[Roadsters] Who did you meet today in your roadster?

[Alvin Gogineni]

There is a great thread started on 311s.org, about who you met while
driving your roadster. Here are a few stories/encounters that were
memorable, all starting with a drive in my roadster.

SR20s and Llamas

In 2010 I was driving my roadster towards the freeway near my home. A red
Infiniti G20 stopped at an intersection next to me and the driver started
chatting. We both replied that neither of our cars were stock and pulled
into a Jack in the Box parking lot to check our rides out. The owner
belonged to an internet forum for the G20 cars and was on his way to a G20
gathering. Later that day I would learn that he was the owner/proprietor of
G20.net!
He invited me to join him and drive the roadster to the meet, saying the
members would get a kick out of it once they saw what was under the hood.
(the Infiniti/Nissan Sentra series had SR20 drivetrains). I happily obliged.
The meeting place was waaay up in the South foothills. Great driving roads
http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DSC06055.jpg

Next thing I know I'm at a private residence. That also happens to be a
llama farm. With more than a dozen Nissan/Infiniti SR20-powered cars on the
long driveway and garage area.
http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DSC06066.jpg
http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DSC06069.jpg
It was weird. But what a great group of folks.
http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DSC06079.jpg

What was crazier is that an old friend was there. Scott Higashi drove his
SR20VE-powered B13 Sentra over 150miles from Northern CA to be at this
meet. It was so good to see him. He was a roadster owner many years ago. He
is wearing the hat and red shirt below. Sadly, Scott passed away in 2014,
may he rest in peace.
http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/higashi2.jpeg
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After a great BBQ (have you ever tried a llama burger?) a few of us went
for a drive on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. I've met some wonderful
folks through my roadster. Let's hear your stories!
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