Club Arnage

Hi,

I have started this thread to see who is going to Sebring this year, from where and where you are staying whilst at the track. I already know some peoples plans but thought a proper thread would be a good idea.

This way i can work out roughly how many are staying with Pidges camp etc so that i can inform him accordingly.

I'll start off with

Chris 24 from the UK arriving Wednesday evening (with Bob U) and then camping with Team Pidge, leaving Sunday. But in Florida until the Wednesday.

LangTall camping within Turn10 area, camping with Doris, BobU and Vegas! arriving in Florida Sat. 14th, leaving sat 28th. dunoo when on track, but not later then wednesdaymorning, leaving track on sunday.

George and I, but we may only be putting in an appearance on Saturday though...no camping planned  8)  (If we change our mind, we can get our own stuff via Glen, so best to not count us in for planning)

Hi Smokie,
             Sebring without camping is like leaving Le Mans before the race starts. ;D Oh you have done that too :o
I hope you change your mind and join in the fun at camp.
 I will be flying to Miami to help Pidge load the van and expect to arrive trackside Wednesday afternoon. Kirk isbringing the camper (luxury camping)
and he & I will drive it back to Canada leaving Sunday morning.
Phil

...as Smokie said, will only be at the track on race day Saturday, no camping this year.
Phil, glad to see someone is helping out Pidge, I feel real bad about not being around to help him pack up the van, told him he will get double the work out of me in 2010.

Are you two off to the keys again?  ;) ;)

I will also be going to help Pidge if I can get a response from him...

>Martini...

Good, glad to see that some of you are able to help him out with the gear. I would but my flight arrives in Orlando late Wednesday afternoon so Its not an option, but I will certainly pull my weight with any yet to do set ups thursday morning and the decamp on sunday.

Yes, and...?  :)

Staying at the PINK house again :o
 Would you be able to help Pidge unload back in Miami on Sunday afternoon?
 Phil

Nah not the pink house this time - 6 nights at the Crowne Plaza on Duval Street.

We'll be long gone by Sunday, leaving on Sat evening so we can be at the Keys before midday, sorry...

This is becoming a habit, but I suppose you will at least see the start of the race.

I've just noticed that I am now a veteran. Bloody cheek.

We thought it was a bit more PC than calling you an old fart Bob  ;D

I'll be over at Turn 10, staying in Gish's camper again!

Who drew the short straw for driving Saturday night.? Someone needs to be sober to leave the track on Saturday night.
 Breakfast in Key Largo?
 Phil

Hi Martini,
             Have you had a response from Pidge? I was within hours of giving up when he answered my email.
Phil

Be aware that they don't sell booze before Noon on Sundays in Key West.  Party central, indeed.  ::)

...we won`t be in Key West before noon on Sunday and we will be leaving KW the following Saturday. Does not matter anyway as we are usually only returning  a few hours before noon from the previous evenings "entertainment"  ;D

= bathhouse

= Gay Bar

Dx

Be very ashamed of yourselves, you should have your bottoms smacked and be made to stand in a corner... or will that be happening anyway?  :o

>Martini...

Hi Phil

Pidge got back today, finally. Not sure if address is correct as Google Earth cannot find it!

>Martini...

Yeah, that usually costs good money!! >:D

Hi Phil

Pidge got back today, finally. Not sure if address is correct as Google Earth cannot find it!

>Martini...
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Hi Martini,
             Try Mapquest.com  The streets around Hialeah have two numbers which i think is Miami numbers ontop of local numbers. Definitely makes for confusing navigation.
 Phil

Flights are booked, tickets & parking pass purchased.  The Mrs and I will be there early Sat. morning, driving down from Tampa.
Looking forward to seeing the whole gang.  Mark, we've got some shopping to do!  Andy Z, looking forward enormously to a good debate about the current state of our beloved sport, and sharing some memories of the glory days.
Fax

My $$s arrived in the post today. 1.6001 per UKP. Bought in November last year, looks like it was a good gamble!  :)

There's a better than 50/50 chance I'll be going, so looking forward to seeing you too Fax. And meeting Mrs Fax!

Absolutely, but not until the end of the race when they've sold out foi all the good colours in the right sizes!  ;D

Lookin forward to seeing you there John!  :)

Nothing like digging through the Odds & Sods pile for that t-shirt that doesn't have a burn hole in it, and might fit if I lose a few pounds ;D,
Really looking forward to seeing you guys.
Fax

Hi
Who is staying with Pidge?

>Martini...

I am staying with Pidge, I think Phil is also and guessing that you are as well Martin.

Hey John!!!
Great to hear you're back, dude.
What's your schedule? How long are you down for? Would love to have you and Kirsten over after, if your plans allow.
There's even talk that Dave might put in an appearance - like old times.
It'll be great to see you again.

Hi Chris,
            I am riding in with Pidge and all his gear. Kirk will be in the camper so i have a comfy bed.
Not sure of any others from CA.
Phil

Hey Matt,
Going to be spending Thurs & Friday with my Aunt & Uncle in Tampa, Sat at the race, and then the death drive back to Tampa after the race.  So it'll be tough to make it to O-town, but really looking foward to seeing you (and Dave if he makes it down) again.
Fax

What he said except the bit about Tampa :) What I mean is ofcourse it will be good to see all 3 of y0u in the same place again. Plus Kirsten and Seth too ofcourse.
 Phil

Looking foward to seeing our Canadian Moose again too, its been a long cold winter since Road Atlanta, I know all of us can use some warm Florida air.
Fax

I'm going.
Joining F-troop mom and her husband.

I am going to Sebring,and there's going to be a PARTY !

Amazing

So unusual for there to be a party on when you're about Randy.   ;D

Dx

Somebody say lemon drops?    8)

see you guys soon. T10 awaits you with open arms.

-Lee

For all those going to Sebring, don't miss your flight, like this woman  ::)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbVw7entkxg&eurl

I'm flying out on Fri13th :o
I have a house in Lake placid ( my parents own it)- 'bout 20miles from the track :D,
- will be  hold up at the chateau elan hotel (turn 7) for the most of the race.
Should be a great one - enjoy!!!

Last time I looked lake placid was still located in upstate New York ???

Don't tell me you've never heard of Lake Placid (The Caladium Capital of the World) knetter  ;D

are you sure its not this one?

(http://www.horrorstew.com/images/LakePlacidBox.jpg) (http://www.foxmovies.com/lakeplacid/assets/main/mn_anim2.gif)

(http://florida-acreage-estate-lots.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/highlandslakes.15081248_std.gif)

Hi Knetter,
                Yes there is a Lake Placid in New York. Site of the winter olympics way back when ever it was. ;D
Phil

Minor change of plan for the 'advance party' arriving at OIA on Saturday (March 14).
I will pick you up, kerbside at the baggage reclaim - so, Vegas!, give me a call when you clear immigration.
From there we will score a quick eat-it-and-beat-it at The FoF and I will then transport you to River Ranch.
This saves a trip for ATCGreg.
I will have to be back in O'town on Sunday afternoon/evening, so whoever is picking-up the RV will need to ship-out when I do.
I've kinda lost track. Aside from JPC, Vegas!, Doris and Langtall, anyone else coming over this year thro' MCO who would care to meet for a beer prior to heading for the circuit?
Cautionary note: pack waterproofs - the weather is f*cking glorious right now, but there is rain in the forecast for race week.

Hi Matt

Look forward to seeing you again on Saturday!!

Checked in with Greg earlier today and he updated me with then latest plan. Julian (aka Spot) should be arriving at the same sort of time as us but he should be met by Shamrock (Glenn from Turn 10.5) with his car and then joining us also.

Noted from your email to Greg our ETA at River Ranch which seems a little early. Our flight, VS015, lands at OIA at 18.20 so by the time we are through customs and Langtall has had the requisite full cavity search for Dutch Herbs I doubt we'll hit the kerbside until about 20:00?

Hey Mark,
Sorry - I figured you were on the earlier LGW flight.
Greg isn't planning on cooking on Sat night, so we'd better stop and get a beer sponge down us before hitting the road.
My only concern is that cell coverage is a bit patchy out in the wilds - and I'm advised that my Suburban probably won't make it far beyong the front gate - so I'm wondering how we're going to summon Gishmeister to come and pick us up.
If you don't get your bags until 8'ish - it could be well after 10.00 by the time we get to Lake Wales - unless we sacrifice beers for fast food along the way (not exactly my preferance). "The Boy" is doing the driving and we'll have a couple of coolers of cold tubes, so you may have to park your lighter luggage on your laps.
Looking forward to seeing you guys again!
Safe travels.

Hey Matt,

Great to hear you're coming to the cabin with us!  Could I put in a request for some Hardys cider rather than beer for the trip down?  I still can't really stomach beer, although a few nigerians would do the trick if Hardys isn't available.   ;D

Do you have a tea request this year?

Dx

And don't forget she also likes a nice cold dicken's cider! ;D

YHM

Not to worry Matt,there will be no problem getting to the cabin.MiCarr and myself will also be there. ;D

As usual I'm very jealous of you all - have a fanatasic time and don't forget to wave at the cameras - we've bought a new BBQ specially for the occasion and thinking of you all  ;D

Randy, old bean!
How the devil are you?
Very pleased that you will be in attendance this coming Saturday.
Still not sure how we are going to be able to notify you that we have arrived, given the lack of cell towers out in BFE.
Smoke signals perhaps?
This is all shaping up to be quite an event.
I will pack my drinking boots.

I almost got worried I wouldn't see you guys before monday. ;D

Is the weather gonna be good then?

Thanks Anita, we'll definately wave to you! There's normally a camera dead opposite Turn 10!

If they show any of the paty build up on the coverage, keep an eye out for some Monks!

Right chaps, I'm all booked and good and looking forward to seeing you all.
 
Travel details are; fly out thurs 19th on VS015 (in Upper Class) and returning sunday on VS028 (in Upper Class again because I'm posh and very very important). Matt H is very kindly  putting me up on the thurs evening and then we're heading south on friday morning.

Can't wait!

Matt,cell reception is fine.There are cell towers everywhere. :(

 A

Modest too.    ::) ;)

Dx

just got an invite to the Dyson garage during the week 8)

Clean up while you are there  ;D ;D

>Martini...

Wow! Dyson garage, Chateau Elan...You must be special!

OK, so I'm a little late to this party.
I hope that all you boys and girls have a fantastic time over there.
Especially to Mark(JP), Bob(U) and John(MkII) and all my friends, both real and virtual, enjoy yourselves.
Hopefully, I will join yo next year.

Nobby - it ain't too late.......

........and in a lot of ways, it beats the living piss out of Le Mans.

A Zarse Esq., was a late booking. If you can get here, I guarantee we'll take care of the rest.
Just a thought.
Matt

Matt,
It's a wonderful thought. However, I am taking Mrs Nobby and the 2 Nobblets to Thailand in 3 weeks, for the Easter holiday, so it may be a trip too far.
As I said, next year.

Can't argue with that, Nobby.
I thoiught I was nixed for Le Mans this year, but just got word that that might be back on my calendar (work in Europe), so maybe see you in France.
You should get your ass over here though. Sebring rocks. It's like Le Mans used to be, if you know what I mean. 

Matt,
I am all for seeing Le Mans as it used to be. I have been going to Le Sarthe for around 15 years and from what I understand, Sebring has all the characteristics that I enjoyed at Le Mans in the first years I was there. As I said..........next year.
I can't get to LM this year as I have a family function that weekend, so I wont catch up with you. Save it for Sebring '10!

Looking forward to seeing all my frinds soon. I will arrive at Camp pidge on Wednesday afternoon.
Phil

After a very messy night in my local, and afterwards back at home, I've just dropped five of the bastards (JPC, Doris, Langtall, vegas and Leon) off at Gatwick. Assuming there are no terrible accidents, plane crashes etc , then by a process of extraordinary rendition, they will be delivered into the hands of Matt H for a spot of waterboarding and other torture. I never saw nothing guv...

Haven't you heard, we don't waterboard anymore   :angel:
and we're all feeling much blacker!   >:D

good times...

-Lee

Due to a series of fortunate events I will not be on site until Thursday afternoon.
damn the luck. I got a promotion and a bit of a raise but don't get to spend
all week on site.  oh well, the dangers of growing up.

see you all soonest

Well done on the promotion,

but Lee, please don't ever grow up!   :)

As Matt said Nobby, Sebring has a lovely "old school" feel to it, the place has changed very little over the years.  You'll love it, if not this year, next for sure.  We'll knock a few cold ones on the Turn 10 scafolding for you.  Looking forward to seeing the rest of this motley mob Saturday, oh dear, not sure my liver is ready for this again...
Fax

Hi lee Congrats and I second Neil Please don't grow up.
 See you Thursday
 Phil

Yeh, well don't bother coming down to gloat over us serfs in veal class this time, you might just find yourself involved in a 21st century peasants revolt you pompous twat

The Moose is on the moove.
Phil

The Moose is loose!  Jesus I hope he took a car this time rather than strap everything but the kitchen sink onto a Yamaha.
Fax

John,
It WILL be next year. There is no trip to Thailand next Easter, as 3 months ago, I stupidly undertook the challenge of racing one of my friends to the top of Mount Killimanjaro, in February or May next year. therefore, the end of March will be clear!

Will be looking forward to seeing you there Nigel, a terrific race, and the hospitality of the Turn 10 crew is something to behold.
Just checked the forecast for Saturday at Sebring, partly cloudy, high of 79, low 55.  Only 10% chance of rain.
Fax

I can recommend the whisky route up mount killi, it will take you seven days, more time to get used to the hight, believe me, you need it. It is also the hardest route, the coca-cola route is the easiest, but only four days and you stay in huts, the whisky route uses tents. It's kind of like Le Mans, 6 days without a proper shower, but then without the beer and loads of friends and race cars.  ;D

Knetter,
We are going to be doing the Whiskey. Although the longest, it has the highest success rate.
I've done a bit of trekking in the Himalayas a while back, so am all too aware of the AMS issues. That's the main reason we have gone for this route.

I thought his would be an opportune moment to add that Lady PP's mum bought me 2 big bottles of OP Bundy... one bottle will be saved for LM so best you find Pig Pens Perversion Parlour on BN this June if you like Bundy and coke... guess the bottle will last less than 20 mins.. hehe... have a wicked time and dont do anything a PP wouldn't ;D

You Lucky buggers. I'm sure you will all have a wonderful time. Safe journey to you all and hope the sun keeps on shining. Got clearance from Mrs S for next year so I guess I will see you then!

Si

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2009/03/20/gallery-gt-gt-the-sebring-fans.aspx

A nice piece about Sebring by the well know photographer John Brooks with a turn 10 flavor! (and a Club Arnage T worn by the amazing Randy who gets a name check)

There are also a couple of other good pieces on Sebring http://speedhunters.com/

Heard a reference to DFH and the turn 10 crew by John Hindhaugh not long after I tuned in to the Radio Le Mans broadcast yesterday evening for the qualifying. Good to hear that the enthusiasts are still recognised. Will be tuning in again tonight to see how things are going, jealous of those who are there, but looking forward to June...

I'm watching on Motors (who are using Radio Le Mans commentary) and Club Arnage got a mention earlier from John Hindhaugh. I didn't hear all he said though :'(

http://almsacura.globalmediaservices.tv/ - hope its live?

or this - http://www.justin.tv/nascarpovver

watching this and listening to Radio Lemans

Listening to Radio LeMans and watching the live stream on SpeedTV -  One thing I have noticed that I've never clocked before - the diesels really do sound lke lorries don't they.....? Maybe it's the booze but I'm not so sure.

Watching on Motors TV
Wondering whether I should be reviewing my decision not to go to LM this year,
The sap is rising!

Doug

Jeesus! What a race. :o

Definitely on my 'tick' list.

Great race, went to bed at 1030 set the recorder to catch the end of the race ...........blo-dy tjhing did not work DOH  :'( any way still dont know the reult am just listening to the end on radio leman, hope the 24hr of Le mans will be as good, does anyone know if the Ford GT wil be at L/M i understand the Aco will permit it?

There are no Ford GT's on the entry list for the 24hr.

Bloody shame , looks too like we wont be hearing the Corvette fighter bombers next year ............... :'(