NC M3 Meetup

[bimmerfan08]

Do you guys want to create a WhatsApp chat for these drives/meetups? I have a track chat that helps me coordinate with friends/acquaintances in the area, for example. I don't check this thread much, let alone get on the forum.

[Barracooda]

Subscribed, new member here from Winston-Salem. I have a 2003 M3 coupe that I'm finally starting to enjoy again, hopefully I can make it out for a drive sometime.

[gheorghe]

Hello NAM3Forum SE crew.
I'm going to replicate CaseDeMasa's drive from 2023 drive Sept 13th (Saturday) with a colleague. He drives an Audi RS5 but I won't hold that against him
We'll do the whole track as it was done in 2023 except we'll start in Hight Point / Winston Salem area as that is where we live. We'll head on over to the Hamptonville Park and Ride location and be there at 9AM the rest of the rally is as it was in 2023:
Meetup location: Hamptonville Park & Ride @ 9:00AM Saturday Oct 21.

• https://maps.app.goo.gl/faxFAtEpZwDoVxRy9
• 1513 Asbury Church Rd, Hamptonville, NC 27020
• There is an Exxon around the corner with a decent convenience store attached.

Leg 1: Hamptonville P&R to McGrady's Grocery to ALVIN EATZ Damascus, VA | 2 hr 17 min | 96.5 miles

• https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZeSexDLMvXLX84pb8
• Depart: 9:30AM arrive 12:00 (15 min break somewhere)

Leg 2: ALVIN EATZ to Southern Scoops & Sandwiches, Jefferson NC | 1 hr 9 min | 43.0 miles

• https://maps.app.goo.gl/VjTK756m25jkTzBX7
• Depart 1:15PM arrive 2:30PM

Leg 3: Southern Scoops to Sparta, NC | 38 min | 27.4 miles

• https://maps.app.goo.gl/RfurpdtXEhiM2RWWA
• Depart 2:45PM arrive 3:20PM

Full loop of above legs: Hamptonville P&R to Damascus, VA to Jefferson NC to Sparta | 4hr 12 min | 167 miles

• https://maps.app.goo.gl/hT5yVSfDbK3JNjS29
• Depart 9:30AM arrive 3:20PM

I know this is short notice but if anyone is interested in joining, feel free.
Comment down below, rain or shine, me and the RS5 are going.

[bimmerfan08]

Anyone want to do a drive in the near future?

I'd be down. Car is finally getting some TLC and will be drivable again soon.

Is there a way to do a mass communication notification on this forum? Or would another channel (WhatsApp, etc.) be better suited?

[gheorghe]

Anyone want to do a drive in the near future?

[bimmerfan08]

Bumping this. Any drives or track events planned for 2025?

[bimmerfan08]

Triad area (High Point)

That's right. I'm in Charlotte. Need to hit you up at some point since I pass through there a good bit.

[gheorghe]

Where in NC are you again?

Getting the M3 ready for track season this month/next.

Triad area (High Point)

[bimmerfan08]

Anyone interested in another meetup in the near future?

Where in NC are you again?

Getting the M3 ready for track season this month/next.

[gheorghe]

Hey man, short answer = yes.

Longer answer, I'm playing a bit of catch up on life in general. Recently had some things to care for in my personal life that completely shut down "hobbies" and everything else. I'm happy to organize another one (truly!) but need a bit more time to clear the fog and catch up on stuff.

EDIT: apologies for the delay. Just realized you posted exactly 1 month ago to the day. Reference aforementioned fog 😁

I'm happy to hear you are in! No rush in any way.
Another thought is, what if we do a short impromptu meat up/drive, who ever is in is in, just a quick afternoon, shoot the breeze, plan a bigger meetup in person and so on, I'd be down .... to help clear the fog . Just a thought.

[Casa de Mesa]

Anyone interested in another meetup in the near future?

Hey man, short answer = yes.

Longer answer, I'm playing a bit of catch up on life in general. Recently had some things to care for in my personal life that completely shut down "hobbies" and everything else. I'm happy to organize another one (truly!) but need a bit more time to clear the fog and catch up on stuff.

EDIT: apologies for the delay. Just realized you posted exactly 1 month ago to the day. Reference aforementioned fog 😁

[gheorghe]

Anyone interested in another meetup in the near future?

[bimmerfan08]

Go Hokies!

Do you get up to Blacksburg much these days?

One of my good friends and I (he also did undergrad there) attempt to visit at least 1x/year and drive local roads in our M cars. Typically plan a weekend out of it.

[Casa de Mesa]

Go Hokies!

[bimmerfan08]

Nice thread on M3post! And you're a VT grad to boot. I spent my 4+ years in Blacksburg...

We lucked out with the weather. It was a perfect autumn day. We'll for sure do more of these and I know what you mean about large drives. Been on some multi-day rallies with 65+ cars and it can become cumbersome at times.

For sure more to come on this.

VT grad as well?