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daveagogo1 · 09-29-2013, 11:29 AM

Someone scan the article and post it up. This rag is pretty hard to find.

flyer08 · 09-29-2013, 12:33 PM

How much money was made? I'm talkin profits...this can be used to make it bigger and better next year.

FitterMike · 09-29-2013, 01:21 PM

We were really hoping for a more central location next year that's for sure. Us Canadians would like to attend. I am directly almost directly north of Texas and it's still a 3400 km (2100 miles) each way can't imagine for the people wanting to come from Ontario or further east. Lots of really nice 5th gens up here that I know would make the trip in a heartbeat if it was within a reasonable distance.

*mlee* · 09-29-2013, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by daveagogo1

Someone scan the article and post it up. This rag is pretty hard to find.

LOL... exactly. I gave up on that rag a long time ago. We follow more of the relevant current stuff here anyways.

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Originally Posted by Char1ieone

I kinda agree with what CamatoNow says about the races though. I would love to see an elimination challenge in drag racing and something to get folks in the stands for a competition like that. I was assuming that since the COPOs had come out that a few of them would've turned out for that and it would have been such a treat to see 'em compete, even if it was only 4 that showed up.

Eliminations on a pro ladder is exactly what we had the last two years, with some bracket racing thrown in to ensure everyone can compete.

tpower · 09-29-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FitterMike

We were really hoping for a more central location next year that's for sure. Us Canadians would like to attend. I am directly almost directly north of Texas and it's still a 3400 km (2100 miles) each way can't imagine for the people wanting to come from Ontario or further east. Lots of really nice 5th gens up here that I know would make the trip in a heartbeat if it was within a reasonable distance.

We already have 14 from Ontario & Quebec ready to go !!

menendez1293 · 09-29-2013, 03:52 PM

I don't care what an article says. I still had a great time and I have respect for all the mods that helped out because organizing something so large is not easy. Some people might have different expectations while there is room for improvement as long as you go with an attitude of having a great time and meeting great people you will have a great time.

Overflow · 09-29-2013, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Denis

I still wanna go regardless of the article. But they gotta do it closer to MD for me to check it out. Maryland International Raceway sounds good.

It won't be anywhere near there for a couple years.

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Originally Posted by Cam2011

I think having it in Florida would be nice. I'd travel south for that, Texas is just too far for me.

I think it'll eventually come to Florida or back to Georgia. Probably not for a couple years though.

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Originally Posted by FitterMike

We were really hoping for a more central location next year that's for sure. Us Canadians would like to attend. I am directly almost directly north of Texas and it's still a 3400 km (2100 miles) each way can't imagine for the people wanting to come from Ontario or further east. Lots of really nice 5th gens up here that I know would make the trip in a heartbeat if it was within a reasonable distance.

Canadians have attended the fests in Georgia, Arizona and Indy. Trust me. Texas shouldn't be a problem for the Canadians. I think they like to travel.

Avalnch · 09-29-2013, 10:43 PM

Unless it's held in Nevada or Cali, I doubt if anyone from the wet coast will go.

Overflow · 09-30-2013, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalnch

Unless it's held in Nevada or Cali, I doubt if anyone from the wet coast will go.

A ton of west coasters are coming to Houston.. Just saying.

Char1ieone · 09-30-2013, 10:41 AM

I'm sure that quite a but from the SoCal & Nevada areas will show up. There was just shy of 900 Camaros that attended the one in Phoenix back in '11 unless I am mistaken.

This is a question to the mods if they are reading this, but is it difficult to get owners of the COPOs to come out to next years event? It would be amazing if there was a 5th Gen COPO gathering to see how many of the 69 2013 COPOs could attend. Maybe even see if GM could bring one of the convertible COPO to the event...if they haven't auctioned it off already.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 09-30-2013, 10:48 AM

No worries. We are back on rotation

FireCracker · 09-30-2013, 10:52 AM

I was at fest 3 and this years.. I had fun at both

granted there were more people at the 3rd one, but it was still tons of fun

Super excited for Houston!!

FitterMike · 09-30-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tpower

We already have 14 from Ontario & Quebec ready to go !!

If there is a crew from the west going and I can convince my wife I will be there.

*KILLER74Z28* · 10-01-2013, 07:02 PM

I think there is a little confusion when it comes to the Fest's real purpose...

What everyone needs to remember is that camaro5 is not worried about how big we can push the numbers, that goes for both people attending and profits made. As mentioned many times prior to this thread, when all is said and done we barely break even and we're good with that. Everyone that works on the fest is a volunteer.

The Fest is about providing our members and nonmembers with a weekend of Camaro fun! A weekend filled with Parking Lot Meet and Greets, Vendors, a Car Show, Drag Racing, CamaroCross and the opportunity to meet the Chevrolet Camaro Team face to face.

09-29-2013, 01:21 PM	#17
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09-29-2013, 10:43 PM	#22
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10-01-2013, 07:02 PM	#28
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,782 View My Garage	I think there is a little confusion when it comes to the Fest's real purpose... What everyone needs to remember is that camaro5 is not worried about how big we can push the numbers, that goes for both people attending and profits made. As mentioned many times prior to this thread, when all is said and done we barely break even and we're good with that. Everyone that works on the fest is a volunteer. The Fest is about providing our members and nonmembers with a weekend of Camaro fun! A weekend filled with Parking Lot Meet and Greets, Vendors, a Car Show, Drag Racing, CamaroCross and the opportunity to meet the Chevrolet Camaro Team face to face. __________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

09-29-2013, 12:33 PM	#16
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	How much money was made? I'm talkin profits...this can be used to make it bigger and better next year.

09-29-2013, 03:52 PM	#20
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	I don't care what an article says. I still had a great time and I have respect for all the mods that helped out because organizing something so large is not easy. Some people might have different expectations while there is room for improvement as long as you go with an attitude of having a great time and meeting great people you will have a great time.

09-30-2013, 10:41 AM	#24
Char1ieone Fear the Red Bow Tie Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: La Mesa/Las Cruces, NM & El Paso, TX Posts: 1,762 View My Garage	I'm sure that quite a but from the SoCal & Nevada areas will show up. There was just shy of 900 Camaros that attended the one in Phoenix back in '11 unless I am mistaken. This is a question to the mods if they are reading this, but is it difficult to get owners of the COPOs to come out to next years event? It would be amazing if there was a 5th Gen COPO gathering to see how many of the 69 2013 COPOs could attend. Maybe even see if GM could bring one of the convertible COPO to the event...if they haven't auctioned it off already.

09-30-2013, 10:52 AM	#26
FireCracker Banned Drives: a car Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: not where i wanna be :) Posts: 2,114	I was at fest 3 and this years.. I had fun at both granted there were more people at the 3rd one, but it was still tons of fun Super excited for Houston!!