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> OT(sort of)Northern California Rally, Not a race, a rally for pre 1975 cars
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post Feb 3 2006, 05:13 PM
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QUOTE (Tobra @ Feb 3 2006, 01:40 PM)
Fair number of guys had the stickers from the Melee at all the rallys, is there a website for the California Melee, mille, whatever.

This guy is a school teacher, so he may be busy working while you are waiting for a reply.

There's a California Melee AND a California Mille event. The latter is basically Pebble Beach on the move. Very different kind of event.
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post Feb 4 2006, 12:05 AM
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Yeah, and the Mille won't accept 914s or even (shock) 911s...only cars that might have run in the old Mille Mille in Italy before it was discontinued...they get some bitchin cars tho...starts from Nob hill in SF
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post Feb 25 2006, 11:30 AM
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Got my stuff back on this I got number 14, so tough luck if you wanted that.

They give preference to people that have done it before, so they are probably going through those still. I imagine they do a mass mailing to the guys from last year.

Oh yeah, pre party is at Swabby's again, ends up at that winery/bed and breakfast in Fairplay(Fitzpatrick) Hope it is nice weather, had a stellar view off that deck
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post Feb 25 2006, 01:38 PM
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I'm hoping my entry stuff will arrive soon.

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post Feb 25 2006, 05:38 PM
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I just checked the mailbox, ------ no joy ---------



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post Feb 25 2006, 05:48 PM
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I got my confirmation the other day: Number 124 for my FIAT 124.
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post Feb 25 2006, 06:03 PM
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QUOTE (lapuwali @ Feb 25 2006, 04:48 PM)
I got my confirmation the other day: Number 124 for my FIAT 124.

Gotta rub it in huh?


Well PHX is a lot further, mailwise, than SJ..


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post Feb 27 2006, 07:50 PM
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I received my confirmation in today's post.


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I am really looking foward to this event.

James, Tobra, I am interested in meeting each of you. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chatsmiley.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chatsmiley.gif)

I think I will drive out from PHX and Laurie will fly out for the event and then perhaps ride home with me.

What is the nearest, easiest airport?

Tobra, is there any recommended reading or advice on the rallying aspects?

After all, this is not a race. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ph34r.gif)

Is funny clothing required for this event?

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P.S. I've got a lot of planning to do.
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post Feb 28 2006, 08:48 AM
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post Feb 28 2006, 01:07 PM
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They have the same start and finish points as last year. Swabby's is out on garden highway near the airport, assuming it is still there after this weeks El Nino class rain. Fly into Sac International(SMF), there are hotels by the airport, or in the midtown area. Meet in midtown Sacramento parking lot across the street from a brewpub for bagels, coffee and a pep talk. The route is generally East from there, out Capitol to Jackson Hwy(16) take windy roads, from 4 to 1 cars wide, over hill and dale, past Volcano and up Hwy 88 to Kirkwood for lunch. South of Tahoe and up the far side, ending up at Cal Neva, Mr. Sinatra's place. Next morning leave Cal Neva and end up in Fairplay, which I don't think is really a town, more where there is a gas station, with a few vineyards up in the surrounding hills, South of US 50, not far from Pollack Pines.

There is a couple that has gone every year, made it the entire way except for the first one, in a big Jaguar 3.8 sedan, had the full on vintage English Driving attire, complete with matching luggage to stay at the B&B/Winery. Don't know how much it is to stay overnight there, but there was a spectacular view off the deck.

They provide you with maps and directions, such as turn R at unmarked road 0.8 miles past abandoned truck in field, or whatever. Be ready for any sort of weather, though snow is unlikely. A GPS would be handy, I will have my Haynes manual and various tools, parts and fluids in my trunk

Phone #of B&B is 530-620-3248, or check websiteWiney Website
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post Feb 28 2006, 01:08 PM
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I'm probably going to be navigating for Lapuwali.

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post Feb 28 2006, 06:59 PM
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QUOTE (fiid @ Feb 28 2006, 12:08 PM)
I'm probably going to be navigating for Lapuwali.

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Gonna bring you helmet as in the avatar?


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P.S. Are You and James gonna wear funny clothes?


P.P.S. What would FIATERs wear anyway? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
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post Feb 28 2006, 07:11 PM
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I'm the only "FIATer". Fiid's 914 is in the same state mine is: up on stands. So, FIAT or nothing.

I don't intend to wear deliberately funny clothes, but who knows what others think of my fashion sense.

Perhaps if his 914 is running by then, we'll do the California Melee in September swapping places. I'll co-drive his car.

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post Feb 28 2006, 07:11 PM
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Thanks for your reply Tobra.

Who may navigate for you?

How 'spirited' may the driving get?


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post Feb 28 2006, 07:14 PM
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QUOTE (lapuwali @ Feb 28 2006, 06:11 PM)
I'm the only "FIATer".  Fiid's 914 is in the same state mine is: up on stands.  So, FIAT or nothing.

I don't intend to wear deliberately funny clothes, but who knows what others think of my fashion sense.

Perhaps if his 914 is running by then, we'll do the California Melee in September swapping places.  I'll co-drive his car.

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Is the Melee a large event?

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post Feb 28 2006, 07:16 PM
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QUOTE (Tobra @ Feb 28 2006, 12:07 PM)
Phone #of B&B is 530-620-3248, or check websiteWiney Website

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post Feb 28 2006, 09:24 PM
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Yeah the place only has a few rooms.

The driving can get pretty spirited. Had a lotus 7 leave me on a twisty bit like I was draggin' a safe last year, and the year before got to see why it is that Mini Coopers won the Monte Carlo Rally so many years in a row first hand. One guy got a ticket the first year, but a lot of the cars are, shall we say, incapable of high speeds.
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post Mar 4 2006, 08:50 AM
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Recommended rallying supplies?

GPS, grease pencil, stop watch, two stop watches, silly hats? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)



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P.S. James, have you done a rally before?
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post Mar 4 2006, 09:31 AM
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It is not really a timed event, GPS would be nice to have, or at least an odometer. The bug had a rather inaccurate speedo/odo from when the crappy little plastic gear in there was replaced with a brass one that was not quite the exact size. This is more a test of how well you follow instructions, good practice for a real time and distance rally I bet.

Where you planning to go straight(or more likely windy mountain roads) home after or scenic route? You could go down through Yosemite(if you have never been, and assuming the road is open, which is unlikely as it is one of a few roads over 10,000 ft, I highly recommend it) via 395, then Joshua Tree and home. There are places to stay in Placerville, W of conclusion on Hwy 50, or you could stay at the "haunted" Truckee Hotel, a little farther away off I-80.
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post Mar 4 2006, 09:44 AM
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QUOTE (Tobra @ Mar 4 2006, 08:31 AM)
Where you planning to go straight(or more likely windy mountain roads) home after or scenic route?  You could go down through Yosemite(if you have never been, and assuming the road is open, which is unlikely as it is one of a few roads over 10,000 ft, I highly recommend it) via 395, then Joshua Tree and home.  There are places to stay in Placerville, W of conclusion on Hwy 50, or you could stay at the "haunted" Truckee Hotel, a little farther away off I-80.

I am just getting to the "plan making" phase now.

I am open to any interesting ideas on sights, places to stay or eat, and also, interesting routes.

I quite unfamiliar with the entire area or the route anywhere beyond Las Vegas.

I have heard Bakersfield is a good half way point.

Any advice or ideas anyone may add will be appreciated.

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