Eastern Massachusetts Meet

[Captain Steve]

Would any of you Eastern Marauderchusetts people like to get together for a cruise or a breakfast or something? There was some mention made of this on Wednesday's chat.

Maybe we could do it on a Wednesday or Friday and cruise up to the track in Epping, NH? I'd say open it up to the whole southern New England area in that case .. Marauder invasion on street night might be cool :)

[bostonmarauder]

I'd be intersted.

[MM03MOK]

Thanks for starting this, Steve. I'm definitely interested. Loved watching your "MarauderCam" on Wed. night!!! :up: While an evening to Epping is a bit far for us, a weekend gathering would be great!!! Keep the ideas flowing.

OK Eastern NE Folks - let's get our act together!!!!! Chime in, be counted, show up!!!

'Cuz Bunny Sez So!! ;)

[Paul T. Casey]

I'm ready, willing and somewhat able.

[MM03MOK]

I just noticed a few weeks ago they built a Cracker Barrell in Wrentham, Exit 15 on Rte 495 (one exit north of Rte 95) by the outlet mall. Only an hour's ride for us. Also, Percy's Place in Middleboro, right off Rte 495, southeast of Rte 24.

Or.....we could do another kind of cruise on Boston Harbor.....you have connections, Steve?? ;)

[MarauderTJA]

I just noticed a few weeks ago they built a Cracker Barrell in Wrentham, Exit 15 on Rte 495 (one exit north of Rte 95) by the outlet mall. Only an hour's ride for us. Also, Percy's Place in Middleboro, right off Rte 495, southeast of Rte 24.

Or.....we could do another kind of cruise on Boston Harbor.....you have connections, Steve?? ;)
Hi Guy, I am from Cape Coral, Florida and lived on Cape Cod for 20 years. I am driving my MM to Dennisport the end of the month to visit my mother. Maybe some of us MM guys could hook up in Hyannis sometime. Let me know. I should be arriving arounf Aug 26th through labor day weekend.

Tom, Cape Coral, Florida U.S.A.
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[MM03MOK]

Cape Cod Classic Cruise Night

Saturday, August 28, 6-8:30 p.m.

Capetown (K-Mart) Plaza, Rte 132

Hyannis

Dash Plaque Night sponsored by Platinum Auto

50/50, DJ, driver door prizes

Then we can all cruise down Main Street!!

http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=capecodclass ic


and/or


Shamrods Cruise Night

Tuesday, August 31, 6-9pm

Upper Cape Regional School, Sandwich Rd,

between Bourne and Sagamore Bridges.

Music, Prizes, 50/50, Food Court

Second to last show of the year.

http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=shamrods


Let's line up as many of us as possible.

Let's do one or both!!

Post here if you can make it!!

[Go Mifuni]

Count me in, too! :up:
It's about time us "Mass Marauders" got together! :banana2:

[Paul T. Casey]

They both sound like winners. They don't have that 79 or older rule , do they? Also tonight, in about 5 minutes, I'm headed for Oxford MA, (just south of Worcester) to the Friday night cruise at Dee's Nutz on rte 56 in Oxford. Younger crowd (compared to me) but I'm bringing my son as coolness advisor. I'll let you know what it's like.

[MM03MOK]

We've already participated in the Cape Cod Classic Cruise Night. Newer Vettes and Mustangs attend too. Never been to the other one, though it draws quite a crowd.

Have fun in Oxford!

[MARAUDER S/C #5]

I'm in, for a cruise, meet, show, get together, breakfast, whatever............ :up: :banana2:

[Dan]

Are CT Yankee Marauderers also invited?

[MM03MOK]

Come one, come all! Just no pinstripes, please! ;)
Are CT Yankee Marauderers also invited?

[bagpiper]

Would any of you Eastern Marauderchusetts people like to get together for a cruise or a breakfast or something? There was some mention made of this on Wednesday's chat.

Maybe we could do it on a Wednesday or Friday and cruise up to the track in Epping, NH? I'd say open it up to the whole southern New England area in that case .. Marauder invasion on street night might be cool :)

I was told there is going to be a ford event held at NEW ENGLAND drag way AUG 20th-22nd,I plan to attend,does anyone have more info.

[MM03MOK]

I was told there is going to be a ford event held at NEW ENGLAND drag way AUG 20th-22nd,I plan to attend,does anyone have more info.http://www.funfordevents.com/index.php?src=directory&view=Event%20List&srctype=display&back=Event%20List&id=443&submenu=Events&view=Event+List&pos=0,20,13

10th Annual New England FFW Nationals
New England Dragway - August 21-22, 2004

[MARAUDER S/C #5]

Sat.& Sun. Aug. 28,29- 13th Annual All Wheels Nationals
Barnstable County Fairgrounds, Rte. 151 Falmouth Mass.

:P

[MarauderTJA]

Sat.& Sun. Aug. 28,29- 13th Annual All Wheels Nationals
Barnstable County Fairgrounds, Rte. 151 Falmouth Mass.

:P
I used to go every year to this event when I lived in Brewster. Coming up from Florida with my MM and I'll see you guys at the Fairgrounds and K-Mart for cruise night.

Tom, Cape Coral, Florida U.S.A.

[MarauderTJA]

Cape Cod Classic Cruise Night



Saturday, August 28, 6-8:30 p.m.

Capetown (K-Mart) Plaza, Rte 132

Hyannis

Dash Plaque Night sponsored by Platinum Auto

50/50, DJ, driver door prizes

Then we can all cruise down Main Street!!

http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=capecodclass ic


and/or


Shamrods Cruise Night

Tuesday, August 31, 6-9pm

Upper Cape Regional School, Sandwich Rd,

between Bourne and Sagamore Bridges.

Music, Prizes, 50/50, Food Court

Second to last show of the year.

http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=shamrods


Let's line up as many of us as possible.

Let's do one or both!!



Post here if you can make it!!
Could this ex-Mass guy and SunShine State Marauder member in. See you guys at the Fairgrounds, K-Mart and in Sandwich. We'll all hook up.

Tom, Cape Coral, Florida U.S.A.

[MARAUDER S/C #5]

COOL :up:, Hopefully I will meet you at one of these events! I will definetly be attending the All Wheels show, not sure which day yet though.

:P

[Captain Steve]

http://www.funfordevents.com/index.php?src=directory&view=Event%20List&srctype=display&back=Event%20List&id=443&submenu=Events&view=Event+List&pos=0,20,13

10th Annual New England FFW Nationals
New England Dragway - August 21-22, 2004
You can use http://www.newenglanddragway.com/ too.

[John F. Russo]

Would any of you Eastern Marauderchusetts people like to get together for a cruise or a breakfast or something? There was some mention made of this on Wednesday's chat.

Maybe we could do it on a Wednesday or Friday and cruise up to the track in Epping, NH? I'd say open it up to the whole southern New England area in that case .. Marauder invasion on street night might be cool :)

I tried on two separate occasions (May and June) on this site to get a group to go to the Epping track for day or less.

I failed to get enough interest. But now others are talking about it. Maybe we can pull it off this time.

It's best to give at least a two week notice.



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[Paul T. Casey]

Sooo, have we decided upon one or the other to attend. I'm running out of summer vacation and would like to Marauderise with the New England folks before I have to go back to work. :party:

[John F. Russo]

Sooo, have we decided upon one or the other to attend. I'm running out of summer vacation and would like to Marauderise with the New England folks before I have to go back to work. :party:

This is it!

I'm going to Epping this Saturday. I'll get there early in the AM (They open at 7AM) and leave in mid-afternoon to baby sit my daughter 's three children.

This will be the first and maybe last for the season.

We' ll see if I really get into this deal.

[John F. Russo]

New England Dragway Posting on their Website
Saturday, August 21st
10th annual Fund Ford Weekend
Ford and Ford powered vehicles only, no test and tune session.
Gates open at 7:30 am, time trials begin at 9 am, eliminations start
around 1 pm

Sundaaay, August 22nd
10th annual Fund Ford Weekend
Ford and Ford powered vehicles only, no test and tune session.
Gates open at 7:30 am, time trials begin at 9 am, eliminations start
around 1 pm


I'm glad I checked their website. There is no test and tune session. Since I'm a novice who is trying to determine what my car will do in the quarter mile, I can't do what I wanted to do. When I went there last year I took about four runs on a 1/8th mile track since it was wet. I was hoping to get the full quarter mile run this year.

I called the track to find out when the next "test and tune" would be and they said there are no test and tune sessions until 9/18! Wow!

I'll talk to one of my race track enthusiasts to see what I can do.

I'll keep everyone posted. :awe:

[martyo]

I'm glad I checked their website. There is no test and tune session.

John: Check the FFW website too. There is test and tune on Friday.
Here is the link: http://www.funfordevents.com/index.php?src=directory&view=Event%20List&srctype=display&back=Event%20List&id=443&submenu=Events&view=Event+List&pos=0,20,13

The event schedule states:

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, August 20, 2004
Open Gates...12:00pm
Vendor Setup, Pit Parking...12:00pm-4:00pm
Tech Inspection...12:00pm-4:00pm
Test & Tune (Optional, additional charge)...4:00pm
Track Closed...6:00pm

Saturday, August 21, 2004
Open Gates...7:00am
Participant Registration...8:00am-12:00pm
Tech Inspection...8:00am-12:00pm
Time Trials...9:00am-11:30am
Gallop for Gold (Optional)...11:30am
Showdown Qualifying (Round 1)...12:00pm
Begin Bracket Eliminations...1:00pm
True Street Cruise...2:00pm
Showdown Qualifying (Round 2)...2:00pm
Car Show Judging...2:00pm
Car Show Awards Presentations...4:00pm
Showdown Qualifying (Round 3)...4:30pm
Showdown Eliminations (Rd 1, all classes with 32 or more entries - Optional)...6:00pm
Track Closed...7:00pm

Sunday, August 22, 2004
Open Gates...8:00am
RFC Services...8:30am
Participant Registration...8:00am-11:00am
Tech Inspection (Bracket Classes)...8:00am-11:00am
Time Trials...9:00am-11:00am
Begin Showdown Eliminations...11:00am
Begin Bracket Classes Eliminations...12:00pm
Car Show Judging...2:00pm
Car Show Awards Presentation...4:00pm
Track Closed...6:00pm
*Schedule is approximate and subject to change without notice ENTRY FEES

Spectators & Crew
Saturday...$20
Sunday...$20
Both Days...$35

Car Show Entry
Car & Driver (One Day)...$30
Car & Driver (Two Day)...$40

Commercial Vendors
Rulebook Advertisers...$200
All Other Vendors (Paid in Advance)...$400
All Other Vendors (At Gate)...$500
(30' x 20' space, includes 2 event passes - advanced entry required. Space is limited)

Swap Meet/Car Corral
Space & One Person...$45
(20' x 20' space - us


Hoipe this helps!

[John F. Russo]

John: Check the FFW website too. There is test and tune on Friday.
Here is the link: http://www.funfordevents.com/index.php?src=directory&view=Event%20List&srctype=display&back=Event%20List&id=443&submenu=Events&view=Event+List&pos=0,20,13

The event schedule states:

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, August 20, 2004
Open Gates...12:00pm
Vendor Setup, Pit Parking...12:00pm-4:00pm
Tech Inspection...12:00pm-4:00pm
Test & Tune (Optional, additional charge)...4:00pm
Track Closed...6:00pm

Saturday, August 21, 2004
Open Gates...7:00am
Participant Registration...8:00am-12:00pm
Tech Inspection...8:00am-12:00pm
Time Trials...9:00am-11:30am
Gallop for Gold (Optional)...11:30am
Showdown Qualifying (Round 1)...12:00pm
Begin Bracket Eliminations...1:00pm
True Street Cruise...2:00pm
Showdown Qualifying (Round 2)...2:00pm
Car Show Judging...2:00pm
Car Show Awards Presentations...4:00pm
Showdown Qualifying (Round 3)...4:30pm
Showdown Eliminations (Rd 1, all classes with 32 or more entries - Optional)...6:00pm
Track Closed...7:00pm

Sunday, August 22, 2004
Open Gates...8:00am
RFC Services...8:30am
Participant Registration...8:00am-11:00am
Tech Inspection (Bracket Classes)...8:00am-11:00am
Time Trials...9:00am-11:00am
Begin Showdown Eliminations...11:00am
Begin Bracket Classes Eliminations...12:00pm
Car Show Judging...2:00pm
Car Show Awards Presentation...4:00pm
Track Closed...6:00pm
*Schedule is approximate and subject to change without notice ENTRY FEES

Spectators & Crew
Saturday...$20
Sunday...$20
Both Days...$35

Car Show Entry
Car & Driver (One Day)...$30
Car & Driver (Two Day)...$40

Commercial Vendors
Rulebook Advertisers...$200
All Other Vendors (Paid in Advance)...$400
All Other Vendors (At Gate)...$500
(30' x 20' space, includes 2 event passes - advanced entry required. Space is limited)

Swap Meet/Car Corral
Space & One Person...$45
(20' x 20' space - us


Hoipe this helps!

I had called the New England Dragway that early afternoon (8/20) just to make sure that the next day (Saturday AM) was okay.

It was raining heavy and they had similar shower activity. So no racing in the PM on 8/20 (Friday afternoon).

There are other options besides "Test and Tune" that I'm investigating but it.
is in the $100+ range and I'm not sure how amny runs and I may have to have a crew man. This is a lot more than the $25 fee that I had paid for at least 5 runs.

Thanks for the information.

[MARAUDER S/C #5]

Sat.& Sun. Aug. 28,29- 13th Annual All Wheels Nationals
Barnstable County Fairgrounds, Rte. 151 Falmouth Mass.

:P
:2thumbs: :run:

[MM03MOK]

So what's it gonna be, folks! Tom from FL should be here in two days.


Cape Cod Classic Cruise Night

Saturday, August 28, 6-8:30 p.m.

Capetown (K-Mart) Plaza, Rte 132

Hyannis

Dash Plaque Night sponsored by Platinum Auto

50/50, DJ, driver door prizes

Then we can all cruise down Main Street!!

http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=capecodclass ic



13th Annual All Wheels Nationals

Sat. & Sun. Aug. 28-29

Barnstable County Fairgrounds, Rte. 151 Falmouth Mass.

Awards each day, 40 classes. Food, entertainment,

Twilight Nobska Lighthouse Cruise. 100’s of prizes.

http://www.cruisinnewengland.com/shows/AllWheels2004.pdf (http://www.cruisinnewengland.com/shows/AllWheels2004.pdf)







Shamrods Cruise Night

Tuesday, August 31, 6-9pm

Upper Cape Regional School, Sandwich Rd,

between Bourne and Sagamore Bridges.

Music, Prizes, 50/50, Food Court

Second to last show of the year.

http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=shamrods

[MARAUDER S/C #5]

Me and the Mrs. will be at The All Wheels Nationals with Trilogy #0005 on Sunday. :P

[John F. Russo]

So what's it gonna be, folks! Tom from FL should be here in two days.


Cape Cod Classic Cruise Night

Saturday, August 28, 6-8:30 p.m.

Capetown (K-Mart) Plaza, Rte 132

Hyannis

Dash Plaque Night sponsored by Platinum Auto

50/50, DJ, driver door prizes

Then we can all cruise down Main Street!!

http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=capecodclass ic



13th Annual All Wheels Nationals

Sat. & Sun. Aug. 28-29

Barnstable County Fairgrounds, Rte. 151 Falmouth Mass.

Awards each day, 40 classes. Food, entertainment,

Twilight Nobska Lighthouse Cruise. 100’s of prizes.

http://www.cruisinnewengland.com/shows/AllWheels2004.pdf (http://www.cruisinnewengland.com/shows/AllWheels2004.pdf)







Shamrods Cruise Night

Tuesday, August 31, 6-9pm

Upper Cape Regional School, Sandwich Rd,

between Bourne and Sagamore Bridges.

Music, Prizes, 50/50, Food Court

Second to last show of the year.

http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=shamrods


I appreciate your invitation to the Cape Cod area, but I don't have enough time as it is to go one hour to the New England Dragway never mind the two hour plus drive and the heavy traffic in the Cape area.

I went to a small cruise night in Millis, MA on one occasion. It was fun to see how old my wife and I are-from looking at all the others.

Since time is short and getting shorter, I've got to determine how fast my car is and get ready for a new exhaust system etc.

I'm aiming for 550 to 600 hp in the next year or so. But I would like to have Lidio and Reinhart to show me the way.

You'all have a good time with that Florida guy!

[MARAUDER S/C #5]

Cape Cod Classic Cruise Night

Saturday, August 28, 6-8:30 p.m.

Capetown (K-Mart) Plaza, Rte 132

Hyannis

Dash Plaque Night sponsored by Platinum Auto

50/50, DJ, driver door prizes

Then we can all cruise down Main Street!!

http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=capecodclass ic



13th Annual All Wheels Nationals

Sat. & Sun. Aug. 28-29

Barnstable County Fairgrounds, Rte. 151 Falmouth Mass.

Awards each day, 40 classes. Food, entertainment,

Twilight Nobska Lighthouse Cruise. 100’s of prizes.

http://www.cruisinnewengland.com/shows/AllWheels2004.pdf (http://www.cruisinnewengland.com/shows/AllWheels2004.pdf)







Shamrods Cruise Night

Tuesday, August 31, 6-9pm

Upper Cape Regional School, Sandwich Rd,

between Bourne and Sagamore Bridges.

Music, Prizes, 50/50, Food Court

Second to last show of the year.



http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=shamrods
:welcome:

[MM03MOK]

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Whatch out for :bunny:

:run:

[MM03MOK]

Met up with Members Paul Berger, his wife Denise and MarauderTJA - Tom from Cape Coral FL, on Saturday night. Tom's Silver '04 was parked in between Paul's and our black '03s. We had quite the crowd around us most the night. Lots of lookers and lots of questions!!!

On Sunday I connected with Marauder S/C #5 and his lovely bride Mrs. #5 at the All Wheels Nationals. Rick's car looked great. Wait till you see his rims!!!! He'll post a picture soon!! BostonMarauder stopped by before I arrived.

Depending on the weather, I'm headed to the Shamrods Cruise Night tomorrow. Who will I see there???

:drive: