Suggestions for next year.

[NinjaBOY]

One of the things I love about going to KY was the drive through the mountains on the way out there. I know this doesn't apply to everyone, though.

Yeah, we came down from PA, and I couldn't get over how nice the drive was, and that included a nice long stretch of new pavement. Last time I did KY, I was driving at night and didn't see much other than the pavement directly in front of me.

I wouldn't mind trying a new location like OH though. It'd be a new experience with lots of new faces I'm sure.

[madadder]

...................................if you do Ohio, I cant use distance as an excuse. Sounds like everyone had a good time.

[Jesse]

Racing on Mid-Ohio would be incredible, with the added bonus of being less than 30 miles away. Would probably be really expensive though. Couldn't use the old "no time" or "too far" excuse then could I? I'm pretty sure there is a dyno facility in the area, either Lexington or Mansfield, but could all you old folk do without a Hooters? (laughing)

[svobud]

Y'all can keep dreaming about us renting an open track if you want, but it wont be happening in the near (next couple of years) future. Too expensive and it takes a BUNCH of logistics to get it done. *snip* all the stuff I just typed about all the years we (the SVOs) spent on lil taladega and none of you suggesting this propsal were even there. BTW - obviously, you missed post #19 for your location choices.

If you want a Reunion held in your backyard - I suggest you move closer to one of the current BODs.

[Laredo]

I know the logistics would not be possible but wouldn't this be cool....

....how about top-speed radar runs at the Salt Lake flats

[svobud]

....how about top-speed radar runs at the Salt Lake flats

is it located in B'ham Alabama, Atlanta Georgia, Richmond Kentucky or Cleveland Ohio?

[Jesse]

Cleveland isn't too far from Mid Ohio. Now to just overcome the whole extreme cost of renting the track.....anybody have a rich uncle out there somewhere who would donate to the cause?

[85ttops]

alabama please

[Laredo]

is it located in B'ham Alabama, Atlanta Georgia, Richmond Kentucky or Cleveland Ohio?

Hey Bud, It was a humorous "fun" suggestion, not serious. That's why I started it with "I know the logistics would not be possible...."

[TheViking]

How about getting one of the original design team to a reunion? Probably cheaper then renting a track.

[chalkys_explorer]

Australia!!!!!!

In all seriousness, instead of name tags, why not make a laminate?? They make good souveniers(??) and look really cool hanging from the rear view mirror after the event. They also stand out quite well and you instantly knw someone is involved with the event.

Suggest they have persons name, forum name and a picture of their car. That's beacuse I don't know everyones names but I know what their cars look like.

Also on the back you can print useful phone numbers, little maps or some other useful information.

Just a thought. I have an old template from my touring days and could knock a sample together if anyone is interested.

Chalky

[Henson]

is it located in B'ham Alabama, Atlanta Georgia, Richmond Kentucky or Cleveland Ohio?

Yep, That's why I was angling toward Nelson. But that maybe too far as well. Probably the correct price though and great dyno and hotels are close too. Let's not forget the football hall of fame. I'm sure there's other stuff. There's Amish crap everywhere for the Gals.

If in Ohio I'd offer my services however I can, Cleveland or not.

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How about getting one of the original design team to a reunion? Probably cheaper then renting a track.

Awhile back I met with Michael Kranefuss. I gave this board the contact info to get a hold of him for a reunion. Whatever happened with this? I think he would classify as a "designer".

[Gator]

Just chiming in here on the whole "lets have it here jazz."

1) Kin-Turkey is central to the majority of Members of the club. Yes, we do have alot of people who travel a long way to the event. But history dictates that the majority of people that attend (with cars) are within an 8 hour drive.

2) The local chapter (central KY) of the SCCA is by far the coolest group of guys i have ever had the pleasure of running with. We have quite a history now with those guys and both the SVOCA and they enjoy the auto-x event we have. I wouldnt even consider approaching alot of the SCCA guys around here with what we propose to the Central KY guys.

3) S&R Racing is in the same boat as above. ( although the dyno guys around here are cool.)

4) We have excellent resources locally (namely Eric and Rob ) to plan the event ahead of time which is not an easy feat by any means. Sure, we can make changes for next year's event in regards to hotel and print-outs and what-not.

Now you guys want to run Mid-Ohio, Nelson's or Beaver, hit me up and i will most certainly see whats on the planner for that day. But as for a late Sept-October reunion at any of the above....have fun, cause the hotels in the areas pretty much suck and its is "usually" crappy weather up here around this time.

Not to mention that we already had some concerns about the price of the auto-x....i cannot even imagine what it would cost for a weekend event at Mid-Ohio. HA !! That would be a $500 per car day (assuming that we even had 20 cars) and thats IF they let us do it on a weekend.

Now all ya gotta do is worry about the show site (and all the jazz that comes along with that) and a central place (hotel wise) for 50-60 people with decent dinning, attractions and shopping nearby.

Seriously guys and gals, give the BOD some credit here...we HAVE thought about these options before, it wasnt a long time ago, in a galaxy not so far away.

Sorry about the rant...but like I said, its pretty much beating a dead horse.

Like I said, you guys and gals wanna get together outside of the Reunion, by all means Holla...i'll do my best to be there as im sure many others will do the same. Carlisle is a great example of this.

Now...anyone want to discuss the simpler things like name-tags and a schedule of events ?

[Pat_in_L.A.]

I have to agree wholeheartedly that the Reunion needs to be held in a venue near a BOD member. Work on setting up the Hotel, Dyno, and show location demands personal contact and follow up. Eric has Rob to help with the dyno day part of things (THANK YOU ROB!). Lexington was a great area to show up early and go on some historical tours and do some shopping.

Forget the notion of getting a west coast BOD member, because that wouldn't move the Reunion one inch farther west. We'll just settle for our west coast version at Knott's every year (And ALL are welcome to come visit).

As for me, the Reunion is my big vacation for the year, and I prefer to spend it somewhere other than at home. As long as I can show up early enough to help out a few locals and scrounge a car to thrash around, I'm happy (Thanks Rob and GAboy).

When you try to piggy back with another club on a race track rental, you are vulnerable to their whim unless you have a written contract. As soon as things so formal as a contract are suggested, the back pedalling is soon to follow. If the west coast guys want to put on a track day I can check in to what dates COCOA gets Willow Springs (twice a year).

This club puts on each year's Reunion with the help of the club's sponsors and the $30 that each PAID MEMBER has contributed. If you were at this year's Reunion, you should do a little math on the costs and wonder how the hell they pull it off each year.

[svobud]

This club puts on each year's Reunion with the help of the club's sponsors and the $30 that each PAID MEMBER has contributed. If you were at this year's Reunion, you should do a little math on the costs and wonder how the hell they pull it off each year.

We scrounge. This year, Gator was changing his tires in the parking lot (putting on his race tires so he could 'heat cycle' them). He left his wallet laying on the curb. Over the years, I've picked up a few things from the many criminal minds I've been introduced to (Buddah, Duck, Fleming) and they said - "get his wallet". I'm sure Lyle will be wondering how on earth his credit card got max'ed out in Kentucky.