GreenCactus Posted January 29, 2018 Report Posted January 29, 2018 Event Title: Daytona 500 Run Event Date: 02/18/2018 01:00 PM to 02/18/2018 05:00 PM Event Address: 19616 Fisher Road, Poolesville, 20837, United States Let's celebrate the start of the 2018 racing season and therefore a sign that Spring is eventually coming by going for a drive and watching the Daytona 500! When: Sunday, February 18, 2018 @ 1:00pm Where: Cuginis - 19616 Fisher Road, Poolesville MD 20837 Details: We will meet in the Cuginis parking lot in Poolesville at 1:00pm and depart at approximately 1:15pm. We will go on a short (30-40 minutes) drive on the nearby roads. Since we are gathering to watch a NASCAR race, the route will consist of all LEFT TURNS! After the drive, we will return to Cuginis for food, drinks and race watching. The route will NOT include Whites Ferry. Sunday is all day happy hour at Cuginis, $4 draft pints, $5 personal pizzas, $.50 wings and a few other specials. Their tap list is constantly changing but they keep an up to date list on Untappd. https://untappd.com/v/cuginis-restaurant-bar/863949 In case of inclement weather, the drive portion will be cancelled. *We will be sitting in the bar at Cuginis. If anyone in your group is under 21, you may be asked to sit on the restaurant side. RSVP on the event here: Daytona 500 Run
1975_mini Posted January 29, 2018 Report Posted January 29, 2018 this sounds awesome to me 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
CarlB Posted January 29, 2018 Report Posted January 29, 2018 We are looking forward to it! Spring can't be far off.
GreenCactus Posted February 13, 2018 Author Report Posted February 13, 2018 The weather is looking pretty good for Sunday, especially since we aren't starting until the afternoon. We did a partial test run on Sunday and the roads are in pretty good shape. Some things to note for the event: -There will be no route sheets, so please be sure you have a radio. We will have another Poolesville resident as a sweeper, so we won't lose anyone! - Games! There will be some silly games and trivia to keep you occupied during the race.* *The race starts at 3pm. I really don't expect anyone to stay for the ENTIRE race (though, you're welcome to). 1
CarlB Posted February 13, 2018 Report Posted February 13, 2018 We will stay for the race. The last 15 minutes are where it happens. Everything leading up to that is just figuring out what they need to do. 1
GreenCactus Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Posted February 14, 2018 If you are planning on attending, could you please update your RSVP? I know a few people have told me they are coming, but according to the RSVP list, it's just me. Also, if you are planning on staying until the end of the race, Cuginis closes at 8pm. The race should be done by then, but in past years the Daytona 500 has taken forever. They may stay open a little later if there are a lot of people there, but they usually won't. The bar/restaurant across the street is open much later and will also be showing the race.
GreenCactus Posted February 15, 2018 Author Report Posted February 15, 2018 I might have spoken too soon about the weather. At this point, I'm not going to change anything. I will make the call by 11am on Sunday if I'm cancelling the run. I do not plan on cancelling the race watching because I can walk there.
GreenCactus Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Posted February 18, 2018 We just finished the route check. The roads are wet, but otherwise no issues, so we’re on!
