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Title: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: Norman Bagi on December 11, 2011, 10:30:34 PM
It looks like the 2nd Stampede will be a Southern Stampede ending at the 2012 Jefferson 500 @ Summit Point West Virginia. This Stampede will be shorter than the previous one and will run from Southern Virginia to Northern Virginia ending at the races at Summit Point.  I have been in contact with Brian Walsh (Racer walsh) and they will be doing a benefit to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project and will let our Pinto's on the track to run around.  Plus we get to see Pinto's race, you may not get that oportunity again.
One other stop I have planned is the National Firearms Museum, they have pretty much every gun ever made on display amongst other items and information.
I have been working over the past months to get us a NASCAR track to visit, but with the end of the season and now the holidays, they have been slow at getting back to us.  I wil continue to push for one of the big ones (Bristol, Martinsville or Richmond) all of them if they let us, hopefuly one of the contacts will come through.
Shoot me an email if you want to come, or if you have some ideas or stops along the way. We are looking at driving on Thursday-Friday May 17th & 18th and staying for the races on Saturday the 19th, heading out home on Sunday the 20th.
 
bosspinto@pintostampede.com
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: Troll on December 20, 2011, 08:40:50 AM
thats not in the south.  :( thats still above the mason dixon line. Anything near AL LA GA or FLA, somewhere actually in the south?  8)
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: George Davis on December 20, 2011, 09:00:36 AM
technically south as this is the Mason Dixon line
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: 80_2.3_ESS on December 20, 2011, 10:11:58 AM
ARGH!!!!  >:( >:( >:(

Just to get to Summit Point is a 7 hour southern ride for me. Then I would have to add the trip onto that to just get to the start point.

When can we do a New England Run? I would be in on that so quick.
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: Norman Bagi on December 31, 2011, 06:39:04 AM
So, who wants to go?
ESS, you can drive down with us, we have the Pinto's in North East Pa.
We may add the Wood Brothers museum to the trip.
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: Norman Bagi on January 07, 2012, 07:14:26 PM
So I am still working on some race tracks, but here are some other things I plan on working into the Stampede.
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/14179 (http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/14179) The National Firearms Museum, should have some realy cool firepower.

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/12738 (http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/12738) A TANK museum which has one of the biggest privately owned collections in the world.

http://woodbrothersracing.com/?page_id=103 (http://woodbrothersracing.com/?page_id=103) Wood Borthers Racing, what more can you say, "FORD!" And the winner of last years Daytona 500, Wood Brothers has a storied history in NASCAR, this could be a fun visit.
 
I still only have a few people who emailed that they want to go, please let me know if you want to attend.  I recieved a ton of emails from those who missed that last one asking me to do more so they could go.  For those who have not traveled in a Pinto Caravan, it is pretty cool.  An American adventure and roadtrip.
Thanks,

Norm Bagi
646-408-7526
www.pintostampede.com (http://www.pintostampede.com/)
www.lemons-aid.com (http://www.lemons-aid.com/)
bosspinto@pintostampede.com (bosspinto@pintostampede.com)
 
 
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: flash041 on January 07, 2012, 10:32:55 PM
Would the starting point be in Stuart Va or near there? Thats about 15 hours away from me . Ill talk to others here in the midwest to see if any one here wants to  make the trip together.   
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: DreamBean on January 07, 2012, 11:35:57 PM
I'd love to go. But I have to see what I can work out on this end. Things are kinda tight after the wife has been out of work for two weeks from having two tumors removed from her left arm. A lap around a road course. I always wanted to do that.
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: dga57 on January 08, 2012, 12:22:03 AM
So I am still working on some race tracks, but here are some other things I plan on working into the Stampede.
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/14179 The National Firearms Museum, should have some realy cool firepower.

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/12738 A TANK museum which has one of the biggest privately owned collections in the world.

http://woodbrothersracing.com/?page_id=103 Wood Borthers Racing, what more can you say, "FORD!" And the winner of last years Daytona 500, Wood Brothers has a storied history in NASCAR, this could be a fun visit.
 
I still only have a few people who emailed that they want to go, please let me know if you want to attend.  I recieved a ton of emails from those who missed that last one asking me to do more so they could go.  For those who have not traveled in a Pinto Caravan, it is pretty cool.  An American adventure and roadtrip.
Thanks,

Norm Bagi
646-408-7526
www.pintostampede.com
www.lemons-aid.com
bosspinto@pintostampede.com
 
 

For whatever it's worth, I've been to that tank museum in Danville and it is well worth the time.  Good choice for a stop!
Dwayne :)
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: DreamBean on January 08, 2012, 03:30:23 AM
Where is the starting point or is that yet to be determined? Charlotte Motor Speedway? Myrtle Beach? Gatlinburg Tenn.? Just throwing out Ideas.
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: 72pair on January 08, 2012, 10:01:45 AM
I'd be interested in knowing the start point. Summit Point is only about a 7 hour haul from me in SC according to mapquest. JT
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: Norman Bagi on January 08, 2012, 08:37:42 PM
Tommy, First Louise and I wish Sherry all the best.  I hope she has a speedy recovery, we had so much fun last time and meeting you two was great. 
 
Second, The starting point is still up for grabs.  I was hoping for Bristol or Martinsville, but they are less than quick on the response so I have to plan around this.  Right now I would say the start is the Wood Brothers in Stuart Virginia just west of Martinsville.
 
I will add updates on the trip and locations of interest, once again we will drive for the Wounded Warrior Project.
 
Norm
 
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: pintoman on January 09, 2012, 05:46:50 PM
Hey Norm,Put me on the list.Sounds like a lot of fun.
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: Norman Bagi on January 09, 2012, 09:26:11 PM
Harley, You are on the list.  See you in May.
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: jimk351c on January 11, 2012, 07:19:39 AM
Folks, this is a great opportunity. I'm counting at least 6 Pinto race cars right now that will be on track. Not only is Peter Brock the Grand Marshall, but we'll have a special IMSA RS / 2.5 Challenge reunion race with Pintos, Datsun 510s, 2002s, etc. There is a Datsun 510 club that shows up every year for this. It would be great to have the Pintos show up in full force!

Hope to see many of you there.

Jim Karamanis
Event Registrar, Jefferson 500
http://vrgonline.org
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: jimk351c on January 11, 2012, 07:26:54 AM
A lap around a road course. I always wanted to do that.

Come on out, I'll make sure you get that lap. 
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: Norman Bagi on January 13, 2012, 12:03:14 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen, Start your engines. 

Our official start to the Stampede 2012 will be at Bristol Motor Speedway!!!!!!

You do not want to miss this!  Short track with banking turns!

Sign up now at bosspinto@pintostampede.com


Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: DreamBean on January 14, 2012, 02:58:52 AM
BRISTOL BABY!!!!!! A Roundy Round a Road course. Drove in Circles for 5 years, Got that down, But I will have to get Harley to teach me a few Road Course tips. Gives me a good reason to put a rear sway bar on now.
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: pintoman on January 15, 2012, 08:09:14 AM
Hey Tommy it's easy,just put a blind fold on then turn left and right.Whats so hard about that.I hope to see you two at Bristel.
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: r4pinto on January 15, 2012, 02:15:13 PM
Ohhhhhh it's so tempting but gotta see what show/car activity to miss this year. Too much to do, not enough time or money. Although, what could be cooler than Bristol & Pinto.
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: Cookieboystoys on January 16, 2012, 08:17:35 AM
Be sure to check out the home page of the Pinto Stampede for the latest details on the upcoming 2012 Pinto Stampede starting May 17th at the Bristol Motor Speedway. Ladies and Gentlemen, Start your Engines!

~~> http://www.pintostampede.com/
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: Norman Bagi on January 30, 2012, 09:36:46 PM
I heard from Brian "Racer Walsh" and so far 10 Pinto's will be racing at the Jefferson 500 at Summit Point. Can you imagine, 10 Pinto's racing around the track with multiple Pinto's in attendance watching.  oh, and we get to drive the track as well. The Jefferson 500 will hold a fund raiser for the Wounded Warrior Project.

We are dedicating this Stampede to Richie Evans for his induction into the  NASCAR hall of fame.  Richie drove a Modified Pinto in the 70's and won more than half the races he entered.  We all ready have the blessing of his family.  A Pinto driver in the Hall of Fame!!!!!

Also we are in negotiations with Martinsville and Richmond, hopefully we can get one or two more tracks to drive along with Bristol. 

I will keep you posted on any new events as they arise.
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: pintopaul2003 on February 08, 2012, 06:49:57 PM
come north us in the rust belt havent seen many pinto's. better yet just drive them up and park them in my driveway thanks pintopaul n.y
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: Norman Bagi on February 08, 2012, 08:49:55 PM
Pintopaul, just ride down with us. I am leaving form the North Eastern part of Pennsylvania.
 
Title: Re: The Second Stampede (A Southern Stampede!)
Post by: pinto21 on February 22, 2012, 01:56:10 PM
LOOKING FORWARD TO MAKING ANOTHER PINTO STAMPEDE IN MAY,REALLY ENJOYED THE CONVOY TO CARLISLE LAST JUNE.
GRANDSON AND I BOTH HAVE 79 PINTO'S , AS HE FELL IN LOVE WITH MINE AFTER DRIVING IT. WE FOUND BOTH CARS IN MISSOURI, JUST A STATE WEST OF US. RESTORED BOTH CARS HERE AT THE HOUSE. HIS IS A BRIGHT YELLOW,MINE IS A VIPER BLUE, BOTH ARE 2.3 ENGINES, AUTO TRANS. WE DROVE TO CARLISLE IN MY CAR, RAN FINE, BUT BROKE A FRONT SHOCK ON PA. TURNPIKE,THANKS TO A POT HOLE. WE MADE REPAIR AT THE SHOW,VENDOR HAD SHOCKS. MY CAR HAD 12610 MILES ON IT
AS IT WAS DAMAGED IN 1980, SAT UNTIL 2007,BUT HAD LITTLE RUST, NICE UNDER COATING. WE DO PRETTY WELL AT LOCAL CAR SHOWS, HOPE GRANDSON WILL ENTER HIS THIS SUMMER. COME JOIN US IN VIRGINIA THIS MAY, HAVE A GOOD TIME.
WE APPRECIATE ALL THE HELP WE HAVE HAD FROM VARIOUS PCCA MEMBERS, LIKE FAMILY,THANK YOU ALL
       PINTO21.