Marauderville in the Windy City?

[Bradley G]

I shot my pie hole off after the farewell /raffel breakfast to Mary and MercMan, about considering Chicago for an upcoming Marauderville.
There's no way any one person could pull it off , with out many members help folks.
Nor, do I appoint myself as the general, though I will do as necessary, if that is our choice.
Post up what you think, good or bad idea?

[offroadking208]

i say it's a good idea. I've never been to the Windy City (even tho i live kinda close... lol) Plus i'd be attending 2 Maraudervilles in a row. it'd be sweet :)

[Ms. Denmark]

The Mid-West is awesome......but I would save Chicago for another time perhaps. We had St. Louis and Indianapolis back to back. Chicago would be 3 in a row. I'd be inclined to suggest moving it to another region next year. Maybe Hersey/Lancaster PA, New York, Great Smokey Mountains, or a Southern venue. JMHO :)

[TAKEDOWN]

Hey we didn't get the Olympics, LOL! Let's do it... now I really have NO excuses. Ahhh, Ms. Denmark the SBS society would definitely look g00d in CHICAGO!

[DOOM]

Bristol Tennessee would be nice.

[Bradley G]

This thread is for Ideas good or bad concerning Chicago, not other locations.
The Mid-West is awesome......but I would save Chicago for another time perhaps. We had St. Louis and Indianapolis back to back. Chicago would be 3 in a row. I'd be inclined to suggest moving it to another region next year. Maybe Hersey/Lancaster PA, New York, Great Smokey Mountains, or a Southern venue. JMHO :)
See above

Bristol Tennessee would be nice.

[-Matt-]

Bristol Tennessee would be nice.


Nice! or texas!!


Sorry brad :D

[BUCKWHEAT]

The planning is difficult & the Chicago location is great. With enough advance work you can get sponsor money lined up. That will help pay for a good drag strip venue and/or even a road course as a 'first' for a Marauderville meet. Vendors also would have time to schedule participation, like we had at the first Indy. You can also plan where to have the meet & get the indoor parking etc. Consider options that are car-related. Does Volo have space to host us, for instance? Would Hizzoner give you grass space in Lincoln Park or the like? Dyno day at Sutton?

Totally on topic....

[Ms. Denmark]

Hey Bradley G. I was on topic with my comment (negative) on the Chicago idea????? At least I thought I was!:D

[BODYMAN]

Bristol Tennessee would be nice.

I will 2nd that Bristol would be Good! oops of topic! Buckwheat brings up some good points though

[justbob]

So do we like submit a bid to to the MM.N and polish the city some more? Maybe we can get Daley and Pres. Obama to help with this? Another question that needs to be asked is; Is Chicago ready for the impact of everything Marauders are made of? Loud exhaust, smokey tires, one on one drags down LSD, Ect?

My vote, hell yeah!

[FordNut]

Last time we tried to get it in Atlanta we were told to hold off on proposals until after the first of the year, so I assume it's too early to start pushing for next year's event when this year's was just last week. Anyway, our proposal lost...

[FordNut]

So do we like submit a bid to to the MM.N and polish the city some more? Maybe we can get Daley and Pres. Obama to help with this? Another question that needs to be asked is; Is Chicago ready for the impact of everything Marauders are made of? Loud exhaust, smokey tires, one on one drags down LSD, Ect?

My vote, hell yeah!


That worked wonders for the olympics!

[Blackened300a]

Chicago is too far for me. Thats about 18 hours. The 12 hour drive home from Indy was my maximum single trip tolerance.

[Pops]

Chicago is three hours grom Indy Paul. My guess a lot less on a direct route.

[SILVERSURFER03]

bristol tennessee would be nice.


i'm for bristol +1

[Blackened300a]

Chicago is three hours grom Indy Paul. My guess a lot less on a direct route.

Alright 15 hour drive then. Ill have to see what is planned and how Im feeling about making the trek.

[justbob]

Free hotel??? Bring an air mattress! I have a HUGE finished basement plus i'm a great cook! The Marauderville that EVERYONE will talk about for the next 20 years. I could probably fit close to atleast 25 cars on my postage stamp, but there is always the neighbors yard! And a garage for me and Doom, plus all the tools you would ever need for any breakdowns!

[dakslim]

Free hotel??? Bring an air mattress! I have a HUGE finished basement plus i'm a great cook! The Marauderville that EVERYONE will talk about for the next 20 years. I could probably fit close to atleast 25 cars on my postage stamp, but there is always the neighbors yard! And a garage for me and Doom, plus all the tools you would ever need for any breakdowns!

Get some Cubs tix and I'll consider it.:D

[Bradley G]

You stink:P
Nice! or texas!!


Sorry brad :D

Thank John! great ideas!
The planning is difficult & the Chicago location is great. With enough advance work you can get sponsor money lined up. That will help pay for a good drag strip venue and/or even a road course as a 'first' for a Marauderville meet. Vendors also would have time to schedule participation, like we had at the first Indy. You can also plan where to have the meet & get the indoor parking etc. Consider options that are car-related. Does Volo have space to host us, for instance? Would Hizzoner give you grass space in Lincoln Park or the like? Dyno day at Sutton?

Totally on topic....

Too many midwest MV's to date, although I do not agree:rolleyes:
Hey Bradley G. I was on topic with my comment (negative) on the Chicago idea????? At least I thought I was!:D

Typewrote walker
I will 2nd that Bristol would be Good! oops of topic! Buckwheat brings up some good points though

I'll ask the Prez for support!
So do we like submit a bid to to the MM.N and polish the city some more? Maybe we can get Daley and Pres. Obama to help with this? Another question that needs to be asked is; Is Chicago ready for the impact of everything Marauders are made of? Loud exhaust, smokey tires, one on one drags down LSD, Ect?

My vote, hell yeah!

This is an IDEA thread . Proposals will follow
Last time we tried to get it in Atlanta we were told to hold off on proposals until after the first of the year, so I assume it's too early to start pushing for next year's event when this year's was just last week. Anyway, our proposal lost...

No improvement on the discussion
That worked wonders for the olympics!

Bad Idea! Too far for my liking.
Chicago is too far for me. Thats about 18 hours. The 12 hour drive home from Indy was my maximum single trip tolerance.

Still looking for Ideas. not if you are coming or not
Chicago is three hours grom Indy Paul. My guess a lot less on a direct route.

[Bradley G]

One of the IDEAS I had was along the line of what justbob was offering.
A Bed & Breakfast type arrangement, this would be between the members privately.
Especially if enough notice was involved, that way people could fly in or utilize other types of transportation to save on overall costs.

[Motorhead350]

Brad, I am ready to help out whenever you want.

I know we can all save cash by renting out hotel rooms closer to your area or another suburb. There are cruises every thursday and friday includding one place that would reserve a lot just for us. I forgot what suburb that is, it's off of I-55 I believe. Race tracks are all over, but no matter what Byron, Da Grove or US 41 all seem to be near the same distance away.

There are plently of musiems with parking and restaurants with big parking lots.

Call me for details. I had a complete plan for the Mods a few years ago, but I think I was too late in the game. I'd love to make it happen. Call me. Let's sit down for a day and figure this one out. I'll be there every step of the way.

[UncleLar]

So do we like submit a bid to to the MM.N and polish the city some more? Maybe we can get Daley and Pres. Obama to help with this? Another question that needs to be asked is; Is Chicago ready for the impact of everything Marauders are made of? Loud exhaust, smokey tires, one on one drags down LSD, Ect?

My vote, hell yeah!

Nothing like a little LSD late at night on a warm summer Friday or Saturday night,no traffic like this to mess it up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGQO7A0otOs

[justbob]

Could you imagine lower wacker with 70 MM exhausts!

[UncleLar]

Could you imagine lower wacker with 70 MM exhausts!
You're reading my mind! :burnout:

[JUST 1BULLITT]

oh yeah! Lower Wacker w/ 70 MM's EXHAUST; SWEET!! (Not since the "Blues Brothers" movie scene down there has there been THAT many HOT Ford-Powered Cars!!" :banana2::beer::bows:)

ALSO LADIES; DON'T forget - PRIMO shopping on Michigan Ave!! (Jennifer says!) PLUS cheap public trans to get you there - you could ride the famous Chicago El Train!

Lake Shore Drive IS awesome for our road course too!

Bottom Line: Chicago is a GREAT idea! (EVEN though it's a good 11 HR + Drive for this transplant boy! "Sweet Home Chicago!" :banana2:)

[UncleLar]

And Saturday nights there's a pretty decent cruise night scene in LOMBARD of all places.
Chicago Style PIZZA! Chicago Style Hot Dogs! Gyros! Vienna has a factory store and cafeteria right in my old hood.
Not to mention my Great Grandfather on oldies station WLS FM 94.7 week nights from 7-11PM

[SC Cheesehead]

I'd love to go see the submarine again, last time I was there was 1970. :geezer:

[justbob]

They buried it in its own tomb underground now Rex. You REALLY need to see it now!

[SC Cheesehead]

:bounce:I wanna go, I wanna go!!:bounce:

[twin03]

Let go to the N.Y.C.