Aero Cars at Monster Mopar?

Troy · August 14, 2011, 09:30:33 AM

I got my flyer to register for the Monster Mopar show and it states that there is an "Aero Car Reunion with Wing Car Pace Laps" (funny how they worded that). Anyone with more info?

Troy

69_500 · August 14, 2011, 11:02:24 AM

I didn't get anything in the mail from them yet. But I'm sure it will show up in a few days. If they are doing laps it must be around the track they just used for the Nationwide race.

Aero426 · August 14, 2011, 11:38:24 AM

Winged Warriors is hosting the aero car gathering at MMW. The event flyer says they will be doing track laps on the IRP half mile oval.

69_500 · August 14, 2011, 12:06:48 PM

Well if any of you guys are coming to the show I'd be more than happy to have all the winged cars out here on say the Friday during the day like we did for the Monster Mopar over in St. Louis out at Rich's place.

moparstuart · August 15, 2011, 01:20:48 PM

SEPTEMBER 23-25: Indianapolis, IN, Winged Warriors/NBOA Fall Meet in conjunction with the Monster Mopar Weekend to be held at Lucas Oil Raceway, 10267 E US Highway 136. Drag racing, swap meet, car show. Track laps on the circle track! Watch here for more info to come. Mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend!!

I usually go to monster mopar , but with the move and new distance and my recent trip to indy already . I will not be able to afford it this year , one trip to INDY a year is guess

pettybird · August 16, 2011, 10:09:17 AM

we still might. maybe we'll bring the Petty car to make sure no one gets jealous

moparstuart · August 16, 2011, 11:34:54 AM

We'll have a special parking area PLUS TRACK LAPS . Host hotels are located in Brownsburg, IN: Hampton Inn & Suites, call 317-852-5800 and the Holiday Inn, call 317-852-5353. Use the group name "Monster Mopar" for the special rate. Also, Josh said if you PRE-REGISTER you receive two passes for the weekend. Otherwise, you only get one pass. You can pre-register on-line at: www.monstermopar.com Pre-registration must be before August 21st. All show classes, race classes and swap meet info can be seen on the same website.

41husk · August 16, 2011, 11:59:50 AM

Are you going now stuart?

Dave Kanofsky · August 16, 2011, 12:19:20 PM

I'm in!

The host hotels are booked when I tried late last week. I'm at the Super 8 because they had a room.

We may be bringing my bud's '70 runner convertible.

TheAutoArchaeologist · August 16, 2011, 12:41:58 PM

I will be there.

moparstuart · August 16, 2011, 12:47:42 PM

Quote from: 41husk on August 16, 2011, 11:59:50 AM
Are you going now stuart?

no sir sorry unless your paying

hotrod98 · August 16, 2011, 08:06:32 PM

I'll have to pass as well. That's just too far to drive for a weekend car show. St. Louis was just seven hours away. We could leave early and be there by lunch. I'm really disappointed that yet another show is moving further east. If I had to choose between going to Monster Mopar and Mopars at the Strip, Vegas would win every time.
The best Mopar show in the middle part of the country was the one that Stuart's group held at Heartland Park and now it's gone.
I'll just have to settle for driving the bird around here close to home I guess.

moparstuart · August 17, 2011, 09:07:07 AM

Quote from: hotrod98 on August 16, 2011, 08:06:32 PM
I'll have to pass as well. That's just too far to drive for a weekend car show. St. Louis was just seven hours away. We could leave early and be there by lunch. I'm really disappointed that yet another show is moving further east. If I had to choose between going to Monster Mopar and Mopars at the Strip, Vegas would win every time.
The best Mopar show in the middle part of the country was the one that Stuart's group held at Heartland Park and now it's gone.
I'll just have to settle for driving the bird around here close to home I guess.

hopefully someone will step up and start a new big show in the heartland

moparstuart · August 19, 2011, 01:03:21 PM

For any of you who are planning to go to the Monster Mopar in Indy in September, if you pre-register by this Sunday, August 21st, you will receive TWO passes for the weekend to the event. I know that doesn't leave much time to make plans, but you can pre-register on line at: www.monstermopar.com and pay with PayPal or credit card.

For the past months, the MM website has erroneously stated that you only receive one pass into the event when you pre-register, but this is incorrect. Anyone paying at the gate will only receive one pass. Please pass this along to anyone that you know of that might have changed their mind about attending after seeing that they only get one pass. I don't have a lot of members' email addresses so if you could help get the word out, it will be greatly appreciated. Again, if they pre-register on line by Sunday, they will receive two passes.

Thank you and we hope to see all of you at the Monster Mopar!

Sue

Winged Warriors/NBOA

Kismgby · August 23, 2011, 06:24:16 AM

Thinking of flying to Chicago, taking the 'tona out of its wraps, doing Indy then flying from there back to Tampa.
Still trying to work the logistics.

#501 · August 25, 2011, 08:55:29 AM

I will be bringing the Pre Production daytona or aka Dale Reeker car to the monster mopar show. This will be the first show it has been to in 30+ years. The car will be set up at The Finer Details (Ken Mosier) tent for the weekend. Hope to see a lot of you there.

John

hemigeno · August 25, 2011, 09:02:06 AM

Quote from: #501 on August 25, 2011, 08:55:29 AM
I will be bringing the Pre Production daytona or aka Dale Reeker car to the monster mopar show. This will be the first show it has been to in 30+ years. The car will be set up at The Finer Details (Ken Mosier) tent for the weekend. Hope to see a lot of you there.

John

Hi John!

Just the fact that your car will be there makes me seriously think about a plan change for that weekend. For those of you that will be there, it would be worth taking the time to stop by that tent and check out John's car. It is a serious piece of Aero car history.

Thanks for bringing it out to its first show since, when... 1980?

41husk · August 25, 2011, 12:53:02 PM

I would love to go Hotel food and gas is just to much at this time

hemi68charger · August 25, 2011, 01:34:38 PM

Quote from: 41husk on August 25, 2011, 12:53:02 PM
I would love to go Hotel food and gas is just to much at this time

I hear ya.....

Only so many of these I can afford in a given amount of time........ That doesn't reflect the fact I would LOVE to go......

moparstuart · August 25, 2011, 01:43:24 PM

Quote from: hemi68charger on August 25, 2011, 01:34:38 PM
Quote from: 41husk on August 25, 2011, 12:53:02 PM
I would love to go Hotel food and gas is just to much at this time

I hear ya..... Only so many of these I can afford in a given amount of time........ That doesn't reflect the fact I would LOVE to go......

69_500 · August 25, 2011, 06:55:36 PM

John if your brining the car then I'll be over there taking hundreds of other photo's of the car. I was trying to get ahold of Ken to see about coming to see the car when you had it down at his shop but never got around to making it out there.

Aero426 · August 25, 2011, 09:52:34 PM

Here's a photo of John's car from 1978 at Milwaukee.

#501 · August 26, 2011, 06:31:53 AM

Quote from: 69_500 on August 25, 2011, 06:55:36 PM
John if your brining the car then I'll be over there taking hundreds of other photo's of the car. I was trying to get ahold of Ken to see about coming to see the car when you had it down at his shop but never got around to making it out there.

Danny
Ken just picked up the car a week ago and will have it until after the show.

#501 · August 26, 2011, 06:38:48 AM

Quote from: Aero426 on August 25, 2011, 09:52:34 PM
Here's a photo of John's car from 1978 at Milwaukee.

Doug
From what i recall that was the year my uncle bought the car from Les. Did he take the car to Milwaukee or did Les?

Aero426 · August 26, 2011, 09:26:19 AM

Quote from: #501 on August 26, 2011, 06:38:48 AM
Quote from: Aero426 on August 25, 2011, 09:52:34 PM
Here's a photo of John's car from 1978 at Milwaukee.
Doug
From what i recall that was the year my uncle bought the car from Les. Did he take the car to Milwaukee or did Les?

That sounds about right, but I am pretty sure Les brought the car to Milwaukee. The deal might have taken place not long after that.

brcharger · August 26, 2011, 12:08:29 PM

Quote from: Aero426 on August 25, 2011, 09:52:34 PM
Here's a photo of John's car from 1978 at Milwaukee.

Really nice pic !

I am starting to collect these pics.
Is this OK ?
I guess so.
If not, please let me know.

Cheers

pettybird · August 26, 2011, 04:45:03 PM

we're parked next to it...dumb black scoops give it away

69_500 · August 26, 2011, 05:18:48 PM

There was quite a few things that after I got home that day that I had wished I had taken pictures of. I guess we spent too much time taking measurements and photo's of the jack though. I get to looking at a few things and forget all of the other area's I wanna see.

Kismgby · September 01, 2011, 05:57:47 AM

My flight is booked. I've got friends ready to help get the 'tona out of the garage. I've got the hotel squared away, Yup, it'll probably be my last event, so I'm going out with a bang! Can't wait to catch up with old friends.

69_500 · September 01, 2011, 08:24:21 PM

Does that mean that you'll just be simply leaving the Daytona here in my garage after the show?

moparstuart · September 02, 2011, 10:00:03 AM

Quote from: 69_500 on September 01, 2011, 08:24:21 PM
Does that mean that you'll just be simply leaving the Daytona here in my garage after the show?

hemigeno · September 02, 2011, 11:06:47 AM

I just spoke with Jim Campbell a few minutes ago, and as of this week he and most of the regular crew that ran the St. Louis version of Monster Mopar will be running the show at its new Indianapolis venue. While the new promoter may have indeed been capable of organizing a great show, Jim C. and Mick are already well-schooled... after all, they have 27 years of experience with MMW alone. Mick had previously committed to running the Swap and Car Corral areas, but Jim was only recently brought (back) on board.

It's good to hear there will be some continuity in place. I'm still up in the air about coming, but will feel just a bit more comfortable knowing Jim & Co. are in charge.

At last word, there were around 200 pre-registered entries, which is down for what you'd expect at this stage. There are usually a whole lot of folks who show up at the gate, so I do think they'll have a full show field (maybe a little too full??) when all is said and done.

69_500 · September 02, 2011, 06:36:40 PM

I don't think that if they have 500+ cars show up they will be "too full" on the show field out there. I have been to plenty of shows over the years out there with more than 900+ cars for an event it wasn't that crowded. Depending on what area of the place they are using for "show" area that is.

Gene you gotta come so I can

over that car.

Kismgby · September 03, 2011, 07:07:39 PM

Well I didn't preregister because I wasn't sure about lodging. So I'm a "plus one" to the show field.

And as for my car staying in Indy....I'm hoping it DOESN'T go back to Chicago and finds a new daddy to take care of her.

Though it'll be sad.
Or maybe I get a fresh face to move into the garage?

moparstuart · September 08, 2011, 11:07:38 AM

gateway looks to reopen ?

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/motor-sports/article_bc37b8d0-be43-5b30-8668-f8cc8c18edc0.html

Aero426 · September 08, 2011, 11:18:16 AM

Quote from: moparstuart on September 08, 2011, 11:07:38 AM
gateway looks to reopen ?

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/motor-sports/article_bc37b8d0-be43-5b30-8668-f8cc8c18edc0.html

If this does happen, it is something better than I expected. At least the drag strip will be in operation.

The one year deal will be a referendum on the facility. If you want to see racing at Gateway, buy a ticket to the NHRA event. If the fans do not turn out, watch for it to go dormant again.

nvrbdn · September 08, 2011, 12:10:19 PM

we did the nhra each year, did quite a few wednesday nights,and a few of the weekend runs. plus monster mopar ofcourse. the drags always held up their end. it was the circle that didnt.

Aero426 · September 08, 2011, 12:37:19 PM

Quote from: nvrbdn on September 08, 2011, 12:10:19 PM
we did the nhra each year, did quite a few wednesday nights,and a few of the weekend runs. plus monster mopar ofcourse. the drags always held up their end. it was the circle that didnt.

It may be easier for them to break even without having to pay the sanctioning fees to NASCAR or Indy Car. NASCAR won't be back for a long time, if ever.

My main point was, this is a one shot deal for you guys. We have the same situation here in Milwaukee with the oval. Oldest track in the country, over 100 years old. After two years dormant, we had an outside promotor hold an Indy Car race in June, and it drew 13,000 people. They are not coming back. In our situation, we're done. The local public was apathetic.

41husk · September 08, 2011, 02:02:16 PM

Hopefully if it comes back Jim Campbell will start another version of monster mopar (the name MMW has been sold) maybe Central mopars or Mega Mopar

Maybe with jim working with Josh this year the two can team up and bring Monster Mopar back to StLouis

Time will tell. I am not a big race fan but if they come back I will buy tickets and go to try to keep them up and running!

nvrbdn · September 08, 2011, 02:09:07 PM

Quote from: Aero426 on September 08, 2011, 12:37:19 PM
Quote from: nvrbdn on September 08, 2011, 12:10:19 PM
we did the nhra each year, did quite a few wednesday nights,and a few of the weekend runs. plus monster mopar ofcourse. the drags always held up their end. it was the circle that didnt.

It may be easier for them to break even without having to pay the sanctioning fees to NASCAR or Indy Car. NASCAR won't be back for a long time, if ever.

My main point was, this is a one shot deal for you guys. We have the same situation here in Milwaukee with the oval. Oldest track in the country, over 100 years old. After two years dormant, we had an outside promotor hold an Indy Car race in June, and it drew 13,000 people. They are not coming back. In our situation, we're done. The local public was apathetic.

man sorry to hear that for you guys.and you are right. we need to support it to make it happen. there was a group trying to push a new track at wentsville that fell through so this is our last shot. hopefully the people will back it.

69_500 · September 14, 2011, 08:46:37 PM

How many of you guys exactly are going to be there? There should be (if all goes well in the next week and a half) designated parking for the AERO cars at the show. They want to try to get all the Winged cars together in one area. They are asking for an estimate on how many cars we will all have there. They said it should not be any problem if it is between 30-50 cars.

Kismgby · September 25, 2011, 08:49:54 AM

Wonderful time at the show. Knew I hadn't taken my car out in awhile when I squeezed the key to open the door.

It was GREAT to see everyone. I love you guys. The track laps were a hoot and hanging out with John Pappas and his MCG bud Tim Costello on Saturday will be a treasured memory for some time.

Hope he remembers that what happens at Monster STAYS at Monster...

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2253995242658.119909.1631635583&l=47d273869e&type=1

Until we meet again....

JoA

moparstuart · September 25, 2011, 08:57:00 AM

Quote from: Kismgby on September 25, 2011, 08:49:54 AM
Wonderful time at the show. Knew I hadn't taken my car out in awhile when I squeezed the key to open the door. It was GREAT to see everyone. I love you guys. The track laps were a hoot and hanging out with John Pappas and his MCG bud Tim Costello on Saturday will be a treasured memory for some time. Hope he remembers that what happens at Monster STAYS at Monster...

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2253995242658.119909.1631635583&l=47d273869e&type=1

Until we meet again....

JoA

thanks for sharing

TheAutoArchaeologist · September 25, 2011, 05:51:01 PM

Uploading 500 pics right now. Sorry I missed you JoAnn. I had no idea the weather was going to be so bad. Let me know where I can drop the stuff off for you.

TheAutoArchaeologist · September 25, 2011, 10:53:37 PM

Lets just say, it was a good weekend!

Having some issues uploading, but some are up on my flickr. The rest will be up tomorrow.

www.flickr.com/hemipwr70

Dave Kanofsky · September 26, 2011, 07:58:34 PM

Thanks for sharing Ryan! We had a blast with Joe's '70 Runner convertible.

moparstuart · September 27, 2011, 08:47:20 AM

Quote from: Dave Kanofsky on September 26, 2011, 07:58:34 PM
Thanks for sharing Ryan! We had a blast with Joe's '70 Runner convertible.

hemi68charger · September 27, 2011, 10:30:47 AM

Quote from: Kismgby on September 25, 2011, 08:49:54 AM
Wonderful time at the show. Knew I hadn't taken my car out in awhile when I squeezed the key to open the door. It was GREAT to see everyone. I love you guys. The track laps were a hoot and hanging out with John Pappas and his MCG bud Tim Costello on Saturday will be a treasured memory for some time. Hope he remembers that what happens at Monster STAYS at Monster...

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2253995242658.119909.1631635583&l=47d273869e&type=1

Until we meet again....

JoA

Thanks for all the pictures on your facebook album JoAnne..... I know Danny was tickled pink in seeing you and the 'Tona..

Troy

69_500 · September 28, 2011, 07:22:11 PM

Had a blast doing the laps on Saturday. It was just so darn tempting to floor it everytime we came out of a corner going down the straightaways.

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