Solstices ("Solsti") and Skys are sportscars too - a very controversial statement to our fellow S2K owners perhaps. But - far more importantly - are Solsti and Sky owners true sportscar owners? Are they up to the rigors of a central Texas hill country drive? That means a lot of dirt, heat, and gravel marks on the car - with no whining about it. That also means no dusters, no slammed cars, and no showoffs. The Solstice and Sky owners passed all the tests, although a few dusters did make an appearance :-)

Alexandra (Alex) and I were asked to put together and lead two drives for these folks. The first drive, last March, was at the time the largest Solstice drive ever held in the country (gaining the attention of Bob Lutz and crew). The second, last month in August, was much smaller, but also a lot tougher, longer, and dirtier.

We led the two drives in our 2003 S2K. Another friend with an Evo brought up the rear, acting as sweep car and (when needed) as chase car.

Weblog articles:
Weblog - August drive
Weblog - March drive

As I say in the blog, hopefully the ideas of safe back-roads drives is firmly embedded. They're on their own now... we've planted the seeds. Our next drive will be for a completely different brand of car.

Images:

 

You could have invited a couple of S2k's along, but nooooooooo...

Looks like a fun drive! Our area has been DEAD for drives and get togethers and stuff in the last year. Will you lead us on some drives too, Jeff, please?

 

Nice pictures Jeff!!

 

You mean you weren't tempted to leave those "sporty" cars in the dust to find their own way home? I know I would have!

 

All stockers huh...not one after market wheel in the bunch.

I like how these cars look. The GXP should feel more like our cars.

 

nice v1

 

*Essential* gear!

 

Yeah.. I literally do not leave home without mine....