I would like to gauge interest in another gathering this spring. I tried to host one in 2019, but am sorry I wasn't able to due to complications with the birth of my son in late 2018 that kept me from doing the prep work. Fortunately things have settled down on that front. I know why we didn't hold one last year and for good reason but what does everyone think about this year? I expect many will have cabin fever and be ready to get out and about by May. We can keep 6 ft between our cars right?
Chime in if you are interested so I can get group rates at the hotel. I also have a few local car clubs that are interested in joining us including the Greater Ozarks British Motoring Club,
http://www.gobmc.org and two of those members have original Lotus 7s.
I have local contacts who work at the Ozarks International Raceway, and will continue trying to get us access. They are still saying no, but I will keep on them. If we get a big enough group together we may be able to persuade them if we sell it as a good marketing event for the track.
I am still finalizing a few details, like lunch on Friday will be changing from Captain Ron's to Franky & Louie's, but they are close to each other.
I have been doing the prep work and this is what I have ready so far. As we know with cruises, things change so the time's are approximate and I allowed time and places to gather and wait for stragglers. Being a boating area, there are plenty of refueling options for ethanol free gas.
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When: May 13 - 16 2021
Where: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
Host Hotel:
https://www.lodgeatportarrowhead.com/573-693-9938
Group rate under the name "7 Gathering"
$145 / night including tax
I have 20 rooms blocked off but can add more.
Block expires April 14th.
1. Thursday May 13th, 2021 (60mi)
a. Arrival at Lodge at Port Arrowhead, 3080 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark MO 65049
b. 3:00 PM Depart for Ozarks International Raceway for those interested and arrived early (30 mi / 45 min each way, includes $3 toll each way)
c. 6:00 PM Dinner at Lil Rizzo’s, 929 Premium Outlets Dr, Osage Beach, MO 65065
2. Friday May 14th, 2021 (175mi)
a. 8:30 AM Lotus 7 Group Photo at Lake look outpoint next to hotel
b. 9:00 AM Depart Lodge at Port Arrowhead
i. Fuel up on your own before we leave hotel, see local gas station list
c. 11:30 AM Lunch at Paradise Tropical Restaurant and Bar, 430 Tropical, Trails End Rd, Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
d. 1:00 PM Depart Paradise Tropical Restaurant and Bar
e. 2:00 PM Arrive at Ha Ha Tonka
f. 2:30 Depart Ha Ha Tonka
g. 2:45 Stop for gas at Casey’s in Camdenton (distance to gas station from start ~110 miles) *Ethanol Free Premium is available
h. 4:30 Arrive at Bagnell Dam
i. 5:15 Arrive at Hotel
j. 6:15 Dinner at JJ Twigs, 1815 Bagnell Dam Blvd
k. Hot Summer Nights Cruise In on the Bagnell Dam Strip after dinner
3. Saturday May 15th, 2021 (242mi)
a. 8:30 AM Goblin Group Photo at Lake look outpoint next to hotel
b. 9:00 Am Depart Lodge at Port Arrowhead
c. 12:00 PM stop for Gas at Kum & Go in Waynesville, (distance to gas station from start ~110 miles) * Ethanol free premium available at Casey’s down Missouri Ave from Kum & Go
d. 12:15 PM lunch at Hoppers Pub, 318 Route 66 Waynesville MO 65583
e. 1:45 PM Depart Hoppers Pub
f. 5:15 PM Arrive back at Lodge at Port Arrowhead
g. 6:30 PM Dinner at H. Toad’s, 2359 Bittersweet Rd, Lake Ozark, MO
h. After dinner, drinks at H. Toad’s or back at hotel.
*all times are approximate
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