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Devil's Highway - Overnight Cruise


Chameleon

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On April 24th and 25th I am cruising up north to run the Devil's Highway. :devil:burnout

If you are not familiar with this road, it is the old US 666 (now Highway 191) also known as the "Coronado Trail." It runs between Alpine and Clifton, and is about 90 miles of some of the most technical driving available in this state. This is NOT a high-speed drive, but if you enjoy twisty two-lanes, off-camber corners and spectacular scenery, this is a great road.

I am leaving mid-morning on the 24th and driving to Springerville/Eagar for the night. The 25th I'll run the highway, and be back home that night. This is about a 600 mile trip, split 250/350 between the two days.

The route is a loop, Phoenix/Payson/Heber/Show Low/Springerville/Alpine/Clifton/Safford/Phoenix.

I'm staying at the Best Western in Eagar on the 24th.

http://bestwesternarizona.com/hotels/best-western-sunrise-inn

Anyone who wants to join me is welcome to come along; post up here if you're interested!

PHOENIX MEET POINT/TIME:
Chevron station, southeast corner of Beeline (Hwy 87) and Ft. McDowell Road.

10180 North Fort McDowell Road,

Fort McDowell, AZ 85264

If you don’t have a smart phone or Nav:
This is the second traffic light north of the intersection of Beeline and Shea Blvd (approximately 2 miles).
Turn right off Beeline, and an immediate right into the Chevron.
Drive through the fuel islands, and bear left into the parking lot on the side of the building.

Food, drinks, fuel, restrooms available.
9:30 meet for a prompt 10:00 a.m. departure.

PRESCOTT FOLKS MEETUP POINT/TIME:
Meet in Payson.
Parking lot, southeast corner of Hwy 87 and Hwy 260, south side of McDonalds.
11:00ish meet time for an 11:30ish departure.

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The Z06 Group did this a ways back. Epic drive my arms actually got tires from sawing the wheel back and forth for all the hairpins....

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Did this run on two wheels with Annie sitting behind me. What a hoot. Do believe you have a winner here. Count us in.

Chas

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My brother Scott and I are in.

That is at least two people and 2 cars.

I have done this about 5 times and have a blast every time.

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I would love to do this, but It is the same time as the Big Bend Open Road Race. I will be doing lots of turns and elevation chages with a little more speed. This event is 118 miles and my low fuel chime sounds just before the finish.

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Donna I just remembered the last time I saw you at the Prescott Car Show you were carless due to your car being in the hospital.

How did that turn out?

Is your C6 back on the road?

I could not keep up with you the last time we did Devils Hwy when you had your C5!

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C6 is back on the road, already been to two road course track events and the "no fly" event at Gila Bend.

The claim is not settled yet.

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That is good news, except the claim not being settled.

I will get with you on a meet up point for Prescott folks as the time approaches.

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I will get with you on a meet up point for Prescott folks as the time approaches.

I was gonna do it the same way as last time, since that seemed to work well for everyone (except for Jon getting lost because he was so much faster than the rest of us) LOL!

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I will get with you on a meet up point for Prescott folks as the time approaches.

I was gonna do it the same way as last time, since that seemed to work well for everyone (except for Jon getting lost because he was so much faster than the rest of us) LOL!

Jon faster? You don't say. :scareddriver: But how do you get lost on a road that has no exits for 100 miles?

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If this was over the weekend I'd probably be in...but I'm not sure if I can get that Friday off yet or not.

Leon that is one bad ass looking C6 that would totally enjoy this ride.

Put in for it now and hopefully you can join us.

Has anyone thanked you for your service this week?

If not I just did. Thank you Leon for helping to protect us!!!!

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If this was over the weekend I'd probably be in...but I'm not sure if I can get that Friday off yet or not.

Leon that is one bad ass looking C6 that would totally enjoy this ride.

Put in for it now and hopefully you can join us.

Has anyone thanked you for your service this week?

If not I just did. Thank you Leon for helping to protect us!!!!

Wait... It's a Z06 right?
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If this was over the weekend I'd probably be in...but I'm not sure if I can get that Friday off yet or not.

Leon that is one bad ass looking C6 that would totally enjoy this ride.

Put in for it now and hopefully you can join us.

Has anyone thanked you for your service this week?

If not I just did. Thank you Leon for helping to protect us!!!!

Thanks for the kind words. I will try and make this though

If this was over the weekend I'd probably be in...but I'm not sure if I can get that Friday off yet or not.

Leon that is one bad ass looking C6 that would totally enjoy this ride.

Put in for it now and hopefully you can join us.

Has anyone thanked you for your service this week?

If not I just did. Thank you Leon for helping to protect us!!!!

Wait... It's a Z06 right?

LOL.....of course it is suprone......LOL

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Jeannine & I are in, we're comming up from Tucson so will need a time and place to meet. We just did the trip in reverse a few monts ago, it was FUN.

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Hey Chameleon,

My brother and his wife are comming over from california to make the run with us! Add 1 Vette and 2 people, should be a blast. reservations made.

:Jake:

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