PNW 2012 Events List

[Rich64N]

This is the annual clearing house of PNW Supra events, and other meets of interest to our community. 85SupraFan started this a few years back and I'm continuing it.

The big NEW things this year in the PNW Auto World are:
- The Ridge Motorsports Track in Shelton WA - the PNW now has a track equal to Laguna Seca. Really. The drag strip is forecast to open in June. Yes, you haven't heard about it, but you will.
- LeMay - America's Car Museum in Tacoma WA - June 2

Calendar:
Sat May 12 Centralia Meet & Greet

July 13-15 PNW Supra Nationals - Seattle area

Aug 8-12 - Run of the Ogopogo (Vernon, BC) . Celica and Celica Supra in Okanogan I need to do this some year, I can now spell it.

Sat Aug 25 LeMay Open House and my BBQ (my BBQ starting at ~5PM after the LeMay Open House)

xx October? SILV - Supras Invade Las Vegas. KeithH (Portland) is bowing out

Other Events of Interest:

Sat June 2 - Grand Opening of LeMay - America's Car Museum (Tacoma) - the old museum in Parkland/Spanaway is NOT closing, not being replaced. 2 museums now.

21-22 July 24 Hours of Lemons - Ridge in Shelton
28-29 July SCCA @ The Ridge

Sep 1 PSTOC at Griots (Tacoma)

First Saturday of each month - Caffeine and Gasoline @ Griots Garage in Tacoma 8AM on Saturday.

Past 2012 Events:
Feb Rabidchimp Chimp Meat

[SSSupra]

Can I suggest the St. Hellens fun run?

-Brian

[Michael764]

Can I suggest the St. Hellens fun run?

-Brian

Im out of the game Brian, but I suggest someone organize and make this run at least once a year. its one of those fun meets that only costs the amount you use in gas and a sack lunch

[CarFreek]

The ridge has put some HPDE track days on its schedule. Although spendy, they are actually during good Pac NW weather windows, unlike our traditional near winter open track days. I am sorely tempted...It looks like such a killer venue, what an oppurtunity.

[LeVampireGenrye]

You know, Oregon is in the PacNW, having an event or 2 down here wouldn't hurt.

[CarFreek]

OTOC is still having meets. There used to be a LOT more Portland Supra meets. Seems like its a lot harder to get people to show nowadays.

[Rich64N]

You know, Oregon is in the PacNW, having an event or 2 down here wouldn't hurt.

Feel free to step up to the plate and organize something Last Portland Supra Nationals was 4 years ago (Mark Sherman/ra24man organized). Brutally hot show and shine (100F +). It rotates Portland, Seattle, Vancouver BC (but BC did it 2 times in a row 10-11 partially because no one stood up to organize in Portland - and because BC 2010 was such a blast).

The Centralia Meet exists to be halfway between Portland and Seattle. I don't think there has ever been anything south of the Portland Metro, but I'd probably show for something in Eugene (but probably not Medford/Ashland).

I'll probably add a mention of the PSTOC and OTOC regular events to the first post. If you know of any OR events shoot me a PM and I'll add it.

[onewhiteguy]

So, anyone going to the LeMay museum tomorrow?

[CarFreek]

Unfortunately, I am working tomorrow.

[Rich64N]

I plan on going to the ceremonies, but will pass on actually going inside - will wait until later in the week without the crowds. FYI, MT Rainier Scenic Railroad is running ~ 40 minute steam engine trips from Freighthouse Square (across the street from the museum) for $10 if you're into trains (I'll pass). But first I'll probably go to Caffeine and Gasoline at Griots at ~8AM (first Sat of the month).

As a reminder, this does NOT replace the LeMay Family Collection in Parkland, 10 miles to the south. Two great car museums.