Top 20 things you missed at Summer Bash ‘18

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20. Biggest GTM Village yet, we took over the entire space under the pavilion at Shenandoah: tables with Snacks, Drinks, Tented stations, Forza Run-offs, Buffet Line, Schwag… we had it all!

19. Friday night pizza party with music, brews and group decorating of member Doug T’s SSM Miata in prep for the October EMRA enduro.

18. No grillmaster Harry B this year 🙁 … but that’s OK… we had Mission BBQ – and a GIANT cake!

17. Brad N goes “viking line” in Stone House (Turn 5) with an impressive explosion of cones and grass. #liftthrottleoversteer #vikingline #mk4mafia

16. Rivalries continue: Kenny E and Eric M battle it out during GTM-only session. #nosetotail #timetrials. Family Feud: Tania M and Eric M set out to shake up the beginners in A group #DEchamps. #hondaVSvolkswagen

15. Close to 3 hours without power, fuel pumps down, and running out of water. #blackout #staythirsty – Mike C is stuck in the classroom teaching without slides, how about shadow puppets instead?

14. Three shirts work as a booster seat for Tania M as she takes the newly decorated SSM for a run.

13. First time on track for members: Dave P (Camaro ZL-1) and Andrew M (Chevy SS); and we welcomed back Tom W with his RHD RX-7. “Longest Drive” to the event went to member John W from Alabama, and “Longest Trip” to Region-3 chief Tania M coming from Texas.

12. Jordan F – son of member Steve F – wins the Forza Run-off with the GTM Turbo NC Miata on Watkins Glen with a 2:09, with 2nd place going to Robbie A – son of member Kerwin W – with a 2:10. Great Job! #gtmforzaleague – and lets not forget the SNES classic with Super Mario Kart – CHECK!

11. We missed you: Common Laws, Brills, Andy F, Nic M and others … and a congratulations video for Brian S and Leslie  #weddingday #maybenextyear #momentofsilence

10. Late night track walk, debating techniques and new GTM shenandoah lap record of 7:27 set by member Andrew B on a Trek mountain bicycle, with stock tires. Pictured below John C taking a moment to rest.

09. Kerwin W’s BMW suddenly starts oozing Ectoplasm

08. GTM guest Matteo F, gets on track for the first time (with coach, member Pat S) with his Audi Allroad using Hand Controls. Matteo did a great job! #bucketlist – and plans to return.

07. Shane S “mows the lawn” in Matt Y’s honda. Note the missing side skirt! Matt also gets behind the wheel for the first time in a while. #VTEC-yo! #keepitonboil

06. Several cars (non-GTM) go off on the exit of the Karussel. Eight cars miss a full course Black Flag in the C/X group – ugh! + Classic Pat S: “listen up folks, this isn’t a democracy!” #checkerblind #runners

05.  Keep the shiny side up: Baron M goes 3-wheelin’ chasing Joe O and Eric M goes up on two in Mike B’s Miata.

04. We got to meet some new significant others: Brad N introduced us to Adrienne – his Girlfriend and Sam H introduced us to Bruiser – his Dog. #paradelaps #gtmTrackDog

03. Over 30 GTM members in attendance: 25 drivers, 17 of which were coaches! Our biggest turn out yet – with tons of guests, friends and family! Happy 4th Anniversary GTM!

02. Awesome shots by etechphotos, check them out on: Shutterfly

> And last, but not least… <

01. “The Blend Line” at Shenandoah explained by Mike Arrigo at the Coaches Meeting – WTH?

#shouldabeenthere