Calling ALL Ms - Sat July 14th @ 9am. "M" Rally from West LA to OC to San Diego

[Giggs]

Update: Hey everyone here's an update. Due to the unexpected size of this rally we are looking into alternate destinations in the event that we just have too many cars for Stone Brewery's parking lot. Not a big deal, we are still planning for the destination to be Stone Brewery, however if on the way down there they cannot accommodate us we would like to have an alternate in mind. Does anyone have any suggestions for places close to Stone Brewery with large lots?

On another note, this is going to be a great rally!!!

[WarriorEd22]

Hey Giggs, I just want to say that you're the best event organizer. Keep up the good work!

[Giggs]

Originally Posted by WarriorEd22

Hey Giggs, I just want to say that you're the best event organizer. Keep up the good work!

Thanks bud! I couldn't do it without all you guys, and Josh, the man who knows everyone in SoCal who owns an M3 LOL

[Giggs]

Here's a potential alternate, sounds like a good one to me:

Iron Fist Brewing Company
1305 Hot Spring Way #101
Vista, CA 92081

I just called and spoke to their manager. They said they would love to have us and can accommodate all of our cars. They have lots of parking on site, parking on the street, and a giant lot at the end of the culdasac. They are also family friendly for all ages and have gourmet food trucks that provide food on Saturdays. Thoughts?

[WarriorEd22]

Originally Posted by Giggs

Here's a potential alternate, sounds like a good one to me:

Iron Fist Brewing Company
1305 Hot Spring Way #101
Vista, CA 92081

I just called and spoke to their manager. They said they would love to have us and can accommodate all of our cars. They have lots of parking on site, parking on the street, and a giant lot at the end of the culdasac. They are also family friendly for all ages and have gourmet food trucks that provide food on Saturdays. Thoughts?

I can help find another place just "in case" of course lol. You're looking for a brewery, nothing else, am I right?

[glockperfect]

Let me start by saying I am not an expert. However, I have been to iron fist. While it was on a Sunday and there were no food trucks, the brewery is not large. People who like craft brews will enjoy the beer, but my sense is that the food will not be close to what would be expected at stone. The parking area is substantial but a little spread out.

Anyone know what Karl Strauss' parking situation is like on a Saturday? Just another suggestion for a fall-back option. It was last summer that I went to iron fist, so maybe things have changed.

[BPMSport]

Going to try and make this sounds like a cool run!

[WarriorEd22]

Hey my buddy is coming along, he doesn't drink at all so is there any alternatives for him?

[cooler2442]

Originally Posted by WarriorEd22

Hey my buddy is coming along, he doesn't drink at all so is there any alternatives for him?

Tell him to enjoy the rally & food but not drink the booze.

[WarriorEd22]

Originally Posted by cooler2442

Tell him to enjoy the rally & food but not drink the booze.

Haha okay cool, phoning him right now. Thanks a lot man.

[Mr C]

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Going to try and make this sounds like a cool run!

The last one to Santa Barbara was AMAZING!

We took over both lanes of PCH.

Here are a few images from that one...

[Mr C]

Originally Posted by WarriorEd22

Hey my buddy is coming along, he doesn't drink at all so is there any alternatives for him?

The Shoe Master (my daughter 15) is coming along and she doesn't drink either.

No worries...

[WarriorEd22]

Originally Posted by Mr C

The Shoe Master (my daughter 15) is coming along and she doesn't drink either.

No worries...

Wait she's 15 (not in a bad way)... haha I was just talking about my 32 year old buddy that's been working on cars with me ever since high school. He's never drank in his life, he's not into it he says... lol

Anyways, I'll see everyone there!

[Mr C]

Originally Posted by WarriorEd22

Wait she's 15

And not only that, she is way into cars. She starts driving in November, and what does she wants, an M3 (E46) yeah right!

[WarriorEd22]

Originally Posted by Mr C

And not only that, she is way into cars. She starts driving in November, and what does she wants, an M3 (E46) yeah right!

Trust me, when kids are into cars, the father is going to be poor! Haha jk, but anyways, hope you and your daughter have the best time! This thing is seriously getting me more and more excited! Can't wait man!

Btw, do you have more pics of last year's?

[Mr C]

Originally Posted by WarriorEd22

Btw, do you have more pics of last year's?

Last year, those were from LAST MONTH!

[WarriorEd22]

Originally Posted by Mr C

Last year, those were from LAST MONTH!

That's awesome. Is there a rally/caravan like this every month?

[Mr C]

Originally Posted by WarriorEd22

That's awesome. Is there a rally/caravan like this every month?

YEP, next month we are heading back up North to Solvang, it's going to be HUGE...

Why do we do it, because we like driving our cars.

[Giggs]

Originally Posted by Mr C

YEP, next month we are heading back up North to Solvang, it's going to be HUGE...

Why do we do it, because we like driving our cars.

[Giggs]

Originally Posted by glockperfect

Let me start by saying I am not an expert. However, I have been to iron fist. While it was on a Sunday and there were no food trucks, the brewery is not large. People who like craft brews will enjoy the beer, but my sense is that the food will not be close to what would be expected at stone. The parking area is substantial but a little spread out.

Anyone know what Karl Strauss' parking situation is like on a Saturday? Just another suggestion for a fall-back option. It was last summer that I went to iron fist, so maybe things have changed.

Thanks for the input! The food will definitely not be what we would expect at Stone, nor will it be as epic of a brewery to check out. And obviously this will be a gametime decision the day of because I plan on calling Stone Brewery enroute as we get close to check on the parking, etc, and if it cannot accommodate us then going to the alternate. I will brief everyone on this the morning of. I would just hate to get to Stone Brewery and not be able to park all the cars together and risk ruining the end of the event (due to the huge interest now in the rally future events we will try to reserve parking at the destination).

On the other hand, Iron Fist may be a great option because there is a very large parking lot at the end of the culdesac where all the cars could be together. Also, the food truck will be there and its outdoors so people could order food and hang out and talk outside with their rides, or go inside and enjoy a nice cold brew. Also, the brewery inside is family friendly so underage M enthusiasts and their guests are welcome

Regarding KStrauss, I tried calling them today however they seem to only be open Mon-Fri. Im going to check with them on Monday to see what their story is. It does seem like they have a large lot though because it connects with a shopping center. All good problems to have

[SDPRT]

This is outta control!!!

[SDPRT]

Also Giggs any chance you want to end it in Downtown? There are several restaurants such as The Tilted Kilt or Basic Pizza. All right next to Petco Park. There are two huge lots there and the Padres are out of town (in LA lol). The only issue is having to pay for parking. It may be free when there are no events going on at the stadium.