Leadfoot Cruise Part II - Saturday, 1st November, Hahei

[punkoutnz]

I think this is up there in my top ten car experiences ever, and certainly one of, if not the best that I've ever had in the Escort. What a day! Privileged doesn't even begin to cover the emotions I have towards being given such an opportunity to see and do what we did. A massive thanks to Rod for showing us around his property and a huge thanks to Amy, Karl and to the awesome job your dad did of guiding us around Rod's place, he did a great job!

 

Car ran great, most of the cyclists were fairly accommodating towards the cars that needed to pass, of course there's a few that try to make up for their lack of wheels and an engine to make others lives difficult but you get that. The weather gods were kind and the gods of tarmac were smiling upon us for sure.

 

What. A. Day!

[Testament]

oh wow. so glad i managed to make it up what a great day, fun in the sun with so many great peeps in such a great place. maximum thanks to the millens and davidsons for making this possible. tbh it was even really fun doooooorting/idling by all those cyclists!

[0R10N]

Super, super, super lush. Thanks to all involved for making this fanboy's weekend! The first visit was mindblowing, but this time round was even better, which makes it all the more special.

 

Had a massive foam over pretty much all of the vehicles, and the epic view, and and AND the log cabin

 

Photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/turbo16vdohc/sets/72157648672130009/

 

 

 

 

 

[10Speed]

Awesome day... cheers all involved...

 

[Chickity]

Super confused/concerned cyclist in this pic ^ is my fav of the bunch.

[Truenotch]

Was awesome to visit the ranch again! I was especially impressed with the turnout of old cars.

Can't wait for Nats in that general area.

[rotorhoe]

For those who attended the cruise, the quiz is below.

Apologies for not completing this on the day but we allowed for maximum time looking around instead.

 

The first person to complete the quiz with all/most answers correct will win a signed copy of Rod Millen's new book.

Get your answers in on here or via PM to myself or BDA780 by the end of the week (7th November).

 

1. What are the dates for the 2015 event?

2. How long is the track from the start line to the underpass?

3. How many truck loads of gravel and rock were bought in to make the road?

4. Which barn was built first, black or brown?

5. How many cars are at a Leadfoot event?

6. How many years has the event been held?

7. How many years did Rod win the NZ rally championship?

8. Which years did he win the championship?

9. What was the main change Rod made to his USA rally RX7s?

10. What brand is the traction engine?

11. What year is the traction engine?

12. What entertainment is planned for the Saturday night of Leadfoot Festival?

13. What brand is the fire engine?

14. What is the current record for Leadfoot hillclimb?

15. Who holds the record?

16. What car holds the record?

17. How many hay bales are used during the festival?

18. Where do the bales come from?

19. How deep is the cabin's lake?

20. What is the name given to the type of toilets used at Leadfoot?

21. Which car did Rod use to break the outright record at Pikes Peak?

22. How long did that record stand for?

23. What was the record time?

24. How many square meters of tarmac were laid for Leadfoot race track?

[M_C]

What a day! Epic. Big thanks to Amy, Karl, their Dad and anyone else who helped organise it. And a Super Big Thank You to Rod for opening the gates and hosting us. A real privilege. If I was going to do a money no object property it would be pretty much as his ranch! Great to see a Kiwi boy who has done so well and worked so hard to create it.

A little foot note, to the OldSchooler in the black Porsche: If you enjoyed the run back over the hill you Really need to do the Gumboot as its that supersized on better roads.

[shaneo]

What a day! Epic. Big thanks to Amy, Karl, their Dad and anyone else who helped organise it. And a Super Big Thank You to Rod for opening the gates and hosting us. A real privilege. If I was going to do a money no object property it would be pretty much as his ranch! Great to see a Kiwi boy who has done so well and worked so hard to create it.

A little foot note, to the OldSchooler in the black Porsche: If you enjoyed the run back over the hill you Really need to do the Gumboot as its that supersized on better roads.

 

 

Go the Porsche that was a loads of fun

[azzurro]

 

 

 

 

 

 

[EURON8]

 

 

 

 

 

Jeah!

 

/ Not low enough just yet, couldn't reach

[Ned]

Just eat more pies

[azzurro]

well, its a good start, ill give you that...

[Chickity]

Imagine how far from the ground your hand would be if you were a regular size human!

[Vidar]

Go the Porsche that was a loads of fun

 

It was fun.  I was impressed with how fast the escorts were up the hill.

[rotorhoe]

still waiting on snoozin photos pleaseandthankyou, need more to send through on behalf of us