Appreciate your efforts, Mike. My Mk2 Jag is under construction and may be
on the road for spring events. I usually attend and may see you sunday, but
I drive a Ford truck!
Interested in your e-type, Frank. My plan is to install the Chev V6 with a 5
speed in the Mk2.
Cheers, Rob
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Frank Morris <morrisf@sidwater.org> wrote:
> Michael: I have been to these events in the past and because we do love
> the vintage cars it is a great venue for us vintage folks. I
> especially enjoy the Wine Country Classics each year. I think it was a
> CSRG event few years ago, when my 71 MGBGT was whole, the MG Owner's
> Club celebrated 50 years of MGs with a "parade" around the Infineon
> track at noon...the older cars dropped off after one or two laps and
> then the rest of us put the proverbial peddle to the metal for several
> more laps. That was such a hoot to get a feel for the track and all of
> it's idiosyncracies. Prior to the "race" we had about 10 minutes of
> safety instruction of where to and where not to pass and "just aim for
> the rumble strips"...the guy behind me had a hopped up MGB roadster and
> latter bemoaned that he couldn't catch me the entire time. I almost
> spun out due to poorly adjusted breaks on one of the downhill turns and
> ground some gears coming around the sharp hairpin turn just before the
> grandstands (I forget what # that one is...turn 11?)...overall, a very
> memorable experience.
>
> Frank
> 61 MGA FHC(currently in restoration)
> 63 Jag E (with the DeLorean Pontiac OHC 6)
> 71 MGB GT (need any parts???)Downed by a drunken driver 06-30-07...but I
> survived!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobbc-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Mike Gianandrea
> Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 6:06 PM
> To: North Bay British Car Club
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Last Ditch Reminder
>
> Hi Frank,
>
> Sadly, I got three for Saturday, two for Sunday, and one for Saturday
> decided to back out. A few of us have family obligations and a few have
> mechanical issues, and a couple are going in a vehicle other than their
> toy.
> I guess there just wasn't enough interest for the bulk of us. I did not
> get to Brisbane because of my water pump problem, and because I have
> been swamped with my business, but this is too close to miss, and I know
> a lot of the cars that will be there, maybe we can put it together next
> year with more notice, now that we know that we have the car corral.
> CSRG wants clubs and people to come out for their events, and this is
> the opportunity to park close in and not have to walk real far to see
> the cars.
>
> On another note, the second season event in each year in May at Infineon
> is the Wine Country Classic Vintage event that features many of the same
> cars, plus many cars from around the country that come to race and
> display. IF YOU LIKE OLD CARS, this the event to attend. One of the
> activities that they offer each year, is a car caravan over to Sonoma,
> sometimes to the square.
> This year we all left the track in a line, drove to Landmark Winery in
> Kenwood for a box lunch and wine tasting, a professional photograph of
> you in your pride and joy, a longish slow drive throught the countryside
> back to the track, and then we got to take two laps on the track, and
> another picture taken of each car taken at the top of turn two, both of
> which photos you get copies, all of this for a mere $30. Even having to
> slam a master cylinder into my TR before heading out there late, I can't
> think of a better Friday that I've had than that in a very long time.
> Very enjoyable, keep this in mind for next spring.
>
> I will be out there Sunday for sure, and probably Saturday, if anybody
> wants to meet up, my cell number is 707-849-6986.
>
> Michael Gianandrea
> 64 TR4
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Frank Morris" <morrisf@SIDWater.org>
> To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Last Ditch Reminder
>
>
> > So, did you get enough cars for the paddock on Sunday? I have so much
> > to do at home but the Jag has new brakes and radiator and I was
> thinking
> > of a cruise to Infineon...and beyond...
> >
> > Frank
> > 63 E-type
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nobbc-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:nobbc-bounces@autox.team.net]
> > On Behalf Of Mike Gianandrea
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 6:42 PM
> > To: NOBBC@autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Nobbc] Last Ditch Reminder
> >
> > Hello All,
> >
> > This is a last ditch reminder that I need car corral commitments for
> the
> > CSRG
> > Charity Challenge at Infineon by tomorrow AM. We must have at least 10
> > cars
> > committed for each day to have the paddock area car corral for our
> club.
> > If
> > you're interested in showing off your pride and joy along side the
> > beautiful
> > and varied collector and race cars of the California Sports Racing
> Group
> > competitors, this is your last chance. I must get back to CSRG in the
> > morning.
> > Please make your commitment via email to the NOBBC address. So far we
> > have
> > only two or three for each day. Come on out, show your car and some
> > pride,
> > meet new and other members, and last but not least, enjoy the other
> > beautiful
> > cars that will be there, A to Z, CAN AM, vintage and exotics,
> American,
> > British, German, Italian, all makes will be represented, and I can
> > personally
> > guarrantee you, as I go to all of the vintage events, if you like cars
> > at all,
> > YOU WILL be in car heaven. Call if you have any questions.
> >
> > Michael Gianandrea
> > 64 TR4
> > Work 707-766-9405
> > Cell 707-849-6986
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