2013 NCRS Road Tours preview

[Patrick S.]

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Sandy and I did the 1997 RT from south Georgia (with the SE group) to Lake Placid in my 56 and had a ball (4 days on the road). We plan to do the New England tour with my 62 FI. The only issue I see is fuel. I now run 100LL (avgas) and the FI does not like ethenol. I am hoping we go by stations that sell non-ethanol. Watkins Glen may have their race gas pumps open so that would help. Hope Mark takes this into account.

[Michael J.]

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We plan to do the New England tour with my 62 FI. The only issue I see is fuel. I now run 100LL (avgas) and the FI does not like ethenol. I am hoping we go by stations that sell non-ethanol.

Oh! When I hear stuff like that I always start rethinking my bucket list item of an FI Corvette, maybe I should just forget that......

[Patrick S.]

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To Mark Lincoln, Are you open for questions yet, like hotels?
Pat

[Mark L.]

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The specific details regarding hotels is provided after the member registers for the road tour. Each Road Tour leader has blocked rooms to be used for the benefit of the registered participants.
Mark

[Scott S.]

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Dana's RT has changed. Please see below,
Four Days to Richmond:

1. July 17: Depart KC on, travel via I-70, Missouri Route 94 to I-64 to I-70 then east to
Terre Haute, Indiana for the first night.

2. July 18: Depart for Indianapolis, tour the Ray Skillman Collection in south Indianapolis. Depart on I-70 to Ohio, possibly stopping in Springfield, Ohio to view Mershon’s Cars. Stay night #2 in Washington PA.

3. July 19: Depart east on I-70 to view Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Water Home (reservations needed.) Lunch at the Summit Diner in Somerset? View the Miller Collection at Carlisle Fairgrounds in the evening. Drive on PA Turnpike to Shippensberg, PA for the night.

4. July 20: Depart Shippensberg heading south and possibly tour the Gettysburg Battlefield, then into Maryland and to Richmond Virginia and the Last Night Out Event.

5. Depart Richmond with National Road Tour to Hampton Roads.

[Scott S.]

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New Rt added,

2013 NCRS Road Tour from Cincinnati Oh to Hampton VA

7/16 Tues. Stay overnight on east side of Cincinnati
7/17 Wed. morning visit private collection of cars, then drive on state routes to Zanesville Ohio (approx 4 hrs)
7/18 Thurs. morning arrive at Frazeysburg , Oh., and tour Longaberger Basket Head quarters. Tours are 10 am to 5 pm
Thurs. mid afternoon drive to Beckley W.Va. by way of interstate stay overnight in Beckley W. Va.
7/19 Fri. Drive to Greenbrier, spend the day , tour Greenbrier and stay overnight either in Lewisburg, W.Va. or White Sulphur Springs W.Va.
7/20 Sat. Leave Greenbrier, travel U.S. state routes to Zip Products in Mechanicsville, Va. Tour plant and then drive to Richmond Va. For last night out gathering
Distance 708 miles

[Scott S.]

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New Mid-Atlantic RT led by Steve Gansky
Thursday July 18, visit the Strasburg Railroad Museum, Harley Davidson Tour, York, PA, UTZ Potato Chip factory.
Friday July 19, Luray Caverns via Skyline Drive, vist and dinner at the home of Mike and Lea McCagh, Cumberland, MD.
Saturday, July 20 Udvat-Hazy Air and Space Museum center, BBQ Lunch hosted by long time sponsor ZIP Products, Mechanicsville, VA Last Night Hotels in Sandston, VA
Total Mileage 655 miles

[Charles P.]

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Couple of dumb questions. What would the percentage be of C2 and C3 cars on any given Road Tour? How do you contact a RT leader (southeast)?

.....Yes I admit driving an older car great distances is cause for anxiety. I was thinking if accompanied by other elderly cars (to pace with) it might be interesting. Thoughts?

[Terry M.]

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Couple of dumb questions. What would the percentage be of C2 and C3 cars on any given Road Tour? How do you contact a RT leader (southeast)?

.....Yes I admit driving an older car great distances is cause for anxiety. I was thinking if accompanied by other elderly cars (to pace with) it might be interesting. Thoughts?

Generally cars of the same vintage tend to hand together. Largely due to the common need for fuel at common intervals.

To contact the tour leaders try the contacts section under the button labeled COMMUNITY at the top of the page. Most are registered members of the tech board and can be contacted through their profile page.

[Dick W.]

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Sandy and I did the 1997 RT from south Georgia (with the SE group) to Lake Placid in my 56 and had a ball (4 days on the road). We plan to do the New England tour with my 62 FI. The only issue I see is fuel. I now run 100LL (avgas) and the FI does not like ethenol. I am hoping we go by stations that sell non-ethanol. Watkins Glen may have their race gas pumps open so that would help. Hope Mark takes this into account.

We had a lot of fun on that tour!

[Scott S.]

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Charles, Thank you for your interest in joining a 2013 RT to Hampton, VA. We will not know the answer to your question until the RT registrations are made. The Southeast RT led by Ron and Laureen Ramsey usually has some C-1 and C-2 Corvettes. There was a 1962 and a 1963 that traveled from Florida to San Diego.
I would suggest that contact the Ramsey's after you receive the Jan-Feb. Driveline. You could email us at scott1956@rogers.com in March.
Scott

[Brian M.]

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Liz & I will be taking our 67 on it's 3rd Road Tour, can't wait.

[Scott S.]

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We have a recent change in the Mid-West RT led by Dana Forrester. The new overnight stops are,

July 17: Terre Haute, Indiana




July 18: Washington, PA




July 19 Shippensburg, PA

We have been on many of Dana's Tours. These Tours are very interesting.
Scott and Kay

[Scott S.]

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2013 is going to be a great year to drive your Corvette......When will you ever get a chance to celebrate the 60th anniversary of an Icon?
Scott and Kay

[Michael L.]

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Hi All
I have been on a few NCRS Road Tours A few thoughts after reading the above posts.

1. Get you car prepared. Service your car WELL in advance of your departure. That way if you find a problem
you can handle it with a lot less stress. Remember to check or change the following. Tires, Belts, Hoses,
Batteries, Coolant, Motor Oil,Gear Oils,Filters,Plugs, Wires, and so on. Remember age is a factor on many
parts much more then miles.

2. Pack Tools you need based on your car. A new C6 will not likely need a lot of tools except a GPS and a
Credit card. All cars can use some basic tools. Many of the big box stores sell kits of your basic wrenches
screw drivers, sockets and pliers. These may not be good for everyday but will help on the side of the road.

3. If you travel with a group from your home area you can share tool resources.

4. Another thought Ship Clothes for the Convention to your hotel. That way you will have less to pack
in everyday and if you want to put the top down you have more room.

5. Have a list of Phone numbers and Hotel address handy in case you get separated.

6. A hand held GPS is a big help also.