About this event
"SAAB TakeOver Convoy"
Our 12th annual convoy to SAABs@Carlisle will start in Hampton/Newport News, Richmond and Charlottesville, Va, on Friday morning, May 10th with pitstops in; Opal, Haymarket and Leesburg, Va, then a meetup with the Maryland group in Frederick, Md. for lunch at Analia's Cafe or Jerk-n-Jive. This has quickly grown into a wonderful event, with the help of; The Virginia SAAB Driving Club, Virginia SAABs, Saab Club - Virginia and our dedicated Title Sponsor - The SAAB Network/Saabnet and the SCNA. Review the starting locations and Pit Stop locations, then plan on joining the most convenient location. By registering, you will be kept in the loop and we can determine if we need to add additional Pit Stops. Come on out and join us in the largest known SAAB Convoy event, for a wonderful drive through the very scenic backroads of; Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania --- to the largest annual gathering of SAABs in North America!!!
We will once again have our "Duel Challenge" between the Richmond and Charlottesville groups, with a year of "bragging rights" on the line.
Three(3) Virginia Starting/Meetup Locations:
1) Hampton/Newport News/VA Beach SAABs Start: Dunkin' Donuts - 12753 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA ---- Point of Contact: Matt G ***Note: this group will rendezvous with the Richmond Area SAABs @ the Wawa in Ashland, VA
Arrival time: 6:15 AM
Departure time: 6:30 AM
Distance to next stop: 70 miles
2) Richmond Area SAABs Start: Wawa - 10373 Sliding Hill Road Ashland(Richmond), VA --- Point of Contact: Donald N.
Arrival time: 7:45 AM
Departure time 8:00 AM
Distance to next stop: 71 miles
3) Charlottesville Area SAABs Start: C'ville Coffee - 1301 Harris Street Charlottesville, VA. ---- Point of Contact: Allan H ****Note: this group will rendezvous with the Richmond & Hampton Area SAABs @ the Sheetz in Bealeton(Opal), VA
Arrival time: 7:45 AM
Departure time: 8:00 AM
Distance to next stop: 74 miles
SAAB TakeOver Pit-Stop Schedule: 1st Pit-Stop: Sheetz - 10101 James Madison Highway Bealeton(Opal), VA
Arrival time: 9:30 AM
Departure time: 9:45 AM
Distance to next stop: 36 miles
2nd Pit-Stop: 7-11 - 4075 Sudley Road Haymarket, VA
Arrival time: 10:30 AM
Departure time: 11:00 AM
Distance to next stop: 22 miles
3rd Pit-Stop: St. John the Apostle Catholic Church - 101 Oakcrest Manor Dr NE Leesburg, VA
Arrival time: 11:30 AM
Departure time: 11:35 AM
Distance to next stop: 23 miles
4th/Final Pit-Stop: ExxonMobil / CVS - 400 South Jefferson Street Frederick, MD ***Rear Parking Lot***
Arrival time: 12:10 PM
Departure time: 1:00 PM
Distance to next stop: 67 miles
Destination Point: SAABs@Carlisle - 1000 Bryn Mawr Road Carlisle, PA
Arrival time: 2:45 PM
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Arrival time Departure time Location Distance to next stop Drive time to next stop
1(A) 6:15 AM 6:30 AM Dunkin' Donuts - Newport News, VA 70 miles 1.25 hours
1(B) 7:45 AM 8:00 AM Wawa - Richmond/Ashland, Va. 71 miles 1.25 hours
1(C) 7:45 AM 8:00 AM C'ville Coffee - Charlottesville, Va. 74 miles 1.25 hours
2. 9:30 AM 9:45 AM Sheetz - Opal, Va. 36 miles .50 hours
3. 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 7/11 - Haymarket, Va. 22 miles .50 hours
4. 11:30 AM 11:35 AM St. John Church - Leesburg, Va. 23 miles .50 hours
5. 12:10 PM 1:00 PM Exxon/CVS - Frederick, Md. 67 miles 1.25 hours
6. 2:30 - 2:45 PM Arrive in Carlisle, Pa for SAABs@Carlisle
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All are welcome to join in and participate, even if you are coming from farther South or West. Anyone interested in joining the convoy, can meet us at any of our meeting/stopping points. As always, our coveted annual "SAAB Cup" trophy, which goes to the SAAB owner/family who brings the most SAABs to participate in our Convoy, will be presented during the Saturday awards ceremony. You must sign-up/register and participate, to be eligible for the awards
So spread the word and get in on the largest SAAB Convoy to the largest SAAB event in North America - SAABs@Carlisle!!
Event requirements
Important Note:
We encourage everyone to bring a handheld two-way radio. You can pickup a FRS(Family Radio Service)/GMRS(General Mobile Radio Service) one for about $20. As this convoy grows, being able to effectively communicate, amongst all of the participants is becoming more and more critical. A cell phone / app just cannot deliver on par with two-way radios. It is the best way to keep everyone informed during the convoy. Based on past experience someone is going to; get separated from the pack, make a wrong turn, see a hazard someone else does not see or have an emergency. If you have participated in a long drive convoy, you know the best part is the added fun level, with the radio talk and chatter between cars -- it makes the drive much more enjoyable!!!
We have a limited supply of FREE SAAB gifts; SCNA SAAB Club Window Stickers, SAAB Network Lapel Pins and Central Penn SAAB Club SAABs@Carlisle Keychain. Feel free to order during your Registration, these go quickly!