Fall Foliage Time!

DEMONgal · **Joined:** Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:28 pm **Posts:** 60

It's that time of the year again for Ralph and myself. Every fall, for the past 14 years, we take a group of up to 70 car enthusiasts on a Fall Foliage Car Cruise through Connecticut (and sometimes Massachusetts). We drive through the most scenic areas and roads Connecticut and New England have to offer. I just baked 25 dozen of my Autumn Oatmeal Cookies, Ralph ordered pizza for 70 people and we reserved our spot at an Apple Orchard, Museum, and a couple of other points of interest along the route that we picked to bring our caravan of 34 cars to this Sunday. If you have a chance, make sure to take a day this weekend and get out and enjoy the foliage.

One of the best things about this Fall Cruise is to be able to spend a nice relaxing day with our friends, just like we get to do with the SuperCar ShootOut Series and Ralphs Rapid Transit Cruiz-In. Another great thing about this cruise is that we use the Fall Cruise as a "vehicle" to raise money for charity. We, as a family, like to give back to our community; and the Make-A-Wish Foundation is a charity that we proudly support.

A generous portion of every entry fee that is collected from the Fall Cruise is donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut. I'm proud to say that for 2009, including the Fall Cruise, we've already collected over $1000.00 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut.

Happy Leaf Peeping!

Ted Daros · **Posted:** Fri Oct 09, 2009 10:13 pm

what? .....no traction control?

cowbay · **Posted:** Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:34 am

That was what I was thinking, "That car has problems hooking up". Congrats on the $1,000.00 to date. :rock

It is a great cause hopefully more will be raised by the end of the year.

SuperCar Races · **Posted:** Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:41 am

Picture's from last years fall foliage cruise.

http://www.moparsinmotion.com/gallery/2 ... mn-cruise/

http://www.moparts.org/moparts/picture/ ... ruise.html

Weather looks great for Sunday :rock

CJK440 · **Posted:** Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:47 am

My my, is that an 11 second Supercar partaking on that cruise??? :?:

Of course it was the pump gas version but still 11 second capable none the less.

Looking forward to it, just have to finish up some stuff on my Thermoquad install.. :aok

SuperCar Races · **Posted:** Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:31 am

CJK440 wrote:

My my, is that an 11 second Supercar partaking on that cruise??? :?:

Of course it was the pump gas version but still 11 second capable none the less.

Looking forward to it, just have to finish up some stuff on my Thermoquad install.. :aok

Chris, you just can't stop playing with those Plastic Carbs?

CJK440 · **Posted:** Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:20 pm

Its an underated piece. Small primaries for snappy around town cruising, garbage can sized secondaries for big CFM at WOT.

Big issue is tuning part availibility.

I have a way to retrofit these suckers with Holley jets which helps alot.

Ted Daros · **Posted:** Sun Oct 11, 2009 5:52 pm

Just got home and wanted to thank sharleen and ralph for a very nice and organized tour! :-D

Marisa and I had a great time and enjoyed all the stops! Especially the 1700's prison and copper mine! What a great historical land mark!
Lunch was great, talking with billy atwood and chris, and some of the new racers that will be coming out! i definitly think the super car future looks bright!

thanks again and see ya next week

TED AND MARISA
:beer

P.S. this will be marisa's first time racing, wish "ME" luck :-D

CJK440 · **Posted:** Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:04 am

We all had a great time also. Nice route, good scenery and a beautiful day.

Thanks Again!

Mike Derasmo · **Posted:** Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:34 am

Thank you Ralph and Sharlene for a day full of adventure. Victoria especially liked the copper mine. You both are to be commended for the time you put into such a production. Thanks again and see ya Sunday at the valley... Mike + Family

DEMONgal · **Joined:** Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:28 pm **Posts:** 60

Every year, I look forward to planning the Fall Foliage Cruise. It's amazing how many great places are right in our own backyard, if we take the time to look. Thank you for helping us to make the cruise a great success. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day! Tom from Moparts and Walt from MoparsInMotion.com just posted some pic's of the Fall Foliage Cruise.

Here are the links:
http://www.moparts.org/moparts/picture/ ... ruise.html

http://www.moparsinmotion.com/gallery/2 ... ge-cruise/

http://www.moparsinmotion.com/2009/10/1 ... ge-cruise/

I took some pic's that I'll be posting soon.

Walt_Felix · **Posted:** Wed Oct 14, 2009 1:02 pm

I'll be at Lebanon Valley on the 18th to photograph the Gearheads @ The Valley Event. If you're looking to get a very specific shot of your car, let me know and I'll make an effort to capture it for you.

DEMONgal · **Joined:** Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:28 pm **Posts:** 60

As promised, here are some pic's Ralph and I took on the Fall Foliage Cruise. You might recognize some familiar faces!

DEMONgal · **Joined:** Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:28 pm **Posts:** 60

The very large tree is the Pinchot Sycamore tree in Simsbury, CT (One of the largest Sycamore's in the USA!). Enjoying cider and apples at Lost Acres Orchard in North Granby, CT.

DEMONgal · **Joined:** Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:28 pm **Posts:** 60

More fun at the orchard!

Fall Foliage Time!

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