Whats your excuse for not going to the Mopar Nats?

[Lightning]

moving from where to where?  where ya going to end up?

Michigan, on the north part of it....but not on the northern peninsula part.


After I move, I can finally start racing.

[chargerkid]

I have no excuse.  I was there.  It was fun, but didn't sell my 71 Challenger R/T. 

[Goldfinger71]

Well,first off NO MONEY!..and second I figure since I did make it to Carslisle I would go to the Nat's next year!(One BIG event per year!)

[sixpack70]

Hard to drive to Carlise from Korea, the north Koreans dont really like americans driving across the DMZ. 

[48chebbie]

ole' lady had to work sat. and sun. and she said she really wanted to go again. but,she wouldn't let me go alone. i was gonna take the wagon,she said i would get on brice road,and pick up a car load of chicks,and do burnouts all night................she said that like it was a bad thing!!! 

[charge-it]

I can`t go because I found some original NOS air for the factory tires on my 71 HEMI Cuda and it cost me a fortune!

[sunroofsuperbird]

Gas prices don't bother me, when its for a show worth attending. The Mopar Nationals is nothing more than a name now. The show has been going down hill in my opinion over the past 10 years. The last 3 years I went solely for the name sake, and that I had only missed 2 since its inception.

I agree this is the sorriest show I have ever been too not organized at all. I went the other year for first time. I got there at 9;30 on Fri morn and drove through and there was no where to park for all the mini vans and stock beat up dodge trucks that bought show spaces that they sent me out to the parking lot to park with the spectators. I went too complane and they told me that was normal? most people that get there late have to park out there?. They said if you want a good spot come in on thur morning early and leave your car and don't drive it all weekend.  So I got there at 7;30 sat morn and got in but got to park beside 7 99 up mini vans and a few beat up dodge trucks and there was even a Chevy caviler near me with a show sticker? I did enjoy Brice road very much but I hear they are trying to put a stop to that also!!!

[greenpigs]

I have no excuse.  I was there.  It was fun, but didn't sell my 71 Challenger R/T. 

The one for 65K?

[THE COLONEL]

I went to Dukesfest (BIG MISTAKE), and Disney World with the family, and I need the rest of my vacation time for Christmas.

[Ghoste]

Well, I went and had a great time and found parking too. 

[Shakey]

Well, I went and had a great time and found parking too. 

Was that you '87 Caravan with the woodgrain panels overheating on Brice Rd. that caused the huge traffic jam on the way out on Friday night?   

Where's you pics Ghoste?

[Ghoste]

Friday night my 67 Charger was likely parked outside Hooters.  For the most part I avoid Brice Road.
Pics?  Too old school I know, but I shot 7 rolls of film and haven't taken them in yet.  I have been chastised about going not going digital and I will get around to it eventually.

[69_500]

I was thinking of going over for just sunday just to meet Ghoste and hang out for the day talking 500's and such, but figured I'll run into him at another show one of these days.

What other big show do you attend. I'll catch ya at one of those.

[BlueSS454]

1.  Building a Charger
2.  Charger consuming all spare money at the moment
3.  Building a Charger

It's only 9 hours away for me, I can drive that no problem, just don't the spare $$ to fund another trip with a vacation week coming the end of the month.

[Shakey]

Friday night my 67 Charger was likely parked outside Hooters.  For the most part I avoid Brice Road.
Pics?  Too old school I know, but I shot 7 rolls of film and haven't taken them in yet.  I have been chastised about going not going digital and I will get around to it eventually.

So tell us what you thought about the weekend - was it worth it?

What did you like or dislike?

[Ghoste]

I've been going since the first one so it's as much a big stupid party for me as anything else.  A buddy and I go each year and it's our version of deer hunting or an annual fishing expedition.  That is probably why I alway have a good time at the Nats, I have no expectations beyond meeting my friends and hanging out.  There are a group of guys from different areas of the US and Canada that I only see once a year and that is where.  I'm not naive enough to try and convince anyone that the show is without flaws but my attendance is for different reasons than most.
Now as for which other shows I attend, the rest are a little more haphazard although I think I am going to start trying to make Carlisle a regular thing.  I was going to try and make it this year but I had some other previous plans which over-ruled it.   471 Magnum and I are probably going to make some parts of the Power Tour for next year as well.  For me, I'm thinking the Cleveland to Kalamazoo leg.

[Shakey]

I've been going since the first one so it's as much a big stupid party for me as anything else.  A buddy and I go each year and it's our version of deer hunting or an annual fishing expedition.  That is probably why I alway have a good time at the Nats, I have no expectations beyond meeting my friends and hanging out.  There are a group of guys from different areas of the US and Canada that I only see once a year and that is where.  I'm not naive enough to try and convince anyone that the show is without flaws but my attendance is for different reasons than most.
Now as for which other shows I attend, the rest are a little more haphazard although I think I am going to start trying to make Carlisle a regular thing.  I was going to try and make it this year but I had some other previous plans which over-ruled it.   471 Magnum and I are probably going to make some parts of the Power Tour for next year as well.  For me, I'm thinking the Cleveland to Kalamazoo leg.

What about Moparfest this weekend?

[4402tuff4u]

2 far, have to work, family life, $$$$

[TripleBlackGator]

No excuse here. Been going since it was in Indy. Reserve room way in advance. Reserved room for 2007 already. Save to make the trip (384 miles, 6 hour drive) Schedule vacation months in advance. Met couple into 3 somes that live in Columbus. You think I won't be there next year. THINK AGAIN!! I might even make the Chrysler Classic in May now that a met a new pair of friends.

[Johnny Charger]

It is TOO FAR to go and I cannot afford the $$$ for gas after already having taken my General to Dukesfest in Tennessee this year.  Oh Well ... 

Someday /  someyear I'll get there ...

What about Moparfest this weekend?

My General & I WILL BE at Moparfest this weekend  !!!  We NEVER miss it    !!!

[Ghoste]

Well, I know I won't be at Moparfest tomorrow.  Sunday is still up in the air but I doubt it.

[71charger_fan]

Way too far.

Terry
Cairo, Egypt