Registration open for BG 2013

[ZZZZZR1]

ok!

Registration is open for the ZR-1 Gathering (thanks to Robert and Daniel for setting this up!!!)

May 15 thru 19

We have night activities each night!

Frank is working on Drag Racing (Post up if you want to DRAG race or watch!)

http://www.corvettemuseum.org/registration/gathering/info.shtml

There are a few hotel rooms left:

Event Hotel
Holiday Inn University Plaza
1021 Wilkinson Trace
Bowling Green KY 42103
Ph: (270) 745-0088
Ask for the group rate for: ZR-1 and GS Registry
$109 Per night this includes Breakfast for 2 People.


There is an early group going the "Tail of the Dragon".
(more than 15 in that group) Bring your GO PRO CAMERA'S!

Can't wait!

:cheers:

David

[cvette98pacecar]

Here is a link that will take you directly to the registration page for the Bowling Green reunion.

http://www.corvettemuseum.org/registration/gathering/registration.shtml

[LancePearson]

Registered for the event online; paid for a banquet Saturday night as well. All done. I guess they will either mail me a badge or I'll pick it up when I arrive and first get to the museum at a sign in desk. Should be fun as it will be a long drive on the 15th, 650 miles to B.G. Let's see, on Interstates at 70 law abiding miles per hour that will be?

[cvette98pacecar]

Registered for the event online; paid for a banquet Saturday night as well. All done. I guess they will either mail me a badge or I'll pick it up when I arrive and first get to the museum at a sign in desk. Should be fun as it will be a long drive on the 15th, 650 miles to B.G. Let's see, on Interstates at 70 law abiding miles per hour that will be?

We, hand out badges when you arrive at the museum.

[VetteVet]

Hotel room booked...$109.00/night.
Reservation for gathering...$35.00.
Reservation for banquet...$35.00.

Saving up money for the beers that I'm going to buy my ZR-1 brothers...Priceless!!!

Badges, we don't need no stinkin' badges!!!

See you guys (and your S.O.'s) there!!!

Jep

[Fully Vetted]

Paid for the banquet but I skipped the Autocross. I figure that's 4 hours a group of us could take on some mountain roads.

[WARP TEN]

Paid for the banquet but I skipped the Autocross. I figure that's 4 hours a group of us could take on some mountain roads.

The last time I went we had a Thursday road trip to the Heaven Hills Distillery Bourbon Heritage Center. About a two hour drive (looks like about 80 miles or so) on nice winding non-interstate roads then lunch and a tour of the distllery with tasting afterwards. I enjoyed that. Might even go up there again this year. --Bob

[cvette98pacecar]

Paid for the banquet but I skipped the Autocross. I figure that's 4 hours a group of us could take on some mountain roads.

You wont even get near the mountains in 4 hours. There might be some local roads.

[Fully Vetted]

My mistake. I thought we were closer to the mountains than that.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Frank, count me in as a spectator for drag racing.

Brett
:cheers:

[msmoore]

I'd be interested in watching the drag racing. Also might like to watch the Autocross. I've been a Vette owner for about 5 years and new to the Gathering. This will be my first.
Looking forward to it.

[LancePearson]

There's a couple of 1.5 hour late afternoon drives on the agenda and some talks I want to hear. I'll probably watch some of the Autocross, meet the various groups, do the barbecue, the banquet and if there is a drive to a distillery as mentioned and it's at a time when I'm not wildly interested in some event I'm up for it. I like driving the Z! I'm at the main hotel. I had hoped to be able to go through the factory but that appears to be out until September according to GM. Wonder what the weather will be like as mine is so much more comfortable for me to drive with the Targa top in the back instead of on top!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Plan for rain and hope for the best.

REGISTERED and ready!

[DaveK]

I'm registered and looking forward to it. It's my third time and have had a ball every time. This year looks like it's going to be another good one!

Hoping for good weather too - especially up here ;)

Dave

[Daniel_Mc]

We will be there and can’t wait!!! We have been attending since 2001 this year looks like it is going to be good. We are looking forward to seeing all of our old friends and new faces. We will be bringing food for the BBQ night as well. Doing the autocross, banquet, and will watch the drag racing; if we can get it worked out. Heck if not there is always an open highway somewhere right? (Kidding we don’t need that… again :mrgreen: )

Daniel

[Kevin]

it always rains at lemans....and bowling green

[RHanselman]

Yep... I think of the last 11 years I've only ran 2 or 3 times...

Hope it's different this year... Looks like I'll have the stock Ruby there with the new ECM. Hopefully I can talk Ron Bidwell into bringing his Twin Turbo.

Cheers,

[tomtom72]

Yea! I am registering as soon as I post this. Can't wait till May. This will surly be a Gathering to remember! :fahne:


:cheers:
Tom

Yea! my room is booked!

[JThomas]

Registered for the event the other day. See you in Bowling Green!:dancing

[LancePearson]

The last time I went we had a Thursday road trip to the Heaven Hills Distillery Bourbon Heritage Center. About a two hour drive (looks like about 80 miles or so) on nice winding non-interstate roads then lunch and a tour of the distllery with tasting afterwards. I enjoyed that. Might even go up there again this year. --Bob


Sign me up for that. I like that idea and would go assuming it isn't a time I want to hear someone speak....

lance pearson

[Fully Vetted]

Def in for the Bourbon run. I've been instructed not to come home without some good Kentucky Bourbon.

[FU]

Some body mention Burbon ? I'm in !!

[RHanselman]

Some body mention Burbon ? I'm in !!

I thought you were a Vodka guy!

[FU]

I thought you were a Vodka guy!

Nothing like good KY Burbon !!

[tf95ZR1]

Talking of Bourbon, my shelves at work:

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/tf95ZR-1/Office313_zpse55bd1cd.jpg

And Pete, Can't you drive Bob G's motorhome to BG?
Just promise him you won't race any buses.
And, can you drag race in a rental car?
:)

[AtsZR1]

Registered and ready to go! I have been absent for the last number of years and am excited to attend again to renew old friendships and make new ones. Looking forward to the event.

Henry

[RICKYRJ1]

Registered for event and hotel room

Looking forward to seeing the Z brothers

Thanks for setting this up Robert

[dredgeguy]

Have booked Holiday Inn, and paid for the gathering and banquet online at the website.
Looking forward to a great time.

[Corbusa]

Can someone tell me how it all works with the gathering ? do we meet at at the museum? is that where we pay for the banquet ? or etc
Reservation for gathering...$35.00.
Reservation for banquet...$35.00.
Is this price for each person? or couples ? Is the banquet worth the $35.00 ? what do we do during it ? sit and hear talks ? I get bored easy :)

[tf95ZR1]

Corb,
The best thing is to just review the itinerary. But from my limited experience (2): Wed night everybody meets in the Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green atrium/patio for a pizza and beer social. Everybody ends up in the parking lot around the cars for as long as you want. It's the first night of the famous Bob G and Pete motorhome meet.
Thurs AM, it's about a 15 min drive to the NCM for check-in. There are special ZR-1's on display inside. There are discussions in a really nice auditorium usually given by the bigwigs and stars in our community. I don't fall asleep because I'm interested in the topics, ranging from Z maintenance, science, modification, and racing history. There are drags at Beech Bend, autocross, depending on a lot of factors.
Friday again begins at the NCM, more talks. In the past, tours of the BG Corvette assembly plant (< 5 min away) are given: I'm not sure if they are available this time. Friday night Jim Van Dorn hosts a BBQ at his shop (again ~5 min from the NCM). JVD slaves over the grill while his beagle just lays there and sleeps. Occasionally he barks (the dog, not JVD).
Sat again to the NCM and meetings/talks I think there is a shine and show contest. There are scenic drives to see the countryside (bourbon!), and drives to other destinations of Corvette interest (Frame manufacturer for the C6). Sat night is a buffet dinner at the NCM with an auction: kinda cheezy. They had a cake shaped like an LT5. My guess is that most everybody goes, and for $30-35 you won't go broke. Grand Sport and Callaway guys are there in surprising numbers.
I'm sure I've left out stuff, and this is JMHO. The best part is meeting all the people you just know as a name and avitar and seeing that they are just as crazy as you/I am (about their cars).
Oh yeah, there are always things to buy. Some vendors show up (I remember SW), the NCM has some good stuff, and ZR-1 momentos are available. Cool to get stuff signed. We are crazy!

PS: Just thought of another way to look at it. As long as you are going, you might as well go to the events unless you have something better to do.

[ZZZZZR1]

Corb,
The best thing is to just review the itinerary. But from my limited experience (2): Wed night everybody meets in the Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green atrium/patio for a pizza and beer social. Everybody ends up in the parking lot around the cars for as long as you want. It's the first night of the famous Bob G and Pete motorhome meet.
Thurs AM, it's about a 15 min drive to the NCM for check-in. There are special ZR-1's on display inside. There are discussions in a really nice auditorium usually given by the bigwigs and stars in our community. I don't fall asleep because I'm interested in the topics, ranging from Z maintenance, science, modification, and racing history. There are drags at Beech Bend, autocross, depending on a lot of factors.
Friday again begins at the NCM, more talks. In the past, tours of the BG Corvette assembly plant (< 5 min away) are given: I'm not sure if they are available this time. Friday night Jim Van Dorn hosts a BBQ at his shop (again ~5 min from the NCM). JVD slaves over the grill while his beagle just lays there and sleeps. Occasionally he barks (the dog, not JVD).
Sat again to the NCM and meetings/talks I think there is a shine and show contest. There are scenic drives to see the countryside (bourbon!), and drives to other destinations of Corvette interest (Frame manufacturer for the C6). Sat night is a buffet dinner at the NCM with an auction: kinda cheezy. They had a cake shaped like an LT5. My guess is that most everybody goes, and for $30-35 you won't go broke. Grand Sport and Callaway guys are there in surprising numbers.
I'm sure I've left out stuff, and this is JMHO. The best part is meeting all the people you just know as a name and avitar and seeing that they are just as crazy as you/I am (about their cars).
Oh yeah, there are always things to buy. Some vendors show up (I remember SW), the NCM has some good stuff, and ZR-1 momentos are available. Cool to get stuff signed. We are crazy!

PS: Just thought of another way to look at it. As long as you are going, you might as well go to the events unless you have something better to do.

Wednesday @ the Holiday Inn Lobby. The club sponsors beer and the best locally made pizza! Starts at 6:30pm.


Thursday night is "Jim Van Dorn's" BBQ, but this year he has a sign up dinner $20 (steak / chicken dinner) Check his website.

Friday is Chicago's BBQ in the holiday inn's parking lot. (this is something special! Some Lousiana and Chicago boyz have something special planned!!!!)

Most go to the Banquet Dinner Saturday and it's set up in the Skydome around the cars! First time there!

We are working on Drag Racing Thursday... Lots of interesting cars getting signed up!!!

There are some interesting speakers and seminars too.

http://www.corvettemuseum.org/registration/gathering/info.shtml

:cheers:

David

[Corbusa]

Cool Thanks Guys. We'll get there Fri. and leave Sun. Can you save me a parking spot? nuk nuk nuk

[MickeyD]

Thinking about going. Any Texas meeting up for convoy?

[ZZZZZR1]

Thinking about going. Any Texas meeting up for convoy?

Yes sir! I think there are at least 5 minimum.

Dave Adams is the lead there!

:cheers:

David

[MickeyD]

Yes sir! I think there are at least 5 minimum.

Dave Adams is the lead there!

:cheers:

David

What's his screen name?
Thanks,

[ZZZZZR1]

What's his screen name?
Thanks,

He will hit you up today. There is a nice group coming from Texas!

:cheers:

David

[Fully Vetted]

What's up MickeyD? This is David. Right now the Texas Crew caravan is only about 4 strong but I'm sure I'll be getting confirmations from a couple of more. I'm going to start a thread in the Southwest Region Forum here in the next couple of days with the travel plan suggestion so we can all coordinate on the best day to leave and so forth. Look forward to meeting you. If you haven't registered I would if I were you. Rooms are going fast. Hey, which Z are you thinking of bringing?

[Jetjock]

Working on the days off but am registered for the event. Don't forget about Gordon's class on that Thursday morning. Check out the Southeast Region for more.

[vandornjim]

I’ve invited another guest speaker for this year’s BBQ at the Gathering. Some of you might remember the original Corvette Action Center. It was originally staffed by Gordon Killabrew, Jerry Watts, and Harold White. I was talking to Jerry yesterday and invited him to talk at our BBQ. I explained that some of what we all think of “old stuff” is actually new to many new owners and some of you old dudes who have forgotten the good ‘ol days. J
He’s going to check with Judi and see what they can arrange.
I’ll tell ya, back in those days I came to work at 4:30am my time because I knew they were working at the plant already (6:30 their time). I couldn’t wait to get updates as far as production VIN’s coming through, checking on orders for my buddies, lots of things. If Jerry can make it, you’ll have a chance to hear some interesting stories about the build of the ZR-1s.
And there was much more than the build. We actually took some out for “testing” and it was amazing how each one was different. Some were up on horsepower (most of the white ones) and some were very low on power. They were mostly purple and turquoise models…
We’ve already got 28 registered including some notorious names from the past. It’s gonna be fun!:cheers:
See registration:
http://automastersofbg.com/?page_id=1153 (http://automastersofbg.com/?page_id=1153)

[boostedmaxPSI]

Thinking about going. Any Texas meeting up for convoy?

With that many ZR-1's you must mean you are thinking about which one to drive!!!

I'm registered. I will either leave on Tuesday or Wednesday depending on when the bulk of the group from TEXAS is going.

I'm also registered for the JVD BBQ.

Where are we meeting up?

[FU]

Does anyone need a room at BG ? I understand that there are no more room's available that weekend. PM me if you need a room.

[Jetjock]

I have one at my house if worst case scenario. It's a Corvette bedroom with ZR-1 stuff. I have a garage also.

[ZZZZZR1]

Over 70pp registered!!!!

We are going to add JIM JANDIK (clutch expert) to the agenda too!

:cheers:

David

[RHanselman]

Does anyone need a room at BG ? I understand that there are no more room's available that weekend. PM me if you need a room.

You backing out or are you looking for a roomy?

Cheers,

[LancePearson]

My travel plans changed so earlier this week I gave my reservation at the Holiday Inn up.....perhaps in 2014.

[FU]

You backing out or are you looking for a roomy?

Cheers,


Look's like I'll be arriving much later than originally planned.

Can someone tell me why the price of the room's at the Plaza are much higher than last year ?

[ZZZZZR1]

Look's like I'll be arriving much later than originally planned.

Can someone tell me why the price of the room's at the Plaza are much higher than last year ?

Frank,

rate was $109 last year and Robert got us breakfast for 2 included in the price. (same rate as this year)

We have the same rate and breakfast included too.

:cheers:

David

[FU]

We should be able to get a lower rate at the Holiday Inn being that we have such a large group. I'm pretty sure the Holiday Inn preferred rate is less than we are paying , a better rate would help out our member's.

[tomtom72]

Frank,

rate was $109 last year and Robert got us breakfast for 2 included in the price. (same rate as this year)

We have the same rate and breakfast included too.

:cheers:

David

Hasn't that been the same rate as it's always been? It seems to me that I've been paying that rate since '08????

[ZZZZZR1]

David
Hasn't that been the same rate as it's always been? It seems to me that I've been paying that rate since '08????
__________________
1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member & NY State Director

Tom

I think we have has this rate for the past 2 or 3 years. Before that is was $5 cheaper





We should be able to get a lower rate at the Holiday Inn being that we have such a large group. I'm pretty sure the Holiday Inn preferred rate is less than we are paying , a better rate would help out our member's.

Their weekend rate is higher and so I their discounted rate

The government rate is lower an if available you can get it and still get counted as a group attendee too

Keep in mind our rate includes breakfast for 2pp (thanks Robert!!)

Cheers

David

[FU]

Ahhhhh so Robert is doing brealfast for us :cheers:
That's mighty nice of you Mr. D

[cvette98pacecar]

Ahhhhh so Robert is doing brealfast for us :cheers:
That's mighty nice of you Mr. D

I just got the hotel to include it in our room cost.

[ZZZZZR1]

Jim Jandik (clutch expert) has confirmed he is coming and will give a seminar on what clutches are available / questions owners have

Also talking to John Heinricy (racing legend and gm engineer) and Fred Gallasch (gm exec)about coming as well

:cheers:

David

[gbrtng]

I did not see drag racing on the NCM schedule - did I miss something?

[ZZZZZR1]

Registration cut off is tomorrow!

Here is the agenda

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[ZZZZZR1]

Click here to register:

http://www.corvettemuseum.org/registration/gathering/registration.shtml

Call Karen if you want to call and make reservations @ the NCM:

Direct Number: 270-467-8804
or use the 800# with extension 164

Here is our hotel:

Holiday Inn University Plaza
1021 Wilkinson Trace
Bowling Green KY 42103
Ph: (270) 745-0088
Ask for the group rate for: ZR-1 and GS Registry
$109 Per night this includes Breakfast for 2 People.


Here is the address for the Museum:

National Corvette Museum
350 Corvette Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101-9134
1-800-53VETTE(83883)

Don't miss the Jim Jandik ZF 6-speed Clutch Review discussion Friday @ 1:30pm!


Any questions, please post up!


:cheers:

David

[Corbusa]

I'll be there friday morning. How far from the holiday inn is the NCM ? It sure will be good to meet you guys....I'll be pulling a 24+ hour shift that day.

[FU]

JVD's BBQ is now a club event ?? Did the club endorse this ?

[FU]

I did not see drag racing on the NCM schedule - did I miss something?

And the answer is................................................ ......

[ZZZZZR1]

JVD's BBQ is now a club event ?? Did the club endorse this ?

Frank.

Same info for 4 months on the ncm's site. We post it so owners / members can see it

And the answer is................................................ ......

Unfortunately there is no drag racing as you very well know

[ZZZZZR1]

I'll be there friday morning. How far from the holiday inn is the NCM ? It sure will be good to meet you guys....I'll be pulling a 24+ hour shift that day.

Maybe 8 miles? (Aprox)

:cheers:

David

[A26B]

I just checked the NCM agenda for the Gathering and did not see any mention of an auction or similar attraction for the banquet. Will there be anything besides the meal?

Also, is the Registry going to be conducting any raffles, drawings, silent auction or similar activity at the Gathering?

Point me in the right direction if I missed it. If not, don't you think vendor, private, NCM donations that will go home with some lucky attendee, should be published to create interest in attending the banquet?

[ZZZZZR1]

I just checked the NCM agenda for the Gathering and did not see any mention of an auction or similar attraction for the banquet. Will there be anything besides the meal?

Also, is the Registry going to be conducting any raffles, drawings, silent auction or similar activity at the Gathering?

Point me in the right direction if I missed it. If not, don't you think vendor, private, NCM donations that will go home with some lucky attendee, should be published to create interest in attending the banquet?

Jerry

Great points! The NCM has never done this in the past but
we should look into it! Thanks

We are doing the same thing we do each year with drinks before
dinner, dinner and the auction after

We will have the raffle for the SW headers too!

Again thanks for the input Jerry!!

:cheers:

David

[vandornjim]

I just checked the NCM agenda for the Gathering and did not see any mention of an auction or similar attraction for the banquet. Will there be anything besides the meal??


Well Gang, the BBQ dinner tickets are in. BBQ reg deadline May 12th.

Steaks CHicken COLD BEER, and FRIENDS!!

Well, we ordered some special items to be used for your dinner tickets here at the 2013 BBQ, May 16th. I think we got all the “good” colors. Can’t seem to find the purple or turquoise but I hear Hib and Kimberly won’t come anyway…..Breck neither.

And remember, only those registered get one! Deadline, May 12th.

http://automastersofbg.com/2013-gathering/ (http://automastersofbg.com/2013-gathering/)

[cvette98pacecar]

Well Gang, the BBQ dinner tickets are in. BBQ reg deadline May 12th.

Steaks CHicken COLD BEER, and FRIENDS!!

Well, we ordered some special items to be used for your dinner tickets here at the 2013 BBQ, May 16th. I think we got all the “good” colors. Can’t seem to find the purple or turquoise but I hear Hib and Kimberly won’t come anyway…..Breck neither.

And remember, only those registered get one! Deadline, May 12th.

http://automastersofbg.com/2013-gathering/ (http://automastersofbg.com/2013-gathering/)


I know I have Dark Purple, Not sure about the Turquoise.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I know I have Dark Purple, Not sure about the Turquoise.

Sounds intersting, hmmmm????

Turquoise???...............Dark Purple??? =D>

[cvette98pacecar]

Sounds intersting, hmmmm????

Turquoise???...............Dark Purple??? =D>

I guess two of your cars do fit into that category. Are you bringing the Dk Purple 95 to BG?

[FU]

That dark purple "grew" on me. Another super color would be Joe's car.

[Kevin]

Jerry

Great points! The NCM has never done this in the past but
we should look into it! Thanks

We are doing the same thing we do each year with drinks before
dinner, dinner and the auction after

We will have the raffle for the SW headers too!

Again thanks for the input Jerry!!

:cheers:

David

funny I won an autographed dealer promo car in a silent auction years ago

[cvette98pacecar]

That dark purple "grew" on me. Another super color would be Joe's car.

I had a narrow body Dark Purple 95 and that car was gorgeous.
Joe's Aqua is also a very good looking car.

I am guessing with age comes maturity. I have never liked red corvettes ever. Now I own two one year only color red Corvettes.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Nope. Bringing the Turq car.... THUMPER