Fiat Freak Out 2010

jprisbe · Post by **jprisbe** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:28 am

Fiat Freak Out 2010
July 8th - 11th, 2010
Asheville, NC

Watch http://www.flu.org for details as they evolve.

ga.spyder · Post by **ga.spyder** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 5:18 pm

All Fiat owners in the S.E.,we have to step up to the plate for this FFO.The FLU brass wants us to prove that the club isnt a 'Northeast' club anymore.We have a really tough act to follow,the Pa. guys threw a well run and organized Freakout this year.So...if you are a member,make plans to join in or volunteer to help out.If you arent a FLU member,there is no good reason not to join! And Ron Luxmore....plenty of time to get a cheap flight!!Remember,I have a car you can use,and its even red!!(it has carb though

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Craig

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:47 pm

Count me in! I'll try to bring as many Fiats as I can. Should be real fun, especially since we're making a special run to the Tail Of The Dragon.

ga.spyder · Post by **ga.spyder** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:59 pm

AHHHHHH....I been there so many times there are rumors of changing the name to 'Tale of the Nelson'

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 8:47 am

Then it's a crooked tail indeed.

Jimb · Post by **Jimb** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:52 am

Is there such a thing as a Fiat freakout in the North west?

Jim

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:55 am

i hear that Denise will be loaning Fiats for any west coast visitors. Anyone flying into chicago most likely could hitch a ride with Lee or myself. (hint to you Hawaii guys)

narfire · Post by **narfire** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 11:01 am

Jimb wrote:Is there such a thing as a Fiat freakout in the North west?

Jim

Jim, Kinda.... there is an event in Oregon in the summer and there was a thred not too long ago about a western FFO. Not sure who is leading that one or if there is anyone for that matter, but I'm considering the Oregon trip and hope a few more from up here could make it as well.
Just have to get another passport, mine just went through the wash.
Chris

Jimb · Post by **Jimb** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 11:59 am

narfire wrote:
Jim, Kinda.... there is an event in Oregon in the summer and there was a thred not too long ago about a western FFO. Not sure who is leading that one or if there is anyone for that matter, but I'm considering the Oregon trip and hope a few more from up here could make it as well.
Just have to get another passport, mine just went through the wash.
Chris

Any idea when that is? I'd be up for that...it's a great drive, especially down the coast 101.

Jim

ventura ace · Post by **ventura ace** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 2:17 pm

Summer time, usually in July. The best tap for information for this event is the Mirafiori Forum (http://www.mirafiori.com/) and the Oregon Mailing list. If you'd like to e-mail me, I can forward your e-mail to the Oregon list.

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 3:26 pm

The Oregon event will be the third weekend of July so the Iron Butts can go from FFO to Oregon this year.

NitroDemon · Post by **NitroDemon** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 3:54 pm

mdrburchette wrote:The Oregon event will be the third weekend of July so the Iron Butts can go from FFO to Oregon this year.

Im going to deffinatly have to try to get my car finished and road ready for the Oregon Event! I Deffinatly want to go since I'm only in Washington, Oregon isent too bad of a drive xD. I Sure hope my cars done by then x_x

rlux4 · Post by **rlux4** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:37 pm

Thanks for the offer Craig. There's nothing I would love more than to make it out there. I'd even drive a carb'd Spider! We'll have to see how things are going work-wise and money-wise though. So far we're able to stay above water, but Krissy is the comptroller and it may be a stretch to talk her into it. I'm working on it.
Nitro: I have driven up to the event in Oregon two years running. It ends up being about a 2000 mile trip. Ventura Ace has me beat though, last year (Oregon 08) he drove about 8000 miles all told on a trip that included the event. In July!
Ron

NitroDemon · Post by **NitroDemon** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 11:57 pm

rlux4 wrote: I have driven up to the event in Oregon two years running. It ends up being about a 2000 mile trip.
Ron

What goes on at these events? Do you all just drive out and meet up somewhere, or is that just the start of a 2000 mile drive from the meeting point?

rlux4 · Post by **rlux4** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:13 am

It's a 3-4 day camping event. People start showing up before it officially starts, which is on a Friday. It's at Howard Prarie Lake just outside of Ashville which is a private camping grounds right on the lake. We get the whole lake front section of the place reserved for Fiaters only for the event. There are informal drives and an autocross for those who want to participate, or you could just relax and enjoy one of the most beautiful lakefront settings I've ever seen. There are two meals that are for the entire group, a breakfast and a dinner. For those who don't enjoy tent camping there are facilities available (schooners), but they go pretty quickly, being as there aren't many. Here's a look at the 2007 event:
http://www.mirafiori.com/gallery/oregon2007
I couldn't find 2008 gallery which was my first year, and the year that Jim McGill brought the new 500 from Ireland and let anyone who wanted to drive it, but here's one of my pictures from Oregon 08. It's getting ready for the evening around the campfire where awards are handed out:

And a shot of some of the cars with Jim McGill's 500:

Ron

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