69 Charger Parking at Carlisle

[maxwellwedge]

Gravel, dust aside, it is still outside the grounds. It's almost in another county. It is just bad.

[resq302]

How far outside the grounds are we talking?

[69_500]

Gravel, dust aside, it is still outside the grounds. It's almost in another county. It is just bad.

yeah and the downside to it is that the people who can walk up and look at the cars on display don't even have to be people who are attending the show. Like when the survivor tent was out there by it,  saw tons of people in the tent who weren't there for the rest of the show, just people stopping in for a bit.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

From what I got out of the OP's post was that Ed was looking for volunteers to park out there to add to the '69 model year theme of the dealer.....it would be all '69 models & not just Chargers.
Im sure the '69 Charger class will be in the fun field with all the other classes.....

I could be wrong

[maxwellwedge]

As I left that area outside the fence and went looking at stuff in the actual grounds, I ran into dozens of people that did not even know where the Survivors were and didn't even know that anything was going on out there. Plus the walk for us to go into the grounds to check out stuff in the buildings or see our buddies was a pain in the rear as well.

[Chris G.]

As I left that area outside the fence and went looking at stuff in the actual grounds, I ran into dozens of people that did not even know where the Survivors were and didn't even know that anything was going on out there. Plus the walk for us to go into the grounds to check out stuff in the buildings or see our buddies was a pain in the rear as well.

That is all true, but was fixed last year. They moved us back into the fairgrounds under the same tent from years past. If they move the Survivors back outside then I won't be joining them. That was just a bad call all around putting them out there.

[y3chargerrt]

I think what Ed was saying to me is that he needs to have 90 or so 69 cars parking in the retro dealer lot. I'm not 100% sure but I thought the cars in the lot last year had the event sign showing their classes. Too me last year those cars in the lot were assigned there but I could be wrong.I know there are a hell of alot more then 90 1969s at the show.I just want to try to not have the 69 Charger Stock class assigned there.

[maxwellwedge]

As I left that area outside the fence and went looking at stuff in the actual grounds, I ran into dozens of people that did not even know where the Survivors were and didn't even know that anything was going on out there. Plus the walk for us to go into the grounds to check out stuff in the buildings or see our buddies was a pain in the rear as well.

That is all true, but was fixed last year. They moved us back into the fairgrounds under the same tent from years past. If they move the Survivors back outside then I won't be joining them. That was just a bad call all around putting them out there.

Yes - I heard they went back to normal last year - which was good. But 2 years ago no one out there was happy. Now, if we can convince them to put the survivors in a building (where they belong instead of the one of none crone clap) life would be happy-happy. Nothing against clones - just want the priorities figured out better.

[Troy]

I kinda doubt they'll put a whole class out there (ie fun field entrants). It doesn't make any sense because the whole concept of the dealership is variety.

Troy

[bill440rt]

Ah gravel won't kill these cars. They can handle it. Its not like your being asked to do a burnout when on it. And a little dust just wipes right off Rob.

  It's not that bad.

However...as much as I love the dealership setup, I do not like the location. It's very far from all the other Chargers and makes it tough for friends to hang out.

The dealership won't be moving in to the fairgrounds anytime soon, so it is what it is. I would be honored to be inside the place and would love to help with setting it up anyway I could. Plus Ed is a great guy who goes above and beyond to make this show a success. He's got from me.

Chris, I couldn't agree with you more.  Ed is a great guy and I have talked to him a couple times so far this year.  He has some great ideas always trying to make the show go forward for an even better show year after year. 

  x 2

My '68 was on display in the dealer window last year (pic on the left). It was an honor to be IN the dealer, but I did hear complaints about the cars outside. It is on coarse, gray gravel. Think of a gravel driveway, but a large lot. That is what they are parked on outside.
ALL '68 classes were there outside the dealer last year: stock, modified, Dodge AND Plymouth. They just wanted all the '68 cars gathered in one spot.
For '69, who knows what's gonna happen. I wouldn't want to be in Ed's position for the '70 display, either. TOUGH choices.
All in all, it was great to be a part of it. Most of the people in the "lot" were OK about it. The only downside is that I didn't get to park next to my friends who were in the fun field with cars, but at the same time it was nice not to worry about leaving my car alone. It was roped off, and there were always guards in the building.