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The Fourth Annual Tomcatt Memorial Meet will take place the weekend of June 19-21, 2009. This event is open to all Vintage members, and known Pre-Vints. S2000 ownership is NOT a requirement.
This event is named in honor of our dear friend Tom Curda (AKA Tomcatt), who passed away May 24th, 2006. Rt. 26 was his all-time favorite driving roads.
This meet is about two things:
Friendship:
Many of us have remarked on the friendships that started with the purchase of this car and participation in this forum. Many of these friendships have continued throughout life's twists and turns, and have transcended the actual ownership of the car. Everyone at the Tomcatt meet is a friend, whether we've known each other since the beginning of S2KI, or we'll only get to know you the day of the meet.
The Drive:
Ohio Route 26, from Cambridge to Marietta, Ohio, previously one of Car & Driver's 10 best drives in the USA, consists of 80 miles of twisties and elevation changes; perfect for the S2000. You will enjoy driving through rural areas complete with rivers, forests, farms and covered bridges. For the past two years, we have also added Ohio Rt. 555 to our day's drive. This is a spectacular rollercoaster of a road, much of it recently repaved. We'll revisit the same route this year as we did the past two years. Our drive will take up most of the day on Saturday: 7 hours, 215 miles, 2 rest stops, a lunch break, and one stop for gas. If you like to challenge your car and yourself, and enjoy the sound of VTEC then this is the drive for you! If you like to get your heart pumping when behind the wheel, then this drive will not disappoint. Expect to drive the way this car was meant to be driven!
For those who are looking for a more moderate drive, this year we will have also have a Touring drive group. While the Spirited group takes on Rt. 555 on Saturday morning, a more scenic, parallel route will be taken by the Touring group. After lunch, both groups will experience Rt. 26 on the way back to the hotel.
Marietta, Ohio will be our home base. Arrive on Friday, drive on Saturday, party Saturday evening, head homeward on Sunday.
Hotel:
I have reserved a block of 20 rooms at the Hampton Inn in Marietta for Friday, June 19th & Saturday, June 20th. The phone number is 740-373-5353. When calling for your reservation, tell them you are with yet another Honda group, and our group code is TCR (TomCatt Run). Room cost is $94/night + tax. Most rooms are standard doubles, but folks who call early can request a king ($117), but no guarantees. The block of rooms will be held until May 19th, 2009.
Please post your interest in this thread. A separate drive group thread will be started sometime this winter.
This post will be updated with additional information as the date approaches.
Jonas, sounds fantastic. I was with you folks in spirit this year and really hope to make it next year. PS - One of the nicest magnets I've seen yet, good job.
I miss Tom and I miss Route 26. It's really way too early for me to know if I can attend, but I will keep it in mind. If at all possible, I'll be there. Put me down as an if possible. Thanks.
10-13-2008, 11:02 AM
Fourth Annual Tomcatt Memorial Meet 2009
You really need to come to this.
