San Diego County Events/Cruises/Get-togethers

[Gonzo]

Originally Posted by DET MSCL

Scott, Sheila & I went to Torrance last Friday to see our new granddaughter...she was 4 weeks premature, so will have to stay in the hospital until about March 16th! Would you be game for racing your wife's Camry against my Smart? Could be GREAT comic relief I would think...

Just want to warn you that it's a HYBRID Camry. I think that electric motor gives a few extra HP to the 4 banger. The down side is that the batteries weight a ton. I guess I could always hook up that Nitrous Bottle I have laying around somewhere. . . .

[SMN2011Z28]

Originally Posted by GunnyG

Oh, ok, I'd been in for Tilted Kilt. I thought the only one was by the stadium. Let's do a lunch there then. Keep me posted. Also, Cmlloveless is a sailor deploying soon. I'm gonna start a thread for a cruise to send him off C5 style. It's short notice, since I just found out about his deployment. I'm thinking a Saturday in two weeks. Anybody wanna join us?

Count me in if I don't have duty.

[SMN2011Z28]

Originally Posted by tadams72

Bump Folks. Races tonight at Race Legal - Qualcomm. Last count had us somwhere in the neighborhood 10+ cars showing with an undeteremined number actually racing. If you are on the fence, the weather is going to be great with temps in the 60's today. The racing is easy for those of you that have not done it before and several of us will be there to help the first timers. 1/8th mile drags with speeds only reaching in the low 80 mph for stock Camaros.

So come out and support the cause and have some fun with the Camaro/Corvette crowd. This is why we buy these cars, because we are car people that like to be around car people and events. We typically try to park together so if your racing, once you clear tech come park with the other Camaros/Corvettes. Same goes for the spectator area. Now let's put a whoopin on the SLOPARS and FURDS tonight!

I apologize for not making this. My son got pretty sick and I was needed at home. Some other friends there said it was a good night and hadn't heard anything about it closing. That's good news!

[SDCamaro10]

Originally Posted by tadams72

All this is a great lunch venue and Craig (being Corvette guy) and part of the headshed of Corvette Owners Club of San Diego has a bit of an in. Really good food and the nostalgia is pretty cool.

Travis

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Sounds good.

Also agree with Arod, Corvette Diner can get EXTREMELY loud.. but the food is pretty decent and it has a neat little atmosphere.

So what do you guys think? I assume we're deciding between tilted kilt and corvette diner. Is everyone ok with the 17th? If so, i'll start a new thread with a poll for people to sign up on.

[boltvette]

Originally Posted by SDCamaro10

Sounds good.

Also agree with Arod, Corvette Diner can get EXTREMELY loud.. but the food is pretty decent and it has a neat little atmosphere.

So what do you guys think? I assume we're deciding between tilted kilt and corvette diner. Is everyone ok with the 17th? If so, i'll start a new thread with a poll for people to sign up on.

If you are out in the open portion of the restaurant, the Diner can be very loud. There just aren't many soft surfaces to absorb the sound. That's where I can help.

One of the two party rooms is the "Corvette Clubhouse". It is at the SW corner of the building, accessible from the blacklight room. It is normally used just for parties, but unless there is a party already scheduled, I can get us in. It won't be quiet, but we will be separated from the noisiest part of the restaurant. Plus, it is the coolest room in the restaurant - filled with lots of our club's memorabilia.

The 17th is St. Pat's Day. I know that there is a party booked until 1 pm, because the Diner is where some of us in the Corvette Owners Club of SD are planning on going after we do the parade. I have asked them to hold 1:30 open, so if you're willing to do a late lunch, you are very welcome to join us in the clubhouse. There is plenty of room, but I will need to get an approx. head count. We are going to hang around the St. Pat's festival area on 6th near Laurel until a little after 1, then head over to the Diner.

[Obzen]

Originally Posted by boltvette

If you are out in the open portion of the restaurant, the Diner can be very loud. There just aren't many soft surfaces to absorb the sound. That's where I can help.

One of the two party rooms is the "Corvette Clubhouse". It is at the SW corner of the building, accessible from the blacklight room. It is normally used just for parties, but unless there is a party already scheduled, I can get us in. It won't be quiet, but we will be separated from the noisiest part of the restaurant. Plus, it is the coolest room in the restaurant - filled with lots of our club's memorabilia.

The 17th is St. Pat's Day. I know that there is a party booked until 1 pm, because the Diner is where some of us in the Corvette Owners Club of SD are planning on going after we do the parade. I have asked them to hold 1:30 open, so if you're willing to do a late lunch, you are very welcome to join us in the clubhouse. There is plenty of room, but I will need to get an approx. head count. We are going to hang around the St. Pat's festival area on 6th near Laurel until a little after 1, then head over to the Diner.

Sounds cool to me

[SDCamaro10]

Yeah sounds good. I have some stuff scheduled for later in the afternoon, so I think it would be a brief stay for me. Totally forgot it was St Pat's day. I remember seeing the room in the back, but didnt get a good look at it last time I was there.

I'll let everyone chime in and see where this goes. We havent had a lunch/dinner meet in a long time! Could do Friday the 16th, before heading out to the races too(provided they dont shut down).

[Autobahn]

According to the Union Tribune the March 16 race will be on (can't find the article at the moment ).
I hope we see a good Camaro/Corvette turnout again.

I could do Friday too!

[boltvette]

Originally Posted by Autobahn

According to the Union Tribune the March 16 race will be on (can't find the article at the moment ).
I hope we see a good Camaro/Corvette turnout again.

I could do Friday too!

That's poker night for 3 of the Corvette owners who were there last Friday. Not that we're gambling or doing anything illegal...

[boltvette]

They are predicting rain for Saturday. We're keeping our fingers crossed that it holds off until after the parade. If not, it won't be the first time we've done it in the rain. A couple of years ago we were carrying Mayor Sanders when the deluge hit just as we were finishing. We dumped him and threw the top up fast.

There probably won't be many (if any) heading for the Diner afterward. Are any of you still planning on going?

[Shaun SS]

Sooo this thread is all over the place. Just got back to San D from leave. What's going down? Meets?

[GunnyG]

Originally Posted by Shaun SS

Sooo this thread is all over the place. Just got back to San D from leave. What's going down? Meets?

Welcome back Shaun. On the 24th North County folks are meeting up and have a Bon Voyage cruise for Cmlloveless. Sailor headed out on deployment soon. There's a thread in the Meets and Events section. Also, DET MSL has put together a cruise to Borrego Springs the same day, if you can't make it up here. There's also a thread for that. Hope to see you out and about bro! And again, welcome back.

[tadams72]

Originally Posted by Shaun SS

Sooo this thread is all over the place. Just got back to San D from leave. What's going down? Meets?

Drags on Friday if the weather is good.
Possible lunch get together at Corvette Diner on Saturday @ 1300.
Two cruises mentioned above on the 24th.
Track weekend in Las Vegas on 30MAR-02APR.

That about sums up what I know.

[z28racer]

Drags this Friday?? what time?

[GunnyG]

Originally Posted by z28racer

Drags this Friday?? what time?

Gates open at 5:00, first race at 6:00. Had a blast two weeks ago!!!

[Schmidty]

Originally Posted by GunnyG

Gates open at 5:00, first race at 6:00. Had a blast two weeks ago!!!

Make it happen GunnyG! Be there.

[Shaun SS]

I have duty on the cruise days :/
But I'm off today where do you guys drag?

[Schmidty]

Originally Posted by Shaun SS

I have duty on the cruise days :/
But I'm off today where do you guys drag?

http://racelegal.com/

RaceLegal at Qualcomm Stadium Tonight
Gates Open at 530PM
Races Start at 6PM
$10 per person to watch
$30 to race

[GunnyG]

Originally Posted by Kali4nia58

Make it happen GunnyG! Be there.

Depends on what time I get off today. On Friday's I get off SUPER early, and if I head to Oside, I don't come back down. I might today though, gotta help keep this event running.

[Autobahn]

Nooo! Tonight's race is cancelled! Just saw it on their website...

[GunnyG]

Originally Posted by Autobahn

Nooo! Tonight's race is cancelled! Just saw it on their website...

Yeah just read it too. That sucks, but probably a safe call. Postponed til next week.

[SDCamaro10]

Originally Posted by Autobahn

Nooo! Tonight's race is cancelled! Just saw it on their website...

Ugh that sucks. Now what I am going to do tonight?! LoL. Hooters anyone? lol.

[z28racer]

Originally Posted by SDCamaro10

Ugh that sucks. Now what I am going to do tonight?! LoL. Hooters anyone? lol.

Im bummed. Hooters

[SDCamaro10]

Anyone care to hit up hooters tonight at 7:30 in mission valley? Got 2 or 3 so far, post up if you're in! Late notice.. But what can ya do? :P

[DET MSCL]

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Just want to warn you that it's a HYBRID Camry. I think that electric motor gives a few extra HP to the 4 banger. The down side is that the batteries weight a ton. I guess I could always hook up that Nitrous Bottle I have laying around somewhere. . . .

Scott, the Hybrid does not scare me at all...my Smart has a SprintBooster, so "pound for pound" I think I've got you beat...ha! Now, that NOS is a bit of a worry...