Skyline Runs Revisited - Run 1: November 5th

[Petlizard]

There has been lots of interests in M-owners (current as well as former) getting together for meet and drive exploring the great driving roads we have out here in the area. I’ve been able to put together a run in the spirit of the Skyline Drive Runs made famous by Darkstar Zero and other forum members from 2009 through 2012. Some of these roads were shown to me by these runs while other are discoveries I’ve made on my own playing around in these areas for the past decade or so. So here are the logistics:

Date: Sunday, 11/5/17.
Time: meeting from 9:15am-9:45am
Briefing will be at 9:45am and we’ll try to head out by no later than 10am
Location: parking lot of of Wegmans located inside Village at Leesburg shopping center (101 Cross Trail Blvd SE, Leesburg, VA 20175). There’s not a gas station inside this shopping center so you’d want to fill up prior to getting here.
Routes: We will be heading west and checking out some great back roads that will eventually take us through the Shenandoah. We will not be going on the actual Skyline drive for this run though. Exact route will be provided on the day of.
Duration: The run will be broken into two halves with a short lunch in between. Each half should be about 60-90 minutes including time for meeting points and taking photos. Total time will be 4-5 hrs if you stay for the whole run.
Cost: Free. You just need to pay for your own gas and food.
Cars: All European sport cars/super cars are welcome. I’m looking to keep our group bto 10-20 cars to have things be more manageable.

Our goal is to enjoy the discovery of new roads, meet new friends, and push our cars a bit more than we would under normal driving conditions. However, we’re not looking to create problems with local residents, or law enforcement, or put anyone in danger so there are a few rules:
1) No speeding on the highway (this is an easy way to draw attention from the state police to our group)
2) Don’t cut blind corners (or you may die)
3) Slow down on hills
4) Try to maintain a respectful attitude when coming into contact with other drivers (use signals, no illegal passing or tailgating, etc.) I’m sure many of us will want to come back to these roads again after the run to explore them so let’s keep our vehicles off of any wanted list.

Please add your forum name and vehicle description if you’re looking to attend. This will give me an idea of how our numbers will shape up over the next two weeks.

[1BlackDropTop]

1BlackDropTop RSVP for 4: Me Alpine White E90 M3; Dad Space Grey E90 M3; Uncle Steel Grey E46 M3; Bro in law Jet Black Z4si

[iverson3yoo]

Iverson3Yoo - white e90 m3

[Petlizard]

I organized our so-far list to include myself

Petlizard: f-type or c63
1BlackDropTop: Alpine White E90 M3
Dad: Space Grey E90 M3
Uncle: Steel Grey E46 M3
Bro in law: Jet Black Z4si
Iverson3Yoo: white e90 m3

[k3silk]

Originally Posted by Petlizard

I organized our so-far list to include myself

Petlizard: f-type or c63
1BlackDropTop: Alpine White E90 M3
Dad: Space Grey E90 M3
Uncle: Steel Grey E46 M3
Bro in law: Jet Black Z4si
Iverson3Yoo: white e90 m3

k3silk:AW e92 m3

[iverson3yoo]

Originally Posted by iverson3yoo

Iverson3Yoo - white e90 m3

I'm backing out of this. I'll be heading to MIR on the 5th to watch the import vs domestic World Cup Finals. Didn't realize this was the same day. Definitely down for Skyline runs though, going forward. Would like to get one in before it's too cold.

[KevinGS]

Originally Posted by iverson3yoo

I'm backing out of this. I'll be heading to MIR on the 5th to watch the import vs domestic World Cup Finals. Didn't realize this was the same day. Definitely down for Skyline runs though, going forward. Would like to get one in before it's too cold.

Yeah, Import vs. Domestic is HUGE here in MD, last year was 30,000+ people during that weekend, with Sunday being the big day, the culmination.

For most enthusiasts in the area, this takes precedence....because it's the last large meet in the area for the year. People come from all over the east coast for this one, many trailering in their cars for races, but lots of car clubs go too.

But I'm down for a Skyline run later, so I'll try to make the next one.

[Petlizard]

One week away!

[1BlackDropTop]

Hope the weather cooperates....

[_X]

Originally Posted by Petlizard

I organized our so-far list to include myself

Petlizard: f-type or c63
1BlackDropTop: Alpine White E90 M3
Dad: Space Grey E90 M3
Uncle: Steel Grey E46 M3
Bro in law: Jet Black Z4si
Iverson3Yoo: white e90 m3

_X: Silverstone II e92 M3
_X Guest: Titanium Silver e46 M3

[Petlizard]

Weather is looking good, light sun and in the 70s for our forecast!

[1BlackDropTop]

Originally Posted by Petlizard

Weather is looking good, light sun and in the 70s for our forecast!

We still on?

[Petlizard]

Yes! I'm looking to be there by 9:30am.

[1BlackDropTop]

Sounds good!

[1BlackDropTop]

We are on the way. Be there around 10. Sorry for the delay!!

[1BlackDropTop]

Here. Where is everyone at?

[sashmanparker]

Originally Posted by _X

_X: Silverstone II e92 M3
_X Guest: Titanium Silver e46 M3

Weather is kind of nasty still so we won’t be able to make it guys enjoy!

[Petlizard]

Originally Posted by sashmanparker

Weather is kind of nasty still so we won’t be able to make it guys enjoy!

Yes, it was a bit too wet out during our run. We had a good time cruising in the midst
I'll organize another one after winter is done.

[1BlackDropTop]

Anyone down for hitting the back roads soon?

[KevinGS]

Originally Posted by 1BlackDropTop

Anyone down for hitting the back roads soon?

I'm in, let's do it.

[m3jala]

VA/MD boys let's do this.

[k3silk]

Im in for a nice drive.