This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending one of the best local cruises in the area, the NEMotorsport.com's Kancamagus Cruise. I have waited a good couple months, as have my friends, to participate in this gathering of and cruising with automotive enthusiasts and their plethora of vehicles from all over the New England area.
From exit 2 off of 101, our World Crush industries entourage and a couple friends took off around 9am to meet up with everyone else at NHTI in Concord. While late on departure, we were quick on arrival making up much lost time on some of New Hampshire's finest local highways.
After taking in the sights at the Reservoir, snapping photos and having lunch, my co-pilot and I were ready to roll out and start hunting down some twisty roads along Route 302 to Bear Notch. Unfortunately, shortly after our initial group of about 10 leaving Moore Dam, we pulled over and were informed that a member of the cruise was involved in an accident, at that time I was told it was the silver Honda S2000. An unfortunate accident, but I write this with the knowledge that both the driver and passenger of the silver S2000 are okay, having been released from the hospital with minimal injuries.
Running through 302 I was entangled in a dance of apex transitions and long sweeping bends as I chased down a Mustang GT. Nothing gets me more excited for driving than a spirited cruise with a formidable opponent, making this by far, my favorite part of this cruise.
To some, Conway is the tourist capital of New Hampshire, to others like me it is an obstacle in the way of one of the more anticipated roads for everyone on this cruise, the famous Hurricane Mountain Rd. Going miles out of our way from the Kancamagus has been a theme for the past couple years of this event. It is one of the most technical, winding, low speed roads you will ever come across in the region. Nothing is quite like this unique road. A two way road, with the occasional local traffic. You find yourself shredding away bits and pieces of tires as the road just keeps gobbling everything you give it, only to be assaulted with another set of extremely banked corners, and nice cresting hills. Catching air is not uncommon, nor is accepting the fact that this is as close to riding a roller coaster in a car as you can get. It is a true test of a vehicle's handling and braking abilities, and only the most clever drivers can find a way out in good speed.
The final meeting spot at the Loon Mountain parking lot serves as both a uniting point and a departing point. Much of the days excellent driving stories are passed around the local clicks of car enthusiasts. With such a great comradery between the enthusiasts, one can not help but be overwhelmed with the sense of pride that comes with finishing a cruise like this. It is inspiring to see people of all types and interests gathered in one spot for one reason: to drive.
Click the picture below for my gallery of photos from this incredible day.
From exit 2 off of 101, our World Crush industries entourage and a couple friends took off around 9am to meet up with everyone else at NHTI in Concord. While late on departure, we were quick on arrival making up much lost time on some of New Hampshire's finest local highways.
After taking in the sights at the Reservoir, snapping photos and having lunch, my co-pilot and I were ready to roll out and start hunting down some twisty roads along Route 302 to Bear Notch. Unfortunately, shortly after our initial group of about 10 leaving Moore Dam, we pulled over and were informed that a member of the cruise was involved in an accident, at that time I was told it was the silver Honda S2000. An unfortunate accident, but I write this with the knowledge that both the driver and passenger of the silver S2000 are okay, having been released from the hospital with minimal injuries.
Running through 302 I was entangled in a dance of apex transitions and long sweeping bends as I chased down a Mustang GT. Nothing gets me more excited for driving than a spirited cruise with a formidable opponent, making this by far, my favorite part of this cruise.
To some, Conway is the tourist capital of New Hampshire, to others like me it is an obstacle in the way of one of the more anticipated roads for everyone on this cruise, the famous Hurricane Mountain Rd. Going miles out of our way from the Kancamagus has been a theme for the past couple years of this event. It is one of the most technical, winding, low speed roads you will ever come across in the region. Nothing is quite like this unique road. A two way road, with the occasional local traffic. You find yourself shredding away bits and pieces of tires as the road just keeps gobbling everything you give it, only to be assaulted with another set of extremely banked corners, and nice cresting hills. Catching air is not uncommon, nor is accepting the fact that this is as close to riding a roller coaster in a car as you can get. It is a true test of a vehicle's handling and braking abilities, and only the most clever drivers can find a way out in good speed.
The final meeting spot at the Loon Mountain parking lot serves as both a uniting point and a departing point. Much of the days excellent driving stories are passed around the local clicks of car enthusiasts. With such a great comradery between the enthusiasts, one can not help but be overwhelmed with the sense of pride that comes with finishing a cruise like this. It is inspiring to see people of all types and interests gathered in one spot for one reason: to drive.
Click the picture below for my gallery of photos from this incredible day.
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