Anyone else in NY, specifically North of Albany?

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I'm nearly on the Canadian border here in Ogdensburg. The dealership I am working with is Lotus of Western NY near Buffalo, which is a 4 hour drive for me.

Curious who else is in this area? I was 15 or so on the dealer's reservation list, so there should be someone else on here. 😃
 

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I'm down in DE, but in the finger lakes region a couple times a year. Looks like Watkins International is about 3 hrs from you.. It'd be great to get a group together for a track weekend event!
 

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I'm down in DE, but in the finger lakes region a couple times a year. Looks like Watkins International is about 3 hrs from you.. It'd be great to get a group together for a track weekend event!
I'd be up for a track weekend at the Glen.
 
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I actually went to Watkins Glen last fall for the first time! I used to work for a BMW racing team (Bimmerworld) and they were racing there. I watched the race and got to hang out with them for a bit and chat.

Watkins is a beautiful spot; we have been to nearby Geneva for wine tours in the past as well. A track day would be awesome! I haven't been on a track in years, and doing so with a proper car like the Emira would be a lot of fun.

Maybe summer of 2023 we will all have our cars?
 

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Sounds great! I was actually on the track with my GTI during a BMW club event back in October 2019 (pre-covid madness). It's really fun to be downtown and see all the cars cruising around taking in the history too. It's a beautiful area and lots of nice lakeside wineries.
 

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Sounds great! I was actually on the track with my GTI during a BMW club event back in October 2019 (pre-covid madness). It's really fun to be downtown and see all the cars cruising around taking in the history too. It's a beautiful area and lots of nice lakeside wineries.
Hooked on Driving has track days at Watkins Glen April 29 - May 1 and Oct. 14 - 16th.
 

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Hooked on Driving has track days at Watkins Glen April 29 - May 1 and Oct. 14 - 16th.

Is that a HPDE group? I've only ever tracked with Skip Barber. It'd be great to get some professional ride along tips.
 

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Is that a HPDE group? I've only ever tracked with Skip Barber. It'd be great to get some professional ride along tips.
It is a HPDE group. I have done 15-20 track days with them. They usually have three groups depending on your skill and track history. Beginning groups have ride along instructors.
 

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im in north jersey probably 2 hours away from you in deleware.

Delawhere? Yep.. I have family in the Hoboken/Jersey City area and my deposit is with Summit, so not too far or unfamiliar. Looking forward to future meet ups!
 

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I'm nearly on the Canadian border here in Ogdensburg. The dealership I am working with is Lotus of Western NY near Buffalo, which is a 4 hour drive for me.

Curious who else is in this area? I was 15 or so on the dealer's reservation list, so there should be someone else on here. 😃
Me too. I live in Fingerlakes. I am on base V6 list at Lotus of WNY. Reserved in Oct'21.
 

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Me too. I live in Fingerlakes. I am on base V6 list at Lotus of WNY. Reserved in Oct'21.
Hey, welcome! Maybe we can meet up someday when we get our cars! I got in a month ahead of you at that dealer.
 

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I'm nearly on the Canadian border here in Ogdensburg. The dealership I am working with is Lotus of Western NY near Buffalo, which is a 4 hour drive for me.

Curious who else is in this area? I was 15 or so on the dealer's reservation list, so there should be someone else on here. 😃
Connect with Lotus Owners Of New York (LOONY). Very active Lotus club. Have an event or two every year at Watkins Glen.
 
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I am pretty sure the owner of the dealership is into that club and races his car there. I will look into it.

My car is supposed to be built in March, so hoping for May delivery 🤞
 
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