Who is thinking about another Texas GT Roundup?


Xcentric

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 9, 2012
5,213
Myakka City, Florida
We're halfway through another year and other than a single hint months ago about a national rally, there is no sign that it will happen.

The Roundup in 2016 was a world-class event. Epic drives, scenery, food, and, best of all, epic people.

Here's how it works. You guys in Texas do all the work, then I show up to enjoy the fruits of your labors.

It's almost too late for this year, but bluebonnet time?

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Howard

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Apr 26, 2007
1,135
Florida/North Jersey
Campaigning for a Texas Rally? What's wrong with New Jersey? World class fast food, left leg-strengthening traffic, likelihood of exotic weather and a welcome alternative to the boring culture of patience and politeness. Even Xcentric's unique personality was formed here.
 
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Xcentric

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 9, 2012
5,213
Myakka City, Florida
Howard, Thanks for volunteering to make it happen. I'm in. I will admit that New Jersey has better hot dogs than Texas. We could have a road rally with the challenge to avoid tolls.
 

Simon

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Feb 19, 2013
1,230
Houston
I am down like four flats for Texas! Bluebonnet season is great weather too!
 
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Rickmustang

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Feb 19, 2019
32
Austin, Texas
Unfortunately the P-51 in your picture is no longer. It crashed into an apartment complex at a local air show around last Thanksgiving, killing Cowden and his passenger. Thought you should know. His hanger was 30 mins from me and he let Heny (Black GT in pic) and I use Pecos Bill for pictures for 2 hours. Great guy.
 

THamonGT

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Too hot for the Bluebonnets now, we’ve missed them!
 

Simon

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Feb 19, 2013
1,230
Houston
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Too hot for the Bluebonnets now, we’ve missed them!
I think Gary is talking about March of 2020?
 

Xcentric

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 9, 2012
5,213
Myakka City, Florida
Yeah, I know about Cowden Ward and Pecos Bill. And, of course, it can't be the same without Fred Smith.

March - April 2020.

This fall would be good, but thinking of all the people who need to plan further out it may be cutting it close.
 

Spaceman

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Sep 1, 2012
287
Central Texas
I'm up for it, but Gary you have to bring the hot dogs!
 
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ByeEnzo

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Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Dec 10, 2005
2,283
Fort Worth, TX
I’m all in for spring 2020. We will take up a collection and fly Frankie down!
 

Silverbullitt

GT Owner
Mar 3, 2006
1,757
Lago Vista, TX
Ford vs Ferrari mid November Austin.
 
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07XL0027

GT Owner
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May 20, 2012
1,546
Austin TX
I’m all in for spring 2020. We will take up a collection and fly Frankie down!
I’ll kick in a Southwest ticket.
 
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The Grey Ghost

GT Owner
Mar 13, 2009
685
Kansas City
We have been waiting for the right timing to pop down for one of these.

If Frank would behave himself, we could grab him as we pass through and let him ride in the trailer on the way down.
Heck, if he was real good, he could even ride in the truck. :)
 

07XL0027

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
May 20, 2012
1,546
Austin TX
We have been waiting for the right timing to pop down for one of these.

If Frank would behave himself, we could grab him as we pass through and let him ride in the trailer on the way down.
Heck, if he was real good, he could even ride in the truck. :)
You spoil him.
 

fjpikul

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Jan 4, 2006
11,475
Belleville, IL
Have to come by way of Arkansas now.
 

ByeEnzo

GT
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Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Dec 10, 2005
2,283
Fort Worth, TX
Have to come by way of Arkansas now.

Hillbillies and banjos....
 

steved57

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Mar 29, 2008
1,941
kilgore tx
We're definitely in for another Texas roundup