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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Springfield IL
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2008 Route 66 Mother Road Festival Sept. 26-28
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. |
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If the price of gas is not too far out of sight, I am planning on being there.
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Projekt 2009 - Der OPEL GT 1971 Opel GT (Green) 10/28/06 VIN: 77 232 5469 Build date: 10/70 1972 Opel GT ..(Red) .05/11/07 VIN: 77 237 3202 Build date: 11/71 That's not rust, that's Patina. If it don't rain, I'll be there. Other Cars: 2006 Solstice (Aggressive) 2010 Fusion Hybrid (White) LINK to my picture Albums LINK to some short movie clips of car shows. |
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Troy, MI
Posts: 333
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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 |
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UFO pel abductee.
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Posts: 2,242
Real Name: Mark Paar (not Parr)
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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.
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-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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Opeler
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 101
Real Name: Gerry
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John,
count me in also. Ran into a problem last year but things have changed a bit since then on many fronts. Gerry
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Mequon (Near Milwaukee) Wisconsin
Posts: 649
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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. |
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: kenosha, wi
Posts: 379
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I will be there. I can not miss it. Every year i have fun.
Nice show. Count one more. Pete
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UFO pel abductee.
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Posts: 2,242
Real Name: Mark Paar (not Parr)
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Bumpety, bump.
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UFO pel abductee.
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Posts: 2,242
Real Name: Mark Paar (not Parr)
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I seem to recall 28 total different Opels over two days. May have been 26.
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Springfield IL
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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 |
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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.
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Opeler
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Brookston, Indiana near West Lafayette
Posts: 46
Real Name: Randall Stirm
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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 |
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Loves Park, IL (Rockford area)
Posts: 805
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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!!
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: kenosha, wi
Posts: 379
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I will be there. Yes on the t-shirt and sweat shirt.
Pete
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UFO pel abductee.
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Posts: 2,242
Real Name: Mark Paar (not Parr)
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I just made room reservations for Friday and Sat. nights, no problems.
$66/night single. She had the OMC info.
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