Collings Foundation -WEATHER TOO IFFY CANCELED!
04-06-2009, 04:36 AM
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Collings Foundation -WEATHER TOO IFFY CANCELED!
Rick and I went to this place last year. Collings Foundation They have some interesting events. This should be of interest to some.
Race of the Century
August 22nd and 23rd , 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Collings Foundation, Stow MA
$15.00 for adults and $10.00 for children 12 yrs. and younger.
PT-17 Stearman flights available.
UPDATE: The plan is to meet at Jerry's/Boltonblue's by 10:15, ROLLING at 10:30. If you want to arrive at Jerry's earlier, he'll have coffee for you. We'll arrive at the Collings Foundation around 11:00. That will allow time to "stake out your spot" look at the cars/planes on display, yack, have lunch and watch the "races" which begin at 1:00 PM. Don't forget chairs or a blanket and sunscreen. You can bring in a lunch and beverages, but have to take your trash when you leave. Food and beverage also available at the event.
If weather is iffy, check in here for meet status.
PM Jerry or me for Jerry's address.
If you prefer to meet up at the Collings Foundation, PM me for my cell and we can hook up when you get there.
Race Schedule
Info about the event:
[B] [I]During the early 1900
Race of the Century
August 22nd and 23rd , 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Collings Foundation, Stow MA
$15.00 for adults and $10.00 for children 12 yrs. and younger.
PT-17 Stearman flights available.
UPDATE: The plan is to meet at Jerry's/Boltonblue's by 10:15, ROLLING at 10:30. If you want to arrive at Jerry's earlier, he'll have coffee for you. We'll arrive at the Collings Foundation around 11:00. That will allow time to "stake out your spot" look at the cars/planes on display, yack, have lunch and watch the "races" which begin at 1:00 PM. Don't forget chairs or a blanket and sunscreen. You can bring in a lunch and beverages, but have to take your trash when you leave. Food and beverage also available at the event.
If weather is iffy, check in here for meet status.
PM Jerry or me for Jerry's address.
If you prefer to meet up at the Collings Foundation, PM me for my cell and we can hook up when you get there.
Race Schedule
Info about the event:
[B] [I]During the early 1900
04-06-2009, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Lainey,Apr 6 2009, 08:36 AM
Not sure it's of interest to the younger guys (No turbos or super charged vehicles, )
This baby is supercharged.
Configuration Lycoming / Duesenberg Straight 8
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction cast-iron block and head
Displacement 6.876 liter / 419.6 cu in
Bore / Stroke 95.3 mm (3.8 in) / 120.7 mm (4.8 in)
Compression 5.2:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Schebler Carburetor
Aspiration Supercharger
Power 320 bhp / 239 KW @ 4200 rpm
BHP/Liter 47 bhp / liter
I might be convinced to host a cookout...
I've been thinking about the Second Annual Gabe Invitational Show Us Your Mods meet.*
*not responsible for what happens to your image during event and subsequent postings
04-06-2009, 05:38 AM
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I'm up for this.
04-06-2009, 05:52 AM
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Glad to see some interest.
Didn't realize the vehicle was supercharged...
I'm leaning towards the August event, though that is sometime away. We've already attended the event they have in October. Also, I'd have to schedule the meet for the Sunday, due to Saturday obligations.
If anyone is nearby and has a chance to check out the place in May, it's worth a visit. They only open to the public a few times a year.
Didn't realize the vehicle was supercharged...
I'm leaning towards the August event, though that is sometime away. We've already attended the event they have in October. Also, I'd have to schedule the meet for the Sunday, due to Saturday obligations.
If anyone is nearby and has a chance to check out the place in May, it's worth a visit. They only open to the public a few times a year.
04-06-2009, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Bass,Apr 6 2009, 09:52 AM
if Bill's in - then so am I 
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04-06-2009, 06:00 AM
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From our previous visit.
04-06-2009, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by boltonblue,Apr 6 2009, 09:34 AM
I might be convinced to host a cookout...
I've been thinking about the Second Annual Gabe Invitational Show Us Your Mods meet.*
*not responsible for what happens to your image during event and subsequent postings
I've been thinking about the Second Annual Gabe Invitational Show Us Your Mods meet.*
*not responsible for what happens to your image during event and subsequent postings