Fall Foliage Ellenville Driving Tour October 13th, 2007

[Mike Kamm]

Hello Historic Subaru drivers,

 

Some of you may be aware of the Ellenville Hill Climb Revisit and Vintage car tour that [Vintage Saab Club of North America] President Bruce Turk, RiK Rydant, and I organized back on June 9th. It was a fantastic time. A full write up with pictures can be seen on page 5 of this message board thread: http://com4.runboard.com/bamecmessageboard.f1.t28004 .

 

The big news is that Bruce has planned another great run through New York's Catskill mountains and is now opening it up to all of you to come join us. This is a free event, put together by Bruce for our enjoyment. No historic car is necessary this time, although we hope you will bring one if you've got one. I encourage you all to join us on this exhilarating ride through the Fall foliage on October 13th, 2007. Below is a copy of Bruce's message to his V.S.C.N.A. club membership with all of the details. We look forward to seeing you all for some twisty roads and cool suds in the mountains!

 

Mike Kamm

 

ATTENTION VSCNA MEMBERS and Guests

 

Lets go for a drive on October 13th 2007, rain or shine. If you want to go, be at RiK Rydant's farm at 9:30 am for complimentary coffee and donuts. Departure time is 10:30am sharp. Address is 2700 Route 209 in Marbletown NY 12440, just south of Kingston NY, (NYS Thruway Rt 87 exit 19 to 209 South). www.mapquest will get you there. We will be joined by The New York Saab Owners Club (NYSOC) and the Adirondack Motor Enthusiasts Club (AMEC) so expect a lot of interesting and varied vehicles. We will make two scheduled stops along the way, one at Berme Rd Park in Ellenville and again on the old Ellenville Hill Climb Road.

 

Please pre-register for this event so we have an idea what to plan for. Go to http://www.nysoc.com/ click on “sign up now” for the October 13th event, then click on “sign-up” More info on the old Ellenville Hill Climb here: http://com4.runboard.com/bamecmessageboard.f1.t28004

After our last stop on the Hill Climb road, we will proceed to New Paltz NY via some very narrow and twisty roads for lunch at the Gilded Otter Restaurant and brewery: http://www.gildedotter.com/home.htm

Total drive time: approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

Total miles: 69

Total number of micro-brews available at the Gilded Otter: 8

 

As always, non-VSCNA members and their families are welcome. You don't even need a Saab! Please remember you never need an invitation to attend a VSCNA event, so bring along some friends and enjoy the drive.

We will divide into two groups, one "slower and scenic" and one faster.... Please bring FRS radios if you have them! Arrive with a full tank of gas. Also see attached route instructions. I suggest you print a color copy and bring it with you. Black and white copies will be available at Rik's farm.

The route will take us through an incredible array of roads and terrain. Here is a brief description of the route:

Through historic Stone Ridge and past many Revolutionary War era homes.

Over the Mohonk ridge near New Paltz, past the best rock climbing and repelling areas in the Northeast.

Down the Shawangunk ridge on Tow Path road, literally driving through the ultra creepy and still functioning Eastern NY Correctional Facility, a castle-like, turn of the century maximum-security prison. http://www.correctionhistory.org/easternny100/opener.html

Back up the ridge on the now defunct and infamous Ellenville Hill Climb road, then across the mountaintop on Gully road, through Historic Cragsmoor and down the ridiculously narrow and steep Vista Maria.

Then just a whole slew of narrow twisty back roads to New Paltz.

Be there or be square.

 

Best regards,

 

Bruce Turk

President V.S.C.N.A.

[Mike Kamm]

For those interested in joining us, please take a minute and sign up to get your names on the official entry list that the Saab club is organizing. It's free and doesn't obligate you to anything. If you can't make it at the last minute that's fine. Please go to: http://www.nysoc.com/events/vscna07/index.phpand get on the list.

Once you get to that page if you click on VSCNA and NYSOC Fall Saab Drive you will see the list of who signed up already.

 

Remember: This event doesn't require a classic car. Daily drivers are welcome too.

 

Here is a list of the drivers currently signed up:

1. Rob Riccardelli 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen

2. Bruce Turk 1974 Saab Sonett III

3. Paul Havranek 1973 Saab 99 EMS

4. Jonathan Williams Saab 900 Turbo

5. Michael Kamm 1977 Datsun B210

6. Tom Letourneau 1979 Saab 99 "Aero"

7. Eric Nelson 1965 Mini Cooper 850

8. RiK Rydant 1966 Saab 96

9. Tom Cox 1967 Saab Sonett II

10. Ian Whelan 1986 Saab 900 SPG

11. Alvaro Isla 1973 Saab Sonett III

12. Bob and Suzy Hokanson 2004 Saab 93 conv.

13. Josh Tourt 1999 Saab 9-3 Viggen

14. Matt Abbott 2001 Saab Viggen

15. Leigh Duffy 1999 Saab 9-5

16. Lewis, Judy and Hayden Eig, Saab 99 turbo, Sonett, or 9-5

17. Mark Long 1993 Volvo 940 Turbo

18. wongleflute Vedder 2000 ZX2 S/R

19. Steve and Kris Garrett 1960 Austin Healy Bugeye Sprite

20. Todd Becker 1999 Viggen

21. Glen Atchinson 1988 Classic Saab 900

22. Melinda 2006 Saab Aero convert

23. Ron Nichipor 1988 Saab 900 Turbo

 

.....looks like I'm the only one driving a Japanese car again! :-\

 

Help me out here Subaru enthusiasts!