Jacksonville FL

I feel like I am the only speedster owner for 200 miles. Is there any upcoming north florida get togethers?

Go to the "settings" tab at the top of this page and click on it.

Make sure yu enter your zip code at the bottom of the settings info page.

Then go to "Registry" and you'll see other speedster owners listed in order of miles from your location.

You are not alone.

But there aren't a lot of speedster only events coming up in north Florida. You might want to look into joining a local classic car club in your area.

Or check the calendar in Hemmings Motor News......There are a lot of shows in Florida in the winter months.

Nolan Scott lives in Fort Lauderdale, and I believe that there are a few others in the Sunshine State.

FL is big state North to South and East to West (at the pan handle). Everyone thinks its a hop-skip-jump for me to Disney! Mickey is better than 8 hours from me. Look forward to hearing about local events. Is FOG receptive to want-a-be's?

http://www.356fog.com/UpcomingEvents.html

I will be hanging out in Bonita Springs the last week of January and the first week of February. Alas, Natalie will be sleeping in Michigan, but I would love to go for a rise while there.

I don't even want to ask............

Oops....ride

I checked the registry as told above and found three people within 15 miles! One has sold his car and didnt sound to be an enthusiast anymore and the other that I reached out to still has his but has not done anything lately. This is a really cool site. Love it!

Ooo, I just noticed the Jacksonville location. That puts you about 5-6 hours south of me and about 3-4 hours south of Gordon. that's not too awful bad.

Greg's right about Florida being a BIG state!

Although I've been known to make the run to J'Ville in a shade over 2-1/2 from Beaufort, with the usual road cornstruction in Georgia (and their almost total lack of rest areas in that state) it usually takes 3 hours to there, 4 to Palm Coast (inlaws), 4:45 to Daytona and 5-1/2 to Disneyworld. Yes, we've made that trip a lot.

BTW: the mayor of Ridgeland, the town that installed speed trap cameras out on I-95 which were determined to be illegal by both the state and federal governments, has been voted out of office as of November 10'th. To my knowledge, the cameras have been de-installed. They were between exits 33 (Yemassee/Walterboro) and 25 (Hilton Head - I-278).

Cruise on!

gn

several of the faithful will be at Amelia Island Concours March 8-12

think about going to naples on the 11 of feb, its called ferrari on fifth ave, with a park next door for the women that has an art show, all the car clubs are usually their. bill

Here you go:

http://www.hemmings.com/calendar/?op=query&listing_date_start=2011-12-18&listing_date_end=2012-02-18&location=FL&category_id=&sort=listing_date&submit_find=Search

I heard that the Beaufort club is supporting some show in NE FL sometime late January but can't remember where/when. I'll ask around and let you know.

Plus a number of unfaithful make it to the Rolex 24 hours of Daytona from time to time. Tickets can be pricey, but go for Saturday to see the start - well worth it, and park on the infield at the track (costs about $10/day to park) and just walk right in to the garages and hoopla. Infield entrance is through the tunnel at Gate 4, near the Olive Garden on the road to the airport. You can see the start from the bleachers on the infield just after turn 3.

Mr Wolfgang - I meant to tell you that I was going to call the local FOG guy and find out if they will let us wannabees in! I will update after I talk to him. Meant to follow up on this about a month ago...

Todd:

Will I see you at the Rolex race in Daytona, Jan 28-29?

I'll be hanging out in the TRG Motorsports Garage area, probably near bay 32. Look for a Porsche GT #67. Chris and I will be spotting for that car.

gn

Sorry Gordon - Just saw this. Hope Daytona was fun!

To all that are making it to Amelia Island. Will you be driving your speedsters?

Nah, there's not really a point. You'll spend just about all of your time touring the showfield or inside the Ritz Carlton, with you car parked a long way off. There will occasionally be some interesting cars parked along the road or in the lots, but most are daily drivers. After a long day on your feet, a comfortable car for the ride back is appreciated.

I may - if you all dont mind - meet you up there. It is about an hour from my house.

Looking forward to it. I'll be there with some friends from the Charleston area. We can arrange time and location via email.