Kindness Dream Ride for Newtown / Sandy Hook

[SlateEd]

We have been invited to be a part of something special happening in Newtown, CT this year. I'm posting this up early to get a sense of interest because there is a lot involved for the organizers - they need to know that they will have a turnout for the kids involved and the police resources involved too. Please take a look at the details below.
Thanks to our NY/CT member HeloSteve for bringing this to our attention!

Kindness Dream Ride: Newtown, CT -- June 20, rain date June 27

The Kindness Dream Ride (KDR) is for the Newtown/Sandy Hook, CT school kids. This event is all about giving back to a community of kids who have been witness to a horrific random act of violence. The idea is to encourage random acts of KINDNESS throughout the school year. For each random act of kindness the kids do they get an entry ticket. At the end of the year, all cars signed up for the KDR will have an entry ticket pulled and whichever kid's ticket is pulled, they will get a ride in that car. The ride starts at the Newtown High School and goes along a 6 mile route lead by the police and fire departments. The ride ends at a car show where the KDR cars will have VIP parking for the show, if they choose to stay.

I realize this is far in advance, but if you would like to join this awesome event please confirm in this thread. If something comes up closer to the event where you end up not being able to make it, no problem! The invite is open to all Viper Owners not just NY/CT. And if you know someone with an exotic car who would come out for this, spread the word.

June 20th (rain 27th)
Dream Ride meeting at 9:15AM: Newtown High School
12 Berkshire Road
Sandy Hook, CT 06482


Below are more details on the event:
Newtown Kindness Dream Ride Itinerary
9:15AM - Arrive at Newtown High School located at 12 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482. Parents and children will meet and spend time with drivers

10:00AM - Begin getting children into the cars. Professional photographer to take photos of children getting into each vehicle. After photos are taken, vehicles are to line up behind police and tribute motorcade

10:20-10:30AM - Begin 6.2 mile drive to Newtown Car Show. Leave at least 6 car lengths between vehicles. Travel BELOW speed limit cognizant of children and specators

10:45AM - Arrive at Newtown Car Show. Committee members will guide drivers to the ceremony tent. Drivers are to drop children off at the red carpet (hold for another photo)

Link to Dream Ride Route: https://goo.gl/maps/xqIbK

Cars that are already confirmed:

Dodge Viper GTS
Dodge Viper SRT-10 Convertible
La Ferrari
Pagani Huayra
Lamborghini Aventador Roadster
2 Ferrari 599 GTOs
Ferrari 458 Speciale
Ferrari F12
Ford GT Heritage
Ferrari 550 Maranello
Ferrari 458 Italia
2 Nissan GTRs
Porsche 911 Turbo S
Mercedes C63 AMG
Lamborghini Murcielago
Ferrari 599 GTB
3 Ford GTs (red, white, blue)
McLaren MP4-12C
Maserati MC Convertible

[thetalonguy]

You can certaintly count me in!

[Helo Steve]

Thanks Ed and Matt, the list of cars above has already doubled just this week. This will be a fantastic event! I just met with Chris this morning and he is very appreciative of the club's support. He was also telling me about some of the random acts of kindness that these children are doing. It is amazing how much effort 9 and 10 year old kids are putting in to support the intent of the event!

[00VPRGTS]

I'm in unless something changes.

[MalingatorGTS]

I'm in!

[Helo Steve]

Keep them coming guys! Thank you! Your responses help immensely!

[ViperTony]

In.

[pony23]

I'm in!!!!!

[Helo Steve]

Thanks Tony! We are tracking the VOA registrations separately so each member doesn't have to be bothered with individually signing up. If a member does sign up on that link, make sure to enter KDR for the promo code BEFORE registering, then select Kindness Dream Ride pass.

If not, when the event gets closer we will re-confirm with everyone and get kids assigned to each car!

[pony23]

Ok, so we do not sign in on the link Tony posted? It will be handled by the club?

A buddy of mine with a Ferrari wants to sign up, he should use the link?

Thanks

[Helo Steve]

VOA guys should not use the link, but if you're already signed up, no biggie just let Ed or I know so we don't double book. However the link can be shared with others, but let them know to follow the instructions below to make sure they are in for the dreamride and not just te car show. Exotics for the dreamride only, please! Ferraris obviously are included in that, but what model for my own curiously! So glad people are joining the event, I assure you this will be one to remember!

http://newtowncarshow2015.eventbrite.com/

1) Click "enter promo code"
2) Type "KDR" in the new field and hit "Apply"
3) Under "Kindness Dream Ride Pass" select 1 pass (do not select "GA entrant pass")
4) Click "Register"
5) Enter name, car and Credit Card details
All set!

[pony23]

He owns a silver 360. He rode up with a few of us to Limerick last year.

[John B]

I'm in!!!!

[MalingatorGTS]

Ok..ok...I know..I know...before anyone says anything...I better join....geeeessshhh...the pressure! LOL

[ViperTony]

Ok..ok...I know..I know...before anyone says anything...I better join....geeeessshhh...the pressure! LOL

Feelin' a little guilty are you?

[dbow119]

I'm in and signed up! Do the cars involved have to be exotics or can I invite people who have a Shelby GT500, Corvettes, old muscle cars, etc.?

[XXX BLK]

Ed, I'm in and congrats on being our President

[Helo Steve]

I'm in and signed up! Do the cars involved have to be exotics or can I invite people who have a Shelby GT500, Corvettes, old muscle cars, etc.?

I'm told exotics only for now, but thanks for wanting to spread the word!

Adrian: thanks for joining!

[MalingatorGTS]

Feelin' a little guilty are you?

Not guilt...lol..was always, oh yea, I really need to do that LOL! Well now it's done and official! Happy! LOL!

[pony23]

Nice!!!

[ViperTony]

Not guilt...lol..was always, oh yea, I really need to do that LOL! Well now it's done and official! Happy! LOL!

Welcome aboard! NY/CT is a fun group. Watch out for Adrian though, he bites.

[dbow119]

Are we meeting as a group earlier at 9:15? The itinerary I was sent from Chris from the Newtown Car Show said they're meeting at 9:45. I know it's a long ways away, but just want to make sure so I can plan on getting there at the right time since I'm about 3 hours away.

[MalingatorGTS]

I will be driving down (west) on 84 from the Hartford area. Happy to meet anyone along the way!

[dbow119]

I will be driving down (west) on 84 from the Hartford area. Happy to meet anyone along the way!

If I am able to spend Friday night at my sister's house (she lives in Wallingford), I'd be interested in meeting you so we can cruise together.

[SlateEd]

Adrian, Thank you sir!

MalingatorGTS - welcome aboard, Thank you for supporting the madness!

dbow119 - good question about timing and route. HeloSteve will help us with that coordinating a spot where we can meet up and cruise in together as we get closer to the date, but I would expect a little earlier than 9:15. If you come down 87 and then eastbound on 84 we might pick you up where 684 and 84 meet. That's just guessing right now but stay tuned.

Thanks everyone for the immediate interest! This is going to be awesome