Monster Mopar Weekend... who's goin'?

[41husk]

Granite City IL.

[mustanghater]

thats on the other side of the state from me

[hemigeno]

also what day is the judging and awards? is it more of a sat and sunday show?reason i ask is never been there and how many nights for motel. is this a pretty good show? thanks

Just to let you know, the Car Show judging is on Saturday only, and the awards are given out on Sunday afternoon.  Things do start to wind down fairly quickly on Sunday afternoon, and the place is about empty 15 minutes after the awards are done.

The show is open on Friday as well, but there are not nearly as many cars there on Friday.  Saturday is definitely the biggest day of the three.

IMHO I think the show is one of the better ones around.  It is usually organized fairly well, there is plenty of space (when the Car Show is in the oval track infield, that is), and Gateway is a good facility to have the event at.  The car show had over 600 cars last year.  That's nowhere near as big as Carlisle or the 'Nats, and perhaps thats one of the reasons I like it - you don't get overwhelmed.  I will  have to admit I was very impressed with Carlisle, but MMW is an awesome show in its own right, and should only get bigger as its reputation grows.


Gene

[PlumBad70]

IMHO I think the show is one of the better ones around.   It is usually organized fairly well, there is plenty of space (when the Car Show is in the oval track infield, that is), and Gateway is a good facility to have the event at.   The car show had over 600 cars last year.   That's nowhere near as big as Carlisle or the 'Nats, and perhaps thats one of the reasons I like it - you don't get overwhelmed.   I will   have to admit I was very impressed with Carlisle, but MMW is an awesome show in its own right, and should only get bigger as its reputation grows.

I completely agree, Its a sweet show that doesn't overwhelm you..

But, If you pick a day, definitely pick Sat.

[hemigeno]

Another couple of reasons to go to the show:

Charlie Glotzbach, who drove the #99 Daytona and several other Mopars during his NASCAR Grand National (Nextel Cup) days will be there on Saturday and Sunday.  He'll autograph about anything you bring up, and I suspect there will be a story or two told throughout the day.

Also, I heard yesterday from Jim Campbell (he's with SS Promotions and in charge of the Car Show) that there are about 50 pre-registered entrys from the Winged Warriors (& National B-Body Owners Association).  Based on previous years, that probably means about 40 wing cars are already lined up to be there.  Undoubtedly, a few more will show up.  This could be a bumper-crop year for Daytonas, Superbirds & 500's.  I'm going to go down to Gateway on Thursday and reserve 50 spaces in a row for Wing Car parking, so hopefully we can get an awesome lineup of sloped noses and wings.  Should be a great time...

[41husk]

will the winged warriors take a few laps on the oval again this year?

[hemigeno]

will the winged warriors take a few laps on the oval again this year?

Yes, at least I hear that is the case.  That's one of the reasons they can attract as many wing cars as they do.  No 5mph parade laps at Gateway (thank goodness).

[R M MOBARN INC]

hey troy,ryan and i along with some other guys are going to be in the swap area with several spots together,stop by and see us,give me a call on my cell if you still have it,if you dont, e mail me.we will have lots of parts to sell,so anyone thats interested in any of the parts i post here,e mail me,pm me or swing by our swap spot.  rolemike@msn.com
thanks troy,see you all there.
mike 

[69_500]

Well I will be there definately on Saturday and Sunday. I know we have a vendors space lined up fro the show, which if you guys wanted an easy meeting area you can feel free to meet there. I don't know how much time I"ll be at the booth space, but its a 20X20 space and near the track and the food.

Make sure to stop by the space and check out the Mopar DVD's we will have for sale. We will have a display and tv set up playing our DVD's on a loop. so you guys and gals can check out our work, and see if the quality of it is up to your standards as a possible customer.

If you would like to see what all we have to offer currently look at our webpage

www.delprodcutions.net


Hey Geno, I'll be bringing the 500 to the show. So you don't have to just save spaces for winged cars. Hopefully there will be a few more 500's at this show as well. maybe Jerry will bring his 500 like at the nationals.

[hemigeno]

Hey Geno, I'll be bringing the 500 to the show. So you don't have to just save spaces for winged cars. Hopefully there will be a few more 500's at this show as well. maybe Jerry will bring his 500 like at the nationals.

Danny,
There should be plenty of room this year.  I'm going to reserve 50+ spots (more if they'll let me), although we are going to try and keep the wing cars together.  Depending on how cooperative people are that may or may not work - but we're going to make an effort to get one of those "magazine photo shots" with all of the sloped noses and wings lined up.  We'll have space for the 500's and other NBOA members' cars, but they'll be off to the sides (as will my R/T, so I'm a second-class citizen too...    )

BTW, I'm still waiting on that commission check from the 'Nats...   

[69_500]

As it stands now, my commision for the DVD sales at the Nationals was $6. So if you really want $6 too for letting us use your truck as an advertisement I'd be more than willing to get that to ya

[hemigeno]

Ouch,

Hope things go better for you guys at MMW, in a whole lot of ways.

And I hope you knew I was j/k...

[69_500]

We are hoping things go better there too. So far it hasn't been what we were hoping or expecting. however it has been great fun, and an awsome experience.
Hard to make much profit at the nats, when we couldn't tape anything, nor could we get any information for a booth or a swap meet space.

[Telvis]

It looks like I will be there on Saturday. I'm taking my car to CudaKen that weekend so he can paint it. Whoooohoooo!!! Hopefully it will be a bit cooler than it was in Columbus. Maybe we can get a group photo that includes a few more of us than just me and troy.

Here's the Mopar nationals group photo...

[41husk]

Telvis, make sure you have Ken call me when you come I would like to meet you.  I will have a spot in the swap area, at least I have paid for one.  SS promoyions has not sent me anything yet

[Telvis]

Will do. I have a bunch of stuff I need to sell to. If I had time I should set up a booth. I have too much stuff.

[Troy]

Will do. I have a bunch of stuff I need to sell to. If I had time I should set up a booth. I have too much stuff.

Drop it all off at my place on your way...

Troy

[Daytona R/T SE]

Telvis, make sure you have Ken call me when you come I would like to meet you.   I will have a spot in the swap area, at least I have paid for one.   SS promoyions has not sent me anything yet

I got my tickets/swapmeet pass/armband in the mail today-er-yesterday (Thursday) 

[41husk]

I got mine yesterday also.  Telvis If you brinng a few things we will put them in our spot and try to sell them for you.

[cudaken]

 Allen, I will have some stuff for you as well.

                                  Cuda Ken, Blocking again.

[Telvis]

Sweet! I will gather up what I have. Maybe I can pay for my trip. I sure hope so at least. With gas prices above $3 now I'm gonna need a loan just to haul my car there.

[41husk]

when are you coming in?

[Telvis]

I plan to get my car to Ken's on Friday.

[41husk]

I will be setting up Friday Morning you and Ken can brieng your stuff out there are come by the house.

[PlumBad70]

It looks like the weather is going to be awesome..sunny all week long...wahoo!!!