Best roads for a nice spirited drive? Central Valley area
08-20-2014, 02:08 PM
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Best roads for a nice spirited drive? Central Valley area
So, after being a Porsche guy my whole life, I fell prey to the new Stingray and just picked it up.
Looking for a nice drive to bring this new beast in! We are located in Stockton/Modesto area and was thinking up and over to mono lake, through Yosemite and north on 395 to 88 and back down to five...
My brother bought the blue one....
Thoughts? Or ideas?
Looking for a nice drive to bring this new beast in! We are located in Stockton/Modesto area and was thinking up and over to mono lake, through Yosemite and north on 395 to 88 and back down to five...
My brother bought the blue one....
Thoughts? Or ideas?
08-20-2014, 02:19 PM
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Le Mans Master
Big fire around Yosemite so I'd take 108 or 4 over to 395. Also stop in at Calaveras Big Trees State Park if you take 4 and take a walk thru the north grove. You won't regret it. Some of the largest old growth redwoods in the world.
08-20-2014, 03:37 PM
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152 to 166 to 25 south... Can then take 168 either to 5 or 101 and work your way back north, or work your way down to 41/46 for some more good scenic twisties.
08-20-2014, 04:54 PM
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I will be going over Tioga Pass in September...fall colors
So, after being a Porsche guy my whole life, I fell prey to the new Stingray and just picked it up.
Looking for a nice drive to bring this new beast in! We are located in Stockton/Modesto area and was thinking up and over to mono lake, through Yosemite and north on 395 to 88 and back down to five...
My brother bought the blue one....
Thoughts? Or ideas?
Looking for a nice drive to bring this new beast in! We are located in Stockton/Modesto area and was thinking up and over to mono lake, through Yosemite and north on 395 to 88 and back down to five...
My brother bought the blue one....
Thoughts? Or ideas?
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08-20-2014, 05:36 PM
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should be beautiful. Really want to enjoy the twisty's without fear of other cars or the CHP....do Laguna Seca or Thunderhill Raceway....a lot faster and a lot safer.
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No rollover protection at all...so we are a no-go on tracks. That was my very first thought!
Thunderhill was my first choice....
08-20-2014, 05:41 PM
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Right....if you have ever witnessed a rollover on a
track, you would completely agree. Rarely happens, but when it does it is nice to have a roof. Drive safe and enjoy the car. I am looking forward to my trip over Tioga.
08-20-2014, 08:04 PM
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Wednesday October 22nd, Hooked On Driving has a Corvette Luncheon at Maxwell and Coastal Range Tour.
From their website: Corvette drivers and guests, join us for this VERY popular lunch and drive through the secret mountain passes in the little-known Coastal range of northern California. Destination? Thunderhill Raceway! Here is the plan: 12:30 Arrive at Maxwell Inn for a great buffet lunch, 1:15 Brief presentation from the HOD/WSCC/NCM leadership, 2:00 Depart in to the mountains headed for historic burg Stonyford, 3:00 - 3:30 - Tour Stonyford Museum - enjoy fresh air the Stonyford citizens' great home made cookies, coffee and cake, 3:30 - 4:30 - Finish tour, through metropolis Elk Creek, then turn to the east and finish at Thunderhill Raceway 4:30 - 5:00. Tour Thunderhill facilities 5:10 - 5:30 Parade laps on this spectacular road course 5:45 - Farewell, or Stay for the HOD track event the following day!
Register on Hooked on Driving's website if you are interested in driving on Thunderhill at a reduced speed...
From their website: Corvette drivers and guests, join us for this VERY popular lunch and drive through the secret mountain passes in the little-known Coastal range of northern California. Destination? Thunderhill Raceway! Here is the plan: 12:30 Arrive at Maxwell Inn for a great buffet lunch, 1:15 Brief presentation from the HOD/WSCC/NCM leadership, 2:00 Depart in to the mountains headed for historic burg Stonyford, 3:00 - 3:30 - Tour Stonyford Museum - enjoy fresh air the Stonyford citizens' great home made cookies, coffee and cake, 3:30 - 4:30 - Finish tour, through metropolis Elk Creek, then turn to the east and finish at Thunderhill Raceway 4:30 - 5:00. Tour Thunderhill facilities 5:10 - 5:30 Parade laps on this spectacular road course 5:45 - Farewell, or Stay for the HOD track event the following day!
Register on Hooked on Driving's website if you are interested in driving on Thunderhill at a reduced speed...
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08-21-2014, 12:06 AM
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Highway 299 from redding to Eureka
HIghway 36 from Redding to Eureka
HIghway 128 through Napa
HIghway 36 from Redding to Eureka
HIghway 128 through Napa
08-21-2014, 01:47 AM
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Let me know what/when you decide. I am also in the Modesto area and am always looking for reasons to take my car out. I like to cut through 84 on my way to 17 to hit the coast but there is always traffic. PCH is always a great trip. And the Hooked on Driving trip mentioned above sounds interesting. I need to find a little more info on that.
08-21-2014, 12:59 PM
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In the Fresno area, 211, powerhouse, tollhouse and out 180 near Kings Canyon. The Beaver Bar and grill is a great destination.
08-21-2014, 02:19 PM
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Let me know what/when you decide. I am also in the Modesto area and am always looking for reasons to take my car out. I like to cut through 84 on my way to 17 to hit the coast but there is always traffic. PCH is always a great trip. And the Hooked on Driving trip mentioned above sounds interesting. I need to find a little more info on that.
PCH is great I agree, just quite a drive from here when the mountain passes beckon...
