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SparkyDL75 · 11-29-2012, 09:51 PM

Mods,
Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication to the Camaro Community!

It was so much fun getting to meet a lot of you last year. I missed the first 2 fests(one due to a kidney stone

and the other just wasn't affordable

to drive to Pheonix), but I plan to make every Fest from now on!

Pete,
I plan to be up there at least a day early again. I am at your disposal for any assistance you might need on the Camarocross.

I will PM you number so you can contact me if you need any help!

Camaro5FestIV is going to rock!!!!!

myawesomess · 11-29-2012, 10:09 PM

Called the Wyndham tonight (11/29/12). Was told that they will not know until 6 months before the event if they will be the Host Hotel.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 11-29-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by myawesomess

Called the Wyndham tonight (11/29/12). Was told that they will not know until 6 months before the event if they will be the Host Hotel.

Yeah, we said that.

Not sure about the 6 months thing though

edog · 11-29-2012, 10:48 PM

Is it August yet? I'm there...

FINALLYSATISFIED · 11-29-2012, 10:57 PM

No cruise? Ah! Please tell me this could possibly change?

*KILLER74Z28* · 11-29-2012, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MY1STCAMAR0

No cruise? Ah! Please tell me this could possibly change?

A cruise in Indy is a no go. TAG worked his @$$ off setting the cruise up in Indy and the officers changed it up on him as we were lining up to go. Everyone's Safety is number one on our list and the routes they give us just don't offer safety passage so to say.

*TAG UR IT* · 11-30-2012, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by F5ABM

Also, trying to find the pre-paid shirts was not easy. We asked at the host hotel on Thursday, nobody knew anything. Same thing on Friday at the track. Finally on Saturday we were able to locate them at the track.

Say what?!?!

Did you see at the back of the hotel, there was this HUGE room with about 75 to a hundred people constantly for a good 3 hours? We had the entire store set up back there and had a specific line just for preorders. Preorders were absolutely awesome. They helped in a HUGE way. People came up, id'd themselves, and off they went with their paid for shirts. we had everything alphabetically in order for a quick find and all. It was GREAT!

But, should we return to the same hotel, it'll be in the same room (with tons of windows on the back wall...you could easily see us). Should it be elsewhere else, word will spread quickly and we'll do our best to let everyone know where it's at. Plus, we'll ALWAYS be at the GM/Camaro5 tent.

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Originally Posted by SparkyDL75

We all love Apex Amanda!!

See you guys in Indy again!

Ok...if she's there again, I need to get a pic of her with my car. I might just have to blow it up to poster size! ...if....that's ok with her.

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Originally Posted by KILLER74Z28

A cruise in Indy is a no go. TAG worked his @$$ off setting the cruise up in Indy and the officers changed it up on him as we were lining up to go. Everyone's Safety is number one on our list and the routes they give us just don't offer safety passage so to say.

Oh, for the love of God, no cruise... 5 minutes into the cruise, I said, "oh hell....this was not what I was expecting....this isn't good...those flashers...oh no, someone's gonna wreck..."

No way. If it were Valdosta? Oh yeah...in a heartbeat!!!

dianeokie · 11-30-2012, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

That's a great suggestion, it has recently been discussed, but I can't remember the outcome. Bottom line is the registration part is something on the list to streamline.

and funny you ask because nametags for cars has been top of my list for the past 2 fests. I'll bump that tread up and we'll work that too. Thanks!!!

I'm betting that if you ask for a few more volunteers to work to register people early at the host hotel or be at the track to register cars as they arrive they'd be willing......I didn't mean me....or anything, but I might....

JusticePete · 11-30-2012, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dianeokie

I'm betting that if you ask for a few more volunteers to work to register people early at the host hotel or be at the track to register cars as they arrive they'd be willing......I didn't mean me....or anything, but I might....

sugar'n'spice · 11-30-2012, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Not sure yet... There are new options... it will be sorted out in the next few weeks and a new thread will be started.

Fabulous !

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Originally Posted by edog

Is it August yet? I'm there...

Edog ...are you excited ?? LOL !

Tysen · 11-30-2012, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dianeokie

I'm betting that if you ask for a few more volunteers to work to register people early at the host hotel or be at the track to register cars as they arrive they'd be willing......I didn't mean me....or anything, but I might....

+1. Going Wednesday this time.

MarylandSpeed · 11-30-2012, 03:25 AM

A lot of work goes into this, so hats off to the mods who manage it every year. As this thread shows, it can sometimes unfortunatly be a thankless job.

If I had to make any suggestion, it would be to make the track stuff one day, not two.

I felt like last year, after spending Friday in the heat at the track all day, and then everyone partying at the hotel, a lot of people who came the first day either did not come to the track at all Saturday, or did not stay long. Most people will spend some of one of the two days they are out there checking out the brickyard and other stuff also. Sure some people came in for Saturday only...but the net effect is that that all the people are never at the track at one time. LOR is huge, and despite the record turn out, the place did not seem anywhere near full. While I could not see the autocross, it never appeared the drag strip was very open and not that busy.

I think a Camaro5Fest where the first part of the show was managed on Friday from the hotel, with an informal meet and greet, show, and checking out the local scene, followed by Saturday at the track could work. I would also imagine it would keep costs down for the attendees. The first show was like I described, and it seemed to work well. I would actually say that first show had more people at the track at one actual time than at any point the last two shows.

RubyCamaro · 11-30-2012, 07:48 AM

Noooooooooooo! We need our track time! The heat was a big part of the problem. You can only take so much of it. I suspect we avoided having any problems with heat exhaustion because folks used their heads & stayed in when they needed to. Some folks also did not know when to be where & you could not always hear the overhaed announcements depending on where you were. We need more hydratiuon stations in the raceway area and maybe even in vending (maybe some of the vendors could have cups of water available???????? My sugestion. Decide on what rules to enforce & only have those. I was not happy sweltering in my long pants in the race area & seeing some of the guys race in their shorts. But either way, I will be there.

F5ABM · 11-30-2012, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F5ABM

Also, trying to find the pre-paid shirts was not easy. We asked at the host hotel on Thursday, nobody knew anything. Same thing on Friday at the track. Finally on Saturday we were able to locate them at the track.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Say what?!?!

Did you see at the back of the hotel, there was this HUGE room with about 75 to a hundred people constantly for a good 3 hours? We had the entire store set up back there and had a specific line just for preorders. Preorders were absolutely awesome. They helped in a HUGE way. People came up, id'd themselves, and off they went with their paid for shirts. we had everything alphabetically in order for a quick find and all. It was GREAT!

We did not stay at host hotel. But we stopped in there on Thursday afternoon. Asked several people where we could pick up shirts. Nobody seemed to know. I think we are planning to stay at the host this year, so maybe it will be easier.

11-29-2012, 09:51 PM	#603
SparkyDL75 SparkyDL75 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM/Grey Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: KY Posts: 376 View My Garage	Mods, Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication to the Camaro Community! It was so much fun getting to meet a lot of you last year. I missed the first 2 fests(one due to a kidney stone and the other just wasn't affordable to drive to Pheonix), but I plan to make every Fest from now on! Pete, I plan to be up there at least a day early again. I am at your disposal for any assistance you might need on the Camarocross. I will PM you number so you can contact me if you need any help! Camaro5FestIV is going to rock!!!!! __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 LS3 Black/Gray Exterior American Racing BLVD Black w/Machined(20x10) Mickey Thompson Street Comps(275/40 & 305/35) Suspension Pedders Pace Car Pkg w/ZL1 Upgrade; Pedders Upper & Lower Control Arm, Steering, & Differential Mount Bushings; Pedders SS Brake Lines; Pedders Dual Bearing Camber Plates; ZL1 Toe Link; Hawk Performance Ceramic brake pads Drivetrain Maggie2300(8psi-3.4pulley); CompCam; 85lb injectors; ZL1 fuel pump; ZR1 MAP; Centerforce DYAD Twin Disc clutch; Stainless Works LT headers; QTP Cutouts; Rotofab intake; RX catch can; Mike Norris tune 643rwhp 598 rwtq

11-29-2012, 10:48 PM	#606
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,832 View My Garage	Is it August yet? I'm there... __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending

11-30-2012, 07:48 AM	#615
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,241 View My Garage	Noooooooooooo! We need our track time! The heat was a big part of the problem. You can only take so much of it. I suspect we avoided having any problems with heat exhaustion because folks used their heads & stayed in when they needed to. Some folks also did not know when to be where & you could not always hear the overhaed announcements depending on where you were. We need more hydratiuon stations in the raceway area and maybe even in vending (maybe some of the vendors could have cups of water available???????? My sugestion. Decide on what rules to enforce & only have those. I was not happy sweltering in my long pants in the race area & seeing some of the guys race in their shorts. But either way, I will be there. __________________

11-29-2012, 10:09 PM	#604
myawesomess Drives: Black 2011 2SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Maumee, OH Posts: 42	Called the Wyndham tonight (11/29/12). Was told that they will not know until 6 months before the event if they will be the Host Hotel.

11-29-2012, 10:57 PM	#607
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: '15 Challenger Hellcat (sold) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,499	No cruise? Ah! Please tell me this could possibly change?

11-30-2012, 03:25 AM	#614
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	A lot of work goes into this, so hats off to the mods who manage it every year. As this thread shows, it can sometimes unfortunatly be a thankless job. If I had to make any suggestion, it would be to make the track stuff one day, not two. I felt like last year, after spending Friday in the heat at the track all day, and then everyone partying at the hotel, a lot of people who came the first day either did not come to the track at all Saturday, or did not stay long. Most people will spend some of one of the two days they are out there checking out the brickyard and other stuff also. Sure some people came in for Saturday only...but the net effect is that that all the people are never at the track at one time. LOR is huge, and despite the record turn out, the place did not seem anywhere near full. While I could not see the autocross, it never appeared the drag strip was very open and not that busy. I think a Camaro5Fest where the first part of the show was managed on Friday from the hotel, with an informal meet and greet, show, and checking out the local scene, followed by Saturday at the track could work. I would also imagine it would keep costs down for the attendees. The first show was like I described, and it seemed to work well. I would actually say that first show had more people at the track at one actual time than at any point the last two shows.