RGB Caravan to The Vintage - 2018

[dasfrogger]

Hello RGB'ers and distinguished guests:

 

It's May and that can only mean one thing - everyone frantically tearing their cars apart and rebuilding them for the Vintage. While you're furiously swinging wrenches I've got a caravan route planned so you don't have to.  

 

The plan: We need to depart no later than Noon on Thursday 5/17. I plan on arriving at about 11 to grab a quick early lunch and gas up ahead of time.  The exit will have a Cracker Barrel, Waffle House, & McDonalds for your dining pleasure.This will be best/only lunch stop so best to plan to arrive with plenty of time before noon. Upon arrival, there is a large parking lot between the McDonalds and Gas station, so lets plan to meet there.

Again, I'd recommend planning to arrive by 11am, gas up upon arrival, then park in the big lot and meet up with everyone else for food etc.

 

Where to Meet: We will meet near Lexington, KY, specifically exit 115 KY 922 (Newtown Pike) on I-64 / I-75. 115 is the first exit after 64&75 merge together, but for those of you with GPS you can plug in the McDonald's address to find us -> 1946 Stanton Way, Lexington, KY 40511. Take a left off the exit and you'll see the restaurants on the right side of the street. Also, If anyone is coming from 'points beyond' and leaving earlier in the week & would like to join the caravan, there are several good hotel options off this exit.

 

The Route: >>>>>> https://goo.gl/maps/KZPeqdvGChH2 <<<<<<

We will take I-75 South to Corbin, then US-25E, then I-40 E to Asheville. It's the same route we took last year and was a really nice, easy, scenic drive. We will stop twice en route - once after we hit Corbin, KY/US-25E, and again about two hours later. This splits the trip into three sub two hour Legs and gives us the benefit of having pre-defined rally points. Last year we had 20+ cars and needed to stop multiple times waiting for those in the back of the group who got stuck at intersections or behind pace cars because we didn't have a definite route or rally points. This year we'll just keep going, allowing anyone who gets stuck to re-join the group at one of the pre-defined points , or to hustle down the road at their own pace.

 

What to do next:

1) Comment below if you're planning on caravaning with us, then shoot me a PM with what car you'll be driving (color/model/etc) and your best contact number.

         **I will compile a driver contact list and distribute to everyone when we meet in Lexington**

2) Get excited, tell your friends, finish building your car.

3) Pack walkie talkies if you have them - really useful during the caravan & on site on saturday - there is no cell service.

 

The journey to vintage is half the fun, and last year's caravan was an absolute blast. You do not want to miss out this year.  Feel free to PM/Call/Smoke signal me with any questions or concerns.

Edited May 4, 2018 by dasfrogger
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[FunElan]

See you there in the lowly teaeye

[Mike Self]

Hoping Ludwig is back in the pink after his little bump and grind last Sunday (anyone have a really nice center rear bumper section for a '73?)...but Wolfgang's hoping not so he'll get to go.  But I'll be there in something with a Roundel on it!

 

cheers

mike

[jp5Touring]

Were going down Tuesday to enjoy the area. I might use your route,looks like a great drive.

Going as a spectator this year but in search of a roundie 02. Looking forward to it.

Thanks for the lack of cell service tip,didn't even cross my mind. 

[dasfrogger]

Asheville is pretty good with reception, but hot springs is horrible. 

 

Our route is a good time, but definitely still closer to a commute than twisty fun. While you’re in Asheville make sure to check out the pinball museum. It’s awesome. 

[2Red69s]

I'm in with Junior/TeaEye. Looking forward to it!

[eastsidebimmer]

I will be there / 68 2002!