Cruise up to Factory Five -Wareham, MA. - June 2011
 

I have threads running on the FFR related sites, but thought I would put it here too in case any of you non-FFR guys are feeling adventurous.

I'm planning a cruise up to the FFR Open House on June 11th. Anyone around here interested? Just let me know and I'll keep you updated on the plans.

Man I'm ready for warm weather!

Joe - -


http://www.ffcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265759

FF5 Open House
 

I live near Wareham and go to their event every year. It's a nice event and I enjoy lunch on them. I wish ERA would do a similar event. I would not suggest going with a non FF5 Cobra.

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would be great if ERA had an event...i've been going to wareham for a few years...i agree tough to go with a non FF5 car...some years they make you park your non FF5 car outside the gate...their event their rules

There's plenty of parking nearby, even if there's not room on the Factory Five parking lot for other brands. Either way, I was directing this more at the local Texas guys who might want to make a trip to the NE. There's plenty of things to do or see in the Cape Cod or Boston area, even if you want to skip the Factory Five Open House. But,,,,,,,,, I bet if some others drive with me 1800 miles, FFR will let all of us on the parking lot.

Time to make your hotel reservations! :)

June 7th - Hot Springs, AR.

Red Roof Inn - Hot Springs
1125 East Grand Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
501-624-3321

Tell them you're with the "Cobra Car Club." They will "try" to put us together in down stairs, King, non-smoking rooms, $59.99.

Trip Advisor gives it decent reviews. Recent Remodel. Red Roof Inn Hot Springs is newly renovated in 2010 and offers an upscale room at a great price. It is located at the foot of the Hot Springs National Park & Mountain Tower Hiking Trails. This hotel is conveniently located ½ mile from the Hot Springs Convention Center and only 1 mile from Magic Springs and Crystal Falls. May be able to park directly in front of room if you book soon.

http://www.redroof.com/reservations/...aspx?pid=00736

June 8th - Louisville, KY.

AJuergens did the legwork for this location and decided on the Louisville, KY. Red Roof Inn. The Kentucky Cobra Club is expecting us! Some of them may be meeting us for dinner and then driving with us (running us out of town ) to Lexington, KY. on the morning of June 9th.

Red Roof Inn
Louisville East - Hurstbourne9330 Blairwood Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 426-7621

http://www.redroof.com/reservations/...il.aspx?pid=34

rooms are $54.99 a night for a one bed room non smoking. this does not include the 10% people will get off for AAA.

June 9th - Harrisburg, PA.

Park Inn
5401 Carlise Pike
Mecanicsburg, PA.

If you need a room send me a PM and I will provide info to get a room for $79.00 for the night.

Park Inn Harrisburg West: Hotel in Harrisburg, PA: Hotel near Turnpike

June 10th - Rynham, MA.

Courtyard by Marriott - Rynham, MA
37 Paramount Drive,Route 44
Raynham, Massachusetts 02767 USA
508-822-8383

I don't have any special deal at this time with this hotel. Use your AAA, Senior Discount, etc.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...oston-raynham/

If you are driving that far anyway, you might as well stop in at ERA, too. It's only a couple of hours west of Wareham (through or around Providence, RI, and Hartford, CT, just southwest of Hartford).

My wife and I drove to ERA from Cape Cod four years ago; we stopped in at FFR that same day on our way back to the Cape. It's an easy drive with a variety of potential routes and scenery. Peter can recommend restaurants in New Britain.

A warning, though--as much as we like FFRs and other brands, it was that comparison trip that decided us on buying ERA!

(Duplicate post--sorry).

I made it up to Rockland, Maine today.

I posted quite a few photos on the FFCARS thread.

FFR Open House - Cross Country Cruise - Who's IN? - FFCars.com : Factory Five Racing Discussion Forum

I about froze today, but it was still a great day.

Joe:

Glad to hear you are doing ok. What is the temp iup there?

Jerry

Misting cold rain and 50 degrees when I parked it last night. The locals told me that it is very unusual weather for this time of year up here. It's up to 54 degrees right now and no rain! Time to get the car uncovered and try pushing on to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada now!

Joe, you the man.............take care and, as I know you are, have fun.

Gary

Very cool Joe. Keep us updated.

And post some pictures ;)

Hang in there Joe! Be safe.

I made it as far as Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. It just got too cold and wet. The forecast was for it to continue for another 3 days. I just couldn't wait out the weather and didn't want to continue driving in it. I'm now back down at my Mom's house in Friendly, W.V. resting and relaxing for a few days. I also noticed that my rear tires are now worn out, so I have a new set ordered. They should be here on Monday, so I will then been heading up to check out Niagra Falls on one day. I also want to do some exploring in the West Virginia mountains before leaving for LCS on Thursday.

Here's another thread about the Open House. That's me and the rest of the Multi-State Open House Cruisers in the first photo.

2011 Factory Five Open House Report - FFCars.com : Factory Five Racing Discussion Forum

http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/...s/IMG_4216.jpg

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...1/IMG_4496.jpg

You're an iron man, Joe!

Joe:

I am sitting at work, at my desk, with a pile of paperwork. I am so jealous I could spit.

Keep going. I am enjoying riding with you in my mind!

Jerry

I think I'm going to have to do it again next year. Start making plans and get ready now!

That is awesome Joe. I really wish I had one and was there with you.

Joe:

Sounds great. Where are you now?

Jerry