Suggestions for 2005?

[sunrunner_pei]

If anyone has suggestions for the 2005 meet, please post them here. Thanks!!

[redgrandam]

wow.. we are on the ball for next year aren't we! :)

the only think I would kinda like to see is at the show and shine, a nother category that woudl be a little more fair for the older generation of GA's ;)

[Y2KGAGT]

Are you talking about the trophies? That is the exact reason we made those categories pretty general.

What kinda of categories would you suggest?

[Jibo]

I want to suggest just, two count em 2 weeks later than this year would be perfect so I can actually make it next year :lol:

[Gimli]

Worst in show? :D

One thing I would like is if sponsors plan of having special deals available at the meet that these be either posted in advance or at least part of the litterature we receive with the welcome package.

For example this year I wasn't aware RSM had some stuff they were selling for less than usual. It might help them plan on how many of each they should bring.

It'd be nice if we received a sponsorship from a sunscreen company :D

Depending on price it'd be nice to do the track thing on a Monday and rent the whole place just for us.

I think that's it for now...

[Y2KGAGT]

Chad is currently looking into the price for a track rental. The more people interested the cheaper it will be. This may mean a prepay when people register or something to ensure a close estimate of cost.

I put together those packets but wasnt too informed about what exactly was being donated or given away by the sponsors. I just put the sponsors down on paper to thank them for donating "something" I figured that was the best I could do with the information I had :)

I'll be contacting coppertone in January for "samples" to put in the goodie bags :D

[sunrunner_pei]

Wooo Hoooo!

[Gimli]

Originally posted by Jibo
I want to suggest just, two count em 2 weeks later than this year would be perfect so I can actually make it next year :lol:

yeah but if we do that, who'll take down the site while we're away? :D

ME ----> :kick: <---- Blake

[pre_16365]

most important thing........... make the meet last for like 5 days, from like wednesday to sunday.
i know we can find more than enough things to do.

[Merlyn]

Such as, what, more drinking? hehehehehe

[iceman]

little more info about the show n' shine. i didn't know to put that card up and class till someone told me hehe.. also class definitions, like what makes mild and wild?

[ramairgt1]

More women with less clothing :D
Seriously i think we should rent the track for a day, if i hit the lotto i'll even pay for it :D

[Y2KGPGT]

Renting the track is in the works. The more people the less the cost will be per car. I have talked to LVD abou the track and we a working on the details a little. One thing that did come up is the date. I was thinking maybe sometime in July. The second or third week is a possiblity. The track would have to be on a weekday (Monday thru Thurs), Friday, Saturday and Sunday are their big days for points racing. As the trophies goes, I was thinking that we could include some new classes and reword some of the old ones. The more we decide now the more time we have to get things done.

[92CamaroRS]

if you get the track for next year maybe set up some type of tournament?


and have different classes in it such as:

99+
96-98
92-95
91 and older
other makes and models.


just a sugestion. i do plan on going next year.

[99GrandAMSE]

... July is MUCH BETTER for me than June since I had to rearrange my Daughters exam schedule this year and I won't be able to do that again ... in regards to renting the track, I believe doing that on a Thursday through the day or for some time at night would be cool meaning we could plan an event for Friday (maybe something non-car related like a ball game or whatever else can be thought of) followed by the Car Show on Saturday (I like the idea of leaving Sunday open for either 'on your own stuff' or for members to make their way home :)

[sunrunner_pei]

July works for me too. :)

[Gimli]

Originally posted by 99grandamse
... July is MUCH BETTER for me than June since I had to rearrange my Daughters exam schedule this year and I won't be able to do that again ... in regards to renting the track, I believe doing that on a Thursday through the day or for some time at night would be cool meaning we could plan an event for Friday (maybe something non-car related like a ball game or whatever else can be thought of) followed by the Car Show on Saturday (I like the idea of leaving Sunday open for either 'on your own stuff' or for members to make their way home :)

:agree:

[Grandam02chick]

I say we all go to a club or bar LOL

[redgrandam]

Originally posted by Grandam02chick
I say we all go to a club or bar LOL

good idea, but cheaper and more fun in hotel parties!!! :D

as far as award classes for older GA's, I know we are in the minority, that being the pre 96, and to a certain degreen even all pre 99's.. but especially the 92-95's.. just I find it practically impossible to compete for general cleanliness and showiness with the newer ones, just based on the fact that the car has been drivin for 10 years as opposed to a couple of years. I know I didn't get a chance really to get mine as cleaned up as I would like to have simply due to lack of time before the meet. but even if I got serious on it (like I did last year, and will do next year), I didn't really feel like we had any chance...

hope that makes sense

great idea on the classes at the track

as far as the date goes, kind of what I recall pushign the date into June was becuase of GAP, but I just saw taht it isn't even happening this year (yes, prolly old news), but maybe we could 'discuss' it with them when picking a date so we don't conflict.. I think that woudl be possible to do.. maybe... :)

[Jscarano13]

bars would be bad idea, people would get drunk and hide behind shawn..
well for next year i have a few suggestions...
1. Pay In advance for entrance fee to help get into park faster..
2. get 2 big grills *sorry irate
3. Have SC Rides (pat)
4. Have a do it yourself day.. like for examle how to clear tails.. or seth to teach us how to fiberglass, or someone to show people how to wire up leds to window switches..
5. Call hotel in advance and reserve spots for GA and members only parking.
6. Get Police escorts (seth you lead)
7. When making name tags include avatar. i could not tell you the amount of people i remembered by their avatar.
8. Bring pink spraypaint for Kelly's car
9. Get professionals to take photos of our cars w/ us posing w/ em
10. Bring a hood and mark it off for Beer Hood Racing.
11. Bring more chairs.
12. Bring a volleyball instead of a basketball! ouch
13. proof underage drinkers. and have diff nametags for them lol
14. More room between cars for show off. so people can get inside and look around if they are allowed and want to.
15. bowling or game of softball, volleyball, soccer
16. Have rsm bring more gift certificates!

[Old Guy]

Originally posted by 99grandamse
... July is MUCH BETTER for me than June since I had to rearrange my Daughters exam schedule this year and I won't be able to do that again ... in regards to renting the track, I believe doing that on a Thursday through the day or for some time at night would be cool meaning we could plan an event for Friday (maybe something non-car related like a ball game or whatever else can be thought of) followed by the Car Show on Saturday (I like the idea of leaving Sunday open for either 'on your own stuff' or for members to make their way home :)

Everything Kelly said.... :D

Personally....I have to schedule a little more nap time. It took me two weeks to recuperate :old:

[crazeyGT]

Originally posted by Jscarano13

7. When making name tags include avatar. i could not tell you the amount of people i remembered by their avatar.
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that is a good idea but people like me , I change mine whenever I feel like it, and so do other people, well some hehehehe, so it could be hard to do

[GrandAmChick]

Originally posted by pre_16365
most important thing........... make the meet last for like 5 days, from like wednesday to sunday.
i know we can find more than enough things to do.

That's exactly what I was sayin!! Of course nobody is OBLIGATED to show up early, like if they can't take that much time off work etc.

Also, if we could actually rent the track for a day that would be kickass too!

[Gimli]

I'm thinking if we have the GAOC-only track day on the Thursday and keep Sunday open for people who have to drive a long way back there might still be a chance for people who can't attend the Thursday track event to go on Sunday.

[Y2KGAGT]

Originally posted by Jscarano13
bars would be bad idea, people would get drunk and hide behind shawn..
well for next year i have a few suggestions...
1. Pay In advance for entrance fee to help get into park faster..
2. get 2 big grills *sorry irate
3. Have SC Rides (pat)
4. Have a do it yourself day.. like for examle how to clear tails.. or seth to teach us how to fiberglass, or someone to show people how to wire up leds to window switches..
5. Call hotel in advance and reserve spots for GA and members only parking.
6. Get Police escorts (seth you lead)
7. When making name tags include avatar. i could not tell you the amount of people i remembered by their avatar.
8. Bring pink spraypaint for Kelly's car
9. Get professionals to take photos of our cars w/ us posing w/ em
10. Bring a hood and mark it off for Beer Hood Racing.
11. Bring more chairs.
12. Bring a volleyball instead of a basketball! ouch
13. proof underage drinkers. and have diff nametags for them lol
14. More room between cars for show off. so people can get inside and look around if they are allowed and want to.
15. bowling or game of softball, volleyball, soccer
16. Have rsm bring more gift certificates!

1. We tried park didnt allow it.
2. We are working on something a little different for next year.
5. We owned the parking lot with GA's, I think asking for reserved parking may be pushing it. Remember, they are a hotel, not a place set for car shows.
6. Tried, they laughed...
7. Don't think this will work due to the fact that everyone changes their avatar so frequently
9. I can give you the names of a few photographers but for just yourself we are talking a couple hundred bucks. I agree with the idea of getting pics taken of you and your rides, but the professional photographer is a bit much.
11. Don't forget to pack your own chairs.. good idea.
14. Unfortunately in case you couldnt tell.... we didnt have enough room as it was to fit everybody... more room between cars wouldnt be a good idea.... although next year we may hold it in a different area which will alll 100 cars, problem there is that it is public parking right near the pool. Which is where EVERYONE parks just to be close to the pool. Most likely GA's wont be parking next to other GA's.

[Night Wolf]

yes, make it any time after July 1st next year.....

....then I will be 18 :cool:

[Gimli]

Originally posted by Night Wolf
yes, make it any time after July 1st next year.....

....then I will be 18 :cool:

You still can't drink...

[GrandAmChick]

^ but u still can't drink legally??

[Y2KGPGT]

These are some good ideas and some are a bit to much. I know eveyone want the track and I am pushing them to the limit right now. Give we some time on this, they aren't the fast people to return phone calls. The food problem is being looked into as well. I don't want to say to much right now, its early and I don't want to give out too many detail just incase something changes from now and then.

[Gimli]

Chad, Leanne, I don't think anybody is asking you to deliver yesterday :)

We're just very happy about all that you guys do and want to make our best to try and give you ideas to make it even better.

I for one am very surprised that you've already started planning next year and I wouldn't expect any final decisoin/confirmation before next spring.

Please don't perceive our eagerness and will to help out as impatience, unrealstic expectations or criticism on the job you already do. I don't think it's anybody's goal to make you all stress over this. If we do cause that let us know and we'll tone it dow a bit :)

Most of all... THANK YOU!

[Y2KGPGT]

I would never think anybody would want us to stess over this meet, and I didn't think that when I read the posts. I myself have some great ideas but I know that they are over the top for us right now, maybe in the years to come. I would like to see about 100 plus cars next year, thats the goal I am shooting for. So I am trying to put somethings in place that would get that many people to drive to NY for a few days. Everyone hear has been nice and I'm glad that I signed up. There is no need to thank me for putting the meet together, there are others that did alot of other thing that seem small but are really big. This is what I like to do, get cars and people for different areas and have a good time. I should be the thanking you guys for coming. So here it is THANK YOU,TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GAOC FOR MAKING THIS A SUCCESFUL TURN OUT. I look forward to doing this again, and hope I can help make 2005 better than 2004.

[TA^Guy]

Just curious, would anyone have a problem with paying say $20 next year? This would included your parking at Thatcher Park and would help with things like food for the BBQ, more/better awards and trophies, and give aways.
I really liked it being free to everyone, but with more and more people coming and it getting larger and larger it makes it harder to support. Originally posted by Gimli
One thing I would like is if sponsors plan of having special deals available at the meet that these be either posted in advance or at least part of the litterature we receive with the welcome package.

I agree. To be honest Nelson from RSM nor us knew about their give away until I was doing the door prizes. As for the spoilers I knew something was in the works but wasn't sure as to exactally what.

We actually had some supports say they would donate and didn't come through, others said they wanted to come show off products and didn't show up.

Next year I promise to be on top of those things sooner.
Originally posted by iceman
little more info about the show n' shine. i didn't know to put that card up and class till someone told me hehe.. also class definitions, like what makes mild and wild?
I would have posted it but was kind of hoping to keep the awards low key. I wanted to keep it kind of a surprise and didn't want it to get to competitive. But next year the info will be posted here.

I think the info packets had a breif discription of each class. Basically mild was fairly stock, wheels, painted interiors, that kind of things are accepted.
Wild would be body kits, superchargers, etc, etc.

I do understand it was a rather broad catagory, but we took all vote into account when adding them, and put them in the catagory with the most votes.
Originally posted by Y2KGPGT
Renting the track is in the works. The more people the less the cost will be per car.
Also like to mention that those interest would need to prepay so we know you are truely interested and not just saying "Awesome I'll be there!".
Originally posted by 92CamaroRS
if you get the track for next year maybe set up some type of tournament?
Or we could simply do some regular backet racing with a dial in.

In bracket racing your dial in is like a handicap. one car has a 14.4 dial in the other a 15.6. The 15.6 car will get a 1.2 second headstart, from there it's a race of drivers, who has the faster RT, and who runs the closest to the dial in without breakingout (going faster).
Originally posted by redgrandam
as far as award classes for older GA's, I know we are in the minority, that being the pre 96, and to a certain degreen even all pre 99's.. but especially the 92-95's.. just I find it practically impossible to compete for general cleanliness and showiness with the newer ones, just based on the fact that the car has been drivin for 10 years as opposed to a couple of years.
Understood. Working within a limited budget makes it hard but next year we plan on having some different awards.
Originally posted by Jscarano13
bars would be bad idea, people would get drunk and hide behind shawn..
well for next year i have a few suggestions...
1. Pay In advance for entrance fee to help get into park faster..
2. get 2 big grills *sorry irate
5. Call hotel in advance and reserve spots for GA and members only parking.
6. Get Police escorts (seth you lead)
14. More room between cars for show off. so people can get inside and look around if they are allowed and want to.

I know my wife replied to this but I just ahd a few to add.
1. We tried, but it would have been a even bigger mess. I also asked if I could help collect money and hand out parking tickets and was told no, that it was against their policy.
2. Hey that was my little grill. lol But don't worry if we have two again I might have one like Chads, my wife wants one for her birthday.
5. I think we did pretty well as it was.
6. They pretty muched laughed and told us it wasn't needed.
14. We already had the lot over filled, but next year the park management said they would help accomodate us better. They we fairly please that we have been there two years in a row and respectful guest.
Originally posted by Y2KGPGT
These are some good ideas and some are a bit to much. I know eveyone want the track and I am pushing them to the limit right now. Give we some time on this, they aren't the fast people to return phone calls.
I agree, very good ideas.

And as Chad has said, Glen, or anyone for that matter at LVD, is never avalible to speak with and they don't return messages for about two weeks.
Originally posted by Y2KGPGT
This is what I like to do, get cars and people for different areas and have a good time. I should be the thanking you guys for coming. So here it is THANK YOU,TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GAOC FOR MAKING THIS A SUCCESFUL TURN OUT. I look forward to doing this again, and hope I can help make 2005 better than 2004. :agree: I second that.

[Jscarano13]

i would def pay 20 bucks for that great of a time and some good food!

[TA^Guy]

Let me just mention that if we rented the track it would be a bit more.

But that I will post about when we get a final price from LVD.

[Jscarano13]

well it was 30 for it this time! so work out a deal! lol

[JMILLS]

I would like to see us contact a resturant like smokey bones so that all 50-60+ of us can do dinner some night. I think with enough notice, any resturant would be happy to have the business.

Nametags were cool, but did anyone notice how long they lasted. Might have been a wasted effort in my opinion. I think simple "My name is..." stickers would be cool, and would save time.

[Pucci]

I am game for whatever just like the past 2 years. I am not sure about the HOOD BEER races next time. I hope to have my NEW hood. if not GAME ON. The mexican import has to defend the title. A day at the track for "US" would be nice. a bigger place to park would be good too. Thatcher park is a kick ass park.....nice open air feeling and it clears the mind. My name tag was on erika more than on me. Good idea but like it was said before.....didnt last long.

Pucci

[Grandam02chick]

I def wouldn't mind a extra 20bucks to help support the gathering.haha and my name tag for the meet is still hanging on my rearview.I def had a great time,but I think 2005 we should do the cruise nite like we were suppose to last time.we should def do a mod day,maybe some time sat or even on sun the day of the cookout.I def agree with everyone it would be nice to see grand am's run eachother instead of 8'sec cars.

[Ishan]

I'd pitch in 20, or more if needed for next year. Specially for a day at the track for just us!

Also, I love the mod day idea, that'd be really cool.

[jayhawk]

Convince Sonia to come out next year. She really REALLY needs to meet the people I talk about everyday.

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by JMILLS
Nametags were cool, but did anyone notice how long they lasted. Might have been a wasted effort in my opinion. I think simple "My name is..." stickers would be cool, and would save time.
I still have mine, I'll bring it next year. My wife's is already packed up in the stuff ready for next year too.

I wore mine most of the night, even when I was wandering around McDonalds looking at cars. :lol:

[JMILLS]

Originally posted by TA^Guy
I still have mine, I'll bring it next year. My wife's is already packed up in the stuff ready for next year too.

I wore mine most of the night, even when I was wandering around McDonalds looking at cars. :lol:

Well... I could be wrong (it has happened before :) ) I just know that I lost mine after about 12 hours, and didnt notice too many people wearing them (but I wasnt looking either). I was also thinking that the stickers would save the time of having to make up a bunch for people who wouldn't show up, and then sifting through them to find the ones that did.

[zipnsip]

I wasn't there this year, but what if everyone brought a dish. Something that they consider their specialty. Make it kind of a potluck for the day at the park? Just shooting ideas. Hopefully if you guys make it in July I can make the trip. It will be a long drive but I will meet up with Ryan on the way. :D

[redgrandam]

Great idea Tina, but simply due to the fact that I for example have to drive 8 hours to get there, and some are even further than me,., well.. Tuna salad by then MIGHT not be the best luncheon idea :)

[Gimli]

Wasn't that the whole point of "Regional Beer Exchange Night"? :D

[3 DeeJay]

All day track day for jus us would be sweet... and .. umm.. stay away from the grass areas..

[GrandAmChick]

The nametags were cool.. altho I was Kelly for the 1st nite. woohoo site admin for a day! lol

Bring a dish idea is cool.. but I don't/can't cook.. so I'll supply the plates? haha

I'd pay $20 to support the event. Figure GAP was more than twice that IIRC, altho it included both the track n the plant tour.. but just sayin.

['01GTgirl]

hey mel, you can bring your own "non-meat" dish since you were the only one who didn't eat the bbq (mmmm weiners....)

i propose a grand am softball tournament :) make it in conjunction with the picnic, set aside like an hour and set up 2 teams. since we are outgrowing thatcher park, is there a nearby park with a baseball field? just a suggestion :)

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by zipnsip
I wasn't there this year, but what if everyone brought a dish. Something that they consider their specialty. Make it kind of a potluck for the day at the park? Just shooting ideas. Hopefully if you guys make it in July I can make the trip. It will be a long drive but I will meet up with Ryan on the way. :D
Although it's a good idea, alot of people are coming from distance places, so keeping whatever dish fresh might be a challenge.

[Old Guy]

Originally posted by '01GTgirl
i propose a grand am softball tournament :) make it in conjunction with the picnic, set aside like an hour and set up 2 teams.

I second that!!! :thumbup2:

['01GTgirl]

sweet...we got 3 players so far heheh...i'll even offer to coordinate it if it goes thru :)

[zipnsip]

Yah thats true John, if we were to do the dish exchange I could bring German Potato Salad. It would make the 2500+ mile trek with me. Luckily I have a cooler that plugs into the cigarette lighter and is like a mini fridge. :D

[pre_16365]

im up for anything. i would love a track day for just us. and i definitly dont mind paying to help out with things.

[JMILLS]

I vote for Softball too! and yeah I wouldnt mind paying extra to enjoy more time for GA's at the track.

[DJHolla]

Ideas and Ideas on how to make them work :) Albany 2005

Prepay For Attendee's
Once you establish a $$ amount have one of the people coordinating the effort establish a paypal account (or two) that way you can have the members pay in advance and with a credit card to make it easier. { down side } -- you'd need each person to make a paypal account, perhaps a "Mailed-check" option should be availible for those who couldnt make the account. Just give 10 days to clear a personal check (once recieved) and keep a listing (like the registered members listing) to show who has paid.

Also you could have a donations section for the meet itself. Through the hard work you people have put in so far, its obvious you're not taking home any $$ so people could make donations to the meet and be sure you're not just going to pocket it. That could be paid through paypal as well

New Show-N-Shine Categories
Cleanest (1,2,3)
Best interior (1,2,3)
Mild Pre 99 (1,2,3)
Mild 99+ (1,2,3)
Best Engine v6(1,2,3)
Best Engine I4(1,2,3)
Fastest 4cylinder (based on track times from LVD)
Fastest 6clinder (based on track times from LVD)
Best System (1,2,3)
Best Electronics (1,2,3)
Most Uneek (unique) (1,2,3)
Most Modified (have a listing for each car on their modifications)
-- any others thought of --
(figure in cost of trophies into cost to enter meet)

"For Sale Day"
Maybe one morning before or after track, at the track etc or whatever we could have a mini grand am garage sale. Sell everything and anything used for Grand Ams. I know I could bring a bunch of stuff that I could get my hands on (hvac knobs, fobs, etc) anything and everything custom to OEM.

This would also motivate different parts retailers, (RSM etc) to bring and show of their products at discount prices. This would also let the people attending know that there WILL be stuff to buy!

Cleaning supplies would be great! Another way for the club to make some money! (for the meet) Have a table out with terry cloth towels and microfiber towels and spray cleaners etc for sale so people have the stuff to clean their cars with! Accept donations and get too looking on EBAY for buys on large lots of stuff for the occasion.

Race Tournament
Use best of three runs and have these different brackets'
4 cylinder Stock
6 cylinder stock
4 cylinder Modified
6 cylinder Modified

"The Garage" at the track
Have a few people bring tools to the meet and set up under a tent or in the shade of some trees. Have a sign in/out sheet so people could have access to all sorts of tools and no one has to feel akward by randomly asking people. Have borrowers leave collateral so tool owners dont have to worry about lost/stolen tools.

"THE BOARD"
Have a cork board or some way to post back and forth between the people that are there. That way if people leave to get something to eat, people are havin a party in their room etc, people know that they're welcome and can go join the fun. Here you could also list "sign ups" for various activities like dinners for reservations a day or so in advance. This is an easy way to keep communications open through the group at all times.

Some examples on how it could be used:
"Gone to room 112, party.. everyone welcome!!"
"crusing @ 11pm, meet in so and so parking lot, everyone welcome!"
"Dinner @ smokeys sat night, sign up for reservations below!"
"B double E double R, - u - n BEERRUN @ 7pm, taking orders! See Dan to pay $$"

I will post more ideas/possibilites if I think of them! Let me know what you think

['01GTgirl]

the board is a good idea, but where would we put it? can't exactly put it in the parking lot if we are gonna broadcast a party in a certain room LoL...we'll have randoms and possibly even cops in there hahah (and we don't need to provoke the cops again, esp. with underagers, who tech. shouldn't be drinking anyway)

[DJHolla]

techinically shouldnt be, but thats half the fun! Not like we're doing all that much LEGAL activities anyways.. shit, burn outs in parking lights and admiring seths COP strobes werent the most legal things... but I like your idea about the room thing.. we could always use a coding system for room numbers that we'll obviously and loudly broadcast on here BEFORE the meet

EXAMPLE offset the room number with a positive 111 when stating theres a party (117 would become 228) that way it throws them off on what level the parties on and what room.. and its simple enough (see a posted sign of party in room 228 and just subtract 111 = 117)

[Grandam02chick]

that's a good idea djholla.Im just hoping everything I wanna do to my car will be done by 05.

[Y2KGPGT]

Good ideas. We'll keep these in mind when we do the planing.

[GrandAmChick]

I like the softball idea, altho I'm terrible.. still would be a lot of fun to play!!

Dan ~ ur ideas are real good too.. fastest modified 2.4.. hmmm.. n the wipe off type board.. haha like in dorms!! That's actually a really good idea IMO.. especially for dinner etc. :thumbup2:

[Babalouie]

I guess my major suggestion would be to have the track rented which I see you guys are working on. I think that paying ahead is a great idea so that nobody gets screwed over for $$$$. I was at RSM the other day, they are 99.9% sure that they will be there next year. They are going to bring even more merchandise this time.

[Ishan]

damn guys.. all the good ideas on here.. your making me want this meet next weekend! and it's still a year away! it's torture i tell ya!

[DJHolla]

haha well im glad all the ideas are flowing! All I ask is that next year is as fun as this year, which obviously it seems it will be all that and more!



mel -- u saying you wanted dinner with me haha :) j/k

['01GTgirl]

actually, i read earlier in the post that it was suggested for july, but if GAP happens next year, that's probably when it will be. how about we make this mid-august then? they usually start postin about that in january or so....

[DJHolla]

its gettin too late in the year! Keep june! Its a nice show to warm up with for the rest of the summer!

[Y2KGAGT]

Originally posted by '01GTgirl
actually, i read earlier in the post that it was suggested for july, but if GAP happens next year, that's probably when it will be. how about we make this mid-august then? they usually start postin about that in january or so....

Well maybe admins here can talk to admins there to work something out. Last year we got a lot of people requesting the 2004 meet be in July, we didnt have it in July because of GAP, then come to find out GAP didnt happen, which then forced us into June which it took a lot of rearranging of many peoples work/school schedules to do in June.

Maybe next year do it the weekend before the 4th of July but I am sure there is some other show that weekend... we'll have that to work out. The sooner we set a date the better. :)

[Y2KGPGT]

We will come up with some dates soon and put a poll up and see what dates are better.

['01GTgirl]

yeah that would be good if the two sites could work together. the weekend before the 4th may be hard for people to get off from work, esp. if they vacatin with families on the 4th. probably best to see if/when GAP is, then do a poll for the date :)

[GrandAmChick]

Originally posted by DJHolla
mel -- u saying you wanted dinner with me haha :) j/k

haha yes. After all, I did own ur ass at the track! ;)

[Old Guy]

Originally posted by GrandAmChick
haha yes. After all, I did own ur ass at the track! ;)

Duct tape gives you 10 HP!!! ;)

[DJHolla]

Haha... well there always is albany 2005 ---> Loser buys dinner + drinks?

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by zipnsip
Yah thats true John, if we were to do the dish exchange I could bring German Potato Salad. It would make the 2500+ mile trek with me. Luckily I have a cooler that plugs into the cigarette lighter and is like a mini fridge. :D
I saw one like that yesterday it heat/cooled stuff. I thought it was neat, the wife just laughed at me. lol
Originally posted by '01GTgirl
yeah that would be good if the two sites could work together. the weekend before the 4th may be hard for people to get off from work, esp. if they vacatin with families on the 4th. probably best to see if/when GAP is, then do a poll for the date :)
I agree around the 4th might be hard for some, and if it was the 4th it would be a busy travel weekend.

AS for GAP, when do they announce the date? Because the way we are going we might have a date soon.

[Ishan]

About the renting the track thing.. what if we had some friends that owned cars other then GA's, that would want to come and use the track with us that day (and pay of course) to make it cheaper for everyone. I don't live far from the track, and have some friends that would enjoy joinning us i'm sure.

and.. i was thinking, for the mod day thing if we decided to do it. We could have people that want things done to their car, offer for their car to be used as a module, and in turn they pay for all the parts and what not nessesary to do the mod.

[Gimli]

As usual the meet is open to any and all fans, friends and lovers of Grand Ams and their owners. All we ask is that they respect us, the Club and the surroundings :D

[damgrandam]

How old do u have to be to come down to the meet, ill have my licence in 2 months so i can come to next years meet, but it would be so sweet if it was in july cuz i get out of school in late june

[redgrandam]

all ages are welcome to attend. Don't worry, no drinking goes on there, err.. scratch that.. but you are welcome for sure :)

[Trevlya006]

make it not on ford day!!!!!

[want2modmygt]

Originally posted by Grandam02chick
I say we all go to a club or bar LOL

Not all of us who are trying to go are of age... lol. is there going to be caffiene? lol. I'm in the works of talking my parents into letting me go. sounds like the albany meet is fun.

[want2modmygt]

Originally posted by '01GTgirl
actually, i read earlier in the post that it was suggested for july, but if GAP happens next year, that's probably when it will be. how about we make this mid-august then? they usually start postin about that in january or so....
mid - late august is getting a little late in the summer. i say keep it in june or early july (right after the 4th)?

[DJHolla]

I vote june or early july as well

[XdawpaX]

i was going to come this year.. i only live in amsterdam (25-30 min away)

[XdawpaX]

i dont know about you guys but most my car work gets done in the summer.. so late summer people would have more mods on there cars..... on the other hand by having it early we might be able to get more ideas to work on for the summer.. screw it i dont care when it is.. i only work 2 days a week

[OhioGrandAm]

Originally posted by redgrandam
good idea, but cheaper and more fun in hotel parties!!! :D

as far as award classes for older GA's, I know we are in the minority, that being the pre 96, and to a certain degreen even all pre 99's.. but especially the 92-95's.. just I find it practically impossible to compete for general cleanliness and showiness with the newer ones, just based on the fact that the car has been drivin for 10 years as opposed to a couple of years. I know I didn't get a chance really to get mine as cleaned up as I would like to have simply due to lack of time before the meet. but even if I got serious on it (like I did last year, and will do next year), I didn't really feel like we had any chance...

hope that makes sense



I cannot even compete with the other 99+. I do not know about anybody else but mine is a daily driver and shows it. It an all weather car. Rain or Snow.

[OhioGrandAm]

Originally posted by Grandam02chick
I def wouldn't mind a extra 20bucks to help support the gathering.haha and my name tag for the meet is still hanging on my rearview.I def had a great time,but I think 2005 we should do the cruise nite like we were suppose to last time.we should def do a mod day,maybe some time sat or even on sun the day of the cookout.I def agree with everyone it would be nice to see grand am's run eachother instead of 8'sec cars.

How about having the show with the public will see us. This might woek so "outsiders" can vote on ours instead of each other.

Yes I would pay to go.

[OhioGrandAm]

I have a question. Why is it in Albany?

[Grandam02chick]

cuz albany is the best place to have a meet,hehe that's my opinion though.

[Gimli]

Originally posted by OhioGrandAm
I have a question. Why is it in Albany?

Because ClubECM does most of the organization/planning and they're based out of Albany.

There have been talks of another meet closer to the west coast before but nobody stepped up to organize it.

[insane4speed]

Originally posted by OhioGrandAm
How about having the show with the public will see us. This might woek so "outsiders" can vote on ours instead of each other.

Yes I would pay to go.
i like this idea of haveing other ppl judge our cars

[Y2KGPGT]

This meet is in Albany because Club ECM is based in Upstate NY. Other local clubs are welcome to host a meet in their state if they want.

[99GrandAMSE]

... as far as I am concerned, it will remain in Albany :)

[Jay Anderson]

Dang, wish I had found this forum earlier, I go through Albany at least once a weekend in my Grand AM lol

[sunrunner_pei]

There's always 2005. :D

[OhioGrandAm]

Another suggestion that I though of was to run the meet

from Thur to Saturday. This is for people to drive there and home.

[Grandam02chick]

I def wanna have a mod day!

[insane4speed]

Originally posted by Grandam02chick
I def wanna have a mod day!

same here:iagree:

[gbe357]

i liked the location....but i think we need walkie talkies or something....to avoid the 25 grand am pile up that almost happened this year. i think, that we could host a "non-profit" (donations only) carwash at the meet..near the hotel...and we all work on it one day..we wash some of our own cars..and random people's cars too...the $$ we earn from the carwash can then be spent on cool stuff like pizza and beer....a couple of kegs of labatt blue would be good for me ;)

[damgrandam]

im finnaly gunna have my licence in 2 weeks, i cant wait to go down for the meet, do you have to register or sumthing?

[sunrunner_pei]

Yes, there will be a registration process for the 2005 meet. It won't be posted until sometime after Christmas, however. :)

[ramairgt1]

Originally posted by OhioGrandAm
I have a question. Why is it in Albany? Because my house isnt big enough :D

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by Gimli
Because ClubECM does most of the organization/planning and they're based out of Albany.

There have been talks of another meet closer to the west coast before but nobody stepped up to organize it.
Originally posted by Y2KGPGT
This meet is in Albany because Club ECM is based in Upstate NY. Other local clubs are welcome to host a meet in their state if they want.
You two are correct.
Since ClubECM is the main orginizer of the event we host it close to the club's home town since it's far easier to plan.

Originally posted by 99grandamse
... as far as I am concerned, it will remain in Albany :) Hammm someone must like NY enough to keep returning here. :lol:
Originally posted by OhioGrandAm
Another suggestion that I though of was to run the meet

from Thur to Saturday. This is for people to drive there and home.
It's already been mentioned and in cosideration to make next year a 4-5 day event.

[Old Guy]

Originally posted by TA^Guy
Hammm someone must like NY enough to keep returning here. :lol:


It may not be in the best location as far as being centralized, but you couldn't ask for a prettier setting.

Close enough to the track, perfect spot for the picnic....I wouldn't mind a couple of more days there. :)

[Y2KGAGT]

Originally posted by OhioGrandAm
How about having the show with the public will see us. This might woek so "outsiders" can vote on ours instead of each other.

Yes I would pay to go.

Any more public and we would need a permit (you can't just cram 50+ GA's in a lot somewhere and not be questioned by authorities looking for legal documentations stating that the county allowed us to plop our GA a$$es down) and as we started planning the first annual car show in 2003 we realized costs for a permit for in the $1000s of dollars, not including the permits for canapes, grills, food.... I think we would want to keep the "registration fee" under $200 a person right?? :lol:

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by gbe357
i liked the location....but i think we need walkie talkies or something....to avoid the 25 grand am pile up that almost happened this year.
One of the things we suggested to bring was FRS style two way radios, like Moterola Talk Abouts.

I'd say a good 70% or more had them this year.

[Artic]

I had a blast and drove just as for or farther than some people and would do it in a heartbeat again.Albany was not too far i have made a few trips to upstate NY *can't wait till next year with my new ride*

[angelluv98]

Well I know I was pissed when I wasn't able to make it this year. The whole week I was kicking myself because money didn't allow me to go. Next year is iffy for me... it will honestly depend on Angel and if she is already "under the knife" ;). If she is, I might still be able to swing it but I will have a truck payment at that point too. I know I will definatly be there for 06.... but I hope that I can make it for 05. It's not the easiest thing in the world to try and swing a trip from Texas to NY by yourself if you plan on driving. :lol:

[Gimli]

We have other members from Texas who come (or want to come). You guys might be able to work something out to offset the cost.

Just an idea...

[angelluv98]

yea.... if i don't bring Angel.... then i might see if i can tag along with someone. it will all honestly depend on where Angel stands and how much she is hurting me financially :lol:

[00gase]

I would love to be able to come to albany next year, maybe if I have the $$$ and time I'll make it.

That would be awesome.

[Grandam02chick]

lol,then start saving damnit.

[99ramairgt]

Hey this is loverofga, I am only saying that cause my boyfirend yelled at me last time that i used his screen name to reply. Anyway, I am hoping we will make it next year. We showed up at the track and at the hotel after the track for a little bit but went home after that. We wouldn't mind pitching in money to help out the meet. We only live 45 mins north but its like a vacation for us when its time for the meet. And next year I will be legal to drink so it will be a lot more fun. We are up for any ideas. They all sound awesome. I can't wait for next year. I mentioned this idea for this last meet but it couldn't go through do to americade. But We live by lake george, and if you guys are up for something new and different, I am more then willing to put something together if you want to do a day or a picnic up here. There are a lot of rice ricers up here as well as everywhere but i would love to see their faces when they see all these grand ams pulling in I don't think they will know what was going on.

[urweak]

Ive never gone to the meet, and just recently started posting more here. But im wondering about a few things.

How many cars showed up last year (2004)?

What about getting a portable dyno out there too?

Why is it in albany and not a more centeralized locations like PA WV VA OH or maybe even the middle of the county?

Why not get a parking lot reserved just for the show (dont know if this was done, but from some of the posts i read it didnt seem like it)

And what was the cost to go last year (to get into the park, track and what not, not including the hotel trip there and that)

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by urweak
Ive never gone to the meet, and just recently started posting more here. But im wondering about a few things.

How many cars showed up last year (2004)?
There were over 60 vehciles last year. If someone has an exact number feel free to post it.

What about getting a portable dyno out there too? It's possible if there is enough room.

Why is it in albany and not a more centeralized locations like PA WV VA OH or maybe even the middle of the county?
Please read the previous page...
http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=28137&perpage=20&pagenumber=5

Why not get a parking lot reserved just for the show (dont know if this was done, but from some of the posts i read it didnt seem like it)We did have a lot for the meet, but it was over populated.

And what was the cost to go last year (to get into the park, track and what not, not including the hotel trip there and that)
To park in the lot at Thatcher Park it's $6, the track is like $10 or $15 to spectate and like $35 to run Test N Tune.

[urweak]

another question. Why not make it an nbody meet and have all the boards and different nbodies come like the j-bash

[Zepher]

RedGrandAm Talked me into coming along cash isnt a problem its just time, and i am willing to pay a fee too, for track fees, etc


Dam it jason u got me all worked up and it isnt till next year

[redgrandam]

haha.. that always happens this time of year :D ALBANY FEVER!! :D

Glad my little chat worked!! :D

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by urweak
another question. Why not make it an nbody meet and have all the boards and different nbodies come like the j-bash Because to be honest it's not a N-Body bash but a gathering for GAOC users to meet the people they talk to nearly everyday.

[ga5speed02]

i say make this event as soon as possible. it sounds kick ass. i wanna go right now. i have never been there yet but cant wait. it sounds so fun, cars, beer, women. it perfect. lol
one question whats clubecm?

[Gimli]

We should have a "dunk the mod" activity. I'm sure that'd be popular... :)

I'll volunteer to go first!

[Zepher]

I challange any americans to a beer drinking contest, with American Beer, hahahaha

[OhioGrandAm]

Yea we had a parking lot but it was not too "public" . All I am saying is to try and find something a little closer to town.

[akeller]

I am for sure going to the next one. No question about it. I will find the time and money no matter what it takes.

[ga5speed02]

Originally posted by akeller
I am for sure going to the next one. No question about it. I will find the time and money no matter what it takes.




agreed me too

[DJHolla]

Cant wait till albany next year! It was a blast this year! I'll just have to be sure to have the rest of my motor work done by then! Hope you all are having an awesome summer!

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[Grandam02chick]

hopefully dj will see ya there again with the ga,did u get the supercharger fixed since it was givin ya problems at the meet ?

[3 DeeJay]

I can't wait till next year!

[DJHolla]

partially! I just have to finish the rest (a complete engine rebuild!)

[Grandam02chick]

sweet,dj can't wait to see it.

[Bouchie11982]

ahhh i hope i can make it this year :(

[Bouchie11982]

err i mean next year :sorry minds a little messed up tonight:

[Grandam02chick]

LOL,it's ok katie we know that ur high on those drugs they got u on :D

[RyanB]

Ok I have a suggestion how about we make it closer to Utah lol j/k I am working on a way to get out there right now.

[DowmaceWH99]

so who's coming by my house with their trailer to pick up me and the car?

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by DJHolla
"THE BOARD"
Have a cork board or some way to post back and forth between the people that are there. That way if people leave to get something to eat, people are havin a party in their room etc, people know that they're welcome and can go join the fun. Here you could also list "sign ups" for various activities like dinners for reservations a day or so in advance. This is an easy way to keep communications open through the group at all times.
Originally posted by '01GTgirl
the board is a good idea, but where would we put it? can't exactly put it in the parking lot if we are gonna broadcast a party in a certain room LoL...we'll have randoms and possibly even cops in there hahah (and we don't need to provoke the cops again, esp. with underagers, who tech. shouldn't be drinking anyway)
Hmmmm would white board markers wipe off of white paint?
If so we could use the back of the ClubECM trailer as a huge white board. :lol:
Originally posted by Gimli
We should have a "dunk the mod" activity. I'm sure that'd be popular... :)

I'll volunteer to go first!
If I can find anyone with a dunking booth that would be SWEET!
Originally posted by ga5speed02
one question whats clubecm?
ClubECM.com (http://www.clubecm.com)
Originally posted by OhioGrandAm
How about having the show with the public will see us. This might woek so "outsiders" can vote on ours instead of each other.

Is anyone else interested in maybe having our Show-N-Shine at a regular car show?
Maybe having a section or lot roped off for our members?
Just an idea and curious to see interest.

[Bouchie11982]

u mean STILL have the Show-N-Shine...??? OF COURSE! :D

[Grandam02chick]

I def want the show- n- shine again,and john we have this car chalk spray paint that washes off at my work i could pick some of that up and we can spray it on the trailer ??

[TA^Guy]

Sure if it washes off why not. :D

[Grandam02chick]

there's only 2 colors so I'll make sure I pick it up.YAY

[Gimli]

The only problem is that if we put a message there to tell people where we are the trailer will probably be with us :)

[30thAnnGAGT]

Well we'd solve the problem if people brought 2 ways. Just the best way to stay in touch in my opinion

[jds_truck]

hey how long to go there from ottawa and anyone else from ontario going?

[Gimli]

I always go, it's about 6-8 hours, depending on traffic, especially at the border.

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by 30thAnnGAGT
Well we'd solve the problem if people brought 2 ways. Just the best way to stay in touch in my opinion
YES.

Everyone, Please, please, please bring 2 way FRS style radios.

It's makes caravaning ALOT easier and helps everyone stay in contact alot better.

[sunrunner_pei]

For sure!!! Hell, I'd still be stuck at the mall if it wasn't for my radio. :D

[Grandam02chick]

Im def comming,I'll have to pick up the 2 way radio's but I do have a nextel,so if anyone has a nextel let me know so we can swap dc numbers,to also keep in touch.

[Grandam02chick]

I got a idea for albany 05 on how to raise money.I was just thinking about having a car wash to raise money for the albany meet,like we could charge people about 5 bucks per car?? it's just a suggestion but that could help us either pay for the track or food and etc for the cookout.what does everyone think.and I work at advance auto parts,so I can get all the cleaning supplies at my work discounted.

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by Grandam02chick
Im def comming,I'll have to pick up the 2 way radio's but I do have a nextel,so if anyone has a nextel let me know so we can swap dc numbers,to also keep in touch.
We also have Nextel

[synz]

hi, ive never been to an albany meet before, so next yr will be my first.
i have a question, though...
how much money would i need to save up for this? whats the average that people bring? might aswell store it away now instead of trying to scavenge it up later.
btw my name's amanda.

[Bouchie11982]

Amanda: i saved up like $150 or so...for gas and food and raffle tickets. There will be planety of rooming too :) we are gonan try to fit 6-7 people in a room...we got a coupel air mattresses so the room payment will be easier. Let me know if u'd wanna roomw ith us :) Bibi will be in our room also, me and my b/f Jay and we'll see who else we can get :)

where in MA are you located?? I'm like 10 minutes from Springfield.

[synz]

Originally posted by Bouchie11982
Amanda: i saved up like $150 or so...for gas and food and raffle tickets. There will be planety of rooming too :) we are gonan try to fit 6-7 people in a room...we got a coupel air mattresses so the room payment will be easier. Let me know if u'd wanna roomw ith us :) Bibi will be in our room also, me and my b/f Jay and we'll see who else we can get :)

where in MA are you located?? I'm like 10 minutes from Springfield.
im in marlboro off 495, i kno bibi is goin cause i talked to her bout bein in a room together.
ill room w you guys, when the time comes let me kno bout how much the room payment is gonna be

[Grandam02chick]

mandy,I brought like 200 bucks with me and we had a blast.so even if u bring like 150 or 200,u'll be set,but if ya wanna bring more go right ahead,cuz the rsm racing trailer will be there and people will be selling items from their ga's.

[synz]

Originally posted by Grandam02chick
mandy,I brought like 200 bucks with me and we had a blast.so even if u bring like 150 or 200,u'll be set,but if ya wanna bring more go right ahead,cuz the rsm racing trailer will be there and people will be selling items from their ga's.

kk
we gonna play highway tag on the way there? lol
i wanna meet up w you before you head out there tho, i dont wanna be alone by myself on the highway

[Grandam02chick]

oh hell ya,we're def gonna be playing tag.hehe

[Bouchie11982]

oh Lord...LOL...don't get pulled over!! :P

[synz]

Originally posted by Bouchie11982
oh Lord...LOL...don't get pulled over!! :P
we wont......... ;x

[Grandam02chick]

haha,ya katie we don't have to be worried about being pulled ova,we gotta worry about cars piling up,or almost getting into a 3 car accident.:LOL:

But we should be fine..

[synz]

Originally posted by Grandam02chick
haha,ya katie we don't have to be worried about being pulled ova,we gotta worry about cars piling up,or almost getting into a 3 car accident.:LOL:

But we should be fine..
3 car accident LOL omg i thought i was gonna get out and punch the dude in the face who stopped in front of you

[Bouchie11982]

:lol: yea we shoudk watch out for those again...that time wasn't fun...maybe we shoudl stay in teh middle lanes...not the slow lane liek that guy in teh truck was doing ...liek 30MPH on 95! what a dip :rolleyes:

[Grandam02chick]

LMAO haha I know,

[30thAnnGAGT]

Wow! December and people are getting hyped about this thing!!

Time to start planning! :)

[Grandam02chick]

Originally posted by 30thAnnGAGT
Wow! December and people are getting hyped about this thing!!

Time to start planning! :) haha you know it.SO lets Pick a damn date already hahaha.:D

[akeller]

^^^I agree :agree: I need to know soon!

[synz]

::picks a date:: bibi will you be my date? lol

[Grandam02chick]

Originally posted by synz
::picks a date:: bibi will you be my date? lol haha lets do it.LMAO

[synz]

hey b
ishan is goin too and ima try to get other people i kno that have ga's to go.

[jayhawk]

I think mid August is a good time; the roads arent crowded, its before school starts but after the initial summer buzz wears off, its easy to get time off from work b/c most people dont vacation in August, etc...

I think Sonia and I will fly in for 2005, because we both started new jobs, we dont have any vacation time paid.

Bottom line is, im gonna fight like hell this year to get my wife out there.

[xbomb]

New guy here, how long have you guys been going up to albany every year? And how many people usually go? Do you have to be 18? What do you guys do up there...race?

[Grandam02chick]

u can be basically any age as long as u can drive.:LOL:albany is being going on since 03,I didn't make it to the first yr but I made it for 04 and it was awesome.u should def think about going.

[Grandam02chick]

Originally posted by synz
hey b
ishan is goin too and ima try to get other people i kno that have ga's to go. ok cool.we'll try to get has many mass ppl together to ride to albany.:D cannot wait till albany comes hehe

[Bouchie11982]

still waiting on the dates though :( August is still iffy, we should really set a date for mid-July

[FlatlineGA]

I suggest making it further south, so I won't have to drive 11 hours to get there

[synz]

Originally posted by Grandam02chick
ok cool.we'll try to get has many mass ppl together to ride to albany.:D cannot wait till albany comes hehe
people are gonna be scared of our driving if we get a fleet of grand ams to go lol

[xbomb]

:lol:

[Grandam02chick]

Originally posted by synz
people are gonna be scared of our driving if we get a fleet of grand ams to go lol haha I know exspecially if it's all mass drivers haha :lol:

[Piker311]

another suggestion that i have...i am local and would be willing to pick up peopel from Albany Internation Airport if they wanted to fly in for this meet. good chance i can get you too and from the airport...your only problem would be transportation well in town

[FlatlineGA]

so do u guys get like a real discounted rate at a hotel, other than the distance that's my main concern, having to put up $ for a hotel all week

[Piker311]

or maybe even taking this 45min north to lake george......dunno how many of you would be down with camping tho

[Gimli]

Originally posted by FlatlineGA
so do u guys get like a real discounted rate at a hotel, other than the distance that's my main concern, having to put up $ for a hotel all week

We get better rates than business. Someone at Club ECM is "connected" there so we get great rates as long as we don't cause any problems. IIRC we got rooms for about 70$ a night last year, which is a good price for a good hotel. Split two-ways it's very affordable. Depending on the duration of the meet this year I'm sure we could get an even better weekly rate.

We thought about Lake George last year but it would be very hard to work out. Traffic and camping grounds for 75+ cars isn't easy to organize and we have nobody local there. Plus a full week of camping requires people to have good camping gear, which few do.

Albany is the only location being considered for good reasons. The main one being Club ECM, who actually hosts the meet, is headquartered there and all of THEIR volunteers reside in that area. They host one hell of a meet and give out a lot of their time for our enjoyment and it would be very rude of us to refuse their invitation.

[Ishan]

yeah, ECM does do a great job, and we have the track right there, it's a good spot (plus is only like a 2 hour drive for me :))

[xbomb]

How much does it usually cost to get in the track and for the hotel and all that stuff? :roll2:

[Gimli]

Track is (IIRC) 25$ if you want to race, cheaper if you're just watching. That's on a regular public day. Might be a bit more expansive if we end up renting the whole place just for ourselves on a weekday.

Last year hotel was 70$ a night. Tatcher park was 2$ each to get in I think.

We'll get this years specific details later, when we get it figured out.

[xbomb]

we can race! what kind is it like 1/4 mile, road track, speedway?!

[Big Joe]

i think its a 1/4 mile

[sunrunner_pei]

Yup, 1/4 mile. Lebanon Valley Dragway. :)

[RedFireUFO]

or you can just go to Lebanon hahah I went there to visit my grand parents, there are no road laws there.. people drive crazy!!!

[Piker311]

Originally posted by RedFireUFO
or you can just go to Lebanon hahah I went there to visit my grand parents, there are no road laws there.. people drive crazy!!!

its NYs back country

[SCGA1]

I hope a date can be nailed down soon. :)

[FlatlineGA]

so are there any costs during the week other than food, gas, hotel?

[sunrunner_pei]

In previous years the cost of the track and entrance to Thatcher Park were on top of food/hotel. We're not sure how costs will be broken down yet. Previously there were no entry fees, but that may have to change this year if we hope to rent the track, etc.

[synz]

Originally posted by Grandam02chick
haha I know exspecially if it's all mass drivers haha :lol:
even so, but just you and me alone put traffic at a stand-still ;x

[Grandam02chick]

lmao

[schweppe23]

Originally posted by Jscarano13
bars would be bad idea, people would get drunk and hide behind shawn..
well for next year i have a few suggestions...
1. Pay In advance for entrance fee to help get into park faster..
2. get 2 big grills *sorry irate
3. Have SC Rides (pat)
4...

I'll do my best to accomodate the S/C rides for as many as the car will allow. :)

My Suggestions:
1. Renting the track
2. Portable Chassis Dyno
3. Prepay
4. More Trophies :D (Fastest GA Trophy?)

[Y2KGPGT]

We are working on some new things for this year. I'm still working on the track and we are looking into more trophies. As for as the fastest GA goes is a little unfair to some members you don't have the resources to mod their GA like others do. If we end up renting the track we could to a bracket racing format, to the winner a nice trophy.

[Pucci]

We need to have a trophy for the car that NEVER gets trophys......MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Pucci

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by Pucci
We need to have a trophy for the car that NEVER gets trophys......MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pucci
You know I thought all those things all over the hood of it last year were awards!

I think this year I should get a room so I can stay and drink. O fI could just get a sleeping bag and sleep in the ClubECM trailer. lol

[Y2KGPGT]

John you kmow you can stay and drink, I will give you a ride home.

[schweppe23]

Originally posted by Y2KGPGT
As for as the fastest GA goes is a little unfair to some members you don't have the resources to mod their GA like others do.

Same could be said about any car show competition? One of the best "all go" mods is free... Weight Reduction.:)

[Gimli]

Originally posted by TA^Guy
I think this year I should get a room so I can stay and drink. O fI could just get a sleeping bag and sleep in the ClubECM trailer. lol

Carry your sleeping bag around. Worst that'll happen is you'll end up on a cot in someone's room... might even be someone you know! :D

[99GrandAMSE]

Originally posted by schweppe23
... One of the best "all go" mods is free... Weight Reduction.:)

Yep ... sort of like getting my FAST ASS out of the car and letting Jay drive :lol:

[sunrunner_pei]

Is that how you squeezed out that 15.7? :P

[99ramairgt]

Hey I am from lake george and I offered the last 2 years for people to come up this way for the day or for whatever. It really wouldn't be that hard this year. My boyfriend and I were thinking about it. You can get really heap hotels and there is a perfect spot for us to do show and shine. But anyways. The offer still stands if anyone wants to come up for the day or whatever

[Y2KGPGT]

We could do the Best Reaction Time for a trophy.

[synz]

does anyone know when the hotels and stuff is gonna be set up? i kno its kinda early but was just curious

[Grandam02chick]

mandy,the hotel is going to be in albany of course and it will prolly be at the quality inn like we all stayed last time.we all got a very good deal there.and they were happy to have us.LOL

[synz]

Originally posted by Grandam02chick
and they were happy to have us.LOL
happy to have you? lol uh oh... what did YOU do? ;x

[Pucci]

She was working the corner and made a few bones.......


I heard she got a few phone calls requesting some return service.

JK


Pucci

[Grandam02chick]

Originally posted by Pucci
She was working the corner and made a few bones.......


I heard she got a few phone calls requesting some return service.

JK


Pucci :lol:

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by synz
does anyone know when the hotels and stuff is gonna be set up? i kno its kinda early but was just curious
My wife will be contacting the hotel shortly about our group rates.