Historic Motorama Reunion Tour
September 26-29, 2012
Museum in Motion Tours bring Corvette enthusiasts together to enjoy driving their Corvettes and visiting new, unique, interesting and exciting venues. Past Tours have included such varied locales as Ontario Canada and the Mosport ALMS race, the Pacific Coast Highway, Paris and Le Mans and Hendrick Motorsports facility in Concord North Carolina. Now the Museum events season kicks off with a tour originating in the Florida Panhandle and ending with 2 days at the 12 Hours of Sebring kickoff ALMS race. The first race of the 2012 ALMS season, the first endurance race and a qualifier for the 24 Hrs of Le Mans, this race is a must for serious competitors.
Open only to participants of the first and second Historic Motoramas, from 2002 and 2008, will join together for a Reunion Tour through the Smokies. Driving the famous TN-129, aka Tail of the Dragon, the group will be visiting Cherokee, Waynesville, Alcoa, Hendersonville, Lake Lure via secondary roads on the way to Asheville and a ending with a visit to the Biltmore Estate. Old friends will have a chance to reunite and new friends will be able to share their Motorama experiences while enjoying one of the most beautiful areas of the country during the colorful autumn season.
Plans for the tour route as well as all of the activities prior to the Cruise are still being worked on. Although Notices will appear on the Motorama Listserv, make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all events including opening of registration and fees. Questions, contact Roc or Karen.
We have set up blocks of rooms at two different motels in Asheville. The Hampton Inn and Country Inn & Suites (both on Tunnel Road). Please call to reserve your own room. The member tour fee, inclusive of admissions, and some meals is $390 for primary and $375 for guest registration. Registration for the HM III tour will close Sept 4, 2012. Must have been a Motorama participant to register for this tour.
Museum in Motion Historic Motorama Reunion Agenda |
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 26 |
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4:00pm – 5:00pm |
Registration Pickup
- Located in Ticket Booth on Boulevard
- Only pickup of credentials from advance registration
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5:00pm – 7:00pm |
Meet n Greet Pizza/Sub Party
- Included in registration fee
- Cash bar available
- Welcome and Drivers Meeting (Roc Linkov)
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THURSDAY, SEPT 27 |
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Breakfast on own |
8:15am |
Stage in NCM Front Circle |
8:30am |
Depart NCM
- Caravan heads out toward Asheville, NC
- Approximately 2 hours drive time
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10:20am – 10:40am
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Scheduled Rest Stop |
*** Check Local Time – Different Time Zone *** |
12:20pm – 12:40pm |
Pilot Station
- Gas Stop recommended / optional
- 9550 S. Northshore Dr. Knoxville, TN
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12:50pm – 1:45pm |
Lunch at Alcoa – your choice
- Lunch on own
- Some suggestions in area (129 Vicinity)
- Applebees
- Ruby Tuesday
- Shoneys
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1:50pm |
ReGroup and Stage
- Applebees
- 2564 Alcoa Hwy (US 129) Alcoa, TN
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4:40pm |
Arrive in Asheville
- Proceed to your Motel of Choice
- Free to rest and enjoy Asheville
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FRIDAY, SEPT 28 |
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Breakfast on own |
8:45am (ET) |
Driver Meeting and Staging in Hampton Inn Parking Lot
- 204 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC
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9:00am – 10:30am |
Road Tour Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway
- Depart Hampton Inn – 204 Tunnel Rd
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10:30am – 1:00pm |
Arrive Hendersonville, NC
- Free time for shopping and lunch on own
- Parking Lot
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1:00pm |
Regroup & Stage
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2:00pm – 3:00pm |
Arrive Marty Wrights Special Car Collection
- Swannanoa, NC
- Special showing for NCM ‘Museum In Motion’ Participants
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3:00pm |
Depart for Ashville
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3:10pm |
Arrive back in Asheville
- Free time to Enjoy Asheville
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5:30pm – 7:30pm |
Meet at Neo Cantina Southwestern Grill for Dinner
- 10 Biltmore Plaza, Asheville, NC
- Fajita buffet included in registration
- Cash Bar
- Depart on own
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SATURDAY, SEPT 29 |
7:00am |
Driver Meeting and Staging in Hampton Inn Parking Lot
- 204 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC
- All participants must arrive together at Biltmore
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7:30am – 8:30am |
Arrive Biltmore Estate
- One Approach Rd, Asheville, NC
- Admission included in registration
- Stage Cars for photography near Biltmore House
- Complimentary photo to be mailed after trip
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8:45am – 10:00am |
Breakfast Buffet at Biltmore Stable Café
- Included in registration
- Adjacent to Biltmore House, the stable, which originally housed George Vanderbilt’s horses and carriages, has been renovated into a beautiful restaurant. This special venue offers seating in former stalls and the hayloft area where we will be seated.
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10:30am – 1:00pm |
Choice of 1 Xtra Behind the Scenes Tour of Biltmore House or Carriage Ride
(make sure you choose one in your registration)
- Included in registration
- Butler’s Tour – takes you into un-restored rooms and mechanical areas not open to the public on the regular house visit. Tours offered at 10:30am and 11:00am
- Vanderbilt Friends & Family Tour – See clothing and accessories from the 1900s and hear stories about the fascinating people who visited Biltmore. Tours offered at 10:30am and 11:00am
- Architect’s Tour – provides a closer look at the design and construction of Biltmore House and includes a trip to the rooftop. Tours offered at 10:30am and 11:00am
- Carriage Ride – Travel through the estate for 45 minutes on a twelve passenger wagonette and enjoy exclusive views - 11:00am – 12:00pm
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1:00pm – 2:15pm |
Deerpark Restaurant Buffet Lunch– Biltmore Grounds
- Included in Registration
- Meet at Deerpark Restaurant
- Located approximately 3 miles from Biltmore House is Deerpark Restaurant, housed in one of the original buildings of the estate. Today this facility provides a unique setting for lunch.
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2:30pm – 4:00pm |
Antler Hill Village or Biltmore Gardens – Self Guided - Biltmore Grounds
- Included in registration
- A stop at the Winery is a must for anyone who enjoys good food and wine – complimentary wine tastings will be offered in the Tasting Room throughout the day and visit the Barn, Farmland, and Kitchen Garden to learn more about Biltmore’s agricultural heritage. Before leaving the Village, be sure to pop in the Legacy Exhibit Hall to see the exhibit on display at the time or relax on the Village Green.
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5:15pm – 6:45pm |
Guided Evening Visit – Biltmore House
- Included in registration
- Meet at Biltmore House
- A visit to America’s largest home is a most memorable experience. Cross the threshold into a world of hospitality, beauty, and luxury that has remained virtually unchanged for more than a century. Hear the Biltmore story as you walk through the house with a knowledgeable guide.
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7:00pm |
Depart on Own
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SUNDAY SEPT 30 |
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Check Out and Depart
- Travel carefully and return home safely – Thank you for joining the MiM Historic Motorama Reunion Tour
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To register – please call Karen at 270-467-8804 or Roc at 270-467-8802
