Mark your calendars and reserve the early morning of Saturday 15 April 2017 for a rare and unique opportunity to photograph your Italian car up close and personal with historic and rare aircraft at the Pima Air & Space Museum!
We will get access to the field from 7-9 AM before the museum opens for regular business.
There is a $20 non-negotiable non-refundable fee for each car going into the outdoor display area and the fee covers only this particular event. All fees collected go to the museum's general fund.
Participants will also be required to sign a "Hold Harmless" release form.
While this event is intended for Italian cars, you are welcome to bring your other automotive pride & joy, too.
We are planning to go to an early lunch afterwords at Brooklyn's Burger & Brew which is convenient to I-10. This is a pay-as-you-go event.
If you have any questions about this event or want to participate in this event, contact me via PM for details.
RSVP is mandatory for this event. Send your RSVP by the deadline of 5:00PM Pacific Time 12 April 2017.
Here's a few pix of the last event...
Slideshow of PASM Photoshoot (July 2015)
Getting ready...
A burst of RSVPs...
• Chuck (Pantera)
• Dave (Pantera)
• Ken (Pantera)
• John and Kathy (Pantera)
• Jim (Pantera)
• Jerry and Donna (Pantera)
• Kevin (Pantera)
• Rick (Pantera)
• Stephen (Alfa Spider)
• Dave & Shelly (Fiat 2000 Spider)
• Larry & Jan ('64 Cunningham C4R)
• Joe and Ricki ('09 Ferrari F430)
• Richard (427 Cobra)
8 - Count 'em - 8 Panteras! Whoo-Hoo!!
A burst of RSVPs...
• Chuck (Pantera)
• Dave (Pantera)
• Ken (Pantera)
• John and Kathy (Pantera)
• Jim (Pantera)
• Jerry and Donna (Pantera)
• Kevin (Pantera)
• Rick (Pantera)
• Stephen (Alfa Spider)
• Dave & Shelly (Fiat 2000 Spider)
• Larry & Jan ('64 Cunningham C4R)
• Joe and Ricki ('09 Ferrari F430)
• Richard (427 Cobra)
8 - Count 'em - 8 Panteras! Whoo-Hoo!!
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Great turnout / great event...
Panteras Take Over PASM (15 April '17)
Rocky
Great turnout / great event...
Panteras Take Over PASM (15 April '17)
Rocky
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Who is up for a casual road trip to see Kartchner Caverns? This pre-monsoon trip on Sunday 21 May 2017 will have us meet up at the Rancho del Lago Cafe. (Come early for breakfast!)
We will depart from the cafe and take the AZ-83 for a fast run to Sonoita, cut east on AX-82, then take AZ90 north to Kartchner Caverns for mid-morning early tour.
After the tour we will head back to Benson for lunch. After lunch we'll depart for points west to return home.
Plan:
08:00-08:45AM: Breakfast (optional)
08:45-09:00AM: Meet Up / Gather
09:45-10:15AM Arrive Kartchner Caverns State Park
10:40-12:00PM Rotunda / Throne Room Tour
12:30PM-ish: Depart for Benson
01:00-02:00PM Lunch at Benson's Horseshoe Café
02:00PM-ish Depart for points west / return home
This is a pay-as-you-go event. There are park entry and tour fees involved. If you intend to attend, please RSVP. RSVPs are appreciated for planning purposes and notification of any changes to the plan.
To RSVP for this event or if you have questions contact Chuck via PM
Chuck Huber, AZ POCA / Southern AZ Panteras
Dave Knawa, Fun Italian Automobiles of Tucson (F.I.A.T.)
We will depart from the cafe and take the AZ-83 for a fast run to Sonoita, cut east on AX-82, then take AZ90 north to Kartchner Caverns for mid-morning early tour.
After the tour we will head back to Benson for lunch. After lunch we'll depart for points west to return home.
Plan:
08:00-08:45AM: Breakfast (optional)
08:45-09:00AM: Meet Up / Gather
09:45-10:15AM Arrive Kartchner Caverns State Park
10:40-12:00PM Rotunda / Throne Room Tour
12:30PM-ish: Depart for Benson
01:00-02:00PM Lunch at Benson's Horseshoe Café
02:00PM-ish Depart for points west / return home
This is a pay-as-you-go event. There are park entry and tour fees involved. If you intend to attend, please RSVP. RSVPs are appreciated for planning purposes and notification of any changes to the plan.
To RSVP for this event or if you have questions contact Chuck via PM
Chuck Huber, AZ POCA / Southern AZ Panteras
Dave Knawa, Fun Italian Automobiles of Tucson (F.I.A.T.)
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Kartchner Caverns was a nice trip.
It was a F.I.A.T. event - no Panteras were able to attend.
Nevertheless, we had fun, and here is a link to the pictures.
Link to the Pix on Google Images....
Next event is the Fun Rally!
Rocky
It was a F.I.A.T. event - no Panteras were able to attend.
Nevertheless, we had fun, and here is a link to the pictures.
Link to the Pix on Google Images....
Next event is the Fun Rally!
Rocky
Travelers will begin their journeys to the 2017 Fun Rally in Monterey, CA this week.
Over 100 Panteras are anticipated, with 280 participants.
Looking forward to pictures!
Rocky
Over 100 Panteras are anticipated, with 280 participants.
Looking forward to pictures!
Rocky
I currently have 6 car signed up for the Parade:
Chuck ’74 Land Cruiser
Chuck ’73 Pantera
Dave Fiat 2000 (124 Spider)
Wade ’37 Model A Hotrod
Spike ’31 Ford Vicki
Stephen ’06 Lotus Elise
Would love to have more join us. I can think of a big Plymouth, a 427 Cobra and a Big Flatbed truck filled with Hay (for the kids to ride in) that could join us in representing Soldier’s camp. It’s always a lot of fun.
We will be meeting at the “Le Buzz” Coffee Shop at 0900. Le Buzz is in the same shopping center as the Safeway at the Northeast Corner intersection of Catalina Highway and Tanque Verde Rd. We’ll be driving up the hill ahead for the majority of the traffic.
We line up for the parade off Ski Lift Road at 11:15 AM, and the parade starts at 1200.
Come on out an join us!
Would love to have more join us. I can think of a big Plymouth, a 427 Cobra and a Big Flatbed truck filled with Hay (for the kids to ride in) that could join us in representing Soldier’s camp. It’s always a lot of fun.
We will be meeting at the “Le Buzz” Coffee Shop at 0900. Le Buzz is in the same shopping center as the Safeway at the Northeast Corner intersection of Catalina Highway and Tanque Verde Rd. We’ll be driving up the hill ahead for the majority of the traffic.
We line up for the parade off Ski Lift Road at 11:15 AM, and the parade starts at 1200.
Come on out an join us!
quote:Originally posted by Rocky:
....for the Parade:Chuck ’74 Land Cruiser Chuck ’73 Pantera,,,
so, you drive car #2 about 50' ahead of car #1, then walk back to drive #1 about 50' ahead of car #2, walk back to car #2 and keep repeating ?
We are very sad about this, but the Burro Fire on Mount Lemmon has forced the evacuation of the entire top of the mountain, and closed the Catalina Highway.
So it looks like our parade is canceled this year.
Look forward to the same event in 2018!
Rocky
Here's a picture for your viewing enjoyment... The Pantera is all shined up with nowhere to go...
So it looks like our parade is canceled this year.
Look forward to the same event in 2018!
Rocky
Here's a picture for your viewing enjoyment... The Pantera is all shined up with nowhere to go...
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Had a bit of a change of plan for July, with the heat, and the fires.
The Southern AZ Panteras are coordinating a trip to the Tucson Speedway for some racing action!
22 July is Empire Caterpiller "Ladies Night" (Ladies get in free). The plan is lots of racing, with Modifieds, ProStocks, ProTrucks, Hobby Cars and Hornets.
Our goal is to meet at 5:30 PM, and enter the facility at 6:00. This gives us time to meet the drivers, and see the cars.
Because the lot is a huge dirt parking lot, it's not required to drive your Pantera, but you are welcome to. If you do, let me know, and I will work with the venue to arrange preferred parking in the front of the lot.
Please RSVP. You will be responsible for purchase of your own tickets! I'll be responsible for rounding up some discount coupons.
See you there!
Rocky
The Southern AZ Panteras are coordinating a trip to the Tucson Speedway for some racing action!
22 July is Empire Caterpiller "Ladies Night" (Ladies get in free). The plan is lots of racing, with Modifieds, ProStocks, ProTrucks, Hobby Cars and Hornets.
Our goal is to meet at 5:30 PM, and enter the facility at 6:00. This gives us time to meet the drivers, and see the cars.
Because the lot is a huge dirt parking lot, it's not required to drive your Pantera, but you are welcome to. If you do, let me know, and I will work with the venue to arrange preferred parking in the front of the lot.
Please RSVP. You will be responsible for purchase of your own tickets! I'll be responsible for rounding up some discount coupons.
See you there!
Rocky
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Tucson Speedway was fun, albeit a bit wet towards the end.
We had a good turnout, with representation from the Ferrari Owner's group, the Fun Italian Automobiles of Tucson, and the Southern AZ Pantera club.
Spent a good bit of time talking with a driver / owner / mechanic running a 351C in a '71 Mustang body. Interesting discussion. His car was a little battered, but it was good to see the Blue Oval represented.
Here I am with Ms. Tucson Speedway....
We had a good turnout, with representation from the Ferrari Owner's group, the Fun Italian Automobiles of Tucson, and the Southern AZ Pantera club.
Spent a good bit of time talking with a driver / owner / mechanic running a 351C in a '71 Mustang body. Interesting discussion. His car was a little battered, but it was good to see the Blue Oval represented.
Here I am with Ms. Tucson Speedway....
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Next big event for the AZ Panteras... "Run to the Pines". It's an annual tradition for the Panteras to ride up to Pinetop/Lakeside for a great, multi-day car show.
Right now, it looks like we have at least 4 cars going...
Richard & Gina K. - White L Model
Dave and Lori A. - Black Pre-L
Kevin and Wendy H. - Red Pre-L
Chuck H. - Yellow L Model
Should be a blast, it always is a great show, and nice to get out of the heat!
Hope you can join us!
Rocky
Right now, it looks like we have at least 4 cars going...
Richard & Gina K. - White L Model
Dave and Lori A. - Black Pre-L
Kevin and Wendy H. - Red Pre-L
Chuck H. - Yellow L Model
Should be a blast, it always is a great show, and nice to get out of the heat!
Hope you can join us!
Rocky
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The AZ POCA Club team is hosting the following fun event today:
AZ POCA will meet at Shea and the 101, in front of Barnes and Noble across from Portillo's around 2:00pm.
Panteras will leave around 2:15 and drive up Shea, through Fountain Hills and turn left on the Beeline highway. We will head up to the Saguaro Lake turn off and turn right, heading past Saguaro Lake and follow up around the Salt River all the way up to Usery (Ellsworth) Rd.
We will turn left and head up ending at the home of the AZ POCA President near the corner of Ellsworth and Evergreen in Mesa.
This location, the club has arranged to have go-carts to ride, to have some fun.
The club president will grill burgers and serve several flavors of homemade ice cream!
So come on out and lets have a good time and enjoy the nice weather.
Be there at 2:00 PM!
AZ POCA will meet at Shea and the 101, in front of Barnes and Noble across from Portillo's around 2:00pm.
Panteras will leave around 2:15 and drive up Shea, through Fountain Hills and turn left on the Beeline highway. We will head up to the Saguaro Lake turn off and turn right, heading past Saguaro Lake and follow up around the Salt River all the way up to Usery (Ellsworth) Rd.
We will turn left and head up ending at the home of the AZ POCA President near the corner of Ellsworth and Evergreen in Mesa.
This location, the club has arranged to have go-carts to ride, to have some fun.
The club president will grill burgers and serve several flavors of homemade ice cream!
So come on out and lets have a good time and enjoy the nice weather.
Be there at 2:00 PM!
Event Report...
AZ Panteras had a great time this past Saturday on our drive around Saguaro lake and the Salt river. The club had Gerry and Donna, Gil, Joe, Kevin & Wendy, and Bill and Joan.
Also met a new Pantera owner Eric who came out just to meet us before the run.
We had a good time on the go carts, everyone got dusty but had fun.
Joan and Wendy really were tearing it up! We had burgers & home made ice cream.
A good time!
AZ Panteras had a great time this past Saturday on our drive around Saguaro lake and the Salt river. The club had Gerry and Donna, Gil, Joe, Kevin & Wendy, and Bill and Joan.
Also met a new Pantera owner Eric who came out just to meet us before the run.
We had a good time on the go carts, everyone got dusty but had fun.
Joan and Wendy really were tearing it up! We had burgers & home made ice cream.
A good time!
Next trip... Tomorrow!
This weekend we are joining the Cobra Club on their Hannigan Meadow run.
Here is the planned schedule that we will participate in:
1. Chevron Station North side Route 60 & Idaho Road 50 miles (50 min) depart 7:30am
2. Apache Gold Casino 62 miles (1 hour+) fuel, snacks, drinks, pit stop depart 9am
3. Chevron Station, Safford 70 miles (1 hour+) fuel, snacks, drinks, pit stop. depart 10:30am
4. Circle K (Shell), Clifton 43 miles (45 min or less) fuel, snacks, drinks, pit stop depart 11:30am
5. Hannagan Meadow Lodge 71 hard miles (2 hours) lunch, pit stop depart 3pm
The AZ Panteras are planning to stay at the Lodge while the Cobra Club will drive on to Eager for the night.
There are still no rooms available if anyone would like to join us.
This is a great drive going up the Devils Highway, lots of curves and mountain roads.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Panteras (POCA Members) Attending:
Kevin and Wendy
Richard and Gina
Gil
Chuck
Joe
Bill and Joan
Cobras?
Probably 54 of them!
Thanks,
Kevin
AZPOCA Chapter President
This weekend we are joining the Cobra Club on their Hannigan Meadow run.
Here is the planned schedule that we will participate in:
1. Chevron Station North side Route 60 & Idaho Road 50 miles (50 min) depart 7:30am
2. Apache Gold Casino 62 miles (1 hour+) fuel, snacks, drinks, pit stop depart 9am
3. Chevron Station, Safford 70 miles (1 hour+) fuel, snacks, drinks, pit stop. depart 10:30am
4. Circle K (Shell), Clifton 43 miles (45 min or less) fuel, snacks, drinks, pit stop depart 11:30am
5. Hannagan Meadow Lodge 71 hard miles (2 hours) lunch, pit stop depart 3pm
The AZ Panteras are planning to stay at the Lodge while the Cobra Club will drive on to Eager for the night.
There are still no rooms available if anyone would like to join us.
This is a great drive going up the Devils Highway, lots of curves and mountain roads.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Panteras (POCA Members) Attending:
Cobras?
Thanks,
Kevin
AZPOCA Chapter President
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