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Thread: Driving @ Sebring - April 21 - 23, 2006

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    Question Driving @ Sebring - April 21 - 23, 2006

    This idea was floated in this Mviv thread regarding the Sebring event ocurring in Florida. The dates are April 21 - 22- 23 2006. Original thread here.

    This thread is to bring this event and idea together. Are there any Sunshine State members willing to pick up the torch on this?

    Here are the Sebring details from post #1 by fast-eddieeeee:

    Want to run your Marauder at 140mph for hours without a ticket?


    <HR style="COLOR: #666666" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->I have a need for speed and this one does it for me. This is not racing. It is all about improving your skills and learning about what that car can really do. If you don't want to run your car but want to watch, spectating is free and there is typically a car show with tropheys.

    I help run this event in April at Sebring here in Florida. All Ford and Ford powered products welcome (that means Marauders, we even have a few Jags and a Crown Vic rental car show up). Driving school on Saturday, first class dinner with raffles and prizes on Saturday night, then more open track for beginners (instructor in car with you at all times) and track dogs (that would be the instructors) run seperately Sunday. Must be 18 years old or older, have valid drivers license and insurance.

    Sebring is 3.5 mile road course. Stretch the legs of that beast till you get bored. Be as hard or as easy on the car as you want. This is not racing, it is driving at speed, your speed with experienced and licensed racing instructor at all times, no tickets or radar. You will get hours of track time. I normally burn through 20 gallons of premium on Sunday.

    See http://www.svtoa-centralflorida.com/multimedia.html for some video and slideshows.

    The registration will post at http://www.tampabaysvtoa.com/modules...&threadid=2055

    From the Tampa Bay SVTOA hosts:
    It's here again! The event you've been waiting for! Two full days of driving, learning and FUN, FUN, FUN! You will not only have the chance to fine hone your driving skills, but you'll also have a unique opportunity to find out what went into the creation of your vehicle by visiting with one of the SVT Engineers who will be on site. Come out to Sebring International Raceway with SVTOA, SVT and Ford too let us help put you and your vehicle to the test. Bring your friends, you won't want to miss this!

    SVTOA's Lead Driving Instructor, Jeff Lacina Instructor provides a comprehensive ground school along with the many tuned instructor's


    Tentative Schedule of Activities:

    To be anounced

    Sponsoring SVTOA Chapters:
    Tampa Bay SVTOA - South Florida - Ft. Myers - Central Florida - Atlanta -Miami - Treasure Coast - New Orleans

    Registration and pricing has not been posted yet - this is a big factor.


    This sounds like a great time.

    Ideas, questions, concerns??

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    I plan on attending as long as the cost is reasonable.
    I wonder if this event is in conjunction with the 24 hours of Sebring?
    If so, accomodations may be a problem.
    I'll do some hotel research and get back to y'all.
    Jim
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    I like it, thanks Charlie!

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    I found an interesting hotel that has availability at this time for the 21st and 22nd.
    http://www.kenlodge.com/groups.html
    Rates look reasonable, and it looks like it has some character.
    If I get 10 people to commit (as much as anybody commits around here ), I will contact the hotel for a group rate and, if you want, a banquet room.
    I am not familiar what all entailed the past Maraudervilles, so enlighten me?
    Jim
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    Get with Logan and Dave (MI2QWK4U) for advise. If I recall, Logan would like to be in on this somehow.

    11.98 @ 115 mph
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    What are the odds....

    I don't cruise in over a year as a result of the latest financial pinch...and Jessy pops the ultimate 40th birthday present on me last week.

    10 day deep caribbean. 4-17 / 4-27.

    All hands for Gainsville....
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    Quote Originally Posted by CRUZTAKER
    What are the odds....

    I don't cruise in over a year as a result of the latest financial pinch...and Jessy pops the ultimate 40th birthday present on me last week.

    10 day deep caribbean. 4-17 / 4-27.

    All hands for Gainsville....
    That sux. But raises a good point.

    This thread is by no means anything official. Infact, I encourage anyone with other ideas, such as Atlanta, Vagas, Woodward again, etc... to post up new threads with suggestions to guage interest.

    Marauderville @ FFW Atlanta... @ Vagas... where ever, but this thing needs to get going.

    Thats going to be an awsome cruise. Lisa and I are way overdue!

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    Charlie, you are 100% on the money. I am going no matter where it is as I know you are. I can't wait to meet you. I am afraid to meet Lisa, but if you stand near me I will take a chance. Dennis
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    Sounds to me to be a good location
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    lets rent a ferry!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimlam56
    I found an interesting hotel that has availability at this time for the 21st and 22nd.
    http://www.kenlodge.com/groups.html
    Rates look reasonable, and it looks like it has some character.
    If I get 10 people to commit (as much as anybody commits around here ), I will contact the hotel for a group rate and, if you want, a banquet room.
    I am not familiar what all entailed the past Maraudervilles, so enlighten me?
    Jim
    Well I took the plunge and reserved a "cottage" at this lodge for the 21 and 22, 71 bucks a night. Even if this isn't the site of Marauderville IV I think it will be fun to get on such a historic racetrack.
    Besides, the 22nd is my 50th birthday...
    Anyone else want to join in?
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    I like this idea too. Would love to go to Sebring!!
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    long trip[ to Florida, but I like the idea, I should plan for at least two of these ideas now otherwise it will never get done. Heck with 4 kids going to a movie is a treat. A cruise isn't even on the radar.
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    Jimlam, I called the lodge this afternoon and they quoted me 99 for a cottage, 119 for suite and 134 for an apartment for those dates. Thought I might join your birthday party. Did you or someone arrange special pricing? If so what is the group name. Weekend at Sebring and track time sounds great to me. Any info would be helpful. Thanks Dennis
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    Im up for it
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