[CobraEarl]

Dec 28, we will be having our second annual MAFFROGs Christmas Party and Team Jenny Fund Raiser.

Where, Whitby Motors and NASCAR Cafe in Greensboro, NC.

This what we have planned SO FAR.

Meet at Whitby Motors at 5:00 Look at FFRs, Socialize, Silent Bid on some Donated stuff for Team Jenny.

Jeff has some coupes that are almost compete.

At 7:00 we will go to the NASCAR Cafe for supper. The back room has already been reserved for us. Each couple will be responsible for their own tab.

We are considering having a couple of speakers. . . . We are looking for Ideas on speakers.

We are looking for items to auction..... Everyone has some items they did not use on their build that they can donate. AND, Last year, the VENDORS were VERY GENEROUS.

If you are interested, Please email me at [email protected].

[ December 27, 2002, 01:52 PM: Message edited by: CobraEarl ]

 

[swydra]

Earl, did you get my suggestion for a speaker off of the yahoo forum?

Count me in for 3 people and if I bring the speaker and his partner it will be 5 people total.

Scott

 

[CobraEarl]

So far, we have had 3 suggestions for speakers....

a local CSX owner,
A guy that has written books of Ford engines,
and your safety guy.

Last year, we had Bob Olthoff speak. VERY INTERESTING.

Last year, we invited all cobra owners, as we had it at a MUCH larger location. Last year, we had a good turn out by the local SPF guys.

earl

 

[pra4wind]

looking forward to another fine party, Gerry and I had a great time last year and hope the weather will permit us to drive the cobra again this year
Greg

 

[SPEED FREAK]

I could talk about my short stint as a race car driver... or I could just bring the video.(for a small fee of course)hehe
We need a logo of a wrecked cobra for me to use.

 

[CobraEarl]

Originally posted by SPEED FREAK:
I could talk about my short stint as a race car driver... or I could just bring the video.(for a small fee of course)hehe
We need a logo of a wrecked cobra for me to use.

Introducing you would take longer than the talk.

earl

 

[raceral]

hahahahahah Bro Earl.. you so funny..

 

[MARIAH]

Our calendar is marked. The wife and I will be there to enjoy another FINE get-together of great cars and greater people.

 

[RButton]

The three of us, my wife, Jake and I plan on being there just waiting to be sure her, my wife's schedule will allow her to take the day off to be sure.

If it's all three of us I know it will be more practical to bring over the Mustang, but she may play chase car and follow me over.


- ralph

 

[Turn Two]

Hey Earl,

Even though we won't be able to attend, I know it's a great cause and would like to help.

I do not have any FFR stuff to offer for the auction, but I do have a bunch of other sports items that you could pick from if you think there might be any interest. We got several signed NASCAR promo cards (9X12) directly from the teams, after our auction and are just saving them for next year. Bobby Labonte, Ryan Newman, Ward Burton, Jeff Burton, Robby Gordon, Matt Kenseth, Mike Skinner... etc, etc, etc...

Also, I have several unsigned NFL helmets, both Mini and Proline. If you are interested, let me know and I'll donate one.

I will donate a wood gearshift knob. I turn them from the exotic wood left over from my sculptures. Cocobolo, Wenge, Rosewood, Padauk, etc... I'll try to get a picture posted later.

Wishing you all the best........

Michael~

 

[CobraEarl]

UPDATE:

There is great response to the party. Have not done an unofficial head count yet, but a great resonse.

We (RACERAL) is issueing a Personal Request to Jim Maxwell to come, bring his CSX cars and speak to the group. Hopefully Jim, who is very generous with his csx cobras, will be able to speak with us for about 20-30 minutes between 6 and 7:00 pm.

Raceral is also going to issue an invitation to another friend of his to speak at supper at the NASCAR Cafe. This guy has written 10 books about FORD Engines and was involved in the GT40 project and the TRANSAM racing in the 70's. This guy ownes a 427 sideoiler replica with tunnel port heads.

If either of these two guys cant attend, we are going to invite a local guy that is heavily involved in NASCAR Safety to speak.

earl

[ December 02, 2002, 02:05 PM: Message edited by: CobraEarl ]

 

[CobraEarl]

We (the co-conspirators) are asking that those that are planning to come send $5.00 per head to RACERAL, the treasurer.

AL ADKINS,
713 Wilkins St.
MAYODAN, NC 27027

If you want to send (mail/UPS) any items to be auctioned, Please send them to My attention

Earl Groce
C/O) Pudding Ridge Golf Club
224 Cornwallis Drive
Mocksville, NC 27028

The $5.00 registration will be used to cover expenses. We expect most of it to be left over to donate to TEAM JENNY.

THOSE OF YOU THAT CAN, PLEASE DRIVE YOUR COBRA. Try to get there a few minutes before 5:00 so we can get you inside Whitby Motors, close the door and get that big building warm for the shindig.
Weather permitting, we will convoy the 2 miles over to NASCAR CAFE.

We will try to have the silent auction complete by 6:30 so it will not interfere with the convoy or supper.

Earl Groce
Jeff Collins
Al Adkins, CO-Conspirators.

[ December 17, 2002, 02:12 PM: Message edited by: CobraEarl ]

 

[raceral]

make that Adkins.... earl.. don't tell anybody I want a new steering rack

 

[CobraEarl]

Originally posted by raceral:
make that Adkins.... earl.. don't tell anybody I want a new steering rack

I "spelt" it right one time, wrong one time. go figure.

 

[thunderball]

earl,

I am interested in coming up from south fla but will probably leave it to the last week to see just how cold it is. I know there are a few of us that are interested in attending. What are the accomodations up thataway?

chris.

 

[CobraEarl]

Originally posted by thunderball:
earl,

What are the accomodations up thataway?

chris.

Greensboro has almost as many motels as Florida.

We can get you some specific info if you want to make the drive.

earl

 

[thunderball]

thanx earl, I'll make the call in about two weeks.

chris.

 

[CobraEarl]

Just did a rough head count.... The Unofficial head count is up to about 40 and its only been 4 days since the party was announced.

Dr. Jim Maxwell has (if his schedule allows) agreed to come talk to us about what its like to own 2.5 CSX cobras. Hopefully, he will be presenting this talk, at WHITBY MOTORS between his two CSX Cobras.

Tom Monroe has agree to come and talk after the meal about his involvement with FORD. Tom was involved with the GT40 Project, The boss 302 project, The Bricklin and he had a highly successful TRANSAM team. PLUS, he has written several books about FORDS and Ford Engines.

We have invited DAVID SMITH, but he has not had time to respond.

earl

[ December 03, 2002, 09:14 PM: Message edited by: CobraEarl ]

 

[CobraEarl]

[ December 03, 2002, 09:12 PM: Message edited by: CobraEarl ]

 

[CobraEarl]

David Smith is going to try to come. Im sure there are many of you that will enjoy meating David for the first time. For those who already have, its always good to say howdy to a friend.

DAVID has promised to send some FANTASTIC DOOR PRIZES.... Cant wait to reveal the details.. BUT, if he sends what he said he would send, IT WILL BE FANTASTIC.

We have found out from NASCAR CAFE, that they can modify the room to make it bigger, if we have to many for the basic room.

At Als request, Dr. Jim Maxwell is going to try to arrange his schedule to come tell us what its like to own 2.5 CSX cobras. Jim has always been GREAT to share his original cobra with us. He has a pearl colored big block street car and a grey small block street car with 4 webber down drafts. Both cars are pretty much original. They have not been restored.

Al Adkins has arranged for TOM MONROE of Hickory to speak to us after supper. Tom started at ford in 66. he worked on the original GT40 project. He was involved the the bos 302 TransAm cars. He authored "How to Rebuld Small-Block Fords" and others. He has set records at Bonneville and run the Baja 1000.

Tom owns a Cobra Replcia with a 427 side oiler and tunnel port heads.

Tentative schedule:

4:30-5:00 Park Cobras inside at Whitbys

5:00-6:45 Open House at Whiby Motors.

6:00-6:30 (hopefully) Dr Jim Maxwell to speak about Real Cobras.

6:45-7:00 Convoy to NASCAR CAFE

7:00-8:00 Eat

8:00 Tom Monroe speak and answer questions for 20 - 30 minutes.

8:45-Untill . . . . HOPEFULLY David Smith to talk about Factory Five.

BE LOOKING FOR STUFF FOR THE SILENT AUCTION.

earl