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Run For The Hills 19
« on: July 14, 2014, 02:30:00 pm »
Does Anybody Know Anything About RFTH 19 ?
If You Do Know Anything How About Letting The Rest Of The Club Know.     
« Last Edit: July 14, 2014, 10:49:23 pm by TopNotch »
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Re: Run For The Hills 19
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2014, 10:50:47 pm »
From Fierofool, on Pennocks:

The venue for RFTH 19 has been set in the mountains of North Carolina.

The host hotel will be in Burnsville, NC, just a short drive north of Asheville. The route includes areas around Banner Elk, Switzerland Inn, Boone, Table Rock and many little towns that aren't on the map. Below is a short sampling of one of the roads.

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Re: Run For The Hills 19
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2014, 04:54:06 pm »
Run For The Hills 19

What:
Please join the Georgia Fiero Club for the 19th annual Run For The Hills.  This year, we will be exploring some exhilarating mountain roads in western NC and eastern TN.  We will be starting in Burnsville, NC.  We will be driving about 175 miles of the twistiest roads you can imagine.  We will be having lunch in Boone, NC somewhere around the middle of this 5 hour drive.

Why:
Drive your Fiero on the roads that were made specifically for a mid engine sports car.
Meet other Fiero enthusiasts.
See a large variety of Fieros from stock to full custom...and from "mint" to "rode hard and put away wet".
Observe several engine swaps in action.

When:
Third weekend of September
Friday, Sep 19:
   Arrive at the hotel
   Relax and prepare
Saturday, Sep 20:
   Driver meeting 8:30 am
   Drive out 9:00 am
   Get back to the Hotel, relax, recollect, and agree that we must do it again.
Sunday, Sep 21:
   Drive home

Where:
Hotel:
   Carolina Country Inn
   http://www.carolinacountryinn.com/
   600 W Main St
   Burnsville, NC 28714
   (828) 682-6033

Rooms are $65 per night.  There are doubles and kings available.


Lunch:
   The Red Onion
   http://www.theredonioncafe.com/
   227 Hardin St
   Boone, NC 28607
   (828) 264-5470

A few important notes:
We run three groups of cars.  The sightseers, the performance group, and those that suffer from insanity.  We put the faster drivers in front, and have regular stops to let everyone catch up.

These are tight mountain roads.  There are lots of hills, lots of blind curves, and plenty of cliffs with no guardrails.  Your brakes and suspension should be in good working order, regardless of which group you will be running in.

Safety is a primary concern for Run For The Hills.  This is a cruise, not a race.  Although I am sure a few of us will break the speed limit, it is not needed or encouraged.  Most of the roads will be a 55mph limit, and most of the curves are too tight to maintain that 55mph.

You do not need a high performance Fiero to join us.  I will be driving an 84 Sport Coupe with a stock duke/auto and stock suspension...and there is a good chance I will be leading the insane group for at least a portion of this run.
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Re: Run For The Hills 19
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2014, 10:55:37 pm »
Note that this hotel only has 15 rooms.  By conversations on Pennocks, it appears that we may have more people coming than just our regular group, so there may not be enough rooms.  There are only 3 hotels I could find in Burnsville.  The Blue Ridge Motel would be the only affordable alternative.  The Nu Wray Hotel must be reserved in it's entirety for a rate of $3000 for a minimum of 3 days and 2 nights. 

So, if you plan to attend, you'd better make your reservations now before another member or traveler grabs the last room. 

If we have an event design, I have a printer at a local flea market. 
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Re: Run For The Hills 19
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2014, 02:01:58 pm »
When I made my reservations this morning, the owner told me of several guest homes close by that have 3 or 4 bedrooms each that they rent out.  These are in private homes, so the quality should be very good.  If the Carolina Country Inn is booked, ask them for references for the guest homes. 
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Re: Run For The Hills 19
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2014, 02:56:08 pm »
Made my reservations today. Phone service very bad, I hope he got it right.
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Re: Run For The Hills 19
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2014, 04:59:53 am »
Made my reservations Monday. Phone was bad then too but the nice lady on the other end changed phones...problem solved.
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Re: Run For The Hills 19
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2014, 05:35:58 pm »
I think I'll pass this year.
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Re: Run For The Hills 19
« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2014, 06:59:14 pm »
Even though I wimped out last year, it looks like I'm in for this year.  I just made my reservation.  Woo-hoo!
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Re: Run For The Hills 19
« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2014, 02:22:39 pm »
It appears that there may be only 4 or 5 rooms left in the hotel.  You need to hurry and make your reservations if you plan to attend.  When these rooms are taken, be sure to ask for reference to the Guest Homes located close by.  There are no other suitable hotels nearby.
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Re: Run For The Hills 19
« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2014, 12:00:34 am »
This year's Tshirt will have the Fiero Logo on the left front pocket area.  This is the Event Design for the back of the shirts.  You may have to log in to see the image.

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Re: Run For The Hills 19
« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2014, 07:53:43 am »
I think it looks great!
It may irritate Fastback owners but we'll make it up to them somehow.
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Re: Run For The Hills 19
« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2014, 10:48:52 am »
Pat And I Need 2 Large. How Do We Get Them ?   
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Re: Run For The Hills 19
« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2014, 02:21:12 pm »
Pat has set up the purchase link in Club Merchandise. 
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Re: Run For The Hills 19
« Reply #14 on: August 18, 2014, 01:57:46 pm »
That movie brings back a lot of memories.
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