| HISTORY |
| As the story goes: The Red Rocket Club (RRC for short) was founded first as a joke on September 21st, 1998...throughout New York's Hudson Valley. Somehow it grew and became real. The rest is history. The "rocket" aka a beatup 1988 Plymouth Horizon, was bought in 1996 from Ryan's grandmother for $750.00. Good deal eah! At the time it had about 40,000+ miles on it. How the club was started- Since the Rocket was all fixed up and in perfect running condition; people would wonder and ask if that"thing" was still running? Ry would say ...hell yeah; So something needed to be done. So Ry began to send out newsletters to friends and family that gave an overall outlook on the Rocket's status and so forth. In the begining about 10 newsletters were sent out. Soon after a transition was made so that the newsletter started to include events and updates about the area and what people were up to; as well as what's going on with the Rocket. -2 years go by- In the summer of 1998 the owner of the car; Ryan V. aka big Ry was having a multiple of car troubles both mechanical and financial. The "Rocket" was on it's way out! A serious overhaul needed to be done and there was gonna be a high repair cost. So Ry went looking for a "newer" car. Well; needless to say after searching and searching and seeing that any reliable vehicle would be slightly over his price range; he decided to get the "Rocket" fixed up. Thats when September 21st,1998 comes in. That day the Red Rocket was completly fixed up at Bone Steels Automotive. The Bitch was back! JUNE 2000 RIP ROCKET In June of 2000, following a last run in with the mechanic...it was decided that the Rocket needed to be retired. Ry was going to Albany everyday and a reliable source of transportation was needed. The mechnics diagnosis was not good. She needed a front axel and the cost would be close to $300.00. So over many sleepless nights...Ry decided to sell her. IT was a good decision though. The Rocket was repaired and is doin fine. She has been back and forth to Rochester, NY several times. A good value for $300.00. Ry's new honda runs like a champ! He loves it but it will never replace the Rocket! September 9th, 2001 club vp; Fran Caprotti gets married SEPTEMBER 21st 2001 the Red Rocket Club celebrates it's 3rd year. DECEMBER 13th, 2001 The Illinois / Iowa chapter is formed -founding member Joe Miller -The RRC Today & FUTURE PLANS- Today there are about 150+ members in the Red Rocket Club. (Not only in NY, but Ma, MI,GA, UT,CO, FL. IL, IOWA & Germany!) About 74 newsletters are sent out each month. We have shirts and all kinds of monthly prizes. The Red Rocket Club is like one big family. All started by one man's dream and a beat up 1988 Plymouth Horizon. A yearly membership into the RRC, costs NOTHING!!!!. includes: an RRC T-shirt, 12 monthly newsletters, a birthday card, a source for advertising a business, a membership card, friends, family, and a source for fun. "bringing great people together since 1998" WE also have several characters! DON THE DEER IS ONE OF THEM! HE'S NO ANIMATRONIC! So far 2002 has been good to us with a 12% growth in membership. Plans are in the works for the RRC museum in Kripplebush, NY. We also started a side company called Southfield Productions. Video, graphic design and entertainment group. Looking for creative people to join. New RRC T-shirts are in the works. 7-23-02 this just in! Jimmye Byrne contacted the rocket's current owner...saying he wants to buy the rocket back!!!!! A deal might be in the works to get her back. more updates as they come along . -RV! September 21, 2002 The RRC celebrates 4 great years!!!! -The Rocket was spotted at Bone Steels Automotive. The frame is rotting. Future plans: forming new RRC branches in the Northeast, South east. construction of the RRC museum and entertainment complex. Introduction of the Southfield Production facility to the public Hudson Valley Car, Bike & Boat Show summer, TBA -Friday, Saturday and Sunday the biggest show and sale. Prizes, bands and a good old time. Ulster County Fair Grounds, New Paltz, NY. CLICK HERE TO JOIN! IT'S FREE! |
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