Marauderville 8 Proposals

[MM03MOK]

It's Time!!! Marauderville VIII !!!


Some groups are already hard at work, preparing proposals. So everyone is on the same page, here are the criteria, which will make it easier to compare proposals. MM.Net Administration will review the proposals, which must be submitted by December 1, 2009. Look for an announcement in January 2010 for MV8!!



Criteria for Marauderville VIII

Lodging

Hotel must be affordable. Someone HAS to make an on-site visit to determine available facilities.
Amenities: High Speed Internet (preferably at no extra charge); dining room, banquet facility, bar onsite, pool preferred. Security is a high priority.
The hotel must be able to offer a block of no less than 50 rooms and have ample parking.

Itinerary

¼ mile drag strip within a reasonable distance and the cost of use. Road course or oval track may be considered. Test and Tune is an affordable option.

Things to see and do: plant/factory tours, museums, breweries, items of general interest to those not dragging. Cruises, anything automotive and/or transportation related.
Car Show with awards

Maraudervilles have traditionally been a Thursday through Sunday event. Early Fall (Sept.) would be ideal, although other times will be considered depending on circumstances such as events we can piggyback on.
Consider the distances needed to travel in between itinerary locations.


Please include projected costs for any itinerary options such as admissions and fees.

Relate why you feel Marauderville VIII should be at your location. What makes it “special & unique”?

Please submit your proposal to MM.Net@MercuryMarauder.Net (MM.Net@MercuryMarauder.Net) by December 1, 2009. Follow-up on the proposal may be needed, so please include names and phone numbers of Members involved in the proposal.

The most important part of planning and execution is a dedicated group of people - doesn't need to be many - that can follow through with all aspects of the event.

If you have any questions, please email MM.Net@MercuryMarauder.Net (MM.Net@MercuryMarauder.Net) or talk to Dan or Mary.

[DEFYANT]

New York City!

There. I did my part. :D You guys figure out the rest.

[imorb1994]

Somewhere West(LAS VEGAS) Get out of the East rut

[a_d_a_m]

I was going to put a serious bid in for Cleveland but with the last one being in Indy, I don't see it happenin'.

[Pops]

Dont let that stop you! Put it together and see what happens.

[DEFYANT]

"Marauders Raid NYC Times Square"

News around the world!

:D

[DOOM]

Bristol....

[a_d_a_m]

Bristol.... I like it.

[rayjay]

I really wish there were more Members in my area. This section of upstate New York has so much to offer and see. However, its way too much for one person to accomplish and maintain full time employment. Maybe for 2011 I can put something together.

From drag racing near Albany, the road at course Watkins Glenn International Raceway, the Adirondak Mountain Park, fishing on Lake Ontario or Oneida Lake, the Baseball Hall of Fame in Coopertown, historic sites of the Revolutionary War, many museums, the Erie Canal, scenic RT 20, The Mohawk Valley, The Saranac Brewery & Tour, Syracuse, Colgate, Cornell Universities for football, soccer, field hockey games, the Finger Lakes for viewing, fishing and winery tours (great roads to carve up!) the Turning Stone Casino and Resort, ect... and with the fall colors too boot. All 2 hours or less away from my home. I live smack dab in the middle of the state. The actual marker is like 5 miles north of me.

[Bluerauder]

All 2 hours or less away from my home. I live smack dab in the middle of the state.

Alright !!!! Marauderville 8 at Ray's House. Who's in on this one??

Ray, I would like to reserve the Jacuzzi Suite for 4 nights. Do you have a 1-800 number? ;)

[Pops]

Alright !!!! Marauderville 8 at Ray's House. Who's in on this one??

Ray, I would like to reserve the Jacuzzi Suite for 4 nights. Do you have a 1-800 number? ;)

I agree Charlie as he has it all!!!!!!!!!! Lets get working on it Ray!!! You live in a great part of the country.

[2,4shofast]

Somewhere West(LAS VEGAS) Get out of the East rut

That would be very nice!

[Blackened300a]

New York City!

There. I did my part. :D You guys figure out the rest.

Im still working on it but the deadline is cutting it closer then expected.


Somewhere West(LAS VEGAS) Get out of the East rut

If I attend, Ill be Marauderless for that meet.

[MM03MOK]

With feedback from those putting proposals together, we can be a little flexible with the deadline.

[Ms. Denmark]

I agree Charlie as he has it all!!!!!!!!!! Lets get working on it Ray!!! You live in a great part of the country.I agree! Party at Ray's!!

[SC Cheesehead]

Alright !!!! Marauderville 8 at Ray's House. Who's in on this one??

Drag racing in front of his house, AYCE ribs after the car show? :dunno:

[knine]

I would like to officially NOT nominate anywhere around Chicago. The traffic sucks. One event would have to be a close up and personal examination of the Dan Ryan expressway.....because we'd be on it for about 2 hours. I like the WARM southern states.

[ctrlraven]

Bristol....


I like it.

I vote Bristol also.

[Pops]

I vote Bristol also.

Then get a group together and get your proposal in!!!!!!!!!!!!!;)

[imorb1994]

If I attend, Ill be Marauderless for that meet.
Not to ruffle anybody's feathers, but how often are to onwers from this site, in thier Marauder at Marauderville. Usally in rental car

[Pops]

Quite a few of them bring the Marauders to the meets! So what does this have to do with this thread anyways?:eek: I go to meets without a car as do others. The idea is to meet the people on the site and have a good time!When are you coming to one of the events? Remember all are welcome.:)

[imorb1994]

We're getting an early start on all the car fun. We're flying in tomorrow and heading up to South Bend with the primary focus of seeing the Studebaker Museum on Tuesday in South Bend and the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum in Auburn on Wed. We figured we were this close, so why not! We'll be in Noblesville some time Wed. late afternoon.

http://www.studebakermuseum.org (http://www.studebakermuseum.org/)
http://www.automobilemuseum.org (http://www.automobilemuseum.org/)


Thank you for your support, Steve, in buying MV6 raffle tickets. I'm sure you have your reasons for not attending too. :rolleyes:


Interestingly enough..... only 3 of the 7 Owners have Registered, and two of them are coming together!

:rolleyes:

:dunno:

KillJoy


Quite a few of them bring the Marauders to the meets! See above. I know steve is not an owner just the facts he was stating. I had said marauderville not regional meets.
So what does this have to do with this thread anyways?:eek:
Did you read Blackend's last post about being Marauder less.
I go to meets without a car as do others. The idea is to meet the people on the site and have a good time!
When are you coming to one of the events?
When they are not far away like all the rest of the:bigcry::bigcry: that complain that they are so far away.
Remember all are welcome.:)


Kinda sad the Members that live out west have to drive further and longer one way, than some of the Eastern members do the whole trip. Its things like that, that make mike think this site should be Mercurymaraudereast.net. I was really hoping to make it this year until I had the whole axle issue with my car. But it being driveable is more important that making a 1100 mile trip to feel left out.
Oh and I have attended one of the very few meets, that have happened in the west in the 2 years I have owned my car. here have been a couple of recent meets in the west, that i was unable to attend, just really hard to go to them when you are un-employed.

[Pops]

So did you come to ST. Louis as that was easy shot. We have had people drive further than that. I still have no idea what the owners not driving a Marauder to the event means. Just get to one of them.

[imorb1994]

So did you come to ST. Louis as that was easy shot. Unemployed then For St. Louis also. We have had people drive further than that. I still have no idea what the owners not driving a Marauder to the event means. Just kinda cheap cheap to show up in a rental car at an Car enthusiast meet that follows a certain car.
Just get to one of them.
You give me a job, a paycheck, or help me fund a meet close and i'll be there.

..........

[Pops]

I disagree with you! But you can have your own opinion! They provide plenty of support to the events with both time and money! So why don't you tell us what you are really complaining about? You could have Marauderville in Colorado or a regional event if you stepped up and put some time and effort into it but I don't see that happening as you would rather complain than do something. Sorry for the thread HIJACK! I am done with my comments now!

[imorb1994]

Ok johny boy the things Im complaining about are, EVERY MARAUDERVILLE HAPPENS IN THE EAST, AND IF I WAS A CO OWNER IN A CAR ENTHUSIAST WEB SITE AS THIS ONE IS, I WOULD GLADLY DRIVE MY CAR CROSS COUNTRY AND PUT THE MILES ON IT. WHY IS THIS A THREAD HIJACK IS THIS NOT A DISCUSSION FORUM, OR IS IT A FOLLOW THE LEADER FORUM.


And I'm talking about National meets not regional meets.

[Pops]

Read the title of the thread and you have the answer.

[imorb1994]

The board as a whole is a proposal?

[SC Cheesehead]

I agree with John. If you present a proposal for hosting MV8 out West, I'm sure the owners will consider it along with any others received. Short of that, a Western Regional event sounds like a good idea. A couple of members are doing one up in the Northeast this year, and it should be a hit.

As for the owners driving their Marauders to every meet, I'm not sure that's practical depending on distance. They're normally there before everyone else and typically leave after everyone else is gone, so expecting them to add on several additional travel days by car is a lot to ask. For that matter, if you tally up the cost for airfare and rental car, their travel costs are by no means cheap compared to those of us who drive.

[Glockafella]

St. Louis or Kanas City, equal drive for everyone

[Pops]

So put a proposal in! It will be considered with the rest of them I bet. It was in ST. Louis in 08.

[imorb1994]

I agree with John. If you present a proposal for hosting MV8 out West, I'm sure the owners will consider it along with any others received. Short of that, a Western Regional event sounds like a good idea. A couple of members are doing one up in the Northeast this year, and it should be a hit.

As for the owners driving their Marauders to every meet, I'm not sure that's practical depending on distance. They're normally there before everyone else and typically leave after everyone else is gone, so expecting them to add on several additional travel days by car is a lot to ask. For that matter, if you tally up the cost for airfare and rental car, their travel costs are by no means cheap compared to those of us who drive.
Couple of things then I'm done. Was John wrong about the owners taking their Marauders to MARAUDERVILLE (not regional meets)?
And just maybe if Marauderville Was in the west.
1. How many people would go?
2. How many would complain about the distance?
3. Would it have the lowest attendance record of any so far? My answers to those would be 1. Very few 2. Countless people would 3. Most likely.

[SC Cheesehead]

St. Louis or Kanas City, equal drive for everyone

I won't argue that one, but if you look at the turnout for MV6 it was pretty low. We picked up some Midwesterners, but lost some folks from the East that normally attend.

IMO, you go much further West than STL or KC for a Marauderville, you'll have a hard time pulling Marauders from east of the Mississipi which is where the majority of the cars are from. I'd try to make it, but no guarantees.

[a_d_a_m]

EVERY MARAUDERVILLE HAPPENS IN THE EAST Not trying to add fuel to the fire, but I think most of the members here are from 'the east', no? I can think of 8 just within 50 miles of me.

It'd be interesting to see a map of where all of our members are.

[rayjay]

Alright !!!! Marauderville 8 at Ray's House. Who's in on this one??

Ray, I would like to reserve the Jacuzzi Suite for 4 nights. Do you have a 1-800 number? ;)

I was thinking more along the lines of Marauderville 9 at Turning Stone Casino Resort. (15 miles north of me, Exit 33 NYS T-Way) I forgot to say they have a PGA class course & tournament there too. :D Plenty of security courtesy of the Oneida Nation Police and NYS Police Casino Detail. Prices I'd have to check on. Like I said, maybe for 2011.

[rickey1987]

It doesn't realy matter to me where it's at because I think no matter which way it goes it's going to be a good drive for me so as long as I get to go this time I dont care, and cant we all just get aloong? Come on guys yall sound like a bunch of RICERS on their forum always figting with eachother LOL ( no my spoiler is taller, no mine is, it's 5 ft. tall..oh yea?i have 130 HP...AT THE FRONT WHEELS!!!!!) lol

[MM2004]

Not to ruffle anybody's feathers, but how often are to onwers from this site, in thier Marauder at Marauderville. Usally in rental car

There were 3 owners with their MM's at MV7. Me being one of them.

Not sure why you are bent over someone not having their MM there?

If you want to head up and plan a MV, then go for it!

All proposals will be looked at equally and fairly.

Mike.

[Mr. Man]

Ray can you get us a police escort for MM9 where ever we go? Upstate would be nice but after your retirement bash I'm not sure Arlene would let us come near your house ever again.:D

[Bluerauder]

It'd be interesting to see a map of where all of our members are.

Here's the Marauder Map >>>> http://www.frappr.com/marauders

It pops up here occasionally and people add their location. As you can clearly see, there is a predominance of members east of the Mississippi.

[a_d_a_m]

Here's the Marauder Map >>>> http://www.frappr.com/marauders Well that just about confirms what I was thinking.

[Bluerauder]

Well that just about confirms what I was thinking.
The population center of the USA is in Phelps County, Missouri as of the 2000 Census. Rolla, Missouri is its largest city and county seat of the county. Less than 30 miles from greater downtown Fort Leonard Wood. :D I suspect that the geographic center of Marauder owners is about 250-300 miles east or closer to Louisville, KY. Maybe that is why the annual Regional KY meet has such a good turnout.

>>>>> Mean Center of the US Population (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mean_center_of_United_States_p opulation)

[DOOM]

The carolinas would be sweet too!
Get at it blockhead. :up:

[rickey1987]

I say have it in my area....all I have to say is..MARDI GRASSSS whoooohoooo LOL

[SC Cheesehead]

The carolinas would be sweet too!
Get at it blockhead. :up:

Would love to see it in Charlotte. Need to talk to some folks to see how much interest there would be to host an event.

[Pops]

You better get with it Rex as the clock is running down!

[dakslim]

Bristol....

I'm with Doom on this one!:banana2:

[DOOM]

Bristol would rock! :rock:
I don't know if there are any members in that area that could put it together. :(

[SC Cheesehead]

Bristol would rock! :rock:
I don't know if there are any members in that area that could put it together. :(

That's a problem we ran into last time we considered Bristol. Not a lot of members in close proximity. If a group wanted to pull a Bristol proposal together, it prolly would have to be a consortium of "non-resident" folks. Tht said, I'm willing to help if someone wants to take the lead. (hint, hint, nudge, nudge DOOMIE)

[rayjay]

Ray can you get us a police escort for MM9 where ever we go? Upstate would be nice but after your retirement bash I'm not sure Arlene would let us come near your house ever again.:D

I would think that would not be a problem. What agency do you want?

I'm also thinking that if the group is serious about wanting to come up here in 2011, Turning Stone may have to be booked a year in advance. I'm not a gambler but understand the place is really nice with great restaurants, rooms/suites and on site shopping. Yes Charlie they have jacuzzi suites too. They should have their liquor license squared away by then also. Right now its BYOB. Its right next to Exit 33 so T-Way access is right there. Everything in central NYS is north or south of the T-Way. Late September is better than October here for weather. October can be cold and wet.

[FreddieH]

I have never been there but Myrtle Beach S.C. seem to be a very popular place. Just my $.02.

[SC Cheesehead]

I have never been there but Myrtle Beach S.C. seem to be a very popular place. Just my $.02.

Myrtle Beach would be a great location, but no 1/4 mile strip nearby, only an 1/8 mile in North Myrtle Beach.

Other than that, lots of hotels, shows, shopping, loads of tourist attractions less than 2 hours away. Would be a great place to hold a Maruaderville.

[rayjay]

I have never been there but Myrtle Beach S.C. seem to be a very popular place. Just my $.02.

+2, we'll be there next 4th of July week. Love the area. May move there permanently in a few years.

[fastblackmerc]

I have never been there but Myrtle Beach S.C. seem to be a very popular place. Just my $.02.

There are alot of great places...

Need some local feet on the ground to do all the legwork involved.

You volunteering?

[FreddieH]

There are alot of great places...

Need some local feet on the ground to do all the legwork involved.

You volunteering?Im not close enough. I have never been there but i know they have Bike Week there every year.

[ik04]

But I will be in upstate New York next year. Brrrr.:)

[cruzer]

Kevin, great to see you on site--give me a call or PM --all O K here, Maury

[Mr. Man]

I would think that would not be a problem. What agency do you want?

I'm also thinking that if the group is serious about wanting to come up here in 2011, Turning Stone may have to be booked a year in advance. I'm not a gambler but understand the place is really nice with great restaurants, rooms/suites and on site shopping. Yes Charlie they have jacuzzi suites too. They should have their liquor license squared away by then also. Right now its BYOB. Its right next to Exit 33 so T-Way access is right there. Everything in central NYS is north or south of the T-Way. Late September is better than October here for weather. October can be cold and wet.

Dude, I can't believe you need to ask:eek:....all of them.:banana: We need complete and unrestricted access to get around.:burnout: It would also be a safety thing at the speeds we would be talking about. Don't want to run any soccer moms off the road. September would work out well for us too.
As for Charlie and his jacuzzi tub......to late, thought about it and I expect horrifying nightmares tonite:awe:

[rayjay]

Dude, I can't believe you need to ask:eek:....all of them.:banana: We need complete and unrestricted access to get around.:burnout: It would also be a safety thing at the speeds we would be talking about. Don't want to run any soccer moms off the road. September would work out well for us too.
As for Charlie and his jacuzzi tub......to late, thought about it and I expect horrifying nightmares tonite:awe:

Ok, teepee troopers it is.

[Bluerauder]

How are you coming along with the Marauderville 8 proposal, Ray ???

MV8 at Ray's House. Make your reservations now.

>>>>> http://www.MV8atRaysHouse.net

[rayjay]

No time Charlie. Maybe Marauderville 9 in 2011, after I'm retired, if I still own the DTR. Too far off to plan yet. I'll make sure the Oneida's set aside a jaquzzi suite for you.

[Davesvt2000]

Charlotte, 14 hour ride from Boston

Bristol, 15 hour ride from Boston

Turning Stone, NY, 4.5 hour ride from Boston..

I would consider going to any of these three locations.

Nashville would be cool too, with OpreyLand, Nashville Speedway, I hear the (cough) Corvette museum is only a few hour ride, as is Jack Daniels tours, etc.... 17 hour ride from Boston.

But then again, with any of these cities, you are still having an "east coast" show...

[Embassy]

Nashville would be cool too, with OpreyLand, Nashville Speedway, I hear the (cough) Corvette museum is only a few hour ride, as is Jack Daniels tours, etc...

Sounds good to me.

[FreddieH]

Daytona Beach Florida should have everything required for MV8. From DC area the auto train is an idea to shorten the drive both ways for the northern and western states. Maybe the speedway is avail. for a lap and there is a dragway in Orlando. Any Floridians to comment.

[MarauderTJA]

We hosted MV IV here in Florida. Nice to see it in another place.

[Cobra25]

We hosted MV IV here in Florida. Nice to see it in another place.I have to agree with Tom . Other's need to be given a chance to Host it. It's not out of the question , maybe some time in the future we could put a bid in once again.

[Crazieboutamerc]

My suggestion is Denver, CO. Bandimire Dragway, beautiful mountain roads for touring. A road course east of Denver.

Tim

[fastblackmerc]

My suggestion is Denver, CO. Bandimire Dragway, beautiful mountain roads for touring. A road course east of Denver.

Tim

So are you putting together a proposal?

[FordNut]

It would be interesting to see how the high power Marauders run in the high country. I suspect some carnage, since many cars are tuned for 93 octane. I believe premium fuel in CO is 91 octane, and there isn't much air at the higher elevation in the mile-high city so the AFR will probably be hosed up since they are tuned closer to sea level.

I had to go out to Denver last week for a couple of days, it's a pretty nice place as far as big cities are concerned.

[Blown3.8]

Bristol=bad! The cops there are not very friendly.:( Unless you stay outta bristol, VA.

Had a cop come of the highway to get me for illegal tint then 3 hours later the same cop pulled me again and ask me if i was gonna take it off... i said u just pulled me over 3 hours ago and im from outta town. Then Merc got a ticket for his exhaust being to loud.:shake:

[TCBO1]

The only thing Bristol would be good for is racing... other than that, the best thing would be to drive the (almost) to hours to Knoxville & Gatlinburg, TN from the track. Dollyworld, Smokeymountains to drive, Pigeon Forge (shopping, arcades, diners all walking driving distance. Reminds me of Ocean City boardwalk just without the ocean view)

[MM03MOK]

It's Time!!! Marauderville VIII !!!


Some groups are already hard at work, preparing proposals. So everyone is on the same page, here are the criteria, which will make it easier to compare proposals. MM.Net Administration will review the proposals, which must be submitted by December 1, 2009. Look for an announcement in January 2010 for MV8!!



Criteria for Marauderville VIII

Lodging

Hotel must be affordable. Someone HAS to make an on-site visit to determine available facilities.
Amenities: High Speed Internet (preferably at no extra charge); dining room, banquet facility, bar onsite, pool preferred. Security is a high priority.
The hotel must be able to offer a block of no less than 50 rooms and have ample parking.

Itinerary

¼ mile drag strip within a reasonable distance and the cost of use. Road course or oval track may be considered. Test and Tune is an affordable option.

Things to see and do: plant/factory tours, museums, breweries, items of general interest to those not dragging. Cruises, anything automotive and/or transportation related.
Car Show with awards

Maraudervilles have traditionally been a Thursday through Sunday event. Early Fall (Sept.) would be ideal, although other times will be considered depending on circumstances such as events we can piggyback on.
Consider the distances needed to travel in between itinerary locations.


Please include projected costs for any itinerary options such as admissions and fees.

Relate why you feel Marauderville VIII should be at your location. What makes it “special & unique”?

Please submit your proposal to MM.Net@MercuryMarauder.Net (MM.Net@MercuryMarauder.Net) by December 1, 2009. Follow-up on the proposal may be needed, so please include names and phone numbers of Members involved in the proposal.

The most important part of planning and execution is a dedicated group of people - doesn't need to be many - that can follow through with all aspects of the event.

If you have any questions, please email MM.Net@MercuryMarauder.Net (MM.Net@MercuryMarauder.Net) or talk to Dan or Mary.

While this thread strayed from Requests For Proposals, December 1 is upon us. One proposal has been received. If there are other proposals out there that are following the outline above, that need just a little time to finish up, please let me know via PM or email. I understand that some decisions cannot be finalized until after the proposal is chosen as the MV8 location. Tentative information along with a dedicated group to follow through is the most important. I'm excited about another Grand Event in the making!!

:D

[lwblumjr]

Daytona Beach Florida should have everything required for MV8. From DC area the auto train is an idea to shorten the drive both ways for the northern and western states. Maybe the speedway is avail. for a lap and there is a dragway in Orlando. Any Floridians to comment.
Freddie,

Yeah, we had a great Marauderville in Kississimee, FL with drag racing in Gainsville and a few laps at New Smyrna Speedway for the Lucky 13! We had 62 Marauders at the car show on Saturday. It was Marauderville IV! (The only one I have been able to attend and that one was an 8 hour drive for me and I live in Florida!) :banana:

[Crazieboutamerc]

So are you putting together a proposal?

I could see what I could come up with but I am about 200 miles from Denver. But it maybe too late.

For the week I had my DTR Marauder it ran great on only 91 octane.

Tim

[JUST 1BULLITT]

Nashville would ROCK!! I'm WITH ya Embassy!! :beer: :banana2:
Sounds good to me.

[dohc324ci]

You guys really need to consider the West Coast...LOL

[Ms. Denmark]

You guys really need to consider the West Coast...LOL If we could convince the "MASSES" to make the trip.......we sure as hell could show people a GREAT TIME in California.!! I could plan it in a heartbeat with a little help from the California contingent. Can you just see 60 Marauders crossing the Golden Gate.....or driving against a setting sun on Pacific Highway 1? WOW!!!!!

[fastblackmerc]

You guys really need to consider the West Coast...LOL

I'm sure anything would be considered...... you need to put in a proposal.

[fastblackmerc]

If we could convince the "MASSES" to make the trip.......we sure as hell could show people a GREAT TIME in California.!! I could plan it in a heartbeat with a little help from the California contingent. Can you just see 60 Marauders crossing the Golden Gate.....or driving against a setting sun on Pacific Highway 1? WOW!!!!!

Have you submitted a proposal yet???

[Ms. Denmark]

Have you submitted a proposal yet???Haven't done that. If it were to happen, maybe a couple years down the line, I would start the process by talking to my friends in the Midwest, CAM and Northeast and convince them first! Then the idea would have a snowballs-chance-in-hell of suceeding! It would be an awesome place to plan a meet! I would be up for the challenge.:coolman:

[Mr. Man]

You guys really need to consider the West Coast...LOL

You westies need to put on a big regional meet so as to convince us easties that we would only be adding to the 50 or 60 west coast cars.

[Bluerauder]

If we could convince the "MASSES" to make the trip.......we sure as hell could show people a GREAT TIME in California.!! I could plan it in a heartbeat with a little help from the California contingent. Can you just see 60 Marauders crossing the Golden Gate.....or driving against a setting sun on Pacific Highway 1? WOW!!!!!
No doubt that the CA venue would be terrific and the scenery wonderful. However, there isn't much chance that I will drive the MM some 5800 miles round trip for the event. That's about $700.00 in gas alone and at least seven - 12 hour days on the road. Maybe I'd fly and rent a Grand Marquis.

[SC Cheesehead]

2,600 mile trip for me, would prolly attend, but would fly out and rent a car.

[Ms. Denmark]

Maybe I'd fly and rent a Grand Marquis.


2,600 mile trip for me, would prolly attend, but would fly out and rent a car.
Mr. Man and I said just about the same thing......fly out and rent! Maybe a Mustang convertible.:eek: :D

[SC Cheesehead]

Mr. Man and I said just about the same thing......fly out and rent! Maybe a Mustang convertible.:eek: :D


Let's go one better...

https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/byr/index.jsp?targetPage=USshelbyg th.jsp&leftNavUserSelection=globNav_3 _5_1&region=United%20States

:burn:

[fastblackmerc]

Let's go one better...

https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/byr/index.jsp?targetPage=USshelbyg th.jsp&leftNavUserSelection=globNav_3 _5_1&region=United%20States

:burn:

You don't want to know what one of them costs to rent and the hoops you have to jump thru to rent one.

[Marauderman]

You don't want to know what one of them costs to rent and the hoops you have to jump thru to rent one.

As for having it out west somewhere...That would give the the real reason to drive westward--Me and the Ms. never been west in our life and have always wanted to drive out and back--and that would be our chance and its a good reason...imiagine how much fun driving westward would be and those silly other cars wanting to play and of course lose...how silly of them......

Reminds me of when me and fastblackmerc were heading to Fla to MVIV, and this Caddy came out of nowhere and ....sorry --got all worked up..carry on.........

[Spectragod]

2,600 mile trip for me, would prolly attend, but would fly out and rent a car.

Maybe we could all fly out together. :confused:

I'd be good to go for the drive......

Maybe a chance for a Hot Rod Power tour of our own.

[Mr. Man]

Let's go one better...

https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/byr/index.jsp?targetPage=USshelbyg th.jsp&leftNavUserSelection=globNav_3 _5_1&region=United%20States

:burn:

Unfortunately they are automatics and if you are going to drive a 'stang it should be a manual. I think Hertz also has speed limiters and all sorts of other things to keep you from driving like you stole it.

[dohc324ci]

Well, I would be very interested in planning a west coast Marauderville X event if feedback is positive. I would would like help (moderator) getting the WEST COAST Marauder folks the message as they are not as active.

PLENTY out west in Northern California:

Pleasanton - Goodguys event (http://www.good-guys.com/events/eventsList.aspx?year=2010)
Danville - BlackHawk Auto Museum (http://www.blackhawkmuseum.org/)
Sacramento Raceway (http://www.sacramentoraceway.com/)
San Jose - Gordon Bier sch Brewery Downtown (http://www.gordonbiersch.com/restaurants/index.php?pg=location&sub=loc&location_id=19)
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge (http://www.goldengatebridge.org/)

Ill ping some NorCal Members; and separate thread/poll so we can decide to go forward.

Brian

[MyTMerc]

No doubt that the CA venue would be terrific and the scenery wonderful. However, there isn't much chance that I will drive the MM some 5800 miles round trip for the event. That's about $700.00 in gas alone and at least seven - 12 hour days on the road. Maybe I'd fly and rent a Grand Marquis.
I spend a lot of time in California (last week Boston MA, LA and Palmdale) and heading to Palmdale and LA tomorrow. The flight out this time of year was 6.5 hours and 4.5 back.... head winds and tail winds. Only one trip to San Fran and several to San Diego this year.

The traffic there is like one long rush hour along the 5 and 405. I live in the DC area and the traffic sucks here too. That said, most major cities have traffic issues so you can work around it. Just saying, I'm not looking forward to the LA to Palmdale ride again tomorrow.

OK back on point, it's too far for most to drive from the right half of the US and Canada. I'd fly, I do it all the time, but it would be a very expensive MV. Airline ticket(s), hotels, rental car, airport parking for almost all attending from east of the river. This is in addition to the standard costs, food, tourist stuff, shopping (mandatory when I bring my beloved) and the cost of the MV events. Flying to a car event may be OK for some but for me, if most of us flew, it would lean more toward a social event than a car meet. That's OK too, just need to clarify up front so people could decide based on expectations for the event.

Regional is the way to go or do a MV east and MV west. It's been suggested several times over the years but I've never heard anyone from the west coast submitting a proposal.

As for driving distance, one overnight stop is all I'd want to do for an event. That translates to about 18-20 hours give or take. I'd much rather drive to a MV than fly.

Just my 2 cents....

[dohc324ci]

I spend a lot of time in California (last week Boston MA, LA and Palmdale) and heading to Palmdale and LA tomorrow. The flight out this time of year was 6.5 hours and 4.5 back.... head winds and tail winds. Only one trip to San Fran and several to San Diego this year.

The traffic there is like one long rush hour along the 5 and 405. I live in the DC area and the traffic sucks here too. That said, most major cities have traffic issues so you can work around it. Just saying, I'm not looking forward to the LA to Palmdale ride again tomorrow.

OK back on point, it's too far for most to drive from the right half of the US and Canada. I'd fly, I do it all the time, but it would be a very expensive MV. Airline ticket(s), hotels, rental car, airport parking for almost all attending from east of the river. This is in addition to the standard costs, food, tourist stuff, shopping (mandatory when I bring my beloved) and the cost of the MV events. Flying to a car event may be OK for some but for me, if most of us flew, it would lean more toward a social event than a car meet. That's OK too, just need to clarify up front so people could decide based on expectations for the event.

Regional is the way to go or do a MV east and MV west. It's been suggested several times over the years but I've never heard anyone from the west coast submitting a proposal.

As for driving distance, one overnight stop is all I'd want to do for an event. That translates to about 18-20 hours give or take. I'd much rather drive to a MV than fly.

Just my 2 cents....

Great Points man...basically what I would expect the majority to be...maybe have a west coast MarauderVille but open to all...LOL

Others chime in. Cheers!

[SC Cheesehead]

Why not start with a regional event and see how that goes. I have to agree with MyTMerc, too far a drive for most of the right coast folks, that in itself would limit attendance if you're talking about a MV, but a regional meet's another thing entirely.

[HotRodKristina]

I was just discussing another sort of meet like this with some car art buddies. Colorado seemed like a decent venue - at the Goodguy's show - since we'd be coming in from all over the US. But of course we'd be either road-tripping or flying in, and renting cars - this won't be a car meet but more of a Meet And Be Auto Art Geeks kind of thing.