Euro 500 Rally - A weekend of cars and fun

[m3dragon]

http://euro500rally.com/index.htm

The euro 500 rally name originates from Sacramento California’s original EuroSunday car meet. EuroSunday has continually put events in place to match the car enthusiasts and gear heads desire to have vehicle centric events that are surrounded by like-minded passionate drivers. The euro 500 is a European car rally winding through 500 miles of Northern California's engaging, sinuous, and scenic, highways and byways. Using Larry Stiver’s euro event coordination, Adam Cook’s zealous desire to “drive the design”, and Tim Taylor’s vast rally experiences, we present the euro 500 rally!
Event Information:

Taking place on April 26th and 27th of 2008 with the kickoff driver's meeting on Friday evening, April 25th, the 2008 euro 500 is an all-weather event with (in EuroSunday tradition) the super, exotics, rare, and vintage vehicles. Our target is to have half of the 50 vehicles represented by the vintage class in order to preserve the integrity of the original European rally concept. This rally will be $725 for two people (one vehicle) that will include a Starbuck's kickoff, lunch at Kirkwood Ski Resort, lodging/dinner/continental breakfast at the Peppermill Resort, Spa, and Casino, picnic lunch at Wright's Lake, and a fantastic finish at Frank's Asian Bistro following the amazing 500 mile trek through Northern California's twisty roads.

Register here:
http://euro500rally.com/signup.htm

 

[kiisaka]

Is it just me who finds such classifications to be snobbish and pretentious? To me, they are just arbitrary.

Sure, Honda NSX is "rare" and much rarer than 8-cylinder Ferraris, but all Ferraris are in the "exotic" classification. The cost does not seem to be a part of the equation because the $40000 Lotus Elise would be in the comapany of "exotics." And the Ariel Atom is only in the "rare" category? I mean, who the hell has seen one on the road?

Oh well. I own and drive an NSX because I like its fantastic personality, which many accuse of lacking. Its exquisite engineering, use of exotic materials even by today's standards, combined with its everyday drivability and friendliness (why is that a fault?) and timeless styling cements its position as a future classic, and as an owner, I am responsible for maintaining it for the future generations to enjoy. I don't own it to show off.

It sounds like a fun event, but I'm afraid I just am not good enough for it, eh?

 

[m3dragon]

Is it just me who finds such classifications to be snobbish and pretentious? To me, they are just arbitrary.

Sure, Honda NSX is "rare" and much rarer than 8-cylinder Ferraris, but all Ferraris are in the "exotic" classification. The cost does not seem to be a part of the equation because the $40000 Lotus Elise would be in the comapany of "exotics." And the Ariel Atom is only in the "rare" category? I mean, who the hell has seen one on the road?

Oh well. I own and drive an NSX because I like its fantastic personality, which many accuse of lacking. Its exquisite engineering, use of exotic materials even by today's standards, combined with its everyday drivability and friendliness (why is that a fault?) and timeless styling cements its position as a future classic, and as an owner, I am responsible for maintaining it for the future generations to enjoy. I don't own it to show off.

It sounds like a fun event, but I'm afraid I just am not good enough for it, eh?

We had to narrow the focus of the categories down when they we made the list. If you also look your car is more than good enough for the event. What made you think that you were not able to attend the event with your car? It is open to any car and motor bikes. If there is some confusion on the site please let me know and i will fix it ASAP.

And I have seen a Ariel on the road and I live near the guy. Atomizer on the Atom Forums.

Happy holidays to everyone.

 

[kiisaka]

Well, I'm just being a curmudgeon, resonating with Groucho Marx's comment:

"I don't want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member."

:tongue: :tongue: :tongue:

 

[m3dragon]

If you talk to the other NSX owners that have been to our events you will see we are not "snobbish and pretentious".

This is to be a fun rally for what ever car you drive. If you see the teams it is already a wide range of cars. I am sure we may have one of the local NSX guys going.

 

[m3dragon]

We have had some questions about bikes participating. Cost is for 2 riders on one bike or 2 riders on individual bikes.

If you plan on participating please send you application in soon as spaces for the rally are filling fast.

Look forward to seeing everyone out there for the first rally of the year.

 

[m3dragon]

There has been some confusion about the euro500rally. I want to clarify; any car can enter the rally. This not an exclusive exotic cars only run. Example Vipers, Vettes, Cobras, MG, Audi, BMW, Saleen, Ducati, Mercedes, NSX.

The event follows the EuroSunday tradition of welcoming everyone to
enjoy their cars and others for what they were meant to do. That is DRIVE! With your entry fee, everything has been taken care including rooms, food, maps, timing, parking, and guards/security. We've even arranged for no host bars and finding the gas stations for you.

We also provide a secure guarded parking space at the over night stop. Rain or shine (I'll wager rain for the 2008 spring), this packed weekend will be a great time!

I hope this clarifies most of the questions on the rally. Please feel free to email us through the website at www.euro500rally.com

 

[m3dragon]

Hello Everyone

This is a friendly reminder to those of you who would like to participate in the Euro 500 Rally that the deadline is coming up fast. If you are interested in participating in the event we must have you application in ASAP! We need to know how many rooms to reserve for those who are participating.

Please email us if you have any direct questions about the rally.

Website: www.euro500rally.com
Registration form: http://euro500rally.com/files/euro500app.pdf

Thank you