DGRR 2011 Date has been set!!! [Archive]

Herblenny

12-10-2010, 03:21 PM

DGRR 2011 Event Date has been set!!

Dates are: April 28th - May 1st, 2011

Location: Nantahala Village

Registration will open early Jan. 2011

Also, you can not book any rooms til registration opens. If you happen to book at NVNC, I have the rights to cancel your reservation! So, don't even try :)

This coming DGRR event is forecast to be the biggest of past 6 years!! Sign up early and get your cars ready during the winter!

Phil

My5ABaby

12-10-2010, 03:38 PM

Score!! Phil = rock star.

djmtsu

12-10-2010, 03:53 PM

Glad it is a little later this year. Weather should be slightly better. Sad it is still at NVNC.

Can't wait to register. Now to just get a car, and put it together.

Herblenny

12-10-2010, 04:17 PM

Sorry DJ... I just don't like Fontana.. NVNC are more accomodating.

Remember... it was NVNC owners who pushed to get the US129 open for us this year... REALLY! Fontana wouldn't do shit like that.. All they care about is to nickle and dime us to death.

djmtsu

12-10-2010, 04:30 PM

I know Phil, and you know I'll still be there.

Whether in a rotary or not.

FcRx8MEL

12-10-2010, 05:27 PM

Awesome. Can't wait. Thanks so much Phil for all the time you put into this event!

Buggy

12-10-2010, 06:13 PM

Awesomeness! If everything goes to plan you will see me there in the old Rx-4.

FC Zach

12-10-2010, 07:59 PM

THANK YOU! Glad to hear the news!

Pete_89T2

12-10-2010, 09:29 PM

WOO-HOO!!!!!

Obviously looking forward DGRR '11 :auto:

13x

12-10-2010, 09:54 PM

:( may be too close to WHiV to pull off will have to see

darthrotary

12-11-2010, 11:29 AM

AW YEA! I totally cant wait, and the date is great!

Redhawkjrt

12-11-2010, 09:00 PM

Thanks again for all your efforts, Phil. I love the later date, and I LOVE
Nantahala! Planning on volunteering this year if you need me for anything.

orion84gsl

12-12-2010, 12:24 PM

I love NVNC. The drive to the dragon is almost as much as the dragon itself.... Almost. I'll be there.

willnordacgreen1211

12-13-2010, 02:08 AM

+ 1 million.

Proxy One

12-13-2010, 12:08 PM

Sweet cant wait, let me know if you need any help with anything as usual.

Herblenny

12-13-2010, 12:15 PM

Sweet cant wait, let me know if you need any help with anything as usual.

Hmm...

I might.. Is there a way to have rotating banner for signatures for DGRR?

daleclark

12-13-2010, 01:51 PM

Can't wait, Phil! Glad to hear the ball is rollin'!

Trying to get all the RX-7 guys around here up and ready to go too!

Dale

reddozen

12-13-2010, 02:00 PM

Hmm...

I might.. Is there a way to have rotating banner for signatures for DGRR?

Kinda depends on what you're looking for... with a forum mod, you can auto update / refresh the signature with javascript. To rotate an actual image the only way may be to create an animated gif, but color quality inst usually too great with gif images. You may be able to make animated png images, but the file size may be huge, and not all browsers support them. So it's definitely doable... but you may need a way to create a different add for each persons banner.. Not imposable though.

Kane

12-14-2010, 02:42 AM

Yeah...I think I'll be a go for this finally.

Only took me 4-5 years....lol

t_g_farrell

12-14-2010, 08:55 AM

Arg!! This is the same weekend as the Mitty I think. I'll have to choose I guess.

SPiN Racing

12-15-2010, 08:58 AM

Sooooo there!!!

:biggthumpup:

t_g_farrell

12-17-2010, 04:12 PM

Ok the Mitty is the same weekend which normally I would blow off for DGRR.

But now I just read the announcement on Grassroots Motorsports that the
marshal of the Mitty is Jim Downing and the marque is Mazda. Also there will
be a number of historic mazda race cars shown as well.

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/events/Mitty11/

I was all set to do the DGRR but now :dunno:

djmtsu

12-17-2010, 04:31 PM

Uh oh, that means alot of people will go to the Mitty instead of DGRR.

Maybe reschedule DGRR to one of the earlier dates??

Herblenny

12-17-2010, 08:37 PM

OK, I realized there are several of you considering going to Mitty...

I didn't not realize this and I myself am interested going to Mitty.

Since DGRR date was just set, I'm trying to get in touch with NVNC to see if we could move a week ahead. If so, DGRR will continue a week ahead or announced date. If not, I might cancel this years DGRR.

t_g_farrell

12-17-2010, 08:48 PM

First off, I apologize for pointing this out. If you can work it out to an
earlier date or later one, that would be sweet. If it weren't for the historic
mazda people and cars at the Mitty this year it wouldn't have been an
issue for me personally.

If not, don't cancel DGRR, as its an iconic event just like SS, but on the
east coast.

djmtsu

12-17-2010, 08:53 PM

If not, I might cancel this years DGRR.

That just doesn't make sense.

I know I will go to DGRR over the Mitty. If they can't get you in a week ahead, no biggie.

2gslse

12-17-2010, 09:37 PM

NOOOOOO!!!!! don't cancel DGRR it can be done almost anytime. (if you hold it they will come) the mitty may affect turnout because some can't do both but a lot of people make this the only event to do every year.

estevan62274

12-17-2010, 10:35 PM

+1 don't cancel DGRR!

Herblenny

12-17-2010, 11:02 PM

LOL! I just said that in worst case scenario as I would like to check out Mitty... if its as glorified as what I hear about next year.

I have called NVNC and shot them an email about locking it a week ahead. I'll let you guys know asap.

13x

12-17-2010, 11:56 PM

:suspect:

Redhawkjrt

12-18-2010, 01:04 AM

Trout2

12-18-2010, 04:07 AM

Screw Mitty, if you have DGRR during Easter Barry won't come even though there's no better way to celebrate the resurrection - Jesus would approve!

Jack

Pete_89T2

12-18-2010, 07:46 AM

+1, Easter weekend is a non-starter for me, will have family in town. If DGRR '11 has to move to not conflict with Mitty, a week later might be better.

t_g_farrell

12-18-2010, 10:04 AM

I think you either have to have it 2 weeks or more earlier or 1 week after or not change it.

Redhawkjrt

12-18-2010, 10:06 AM

What's a "Mitty" anyway? The only Mitty I ever heard of is Walter Mitty in a James Thurber story.

rxtasy3

12-18-2010, 10:13 AM

What's a "Mitty" anyway? The only Mitty I ever heard of is Walter Mitty in a James Thurber story.

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/events/Mitty11/

hope to make both events. and i too vote for at least the following week for dgrr.

Herblenny

12-18-2010, 05:38 PM

OK... I didn't realize April 21st through 24th, 2011 is the Easter weekend... So, no go for those dates..

At this point, I'm planning to stick with original set date.

Herblenny

12-18-2010, 05:42 PM

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/events/Mitty11/

hope to make both events. and i too vote for at least the following week for dgrr.

I can't do it the following weekend...

Well, At this point, I'm just going to say forget Mitty... I'm going to stick to the original date. What we could do is we could try to goto Mitty for one day on Sunday as a big rotary group from DGRR XI??

20b 3rd gen

12-18-2010, 08:07 PM

yeah i agree lets not worry about Mitty

Redshft

12-18-2010, 08:12 PM

I can't do it the following weekend...

Well, At this point, I'm just going to say forget Mitty... I'm going to stick to the original date. What we could do is we could try to goto Mitty for one day on Sunday as a big rotary group from DGRR XI??

Actually, the more I think about it, the more I like the thought of a Rotary show of force at the Mitty on Sunday. I'll already be in for a 26+ hour drive down anyway, so what's adding another few?

Pete_89T2

12-18-2010, 08:23 PM

I can't do it the following weekend...

Well, At this point, I'm just going to say forget Mitty... I'm going to stick to the original date. What we could do is we could try to goto Mitty for one day on Sunday as a big rotary group from DGRR XI??

Interesting idea... Haven't looked at a map yet, but how long of a drive is it from DGRR XI to the Mitty? It will make my return trip to MD a bit longer, but what's a few more hours!

Herblenny

12-19-2010, 12:56 AM

Interesting idea... Haven't looked at a map yet, but how long of a drive is it from DGRR XI to the Mitty? It will make my return trip to MD a bit longer, but what's a few more hours!

Nantahala Village to Road ATL is 112 Miles... or as google says 2 hours and 11 mins.

Pending weather, I'm planning to do this :)

rdgt99

12-20-2010, 01:10 PM

I'd be passing by Road ATL coming back from DGRR anyway so that sounds good to me

13x

12-20-2010, 01:20 PM

very very intersting, would be a heck of a sight to have a crap load of rotaries roll in with tags from coast to coast :driving: brap brap :driving: brap brap :driving: brap brap :driving: brap brap :driving: brap brap

woooot

Kane

12-20-2010, 11:18 PM

I like this plan!

Proxy One

12-21-2010, 02:14 PM

Im gonna try to do both also, its on the way home from the Gap anyhow, ill just have to leave a bit earlier than I would have really wanted to.

FDDandata

12-21-2010, 08:30 PM

i still have zero rotars and dont think I can make it. When I do finally make it tho, I wanna enjoy the experience in a rotary. Maybe next time....sigh

FC Zach

12-21-2010, 10:52 PM

i still have zero rotars and dont think I can make it. When I do finally make it tho, I wanna enjoy the experience in a rotary. Maybe next time....sigh

Being rotorless is no reason not to go. It's fun regardless, DJ has been a couple times without a wankle.

sbrian2

12-22-2010, 07:38 AM

Looks like we wont be able to make it this year. It falls right on the same weekend as a Pro Solo in Arkansas that is a must go for Dan and I. :(

My5ABaby

12-22-2010, 08:51 AM

i still have zero rotars and dont think I can make it. When I do finally make it tho, I wanna enjoy the experience in a rotary. Maybe next time....sigh

Come anyways. I've came 2/4 times without a rotary and had just as much fun. This year I may be rotorless too if it doesn't shape up and quit being a bitch. :suspect:

rxtasy3

12-22-2010, 01:29 PM

a rotary invasion on road atlanta after dgrr on sun would be so awesome.

FDDandata

12-22-2010, 09:18 PM

I want to go but I gotta see how things work out cuz last year I rushed and booked a room for the event and things aint go my way. and plus I justgot a job at mazda and they got me workin 6 day 60 hour weeks tryin to become a tech. I'll book a room again and hopefully things work out. Thanx for the encouragement

FC Zach

12-22-2010, 09:39 PM

Looks like we wont be able to make it this year. It falls right on the same weekend as a Pro Solo in Arkansas that is a must go for Dan and I. :(

NOOOOOO! ! ! :nopity: :nopity: What am I gonna do?!

PinkRacer

12-23-2010, 07:55 AM

Vacation days booked. Looks like East Coast Canada will be represented once again, and likely with more of us!

Formula1fan

12-27-2010, 11:01 AM

PinkRacer

12-27-2010, 05:38 PM

PinkRacer with all the snow on its way to NS today, do you think it will all be melted by the end of April ??:o10:

The fact that the DGRR is pushed to the end of April will help us up here in the Great White North to come down. I'll start a roll call to see how many ClubRXQuebec members want to come down.

We got a little snow, then a bunch of rain. :( I wanted snow!
We don't get that much in Halifax area...close to the ocean keeps temps warmer.

gmonsen

12-31-2010, 12:09 AM

Paul... Glad you're going.

Anyone got the number for the hotel?

Gordon

Formula1fan

12-31-2010, 11:01 AM

Hi Gordon . . .if you are referring to the Nantahala Village Resort & Spa, their toll-free number is 800-438-1507.

I want to take this opportunity to wish you, Suky and the rest of our family a very happy new year, full of health, happiness and cheer . . . . . . . .