Any other possible options for MVIV?

[MI2QWK4U]

I understand that there is a movement pushing for Sebring for MVIV, but is there even a remote possiblilty of another proposal to consider? I for one always like having more than one choice to think about. I was under the impression that there was something else in Florida, or Atlanta, or even Vegas. Anyone?

[Blackened300a]

I understand that there is a movement pushing for Sebring for MVIV, but is there even a remote possiblilty of another proposal to consider? I for one always like having more than one choice to think about. I was under the impression that there was something else in Florida, or Atlanta, or even Vegas. Anyone?

Is there somewhere in the middle we could all meet so the West coast guys can be involved without having to trek all the way out east?
and likewise for use east Coast members having to trek all the way out west?

[MERCMAN]

Nashville? Memphis? Both great cities? Anyone? anyone?

[MI2QWK4U]

Nashville? Memphis? Both great cities? Anyone? anyone?

Dan, thats more like it! I would love to hit either place. Do we have any members there?

[MERCMAN]

Mad1 is in music city, not sure about Memphis, Bunny will know :up:

[2003_MM_FYRE49]

How about Colorado? I'll be out there in September looking for my new home. Yup thats right I won't be a Windy City Marauder for much longer :cry:

[FordNut]

There were a couple of ideas discussed but the problem is getting somebody to be the champion. Atlanta has a couple of events we could tie into, one is with Year One but it is in late April, probably too soon to call it a national event. Another is SSHS6 (if it happens) in November, I don't know if that's too late.

The SSM group was discussing Orlando at one time, and Dennis brought up Gainesville. I dunno what happened to those plans.

Personally, I believe ATL is a more accessable location for most people, but the problem is getting a champion to organize it. I could help but don't have time to head it up since I'm back in school.

[STLR FN]

Bronson,MO gets my second vote. Vegas being first.

[dwasson]

There are some interesting roads around Branson but I don't know how traffic enforcement is. I like E TN or W NC. Great roads.

[jabird56]

Is there somewhere in the middle we could all meet so the West coast guys can be involved without having to trek all the way out east?
and likewise for use east Coast members having to trek all the way out west?
Omaha is in the middle. We have two drag strips here one on the West side of town and one Southeast (in Iowa). We have the Omaha Royals a minor league team to KC - http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/index.jsp?sid=t541

I need to check, but my local L/M dealer was willing to sponsor a MM meet. I'll check with the service manager if they are still interested. The owner likes to race......

There's the casinos over across the river in Council Bluffs.

The best State Fair in the country is scheduled for Des Moines, IA 10-20 August.

There's Nebraska beef. Old Market area of Omaha is an interesting place to socialize.

[BK_GrandMarquis]

I like the Atlanta idea. I thought this was mentioned in an earlier thread. Don't know how that ended though. I saw on the Impala forum that they wanted to do a road race event like the SSHS they have for drag racing. They haven't posted anything in weeks either.
http://impalassforum.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f =11;t=001856

[HwyCruiser]

Throw a dart...

http://www.racingaroundamerica.com/default.asp

[Rider90]

Throw a dart...

http://www.racingaroundamerica.com/default.asp
...At your screen.

[mcb26]

Memphis would be nice. Good motorsports park with drag, oval, and road course. Casinos close by. Mailman is the only one I know of over there. Be a lot of work for one person.

[Hack Goby]

There are some interesting roads around Branson but I don't know how traffic enforcement is. I like E TN or W NC. Great roads.
Im not a big fan of Gatlinburg but could you Imagine a bunch of Marauders doing the Tail of the Dragon.

[prchrman]

I do not know what it takes to pull this kind of event off and I do not have the time to really do a whole lot to help, but with that said the guys from the SSHS in Atl have put on a great event for the past 5 years and they do most the work. If we just sign up to go to their event and then we could have some side stuff just for the MM guys and gals. No one has stepped up to the plate to put on a massive bash like has went on at the other national MM events so it does not look like anyone is willing to carry the ball. Can we just keep it simple, have a national gathering in Atlanta at the time of the SSHS, let them take care of track rental and that kind of stuff and we could kick around a few ideals on what else we as a group would want to do. If the SSHS guys got a good show of hands on lots of MMs showing up they would be delighted and put on the event again this year. Just a suggestion, that's all, shoot holes in it, there are already plenty. willie

[MarauderTJA]

There were a couple of ideas discussed but the problem is getting somebody to be the champion. Atlanta has a couple of events we could tie into, one is with Year One but it is in late April, probably too soon to call it a national event. Another is SSHS6 (if it happens) in November, I don't know if that's too late.

The SSM group was discussing Orlando at one time, and Dennis brought up Gainesville. I dunno what happened to those plans.

Personally, I believe ATL is a more accessable location for most people, but the problem is getting a champion to organize it. I could help but don't have time to head it up since I'm back in school.

We will be re-visiting the SSM idea of MV IV in Florida next week. I also loved the idea of Atlanta for a location. And yes, the SSHS guys are a great group and would love to work with our group together. They put on a great event this past November. Hopefully a decision will be made soon. Nashville is a good central location as well.

Tom, Cape Coral, Florida (still in Wiesbaden, Germany freezing my butt off)

[MarauderTJA]

Im not a big fan of Gatlinburg but could you Imagine a bunch of Marauders doing the Tail of the Dragon.

Would be cool if we could work out a date with the National Street Rod event there. It is a biggie...

[bigslim]

I do not know what it takes to pull this kind of event off and I do not have the time to really do a whole lot to help, but with that said the guys from the SSHS in Atl have put on a great event for the past 5 years and they do most the work. If we just sign up to go to their event and then we could have some side stuff just for the MM guys and gals. No one has stepped up to the plate to put on a massive bash like has went on at the other national MM events so it does not look like anyone is willing to carry the ball. Can we just keep it simple, have a national gathering in Atlanta at the time of the SSHS, let them take care of track rental and that kind of stuff and we could kick around a few ideals on what else we as a group would want to do. If the SSHS guys got a good show of hands on lots of MMs showing up they would be delighted and put on the event again this year. Just a suggestion, that's all, shoot holes in it, there are already plenty. willie
Would they be up to hosting 70+ MMs? I know they invited us but I bet they weren't thinking such a large number to showup piggy backing on their event. If they have no problem it could be fun.

[prchrman]

They would love it, the more the merrier. They like the good hearted chevy vs ford thing, plus more entrants more money for them and they have struggled in the years past. The guy that runs it has already asked if we could do something like this. willie

[jimlam56]

Memphis would be nice. Good motorsports park with drag, oval, and road course. Casinos close by. Mailman is the only one I know of over there. Be a lot of work for one person.
Don't forget Beale Street Blues! Great BBQ too.
Thought I remember another Memphis area member named "Architect"

[dwasson]

Yeah, let's go to Corkey's!

[mcb26]

Don't forget Beale Street Blues! Great BBQ too.
Thought I remember another Memphis area member named "Architect"
Your're right, just looked on the frappr map. I would be willing to volenteer time, but I'm not very organized. Atlanta with the ss guys would be nice too.

[mclemore102]

What about Pigeon Forge in east TN? They have a pretty big car show there in April 19-23. Plus your not too far away from the dragon either.

[jimlam56]

What about Pigeon Forge in east TN? They have a pretty big car show there in April 19-23. Plus your not too far away from the dragon either.
Same weekend as Sebring. I and some others here have already made reservations.

[MI2QWK4U]

Come on...someone, anyone in Atlanta, Memphis, or even Nashville. You will get help setting it up, trust me.

[jimlam56]

Come on...someone, anyone in Atlanta, Memphis, or even Nashville. You will get help setting it up, trust me.
I frequently fly to all of the above for business.
I'll be glad to help however I can...

[MarauderMark]

Come on...someone, anyone in Atlanta, Memphis, or even Nashville.
...:popcorn: ...

[FordNut]

Come on...someone, anyone in Atlanta, Memphis, or even Nashville. You will get help setting it up, trust me.
OK, you promise?

Since I can't seem to nudge anybody else into taking ownership I'll throw out three Atlanta options for comments before going further.

1) Around April 21-23 in conjunction with The Year One Experience. This is an existing event which features a car show at the Year One shop in Braselton, drag racing at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, and road racing at Road Atlanta in Braselton. This may be too soon and it is also on a school weekend so I wouldn't be able to attend.

It should have coverage from both Car Craft and Hot Rod, footage here: http://hotrod.com/tv/113_hd06_01/

The schedule of events for the event is not posted yet, but here is the Year One website: http://www.yearone.com/

2) Around September 15-17 in conjunction with the NMCA event. Since Ray (The Dealer) is associated with the NMCA and NMRA, this may be a good event to piggy-back with since we have inside contacts. This is also an open date for Road Atlanta so we could check on track availability for a private event. Year One also has a "Braselton Bash" car show scheduled on the 16th. This is an open weekend as far as school so I might go even if it's not a Marauder event. (2.b.) Note that Pigeon Forge was mentioned in another post in this thread, this is the same weekend of the Grand Run in Pigeon Forge. I like this event, but there is no 1/4 mi. dragstrip nearby, only "The Dragon")

NMCA information: http://www.fasteststreetcar.com/

3) On November 4 in conjunction with the SSHS6. Atlanta Dragway just released their schedule and the event is scheduled. Norm (the organizer with GASSIT) was very open to a joint Impala/Marauder event when we talked to him at SSHS5. The track is open for regular TNT on Friday, Nov 3rd. There is no scheduled event for Road Atlanta or Year One. This is also an off weekend from school for me, but it is near the end of the program so I'm not sure what my commitments will be like.

The SSHS5 website is history and SSHS6 is not up yet but to learn more about GASSIT: http://bellsouthpwp.net/n/o/norm_c/gassit_home.htm


Other possible activities in the area include visiting Stone Mountain Park: http://www.stonemountainpark.com/ Six Flags Park (roller coasters galore): http://www.sixflags.com/parks/overgeorgia/index.asp and we could probably arrange a dyno day at one of the local shops.


Now that I've stuck my neck out, hope I don't get my head chopped off! If any of these options are desirable, I'll try to pull together some more detailed plans and make contacts.

[MI2QWK4U]

OK, you promise?

Now that I've stuck my neck out, hope I don't get my head chopped off! If any of these options are desirable, I'll try to pull together some more detailed plans and make contacts.


Yep....I promise. Let people chew on your ideas and see what sounds good. Anyone chops your head off they will get a nice vacation from MM.net!

[jimlam56]

I like option 2 and 3.
Although Sebring will be fun, it is too early in the year for some of y'all, and too far away for others. Atlanta's easy to get to by air, and fairly centrally located for at least the east half of the country. OTOH, seems like historically the left coast has been left out...then Omaha, Nashville and Memphis make more sense...

[TheDealer]

I would be glad to help in any way I can with the NMRA or NMCA event. Ray

[TheDealer]

Any interest in this????


http://www.fasteststreetcar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3851

[Mad1]

Come on...someone, anyone in Atlanta, Memphis, or even Nashville. You will get help setting it up, trust me.

OK. Due to popular demand and some requests like the one above and others who contacted me. I've put together a pitch for Nashville. Thanks to Mary for her suggestion in putting a proposal together. We also have a few Nashville-area Marauders who are members besides myself, though they mostly lurk on the boards.

Dates are flexible, since I haven't had a chance to clear up any scheduling conflicts. I understand that most of the dragstrip folks would like a late fall date. Let me know what you think of this itinerary for a Thurs.-Sunday schedule.

Hotel accomodations are plentiful, since Nashville is a convention-oriented city. Once we arrange a track, we can pick out hotel options.

Day 1: Arrive in Nashville
In the afternoon: a drive on the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway w/ lunch at historic and newly restored Loveless Café. Another option would be a visit to our new Country Music Hall of Fame.

Day 2: Get to know Jack
Tour the Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg -- A 90-minute drive from Nashville. Clean cars after touring back at the hotel. Then Dinner & possibly Dancing at Nashville's famed Printer's Alley or 2nd Avenue attractions, which include Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, the Wild Horse Saloon, B.B. King’s Blues Club & Bar, the Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar and many more.

Day 3: At the track
Three options for racing or track/event hosting (I have not contacted any of these venues for pricing or availability yet, but most have had special events or are available for rentals.)

Music City Raceway (Dragstrip)
An NHRA sanctioned 1/8-mile dragstrip 20 miles north of Nashville.
(615) 876-0981 – Track
(615) 264-0375 – Office
3302 Ivy Point Road, Goodlettsville, TN
Track Managers: Rick and Charlotte Gonzalez
MusicCityRaceway@comcast.net

Nashville Superspeedway (managed by Dover Motorsports Inc.)
A 1.33-mile concrete tri-oval, with available road courses
http://www.rivergate5speed.com/scca/timetrials/graphics/NashvilleRoadCourse.gif
(615) 547-7500
4847-F McCrary Rd., Lebanon, TN
http://www.nashvillesuperspeedway.com/graphics/track/DirectionsMap.gif

Music City Motorplex @ Tennessee State Fairgrounds
Music City Motorplex is an 5/8-mile paved oval with 18 degree banking. There is also a 1/4 mile oval at the facility.
Central Nashville at Fairgrounds
615-862-8994
615-276-1818

Day 4: Breakfast and Depart

[Rick-n-Miami]

There are quite a few 1/8 & 1/4 tracks across the border in Kentucky. I'm confident we can find a nice track within an hour's drive or so of Nashville.

[SergntMac]

I understand that there is a movement pushing for Sebring for MVIV, but is there even a remote possiblilty of another proposal to consider? I for one always like having more than one choice to think about. I was under the impression that there was something else in Florida, or Atlanta, or even Vegas. Anyone? Hey Dave, why not bring your suggestion over from the SVT site? Why not post that here, see how it flies? You may be on to something, why hold that back from us?

[DEFYANT]

Kudos on the Nashville idea. I was there for the Mustang 40th anniversary. Very nice, 'cept for the roads. Did they finish the construction yet?

[Rick-n-Miami]

Sadly, no. The highways have been under construction for the last 400+ years and will continue to be for the forseable centuries. :(

BUT, once off the highways, it's not bad at all.



Kudos on the Nashville idea. I was there for the Mustang 40th anniversary. Very nice, 'cept for the roads. Did they finish the construction yet?

[DEFYANT]

Sadly, no. The highways have been under construction for the last 400+ years and will continue to be for the forseable centuries. :(

BUT, once off the highways, it's not bad at all.

:lol:

haha, you cant blame me for asking.

[mcb26]

If anyone is interested.
I'm traveling to the Memphis (Tunica to throw some money in the Miss. river)area in the middle of Feb, will do some checking while in the area. It would probably be better for a fall event. Some have already committed to Sebring in April. In May they have Memphis in May all month long so accommodations might be hard to come by. Summers just too hot for most of our Northern friends.
The casinos have plenty of room if you book well in advance, I will check at Resorts Tunica on group rates and the possibility of a Texas Hold-em tounry.
I would guess its about an hour to an hour and a half to the motorsports park.

[Hack Goby]

As much as the Motor City Crew and a few from Chicago don`t get along I think that Chicago would be a great spot.Work it along with the Chi-Town cruise,Dynos at Bradleys,Drag racing at Joliet,A bash at Exit with Big Joe P.,Great Lakes fishing charters,there are a ton of things to do there as far as shopping and the arts.Just a thought.Oh ya and a chicken run the likes they have never seen before.

[MarauderTJA]

Would they be up to hosting 70+ MMs? I know they invited us but I bet they weren't thinking such a large number to showup piggy backing on their event. If they have no problem it could be fun.

I spoke with their leadership at this past SSHS5 and they are all for it. In fact, they are ready and willing to work with us to make it a combination Marauder Impala event. American big iron. They are a great group of people as anyone who was there would attest.

[MarauderTJA]

[quote=Mad1]OK. Due to popular demand and some requests like the one above and others who contacted me. I've put together a pitch for Nashville. Thanks to Mary for her suggestion in putting a proposal together. We also have a few Nashville-area Marauders who are members besides myself, though they mostly lurk on the boards.

Dates are flexible, since I haven't had a chance to clear up any scheduling conflicts. I understand that most of the dragstrip folks would like a late fall date. Let me know what you think of this itinerary for a Thurs.-Sunday schedule.

Music City Raceway (Dragstrip)
An NHRA sanctioned 1/8-mile dragstrip 20 miles north of Nashville.
(615) 876-0981 – Track
(615) 264-0375 – Office
3302 Ivy Point Road, Goodlettsville, TN
Track Managers: Rick and Charlotte Gonzalez
MusicCityRaceway@comcast.net


I love Nashville and it is a great place to visit. But is there a 1/4 Mile Drag Strip anywhere close?

[twolow]

I live a hour and a half south of Atlanta but go up there quite frequently as I have a lot of friends up there.

I can volunteer my time to help for sure. I need a hobby :cool:

[SergntMac]

Vacation in my own town? No thanks, dude. I want to do some driving. You can have the Sears Tower, I'd love to see the Grand Canyon, or, the Natchez Trace again.

http://www.byways.org/browse/byways/2250/travel.html?map=454

[Mad1]

Kudos on the Nashville idea. I was there for the Mustang 40th anniversary. Very nice, 'cept for the roads. Did they finish the construction yet?

LOL. The construction is always nearly finished, but then we find out something like "a sub-contractor wasn't burying guardrails deep enough" so we have to rip it all out and start over.

Seriously, the construction is mostly finished in some of the tougher spots near the airport and if you take the 840 loop out to Nashville Superspeedway ... it's like an 8-lane freeway with no traffic. (First-time ever to hit the speed limiter for my Marauder on that stretch too.)

Nashville has had its share of car-enthusiast gatherings, in addition to the 40th Mustang event (Nice pics (http://www.motortrend.com/autoshows/events/112_0404_mustang_40th/) here.) there has been the 7th Dodge Viper Owners Invitational (See my speed note (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showpost.php?p=60007&postcount=35) from that event) and even a Mini-Cooper day (I swear ... here's a pic (http://www.sweetdaisy.net/photos/posts_images/start_finish_nville.jpg) from the event (http://www.sweetdaisy.net/sweet_daisy/2005/05/)!) at the Superspeedway. We even had the Corvette's 50th Anniversary party (http://www.vetteweb.com/events/vet_0312_50thparty/) in Nashville, even though they're made 65 miles up the road in Bowling Green, Ky.

We know how to show folks a good time here in Nashville. I've got connections with a lot of the Nashville Chamber and Convention and Visitors Bureau folks and, from my work as a reporter/editor about town, I've got contacts or have interviewed most of the folks we'd need to setup an event. I'm sure I've mentioned my past involvement with organizing the MS Charity bike ride to Jack Daniels on here (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=5364) before.

[bigslim]

I would do Nashville or Atlanta. I think the one thing knocking Chicago would be having people drive back up to this area of the country after MVII in Indy and MVIII at Detroit. It needs to move away from this part of the country.

[martyo]

I say we do it at Dave's house. I want to see his garage and his Mustang's.

Dave when is the four post going to be installed?

[Bluerauder]

I would do Nashville or Atlanta.
Also sounds good to me. :up: I like the "Get to Know Jack" day. Wonder if 8 hours is enough time? :rolleyes: :rofl:

[Rider90]

I would do Nashville or Atlanta. I think the one thing knocking Chicago would be having people drive back up to this area of the country after MVII in Indy and MVIII at Detroit. It needs to move away from this part of the country.
Chicago? You mean there is parking in Chicago? Don't do Chicago.... :P

[mcb26]

Memphis motorsports park rental info.
http://www.memphismotorsports.com/track/rentals.php

[Mad1]

There are quite a few 1/8 & 1/4 tracks across the border in Kentucky. I'm confident we can find a nice track within an hour's drive or so of Nashville.

I think Rick-n-Miami answered that question about drag strips. Since I'm not into the drag racing scene, I've can only go by what I've found on Google. (I'm sure also, with a little digging ... we can find something that suits us.)

As for me, I really want to get out on the Nashville Superspeedway again, if possible. I loved running that Viper around the road course and was extremely jealous that I couldn't try it in the marauder.

I know Music City Metroplex does 1-on-1 drags on their main straightaway, but again I bow to others with expertise on whether that is desirable.
Here's what they added in 2005 ...
The highly popular “Furiously Fast Fridays” street drags, will continue as “Saturday Late Night Drags” beginning Saturday, April 9. Changes to this event will include the installation of a drag racing “Christmas Tree” and timing system, a burn out pad.


Jeremy
Mad1

[Mad1]

Memphis motorsports park rental info.
http://www.memphismotorsports.com/track/rentals.php

I should have noted ... Same folks, Dover Motorsports Inc., run the Nashville Superspeedway too.

They are working on putting a dragstrip in at Nashville as well, but when isn't exactly clear ... see their note (http://www.nashvillesuperspeedway.com/track/).

Question: When is the drag strip going to be open?
Answer: At this time, the drag strip has no "timeline" per say, it is scheduled to be completed as part of the phase II building stage and that date has not been assigned.

[Zack]

Vegas, come on everyone.
An awesome drive through the country and endless things to do.
And if you are bored.....
http://www.xahlee.org/Periodic_dosage_dir/las_vegas/ninmu/vegas_booklet_ad2.jpg

[MERCMAN]

MVIV location is at the whim of the Great and Powerful OZ(aka-Logan) He has first,middle, and final say. I suppose everyone is welcome to try and "sway" his opinion, but I wouldn't bug him about this. One of his requirements is that the annual meet be no more than a days drive from his castle. Once he reviews all proposals, I am sure he will inform all of the faithful as to where we will have our annual pilgrimage. Until that time, keep those cards and letters(and proposals) coming. :up:

[dwasson]

I would do Nashville or Atlanta. I think the one thing knocking Chicago would be having people drive back up to this area of the country after MVII in Indy and MVIII at Detroit. It needs to move away from this part of the country.

And Michigan and Indiana have just passed laws against another Marauderville.

[TooManyFords]

MVIV location is at the whim of the Great and Powerful OZ(aka-Logan) He has first,middle, and final say. I suppose everyone is welcome to try and "sway" his opinion, but I wouldn't bug him about this. One of his requirements is that the annual meet be no more than a days drive from his castle. Once he reviews all proposals, I am sure he will inform all of the faithful as to where we will have our annual pilgrimage. Until that time, keep those cards and letters(and proposals) coming. :up:

I think you're wrong on this one... It is up to the members that make up mm.net to decide what we call MVIV and where we have it. If Logan wants to come, that's great. If he can't make it, then it's no different than any other member.

Cheers

John

[MERCMAN]

I think you're wrong on this one... It is up to the members that make up mm.net to decide what we call MVIV and where we have it. If Logan wants to come, that's great. If he can't make it, then it's no different than any other member.

Cheers

John

You are correct sir! The caveat being if we would like the support of MM.net cash wise, it would be a good thing to include him in the decision process. If that is not a concern, then it will totally up to the members.

[MarauderMike]

I would do Nashville or Atlanta. I think the one thing knocking Chicago would be having people drive back up to this area of the country after MVII in Indy and MVIII at Detroit. It needs to move away from this part of the country.

I agree with you on this one. Let's keep it centralized, Nashville, Memphis, St Louis even Kansas City would be good for everyone.

[martyo]

If Logan wants to come, that's great. If he can't make it, then it's no different than any other member.

Who is Logan? :confused:

[CRUZTAKER]

....A bash at Exit with Big Joe P....

Waivers will be required.;) :P :baaa:

EXIT ROCKS!!!

[DEFYANT]

You are correct sir! The caveat being if we would like the support of MM.net cash wise, it would be a good thing to include him in the decision process. If that is not a concern, then it will totally up to the members.

I didn't think of that. I kinda figured that since this show is 51% his.... his word should carry some weight. "Marauderville" began here, and "here" is his. Like it or not. It's been said before, this is his house.

Besides, if one person does not deside the location of the national MM event know as "Marauderville", then whats to stop a whole bunch of Maraudervilles all over the country. Marauderville in Vagas, Florida, Chicago, Illinios, Georga..... mass hysteria :eek: all in one year!

A poll may not be the best idea, but the boss should consider the membership along with what sounds like the best idea.

My.02

[KillJoy]

Kansas City, Missouri seems to be about dead center of the country. Don't know what is there, but is seems central to all.

KillJoy

[TooManyFords]

You are correct sir! The caveat being if we would like the support of MM.net cash wise, it would be a good thing to include him in the decision process. If that is not a concern, then it will totally up to the members.

Well, I'm sure that where-ever we want to go and whatever group takes the reigns, they would gladly accept a check from Logan and other supporting vendors. No problem. But like Mary aluded to, it don't take much more than a parking lot and some new tires to entertain us!

To be perfectly honest, I wanted to go to be part of MVIII but really thought that renting the BK lot was a little over the top. I would have had just as much fun sitting out away from the crowd somewhere "inexpensive" and used my extra money to shop and eat and buy more gas to cruise with. Not unlike I do in the summers here in town.

Sure it was a nice "prime" spot, but it seems like it was to feed more egos than anything. And that's ok too, don't get me wrong. Everyone likes his or her ego stroked now and then. heh heh!

I think treating MVn.. should start becoming more like Family Reunions. Everyone pays to get there, pays for what they do there and enjoys the company of others. I really don't see the need to spend tens of thousands of dollars just for 3 day get-togethers and some racing.

Take the Sebring event. I'm booked. I'm paying for my cottage (thoughts of little red riding hood dancing through my head). I'm paying to drive the track if I do decide to (probably not with 4.30 gears). I'm paying for my food and all my gas (and fuel for the car too!). And I'll be having the time of my life. Should Vegas be picked, I'll do this all over again too!

Sure, if Logan or a Vendor wants to pay my way onto the track, great!

Cheers

John

[ALF]

Vegas.......................

[ALF]

Vegas, come on everyone.
An awesome drive through the country and endless things to do.
And if you are bored.....
http://www.xahlee.org/Periodic_dosage_dir/las_vegas/ninmu/vegas_booklet_ad2.jpg

VEGAS......................... ........

[MI2QWK4U]

To be perfectly honest, I wanted to go to be part of MVIII but really thought that renting the BK lot was a little over the top. I would have had just as much fun sitting out away from the crowd somewhere "inexpensive" and used my extra money to shop and eat and buy more gas to cruise with. Not unlike I do in the summers here in town.

Sure it was a nice "prime" spot, but it seems like it was to feed more egos than anything. And that's ok too, don't get me wrong. Everyone likes his or her ego stroked now and then. heh heh!

Cheers

John


It was a prime spot John, and prime spots cost money. Its a shame that you didnt know what you were missing at MVIII. Thats a fact of life when dealing with the largest automotive event in the world. What in the world do you mean it was over the top to get the BK lot? We did it the year before. You could have paid 50 bucks to park 10 blocks from woodward, but what good would that have been? Have you been to Woodward? Its all about being in the best location to sit and soak in the spectical of seeing just about any car ever made 10 feet in front of you. You cant have much fun sitting away from the crowd and see the show. Not quite what that slam over egos is about, always a critic. I guess some of us aspire to just a little bit more than sitting in a vacant parking lot and spinning our tires, talk about ego trips! Perhaps your time would be better spent helping with MVIV instead of cheapening the experience of MVIII.
Cheers right back.
Dave

[TooManyFords]

I guess some of us aspire to just a little bit more than sitting in a vacant parking lot and spinning our tires, talk about ego trips! Perhaps your time would be better spent helping with MVIV instead of cheapening the experience of MVIII.

May I suggest decaf after dinner? :D

If MVIV comes anywhere near Iowa, I'll pitch in and help. If it lands in Vegas, I'll take one for the team and go early to help set up too.

MVIII looks like it was loads of fun and I really, truly wanted to be there. But if I remember correctly, MVIII was anything but cheap.... {said in the nicest way}

Cheers!

John

[And this makes my 1000th post!!! WHOOHOO!!]

[MI2QWK4U]

May I suggest decaf after dinner? :D

If MVIV comes anywhere near Iowa, I'll pitch in and help. If it lands in Vegas, I'll take one for the team and go early to help set up too.

MVIII looks like it was loads of fun and I really, truly wanted to be there. But if I remember correctly, MVIII was anything but cheap.... {said in the nicest way}

Cheers!

John

[And this makes my 1000th post!!! WHOOHOO!!]


It was cheaper that MVII, we made the event at inexpensive as possible. And for what you got on Woodward for 3 nights and 2 days, it was a great deal. I missed it? Have you ever been to a Dream Cruise on Woodward?

[MikesMerc]

MVIII looks like it was loads of fun and I really, truly wanted to be there. But if I remember correctly, MVIII was anything but cheap.... {said in the nicest way}


Well, you don't remember correctly (said nicely as well;) )

Most folks paid no more to attend MVIII than they did for MVII. We used raffles and fund raisers that everyone enjoyed to pay for the event. Individual out of pocket costs were quite low actually.

Furthermore, when folks drive around in a gas guzzling, 4 door, muscle car boat, it seems a bit hypicritical to worry about $70 bucks to park. :lol:

[MI2QWK4U]

Well, you don't remember correctly (said nicely as well;) )

Most folks paid no more to attend MVIII than they did for MVII. We used raffles and fund raisers that everyone enjoyed to pay for the event. Individual out of pocket costs were quite low actually.

Furthermore, when folks drive around in a gas guzzling, 4 door, muscle car boat, it seems a bit hypicritical to worry about $70 bucks to park. :lol:


Wow...another sane person, was starting to think I was stuck in a bizarre Marauder Twilight Zone!

[Rider90]

Guys c'mon, this is a civil thread, you know where to go if you want to talk otherwise. This is to plan the next "Marauderville" and not pick apart any details of the last one. Take it to the other site where they have popcorn smileys... :D

[DEFYANT]

Guys c'mon, this is a civil thread, you know where to go if you want to talk otherwise. This is to plan the next "Marauderville" and not pick apart any details of the last one. Take it to the other site where they have popcorn smileys... :D


:shake: ^^^What he said^^^ :mad:

Back in your corners.

This threads about other sites for MV4, not to rant about good vs bad MV3.

:down:

[MI2QWK4U]

Guys c'mon, this is a civil thread, you know where to go if you want to talk otherwise. This is to plan the next "Marauderville" and not pick apart any details of the last one. Take it to the other site where they have popcorn smileys... :D


Ok...You are right! Derailing my own thread! I didnt start it, but I will bite my tongue in the face of blinding ignorance.

[MI2QWK4U]

:shake: ^^^What he said^^^ :mad:

Back in your corners.

This threads about other sites for MV4, not to rant about good vs bad MV3.

:down:


I know that Charlie, I started it...

[bigslim]

Guys c'mon, this is a civil thread, you know where to go if you want to talk otherwise. This is to plan the next "Marauderville" and not pick apart any details of the last one. Take it to the other site where they have popcorn smileys... :D
This is true. I just want people to think that the "Grand Event" for the Marauders, our "National Meet" shouls be more than sitting in a parking lot and spinning tires. That happens at any meet. If I remember correctly the big deal of MVII was driving on the Brickyard. The big deal at MVIII was being part of the biggest carshow in the world. I don't mind paying for something more seeing that this is the "Granddaddy" of all our events. I would hope that MVIV has something to draw people there other than talking in a lot and watching someone do a burnout. If it comes to this I will be staying home.

[TooManyFords]

No, I'm not trying to stir up anything about MVIII. It was well done. I never saw the total $'s spent by all vendors and supporters to get either MVII or MVIII done so I cannot comment on that. It just seems that more of MVIII sponsor money went to rent a parking lot than any other single item. Money that could have been saved, in my humble opinion.

We haven't heard [vegas] a peep out of any [vegas] Vendors on here where [vegas] they would like to see their money [vegas] spent yet. I'm waiting for THAT [vegas] proposal.
:D :D :D

I still say it is all about hanging out with each other in diverse areas of these great United States! No matter where we go, as long as we're a group it is MVsomething.

Sitting in a parking lot doing burnouts with a bunch of Marauders... Hmmm... Let me think for a second...

This sounds familiar....

Oh Yeah!

CHICKEN RUNS!

But it is always about the people. {wink}

John

[bigslim]

I am done with this. Wherever you guys (and gals) decide to have it I will take a look and decide if I will attend. With this being said I will not have anymore input into this subject.

[MI2QWK4U]

It just seems that more of MVIII sponsor money went to rent a parking lot than any other single item. Money that could have been saved, in my humble opinion.

John

John, All I was trying to point out that for Woodward, the parking lot was the primary necessity, the first thing on the budget. Without it, the Woodward experience wouldnt be worth it. Buying the space on Woodward secured our members the much sought after real estate that allowed them to watch the show up close, without it, no show. If you have never been, its hard to understand or picture it. I just felt the need to set things straight with respect to how you explained it.

So where is MVIV? Like Darryl, this will be my last input on the topic. Good luck. Let me know when and where and I will see if its too late for vacation time.

[mpearce]

I'll make this short...

1.) Vegas would be awesome...hands down.

2.) Omaha sounds great...good and fair for the west coasters.

3.) Denver Colorado...gorgeous...and plenty to do
(but if you run 11's at home...you'll be running 12's in Denver)

Carry on...

-Mat

[TooManyFords]

I'm not sure why anyone hasn't suggested this yet, but why don't we do like COMDEX used to and have an East and West coast meet during the year. Divide the country in half so the East can move around, likewise for the West side. We can even have the MV Family Reunion in Texas every year where we don't spend SQUAT and just sit around and drink Logan's booze, maybe a pre-christmas party sort of thing...

Logistically speaking, it really is hard to get everyone to one single location unless it is in the middle somewhere. That said, and being from the middle, I want to see what is to the left and right of me. I'll go to both of them.

Cheers

John

[Rider90]

Gettin an idea from the towing thread..

Marauder-Tractor-Pulls!

We can make this work, ya'll stop investing money on slicks we need dirt tires!

[jabird56]

Omaha is in the middle. We have two drag strips here one on the West side of town and one Southeast (in Iowa). We have the Omaha Royals a minor league team to KC - http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/index.jsp?sid=t541

I need to check, but my local L/M dealer was willing to sponsor a MM meet. I'll check with the service manager if they are still interested. The owner likes to race......

There's the casinos over across the river in Council Bluffs.

The best State Fair in the country is scheduled for Des Moines, IA 10-20 August.

There's Nebraska beef. Old Market area of Omaha is an interesting place to socialize.

Driving Distances to Omaha:

FROM MILES

San Francisco 1670
Los Angles 1555
Washington, DC 1155
Tampa 1146
Seattle 1712
New York 1243
Houston 961
Chicago 469

[Hack Goby]

Go ahead Mat,Take the ball and run.

[SergntMac]

We can even have the MV Family Reunion in Texas every year where we don't spend SQUAT and just sit around and drink Logan's booze, maybe a pre-christmas party sort of thing...Cheers John Mighty fine suggestion, John, I like it. But, you do need to plan the squatting.

Dayum, I just read up on the overnight stuff. While it's you here, it's me at SVT...Can you feel the love?