Sunrise Run III NYC – Sunday, 7 September at 06:30AM

[peter burke]

What follows is a posting by my buddy Aurel over on NEMINI-the resurrection of the Sunrise run through Manhattan. The date has been set for Sunday, 7 September at 06:30AM. Meeting at Grant's Tomb.

Sunrise Run III ... The Initial Brainstorming Thread

[GBMINI]

Thanks for the link

[NoNo]

That was tons of fun several years ago. I highly recommend it!

[pezboy]

How many wheels have been dented on this run, to date?

[NoNo]

Ah, there's Mr. Sunshine!

[pezboy]

Peter busted 2 (on his new car) in about 30 minutes the last time I was in a car in NYC.
I don't make stuff up!!

[senorsock3]

Sounds like fun! Thanks for posting!

[Aurel]

Thanks Pete for posting this!

Quote: Originally Posted by pezboy (original)

How many wheels have been dented on this run, to date?

no wheels busted on any previous run. Heck I am always in the city and I DO drive like the taxis with no incidents in 5 years time.
I never understood why everyone freaks out about Manhattan.

either way, the route I picked is pretty harmless and we will slow down in areas that are a bit rough and give a go on ones that are well paved.

and NoNo ... Mazda's ARE welcome (only yours ) ... I lasted 9 months in mine

[ravioliworld]

The only trouble I've had in Manhattan is running over horse $#it near central park. In most cases you can't go fast enough on the streets to have problems. Now, on the highways in Brooklyn/Queens/Bronx you can definitely pop a wheel there.

[Actual Size]

Likewise...I've never had a problem driving all over Manhattan. It's fun competing with the cabbies. Just avoid the FDR.

Wish we could make this one but we'll be on our annual trip to Watkins Glen for the vintage races.

[NoNo]

What? You're not in the Mazda anymore? For shame! If I go, do I have to drive in the back?

[Aurel]

... you can be smack in the middle.

Yeah, that car was not for me. I was getting horrendous fuel economy in the city, was a bit tight for longer runs for my lurch frame and the Japanese sterile feel just wasn't me.
I lucked out getting good money after just 9 months. Sitting in a Clubman now.

[Actual Size]

Quote: Originally Posted by NoNo (original)

If I go, do I have to drive in the back?

,,,and park far, far away from the MINIs.

[uptick]

Quote: Originally Posted by pezboy (original)

Peter busted 2 (on his new car) in about 30 minutes the last time I was in a car in NYC.
I don't make stuff up!!

Good memory! I had a full load in my MCS. You, and ants and some girl in the back.
Second Ave, north of Bowery, manhole open operation - where the manhole plate was in place but the pavement around it WAS NOT!


Anyway, the Sunrise run will be fun, or funny. There will be cobblestones, manhole covers (=slalom) , and food .
Aurel is capping it at 35 MINIs. So be sure to RSVP to him directly.

NoNo wants to sweep?

[Aurel]

Thanks to everyone who replied so far!!!

FINAL details are now posted about the even in this here thread:
07 SEPTEMBER 2008 :: NYC Sunrise Run III :: "The Triple Threat"

Please check back with us and send me a PM confirmation if you are attending!!!