Armand-
I have actually toyed with the idea of a 'half-Mille,' or perhaps a better
named 'mille-Lite,' but I wonder at the response and potential for disaster.
The California Mille is a rather expensive proposition and running classic
cars that far virtually guarantees some breakdowns creating the need for a
pickup vehicle of some sort and only cars in good shape even starting. This
seems a rather high barrier to entry to a neophyte like me.
I love the country you are talking about however. If we could get some
people who were interested in two or so days of hard driving it would be
great. If possible I'd even like some rougher roads than Hwy 128, Skaggs
Springs is a particular favorite of mine.
A good mille-Lite could include Napa, Calistoga Geysers, Cloverdale,
Boonville, Navarro, then down 101 to Golden Gate for about 340/350 miles of
scenic countryside and gorgeous ocean.
-Patrick
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-alpines(at)autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-alpines(at)autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Armand & Lorie Ritchie
Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2000 9:24 AM
To: Patrick Wheeler; alpines(at)autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Spring Sunbeam run in Northern CA anyone ?
Patrick, If you really want to get brave. Then come up hiway one. For a
couple of years running the "california Mille" drove right past our house .
I've seen lots of sports car clubs drive by. This is really sports car
country up here, no straight roads, no stop lights and beautiful scenery.
A good drive would be to come up 128 to Navarro and then down hiway one to
jenner. Makes a great run. But only for the brave and cars that are in
good shape.
Regards
Armand
ritchie(at)mcn.org
Armand & Lorie Ritchie
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