OFFICAL WARM-UP NEWS FOR V8 MEET

TR6-6SPD · April 28, 2017, 01:33:37 PM

The route Carl posted using Google Maps is pretty straight forward but in my opinion, doesn't make use of your time in the area. I won't be joining the group but I've travelled the roads in that vicinity and for anyone who cares to listen, I can suggest some more interesting roads.

Looking at that route again, the 601 is good. Even though it follows the valley, it's still very local and scenic. The 100 you'll be bored with. It's mostly 4 lane cutting out mountain ridges you traverse, it's a turnpike. The 219 is not bad but is designed to get you there with the least amount of trouble.

Some real excitement can be found going from Wytheville to Lewisburg. I keep a "Master Map', highlighting in orange the roads I drive, making notes as I go as far as the road's characteristics. V.G.-very good, N.C.L.-no center line, Gravel-don't go there again.

From Wytheville, I'd go up Interstate 77, exit at #47 and travel 52 over Big Walker Lookout. From there, go back down 77 to exit #47 and take 601 east or just use 42 which is much the same.

What you don't want to miss is 738 between Mechanicsburg and Pulaski. It's a classic! 1 1/2 lanes wide, no center line and no traffic. It crosses several ridges, I do it repeatedly. Please refer to my map. For some reason, my map doesn't show 601 going east from 738 but it obviously does.
From 100 near Staffordsville, 622 is V.G. to Eggleston.

Left click on the map to enlarge.

From Eggleston/Newport, 42 will take you to 658, a lovely, less travelled local road. On the way, you'll pass Kelly's Knob:
http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/ViewTrip/526021
658 connects to 311 which is an excellent way to enter West Virginia, at which point, you can take 3 into Union and on to Lewisburg.

Here's my map of West Virginia, highlighting in orange the roads I've recorded.

Kentucky:

Leave a little earlier and explore!

kstevusa · April 30, 2017, 02:33:58 PM

Thanks for maps and info Ken. . we'll consider some alternate routes. See you all there

Scott Costanzo · April 30, 2017, 07:54:32 PM

Hey Kelly, I won't be able to make the warm-up unfortunately. I have to work that day.

See everyone in Lewisburg!

Scott

MGBV8 · May 01, 2017, 12:01:55 PM

Wow Ken, you have spent a lot of time in WV. I really like your suggestions. Some of us would really enjoy ripping up those roads. Some of the spousal co-pilots may not.

We may need to stick to less thrilling routes.

TR6-6SPD · May 01, 2017, 02:20:31 PM

Carl,
Well, the options are there. Arrangements could be made with the group to rendezvous somewhere along the way, driving favourite sections for some. The distances are not long.
Katie and I will be in Nashville for the GoodGuys event, May 19th to 21st. We might have time to mountain tour there or back.
Ken

A sign like this excites me:

Dan B · May 01, 2017, 09:38:08 PM

No spouses should complain about the part of 219 that runs from Union into Lewisburg. It is a scenic drive through rolling farm country. If you wanted to go as far as Paint Bank for lunch, The Swinging Bridge is a pretty nice restaurant, and certainly big enough. A little pricy but the food was good and the atmosphere inviting. Then when you go over the mountain on 311 toward Crows it has a nice section of twists.

rficalora · May 02, 2017, 11:25:20 PM

Ralph Ratta & I are making plans to make it to Wytheville. What time are folks planning to arrive there? We're stopping in Birmingham the night before so it'll be about a 6 1/2 hour drive. Need to decide what time we'll head out that day.

kstevusa · May 03, 2017, 07:51:30 AM

Ck in is around 3:00PM , You will change time zones around Chattanooga Tn if on I 59. We plan to arrive early and do some visits in area. Overnight around Morristown Tn. East of Knoxville.. See you there

rficalora · May 03, 2017, 10:55:40 AM

Ugh! Timezone change. Forgot about that. Glad you mentioned though! I'll talk to Ralph and let y'all know what time we expect to get there once I know.

rficalora · May 03, 2017, 12:57:13 PM

Room booked.

74ls1tr6 · May 03, 2017, 01:41:24 PM

Look forward to see you Rob and everyone else!!!

kstevusa · May 05, 2017, 02:55:00 PM

FYI,,,Our group has dinner reservations at "The Log House" in Wytheville. Time is around 6:30PM EDT. Tourism Director for Wytheville recommended this, assured me this place was a great dining experience and served ADULT Beverages also. Appears we will have a good size group to Warm Up. See you there!

kstevusa · May 14, 2017, 05:23:28 PM

Cked menu for The Loghouse, seems ok and I suspect there is additional items available no listed. Steaks being one item :-)

Billava · May 22, 2017, 10:35:47 AM

Room booked!

kstevusa · May 23, 2017, 09:09:41 AM

Appears to be a LARGE Turnout for the Lewisburg meet from the registrations list. The Warm Up in Wytheville looks good also. Look forward to seeing old friends and make new ones. Have a safe trip.

rficalora · May 24, 2017, 05:40:48 PM

Can't wait. Home from Korea today, one week in the office, then hit the road. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Haven't had a chance to do pre-trip checks but will inspect this weekend. Car's been running great so don't expect any issues. Someone knock wood for me!

Mickey Richaud · May 29, 2017, 07:09:21 AM

Janet and I have had a change of plans. We're driving part of the Blue Ridge Pkwy before the meet and would have to double-back to be in Wytheville on the 6th. As we don't have a lot of time (or funds!) to spare, we won't be meeting up with y'all until Lewisburg.

See you there!

Mickey

kstevusa · May 29, 2017, 09:42:19 AM

Thanks for update Mickey, see you in Lewisburg.

lawnvett · May 31, 2017, 03:16:30 PM

Brenda and I will be coming up I-77 from Winston-Salem, NC in a 2002 Tahoe on the morning of june 7, 2017

Sorry we won't be joining you there for the warm up.

I'm departing tomorrow for the Moss Motoring Fest in Petersburg, VA.

. You can't miss our Chevy SUV as it is signed for the trip to San Diego beginning June 15, 2017.

Maybe we will see ya'll on the road.

PJ

rficalora · May 31, 2017, 09:00:04 PM

Calvin - I used to live near Moss's Petersburg VA location... in fact, the British car shop that my dad used to take his B to was in the same industrial area where they are. If you're into Civil War era stuff, there's a great park near there (or at least there was 30 years ago when I lived there) -- would make for some excelent car photo backgrounds.

kstevusa · June 02, 2017, 11:17:56 AM

Time is close, see you all in Wytheville or Lewisburg.

kstevusa · June 06, 2017, 04:27:14 PM

Group dinner meet up in lobby a.t 6:15 PM. "Ditty Bag" from Wytheville host at deskIDourselfas Brit Car guys. See U at The Lobbypriorto dinner. Dickel Time

lawnvett · June 06, 2017, 05:10:19 PM

we had to change from the decorated Tahoe to a plain white Prius see you along the road or at our host hotel in WVA

kstevusa · June 07, 2017, 07:51:58 AM

Great turnout or warm up. Dinner at Log House was excellent wlth old friends renewing and making new friends. 21 went to dinner with 2 abstaining. Leave for Lewisburg after breakfast. Probably get away around 10. Seeing U there.

kstevusa · June 11, 2017, 09:48:13 PM

This was a Huge Success thanks to the attendees and Wytheville Vistor Center employees. Stay tuned for possible event at next years event.