Despr8dave
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As usual, thanks again Greg.
David
David
Who is going to PRI, Orlando ?
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David,
Anytime, sir.
Many are arriving early, some as soon as Sunday for set up and the SAE conference on Tuesday and Wednesday. I know we are tied up through Thursday. I fully expect that by Friday night a lot of folks will be ready to let their hair down.
The question is, who wants to do what, where, and when? Suggestions anyone?
Anytime, sir.
Many are arriving early, some as soon as Sunday for set up and the SAE conference on Tuesday and Wednesday. I know we are tied up through Thursday. I fully expect that by Friday night a lot of folks will be ready to let their hair down.
The question is, who wants to do what, where, and when? Suggestions anyone?
No "real" racing kart tracks, but there is an amusement park-style place nearby: http://www.magicalmidway.com/parkinfo.htm. Could be worth a grin.
On the food side of things it's just a matter of interest and budget. You'll have available the wallet-friendly pub stuff like Friday's, Applebee's, Bennigan's, Chili's, etc., the steakhouse options at $40-$60 per (Charley's and Vitos are in the neighborhood) or the really high-end places that are probably not what folks have in mind.
I'd hate to see someone bow out because of dress codes or budgets, so the pub approach may be best.
And there is always Race Rock.
Thoughts?
On the food side of things it's just a matter of interest and budget. You'll have available the wallet-friendly pub stuff like Friday's, Applebee's, Bennigan's, Chili's, etc., the steakhouse options at $40-$60 per (Charley's and Vitos are in the neighborhood) or the really high-end places that are probably not what folks have in mind.
I'd hate to see someone bow out because of dress codes or budgets, so the pub approach may be best.
And there is always Race Rock.
Thoughts?
Despr8dave
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I vote Race Rock!....a little loud, but where isn't.
Chris Wire
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Well, there is always Fun Spot Action Park or Fun 'n Wheels, both nearby.
Fun Spot Action Park
And what ever happened to Malibu Grand Prix? I did a search and found the website, but there was no longer an Orlando location listed.
As far as a gathering, we may want to gather a head count and possibly try to make a group reservation somewhere. Six or eight people probably would be no problem, but 12+ would likely have us waiting a while to be seated.
Chris "Not going to the show, but a fun night out couldn't hurt!" Wire
Fun Spot Action Park
And what ever happened to Malibu Grand Prix? I did a search and found the website, but there was no longer an Orlando location listed.
As far as a gathering, we may want to gather a head count and possibly try to make a group reservation somewhere. Six or eight people probably would be no problem, but 12+ would likely have us waiting a while to be seated.
Chris "Not going to the show, but a fun night out couldn't hurt!" Wire
Despr8dave
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I believe the Malibu Gran Prix was or is under an Andretti Gran Prix or something like that but I can't find any info on it. You can see it from I-4.......not sure it is still open.
Chris,
I called Race Rock and discovered that they do *not* take reservations. If we try for Friday at, say, 8:00 during PRI the place will be a circus. However, showing up early and waiting in the bar for a table might not be too painful, but the magic word is "early".
Thoughts?
Here's one option: The show closes down at 5:00, and by the time everyone gets packed up, out the door, and drives the 1/2 mile or so to the restaurant it will be pushing 6:00. At that time the wait is, what, and hour, maybe? It's still risky, but an early dinner gives folks time to go out and play later.
Here's another option: Get reservations elsewhere. As a test I just called Charley's Steakhouse--a popular, mid-priced operation also nearby--and was told they are accepting reservations for that evening. There are other places, of course, but I would make reservations soon.
I'm good either way.
Here's another option: Get reservations elsewhere. As a test I just called Charley's Steakhouse--a popular, mid-priced operation also nearby--and was told they are accepting reservations for that evening. There are other places, of course, but I would make reservations soon.
I'm good either way.
Richy Gonzalez
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I'm game and also vote for Race Rock. It's probably one of the easiest place for everyone to get to.
Chris Wire
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I'd be good w/ Charley's as well. It has a great reputation, and I think that waiting around for smaller tables in a packed house like Race Rock will limit the amount of "quality time" the group might have.
Maybe Charley's would have a room similar to Steak & Ale or Ruth's Chris where a group might be better isolated rather than a crowded, noisy bar scene like Race Rock.
Chris Wire
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I'm spreading the word in CFR. Richy, would Ray be up for it? Hollywood? Fred? Junktech? Raymon?