Reply to "Monterey Weekend"

Dave,

My impressions of CI 2009: The event was "almost great". Very nice location and layout. Good turnout. We had room for only 300 more DeTomaso cars - grin. quite a number of vendor displays/booths. I didn't try the food. Revewing stands like the previous (golf course) layout (good). There could have been more "classic" Ferraris, but I know they divide themselves. DeTomasos receive lots of "podium" time.
I spent a little time with Tom Tjaarda, spent a lot of time with a DeTomaso family member discussing the DeTomaso registry. Spent a little time with the guys from the Petersen museum, they brought the Elvis Pantera. They had to pull the engine/ZF to replace the gas tank just a couple of days prior (Tuesday-Wednesday?)Didn't tour the club corrals. The event site has room for way more cars of all types.
The only detraction was the time necessary (as a spectator) to depart. I had up-front parking meaning I had the full parking area to travel thru upon departure. The only route out was bottle-necked by the stop light. The CHP standing there could have improved exit flow vastly, but he chose to display his stoic face and statue stance.
As for photos, it will take me some more time until all 400+ photos and video clips are posted on my website (www.ProvaMo.com www.DeTomasoRegistry.org)
Lastly, I missed seeing you and your wife!
Your yellow Group 5 / special car should have been there. Hell I would have driven it in!

Best Regards!

Chuck Melton