[donzilla2004]

Mark your calenders ladies and gents! 1st Annual Focus/Fiesta Owners Ohio Meetup (Focus on Ohio) is just around the corner.

Date of the meetup - Saturday, May 2nd, 2015

Time: 10:00AM at Quaker Steak, Leaving for Buckeye Raceway at 10:30AM (you can meet us directly at the karting place if you would like.)

For anyone who wants to follow our updates on this day I have setup a group "Ford Focus Ohio" you can follow this group by downloading the app on your phone called "Zello." I will be giving location updates as we are going to the locations.

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/823533587705138/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

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We would be meeting up at the Quaker Steak and Lube at Polaris. (We are not eating here.) This is for a little cruise down to the Raceway, you do not have to meet here. You can meet directly at the karting track.


Meet Time: 10:00AM, leaving for Buckeye Raceway 10:30AM

Quaker Steak and Lube
8500 Lyra Drive,
Columbus, OH 43240

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- We will then take a nice cruise from Polaris to Buckeye Raceway which is a indoor karting track. Do some karting and take some pictures afterwards or before since the parking lot is huge.

Arrival Time: 11:00AM to 11:15AM
Buckeye Raceway
4050 West Broad Street,
Columbus, OH 43228
@[NjQyMTgzOTU5MjA4MTA3Omh0dHBcYS8vd3d3LmJ1Y2tleWVyYWNld2F5LmNvbS86Og==:[url]http://www.buckeyeraceway.com/]][/url]

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- After karting we will head over to the Sonic Drive in Restaurant for lunch/early dinner.

Sonic Drive in Polaris
1031 Gemini Place
Columbus, OH 43240
(614) 433-0888


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Hotel Information:

I have contacted Candlewood in Columbus which is willing to block some rooms for us for anyone who is looking to spend the night. When you call them please just let them know that you are with the event for Ohio Ford Focus Owners, May 2nd. They will be able to accommodate you. If you plan on spending the night you need to make your reservation before April 2nd. The rates will fluctuate a little bit depending on when you book (it is a Saturday night which is normally the most expensive) however they are willing to give you the best rate possible.

Candlewood Suites Polaris
8515 Lyra Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43240
(614) 436-6600

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**After Meet-up Event**

For anyone staying in Columbus Saturday there is a meetup 10 pm at held in a big parking lot by the Sonic off of Polaris. 1031 Gemini Place, Columbus, OH 43240. Cars of all makes and models welcome as this is a local cruise.


If all goes well this event should basically take place between 9AM to 6 to 7 PM for everyone to be able to make the trip home.

THIS EVENT WILL BE OPEN TO ALL FRIENDS AND FAMILY AS WELL. YOU DON'T HAVE TO OWN A FOCUS OR FIESTA TO JOIN THE EVENT.

[][][][][][]**ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL AT ANY OF THESE PLACES. PLEASE USE YOUR BEST JUDGEMENT AS WE ARE ALL ADULTS. WE WOULD LOVE TO MAKE THIS A YEAR THING BUT IT ALL CAN BE RUINED BY ONE PERSON.[][][][][][]**

This event meetup is setup by https://www.facebook.com/groups/ohiofordfocus/

 

[bringler26]

Sounds like this may be the new Spring into Focus.

 

[donzilla2004]

Sounds like this may be the new Spring into Focus.

I completely forgot that Spring Into Focus is the same time of the year roughly. If anyone that hosts the Spring Into Focus event wants to collaborate please let me know. I'd be willing make this 1 big meet.

 

[rambleon84]

I dont see a need for a SiF if this is happening. We usually lack proper organization for the event and finding a specific time/date always seems to be a struggle. I am fine with doing this instead, sounds fun. What do my other Ohio mod friends think?

 

[donzilla2004]

I dont see a need for a SiF if this is happening. We usually lack proper organization for the event and finding a specific time/date always seems to be a struggle. I am fine with doing this instead, sounds fun. What do my other Ohio mod friends think?

The only thing I am slightly worried about at this moment since I am not in cbus is that the Roosters down there seems a little small. My parents are in dublin and I have been to the Goodyear next to Roosters many times since I worked for them. I'm a little afraid that they are going to have a hard time accommodating a big group. I am sure they will break us up in groups to seat which is fine, but not sure if on a saturday it'll be that easy. Any recommendations of bigger places that would be willing to give us a party room at no cost and has a variety of food would definitely be great, i'd be willing to change the spot to go eat as we still have 4 months to decide.

I'd love to get some input from the cbus guys as we don't seem to have many on our facebook group.

 

[rambleon84]

I havent spent much time near West Broad, not sure what is around there. I dont really gamble but the casino is the only thing near there i can think of thats large. Back towards Polaris there are larger places that could probably accommodate a crowd better. The Quaker Steak is used to larger groups, there is a Dave and Busters as well near the mall. BJ's is larger as well, but little pricier than Roosters/Quaker. There is also a new Rooster's next door to Sonic there, its decent sized (not sure how big the one is on West Broad.) I'm simple though, I'd be fine just dining at Sonic lol

 

[donzilla2004]

I havent spent much time near West Broad, not sure what is around there. I dont really gamble but the casino is the only thing near there i can think of thats large. Back towards Polaris there are larger places that could probably accommodate a crowd better. The Quaker Steak is used to larger groups, there is a Dave and Busters as well near the mall. BJ's is larger as well, but little pricier than Roosters/Quaker. There is also a new Rooster's next door to Sonic there, its decent sized (not sure how big the one is on West Broad.) I'm simple though, I'd be fine just dining at Sonic lol

You know what, I think I will change it to the sonic as it would be more convenient and make a nice little cruise to it.

 

[donzilla2004]

Information has been updated Thanks @rambleon84, the sonic will provide a nice location as well as allow people to stay there in case they are staying for the car gathering that occurs there as well around 10pm.

 

[bringler26]

Sounds awesome to me!

 

[SPIinDisguise]

Yep, I think I am in.

 

[zetecDon]

Sounds good to me. It's just another spring Focus get together to me lol. Finally someone else got around to organizing something like this. I am in.

 

[donzilla2004]

Updated some hotel info for anyone interested in staying that is coming from out of town.

 

[Pirela]

Finally ohhh yead!

 

[donzilla2004]

NOTE FOR ALL ATTENDING THE MAY 2ND MEET IN COLUMBUS. I spoke to Rob at Buckeye Raceway, if you plan on racing, to help save time you can pre-register your information on Buckeye Indoor karting's website now.

Just visit Columbus Ohio indoor kart racing there is a button up top that says "register", this is NOT for pre-payment, you will pay at the door. This is just to get your racer information into the system to beat the lines. Make sure to use code "9911" for our event.

Also, you are allowed to bring your own helmet it need to be closed faced DOT approved.

 

[viperguy421]

I'm so down count me in! I'm only an hour north in Mansfield.

 

[donzilla2004]

@viperguy421, we have a large group of people all cruising together to the event. Many of us including myself are from Northeast Ohio, here is the cruise and meeting locations.

- 7:00AM Leaving from my house ( Cleveland groups I will see you guys at the T/A Station in Lodi.)

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- Arrive: 7:45AM to 7:50AM
- Depart: 8:15 AM (Head to Walmart Mansfield, Canton guys meeting there)

T/A Station Lodi
8834 Lake Rd
Seville, OH

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- Arrive: 8:50 AM to 9:00 AM
- Depart: 9:10 AM (Head to Quaker Steak Polaris)

Walmart
2485 Possum Run Rd.
Mansfield, OH
(We are meeting guys from Canton area here)

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- Arrive: 10:00 AM
- Depart: 10:15 AM (Head to Buckeye Raceway)

Quaker Steak and Lube
8500 Lyra Dr.
Columbus, OH

 

[Theblueoval]

I'd like to go, depends on if I work or not.

 

[egbertnr]

Funny I was just looking to see if there was a SIF this year. Not that I have a focus but I like coming to see some of the old timers. You know who you are!

 

[SPIinDisguise]

I'd like to go, depends on if I work or not.

I plan on going as well, could caravan..

 

[lildisco]

Funny I was just looking to see if there was a SIF this year. Not that I have a focus but I like coming to see some of the old timers. You know who you are!

You still have those hot dogs in your spare tire well? Lol!