BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6468 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
2008 V8 meet details
We really need a thread for this, I've forgotten what the dates are for instance. Paul and Mary Schils are hosting the meet, someone else will have to fill in the other details.
Jim |
Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4576 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
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I called and left a message Saturday morning asking for an update... so I'm confident we'll have much more info soon. There will be an announcement in the next newsletter issue, plus a thread here with a "sticky" or "announcement" tag.
In the meantime, the most recent info (including dates and host hotel) appears here: [www.britishv8.org] (or... just click on the "Meetings" button at the top of all ~480 pages of the website) |
Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4576 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
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Here's an update from Mary and Paul that I received by e-mail this morning:
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danmas Dan Masters Alcoa, Tennessee (578 posts) Registered: 10/28/2007 12:11AM Main British Car: 1974 MGBGT Ford 302 |
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Actually, the dates are July 13 - July 17.
You'll probably need to call the motel directly instead of the 800 number, 1-262-284-2100 See you there! |
psmg Paul Schils Fredonia, WI (89 posts) Registered: 12/13/2007 10:27AM Main British Car: 1973 MGB-GT, Buick 215 1971 MGB RD, SBF 302 |
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Just got back from Road America in Elkart Lake with an update.
We are planning on traveling to Road America on Monday, July 14,2008. The track is about 45min from our Motel and we'd like to arrive sometime in the early PM. The Porshe people have the track rented, but we'll be allowed entry and can tour the track grounds and observe the action in the paddock. Later in the afternoon (exact time to be determined later) we'll meet at the VIP tower and get a tour of the Hospitality Suite, the Media Center, and Race Control with their fiber optics system. The Porshe people should be off the track by then and at this time we'll be allowed to tour the race track with our cars. Because of liability, we will have to have a pace car or two to keep speeds under control (this means you too Carl). In any event, it will still be an exhilarating opportunity to experience the the track "first hand". Tuesday, we're planning a trip to the EAA Museum in Oskosh about 1hr 15min from our hotel. For those not wanting to go, there will be opportunities to visit the area, a drive through the Kettle Moraine, Kohler Company's Design Center, the John Micheal Kohler Museum and countless other ideas. I'm working on the registration form and an itinerary for the event.These should be available in Jan 2008. Make sure to get your hotel reservations early and mention the MGV8 event to receive a discounted rate. Paul |
MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4511 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
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psmg Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Because of > liability, we will have to have a pace car or two > to keep speeds under control (this means you too > Carl). What?! I always have it under control. Sort of. ;) Thanks, Paul, for actually getting us out on the track. Awesome! |
BMC Brian Mc Cullough Forest Lake, Minnesota, USA (383 posts) Registered: 10/30/2007 02:27AM Main British Car: 1980 MGB '95 3.4L 'L32' SFI V6, GM V6T5 & 3.42 Limi |
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Any idea which Porsche people? Is it the PCA? If we bring the Posche, Jon might be interested in seeing some real track time, albeit he is a MUCH slower driver then me ;-)
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Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4576 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
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Updated info...
I just called the host hotel, and they're filling up already. I could only get a confirmed reservation for a "smoking" room, although they made a note to change it to "non-smoking" if someone else cancels. Sounds like we may fill our room block! Do we have a back-up hotel just in case we fill this one? |
psmg Paul Schils Fredonia, WI (89 posts) Registered: 12/13/2007 10:27AM Main British Car: 1973 MGB-GT, Buick 215 1971 MGB RD, SBF 302 |
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Mary and I just checked with the host motel and they have more rooms available. The original block of rooms is almost filled. Curtis, we were able to change your room to "non smoking", so don't start in the meantime.
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I just learned that I could save $5.00 a night by having AAA. The rooms are $87.00 or $82.00 with AAA.
I attended my first MG event in 2002 without an MG. The car was ready by 2003, but I had broken my leg so I missed Towensend. I have attended every one since. I always look forward to seeing people that I can't see on a regular basis. I am not a mechanic, I am a carpenter. But I have worked on my cars over the years. Ths site helps me get thru the doldrums of winter. So let the countdown to July begin. Denny |
kstevusa kelly stevenson Southern Middle Tennessee (985 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 09:37AM Main British Car: 2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT |
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WTG Denny, hope to see you and the other guys . may be available as a co- pilot since i probably will fly in this year.
Plan to make the University Motors party in August as a driver, haven't been in several years. Safety Faster! |
Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4576 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
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I'm getting excited about staying over in Wisconsin and seeing the "Kohler International Challenge w/ Brian Redman"!!!
Information about the event is here: [www.roadamerica.com] Tickets have now gone on sale... but I understand we can get a special group discount if we hold out and purchase as a group. Here's the note I got from Paul about that: Quote: QUESTION : How many people are seriously considering staying around for the vintage races? |
mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
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WooHoo!
Got my vacation request approved...and called and got our room reserved today! I missed out last year...looking forward to catching up with all of you! rick and jean |
ex-tyke Graham Creswick Chatham, Ontario, Canada (1165 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 11:17AM Main British Car: 1976 MGB Ford 302 |
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Rick says "......looking forward to catching up with all of you!""
Would that be in your "B", one of your "C's" , your "V8" or some other non-descript vehicle. Just wondering what is going to show up in Wisconsin. .......by the way, the seats look like a million bucks - very nice! |
Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4576 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
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Wow... I hadn't seen shoulder harness holes cut and trimmed into Fiero seats before. Very, very cool!
(Of course the embroidery is outstanding too.) |
mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
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Moderator Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Wow... I hadn't seen shoulder harness holes cut > and trimmed into Fiero seats before. Very, very > cool! > > (Of course the embroidery is outstanding too.) These are a Mr.Mikes kit. He did the embroidery for Pete. The leather flaps will fold back into the seat once the shoulder harness belts have been threaded through the seat. I will be venturing into Fiero seat rebuilds via Pieces of Eight! Interested parties can contact me offlist. |
mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
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