Sun n Fun Video of the facility I took today...
01-25-2015, 11:57 AM
#61
Safety Car
It was a great event in a great new venue. 
It's a VAST improvement over Old Town.
We arrived Wed. afternoon and left Sat. afternoon. The only thing that spoiled a near perfect event was rain, which came in late Friday night, and continued till 9:30 AM Saturday morning. Then the rain stopped and things dried up.
We stayed at the Residence Inn by Marriott on Harden Blvd. There were numerous "chain" restaurants nearby .... ones that we could walk to. It was a nice, convenient location, about a 5 minute drive to the venue.
I'll get on my soapbox for a brief statement...
As a rule, "old folks", myself included, do not like change. Prior to the event, there was a lot of grumbling about the move to Sun N Fun.
Everyone was comfortable with Old Town, but you have to admit it was small, and had become very tacky and run down.
This new venue at Sun N Fun is spectacular. It's HUGE, and it will be a great venue for the event for years to come.
Chuck
It's a VAST improvement over Old Town.
We arrived Wed. afternoon and left Sat. afternoon. The only thing that spoiled a near perfect event was rain, which came in late Friday night, and continued till 9:30 AM Saturday morning. Then the rain stopped and things dried up.
We stayed at the Residence Inn by Marriott on Harden Blvd. There were numerous "chain" restaurants nearby .... ones that we could walk to. It was a nice, convenient location, about a 5 minute drive to the venue.
I'll get on my soapbox for a brief statement...
As a rule, "old folks", myself included, do not like change. Prior to the event, there was a lot of grumbling about the move to Sun N Fun.
Everyone was comfortable with Old Town, but you have to admit it was small, and had become very tacky and run down.
This new venue at Sun N Fun is spectacular. It's HUGE, and it will be a great venue for the event for years to come.
Chuck
CHUCK. But its the people.......and new cars and new friends. I finally went to FRISCO last October. It was fun. TUCSON in March should be also fun.
01-25-2015, 08:05 PM
#63
Safety Car
Thread Starter
Cars leaving the Hanger, and a COOL 1961 Story
Thanks to Sebring Bill, I got this story about John's '61 Corvette....Live!
about 2 minutes in is the best part.
Rich
p.s. Bill, After seeing this again, after you told me about that couple and John's car, I left without saying "Thanks" or anything. I got so excited I just flew away on you.
"THANK YOU BILL !!!!!"
about 2 minutes in is the best part.
Rich
p.s. Bill, After seeing this again, after you told me about that couple and John's car, I left without saying "Thanks" or anything. I got so excited I just flew away on you.
"THANK YOU BILL !!!!!"
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01-25-2015, 08:53 PM
#64
Thanks Rich your coverage was awesome. The days I didn't make it you have filled in. I think everyone thanks to you that didn't make it this year will be sure to come in 2016.
Dennis
Dennis
01-25-2015, 09:26 PM
#65
Racer
I have been attending this show since it was hosted at the old Cypress Gardens park. Since then it has been at several different locations. I am hoping that this will be the new NCRS winter show for a long time to come. This location offers room for expansion for vendors, spectator parking and show cars.
Thanks to all the volunteers.... great job. I am already looking forward to next years show.
Thanks to all the volunteers.... great job. I am already looking forward to next years show.
01-26-2015, 07:58 AM
#66
Melting Slicks
Great story Rich
It's a small world!
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01-26-2015, 08:24 AM
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It's all about the people.
I made my reservations for Denver a few days ago, and we MIGHT be going to Charlotte/Concord for the Regional in April.
01-26-2015, 08:30 AM
#68
Team Owner
Great video Rich.... Boy that previous owner of John's '61 is NOT a C1-sized guy. Looks like he'd be eyeballs-over-the-header when driving.
John was still smiling after the judging so he clearly had the right attitude about it. You go, you do the best you can, you learn, you improve and go at it again...eventually it pays off.
The black 63 Z06 was just awesome - a piece of jewelry....as Jimmy Carter once said, "....I was lusting in my heart!"...
John was still smiling after the judging so he clearly had the right attitude about it. You go, you do the best you can, you learn, you improve and go at it again...eventually it pays off.
The black 63 Z06 was just awesome - a piece of jewelry....as Jimmy Carter once said, "....I was lusting in my heart!"...
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01-26-2015, 08:43 AM
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2023 C1 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2015 C1 of the Year Finalist
Thanks to Sebring Bill, I got this story about John's '61 Corvette....Live!
http://youtu.be/mgjEtvA11Gk
about 2 minutes in is the best part.
Rich
http://youtu.be/mgjEtvA11Gk
about 2 minutes in is the best part.
Rich
I didn't quite catch it, do the previous owners still live in Okla?
01-26-2015, 09:45 PM
#71
4th Gear
Sun & Fun More fun than sun But greater than Old Town
What a Great improvement from old town, more than enough room for a few dozen more venders, plenty of room and need for more food venders, I sold all my stuff without even trying, and had a great time wandering around for a few days....Great to be there...hopfully next year too..