It is getting closer to the 2008 Opel Nationals in Charlotte, NC. Only 75 days! The number of registrations are starting to pick up and the hotel reservations have been steady as well. Be sure to register 30 days before the show to be guaranteed a spot at the hotel and show field. The hotel will let the Opel reserved rooms go back into to the general public a month before the actual show in September.
I have spoken to the event organizer and he has told me we will have an infield spot for our Opels, which means great exposure to the public! So things are beginning to come together real nicely.
Opel GT Source has graciously donated some of their usual great stuff for the show to help offset the costs involved in getting this show together. We are hoping to break even. Any extra money will be donated to OpelGT.com to help keep this great site up and running! Maybe Gary will be able to buy himself a hotdog or two!
Please patronize Opel GT Source for your Opel needs. They do a great job helping us with parts and guidance with our Opels! About the only thing left to do is to reserve the restaurants for Friday and Saturday evenings after the show.
Keith Lundholm has also made a "financial" contribution to the show which is very much appreciated. It will be used appropriately to help buy extra trophies, T-shirts, etc. Thank you Keith!
Here is the information you may need for the show:
Update: If you plan to arrive at the hotel on Thursday, you will need to let the desk clerk know that you are with the Opel Motorsports Club that is registered for Friday and Saturday nights. They will not be able to find "Opel Motorsports Club" for Thursday night.
It is time to start Pre-registering for the 2008 Opel Nationals in Charlotte, North Carolina. You will need to pre-register with me (Roy Bell) at CarolinaOpelClub@aol.com or on this site. The registration is FREE!
Please send me your Name, Address, telephone number and what model and year your Opel is that you plan to bring.
About a month before the Nationals, I will send out a packet with two passes to get you and someone else into the show field and a window sticker for the Opel. You will also receive any information that is needed for you to attend the show! Again, all this is Free if you bring an Opel!
If you do not already know, we have a hotel set up for all the "Opelers" to stay during the show. It is the University Place Hampton Inn in Charlotte. The hotel telephone number is 704-548-0905 to get your reservations. Be sure to tell the desk clerk that you are with the Opel Motorsports Club to receive a discounted rate of $99 per night. The show dates are Friday, September 5th, Saturday, September 6th and Sunday, September 7th.
You may also call me at 704-782-1866 if you have any questions. Just leave a message with a telephone number if you have to leave a message.
Looking forward to meeting new Opel people and seeing old friends!