One more week til Mr Westbrooks arrival! Can't wait for this event.

ALso, don't forget to purchase your ticket to Rolex Grand Am race.. and also check back for schedules.. I'll post all this next week!


PHIL

 

If I go to the races I'll just purchase mine at the gate.

 

great idea Chuck.. if i were anywhere near you i would sign up in a flash. i will bet that there aren't 10 people on this board that wouldn't come away w a number of valuable ideas... perhaps the art of logging being the most valuable.

if you are nearby sign up.

howard coleman

 

There's only a limited number of spots... all taken

 

Hey Howard, I wish you were near by here

I also agree that this is an awesome idea! And I think those who attend this class will definitely leave learning something new and maybe meet some new rotary owners.

I also wished I could find a higher capacity room but as of now 20 will be Max!

Here is a quick schedule..

Friday 20th
- 1PM - 2PM : Me and Chris will go test drive RX8 @ trussville Mazda
- 2PM - 4PM : Barber Grand Am friday session
- 4PM - 5PM : Pick up Chuck from the Airport
- 5PM - 6:30PM : Hang out @ my house
- 7PM - 9PM : Dinner

Saturday 21st

-8AM - 11AM : Grand Am race at Barber
-12PM - 1PM : Lunch @ Jim and Nicks
-1:30PM - 6PM : Seminar
-7PM - 9PM : Dinner with rotary owners (location TBA)

Sunday 22nd

-9AM - 12PM : Grand AM race @ Barber/ 1 on 1 with Chuck
-12PM - 1PM : Lunch TBA
-1:30PM - til : Grand Am race/ 1 on 1 with Chuck

 

FYI, I am still alive and arriving this coming Friday.

 

Schedule looks good for me. I'll be arriving in B'ham around lunch time after I drop off my daughter with the babysitter.

 

We'll decide on lunch location and you could meet us there.

I'll post more detail info later on this week... or send out an email (locations, address, time).

One other thing... I work at a locked facilities (on weekend). So, we all need to enter the building all together... So, if you are to meet me at my work, you HAVE to be on time!! NO exception!!! I suggest that you plan to meet us at lunch.

 

I imagine that I will most likely arrive in B'ham somewhere around 11:30am. So I'm good for lunch on.

 

Which Jim & Nicks are we meeting at for lunch?

 

Hey Don and Everyone else..

Lets take a quick vote on what kind of food you all want to have...

If we want hamburgers, there is a cool little place called, "Hamburger Heaven" on the way to Downtown from the track..

If you want sit down Thai, there is the Surin west downtown (but parking will be harder).

And then there is the Jim and Nicks.

Let me know what you want for dinner and lunch.. Otherwise, I guess I'll just pick (Hooters or J&N).

 

Thai works for me... so does Hooters, or anything really! LOL

 

How about Logan's on Friday night.

Something downtown Saturday for lunch, get us closer to UAB, maybe Thai, Chinese, whatever else is there.

And maybe J&N's or something in Trussville on Saturday since it is closer to the track, and the RX-8 guys wont' have as far to drive so maybe more will come.

 

Damn, if this were a little bit closer I'd love to attend......have fun guys

 

Can't wait for this weekend! The FD is clean and ready to go .

Dale

 

Alright.. Lets do this..

Friday Dinner (6:45PM - 9:30PM) - Logan's Steakhouse by my house. Address: 7724 Ludington Lane Birmingham AL 35210.

And here is a map



Saturday lunch (11:30AM - 1PM) - Surin West (Best Thai restaurant in Bham). Address: 1918 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205

And Here is a map



I've also put where we are going to park and where the seminar will be.

Saturday Dinner (7:00PM - 9:30PM) - Jim and Nicks (BBQ) in Trussville. Address: 1660 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235, USA

And the map



Well, Hope to see all of somewhere.... If you can, please post here which meals you are going to make it to.. this will help us get big enough tables so we could all sit together..

Thanks guys! This will be a FUN weekend!

PHIL

 

I plan to be at the Saturday lunch and the Saturday dinner.

 

Ill be in town friday night around 8 or so. Where are we meeting for Dinner friday? Ill be going to the race on Saturday also.

 

Friday Dinner (6:45PM - 9:30PM) - Logan's Steakhouse by my house. Address: 7724 Ludington Lane Birmingham AL 35210.

Id you get here before 6:30PM, come to my house. PM me and I'll give you directions.

PHIL

 

One thing Phil and I were talking about last night is power for the conference room for the class itself. If you're planning on bringing a laptop, bring a power strip and a short power cord. We might have to get creative plugging everything in .

Also, Chuck, would it be a good idea if attendees have Excel and the Datalogit software already loaded and ready on their laptops?

Can't wait for the class!

Dale

 

I'm only going to have access to one laptop instead of two like I hoped. Also the one I'm bringing is a second hand laptop that was purchased by my work for uploading satellite images and does not have Excel and since I don't have a the Datalogit software it's not on there either. If it's going to be more of a hassel to bring an unprepared laptop, then I just rather not bring it. Let me know.

Brad

 

Dale,

Thanks for mentioning that...

I think due to space and number of power outlets in the conference room, it might not be a bad idea to share a computer with someone next to you.

I'll bring my software with me for those who might have to install it on their computer.. due to new computer or forgot to install THEIR software at home

 

I'm iffy on even getting our laptop. My wife may need it to do some school work. If so I'll just look on with someone if that is ok. I can't think of anything he is going to go over that I can't write down anyway.

 

FYI: Blueflame04 on the forum has 2 saturday tickets, paddock pass, corral parking, for $60 (for 2 tickets).

If you are interested, let me know or PM Blueflame04.

PHIL

 

Thanks for the call Phil , sorry I'm going to miss this ... I'll try to make the BBQ though ... Dale , can't wait to chat with you about this , sign me up for a Tuning session !! :