2011 Joe Pearlstein Memorial Bear Mountain MR2 Meet

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It's that time of year -- when the leaves begin to change color, the air becomes crisp, and the ROAR of 100+ Toyota MR2's fill the twisty, windy roads of the lower Hudson Valley!

What: The Joe Pearlstein Memorial Bear Mountain MR2/Celica All-Trac Meet 2011 (Official WebSite: North East MR2 | Bear Mountain 2011)
When: Saturday, 22 October 2011. Meet at the starting point @ 9am SHARP!
Where: Sheraton Crossroads (1 International Boulevard - Mahwah, New Jersey 07495) -- 40 minutes from NYC

This is a FREE event -- consisting of a ~75 mile scenic drive through Harriman State Park and Storm King State Park, a show & shine event with trophies and prizes, and the opportunity to meet plenty of other Toyota MR2 / Celica AllTrac owners and fans.

This meet is an annual event first held in 1997 by Toyota MR2 owner Joe Pearlstein. At first, Joe invited a handful of his friends with Toyota MR2's who also appreciated his love for photography and the fall foilage by driving through the twisty roads of the Catskill mountains. Joe passed away several years ago, and the event has since become a memorial for Joe. We try to make it bigger and better every year.

Last year's event drew more than 100 vehicles!

MR2 Bear Mountain Run 2009 - Final Cut - YouTube

MR2 Bear Mountain Run 2009 - Final Cut - YouTube

Note: Due to the anticipated turnout for this event ONLY MR2s and Celica All-Tracs will be allowed to join the organized groups on the scenic drive or to park in the Show & Shine parking lot at West Point.

Official Sponsors: If any vendors would like to get involved with this event, please contact me if I haven't already sent you an email.

Hotel Information: Group Rate info for the Super 8 in Mahwah to be provided soon.

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What is the meet for?
The Joe Pearlstein Memorial Bear Mountain Meet is an event that was started by Joe Pearlstein in 1997 with a handful of MR2s. Since his passing shortly after the first Bear Mountain Meet, the event has become a memorial event to honor Joe.

Why should I come?
Because it is the largest MR2 meet in the Northeast. Expect to see over 100 MR2’s!!!

What happens at the Joe Pearlstein Memorial Bear Mountain Meet?
The Bear Mountain meet is a mix of a car show and a scenic drive. We meet at the Sheraton Crossroads in Mahwah, NJ. We take a drive through some very spirited back roads. We then take a break at the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area on the Palisades Interstate Parkway for lunch as a Show & Shine event that is judged by the owners! There is also a prize ceremony held after the judging has commenced. At this point, we take a scenic drive over some more spirited roads and make our way to the top of Bear Mountain. We will watch the sun set here and then head to our final destination for dinner back near the Sheraton Crossroads.

Who is invited?
Anyone who is in an MR2 or Celica AllTrac! All participants must be in an MR2 or Alltrac for the scenic drive portion of the event. Due to the anticipated turnout, we can not allow other platforms to join the groups. This will be STRICTLY enforced. With 100+ cars, it becomes very difficult to organize various platforms.

How much does it cost?
NOTHING! Not including the purchase price of your MR2 or Celica Alltrac.

What time should I be at the Sheraton Crossroads?
Be ready to go at the Sheraton at 9:00am!

What should I bring with me?
Bring a full tank of gas and a mechanically sound MR2 or AllTrac. We don’t want any breakdowns so please make sure your vehicle is up to par. You will also need money for breakfast and lunch or you may bring food from home. You may also want to bring an FRS/GMRS two-way radio to be in contact with the other participants.

Please note that the Joe Pearlstein Memorial Bear Mountain Meet is conducted on public streets. All local traffic laws must be followed. The JPMBMM 2011 staff does not take responsibility nor is liable for any and all motor-vehicle incidences. This is a Rally, not a Race; please drive carefully.

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Super 8 in Mahwah (160 State Route 17 South; Mahwah, NJ 07430).

Room Type - Discount Rate ("Best Available" rate w/cancellation up to 4pm on day of arrival)
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1 Queen Bed - $60.00/night + tax ($69.99/night + tax)
1 King Bed - $70.00/night + tax ($79.99/night + tax)
2 Double Beds - $80.00/night + tax ($89.99/night + tax)

Call the hotel directly (201) 512-0800 and ask for the "Northeast MR2 Owners Club" rate.

The hotel manager, Carrie, will be happy to accomodate any special requests. She can also be reached by email at Super8Mahwah@yahoo.com.

[RPAltman]

*bump*

This event is less than 1 month away!

[TheEngineer]

ive got the room booked and ready to drive. Have been waiting for this all summer

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[Name] - [Forum] - [Model & Year] - [Location]
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1. Blurvision - MR2OC.com - 92 MR2T - Tuxedo NY
2. IvyBoy/RPAltman - MR2.com/MR2oc.com - 2000 Spyder - Bedminster, NJ
3. Blue Bomber - MR2OC.com - 93 MR2T - FL
4. RockBaka - MR2OC.com - 92MR2T - Edison, NJ
5. Standingzen - MR2OC.com - 88MR2sc - Fairfield, CT
6. LTD36 - MR2OC.com - 91MR2T - Ledgewood, NJ
7. Ranpastrana - MR2OC.com - 94 Mr2 - Nutley, Nj
8. dvom - MR2OC.com - 93 mr2 turbo - Trumbull CT
9. The mr3 - MR2OC.com - 04 mr2 spyder- Plymouth Mtg, PA
10. BinaryDriver - MR2OC.com - 91 SW20- Ringoes, NJ
11. MRspeeder - MR2OC.com - 94T MR2 - Union, Nj
12. myklantnee - MR2OC.com - 91 MR2T - E. Northport LI
13. DaveMush - MR2OC.com - 91=>2001V6 Mr2 - Syracuse, NY
14. Ruphmr2 - MR2OC.com - spiehunter/bond MK1 - JRZ, NJ
15. NYmista2 - MR2OC.com - 91T - Rockland County, NY
16. Kisho710 - MR2OC.com - 94T - Burlington, VT
17. Brutekiller787 - MR2OC.com - Red st165 - Lima, OH
18. 9520G - MR2OC.com - 91MR2T
19. THEARCHITEK - MR2OC.com - 92MR2 - New Haven, CT
20. TheEngineer - MR2OC.com - 91T MR2 - Taunton,
21. Kouji - MR2OC.com - 91n/a - Swansea, SC
22. Illinimr2 - MR2OC.com - 91 turbo - enfield ct
23. WrenchswingeR - MR2OC.com - 91turbo - Rockaway,NJ
24. Deap9 - MR2OC.com - 93 Turbo - Utica NY
25. Dan91mr - MR2OC.com - 91 turbo - Woodbridge, NJ
26. CyanicCypher - MR2OC.com - 2003 Spyder - Madison, NJ
27. MR2ADUCK - MR2OC.com - 1986 MK1 Camillus, NY
28. EasyC - MR2OC.com - Lowell, MA
29. 3SGTEFAN4LIFE - MR2OC.com -
30. Kewandnotu - MR2OC.com - 1985 Silver MR2 - Stamford, CT
31. Foygroup - MR2.com/MR2OC.com - 91T GEN3 Swapped MR2 - Abingdon MD
32. rilieberman - MR2OC.com - 91 AARP - Benefiting from age
33. skidkidz - MR2OC.com - 91 gen3 - staten island NY!!
34. sundj01 - MR2OC.com - 02 Spyder - Long Island, NY
35. MR2Singh - MR2OC.com - 92 Turbo - Northern Virginia, VA
36. spyderguyny - SpyderChat - 3P0 Red '00 - Westchester, NY
37. White_Mr2 - Mr2.com - 92 TRD2000GT - Hatfield, Pa
38. MR2DSP - Mr2oc.com - 92T- Yonkers NY
39. 93rhdgtsam - Mr2oc.com - 93T - Yonkers NY
40. Hillary - 91 na Basking Ridge, NJ
41. Connie'smr2 - 86? Lebonon, NJ
42. kaustein - Spyderchat - 2001 Spyder - Farmington, NY
43. Flareon - Spyderchat - Spyder - Philadelphia, PA
44. bluespyderman - Spyderchat - Spyder - Upper Saddle River, NJ
45. jon119 - MR2OC.com - 89SC - Montreal, Quebec, Canada
46. njmr2 - MR2OC.com - 86 NA - Warren, NJ
47. JozhGoober - MR2OC.com - 93T - Blakeslee, PA
48. WaltClassic - MR2OC.com - NY
49. LCDR - MR2OC - 86 MK1 N/A - Cranford NJ
50. The Architek - MR2.com - New Haven, CT
51. samsilva007 - MR2.com - Port Chester, NY
52. 4DMR2t - MR2OC - '93 GEN3T - Brockton, MA
53. JDSingh - MROC - '92T - New York, NY
54. Blakmoun - MR2OC - 93T - NJ