planing a Corvette trip to USA September 2010

[Vettl98]

Hallo i am from Austria

and a big Corvette Enthusiast

i own a 1992 Corvette ZR1 with 10 Tmils

i plan a trip to USA with 3 other guys Corvette owners

it is auer 40 Birthday present

from 1 of September to 21 of September

to visit the Fun Fest and hope to meet some ZR1 guys

1.of September we arrive in Chicago
maybe we go to Marc Hailbeck

2 of September we go to Corvette Centeral and the WMC


3.of September we come to Larry to Detroit when it is possible and you have time for use
we visit Prett Miller racing and the Performance Center


4 of September we stay also at Detroit place we will find somthing for use i think

5 of September we want to go to Indianapolis Drag Racing

6. and 7 Indianapolis

also ther is the fall Meeting in Ohio did you think it is a good Idea

than we think to go to Memphis Nasevhill and back to Cinncinatti

to a good old Friend of me 15 of September we want to go to the

Baseball game from the Cincinnati Red

16. To Corvette Museum

17.and 18 we go to Mid America

19 we go to Chicago

and want too visit the city and 21 we must go back
what do you think ?

how manny guys from the ZR1 net are at the Fun Fest ?
maybe we have the chance to meet some ZR1 guys
sorry fore my bad english
manny greatings from Austria
wfg
Jochen

[Z Factor]

Hello Jochen, glad to see you posting on the forum. :handshak:

I'd say that if you have been to America before then you trip sounds great. However if this is going to be your first and/or possibly your only trip here, you may want to consider dividing your time a little bit more to see other parts of the country. Of course I am partial to South Florida, but there are some great places to visit in California and other states.
When visiting the Corvette Museum make sure to let them know in advance that a group of Corvette enthusiasts are coming from Europe, and maybe they can set something special up for your visit.
Regardless, you should have a great time based on some of the things you are planning to do.

BTW - Your English is fine, and much better than most of us could do trying to write in Austrian.

:cheers:

[XfireZ51]

Jochen,

There are several ZR-1s in the Chicago area. Let us know when you are in town so we can set up one of our world famous FBI Pizza nights for you!

:dancing:cheers:

[Vettl98]

Thanks a lot yes it is auer secound trip to USA
we want to come the first time at 11.09.2001
we was in the air 2 houers bevor landing in Chicago when the Airoplans crash in the Twin Thowers and we must lading in Moncton Canda
and stay ther for 3 Days at a verry nice Family Ron and Barb Landry
Barb and Ron was with use at 10 o clock in the night at the Chevy Dealer
Mc Dounalds in Moncton it was a verry nice idea from Barb and Ron
so we see some Corvettes at the Dealer and get a visit at the dealer area
and then we must go back to Austria because the Air area was closed
so we dont see anithing of auer first trip so we start again this Year
and hope to see all what wwe want and meet manny Corvette people
in Chicago we are at the 1 of September at nearly 12.00 o clock
lunch time but not sure maybe the change the Time for the flight
but it will be verry nice to meet you in Chicago
and the last days we are in Chicago 19/20/21 than we must go back
to Austria
please let me know what is a world famous FBI Pizza nights
sorry for my unknown
thanks a lot
Jochen

[Z Factor]

I will put this in the general section so it receives more views and responses.

:cheers:

[Paul Workman]

Hallo i am from Austria

and a big Corvette Enthusiast

i own a 1992 Corvette ZR1 with 10 Tmils

i plan a trip to USA with 3 other guys Corvette owners

it is auer 40 Birthday present

from 1 of September to 21 of September

to visit the Fun Fest and hope to meet some ZR1 guys

1.of September we arrive in Chicago
maybe we go to Marc Hailbeck

2 of September we go to Corvette Centeral and the WMC


3.of September we come to Larry to Detroit when it is possible and you have time for use
we visit Prett Miller racing and the Performance Center


4 of September we stay also at Detroit place we will find somthing for use i think

5 of September we want to go to Indianapolis Drag Racing

6. and 7 Indianapolis

also ther is the fall Meeting in Ohio did you think it is a good Idea

than we think to go to Memphis Nasevhill and back to Cinncinatti

to a good old Friend of me 15 of September we want to go to the

Baseball game from the Cincinnati Red

16. To Corvette Museum

17.and 18 we go to Mid America

19 we go to Chicago

and want too visit the city and 21 we must go back
what do you think ?

how manny guys from the ZR1 net are at the Fun Fest ?
maybe we have the chance to meet some ZR1 guys
sorry fore my bad english
manny greatings from Austria
wfg
Jochen

How exciting! Looking forward to meeting you too!

The FBI gang (Fast Boyz of Illinoiz:mrgreen:) I'm sure would like very much to get together for some kind of pizza night or barbeque. Also, if the Crown Point Corvette Club is going to do another Corvette Challenge drag race event, I'm sure the FBI and other ZR-1s will be there to compete for the "traveling trophy".

Please keep us informed!

P.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Hey Vettel98,

You forgot to add Hawaii to your list..........even though many in the mainland forget or don't recognize it, we are in the USA too. :blahblah:

Sounds like you will have a great visit and you will enjoy meeting some Z members and be in Corvette heaven.:cheers:

[Vettl98]

Thanks for the Infrormation

Sorry for no visit in Hawaii maybe some time


Yes it will be a great idea to visit you in Chicago
let me know what time you like maybe the first day in Chicago 1.September
but i am not sure this time if the time we are landing in Chicago
is correct i will let you know when i get the Tikets
or the last Days 19 / 20 of September
let me know i f you like somthing from Austria
what i can bring you let me know
wfg
Jochen

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Sorry for no visit in Hawaii maybe some time




Okay, maybe next time then. We can have coffee or espresso. I bet the other places don't have this:

http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/NOH94IBBdswoZ4TCsg5U1g?select=VE3ldDLyF60C8eC1XASm Cg

http://m.hawaiinewsnow.com/wap/news/text.jsp?sid=75&nid=15675169&cid=202&ith=4&title=Local+News (http://m.hawaiinewsnow.com/wap/news/text.jsp?sid=75&nid=15675169&cid=202&ith=4&title=Local+News)

[Vettl98]

So Guys
we are comming at 1 Of September at 12,40 at the Chicago O Hare Airport
and then we take the Car we have rent sorry no Corvette only a Upplander and go to the Hotel Country Inn & Suites O Hare
so noramly when oll is ok we want to go to Marc Haibeck and visit some ?
and buy a cell phone
and at the morning 2 of September we start to Corvette Centeral fix

(Jochen, might be hard to get the WMC down to Corvette Central mid week as it is a long drive and work day for most. Will keep watching this and see what we can do to catch up with you on your visit. Were you planning to head North towards Grand Rapids later after Corvette Central? If you let me know where you plan on staying on the 2nd we can get you some Hotel info. )

thanks fo the information we have no Hotel reserved so how long is Grand Rapids from Swayer ?
maybe we can meet use

and 3 and 4 of September we go to Detroit area

to visit with Lary the building center of the Z06 and ZR1 Engine

and mybe the Pro Team Corvette we will see

5 of September we want to go to th Drag Racing in Indianapolis

6 of September we will meet Mike
then we want to go to Memphis Nashville

10 of September we want to go to the Four Rivers Corvette Club Meeting
11 of September all so and in the aveternoon we will go to Cincinnati
to an old Friend of me
12 of September we go to the Cincinnat Red Baseball game
13 we go to Bowlin Green Museum and the Production center
and 17/ 18/ 19 we stay in Effingham in the Rodeway Inn Effingham

19 in the afeternoon we want to go to Chicago and stay the last days ther
to 22 of September 16,20 we have auer flight back
so this is my lastest informatinon i can tell you
i am verry glade to meet you and it is pretty cool to have Corvette friend like you
so hope to meet you all
wfg
Jochen
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[mgbrv8]

I know its ford related but if your going to be in Chicago area you might want to go to the henry ford museum in Michigan (http://www.hfmgv.org/) its truly a once in a life time experience. There are a few corvettes there also Bugatti Royal, the worlds largest train to name a few Lots of Americana . I think you would really enjoy it.

[Vettl98]

Thanks a lot for the information
yes it looks klike great it will be a good idea but i dont know
if we find the time but we will see
thanks a lot
Jochen

[dallas]

OOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooo....=D>

You guys need to get on Rte 66 and come out west to the open roads and opportunities to drive without potholes and traffic jams. Hwy 66 because it's historic, or 80 or 50...it doesn't matter as long as you get to Nevada and hundreds of miles of open driving roads.

And, no rain, twisters, or floods. :wink:

[GOLDCYLON]

Welcome aboard. Sounds like a great trip you have planned there. GC

[Wild and Blue]

If you make it to the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, be sure to swing by AutoMasters and see Jim Van Dorn....a real part of ZR-1 history. He is very close to the museum and on a good day... an endless source of ZR-1 stories.
Hope your visit to the States is a great one.:cheers:

[Vettl98]

Thanks a lot for the information
Jim Van Dorn i must visit him
i bouth from him a coil over set for my ZR1
and i will take it when we visit on 13 September the Factury of Corvette and the Museum
thanks a lot Jochen

[Vettl98]

Hello Guys the
time comes verry fast to visit USA and meet you
we have a change we must go 1 day earlier home
we must pass 21 of September back to Austria
so hope to see you soon
wfg
Jochen

[Vettl98]

Hello Guys
we have a secound change in auer plan the
the Factury and Corvette Museum tour is now change to the 14 September
also the visit at Jim Van Dorn
hope to see you
and i will let you know when we arrive in Chicago on 1 of September and let you know the cell phone number when we have bought one
wfg
Jochen

[XfireZ51]

Jochen,

How long will you be in Chicago and where will you be staying?

Dominic

[Vettl98]

Hello Dominic
the first night 1 of September we stay in the Country Inn & Suites
2200 south Elmhurst
and 2 September we start auer trip around
and we will be back on 19 of September but we have book no Hotel until now
and we must leave the Sates 21 of September back to Austria
thanks
Jochen

[Vettl98]

Hello Guys
we have a great time antil now
so my Tel now is 1 586 322 6530
and mail is WT-LT5@hotmail.com
wfg
Jochen

[Pete]

Hello Guys
we have a great time antil now
so my Tel now is 1 586 322 6530
and mail is WT-LT5@hotmail.com
wfg
Jochen

Are you in Des Plaines,Il Country Inn if so i'm only about 1-2 miles away.

WTF i just saw this and why didn't anybody say anything.

I'll call tomorrow.

Pete

[Vettl98]

thanks Pete
let you know when we are back in town
wfg
Jochen

[Vettl98]

Hello ZR1 Brothers
so we are back in Austria
it was a great tripe for use and a real dream comes true for use
thanks a lot for the invite on Sunday afternoon it was a great time with the FBI gang
thanks all for the good FBI pizza and the drinks
the FBI shirt what we get comes in a frame and then on the wall in auer club i will send you some pictures wehn it is ready
sorry for the late answer but i am verry busy the last time i have make over 12.000 pictures and we drive 3600 mils in the 3 weeks
so hope we stay in tuch
wfg
Jochen

[Paul Workman]

Hello ZR1 Brothers
so we are back in Austria
it was a great tripe for use and a real dream comes true for use
thanks a lot for the invite on Sunday afternoon it was a great time with the FBI gang
thanks all for the good FBI pizza and the drinks
the FBI shirt what we get comes in a frame and then on the wall in auer club i will send you some pictures wehn it is ready
sorry for the late answer but i am verry busy the last time i have make over 12.000 pictures and we drive 3600 mils in the 3 weeks
so hope we stay in tuch
wfg
Jochen

Good that you and your crew could stop by, Jochen! Consider yourselves the "Austrian Division of the FBI";)

Welcome back anytime!

A few of the regulars and the Austrian contingent...

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x220/6PPC_bucket/JochenandcrewnFBIpizza.jpg

P.

[A1990]

Looks like you had a great time. Glad the FBI boys could meet up with you.

[Vettl98]

Hello Guys
thanks for manny informatin and a great Trip
to USA and manny thanks to the FBI gang
and ther woderfull FBI Pizza it was a great time with Guys
and i hope we will see use again we are planing 2014
for the Corvette Caravane and Carlisle
so i wish you a great time with your family and stay healty
a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2011
your cracy friends of Austria
wfg
Jochen

[Paul Workman]

Hello Guys
thanks for manny informatin and a great Trip
to USA and manny thanks to the FBI gang
and ther woderfull FBI Pizza it was a great time with Guys
and i hope we will see use again we are planing 2014
for the Corvette Caravane and Carlisle
so i wish you a great time with your family and stay healty
a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2011
your cracy friends of Austria
wfg
Jochen

I think I speak for the FBI gang when I say it was a pleasure meeting you and your friends. I hope we can meet again on your next trip to the States.

If you get a chance, we'd love to see some pictures of you and your friends and your cars with those Alps in the background!:thumbsup:

Merry Christmas, Jochen, to you and yours from all of us in "The Brotherhood"!

P.

[Vettl98]

Thanks Paul and to all othe off the Brotherhood
when we come back we will plan to visit the
FBI Gang again it will be a plesure for use
hope we find you the next time at the first time your place
but now we know wher we can find you
yes the pictures we can make but in the spring
now does the Girls sleep in the warm Garage
under a Pyjama hope you have a nice celebretation and
hope you get a good celebretation to New Year
manny greatings from the CBA Gang
( Cracy Boys of Austria )this Name is from Pete

[Vettl98]

Hello Brothers
hope you are all fine with the bad weather in the States
i am finish with the pictures from auer Corvette Trip
when you like you find all pictures and every day what we have seen
at this link

http://www.uscc-wild-thing.at/index.php?option=com_zoom&Itemid=40

hope you enjoy it
it was real great time with you and we find some verry good friends
hope we will see use again some time
thanks for all
Jochen

[Brillo1990]

Hey Jochen the page doesn't seem to be working for some reason. Glad to hear you had a good time in the US while you were here, it's always good to see some enthusiasts come such a long way to meet up with others. Oh by the way we are still digging out from 2 days ago with all the snow we got.

[-=Jeff=-]

Hello Brothers
hope you are all fine with the bad weather in the States
i am finish with the pictures from auer Corvette Trip
when you like you find all pictures and every day what we have seen
at this link

http://www.uscc-wild-thing.at/index....zoom&Itemid=40

hope you enjoy it
it was real great time with you and we find some verry good friends
hope we will see use again some time
thanks for all
Jochen

your link is not working

[Vettl98]

sorry i am not the best
in this things but now it will work
hop so http://www.uscc-wild-thing.at/index.php?option=com_zoom&Itemid=40
wfg
Jochen

[-=Jeff=-]

sorry i am not the best
in this things but now it will work
hop so http://www.uscc-wild-thing.at/index.php?option=com_zoom&Itemid=40
wfg
Jochen

That one works :thumbsup: