Maserati Drive IV - Angeles Crest Challenge [Archive]

haha

07-22-2007, 10:03 PM

The dirve is about 60 miles into the "wilderness" of north Los Angeles country. A likely starting point is 210 at Angeles Crest Highway (2). If we left sometime around 9am we can have lunch at a restaurant near 15 hwy, Eurodino has the detail. 2 runs initial D style racing...oh wait that's best motoring...no we won't be racing rather enjoy the a nice sunday. however, it is not the intention to parade our cars either.

Eurodino

07-24-2007, 03:32 AM

The proposed lunch would be in Victoria Gardens. Nice little walking mall near I-15 and I-10. Several eating places to choose from. Any weekend in August is okay, but the last week-end in August is best for me.

willie

07-24-2007, 06:49 AM

Hi guys,

I had a big problem last time but this time I'll be there.

Cheers,

Willie

Marc

07-24-2007, 07:27 AM

Last weekend is the only one I'm in town for. Nobody else going to Concorso Italiano?

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07-24-2007, 04:56 PM

my mistake...the dates are supposed to be Sundays instead of Saturdays. So...8/26?

MaseratiBoy

07-26-2007, 07:51 AM

I would ratgher have it obn the 11th... :[

vungul

07-27-2007, 10:49 AM

I will be taking the wife to Kaui the last week of August. So I'll have to catch the next one.

MaseratiBoy

07-28-2007, 06:35 AM

C'mon...

not the last week... I missed the june one was on my birthday :/

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07-28-2007, 10:46 PM

C'mon...

not the last week... I missed the june one was on my birthday :/

let's vote again...8/19 or 8/26?

maseratiboy and vungul can't join us on the 26th.

marc isn't in town on the 19th.

i'm cool with either one.

MaseratiBoy

07-29-2007, 10:47 PM

19!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eurodino

07-31-2007, 04:32 AM

8/26 is best for me

Marc

08-01-2007, 05:04 PM

8/26 here also. But don't agonize over this. Have two runs, make them short and sweet.

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08-03-2007, 04:56 AM

8/19 - 2
8/26 - 3

MG and willie?

08-03-2007, 05:44 PM

19th would be my first choice.
can do 26th as well, might have a hangover. hopefully the drive will take care of that.

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08-04-2007, 12:17 AM

8/19 - 4
8/26 - 3

so, the verdict is 8/19...

Eurodino

08-04-2007, 04:05 PM

Okay, Great day for a drive - I'm in on the 19th.

vungul

08-06-2007, 08:47 AM

The 19th works great!

MaseratiBoy

08-06-2007, 10:09 PM

Ok cool,

Where do we meet, etc?

Eurodino

08-07-2007, 04:08 AM

I have a suggestion - (the decision is up to haha)
There is a turn-off about a half mile from the 210 Fwy off the Arroyo/Winsor exit. Just adjacent to the east parking lot entrance at JPL. Has parking spaces for about a dozen cars. From there it's a short hop to Hwy 2.

haha - hope you're in town - sent you an e-mail - let's meet for lunch at
The Atheneum @ Caltech - Friday ??? (or ???)

haha

08-07-2007, 03:42 PM

sounds good to me :D

08-07-2007, 09:01 PM

I have a suggestion - (the decision is up to haha)
There is a turn-off about a half mile from the 210 Fwy off the Arroyo/Winsor exit. Just adjacent to the east parking lot entrance at JPL. Has parking spaces for about a dozen cars. From there it's a short hop to Hwy 2.

nice, this is very very close to where i live. looking forward to it..

Eurodino

08-07-2007, 09:16 PM

nice, this is very very close to where i live. looking forward to it..

"MG"
Glad you can make this drive, looking forward to it also...

MaseratiBoy

08-08-2007, 06:45 PM

What is JPL :-P

Eurodino

08-09-2007, 03:21 AM

Jet Propulsion Laboratory. We do deep space exploration, and make radio controlled cars that operate on different planets, and other assorted science-type projects.

We are operated for NASA by a little school in Pasadena called Caltech.

www.jpl.nasa.gov

:D

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08-13-2007, 04:45 PM

...There is a turn-off about a half mile from the 210 Fwy off the Arroyo/Winsor exit. Just adjacent to the east parking lot entrance at JPL. Has parking spaces for about a dozen cars...

Is this the lot on the left hand side before the corner of Winsor Ave & Ventura St. or is it something further north?

confirmed: MG, MaseratiBoy, Vungul, Eurodino, haha

?willie?

I believe it will take us as long as 2-1/2 hours (try not to driking too much fluid in the morning :D) Let's meet at the parking lot Eurodino suggested at 9am.

I'll have directions for everyone.

here is the map

haha

08-13-2007, 07:22 PM

there may be a chance we won't be able to go all the way. I was just told by a friend that the highway was closed half way when he went 6 weeks ago. still waiting on confirmation from another friend who went 3 weeks ago. in the case it is closed, we'll turn around and have lunch in old town pasadena @ HOOTERS :D

haha

08-13-2007, 11:16 PM

A 11-mile section (between Islip Saddle and Vicent Cap) is closed due to wash out. So, we won't be able to complete the loop. However, it is still a good 39.56 miles.

** anyone has a camcorder? I get excited when I see tunnels :D

here are some more info:

http://www.briandesousa.com/bicycling/road/hwy2.htm
http://www.wearesites.com/Personal/Wildsc/ach.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angeles_Crest_Highway
http://tchester.org/sgm/places/ach_profile.gif

restroom (from I-210): 9.60, 13.84, 18.46, 22.96, 25.16, 26.06, 28.26, 33.71, 37.06, 38.96, 39.56

Eurodino

08-14-2007, 04:56 AM

Looking forward to the drive this Sunday.

Every one has directions and the meeting time.

haha

08-14-2007, 05:57 AM

yep...it's going to be an awesome drive.

08-14-2007, 11:04 PM

haha

08-14-2007, 11:44 PM

I will see if i can get my camcorder.

As far as lunch is concerned, might be difficult to get parking on colorado. Don't want to park in those parking garages.

May be Mijares?? or even Wahoo's on Lake???

it should be fine...curb side parking in front of hooters are usually empty... it's up to you guys though I don't have any preferences.

MaseratiBoy

08-15-2007, 07:50 PM

Can we bring "significant others?

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08-15-2007, 08:18 PM

Can we bring "significant others?

aren't you bringing the maser? :D

Eurodino

08-15-2007, 10:10 PM

Can we bring "significant others?

Mine is "on call" this weekend. Can I bring the Jag ????? :D :D :D

vungul

08-16-2007, 06:07 AM

Mine is "on call" this weekend. Can I bring the Jag ????? :D :D :D

I plan on bringing the wife,,, Is that cool?:cool:

ram77

08-16-2007, 06:58 AM

I'm ok with the 26th. When r u going to firm up the ride?

Eurodino

08-16-2007, 03:39 PM

I plan on bringing the wife,,, Is that cool?:cool:

Always cool ...... :cool:

haha

08-16-2007, 04:32 PM

I'm ok with the 26th. When r u going to firm up the ride?

Can you make it on the 19th (this Sunday)? it'd be nice to finally have a QP join us :)

Okay officially...we meet at 9:00 AM
Meeting: Take the Arroyo/Winsor exit off the 210 Freeway.
Then turn North. (Depending on which direction you are traveling on the 210 - Turn toward the mountains) Travel about 3/4ths of a mile. There is a turn-off on the left side of the street. If you reach a stop sign as the road curves, it's right behind you. This turn off is adjacent to the east parking lot entrance at JPL. It has parking spaces for about a dozen cars. From there it's a short hop to Hwy 2.

haha

08-16-2007, 04:35 PM

I plan on bringing the wife,,, Is that cool?:cool:

another lucky man :D

Eurodino

08-19-2007, 10:45 PM

haha

08-19-2007, 11:23 PM

it was a great drive.

thanks for the pix :)

vungul

08-21-2007, 01:24 AM

Completed a great drive with great people.

Started in Pasadena and drove Angeles Crest until we could drive no more.

Ended the drive back in Pasadena with lunch at the Cafe Bizou.

The pics tell all.....

:D Yah, Dat Was No Girley Man Drive! I'm all pomped op!

Thanks to Joe for taking the time to organize the drive. It was a pleasure to meet the group! Can't wait for the next Maser drive!

Eurodino

08-21-2007, 03:39 AM

:D Yah, Dat Was No Girley Man Drive! I'm all pomped op!

Thanks to Joe for taking the time to organize the drive. It was a pleasure to meet the group! Can't wait for the next Maser drive!

Thanks for the credit, "Govern-ator" :D
but......

haha - deserves the thanks for this one.