Tour de Monterey 2010

[R84ME]

Hey guys, I've been considering a Central Coast tour/drive during the Monterey Concours/Collector Car/Auction/ Historic Races Week in August and think I have something you will really enjoy. I highly recommend we do this before the crush of people arrive for the weekend. Thursday 8/12 would be optimal since the Concorso Italiano and other events are on Friday.

I compiled the drive drive below and have done this in just about everything I've owned. If you've never seen or driven Pacific Coast Highway to Big Sur, and the back roads of the Central Coast and Monterey County, this trip is for you and your R8, or whatever you bring. We need to start early because it's about a 200 mile round trip.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...,1.783905&z=10

We start in Carmel and proceed down Highway 1, through Carmel Highlands, over the Bixby Creek Bridge, through the redwood trees and fog to Big Sur. The ]River Inn in Big Sur is always fun, you can sit in an adirondack chair with your feet in the Big Sur river whilst being served your favorite beverage (another trip perhaps). Then there's Nepenthe & Ventana - too many stops, we'll have to decide.

After we've had enough of Highway 1 and Big Sur (if there is such a thing), we'll turn east on Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd and head into the Los Padres NF. I'm thinking perhaps we can tour the mission (doesn't take long) Mission San Antonio and then grab lunch at the Hacienda, which used to be Hearst's hunting lodge. Be sure to bring your driver license, registration and proof of insurance because it lies within Ft Hunter Liggett. All of the land we will have just driven over used to belonged to WR Hearst. Can you imagine - San Simeon to Highway 101?

After lunch, we can continue east to Highway 101 and then take Arroyo Seca Rd/Carmel Valley Road (G16) back to Carmel Valley Village and Monterey.

I'm considering offering this up to the ACNA GG Chapter.

Who's in?

1. R84ME

[SBFV10]

That looks like a great day trip Scott. I am thinking for going down to SD later in the month of August and your route looks really nice.

Maybe when I'm going down, I'll do one part and when returning to Portland, go the other way!

Sorry but I probably can't be down there for the big Monterey event this year. Maybe in the future.

Thanks for the route!

Steve

[R84ME]

Sorry I couldn't make the June events but I'll catch you on one of your trips I'm sure.

[willyjp]

Unfortunately, time constraints are probably going to keep me from DRIVING down for Monterey weekend, but I just bought a Concorso ticket and do plan to be there looking for the R8 group! If things loosen up a bit with my August schedule, then by all means I will bring the R8 and join the gang!

[0000R8]

0000R8 + 1 is interested in attending. I can't make a 100% commitment right now, but I am 95% sure I will be available. Sounds like fun!

[08R8]

That will be a very nice drive Scott. I will be going down with the Ferrari Owners Group for the week and have quite a itinerary already lined up. What day are you thinking of? If I'm free I would love to attend!

[NASA R8]

Scott, As of now Cathy and I would really like to take this drive. Just remember we are about 1.5 hrs away so don't start too early.

[R84ME]

Great!

Jeff - I know several are planning on attending the Concorso on Friday so I think Thursday is about the only option.

Ken - Meeting at 9:00 in Carmel should give everyone enough time to get to there, right?

mdc - you didn't make it last year, we missed you. No excuses this year - T E L L the boss, make up an excuse, whatever!

Desperado - will you be in town Thursday?

Willy - if you don't bring your car, "run what you brung!" You'll be in good company for sure.

Harrison - 20K on your car? What's a few more?

DAN1 - come in Dan, got your ears on???

Let's keep it loose till it get's closer. Good times ahead....

[NASA R8]

Scott, 9:00 would work for us. We would even have time for breakfast.