2008 Route 66 Mother Road Festival Sept. 26-28

opeljohn · 05-22-2008

Hello All
Been meaning to post on this for some time now but a couple of things have held me up. First of all I wanted to let the plans for a couple other events develop first. The big problem has been that a new promotional company has taken control of the event and I have not been able to get a lot of info on how that will effect our group. The guy I was dealing with is no longer part of the event so I am still not sure if we will get last years spot or even our old spot. We may also not get awards from the event as in the past. Nothing we can not overcome but a bit of a pain for right now. Anyway what I need right now is to try and get a feeling for how many of you may attend. I know the National Event in Charlotte is very close to the same time and a lot of folks may not be able to attend both. I would advise anyone who can to make the National Event, but if that is not possible or if you can do both please come to Springfield IL the last weekend in Sept. I need to talk to a Hotel about our group but I will need a rough idea on the number of rooms. The Route 66 Hotel was a bit of a problem last year but all in all okay. The rest of the event I think can go like last year. Friday dinner at Maverick Steakhouse and Saturday at Top Cats if it looks like we have a large group. Maybe D'arcy's pint if it's a smaller group. So for right now let me know how many rooms to ask for and then I will post more info as I get it.

sawdust · 05-22-2008

If the price of gas is not too far out of sight, I am planning on being there.

dcm013 · 05-22-2008

John, I'm hoping to make it to Springfied as well as going to Charlotte. I don't care about awards. I come to hang out with my fellow Opelers. Although I would hope that the new organizers would still appreciate having the Opel group participate.

Other than the AC quitting in my room at the Route 66 last year I have no real complaints against the place. It's certainly a very convenient location. The $66 room rate was nice too. Just don't eat dinner there!

Will we see you in Charlotte?

Don McLean

opeljohn · 05-22-2008

Unless something or someone changes my plans we will be driving the GT to Charlotte.

dcm013 · 05-22-2008

Originally Posted by sawdust

If the price of gas is not too far out of sight, I am planning on being there.

My grandfather told me long ago that gas is the cheapest thing you can buy for a car. Besides, I'm only spending my children's inheritance

Don

Aardvaark · 05-23-2008

Count me in. The Rt 66 Motel works for me but I'm not picky.
I don't care if we have awards either. I just like talking "Opel Shop" with
other Opelers and really enjoyed the whole car show last year.

Opelmn70 · 05-23-2008

John,
count me in also. Ran into a problem last year but things have changed a bit since then on many fronts.
Gerry

manta73wi · 05-23-2008

Hey John,
I'm in, too. Wouldn't miss it! Each of the 4 years I've been there has been just awesome, and I'm flexible with hotel, restaurant, etc. You and Connie always put together a fine time.
-Jeff W.

OpelAl · 05-23-2008

I will be there, really had a great time last year

anastosmotors · 05-23-2008

I will be there. I can not miss it. Every year i have fun.
Nice show. Count one more.
Pete

Aardvaark · 05-25-2008

Bumpety, bump.

scrapman · 05-26-2008

Hope to make it this year since I missed the 07 National. If I can make one, this one is in closer proximity to me. I will put the date on the calendar. Thanks John.

Rick

free4u2nv · 05-27-2008

anyone know how many Opels showed up in Springfield last year?

Aardvaark · 05-27-2008

Originally Posted by free4u2nv

anyone know how many Opels showed up in Springfield last year?

I seem to recall 28 total different Opels over two days. May have been 26.

rrossjr · 05-27-2008

Hi John,
I'm trying to get there again this year, assuming job, etc. cooperates.
Sorry you and Connie can't make it to Colfax. Hope to see you in Sept.
Ron in Indy

opeljohn · 06-13-2008

Running a little late this year but did finally get by the Route 66 Hotel today. I had them reserve 20 rooms for our group. As with last year we need someone to book the Executive suite for us to get the hospitality room attached to it. Room price this year is $66.00 per night with the same price available the Thursday before the event and the Sunday after.The cost of the Executive Suite will be more. You will need to ask for the rate for the Opel Motorsport Club. If we can book these up early we can maybe get a few more rooms if needed. Contact info is,
Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center
Ph. 217-529-6626
Route 66 Hotel Conference Center Banquets Meetings Conventions Hotels Springfield, Illinois

lezliewk · 06-13-2008

I am going to try and be there again, Sorry you had to miss the colfax show, of course you would have to had waterwings LOL. Maybe in the middle of winter would be good!!!!

I have heat as well as air.

opeljohn · 06-22-2008

Got a call from Vickie Gage tonight about room reservation problem. Has anyone else tried to book a room yet? I will try and contact Hotel tomorrow. Also is there any interest in a t-shirt this year?
John

Mach1Tom · 06-23-2008

John,

I'll be there again this year. I'll call in the next day or so for my room. I would definitely be interested in buying a T-shirt or sweatshirt again also.

~ Tom

lezliewk · 06-24-2008

i am going to try again this year, Have not got reservations yet. I will let you know if there is a problem

rmstirm · 06-24-2008

I am also planning to go to the Route 66 car show this year AND driving my Opel this time if I get some things fixed on it in time. I have not made reservations yet, but will soon. I may be taking my son, Taylor, with me this time. He really enjoys car shows as much as I do. I might even let him do alittle of the driving.

Randy in Brookston

Gordy · 06-24-2008

Chris and I will be there...just not sure if we'll just bring the GT or the GT and a Manta. Look forward to getting together again and I hope you can arrange the same weather as we had last year John!!

anastosmotors · 06-24-2008

I will be there. Yes on the t-shirt and sweat shirt.
Pete

Aardvaark · 06-24-2008

I just made room reservations for Friday and Sat. nights, no problems.
$66/night single. She had the OMC info.

saxybiker · 06-24-2008

Originally Posted by Aardvaark

I just made room reservations for Friday and Sat. nights, no problems.
$66/night single. She had the OMC info.

OK I'll try again... I must have gotten someone who didn't know what they were doing.

Vickie

05-22-2008	#1 (permalink)
opeljohn Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Springfield IL Posts: 376	2008 Route 66 Mother Road Festival Sept. 26-28 Hello All Been meaning to post on this for some time now but a couple of things have held me up. First of all I wanted to let the plans for a couple other events develop first. The big problem has been that a new promotional company has taken control of the event and I have not been able to get a lot of info on how that will effect our group. The guy I was dealing with is no longer part of the event so I am still not sure if we will get last years spot or even our old spot. We may also not get awards from the event as in the past. Nothing we can not overcome but a bit of a pain for right now. Anyway what I need right now is to try and get a feeling for how many of you may attend. I know the National Event in Charlotte is very close to the same time and a lot of folks may not be able to attend both. I would advise anyone who can to make the National Event, but if that is not possible or if you can do both please come to Springfield IL the last weekend in Sept. I need to talk to a Hotel about our group but I will need a rough idea on the number of rooms. The Route 66 Hotel was a bit of a problem last year but all in all okay. The rest of the event I think can go like last year. Friday dinner at Maverick Steakhouse and Saturday at Top Cats if it looks like we have a large group. Maybe D'arcy's pint if it's a smaller group. So for right now let me know how many rooms to ask for and then I will post more info as I get it.

05-23-2008	#6 (permalink)
Aardvaark UFO pel abductee. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,242 Real Name: Mark Paar (not Parr)	Count me in. The Rt 66 Motel works for me but I'm not picky. I don't care if we have awards either. I just like talking "Opel Shop" with other Opelers and really enjoyed the whole car show last year. __________________ -Mark '75 Manta Direct link to my album of Opel related parts catalogs and magazine articles for reference: http://www.opelgt.com/photopost/show...ser/23031/sl/a

05-23-2008	#7 (permalink)
Opelmn70 Opeler Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 101 Real Name: Gerry	Route 66 festival John, count me in also. Ran into a problem last year but things have changed a bit since then on many fronts. Gerry __________________ "I don't know where we're goin', but there's no sense bein' late." Matthew Quigley

05-23-2008	#10 (permalink)
anastosmotors Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: kenosha, wi Posts: 379	I will be there. I can not miss it. Every year i have fun. Nice show. Count one more. Pete __________________ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Pete Anastopoulos www.anastosmotors.com info@anastosmotors.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

05-25-2008	#11 (permalink)
Aardvaark UFO pel abductee. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,242 Real Name: Mark Paar (not Parr)	Bumpety, bump. __________________ -Mark '75 Manta Direct link to my album of Opel related parts catalogs and magazine articles for reference: http://www.opelgt.com/photopost/show...ser/23031/sl/a

05-22-2008	#3 (permalink)
dcm013 Opeler Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Troy, MI Posts: 333	John, I'm hoping to make it to Springfied as well as going to Charlotte. I don't care about awards. I come to hang out with my fellow Opelers. Although I would hope that the new organizers would still appreciate having the Opel group participate. Other than the AC quitting in my room at the Route 66 last year I have no real complaints against the place. It's certainly a very convenient location. The $66 room rate was nice too. Just don't eat dinner there! Will we see you in Charlotte? Don McLean

05-22-2008	#4 (permalink)
opeljohn Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Springfield IL Posts: 376	Unless something or someone changes my plans we will be driving the GT to Charlotte.

05-23-2008	#8 (permalink)
manta73wi Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mequon (Near Milwaukee) Wisconsin Posts: 649	Hey John, I'm in, too. Wouldn't miss it! Each of the 4 years I've been there has been just awesome, and I'm flexible with hotel, restaurant, etc. You and Connie always put together a fine time. -Jeff W.

05-23-2008	#9 (permalink)
OpelAl Opeler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: illinois Posts: 48	I will be there, really had a great time last year

05-26-2008	#12 (permalink)
scrapman Opelizer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 215 Real Name: Rick	Rt 66 Attendance Hope to make it this year since I missed the 07 National. If I can make one, this one is in closer proximity to me. I will put the date on the calendar. Thanks John. Rick

05-27-2008	#13 (permalink)
free4u2nv self admitted opel addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: mt.vernon,il. Posts: 220 Real Name: Michelle	anyone know how many Opels showed up in Springfield last year? __________________ free4u2nv My Opel doesn't just turn heads...it breaks necks!!

05-27-2008	#15 (permalink)
rrossjr Hoosier Opeler Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: indiana Posts: 540 Real Name: Ron	Hi John, I'm trying to get there again this year, assuming job, etc. cooperates. Sorry you and Connie can't make it to Colfax. Hope to see you in Sept. Ron in Indy

06-13-2008	#16 (permalink)
opeljohn Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Springfield IL Posts: 376	Hotel Info Running a little late this year but did finally get by the Route 66 Hotel today. I had them reserve 20 rooms for our group. As with last year we need someone to book the Executive suite for us to get the hospitality room attached to it. Room price this year is $66.00 per night with the same price available the Thursday before the event and the Sunday after.The cost of the Executive Suite will be more. You will need to ask for the rate for the Opel Motorsport Club. If we can book these up early we can maybe get a few more rooms if needed. Contact info is, Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center Ph. 217-529-6626 Route 66 Hotel Conference Center Banquets Meetings Conventions Hotels Springfield, Illinois Last edited by opeljohn; 06-13-2008 at 12:07 AM. Reason: add info

06-22-2008	#18 (permalink)
opeljohn Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Springfield IL Posts: 376	Got a call from Vickie Gage tonight about room reservation problem. Has anyone else tried to book a room yet? I will try and contact Hotel tomorrow. Also is there any interest in a t-shirt this year? John

06-23-2008	#19 (permalink)
Mach1Tom Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 386	John, I'll be there again this year. I'll call in the next day or so for my room. I would definitely be interested in buying a T-shirt or sweatshirt again also. ~ Tom

06-24-2008	#21 (permalink)
rmstirm Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Brookston, Indiana near West Lafayette Posts: 46 Real Name: Randall Stirm	Route 66 Show I am also planning to go to the Route 66 car show this year AND driving my Opel this time if I get some things fixed on it in time. I have not made reservations yet, but will soon. I may be taking my son, Taylor, with me this time. He really enjoys car shows as much as I do. I might even let him do alittle of the driving. Randy in Brookston

06-24-2008	#22 (permalink)
Gordy Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Loves Park, IL (Rockford area) Posts: 805	Chris and I will be there...just not sure if we'll just bring the GT or the GT and a Manta. Look forward to getting together again and I hope you can arrange the same weather as we had last year John!!

06-24-2008	#23 (permalink)
anastosmotors Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: kenosha, wi Posts: 379	I will be there. Yes on the t-shirt and sweat shirt. Pete __________________ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Pete Anastopoulos www.anastosmotors.com info@anastosmotors.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

06-24-2008	#24 (permalink)
Aardvaark UFO pel abductee. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,242 Real Name: Mark Paar (not Parr)	I just made room reservations for Friday and Sat. nights, no problems. $66/night single. She had the OMC info. __________________ -Mark '75 Manta Direct link to my album of Opel related parts catalogs and magazine articles for reference: http://www.opelgt.com/photopost/show...ser/23031/sl/a

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