Chris Carlisi Memorial Cruise & BBQ August 15th

gmonsen · 03-10-2009, 07:48 PM

I am not sure how many people on here know about the Carlisi Cruise event my wife and I and Rich had for Chris Carlisi last August near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, but, it was a great event. We held it because so many guys knew Chris from his 20b project and he was such a great guy. Chris died of diabetes last June and one of the things we did was solicit donations from people and then donated it to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in Chris' name.

We had about 50+ Rx7's from as far away as Toronto and Atlanta. Some motorcycles. Some interesting other cars. Ernie Taylor trailered his 780 hp beast in and drove it around. Chris' 20b GT42R was there and driving around. My 20b NA. Singles, couples, and families with kids. Some swimming, the firehouse made a chicken barbeque, lots of talking and a long cruise in the country to a good-sized lake and back. Good people and great cars.

We're doing it again this year on Saturday, August 15th, and are expecting more than 100 FD's, a bunch of FC's, and a few FB's. This year there will be a few more 20b-powered cars and some vendors. AtomicRex is coming over from England with one of their carbon fiber bodied race cars with their billet aluminum steering rack (see group buy thread) and big brake kits. David Jerome is coming up from Tennessee, Logan Carswell of Defined Autowerks is bringing a portable dyno for pulls, and Dave Barninger is coming from KD Rotary. And, Phil's coming with hopefully one of his 20b's. Also, Chris' family will be there, including his dad, his mom, and his cousin.

Same format... Lots of talking and driving and looking. Eating and talking. A long cruise and more talking. For those of you who knew Chris, this is a great event where we can laugh together about him, and for those of you who didn't, you'll have just as much fun listening, and talking about Rx7's, which will make Chris happy.

My wife is preparing a schedule and will be putting up a website possibly. Let me know if you would like pictures of last year's event. Anyway, I thought I would see if there's interest and answer any questions...

Gordon

gmonsen · 03-10-2009, 09:07 PM

Here are some pictures from the event...

lt1_fd3s · 03-10-2009, 09:08 PM

I will second Gordon's comment of it being a great event last year. I had a great time and though I didn't know Chris, I could see he had the same passion I do.

I'm planning to go back again for the 2nd year.

MotoTek · 03-10-2009, 10:50 PM

I will also be trying to make the trip out from California. We'll see as time gets closer.

bbade · 03-11-2009, 11:25 AM

The meet was amazing last year. The best thing was seeing how much the Carlisi family appreciated all of our support.

I will be attending again this year and highly recommend everyone that can come does.

War Eagle · 03-11-2009, 11:49 AM

Hi Gordon! I would love to make the event this year. We''ll see how the 20B does going to DGRR and if successful, I think I'm in for the drive up to PA!

Brent · 03-11-2009, 12:13 PM

As long as the Army doesn't have me doing something, I'm there. I should know for sure around the June time frame. David Jerome and I have talked about it some. I'm always down for driving my FD's long distances... it kills the whole "the rotary isn't reliable theory".

***Herblenny*** · 03-11-2009, 03:00 PM

Gordon, Are you coming to DGRR?? Hope you do..

As of now, I'm planning to goto this event. I used to talk to Chris once a week talking about 20B projects and such. He was a great guy to chat with and sad that he's no long with us.. He knew a lot about FDs, that's for sure!

gmonsen · 03-11-2009, 03:21 PM

Phil... I should be able to be at DGRR. There are two issues. First, although Dave B at KDR says the car will be ready and willing and able, I don;t have it back yet. Second, I have been raising a new fund and (hopefully) am close to documents there. But, yes, I do plan to be there.

The Carlisi event was great. I think everyone should have a great time this year and encourage anyone who didn't come last year to try to make it.

Gordon

gmonsen · 03-11-2009, 10:44 PM

War Eagle... I would love to have you come up for the Carlisi meet. Bring your wife and you can stay in a nice romantic Delaware River B&B. We'll find something nice for you. See you at DGRR...

Gordon

03-10-2009, 07:48 PM	#1
gmonsen The Ancient One Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania Posts: 144 Rep Power: 18	Chris Carlisi Memorial Cruise & BBQ August 15th I am not sure how many people on here know about the Carlisi Cruise event my wife and I and Rich had for Chris Carlisi last August near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, but, it was a great event. We held it because so many guys knew Chris from his 20b project and he was such a great guy. Chris died of diabetes last June and one of the things we did was solicit donations from people and then donated it to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in Chris' name. We had about 50+ Rx7's from as far away as Toronto and Atlanta. Some motorcycles. Some interesting other cars. Ernie Taylor trailered his 780 hp beast in and drove it around. Chris' 20b GT42R was there and driving around. My 20b NA. Singles, couples, and families with kids. Some swimming, the firehouse made a chicken barbeque, lots of talking and a long cruise in the country to a good-sized lake and back. Good people and great cars. We're doing it again this year on Saturday, August 15th, and are expecting more than 100 FD's, a bunch of FC's, and a few FB's. This year there will be a few more 20b-powered cars and some vendors. AtomicRex is coming over from England with one of their carbon fiber bodied race cars with their billet aluminum steering rack (see group buy thread) and big brake kits. David Jerome is coming up from Tennessee, Logan Carswell of Defined Autowerks is bringing a portable dyno for pulls, and Dave Barninger is coming from KD Rotary. And, Phil's coming with hopefully one of his 20b's. Also, Chris' family will be there, including his dad, his mom, and his cousin. Same format... Lots of talking and driving and looking. Eating and talking. A long cruise and more talking. For those of you who knew Chris, this is a great event where we can laugh together about him, and for those of you who didn't, you'll have just as much fun listening, and talking about Rx7's, which will make Chris happy. My wife is preparing a schedule and will be putting up a website possibly. Let me know if you would like pictures of last year's event. Anyway, I thought I would see if there's interest and answer any questions... Gordon __________________ 1993 Rx7 R1 20b NA 1994 Rx7 20b supercharged project 1991 BMW 850 6 speed 1991 BMW E30 M3 Evo II

03-10-2009, 09:07 PM	#2
gmonsen The Ancient One Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania Posts: 144 Rep Power: 18	Here are some pictures from the event... __________________ 1993 Rx7 R1 20b NA 1994 Rx7 20b supercharged project 1991 BMW 850 6 speed 1991 BMW E30 M3 Evo II

03-10-2009, 09:08 PM	#3
lt1_fd3s WNC Tour Guide Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WNC Posts: 780 Rep Power: 18	I will second Gordon's comment of it being a great event last year. I had a great time and though I didn't know Chris, I could see he had the same passion I do. I'm planning to go back again for the 2nd year. __________________ WNC Tour Guide - Including the Tail of the Dragon - PM for details

03-10-2009, 10:50 PM	#4
MotoTek Always Under Construction Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: La Playa, CA Posts: 302 Rep Power: 17	I will also be trying to make the trip out from California. We'll see as time gets closer. __________________ BLACKADDE™ \| ADGT RX7 \|

03-11-2009, 11:25 AM	#5
bbade Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Macungie, PA Posts: 163 Rep Power: 17	The meet was amazing last year. The best thing was seeing how much the Carlisi family appreciated all of our support. I will be attending again this year and highly recommend everyone that can come does. __________________ Proud owner of a base 1993 Montego Blue FD. PFC, RB single tip, Koyo Radiator, KDR rebuilt motor, polished OEM front strut bar, FEED replica sideskirts, OEM 99 spec rear spoiler, SuperPro Bushings Many thanks to Dave at KDR for sparking my rotor addiction.

03-11-2009, 11:49 AM	#6
War Eagle Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 240 Rep Power: 17	Hi Gordon! I would love to make the event this year. We''ll see how the 20B does going to DGRR and if successful, I think I'm in for the drive up to PA!

03-11-2009, 12:13 PM	#7
Brent Sua Sponte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 839 Rep Power: 18	As long as the Army doesn't have me doing something, I'm there. I should know for sure around the June time frame. David Jerome and I have talked about it some. I'm always down for driving my FD's long distances... it kills the whole "the rotary isn't reliable theory". __________________ Road Atlanta August 2011 NASA TT 1:33 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFY00PAK_Ps Traqmate's video of my car from the 2011 UTCC at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zcn6...layer_embedded Video of Yellow LS1 FD at NASA TT at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6k0lJkcwrM

03-11-2009, 03:00 PM	#8
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Gordon, Are you coming to DGRR?? Hope you do.. As of now, I'm planning to goto this event. I used to talk to Chris once a week talking about 20B projects and such. He was a great guy to chat with and sad that he's no long with us.. He knew a lot about FDs, that's for sure! __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

03-11-2009, 03:21 PM	#9
gmonsen The Ancient One Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania Posts: 144 Rep Power: 18	Phil... I should be able to be at DGRR. There are two issues. First, although Dave B at KDR says the car will be ready and willing and able, I don;t have it back yet. Second, I have been raising a new fund and (hopefully) am close to documents there. But, yes, I do plan to be there. The Carlisi event was great. I think everyone should have a great time this year and encourage anyone who didn't come last year to try to make it. Gordon __________________ 1993 Rx7 R1 20b NA 1994 Rx7 20b supercharged project 1991 BMW 850 6 speed 1991 BMW E30 M3 Evo II

03-11-2009, 10:44 PM	#10
gmonsen The Ancient One Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania Posts: 144 Rep Power: 18	War Eagle... I would love to have you come up for the Carlisi meet. Bring your wife and you can stay in a nice romantic Delaware River B&B. We'll find something nice for you. See you at DGRR... Gordon __________________ 1993 Rx7 R1 20b NA 1994 Rx7 20b supercharged project 1991 BMW 850 6 speed 1991 BMW E30 M3 Evo II