NEW:Cobra Kick Off Rally Run:4/10/2010

[SD5805]

Hi Guys,

Hope the weather will hold up. I will be too busy to reschedule the event as the rest of my April is jammed. If, however, this ride is a success, I'd like to plan another ride later in the season as well.

Event info will also be posted on my website: www.nevoav.vpweb.com

Traveling from Lower Fairfield County to East Haddam (Gillette Castle State Park) then to Mohegan Sun, Montville, CT for Lunch/Early Dinner.

Hope all will join us in this fun filled driving event. This is mostly a cobra event; however, if our friends with other roadsters, vettes, classic mustangs, or hotrods wish to join us they are welcome. It’s a nice way to kick off the driving season.

THE ROUTE:

RT. 15 North From Greenwich / Stamford
RT. 15 North/ I91 North / I691 Interchange
To RT 66 East
To RT 9 South to Exit 7
Left onto Saybrook Rd RT154
Right onto RT 82 keep left on to RT 82 Norwich Rd
Right onto Town Street RT 82
To River Rd 67 Gillette Castle State Park
(See below for directions from Gillette Castle to Mohegan Sun Casino)

START TIMES and RALLY POINTS:

Be sure to gas up prior to start. Snack available at New Guida’s. Lunch/Dinner at Mohegan Sun at approx. 0100 hours. Note: Times are Approx. due to any traffic and number of participants.

Arrival Departure

*0845 00900 Hrs: Rally Point (1) One: (Gas Location)
For those coming from:
NY, Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan Areas
Route 15 North / Exit 37 New Canaan/ Darien, CT Rest Stop

0925 0935Hrs: Rally Point (2) Two: (Gas Location)
For those coming from:
Danbury, Fairfield, Westport, Redding Areas
Route 15 North / Exit 46 Fairfield, CT Rest Stop


0950 1000 Hrs: Rally Point (3) Three: (Gas Location)
For those coming from:
Waterbury, Trumbull, Torrington, Milford, WestHaven
Valley, Orange Areas
Route 15 North / Exit 56 Orange, CT Rest Stop


1020 1030 Hrs: Rally Point (4) Four: (Gas Location)
For those coming from:
Hamden, North Haven, Cheshire, Southington,
Woodbridge, Bethany Areas:
Route 15 North / Exit 63 North Haven, CT Rest Stop

1055 1115 Hrs Rally Point (5) Five: (Breakfast Lunch Location)
For those coming from:
Hartford, New Britain, Middlefield, Rocky Hill Areas
New Guida’s Rest. 484 Meriden Rd, Middlefield, CT
(We’ll find a placed to Gas Up on Route 66)

1200 1220 Hrs Rally Point (6) Six:
B]Gillette Castle State Park, 67 River Road East Haddam, CT [/b]

0100 ???? Rally Point (7) Seven: (Lucky # 7)
[ B]Mohegan Sun Casino – Montville, CT 06382 [/B]

DIRECTIONS:
FROM GILLETTE CASTLE TO MOHEGAN SUN

*EAST TOWARD GILLETTE CASTLE STATE PARK
*CONTINUE STRAIGHT ONTO GILLETTE CASTLE STATE PARK
*RIGHT AT RIVER ROAD ONTO GEER HILL ROAD
*TURN AT CT148 EAST FAIRY ROAD
*CONTINUE ONTO CT 82 EAST NORWHICH SALEM ROAD
*TURN RIGHT TO MERGE ONTO 395 SOUTH TOWARDS NEW HAVEN
*EXIT 79A FOR CT 2A EAST TOWARDS PRESTON LEDYARD
*MERGE ONTO CT2 ALT E
*TAKE EXIT 2 TOWARD MOHEGAN SUN BLVD AND FOLLOW SIGNS.
(MOHEGAN SUN BLVD, MONTVILLE, CT)

[Bob In Ct]

Very ambitious.

Bob

[SD5805]

Hope you can make it. It'll be a nice ride and a good workout for the cars

[Cashburn]

Gary,
I need to put something together in time. We are Out of Stock.......

[SD5805]

No Hurry, Lets do it right so we'll have no other issues.
email me with any changes or news

Thanks Jay for all your efforts. You and Bryan are the Best.

PS Keep this day open??

Gary

[computerworks]

This regional post and perhaps one in Events is fine.

Please limit reposts and updates to these subforums
thanks
ron
ClubCobra Moderator

[SD5805]

Hi guys, hope the weather is good. As the the 10th grows closer, i will post weather updates from my dish network.
I spent 4.5 hours detailing my car. Im wipped out.

Hope all is well, have fun, and drive safe. Hope to see ya on Saturday

[pjmoore2003]

Gary, I'm planning to make the ride frobthe East Haddam area. May pick it up earlier but will keep you posted

[1985 CCX]

Wish my car was done........

[SD5805]

Phil sounds great,
Jeff hang in there,your maiden voyage is coming.
I hope the weather is like today
Gary

[SD5805]

Just checked The weather. So far looks favorable.
Mostly sunny High of 55 degrees at this time.
Will keep an eye on it and give updates.
I like it a bit cooler; not as many bugs, you may want to bring a neck warmer and some driving gloves. I find if your neck area and hands are warm,you'll be set.

Hope to see you on the rd on Saturday
Gary

[Bob In Ct]

Gary:
The rest area on the Wilbur Cross in Orange is between Exit 55 & 56, not at Exit 58 - or am I confused?

0950 1000 Hrs: Rally Point (3) Three: (Gas Location)
For those coming from:
Waterbury, Trumbull, Torrington, Milford, WestHaven
Valley, Orange Areas
Route 15 North / Exit 58 Orange, CT Rest Stop

What is the anticipated turnout?

Bob

[lloyds1]

Is anyone going to start at this point? It is right down the road from me. I think it is actually closer to exit 37 (just past it) which is New Canaan.


*0845 00900 Hrs: Rally Point (1) One: (Gas Location)
For those coming from:
NY, Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan Areas
Route 15 North / Exit 36 Darien, CT Rest Stop

[SD5805]

Hi Guys,

Some clarifications:

lLoyds1: you may be right. the rest stop is in between 36 and 37 on the
New Canaan/ Darien Line. Depending on when baby sittiers arrive and If I can get there in time, I may start at this beginning point and work my way north as well. If not I'll start at exit 46 or after 58 in orange. Hope to see ya

Bob in CT: Rally point 3 is the rest stop just north of the I95 cut over to RT15 ,so it could be closer to 56, but still South of exit 56.
Hope this helps.

So far weather looks cooperative.

[SD5805]

Hi Guys,

I made a dry run of the rally route to Gillette Castle and to Mohegan Sun Today. What a beautiful Ride. :

What was noted: To get to RT 66, RT15 merges onto I 91, and follow the signs to RT66 East. Once on RT 66 at the beginning there is many places to gas up or get some refreshments. You'll then see signs straight ahead for RT 9 South.

Once on RT 9, Exit 7 Gillette Castle State Park signs are widely visible. Follow the signs on RT 82 and they will take you right to the park.

Once in the Park, We all can assemble at the rear parking area. Restrooms were open today, however, I'm not sure about Saturday. Bring your cameras, this place is very nice.

The ride to Mohegan was even nicer. The back roads of farm lands and nice roads was a pleasure. There are also places to gas up on the way as well. Prior to I395 there is a Walmart and a BigY parking lot if needed.

Once at Mohegan, we can all park in the garages bare right for the rear garage (summer). When leaving this garage I 395 is easy to get to shortly down the road to the right.

Hope you will join us. Bring Your camera, spring clothing (especially for the morning run) and maybe a little cash for some eats, treats, and slots.

GARY

[Cashburn]

Gary,
Looks great. I am jealous. Will be out of town this weekend, but take some pics and videos.

[SD5805]

Will Do Jay , Will Do.

[Bob In Ct]

OK Kids, it's Thursday afternoon, the weather for Saturday looks cool and dry.

Who's in? No definate maybes.

Bob

[Cashburn]

Gary,
Have you contacted Larry, Joe, Jack, and the other guys in that area? I have not heard from them and will be on a plane tomorrow morning.

[pjmoore2003]

I'm still in. Will wait for you before you cross the east haddam bridge. Will be eating breakfast with my mom since it's her birthday