Two Seats Only Charity Poker Run

[Fierofool]

The Georgia Fiero Club is conducting a Two Seats Only Charity Poker Run on July 17.  Road Atlanta and the Atlanta Region SCCA has been very instrumental in making this event happen.  They have provided us with special rates considerations and exceptional hospitality.  

This charity poker run is for the benefit of Robbie Finley.  Many of you in the Fiero community know him as RobsFieros and his garage and its work in engine transplants, and repair and maintenance on our unique little cars.

You may also know about the serious injuries he suffered and the long term care he will need.  The associated medical costs will be staggering and the other driver's insurance seems to have maxed on its payout.  We can't raise enough money to pay the hospital bill, but we can cover the costs of the rehab facility, the lease and utilities on his garage, and assist with his and his wife's increased personal expenses.  

In the process of helping Robbie, for additional fees payable to Road Atlanta, you will be afforded the opportunity to watch the SCCA races for one or two days and drive the Road Atlanta race course behind a pace car.  Your event entry includes your lunch at The Paddock Grill and a pass giving you a reduced entry price into the track.

Come out and join us for a fun weekend and for a very worthy cause.  The Georgia Fiero home page at www.gafiero.org has links for the event.  

The starting point is at the Gwinnett County Airport, Briscoe Field off Ga. Highway 316. The address is 850 Airport Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Google Map or Mapquest Briscoe Field, Lawrenceville, Ga. for location.  

[Whodeanie]

as long as I am in town you can count me in 
I will see what I can do to get others to come as well.
D.

[Fierofool]

Nathan and Seth, could you guys contact the MR2 club and others you might know of? 

[TopNotch]

For those of you thinking of driving the track, I understand that they are a bit picky about oil leaks. I don't know if they will do any kind of inspection for these paced laps, but if your car has a significant oil leak, you may want to consider getting it fixed before the event.

[Fierofool]

They've said nothing about any inspections being required, but I agree, that if it's leaking enough oil to show up after being parked for 30 minutes, it probably should be tightened up a bit. 

[Fierofool]

During the drive, there are 7 check points.  I need someone with a Fiero to man each of the check points.  The Fiero will be the marker the participants will look for along the way. 

Since this is a Fiero sponsored event, it would be good to have some Fieros involved in this.  If you don't intend to drive, at least come out and help us make this event worthwhile for the other participants, and to help Robbie and Gail with the expenses related to his care. 

[85GT]

Charlie, I'll man a Check Point.....   85GT

[Fierofool]

For anyone from out of town, or wanting to stay for the races on Sunday, may I recommend Country Inns and Suites located on Ga. Hwy 124 in Braselton, Ga.  It's about 5 miles from the Road Atlanta Course and about 15 miles from the starting point of the poker run at the Gwinnett County, Ga. airport. 

http://www.countryinns.com/braseltonga

Georgia Hwy. 124 will take you to within 1 mile of the Gwinnett County airport. 

Pre-registration is recommended so we can let the caterer know how much food to order for our group. 

[TopNotch]

Charlie, I'll man a Check Point.....   85GT

I think every club officer and board of director member should man a check point, with the exception of Charlie. He'll have his hands full running the thing, I think.

[85GT]

I totally agree with you.....

[Fierofool]

Thank you Pat and Jerry.  I've had to cut out 2 of the checkpoints because no one has volunteered.  I now have 5 checkpoints in the run.  I need 4 more  people at a minimum.  It would be good to have 2 people at each post.  

Since dropping Children's Healthcare, we don't have their banners to mark the checkpoints.  I want to have a Fiero parked at the side of the road at each point except the start and finish.

I plan to be at the start point for at least an hour then go to the finish point to start checking people in.  I need some help at the track reception tent.  Ideally two persons.  Pat and Linda could use an extra person at the start point, too.  

At least 2 of the checkpoints are out in the open, without shade.  I have one canopy for a checkpoint and another for the reception.  We need at least 1 more canopy for shelter at the checkpoint.  If you have one, even if you aren't participating, we'd like to borrow it.

I also have flyers that need to be distributed.  I'll deliver them to you if you want.  Take a few and put them on vehicles at the grocery store, doctor's office, or put out a few at the auto parts stores or even a car show in your area. 

[carnut122]

Charlie,
  I was able to distribute all of the fliers on Saturday while I was at the Corvette/Chevy show.  Hopefully some of those folks will show up and bring some friends.
  Tom

[Fierofool]

Thank you, Tom.  If you'd like more fliers, I'll bring them to you.  I've been on the web contacting 'Vette clubs as well as all kinds of sports car and cruiser clubs.  Hope we can have a good turnout.  

When is the Riverstone or whatever it is car show up in Canton?  Maybe we could hit them before July 17.

I have also found 5 shows down here.  2 in Buford, 1 in Loganville, and 1 in Auburn that needs to be hit with fliers.  

So far, manning course checkpoints are--

Tom Green
Don
Jerry
Kevin
I need 1 more volunteer and 2 more at the finish to help me.

Pat will be manning the start point and I will be at the finish.

Edit:
Add Tom Ott for one of the course checkpoints.

[Rat Pee 86]

Charlie,
I will be glad to work a checkpoint and I have a quick-up canopy, too. As long as my status at work doesn't change, I'll be there.

Tom Ott
Rat Pee 86

[Fierofool]

Thanks, Tom.  That gives me someone at each checkpoint, but I also need 1 person in reserve and 2 to help me at the finish at Road Atlanta, just in case someone can't make it on the day of the run. 

I've got use of all the checkpoints approved, except for 2.  Waiting on one person to get back into town for 1 location, and the other location phonei s busy 24 hours a day.