Marauderville IX

[vonirkinshtine]

IX is 9 if you didn't catch that right away ;)

So...seeing all the positive feedback for MV 7 this year, it makes me want to jump on the ball for hosting MV 9 in the Charlotte area.

We could offer so much to visiting members! Race shops (NASCAR and Sports car teams), Lowe's Motor Speedway, Carolina Motorsports Park, NASCAR Hall Of Fame.

There's plenty of lodging around for every price bracket. A few good sized dealerships that we could ask to support our efforts.

I WANT AN UBER PANTHERFEST! And if anyone knows how to throw a party, it's the Carolina Marauders (as long as Tom doesn't pick the resturants, HA!)

[SC Cheesehead]

You up for a crack at VIII instead of IX? I'm game.

[Bluerauder]

IX is 9 if you didn't catch that right away ;)

So...seeing all the positive feedback for MV 7 this year, it makes me want to jump on the ball for hosting MV 9 in the Charlotte area.

We could offer so much to visiting members! Race shops (NASCAR and Sports car teams), Lowe's Motor Speedway, Carolina Motorsports Park, NASCAR Hall Of Fame.

There's plenty of lodging around for every price bracket. A few good sized dealerships that we could ask to support our efforts.

I WANT AN UBER PANTHERFEST! And if anyone knows how to throw a party, it's the Carolina Marauders (as long as Tom doesn't pick the resturants, HA!)

Sounds great. Why not for MV8 ... you still have plenty time. Don't see why the proposals can't be pushed into January 2010.

[fastblackmerc]

I'll help anyway I can.

[vonirkinshtine]

Well, my attention will be focused on planning my own wedding in 2010, lol. I won't have much spare time for other proposals and quotations, lol. Besides, I think if we wait the extra year, we may have more options for activities.

...possibly a new raceway facility in Charlotte (Metrolina Raceway).

[Bigdogjim]

Well, my attention will be focused on planning my own wedding in 2010,


Let the Bride plan the wedding that way it will get done right:):argue:

Get working on MV-VIII:beer:

[Hotrauder]

Let the Bride plan the wedding that way it will get done right:):argue:

Get working on MV-VIII:beer:
PLUS 1=
The closer you are to the plans the more you are going to hate the whole idea. No good and a world of hurt will land on you should you even offer an idea. The total planning needed on your part is to prepare to say "yes dear" about a million times. :D Dennis

[Bluerauder]

Let the Bride plan the wedding ....

+1 The only planning you have to do is to plan to show up on time. Preferable 30 minutes ahead of time so that you can pace and sweat until she arrives.

[Mr. Man]

+1 The only planning you have to do is to plan to show up on time. Preferable 30 minutes ahead of time so that you can pace and sweat until she arrives.

Not everyone had a shotgun wedding Charlie:P

[Marauderjack]

[QUOTE=Bigdogjim;829633]Let the Bride plan the wedding that way it will get done right:):argue:

AND VERY EXPENSIVE!!!!:eek::argue: :shake:

[vonirkinshtine]

Har har har guys.

Ok...getting back ON TOPIC...

So, what weekend was MV this year? Is it always around the same time? Step one would be picking a date and working around that. Then we should think about agendas and map out events we would like to incorporate from there.

[Marauderman]

IX is 9 if you didn't catch that right away ;)

So...seeing all the positive feedback for MV 7 this year, it makes me want to jump on the ball for hosting MV 9 in the Charlotte area.

We could offer so much to visiting members! Race shops (NASCAR and Sports car teams), Lowe's Motor Speedway, Carolina Motorsports Park, NASCAR Hall Of Fame.

There's plenty of lodging around for every price bracket. A few good sized dealerships that we could ask to support our efforts.

I WANT AN UBER PANTHERFEST! And if anyone knows how to throw a party, it's the Carolina Marauders (as long as Tom doesn't pick the resturants, HA!)


As many a friend and member here would want # 8 to possibly be in the Carolinas ( Charlotte ) area, I truthfully think the best is for # 9 as he has indicated in the start of this thread.

The reasons are :

1. The best "'pull" doesn't open till summer of 2010--the NASCAR Hall of Fame-- a great draw no doubt.

I would rather it be open for awhile so we can develop a plan on its parking and attendance flow to name a few thoughts--you can be sure the first year starting this summer through the remainder of the year the attendance will be wild and unpredictable. So , for that along, I don't feel we could get ANY advantage for a group thingy right out of the gate-not at this earily stage- The folks downtown trying to put that thing together are not sure themselves --only the opening date--there is absolutely no known idea of what /how/when/ or what we would like to know as "facts" that are going to be solid enough for an event for us at this time or even early spring. So a wait is in order to plan a meaningful attendance for us IMHO.

2. My early inquiries into the drag strip , now the Famous Z-MAX DRAG from Pinks All Out in April of this year, was very expensive. They didn't have a schedule nor knew what they would charge for test and tunes-Now that it has been open for awhile they have established that and other stuff--see what I mean--I have no idea what we can get but it still may be too high--but they now have answers they didn't last spring.

3. Hotels- Well that's not gonna be a problem--except for whomever gets that detail--there are just so many to choose from --the point is where is gonna be "home base"? That is the problem--not the other details surrounding it--

4. Because of what I would like to consider the two major topics, # 1 and 2 above, I wouldn't want to pursue it without all these factors which will take into the summer/fall of 2010 to accomplish for 2011.

All other facets are easy , the attractions are very pleantiful--more of a hard decision on the planners of what to choose and go after it--.

There are many attractions around Charlotte area for car enthusiast- the choice are many--which is a good thing--the problem--which ones to pursue for so many .

A committee which we haven't gather as yet , is needed., the three most likely to cover are about 150 miles from each other--given Fla did it for #4 , we have the time ..just could use so more body's--dedicated ones.

OK--point made--Not enough time for #8 but I think 9 is ..with a lot of help.

SO you have heard my thoughts.... I personally would not want to come here when even the city doesn't have ideas of what the "Hall" has scheduled and how its to be managed yet.

[vonirkinshtine]

Good thoughts Tom. I remember hearing about the information you got from Z Max and that was a bit of a downer. The next closest strip is Mooresville, but it's only 1/8mi. Next closest 1/4 strip is Rockingham (1.5hrs from Charlotte). I'm sure if we had the place to ourselves, people wouldn't mind as much. We just need to keep drive times to a minimum because people will have driven a loooooooooong ways just to get here.

[Marauderman]

Good thoughts Tom. I remember hearing about the information you got from Z Max and that was a bit of a downer. The next closest strip is Mooresville, but it's only 1/8mi. Next closest 1/4 strip is Rockingham (1.5hrs from Charlotte). I'm sure if we had the place to ourselves, people wouldn't mind as much. We just need to keep drive times to a minimum because people will have driven a loooooooooong ways just to get here.

Exactly-there are many thoughts to cover--that's why we need to have a gathering of folks to start getting ideas and initiate a planning group and assignments to meet again and so forth--

So all need to be thinking of meeting place for us to gather and discuss theses factors..maybe a brunch/lunch so those (ladies) who may not par take have a place to go(shop) while we get indulged with overload..:lol:

[vonirkinshtine]

We could always break in my new house? Well...with Thanksgiving and Christmas, perhaps we should wait to have our "official" Marauderville planning committee meeting next year. Besides, if we're shooting for 2011, we have a little time to get our thoughts together.

[Marauderman]

We could always break in my new house? Well...with Thanksgiving and Christmas, perhaps we should wait to have our "official" Marauderville planning committee meeting next year. Besides, if we're shooting for 2011, we have a little time to get our thoughts together.

Exactly-Your 2nd exactly in one night--a record! :lol:
I was thinking of after the holidays anyway--should have said that--in Jan --to get started..so all be thinking that--and another reason is =Time--but not to waste it--

Post Edit-- I Think I'm gonna put this on my BUCKET LIST--yeah -thats the ticket

[vonirkinshtine]

Bucket list??? Don't jinx yourself Tom!

[Marauderman]

Bucket list??? Don't jinx yourself Tom!

NO-not that--just an expression to accomplish something that would seem unique and a goal that hasn't been present before--know what I mean?

An accomplishment you didn't know you could pull off--I think we all have a lot of those thoughts in our minds--BTW--Haven't seen the movie yet--am told its great--

[Cobra25]

Go for it, It's alot of work but in the end well worth it. Shoot for next year, why wait, the sooner the better.

[MarauderTJA]

As many a friend and member here would want # 8 to possibly be in the Carolinas ( Charlotte ) area, I truthfully think the best is for # 9 as he has indicated in the start of this thread.

The reasons are :

1. The best "'pull" doesn't open till summer of 2010--the NASCAR Hall of Fame-- a great draw no doubt.

I would rather it be open for awhile so we can develop a plan on its parking and attendance flow to name a few thoughts--you can be sure the first year starting this summer through the remainder of the year the attendance will be wild and unpredictable. So , for that along, I don't feel we could get ANY advantage for a group thingy right out of the gate-not at this earily stage- The folks downtown trying to put that thing together are not sure themselves --only the opening date--there is absolutely no known idea of what /how/when/ or what we would like to know as "facts" that are going to be solid enough for an event for us at this time or even early spring. So a wait is in order to plan a meaningful attendance for us IMHO.

2. My early inquiries into the drag strip , now the Famous Z-MAX DRAG from Pinks All Out in April of this year, was very expensive. They didn't have a schedule nor knew what they would charge for test and tunes-Now that it has been open for awhile they have established that and other stuff--see what I mean--I have no idea what we can get but it still may be too high--but they now have answers they didn't last spring.

3. Hotels- Well that's not gonna be a problem--except for whomever gets that detail--there are just so many to choose from --the point is where is gonna be "home base"? That is the problem--not the other details surrounding it--

4. Because of what I would like to consider the two major topics, # 1 and 2 above, I wouldn't want to pursue it without all these factors which will take into the summer/fall of 2010 to accomplish for 2011.

All other facets are easy , the attractions are very pleantiful--more of a hard decision on the planners of what to choose and go after it--.

There are many attractions around Charlotte area for car enthusiast- the choice are many--which is a good thing--the problem--which ones to pursue for so many .

A committee which we haven't gather as yet , is needed., the three most likely to cover are about 150 miles from each other--given Fla did it for #4 , we have the time ..just could use so more body's--dedicated ones.

OK--point made--Not enough time for #8 but I think 9 is ..with a lot of help.

SO you have heard my thoughts.... I personally would not want to come here when even the city doesn't have ideas of what the "Hall" has scheduled and how its to be managed yet.

Naw you guys have plenty of time for VIII. Do not forget about Z-Max Dragway....................Com e on TOM Charlotte would be a cool place for a Marauderville.

[Cobra25]

I second it ! You Guy's have my vote !!!!
Naw you guys have plenty of time for VIII. Do not forget about Z-Max Dragway....................Com e on TOM Charlotte would be a cool place for a Marauderville.

[Marauderman]

Naw you guys have plenty of time for VIII. Do not forget about Z-Max Dragway....................Com e on TOM Charlotte would be a cool place for a Marauderville.


I second it ! You Guy's have my vote !!!!

Its cool knowing you guys have my back--cause ya know I will call ya-- I f there is a way --yeah--but I honestly don't see it till # 9-- and that track--I tell ya--I have seen it which is the best ever-- --but not raced it--only Russ from our group has ( darn it) done that--and its awesome!

I think its just better if we wait and bring a more complete package together--even if it is later--I think if we can build it --they will come--! :lol:

[MarauderTJA]

Its cool knowing you guys have my back--cause ya know I will call ya-- I f there is a way --yeah--but I honestly don't see it till # 9-- and that track--I tell ya--I have seen it which is the best ever-- --but not raced it--only Russ from our group has ( darn it) done that--and its awesome!

I think its just better if we wait and bring a more complete package together--even if it is later--I think if we can build it --they will come--! :lol:

Well if there is anyway possible for it to happen, I'll support and assist any way possible. I do have some experience at the Marauderville thing. In fact, I think I still have the paperwork. You can just make some changes on it for Charlotte. Not a problem.

[Marauderman]

Great--Pm me your e-mail stuff- I'l contact you and see if we can connect on your stuff / review it and who knows--appreciate your input..Gotta start somewhere--Already know Bunnys requirements-- Cheese! Hey that makes me think--SC Cheese --get in here!

[DOOM]

I for one think the carolinas would be a great place for marauderville. :D
And would draw a HUGE CROWD!!!

[fastblackmerc]

I'd be in favor of the 1/8 mile strip in Mooresville. 1/8 = less wear & tear on the vehicles. There are also a few wineries within an hours drive, all the stuff in downtown Charlotte, Carowinds, Old Mecklenburg Brewery, most of the NASCAR race team shops including the Hendrick Motorsports Complex are close by, a bunch of different museums, UNC Botanical Gardens, golf, Richard Petty's Museum is about an hour or so north, good NC barbeque, NC Transportation museum up the road in Spencer, pan for gold at Reed gold Mine, shopping at Concord Mills, etc.

Maybe we can do Marauderville around the time that the Ford Owners Association of the Carolinas (FOAC) holds their Blue Oval Classic car show or the Roush Yates car show.

If I remember correctly "someone" has an in with Lee Holman of Holman Moody. Maybe a tour of their shop? Who was that????? :D It would be nice to get them as a sponsor along with Roush Yates and the other Ford NASCAR teams.

[SC Cheesehead]

Well if there is anyway possible for it to happen, I'll support and assist any way possible. I do have some experience at the Marauderville thing. In fact, I think I still have the paperwork. You can just make some changes on it for Charlotte. Not a problem.

Tom, if you have your paperwork from MVIV, forward copies to me as well as Marauderman. Whether we look at VIII or IX, I'd like to start developing a plan and getting some info from you guys would be a big help.

I'll PM you with my contact info.

[vonirkinshtine]

Sheesh, add me to that list to get the info!

[vonirkinshtine]

So...we couldn't do proposals for MV VII if we wanted to. They're due December 1st. I mean, granted, I'm sure Bunny might let it slide. But let's not kill ourselves over the holiday trying to plan a national car meet when we're trying to prepare for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We'll get a jump on it the first of the year and have a killer proposal for next year.

[Cobra25]

So...we couldn't do proposals for MV VII if we wanted to. They're due December 1st. I mean, granted, I'm sure Bunny might let it slide. But let's not kill ourselves over the holiday trying to plan a national car meet when we're trying to prepare for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We'll get a jump on it the first of the year and have a killer proposal for next year.You most likely could send in a semi detailed proposal and fine tune it as you go along like most do. At Marauderville IV our final formal detailed request was sent in on March.16,2004. I have a copy of it if will help you in some way ,also a "Waiver Of Liability & Release" form you could edit for your group.

[MarauderTJA]

So...we couldn't do proposals for MV VII if we wanted to. They're due December 1st. I mean, granted, I'm sure Bunny might let it slide. But let's not kill ourselves over the holiday trying to plan a national car meet when we're trying to prepare for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We'll get a jump on it the first of the year and have a killer proposal for next year.

Sure you can. It is not as hard as you think.

[fastblackmerc]

Tom, Rex & Eric, send me a copy of what you get, I'd like to help set this up also. I think we should start after the new yaer and do a proposal for MM IX.

[MarauderTJA]

Tom, Rex & Eric, send me a copy of what you get, I'd like to help set this up also. I think we should start after the new yaer and do a proposal for MM IX.

I'll support whatever you guys decide. Maybe we can talk Mary to extent the deadline until Feb 2010. I truly believe that NC would be a great site.

[fastblackmerc]

Tom, Rex & Eric, send me a copy of what you get, I'd like to help set this up also. I think we should start after the new year and do a proposal for MM IX.

[vonirkinshtine]

Jim, I think us Carolina guys should have a sit-down in January to brain storm for IX. That gives us the rest of this year to come up with ideas on our own that we can share when we all get together.

[Marauderman]

Eric has seen his PM--the rest --look at yours--- Hope to review some stuff this weekend--and yeah--I think a meet is in order to discuss things...

[Marauderman]

Tom, Rex & Eric, send me a copy of what you get, I'd like to help set this up also. I think we should start after the new year and do a proposal for MM IX.

Will do---Thats the plan I'm thinking ......until we talk things over..... ...waiting to see Fla . stuff....

[Bluerauder]

So...seeing all the positive feedback for MV 7 this year, it makes me want to jump on the ball for hosting MV 9 in the Charlotte area.
So how is the Charlotte, NC area proposal coming along. Should I start to book my hotel reservations for next August or is it in September? :)

[Marauderman]

So how is the Charlotte, NC area proposal coming along. Should I start to book my hotel reservations for next August or is it in September? :)

Nice Charlie--but thats a wee bit premature for now--nice thought --stay tune ----but its way too early to know anything at this point.

[Bluerauder]

... it makes me want to jump on the ball for hosting MV 9 in the Charlotte area.

We could offer so much to visiting members! Race shops (NASCAR and Sports car teams), Lowe's Motor Speedway, Carolina Motorsports Park, NASCAR Hall Of Fame.

There's plenty of lodging around for every price bracket. A few good sized dealerships that we could ask to support our efforts.

For your planning considerations, I can recommend the Hampton Inn & Suites in Kannapolis, NC as the host hotel. It is located at Exit 60, I-85 just off Dale Earnhardt Boulevard. The Hampton Inn has worked out very well for the Maraudervilles and other regional events. My wife and I have personally stayed at this particular hotel.

The hotel is less than 10 miles from Lowe's Motor Speedway and about 20 miles from downtown Charlotte, NC. Not sure how far that is from the ZMax Drag Strip where "Pinks All Out" was held.

Restaurants within walking distance of the hotel include a Cracker Barrel, Bob Evans, and Bojangles. A short drive to the other side of I-85 has a Logan's Roadhouse, Ruby Tuesday and others. There is a large gas station with convenience market across the street from the hotel (I think it was a BP).

[frdwrnch]

Sounds like a good bit of support on this Tom. This sounds great! I'll provide as much long distance support as I can and will volunteer to help work the event. I'll be in touch w/you guys.

[SC Cheesehead]

Sounds like a good bit of support on this Tom. This sounds great! I'll provide as much long distance support as I can and will volunteer to help work the event. I'll be in touch w/you guys.

PM sent, Russell.