XJSman89
Administrator 
Posts: 6,309
Staff Member
|
Post by XJSman89 on Jun 30, 2010 9:49:27 GMT -6
 It's that time again! We're all winding down from Auroras in Aurora (or I still am, at least!) and we're all thinking about the upcoming meet in Springfield, Missouri. To answer your questions, yes! It's still a go. I spoke with Randy last night and he says the more the merrier! We went to the Aurora, MO Chamber of Commerce car show last year and they loved us so we figured we would plan it around that this year as well. The meet will be October 1st-3rd this year. On Friday the 1st we will all arrive sometime around dinner. I still have to confirm with Randy but I believe we will be heading to the drag strip Friday evening once everyone gets there. I'll probably be at Randy's by 4ish. It's something like $30 a car for unlimited runs. You don't have to participate if you don't want to of course, but you should still come and watch the fun! No helmet or special harnesses needed. On Saturday the 2nd we will wake up early and head to the car show in Aurora, MO. We show off our cars for a bit, check out all the cars there, (There are some cool ones!) and wait for our cars to be judged. We were in the Parade last year also. We were supposed to throw candy out of the car to kids but mostly it was Zach trying to hit Randy with smarties... it was still a blast nonetheless. ;D They will probably want a picture for the newspaper again too. They loved the whole "Auroras in Aurora" thing.  After we're done with the car show we'll take a drive down Route 66 to a restored fill-up station that Randy found for a photo op. The drive is gorgeous with a lot of twists and turns. It was by far my favorite part of the trip. Saturday evening we'll hang out at Randy's by the campfire and roast some hot dogs and s'mores, chat, and enjoy eachother's company. Sunday we can hang out for a bit, finish up any last minute work we may have, and head home. I assume the IL kids will want to get out of there early so they can be home at a decent hour. I will be camping as I have the past two years. Randy has quite a few acres so there is more than enough space for everyone. My tent fits four comfortably and I have another 12 person tent that I can bring if needed... if you plan on camping then let me know what I can do to help. It doesn't get too chilly at night since its only October but there are also quite a few hotels/motels in the area if you would rather not "rough it." ;D  Here's Randy's Address: 5875 w farm rd 104 Springfield, MO 65803 Please post any questions, comments, etc. here. I hope we get a good turnout this year! I'll be driving down from Lawrence, KS on Friday around 12 hopefully. If anyone wants to caravan we can figure that out too. Now who all can make it?? |
|
|
|
Post by RCSRGREAT on Jun 30, 2010 10:08:27 GMT -6
ill be the first to confirm that ill be there. dont know weather ill be camping or not though, depends on if Liz comes with.
|
|
XJSman89
Administrator
Posts: 6,309
Staff Member
|
Post by XJSman89 on Jun 30, 2010 14:23:01 GMT -6
Excellent! I'll be there of course. Lance should also be there seeing as how he's IN Springfield... he has no excuse not to. ;D
Tony? Rob? Zach? How about you guys?
And Andy? You've made this exact drive before so I know it can be done!
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2010 20:49:06 GMT -6
 of course I will be in attendance! Like I would pass up a chance to take on the purple people eater? Even though I've already beat you once. 
|
|
|
|
Post by lanceslambos on Jul 1, 2010 10:13:27 GMT -6
i think it was more like 20 to be in the car show and 30 at the track. maybe Collins can confirm. if you wait till the last minute you might not get in. please make arrangements by contacting Shannon and giving her your address. be sure and mention that your with the aurora car club, they were pretty enthralled by the idea. they will mail a form to you and you can send them a check by mail. paying in advance will save you 5 bucks. ok let's do this thing.
Aurora MO. Chamber of Commerce
121 East Olive / PO box 257
Aurora MO. 65605
Shannon Walker phone 417-678-4150
chamber fax 417-678-1387
email auroracoc@mo-net.com
i just spoke with Shannon, those of us who received a form by mail last year will automatically get one in the mail this year too. if you don't hear something from they by sept. 1st you better contact her.
|
|
XJSman89
Administrator
Posts: 6,309
Staff Member
|
Post by XJSman89 on Jul 1, 2010 14:06:39 GMT -6
I just gave Shannon a call and gave her my address. She seemed pretty excited when I told her we would hopefully have 5-6 of us there this year. Its definitely worth it to pre-regiester. I believe its cheaper to do it that way also.
I'm not sure how much it was... I guess we'll see!
|
|
RCA1186
Administrator
Rob
Go Pack Go!
Posts: 4,836 
Staff Member
|
Post by RCA1186 on Jul 2, 2010 10:19:31 GMT -6
I can't confirm 100% that I'll be there but it will be more likely I will than not lol. I'll say 85-90% sure haha depends how I'm doing with cash then
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2010 20:57:38 GMT -6
I'm definately heading out. Already got the weekend off work. IL guys, from springfield it is roughly a 4-6 hour drive depending on whether or not we hit traffic like I did last year...oh and construction. I would be more than willing to travel in a "pack" with the IL group. Odds are you have to swing south anyways. Collins, I can get Fri,Sat,Sun, and Mon. off. Considering the grand tour that you gave me of lawrence last year and the fact we were cut short in visiting time, would you like to provide room and board sunday evening for a "get together" of sorts? I hope to have the 300M, but if you guys know me, you guys know my track record of cars changes monthly. Atleast this year I will have a car almost worth entering into the car show. And one that can definately do a bit better at the drag strip then the GA did. ;( But as far as throwing candy goes...I still plan on knocking randy in the head with a smartee. OH! And, to any of you following behind randy with a sunroof. His cigarette butts like to fly through your OPEN sunroof and burn your arm. Just fair warning.  |
|
|
|
Post by lanceslambos on Jul 24, 2010 14:42:34 GMT -6
yes Collins it was cheaper to "enroll" or whatever first... 5 bones IIRC. if anyone has a decent movie camera or recording digital bring it. we need 5 good minutes of film, still shots included, with a variation of the car show, camping, historic route 66 and drag strip. so for recap here's an intinerary Friday October 1st get to Springfield, MO. & arrive at Randy's house early afternoon. meet and greet / hangout, pitch tents and leave for Ozark International Raceway aka Raceway Park promptly together by 5:15 or so. it's about 25 miles SE from Randy's one way as the crow flies (no recaps of last year please  this way we can get there while it's still daylight and see what we're doing arrive at Raceway Park 5:45 - 6:00 pm Raceway Park 8529 State Highway U Rogersville, MO 65742 (417) 738-2222 bring about 20 bucks, run a few times trying different stuff, tire pressures, IAT resistor, MAP sensor. leave back for Randy's whenever ready. grill a dog & shoot the bull by the fire. maybe Jaysin will come again! hit the hay... Saturday October 2nd wake, shake & bake by 8 AM for a 27 mile NW (as the crow flies) trip across some beautiful and historic Missouri farm roads, keeping a look out for one room schoolhouses, log cabins & horse drawn farm implements. we will be off and on historic US66 through this drive. plenty of vintage gas pumps here. no immediate rush, there's breakfast food around to be had & a few photo opportunities around some corners. arrive in Aurora MO. roughly by 9:00 AM, first 100 cars get dash plaques. grab parking spots & get registered. now it's time to clean your car ;D show & shine @ 9 am check out the competition and street rods. there will be everything from very old to vintage to modern muscle machines. they should finish judging by noon. judging done by noon hang out and scare off people like Collins  or pretend to be occupied by your car...several hundred to a few thousand people will see you and your car today. enjoy it when people ask what it is. bask in other people's stories of these fine automobiles. this is not some small car show at all. The city has held this annual event for over 25 years now, this year is the 26th. 2 pm car cruise parade a parade rounds out the day at 2 pm. i was the last car in line last year besides the cop car behind me  while Zach and Randy had food fights and Collins scared little girls with his straight pipes. ;D ahhh good times throwing candy at kids. this year we'll be sticking around for the awards ceremony since we won last year much to our surprise. awards ceremony @ 4pm (ya...we'll stick around this time ) leave Aurora & head back towards Randy's that late afternoon (5-6pm) stopping along the way for possible ACNA calendar shots and stuff that we want on old route 66. arrive beside Springfield Branson airport / Randy's place and do whatever Sunday October 3rd work on cars, take down tents..................... |
|
Randy T.
Administrator
☯ AURORA GXP ☯
Posts: 3,758
Staff Member
|
Post by Randy T. on Jul 27, 2010 15:33:02 GMT -6
You guys are crazy . And I don't even smoke, aura1, what are you talking about? Hey, btw, did you leave a tackle box in my garage last year? I still have it just noticed it in my attic, finally remembered to ask you. I am really looking forward to going to the track again, that was a blast. |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2010 7:48:08 GMT -6
You guys are crazy . And I don't even smoke, aura1, what are you talking about? Hey, btw, did you leave a tackle box in my garage last year? I still have it just noticed it in my attic, finally remembered to ask you. I am really looking forward to going to the track again, that was a blast. Yup, sure ya don't. And yeah, that tackle box would be mine. Along with any other unknown items that could fit in a trunk. |
|
XJSman89
Administrator
Posts: 6,309
Staff Member
|
Post by XJSman89 on Jul 28, 2010 8:33:08 GMT -6
All that sounds good to me. I can't wait to see everyone! And yes we'll have to make a good video this year. I still have last year's to finish up; I haven't had ANY free time this summer.
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2010 11:59:57 GMT -6
All that sounds good to me. I can't wait to see everyone! And yes we'll have to make a good video this year. I still have last year's to finish up; I haven't had ANY free time this summer. Liar Just tell the GF you would like some space, tell her its not her, its ACNA. We all know what SHOULD come first in your life. Besides me! ;D |
|
|
|
Post by tpunk on Jul 31, 2010 20:32:07 GMT -6
Can I say probably? I missed the IL meet, so making this one would definitely be awesome. I'm going to plan for it and we'll see how things pan out. I should know for sure by around September.
|
|
Randy T.
Administrator
☯ AURORA GXP ☯
Posts: 3,758
Staff Member
|
Post by Randy T. on Aug 5, 2010 22:10:15 GMT -6
Oh a probably is fine! Hope you can make it! |
|
RCA1186
Administrator
Rob
Go Pack Go!
Posts: 4,836
Staff Member
|
Post by RCA1186 on Aug 7, 2010 17:19:39 GMT -6
So its looking like I will probably make it |
|
|
|
Post by lanceslambos on Aug 7, 2010 21:57:50 GMT -6
well we hope you do make it man...after all its history in the making lol.
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2010 14:10:10 GMT -6
well we hope you do make it man...after all its history in the making lol. yeah! You will get to see Lance's 12ft intake!!  |
|
|
|
Post by lanceslambos on Aug 11, 2010 15:44:07 GMT -6
well we hope you do make it man...after all its history in the making lol. yeah! You will get to see Lance's 12ft intake!! nope, i went back with the oem elbow many months ago. |
|
Randy T.
Administrator
☯ AURORA GXP ☯
Posts: 3,758
Staff Member
|
Post by Randy T. on Aug 11, 2010 21:51:57 GMT -6
well we hope you do make it man...after all its history in the making lol. yeah! You will get to see Lance's 12ft intake!! ROFL!!! |
|
Randy T.
Administrator
☯ AURORA GXP ☯
Posts: 3,758
Staff Member
|
Post by Randy T. on Aug 11, 2010 21:55:53 GMT -6
So its looking like I will probably make it That's great! I hope you do! Would like to see your Aurora in person! |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2010 16:37:27 GMT -6
I'm gettin all kinds of excited for this! Just picked up chromes for the chrysler, hoping to get a bra for the front of it, HIDS installed at the meet. Oh YEAH!!! Oh...almost forgot. Can't wait to see everyone. Will Jaysin be attending?
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2010 16:38:17 GMT -6
** and, will anybody be coming through the Springfield, IL area? offer still stands to crusie with ya.
|
|
|
|
Post by RCSRGREAT on Aug 17, 2010 19:14:34 GMT -6
** and, will anybody be coming through the Springfield, IL area? offer still stands to crusie with ya. Ill be going right through Springfield from Chicago area.... |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2010 19:46:41 GMT -6
Wellll...I shall plan my route accordingly. What time are you leaving chi?
|
|
|
|
Post by RCSRGREAT on Aug 17, 2010 19:54:35 GMT -6
im still not sure honestly. ill ask this, when do you plan on wanting to leave? what day?
|
|
|
|
Post by RCSRGREAT on Aug 17, 2010 20:04:43 GMT -6
takes me about 3 hours to get to springfield from where i live ( not counting traffic)
|
|
XJSman89
Administrator
Posts: 6,309
Staff Member
|
Post by XJSman89 on Aug 18, 2010 1:53:51 GMT -6
Zach, were you still planning on coming to Lawrence a day early and leaving for Springfield from there? If you wanted to roll with Don that might be better... you would just have to leave REALLY early.
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2010 14:36:12 GMT -6
im still not sure honestly. ill ask this, when do you plan on wanting to leave? what day? Oh thats right! This is a multi day trip. DUH I was planning on being there around 2-3 pm. Sooo I would need to leave springfield by about 10-11 am on friday. We do have the drag strip to be at by 7pm I think. Collins doesn't think he will be there till closer to 5. I guess Randy would be the only one who could really answer what time he wants us there. RANDY??? |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2010 14:44:57 GMT -6
Roll call! So far, if my count is right, we have.
Randy(RandyT)
Collins(XJSman89)
Lance(Lanceslambos)
Zach(Aura1)
Don(rcsrgreat)
Rob(rca...forgot the rest.)
|
|
of course I will be in attendance! Like I would pass up a chance to take on the purple people eater? Even though I've already beat you once. 
this way we can get there while it's still daylight and see what we're doing 
while Zach and Randy had food fights and Collins scared little girls with his straight pipes. ;D ahhh good times throwing candy at kids. this year we'll be sticking around for the awards ceremony since we won last year much to our surprise. 
