2013 Mustang Rally Finger Lakes

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Coyote Shy

Formally Coyote 5.0
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Guys, I was there last year (from NYC), but the birth of my now 2-month old baby girl is keeping me busy, so I can't make it this year. :(. We had such a great time last year, and I know this year wil be better. I'm really going to miss the great crew, the Thunder Rally, and the Pirate!! I totally forgot his name. He drives a silver SN 95 convertible and has a pirate-like moustache.

I'm missing the whole event, but from us down here in NYC have a blast guys!!!
 
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chuck427

Member
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#104
Re: 2013 Mustang Rally Finger Lakes photos

When at the RALLY and at The GLEN. I saw several people taking pictures with high quality cameras.

At the GLEN there was someone in the start line elevated box taking photos of the group.

Does anyone know where I can look at the photos??
 
GTNT83

GTNT83

Well-Known Member
#110
#110
Re: 2013 Mustang Rally Finger Lakes photos

chuck427 said:
When at the RALLY and at The GLEN. I saw several people taking pictures with high quality cameras.

At the GLEN there was someone in the start line elevated box taking photos of the group.

Does anyone know where I can look at the photos??
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The Guy in the start finish box was Tom Cheney Mayor of phelps there should be photos in the Phelp Chamber of Commerce site or on the Phelps Mustang Rally site.
 
mattstang

mattstang

Erie Coordinator
#111
#111
This was my first trip to this event. 5 of us came from Buffalo on Saturday morning and participated in the car show, parade and poker run. It was a fun weekend for us and we had a blast. The town is trying their best and the the sauerkraut festival gave us more to do. Too bad there weren't more Stangs, hopefully we can get more Stangs to make next years run to keep this going.
 
Percyco

Percyco

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mustangted said:
here is the problem: http://www.newyorkmustangs.com/forums/finger-lakes-region-t34795.html#post529649

He lives in the area and has never heard of the event.
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That's not true.... theres a pic of me driving WGI during the rally above,LoL. I've heard of it and have been to the Watkins Glen track event the past three years. I haven't participated in the show because I have lost interest in small car shows. (Carlisle Ford Nats, Watkins Glen Vintage Grand Prix is more my speed) Although I do agree with Ted that the MRFL is probably not really well known about even in its own backyard.
 
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Stage 3

Active Member
#113
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Percyco said:
That's not true.... theres a pic of me driving WGI during the rally above,LoL. I've heard of it and have been to the Watkins Glen track event the past three years. I haven't participated in the show because I have lost interest in small car shows. (Carlisle Ford Nats, Watkins Glen Vintage Grand Prix is more my speed) Although I do agree with Ted that the MRFL is probably not really well known about even in its own backyard.
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I have participated for the past 3-years because I live here and really want to support my community, but even as a resident I only found out about the show the first year by accident. I build and show new and classic cars for the pure love and passion for the hobby, the plus side is the great people I have been lucky enough to meet in my 30 plus years no matter what show we attend. I can also relate to losing interest in the small car shows, especially with all the clicks, those people who have to win a trophy or they leave mad never to come back, and finally those who believe anything other than old cars are not worthy. I do mostly national shows as well, but I always try to support the little local shows where the community truly embraces the hobby I love. I also look forward to this weekend because of the multiple activities myself and my family get to do with a great group of NY Mustang members I really only get to see once, maybe twice a year. It's truly too bad more people don't attend this show, but I'm hoping it will continue to grow so when my son gets old enough he can attend with me in his own car. I did get quite a bit of feedback from spectators along the parade route, they loved the variety of cars, but they were somewhat disappointed this year because the cars didn't go slow enough to actually enjoy and take pictures of.
In the past we were at the end and just crawled along grouped together to allow enjoyment for all onlookers. We not only need to get the message out and draw more participants, we need to keep the spectators engaged. Hope to see you all again next year! :awesomework::rock::ilovenym:
 
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reptilla

reptilla

Well-Known Member
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Rick, I agree, a lot of good points. I myself was a little disappointed with the
parade. I preferred the end of parade for the cars. This year the cars were to scattered out. I also missed the downtown part we enjoyed last year. I'll be back next year hopefully enjoying more participation.
 
Ironhorse

Ironhorse

Well-Known Member
#115
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I would again like to thank everyone who helped this event. From Dawn who helped start it. To all the other NY Mustang members and the Moms supporters.

This show might not ever compete at a national level. But I certainly can see this show having 200 cars with no problem. Maybe its the burnout contest everyone is waiting for?! LOL!

If you like or liked the show... Come back again next year! Thanks Again!

Hey this show might be small. But WE ALL helped bring the Saleen family back to the east coast again.... Maybe we can get a Roush rep here sometime?
 
Percyco

Percyco

Member
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I think ironhorse and his crew have done a fantastic job,,, thanks to him Ive had the chance to run a few spirited laps at the Glen with my 07 and been able to purchase some great race track action pics. Although Ive done many in my 65 at the Vintage Grand Prix, the modern car is just more fun ! Also, there must have been around 50 Mustangs at the Glen and 60 or 70 in Phelps ? Thats a pretty good turn out,,, especially for limiting participants to one model (the Mustang).
 
Captain Chris

Captain Chris

Formally 94LT1Z
#117
#117
reptilla said:
Rick, I agree, a lot of good points. I myself was a little disappointed with the
parade. I preferred the end of parade for the cars. This year the cars were to scattered out. I also missed the downtown part we enjoyed last year. I'll be back next year hopefully enjoying more participation.
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Yeah I felt like the parade really went by fast. I remember last year it going a lot slower by my clutch being very unhappy.. lol. Also it was very confusing after the parade because they just let everyone loose I had no idea where to go and I ended up getting lost in Phelps for about 20 minutes. :smash:
 
VHRedGT

VHRedGT

Member Plus
#118
#118
I was a little surprised at how fast our part in the parade went as well. I thought we would actually be part of the parade running side by side and going through town at a slower pace. The next day at the poker run I spoke with the mayor briefly and asked if he had expected it to run the way it did. He said law enforcement was supposed to lead us through town, but unexpectedly there were some side streets that were not barricaded to keep traffic off the parade route. Patrol cars were dispatched to those streets, leaving us on our own.He said it amounted to the police being short handed and that they learned a lesson for next year. Still, we had a great time at the Glen, the car show and the poker run.
 
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Active Member
#119
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Ironhorse said:
I would again like to thank everyone who helped this event. From Dawn who helped start it. To all the other NY Mustang members and the Moms supporters.

This show might not ever compete at a national level. But I certainly can see this show having 200 cars with no problem. Maybe its the burnout contest everyone is waiting for?! LOL!

If you like or liked the show... Come back again next year! Thanks Again!

Hey this show might be small. But WE ALL helped bring the Saleen family back to the east coast again.... Maybe we can get a Roush rep here sometime?
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I also want to thank all those involved! I know first hand the effort and time it takes to coordinate events like this. Everyone did a great job, I personally enjoyed it and will be back next year as well! My favorite highlight was getting the model of Toms car! Seriously, it was a nice touch!:awesomework:
 
reptilla

reptilla

Well-Known Member
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#120
Ha !!! that was funny. Now all I need to do is stop sniffing the glue and use to to put it together...:D
I was confused about the end as well. I was following somebody for 20 minutes. He finally pulled over
and said he was going to Seneca Falls so don't follow him. Doh !!
 
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