Can-Am reunion, Elkhart Lake 2006
#1
Posted 11 January 2005 - 04:41
I hear that a 40th anniversary reunion will take place at Elkhart Lake in July 2006.
Does anyone have some specific information?
Thanks
#3
Posted 29 May 2005 - 22:52
#4
Posted 30 May 2005 - 12:49
Originally posted by rosemeyer
Don't have dates but I have booked a hotel room for the weekend
Don't hotels normally ask for dates when you make a reservation?
#5
Posted 30 May 2005 - 18:47
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Posted 30 May 2005 - 20:58
#7
Posted 03 April 2006 - 05:21
#9
Posted 03 April 2006 - 13:34
I think many minds would be made up !!
#10
Posted 03 April 2006 - 16:33
#11
Posted 03 April 2006 - 23:34
They usually draw a crowd of 60,000. Hotel rooms are very harfd to come by. Last year we rented a house at a very realistic rate through the Chamber of Commerce. We had 7 or 8 people so it worked out the same as the hotel bill the previous year.
#12
Posted 04 April 2006 - 02:54
-William
#13
Posted 04 April 2006 - 19:42
According to the HGP website, the BRIC is on their schedule, so this is a good year to come as you will as a spectator or competitor get to have both racing at the same meet. Good Stuff!
The rest of the classes will be good too, particularly the large Trans-Am Group...if they can get through the first turn this time!
#14
Posted 04 April 2006 - 20:17
Plus it helps that it is the Can-Am reunion, and our Miata is in McLaren colors. It may look like a Mini-Me compared to an M8F, but who's looking?
If anyone out there has never been to the event, the only thing missing is the vintage signage, other than that, you forget what period your in at times.
The Elkhart Lake / Plymouth area has numerous great places to eat, and is a wonderful place to be that time of year.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Respectfully,
Jacques N. Dresang
Eagle #7225
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#15
Posted 05 April 2006 - 00:42
Will John Anderson likely to be there?
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Posted 05 April 2006 - 11:52
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Posted 05 April 2006 - 13:17
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Posted 05 April 2006 - 13:28
#19
Posted 05 April 2006 - 14:10
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#20
Posted 05 April 2006 - 19:06
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Caught it last year down at turn five, but I've seen it other years.
-Wm.
#21
Posted 05 April 2006 - 19:37
#22
Posted 05 April 2006 - 21:24
Paul M
#26
Posted 26 April 2006 - 21:52
Does anyone have any brilliant ideas?
I know Keir wants to be there - are there any others?
Would it be worth organising something?
#27
Posted 27 April 2006 - 00:26
Mac (may I call you that?), where are you flying in to? Chicago, I would imagine, with a car rental as well. If you don't mind piling the miles on to a rental car, you could likely find something there (it's about a three hour drive from Chicago to Road America). You could probably find something in Madison or Kenosha, both of which are about a hundred miles from the track-about a two hour drive according to Mapquest (which doesn't always have the straightest route anyway). Failing that, you could always try camping!
Hope this helps at least a little. I always drive up from Chicago with my Dad.
-William
#28
Posted 27 April 2006 - 00:31
A friend from NZ is also travelling and yes, we fly into Chicago and then drive.
I should say we do a fallback position in Sheboygen (sp??) so all is not lost. And on the subject of getting lost, my friend was there for the 30th reunion so at least one of us will have been there before.
#29
Posted 27 April 2006 - 00:39
Like I said, though, if you don't mind piling miles on the rental, you can probably find a place in Kenosha or Madison. Hopefully the standby doesn't fall through!
-William
#30
Posted 27 April 2006 - 11:31
While in Sheboygan eating at Trattoria Stefano's and their Pizzeria, Il Ritrovo is a must.
#31
Posted 01 May 2006 - 14:27
#32
Posted 01 May 2006 - 22:21
Apparently it is in Holland getting a major overhaul
#33
Posted 02 May 2006 - 01:31
Originally posted by David M. Kane
Several March 707 have run in the past.
Only 3 exist, two of which race actively in the Orwell Supersports Cup (although one is now in it's 717 configuration) , the remaining car is in a museum in Germany. The ex Kelleners 707 (now used in 717 spec) was at the 30th aniversary.
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Posted 02 May 2006 - 03:42
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#36
Posted 03 May 2006 - 02:18
Contact me off of the board if you have any questions.
#37
Posted 03 May 2006 - 04:08
Thanks to all who have made helpful suggestions and offers
#38
Posted 25 June 2006 - 04:08
Anyone else going, other than David Kane (who I know how to find)?
Also, any tips for motor sport experiences in San Francisco???
#39
Posted 25 June 2006 - 08:36
Originally posted by Michael Clark
Also, any tips for motor sport experiences in San Francisco???
The Trackmagic kart factory is there.
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#40
Posted 25 June 2006 - 14:58
Anyone who stops by for a visit at the BRIC will be given a cool drink!
#41
Posted 25 June 2006 - 22:47
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Posted 26 June 2006 - 12:40
#43
Posted 27 June 2006 - 01:03
Interestingly, the ticket stub, which is still sitting on the table next to the computer, has a picture of a string of Can-Am cars, including a coupla Ferraris, a Lola, and the Nickey Vinegaroon, just coming out from under the Billy Mitchell Bridge (I think). It's another one to go in the framed collection of RA ticket stubs I have on the bookcase.
Gee, now I can't wait!
-William
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Posted 27 June 2006 - 01:36
#45
Posted 27 June 2006 - 11:31
The weather in Wiscosin can get get strange, bring a rain jacket too. Typical July is HOT, bring shorts. If it get really bad you can hide out with us under our 20x20 canopy. It works well!
#46
Posted 27 June 2006 - 13:34
If it rains however, you will want that raincoat/sweatshirt/bowl of soup, as a rainy day in July is almost certainly either a quick pass, followed by a blazing hot sun, or an endless Mosport '67 type ordeal, without much chance of sun rays.
A mile away from the Carousel...
Jacques N. Dresang
#47
Posted 27 June 2006 - 17:23
People not far away were killed.
The police herded us into the tunnel. I thought I was clever taking a 6 pack with me.
It wasn't so clever dying to go to the toilet in a tunnel full of people.
That was the 30th Can Am reunion - also in July as I recall.
#48
Posted 27 June 2006 - 18:45
I once had a brilliant moment in a huge rainstorm in Houston. I and several mates bought several six paks for the ride to the airport. Pretty soon the water line was up to the wheel wells and the traffic was going slower and slower and our bladders were getting fuller and fuller. Pretty soon we pulled behind a gas station with water way above our ankles to "free Willie"...pretty embarassing while one is in a business suit!
#49
Posted 27 June 2006 - 22:07
This year I'll be around the McAllister pit with the M8F.or helping Jan with the McLaren display.
#50
Posted 28 June 2006 - 13:49