March Tracks
Greetings Motorists,
This past month we decided to take advantage of our wonderful winter weather and scheduled two runs. The first took us through road construction up to the White Tanks park for a barbeque and short hike. The second took the ladies out to Tortilla Flats for a day away from the valley.
Also, it snowed in Phoenix. Not central phoenix where it would have caused absolute chaos and an ultimate destruction of our local government, but it seemed to follow Loop 101 and circled us in a nice white blanket… Which melted 10 minutes later. 
This month’s updates are being release a week early as we wanted to give some attention to a club friend, EuroTechs.
March Events:
March 2nd – EuroTechs Tech Day:
EuroTechs is hosting an open shop day with Craven Speed and Toddsmods. Todd will be installing custom graphics so make sure you book with him in advance. Kellen from Craven Speed with be bringing out parts we don’t typically have in stock. While not an official DRP event, stop on by and check it out anyway.
March 10th – Second Sunday Sweets – Churn, Phoenix, AZ:
Voted Best Ice Cream in 2012 by Phoenix New Times. On top of the usual cups and bowls, Churn will build you an ice cream sandwich on homemade cookies or let you enjoy your scoops in a pretzel cone. Endless possibilities abound when you can pick both your cookie and ice cream varieties.
March 16th – Third Saturday Car Show (Scottsdale Pavilions):
Join us at Arizona’s longest running weekly car show. We are usually parked in first and second rows as you enter the parking area. With the nice weather becoming standard, arrivals will begin earlier, around 3-4 pm.
March 24th – Copper Rally:
The Copper Corridors offer spectacular scenery for the high desert areas of the state, including tortuous (aka fun) roadway curves, panoramic views, gigantic open mining activities, and diversity of desert ecology.
March 27th – DRP Go-Kart Night:
Come out for some friendly competition on the track, even if you don’t want to race, come hang out and cheer on those who do! K1 features all electric karts for all the fun without the noise and smell of the gas karts. For more info about K1 Speed, visit their website.
As always, stay safe, check your oil, maintain tire pressure, and above all.. Motor on!
February Tracks
Greetings Motorists,
Well, another month has passed without an Italian Job sequel. Speaking of which, wouldn’t it be great if the internet has a listing of movies that featured a MINI Cooper? Done. ( http://www.imcdb.org/
Last month we took a low-key approach and rode up South Mountain and enjoyed brunch at Good Egg. The turnout was good and the food was scrumptious.
February Events:
Feb. 9th – White Tanks Run & BBQ:
White Tanks is the largest regional park in Maricopa County. On the 9th, we’ll be heading out there to scope out a small fraction of it. Planned activities include a hike and barbecue. Afterwards, we’ll head into downtown Glendale for more chocolate than we know what to do with.
Feb. 10th – Second Sunday Sweets – Frost Gelato, Gilbert, AZ:
Featuring “guilt-free” tasties, Frost is going to make you happy.
Feb. 16th – Third Saturday Car Show (Scottsdale Pavilions):
Join us at Arizona’s longest running weekly car show. We are usually parked in first and second rows as you enter the parking area. With the nice weather becoming standard, arrivals will begin earlier, around 3-4 pm.
Feb. 27th – IFN – Haus Murphy’s, Glendale, AZ:
This month’s IFN features German food. They’ve got your schnitzels, brats, wursts, hearse… Maybe not the last, but come enjoy the food anyway.
As always, stay safe, check your oil, maintain tire pressure, and above all.. Motor on!