Re: Chicago NSX drive
ok rather than reinventing the wheel. It is much easier and might be more fun to join a group that tours the Elgin area. They already have the 'route' in place and it is supposed to be a very fun and challenging drive. There are supposed to be some Gallardos, F355, and 911 that are to join. We can branch out later and then do our 2nd and 3rd drives with the fellow NSX owners.
So, here's the first meeting.
Schedule:
5:30pm - 6:30pm Meet at Streets (by Dick's)
6:30pm - 7:00pm Drive to Meijer
7:15pm - 7:30pm Driver's meeting
7:30pm - 8:15pm Cruise Teh Ring
8:15 pm -??:??pm FOOD (Culverizing) [NSX crew going to 2nd and 3rd route]
More cruising after food.
(5:30pm - 6:30pm) Streets of Woodfield (Schaumburg)
Map:
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(In the map, the oval represents where we should try to meet. (If that area is pretty full, the spaces closer to the frontage road/highway will also work. BTW, for reference the square is $tarbuck$. If the area in front of frontage road is full, please meet on the other side of Dick's sporting goods (circled in blue), closest to the corner of Martingale and Woodfield Rd--the road inbetween Streets and the Main Woodfield Mall.)
Weather: (weather.com | accuweather)
(7:00pm - 7:30pm) 815 S. Randall Rd Elgin, IL 60123
Google map
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Directions:
Take 90 west, exit Randall rd and make a left.
Follow Randall south for about 5 miles.
Make a left on College green drive. (you'll see a large Meijer sign and an ELGIN water tower)
Make a quick right into the Meijer parking lot.
Notes for the area:
- Be careful on Randall rd. There tends to be a fair amount of rice activity on Randall so the PO is always watching.
- Since the cruise route is largely wooded, be on the lookout for wildlife!
From the new meet location we'll be driving 4 miles to "t3h ring", a 12 mile loop with plenty of twists and elevation changes
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This can be a very challenging drive so be sure to read (click the article): The Pace
Winnetka drive cancelled.<br/>
I just finished surveying the route and there are just too many obstacles after the storm. Many big branches down on the road and there are some big 'puddles' everywhere that will just make the drive not so fun
2nd drive
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This is the Lower Wacker drive ending the night and cruise. We'll settle down at the Dominicks parking lot on Roosevelt and Canal.
I AM VERY EXCITED! I hope everyone joining Sat. feel the excitement too! Please PM me if you need my contact number, in case you miss any of these and still want to meet. Also, please try to bring an FRS radio