January Drive - Snow Flake Special
12-12-2006, 09:28 PM
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After talking with everyone who made the Sports Car Formal it's clear that we've been traveling a bit far for our drives, especially given the weather. So for January I think we should mix it up a bit. I propose we travel the most nut ball route from one end of Lake Washington to the other.
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I'd like some help figuring out which roads to include. I've several in mind, but not quite enough to make the whole rout interesting. If you have any ideas, please let me know. Even if they're a bit out of th way. General boundaries are the area surrounded by I-5 and I-405. We can fudge a bit though, if you know of REALLY good one just outside the lines. I've never been fond of coloring inside the lines any how.
Snow Flake Special
I'd like some help figuring out which roads to include. I've several in mind, but not quite enough to make the whole rout interesting. If you have any ideas, please let me know. Even if they're a bit out of th way. General boundaries are the area surrounded by I-5 and I-405. We can fudge a bit though, if you know of REALLY good one just outside the lines. I've never been fond of coloring inside the lines any how.
12-27-2006, 09:25 PM
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Count me in! Have any of you guy's/gal's ben on West mercer drive? ( Mercer island ) It's a twisty S.O.B!! And i mean twissssssty!!!!!!
There is also "rolercoaster hill" in sumerset. ( 2-3 miles east of 405, off I-90 ) In highschool we had so much fun there the cops would close it down friday and saterday night!
There is also "rolercoaster hill" in sumerset. ( 2-3 miles east of 405, off I-90 ) In highschool we had so much fun there the cops would close it down friday and saterday night!
12-28-2006, 09:46 PM
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I'm not familiar with "Roller Coaster Hill." You wouldn't happen to know the real street name, would you. I've got a pretty good route, but may be able to get another road in there.
Count me in! Have any of you guy's/gal's ben on West mercer drive? ( Mercer island ) It's a twisty S.O.B!! And i mean twissssssty!!!!!!
There is also "rolercoaster hill" in sumerset. ( 2-3 miles east of 405, off I-90 ) In highschool we had so much fun there the cops would close it down friday and saterday night!
Originally Posted by SPEEDRATED' post='850555' date='Dec 27 2006, 07:25 PM
Count me in! Have any of you guy's/gal's ben on West mercer drive? ( Mercer island ) It's a twisty S.O.B!! And i mean twissssssty!!!!!!
There is also "rolercoaster hill" in sumerset. ( 2-3 miles east of 405, off I-90 ) In highschool we had so much fun there the cops would close it down friday and saterday night!
12-29-2006, 05:48 PM
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Ok here it is, I-90 east to lake mont blvd ( same exit as west lake samamish drive ) mile post 13? east on se newport way (towards issiquah ), right on se 54th
54th will turn into se 60th. and thats it. we should be adle to take lake mont blvd down the hill back to I-90? the road wasent there 14 years ago ( yes i am old ), but i do know that one is there now just not shure about the conection with se 60th and I-90. I would check it out but i live about 85 miles from there now!!
P.S sorry for my lack of spelling skills!!!!
If you have any questions pm me and i will give you my number.
54th will turn into se 60th. and thats it. we should be adle to take lake mont blvd down the hill back to I-90? the road wasent there 14 years ago ( yes i am old ), but i do know that one is there now just not shure about the conection with se 60th and I-90. I would check it out but i live about 85 miles from there now!!
P.S sorry for my lack of spelling skills!!!!
If you have any questions pm me and i will give you my number.
12-30-2006, 12:23 AM
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All right, after much exploring followed by map studying to get the road names right, the route is finally done. It's a complex one, so study up.
http://www.the-winding-road.com/grou...nw20070128.php
And if that's not exciting enough, we now have more than 30 cars registered for this drive. We'll have to figure something out to prevent cars getting separated from the group, and to avoid drawing too much attention.
http://www.the-winding-road.com/grou...nw20070128.php
And if that's not exciting enough, we now have more than 30 cars registered for this drive. We'll have to figure something out to prevent cars getting separated from the group, and to avoid drawing too much attention.
12-30-2006, 12:26 AM
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SPEED_RATED - I'll check out that road this weekend. I'm sure we'll be able to cover it in a future run. The route that connects the most fun roads takes us up the other side of the lake this time, but we'll definitely be doing another central area drive later in 2007.
12-30-2006, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by kristopher_d' post='850828' date='Dec 29 2006, 10:26 PM
SPEED_RATED - I'll check out that road this weekend. I'm sure we'll be able to cover it in a future run. The route that connects the most fun roads takes us up the other side of the lake this time, but we'll definitely be doing another central area drive later in 2007.
At 60mph you had beter have your seat belt on or your head WILL hit the roof of your car!!!!
Great job on the route! Cant wait!!!
12-31-2006, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by SPEEDRATED' post='850929' date='Dec 30 2006, 09:26 PM
Cool, I need to check it out also. I would not be to suprised if that road has speed bumps on it buy now!
At 60mph you had beter have your seat belt on or your head WILL hit the roof of your car!!!!
Great job on the route! Cant wait!!!
Thanks. This is what I do. Dream up crazy ways of getting around, 'cause freeways are boring and love to drive.