It's official!

[SergntMac]

The word is out, and it's official!


mm.net will be sponsoring the MCM festivities, just to what extent is all that's to be determined.

I simply do not have the personal drive to take on an independant MVIII for a 3rd time, it's an enormous time commitment.

Dave and the rest of MCM has gone out of their way to turn the dream cruise into a spectacular Marauder event. So, if they want to call it Marauderville III, I'm flattered and sounds like a great plan to me.

I had planned to do something in the south, but I just am not going to have the time to do it properly, so I'll do everything I can to support MCM.

There, that's the official word. Carry on.

:)
Now...Who's going?

[SouLRioT]

I'm going, and hopefully I can drum up some more from florida.

[Haggis]

The word is out, and it's official!


Now...Who's going?

Why havn't you voted Mac?? ;)

[duhtroll]

It would help if we knew when and where this is. I know it's probably in another thread somewhere, but it's nice to put the date and location on invitations.

Just a thought.

Thanks,
-A

[MM03MOK]

Here is what we (Motor City Marauders) are planning:

Wednesday, August 17, 2005.
Marauder Dyno Day at Alternative Auto hosted by Lidio. This would include Dyno runs, Dyno tuning, and possibly minor Marauder mods set up in advance. This dyno day resulted in great results and the desire to hold at least two Marauder Dyno Days a year. Here is some info on what we did this year.

Dyno Day Link 1 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9708)

Dyno Day Link 2 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=10226)


Thursday, August 18, 2005.
We rent the 1/4 mile track at Milan Michigan for some test and tune, and do some Marauder only Bracket Racing. This would be very simular to what was done in Indy at MVII this year. Cost will be nominal, and may be picked up by sponsors.


Friday, August 19, 2005.
Ned Nuss expressed the desire to host Marauders at the Ford Proving Ground again this year. This included some tours, rides with Ford Test drivers on the test track, displays of Ford cars, included the 05 Mustang, Ford GT, supercharged Lap of America Lincoln LS, etc. This year they also offered tours of the new Rouge factory. This was one of the highest rated events the Motor City Marauders hosted this summer. Check out the links for info:

Ford Proving Ground Tour Info (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9706)

Ford Proving Ground Event Pictures (http://s95318876.onlinehome.us/dpg04/dpg041.html)


Saturday, August 20, 2005.
This is the big event, the big day, the Woodward Dream Cruise. I really cant say more about it than that. You either understand what its all about, the BIGGEST one day car event in the WORLD. And you will have a front row seat for you and your Marauder. We will own a restraunt's entire parking lot, and it will be ours alone, no squatters. You will be able to come and go cruising whenever you like and not loose your spot. We are trying to get Mercury or Ford to sponsor here to help out. This is where Steve Babcock says sheer numbers of people attending will help in that area. I have arranged in advance more television coverage, including the possiblity of one of the local stations broadcasting live from our display! Here are some links to our event this year:

News Coverage-Radio Report (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showpost.php?p=164484&postcount=1)

Woodward Dream Cruise Info (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=12245)

Woodward Dream Cruise Info (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showpost.php?p=127496&postcount=1)


Sunday, August 21, 2005.
The possibility of having a nice breakfast in the morning is easy to put together if there is interest. But I have been working on hooking up with the Michigan Chapter of the Shelby American Club (SAAC), and the Motor City Terminators (Mustang Cobra Club), and doing the open track Sessions at Michigan International Speedway again on this day. This is only in the planning stages and depends on interest. This was the other of the Motor City Marauders events that people rated the BEST event of the year. Check out the info and Pictures from this years open track event at MIS:

Open Track Sessions at Michigan International Speedway. (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=8969)



This is the tentative events lineup for the Week of the 2005 Woodward Dream Cruise, Steve Babcock thinks this is a great idea and has thrown his support behind it. I met with him a while ago and he thought this would make for a great Marauder Event for the Detroit area.

The question is, is this a good idea for the National Marauder Meet, MVIII. We have a large group here to do the legwork, registration, planning, and setup to make this very easy to attend and enjoy. Not only are you talking about the biggest automotive event in the world, but other great events that people have talked about and would love to attend. Hotels are nice and within easy reach, Steve from Chicago can confirm this. The Detroit area has a lot of activities for the eveings, including the Casino's, Greenfield Village, Bars, good places to dine.

We will be doing this event whether or not it is MVIII, but wanted to offer it as a choice to the membership of MM.net to attend and name it MVIII if they elect to. Just a note to Logan, a lot of the planning would be handled by my MCM members and with the help of a couple MM.net members it would no headache to you whatsoever. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.

Dave (MI2QWK4U)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=14605

[2003 MIB]

I can't picture being anywhere else.

[Fourth Horseman]

I may be able to make it, but as of right now I've got to vote "no." I just don't think I'm going to be able to swing it financially and get my brake upgrade this year. I'll try, though. If things work out I'd love to attend.

[MarauderMark]

I ain't missing another MV or barrys event i just wanna be with friends i dont care where !! So i dont how me and peg are going to swing this But were going to both!!

[MainEngDwarf]

I wish i could but I have to work that weekend :( :depress: :bigcry:

[tmac1337]

I hope everyone has fun up there. I would have liked to see an event in the South somewhere (from FL to TX) this year, maybe next year.

[Tallboy]

I'm in. I'll be there all week. I am looking forward to meeting everyone!:)

[merc406]

:party: Party, Party :party: :burnout:

[FiveO]

I'm there.

:party:

[Patrick]

Doesnt look the finances will coroperate. Will have to wait and see. But right now no.

[dwasson]

Doesnt look the finances will coroperate. Will have to wait and see. But right now no.

If that avatar looks like you I think that we can find you a place to stay.

[Patrick]

If that avatar looks like you I think that we can find you a place to stay.

Great I have a place to stay!!!!!!!!!

[Slowpoke]

slowpoke will pull every string possible to be there!

[TheFlatlander]

Too close to home for me, Can't think of an excuse not to make it. So I'll have to participate. :) Looking Forward to it! Simply too Cool...


Now with that said, I hope that this isn't the only event, additional regional events should also take place. The country is rather large and summer is longer than one week!

Maybe next year more than one group will bid in on the hosting duties and leave it up to the Logan's guidance and Marauder-Nation (Population of about 11,000 with "X" amount regisitered to vote on MM.net) to choose the action spot.

[gonzo50]

I would have liked to see an event in the South somewhere (from FL to TX) this year, maybe next year.
This will be strike three for me, :( due to the distance (again), and my job, I'll have to pass again. :alone: I sure would like to see an event close to home sometime in the future for one of these Maraudervilles, like in Florida or Georgia, or even Tennessee. :help: Anyways, enjoy ya'llselves. :beer:

[CRUZTAKER]

It was never my intention to bust anyones balls, I wish to apologize to the coummunity.

I'm off to the corner now.:depress:

[Bigdogjim]

It was never my intention to bust anyones balls, I wish to apologize to the coummunity.

I'm off to the corner now.:depress:
You have nothing/no one to apologize to/about...

Big Dog said so!

[SergntMac]

Doesnt look the finances will coroperate. Will have to wait and see. But right now no.
A few of y'all have expressed disappointment at not being able to attend and I have to say...Hey, don't sweat it.

It's impossible to get us all together at one time, in one place. If you cannot make this National event, there will be other regional events planned throughout the season that you can make. Last season, it was very busy for us all, there was something happening somewhere almost every weekend.

For the record, I posted this poll to give MV-III planners an early heads up on possible attendence. If you vote yes here and cannot make it because something else came up over the next 8 months, it's cool. Ditto if you voted no, and later in the season you can attend. Things change, eh? This poll isn't a committment, nor a shame list.

Please, everyone vote. I've been in the planner's shoes myself with MV-II, and it's no easy undertaking. Keeping our fingers on the pulse is important to the planning, neither will this be the last poll on anything MV-III related.

Just vote, K?

[Marauderman]

A few of y'all have expressed disappointment at not being able to attend and I have to say...Hey, don't sweat it.

It's impossible to get us all together at one time, in one place. If you cannot make this National event, there will be other regional events planned throughout the season that you can make. Last season, it was very busy for us all, there was something happening somewhere almost every weekend.

For the record, I posted this poll to give MV-III planners an early heads up on possible attendence. If you vote yes here and cannot make it because something else came up over the next 8 months, it's cool. Ditto if you voted no, and later in the season you can attend. Things change, eh? This poll isn't a committment, nor a shame list.

Please, everyone vote. I've been in the planner's shoes myself with MV-II, and it's no easy undertaking. Keeping our fingers on the pulse is important to the planning, neither will this be the last poll on anything MV-III related.

Just vote, K?
well , in that case. I will vote----thanks Sarge--for making me not feel guilty if it doesn't work out----amazing how we feel commited to things----but believe it or not I hope to attend---like you said--8 months and alot to do ,..oh I mean alot of things can happen---..Tom

[FastMerc]

The word is out, and it's official!


Now...Who's going? I am I am:banana: putting money away already for it just need hotel info,or a cheap motel 6 outside of town.Makes no difference to me.

[MyTMerc]

Ditto on the hotel info. As has been mentioned several times, this is a hugh event. If we are going to try and stay as a group, reservations will need to be made asap. Thanks again to the Motor City guys for making it happen!

[NAVCHAP]

I don't know my schedule yet, but if we are pierside I will show up, with or without my MM. Not sure I'll have enough time in port to drive both ways. -kjs-

[SergntMac]

I don't know my schedule yet, but if we are pierside I will show up, with or without my MM. Not sure I'll have enough time in port to drive both ways. -kjs-
Man-oh-man, I know this feeling, Keith. If it will work for you as a resource, we have 8 months to get your very special MM to one of my garages for safekeeping until the event unfolds. If YOU can make it, fly into MDW or ORD, and Woodward is four hours from my garage door, K? Let's see what's possible now?

[Zack]

MVIII in Detroit?
Uh, no.

[NAVCHAP]

It looks like I will be sending the car, as in MV I. No problem with that, just need a driver. Logan? Interested? You get 1st dibs. -kjs-

[Logan]

I never mind burnin' the rubber off other folks wheel's... :) Secret ploy to get me to buy it eh? ;)

[Warpath]

I may stop by your area at the Cruise if I go. The crowds can get a little too much for me.

I live about 30 mins from the cruise. I could rent out a couple of rooms and 1 or 2 garage spaces cheap. (I'm kidding - well unless you have a lot of cash).

[Mike Poore]

The word is out, and it's official!


Now...Who's going?

Count us IN, and guess what????? the 22nd is my 65th birthday:cake: You can call this DOO Marauderville lll or the Dream cruise or .....better yet, Mike's Birthday Festival Month Celebration!:party1:
:party: Gordon and Charlie will be in charge of getting me a ride in a Ford GT. :woohoo: Mark & Mark will be in charge of getting me back out of it.:rofl:

[Haggis]

Count us IN, and guess what????? the 22nd is my 65th birthday:cake: You can call this DOO Marauderville lll or the Dream cruise or .....better yet, Mike's Birthday Festival Month Celebration!:party1:
:party: Gordon and Charlie will be in charge of getting me a ride in a Ford GT. :woohoo: Mark & Mark will be in charge of getting me back out of it.:rofl:


Thanks for giving me the easy task. I sure do feel for Mark & Mark. :help:

[GordonB]

OK people,
I'm signing up.
Hotels: just to let you know, my wife and I have ALREADY BOOKED the BEST B & B in Northville, MI!!!! Hint, hint, I have family in Northville!!!
My daughter lives in Northville!!! It helps to have FAMILY connections. I booked our reservations right before Christmas when the MCM gang first floated the idea of Woodward as a National Meet. BTW, EATON is one of the sponsors of Woodward Dream Cruise.
Now the hard part!!! Do I bring the BLUE one or the DTR one??? Decisions, decisions!!!!!
Well, I took the Blue MM to Michigan twice last summer so I guess I'll have to bring ol' Red this summer!!!
Cheers to all!!!!

GordonB :beer: :cool: :banana: :)

[Murader03]

I voted yes, but I'll have to do the vacation trick, but should have plenty of time to do this now......Hopefully, this will pan out! :beer:

[stevengerard]

I'm in after one night last year I swore I'd make it multiple nights this year. Sign me up for all things MM. If you haven't been to Woodward you haven't been to a car cruise!

[QWK SVT]

Couple hours drive, for a couple days of fun... It's a no-brainer! How could I not? :D

[mpearce]

Count me in, and Heather as well! Hopefully we'll get a good representation from the Buckeyes. Barry, Mark, Ken, etc...

I want to CONVOY this year!!! Please!!! Hopefully if there's a bunch of you all New Englanders, East Coasters, or anyone for that matter, etc, headed up to Detroit...we could all meet in Cleveland on the highway...and convoy up to Detroit for 3 hours. It would be short...but it would be a blast.

See you all there.

-Mat

[bigslim]

MVIII in Detroit?
Uh, no.
Don't worry Zack. That pretty grill will look right at home cruising down in the hood on 7 mile. :rolleyes:

[Logan]

Don't worry Zack. That pretty grill will look right at home cruising down in the hood on 7 mile. :rolleyes:
See now, that's funny. :banana:

[dwasson]

Don't worry Zack. That pretty grill will look right at home cruising down in the hood on 7 mile. :rolleyes:
Instead of a badgeless grill we might see a grillless grill.

[Ken]

Count me in, and Heather as well! Hopefully we'll get a good representation from the Buckeyes. Barry, Mark, Ken, etc...

-MatJust got the word last night that too many higher seniority people have that week off, so no vacation for me. So if everyone can handle a 'cough' sick 'cough' person in your midst, I may have to come up with something non contagious. Now, if you'll excuse me, I think that I'm gonna be sick.

Ken

[wesman]

I am 99% sure I am coming to this, just haven't figured out what days yet. The open track sessions at MIS, are those a cruise at highway speed or hair on fire, 20mins late for work speed?

[mad man]

The word is out, and it's official!


Now...Who's going?ARE YOU GOING

[bigslim]

I am 99% sure I am coming to this, just haven't figured out what days yet. The open track sessions at MIS, are those a cruise at highway speed or hair on fire, 20mins late for work speed?
Last year Dave went there and lapped at over 150 mph.

[jobrien8]

Got to go! Been there the last 5 years for the "Dream Cruise". Then I lived there when it wasn't a dream but reality!!! :banana2:

[SergntMac]

Inspired by Peggy Lee's 1969 top ten hit..."is that all there is?"

[rayjay]

:( dates are no good for me. That is the one week a year I can not take off.

[wesman]

Last year Dave went there and lapped at over 150 mph.
That's pretty goll darn late for work!

[UAW 588]

Don't worry Zack. That pretty grill will look right at home cruising down in the hood on 7 mile. :rolleyes:
Zack doesn't have far to drive. All he has to drive in my neck of the woods. The Heights has plenty of hood and more bling, than the "KING OF BLING OF MVII". I go through the hood every day on my way to the plant, and if I'm lucky can hear faint gun shots of in the distance when walking into work. :uzi:

[teamrope]

I Gotta go! Good to see at least one more from the Emerald City going.:)
Up to a convoy Bruce?

[prchrman]

Will not be there...was hoping to make the national thing this year :( ...southern guys like me not going let's do FFW in April and SSHS5 in Nov in Atlanta...willie

[martyo]

Will not be there...was hoping to make the national thing this year :( ...southern guys like me not going let's do FFW in April and SSHS5 in Nov in Atlanta...willie

Not to derail the thread, but I hope to be at FFW in the ATL in April.

I am working out the details for Detraoit too! :D

[MikesMerc]

Ditto on the hotel info. As has been mentioned several times, this is a hugh event. If we are going to try and stay as a group, reservations will need to be made asap. Thanks again to the Motor City guys for making it happen!

This won't be a problem. We already have a lock on a block of 100 rooms at a nice place only 3 miles from Woodward. The location will provide easy access to Woodward, as well as easy access from I-75 (the main eway into Detroit metro area) and a great way to "get around" town all week without having to move through heavy woodward spectator traffic.

[Haggis]

This won't be a problem. We already have a lock on a block of 100 rooms at a nice place only 3 miles from Woodward. The location will provide easy access to Woodward, as well as easy access from I-75 (the main eway into Detroit metro area) and a great way to "get around" town all week without having to move through heavy woodward spectator traffic.


Thanks Mike. Can't wait until August to get here to meet you and the rest of the MCM crew. Oh, by the way the BOSS said we are going. :woohoo:

[John F. Russo]

Inspired by Peggy Lee's 1969 top ten hit..."is that all there is?"


Mac, I'm finally back on the site again.

I've have to catch up on those threads that I should have responded to.

[gpfarrell]

Always wanted to go to an M-ville.

Always wanted to go to Woodward for the cruise.

Distance? Was in Detroit today... bet it doesn't snow in August!

Count me in... Can't wait!!

[Blue03]

I Gotta go! Good to see at least one more from the Emerald City going.:)
Up to a convoy Bruce?

Hi BJ,
Busted (oh that's another thread)! Hope your stayin dry! I don't know the method yet but I did the coulda woulda shoulda so bad about MMII I'm planning to go just so I don't have worry about CWSIII. I like driving and a convoy with you guys would be a blast but taking the time to do the 2370mi in 3 days and back plus 5 in motown is going to be hard because of work stuff. So I'll probably wimp out and jump on NW Air unless somehow I can swing the time. Cheers

[teamrope]

Hi BJ,
Busted (oh that's another thread)! Hope your stayin dry! I don't know the method yet but I did the coulda woulda shoulda so bad about MMII I'm planning to go just so I don't have worry about CWSIII. I like driving and a convoy with you guys would be a blast but taking the time to do the 2370mi in 3 days and back plus 5 in motown is going to be hard because of work stuff. So I'll probably wimp out and jump on NW Air unless somehow I can swing the time. Cheers
If you fly you know my keys are your keys, It isn't a blue, but you won't be Marauderless.:)

[CRUZTAKER]

This won't be a problem. We already have a lock on a block of 100 rooms at a nice place only 3 miles from Woodward.Ok....since I am the one to inadvertantly ruffle feathers....here we again....:shake:

WHERE....might this hotel be? I mean like...so we can make reservations....?

If you are still waiting to post that info, please just let us know without totally disparaging ME in front of the entire community this time...I know it wasn't YOU...but I'm sure you get my point.;)

[Blue03]

If you fly you know my keys are your keys, It isn't a blue, but you won't be Marauderless.:)

Thanks again for the kind offer ... where do I sign on as crew?? :up:

[teamrope]

Thanks again for the kind offer ... where do I sign on as crew?? :up: Consider it done. :)