Planet 9

I just came across this in FerrariChat (don't ask) and it seemed like an interesting event. I've heard of and seen photos of this event from years past. There's always a huge turnout of Italian cars.

Check it out and let me know if we should add this to our calendar.

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THE BASIC INFORMATION:

• WHAT: The "Run Out East" Cars ..food ...wine... Cars

• WHERE: PINDAR Vineyards
37645 Main Road
Peconic , NY 11958
(631) 734-6200
Pindar | Pindar Vineyards

(directions)

• WHEN: SATURDAY, May 9th, 2009: Time 11:00 AM.

• HOW: Price per person:

1) $40.00 IF YOU ARE ENTERING A CAR IN THE CONCOURS.
Includes eligibility for a trophy & door prizes, the annual ROE hat, glass of wine and lunch.

2) $30.00 LUNCH only. Includes glass of wine and lunch

3) Spectators, and or display only of your sports, special interest or exotic car: FREE

RSVP: runouteast@hotmail.com

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Now, the full story:

WHEN: On Saturday, May 9th, 2009, dozens of automobile enthusiast will get together to share their enthusiasm and appreciation for cars. The gathering is the ROE 7 (Run Out East). The venue is Long Island's beautiful East End, and the famous Pindar Vineyards, in Peconic, NY.

ALL exotic, vintage, special interest and sports cars WELCOME.

WHERE: Peconic Vineyards, Peconic, New York.
Pindar Vinyards

WHAT:
The pre-paid and or pre registered show cars will be parked on the Vineyard grounds.
For registered guests:
11:00am Arrive and display cars
11- 12:30 Vote for People’s Choice Concours
12:30 Announcement of Door Prizes and Concours Winners
1:00- 3:00 Lunch.

HOW:
*RSVP paypal sgermana@trinitas.org memo: ROE 7.

Price per person:

1) $40.00 IF YOU ARE ENTERING A CAR IN THE CONCOURS.
Includes eligibility for a trophy & door prizes, the annual ROE hat, glass of wine and lunch.

2) $30.00 LUNCH only. Includes glass of wine and lunch

3) Spectators and display only of your sports, special interest or exotic car: FREE

RSVP: runouteast@hotmail.com

PLEASE INCLUDE A PHONE NUMBER OR E-MAIL ADDRESS THAT WILL ENABLE US TO CONTACT YOU THE DAY BEFORE, OR THE DAY OF, THE EVENT IN CASE THE EVENT IS CANCELLED(due to rain)!

To send a check, email me for address.
runouteast@hotmail.com

Lastly, PLEASE RSVP at least one week ahead, so we can advise the caterer accordingly.

Thanks very much, and hope to see you there!!

Sam Germana
Kathryn Germana

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Pete
2008 Meteor Grey Cayman S
2007 Blue Slate Infiniti G35s 6-speed

Sounds like fun. I say pencil it in. It looks like one of the only empty weekends in the next few months for the NE.

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Our goal is for ZERO free weekends for the summer.

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Pete
2008 Meteor Grey Cayman S
2007 Blue Slate Infiniti G35s 6-speed

April is looking awfully light! I think I can make it that weekend.

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When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

Technically, April is still spring. But I'm glad I wrote down "summer" by mistake! I've still got some time to work that out...

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Pete
2008 Meteor Grey Cayman S
2007 Blue Slate Infiniti G35s 6-speed

Nothing wrong with a stable full of prancing horses....
I might try to get to this. Not too far for me. New London-Orient Point Ferry.
(Depends on if other plans have already been made for me)

After doing some more reading about this event, I'll probably will make the 2 hour trip to attend. I've never been to the North Fork of Long Island past Huntington and there'll be some amazing cars present.

If enough of us show up, maybe we can do a late lunch before heading back. I'm not looking forward to the traffic, but whaddya going to do?

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Pete
2008 Meteor Grey Cayman S
2007 Blue Slate Infiniti G35s 6-speed

How about a meet up on the Island to form a caravan to drive out east. Champion Motorsport possibly? Or there is the Ferrari/Maserati Dealer a little further east.

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Webb Institute

Good idea.

Why don't plan on the Chris Morley Golf Course where we met for the Americana Manhasset concours last fall? It's right next to 495. We'll figure out the times as we get closer to the event and have a more definite headcount.

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Pete
2008 Meteor Grey Cayman S
2007 Blue Slate Infiniti G35s 6-speed

BUMP

I wanted to get this back on everyone's radar since May is just around the corner now. I've contacted the organizers to make sure non-Ferrari spectators would be welcomed.

I've never been on the North Shore this far out and I look forward to a nice relaxing road trip with some friends from here.

On a side note, the Metro-PCA region will also be holding a Vintage Rally that will end at this same vineyard on July 11.

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Pete
2008 Meteor Grey Cayman S
2007 Blue Slate Infiniti G35s 6-speed

Let me know the route you are taking and I will find a convenient location for us to meet close to where I live. Part of it depends on what time and how fast you want to get there. We can drive along the north shore which is a little slower, but more scenic. Caution, there are multiple police jurisdictions in that area. Between the local village police, there are Riverhead town police, Southold town police, and NYS police.

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When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

Pete... the north fork is really beautiful, completely different from the rest of L.I.. mostly farmland and never far from a beach, it's a really nice drive once you get off the end of the L.I.E., nothing too twisty just very scenic.nice enjoyable ride. a must is to stop at one of the many local farmstands and pick up a great homemade pie before leaving.

I would be down to go, there some nice roads out there.

OK, we're a week and a half away, never too early to start planning our caravan. I need the help of the Long Island locals for this since I'm not familiar with the North shore.

Here is what I'm thinking of.

Initial meeting point at Ferrari of Long Island. Their showroom is right off the LIE and there should be some nice things to look at while we're waiting.

A second meet point further west for the mid-Island residents.

Do we stay on 495 to get there on time or should we jump off to some of the local roads?

Let's get a list of who is thinking of coming so that we can plan the route more effectively.

1. PistolPete
2. delman1012
3. jxreef
4. gonzo
5. V_man
6. mysticcs (via ferry)
7.
8.
9.
10.

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Pete
2008 Meteor Grey Cayman S
2007 Blue Slate Infiniti G35s 6-speed

It is probably worth staying on 495 all the way to Riverhead. The roads from there to the vineyards are small after that. I am not familiar with this area either, so hopefully others will have more detailed suggestions.

Everything else sounds pretty good.

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Webb Institute

I will try a test run this weekend with some sample routes and report back to the crew.

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When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

Pete... Champion Motors might be a little easier to meet at,since it is easier to get off and back on the LIE there. the exit for Ferrari is a little trickier if one is not familiar with the road there and their park lot is not too big, but on the other hand like you said it is a very cool place to check out, interesting showroom and maybe some of the ferrari group heading east will be meeting there