2009 Spring AutoFair!

Ooooner · 01-26-2009

April 4th and 5th are the dates for the Spring AutoFair. I am needing to know who will be attending with an Opel by February 1st. The spaces are limited this Spring so the speedway officials need a count from each car club as to how many plan to come so they can organize the event. Right now, I have about 8 commitments. Please let me know soon! You can contact me at CarolinaOpelClub@aol.com or through his site.
The Spring AutoFair is the bigger of the two AutoFair's held each year. A great show to kickoff the new summer show season!
As usual, there will be BBQ on Friday night at my house and we will go to Quaker Steak and Lube on Saturday night after the show.

Gas is cheap now so make plans to attend.

Aardvaark · 01-26-2009

Wish Lowes was closer. I had a great time last year for the Opel Nationals,
but the drive is........well a very, very long one from central IA.

What a great location for car shows though!
Ya'all have a great time!

heimue · 01-26-2009

I guess one of the commitments is from me. I will be there - one person, one Opel.

Dieter

Phoenix · 01-26-2009

Definately in. I wouldn't turn down Roy's BBQ!

Ooooner · 01-27-2009

Great to hear Dieter and Tony are coming, too! I have you on the list to receive your free passes!
Anyone wishing to attend the Spring AutoFair in Charlotte, NC April 4th and 5th, please contact me and let me know so I can get your passes for you.

Ooooner · 02-24-2009

Just a "Bump" to get this back on the page again! If anyone is interested in coming to the Spring AutoFair in April, let me know!

As usual, I will be having a BBQ at my house on Friday evening, the night before the Saturday show. 12 hours of slow cooked pork BBQ over hickory wood should be enough to get you here!

Ooooner · 03-07-2009

Another Bump to the top! Only about 4 weeks to go before the 2009 show season begins at Lowe's Motor Speedway for the 2009 Spring AutoFair! If you are interested in making the show, let me know as soon as possible!

73Manta72gt · 03-08-2009

I'm ready save me two tickets. I drove the 1.1 GT around some this weekend.
It loves warm weather.

hrcollinsjr · 03-08-2009

Anyone attending the AutoFair needing Opel parts, it looks like I'll be in my truck again making deliveries. The sooner you put your orders in the better the chance that I can come up with the parts.

On that note I'm looking for a part from "OldOpelGuy". Stephen, I hope you've had a chance to look for an Ascona back glass for me.

Harold

Ooooner · 03-14-2009

I just wanted to give you an update on our parking arraignments for the 2009 Spring AutoFair on Saturday, April 4th. We are assigned to the infield, on the grass, next to pit road. So, once again, we are going to have a great spot to show off our cars! Get them all washed up and pretty for the show!
The gates to the racetrack open at 6:30 AM but I think we can probably stick to our usual schedule of meeting at TGI Friday's by 6:45 AM and then leaving there and go over to the track at 7 AM together. As usual, they want everybody in place by 7:30 AM because the gates to the public open at 8 AM. There is one thing that the AutoFair people have asked all car clubs and that is please stay longer than pulling out early. The people who pay to get in come to see car clubs as well as the vendors so the longer we can stay, the better. They said that they know some people just have to leave early but if most of us could stay longer on Saturday, that would help the show. They have even asked the vendors to do the same thing.
I will give out the passes and windshield sticker when we meet on Saturday morning at the restaurant. If you would rather for me send the map, passes and windshield sticker to you in the mail, just let me know and I will get it out to you.
As usual, Hotel Ooooner will host a "party" Friday evening with Baby Back Ribs and Pork BBQ served! You will also be more than welcome to find a place on the floor, couch, recliners, etc., Friday night to help save you a hotel room.
There are 56 car clubs slated to be at the AutoFair. Some of the car clubs have over 200 cars. The "Best Of Show" winner of each club will get to compete for the overall "Best In Show" award on Sunday! I found out that there is a waiting list of car clubs wanting to show off their clubs at the AutoFair but because of the space, they have to wait until another car club stops coming. This is a great event so come and enjoy!
Looking forward to seeing everyone again! Hope you can make it!

hrcollinsjr · 03-16-2009

Originally Posted by Ooooner

I found out that there is a waiting list of car clubs wanting to show off their clubs at the AutoFair but because of the space, they have to wait until another car club stops coming.

Like the "Red" Mustang club, "Blue" Mustang club, etc.

Harold

Ooooner · 03-16-2009

Originally Posted by hrcollinsjr

Like the "Red" Mustang club, "Blue" Mustang club, etc.

Harold

You must be referring to the YELLOW Mustang club!

hrcollinsjr · 03-16-2009

Originally Posted by Ooooner

You must be referring to the YELLOW Mustang club!

We're a non discriminatory club, we accept Opel's of all colors, right Vickie?

Harold

P.S. I understand you and Allen aren't going to make it this year.

saxybiker · 03-16-2009

The color is "RASPBERRY" and I'm sticking to it!

As of Saturday, it looked like we couldn't make it. However, it seems to be a situation that is changing daily. If Allen doesn't have to go down and drive his parents back home, there is an off chance we could make it. So, Roy, save us a little space on your floor...... just in case a last minute trip down becomes possible.

We'd sure hate to pass up that BBQ!

Vickie & Allen

Ooooner · 03-16-2009

Originally Posted by saxybiker

So, Roy, save us a little space on your floor...... just in case a last minute trip down becomes possible.

We'd sure hate to pass up that BBQ!

Vickie & Allen

No Problem! There is always a place at Hotel Ooooner for You and Allen. As a matter of fact, You and Allen would probably be given the "Presidential" suite at Hotel Ooooner!

hotrodder1969 · 03-16-2009

hey roy any room to put up a tent in the yard i have a friend coming with me to the show so ill be there just need to see about the tent space dont want to drive if i drink

Ooooner · 03-17-2009

Originally Posted by hotrodder1969

hey roy any room to put up a tent in the yard i have a friend coming with me to the show so ill be there just need to see about the tent space dont want to drive if i drink

Elmer! There is all the space you need for a tent but there will be room on Hotel Ooooner's floor. Just bring a sleeping bag!

hrcollinsjr · 03-19-2009

Any Opel parts requests for me or anyone else need to be soon. I will be leaving the Sunday before the AutoFair. If it's anything I'll have to pull I probably need to know by Tuesday or Wednesday at the latest. This is weather dependent also, pulling parts in the cold and rain puts the cost beyond most Opeler's budgets.

Harold

hotrodder1969 · 03-19-2009

harold you know what i need if i can get the pop out window rubber it would be great thanks again for all your help in the past

Gary · 03-20-2009

Originally Posted by Ooooner

...but I think we can probably stick to our usual schedule of meeting at TGI Friday's

TGI Fridays?? All I remember from the Fall meet was a place called Hooters that Hallgeir recommended and one called Baby something or other that Baz recommended.

hallgeir · 03-20-2009

Originally Posted by Gary

TGI Fridays?? All I remember from the Fall meet was a place called Hooters that Hallgeir recommended and one called Baby something or other that Baz recommended.

I wish I could be there this year, at the car show that is. Yeah ok, Hooters too..

Gary · 03-20-2009

Originally Posted by hallgeir

I wish I could be there this year, at the car show that is. Yeah ok, Hooters too..

Memories: http://www.opelgt.com/forums/170662-post129.html

Ooooner · 03-20-2009

Meeting at TGI Friday's on Saturday morning around 6:30 to 6:45 is what we usually do but we did something different for the Nationals last September....

Hummmmm... Maybe Baby Dolls is a better place to meet! Meet there Friday evening then just go from there over to the race track Saturday morning!

hallgeir · 03-22-2009

Originally Posted by Gary

Memories: http://www.opelgt.com/forums/170662-post129.html

Thanks for the reminder, Gary. For some reason, this is how it is in my mind now, though.

Ooooner · 03-27-2009

If you plan on attending the AutoFair at the last minute, please let me know as soon as possible so I can arrange for you to get you and your car into the show field for free!

Looking forward to seeing everybody again!

01-26-2009	#1 (permalink)
Ooooner Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Concord, North Carolina Posts: 1,118 Real Name: Roy Bell	2009 Spring AutoFair! April 4th and 5th are the dates for the Spring AutoFair. I am needing to know who will be attending with an Opel by February 1st. The spaces are limited this Spring so the speedway officials need a count from each car club as to how many plan to come so they can organize the event. Right now, I have about 8 commitments. Please let me know soon! You can contact me at CarolinaOpelClub@aol.com or through his site. The Spring AutoFair is the bigger of the two AutoFair's held each year. A great show to kickoff the new summer show season! As usual, there will be BBQ on Friday night at my house and we will go to Quaker Steak and Lube on Saturday night after the show. Gas is cheap now so make plans to attend. __________________ Roy Bell 1973 Opel GT 74 Manta Rallye Concord, North Carolina Carolina Opel Club OMC

01-26-2009	#2 (permalink)
Aardvaark UFO pel abductee. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,240 Real Name: Mark Paar (not Parr)	Wish Lowes was closer. I had a great time last year for the Opel Nationals, but the drive is........well a very, very long one from central IA. What a great location for car shows though! Ya'all have a great time! __________________ -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

01-26-2009	#3 (permalink)
heimue "The Jägermeister" Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newnan, GA - greater ATL area Posts: 1,515	I guess one of the commitments is from me. I will be there - one person, one Opel. Dieter __________________ One 2.0-16V Opel is not enough

01-26-2009	#4 (permalink)
Phoenix Trouble Maker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Snellville, Ga Posts: 1,970 Real Name: Tony Holcomb	Definately in. I wouldn't turn down Roy's BBQ! __________________ Needs a 2dr Ascona, everyone else has one.

01-27-2009	#5 (permalink)
Ooooner Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Concord, North Carolina Posts: 1,118 Real Name: Roy Bell	Great to hear Dieter and Tony are coming, too! I have you on the list to receive your free passes! Anyone wishing to attend the Spring AutoFair in Charlotte, NC April 4th and 5th, please contact me and let me know so I can get your passes for you. __________________ Roy Bell 1973 Opel GT 74 Manta Rallye Concord, North Carolina Carolina Opel Club OMC

02-24-2009	#6 (permalink)
Ooooner Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Concord, North Carolina Posts: 1,118 Real Name: Roy Bell	Just a "Bump" to get this back on the page again! If anyone is interested in coming to the Spring AutoFair in April, let me know! As usual, I will be having a BBQ at my house on Friday evening, the night before the Saturday show. 12 hours of slow cooked pork BBQ over hickory wood should be enough to get you here! __________________ Roy Bell 1973 Opel GT 74 Manta Rallye Concord, North Carolina Carolina Opel Club OMC

03-07-2009	#7 (permalink)
Ooooner Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Concord, North Carolina Posts: 1,118 Real Name: Roy Bell	Another Bump to the top! Only about 4 weeks to go before the 2009 show season begins at Lowe's Motor Speedway for the 2009 Spring AutoFair! If you are interested in making the show, let me know as soon as possible! __________________ Roy Bell 1973 Opel GT 74 Manta Rallye Concord, North Carolina Carolina Opel Club OMC

03-08-2009	#8 (permalink)
73Manta72gt Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 341	I'm ready save me two tickets. I drove the 1.1 GT around some this weekend. It loves warm weather.

03-08-2009	#9 (permalink)
hrcollinsjr 2200 Post Club Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Posts: 2,266 Real Name: Harold Collins	Anyone attending the AutoFair needing Opel parts, it looks like I'll be in my truck again making deliveries. The sooner you put your orders in the better the chance that I can come up with the parts. On that note I'm looking for a part from "OldOpelGuy". Stephen, I hope you've had a chance to look for an Ascona back glass for me. Harold

03-14-2009	#10 (permalink)
Ooooner Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Concord, North Carolina Posts: 1,118 Real Name: Roy Bell	AutoFair Update I just wanted to give you an update on our parking arraignments for the 2009 Spring AutoFair on Saturday, April 4th. *We are assigned to the infield, on the grass, next to pit road.* So, once again, we are going to have a great spot to show off our cars! Get them all washed up and pretty for the show! The gates to the racetrack open at 6:30 AM but I think we can probably stick to our usual schedule of meeting at TGI Friday's by 6:45 AM and then leaving there and go over to the track at 7 AM together. As usual, they want everybody in place by 7:30 AM because the gates to the public open at 8 AM. There is one thing that the AutoFair people have asked all car clubs and that is please stay longer than pulling out early. The people who pay to get in come to see car clubs as well as the vendors so the longer we can stay, the better. They said that they know some people just have to leave early but if most of us could stay longer on Saturday, that would help the show. They have even asked the vendors to do the same thing. I will give out the passes and windshield sticker when we meet on Saturday morning at the restaurant. If you would rather for me send the map, passes and windshield sticker to you in the mail, just let me know and I will get it out to you. As usual, Hotel Ooooner will host a "party" Friday evening with Baby Back Ribs and Pork BBQ served! You will also be more than welcome to find a place on the floor, couch, recliners, etc., Friday night to help save you a hotel room. There are 56 car clubs slated to be at the AutoFair. Some of the car clubs have over 200 cars. The "Best Of Show" winner of each club will get to compete for the overall "Best In Show" award on Sunday! I found out that there is a waiting list of car clubs wanting to show off their clubs at the AutoFair but because of the space, they have to wait until another car club stops coming. This is a great event so come and enjoy! Looking forward to seeing everyone again! Hope you can make it! __________________ Roy Bell 1973 Opel GT 74 Manta Rallye Concord, North Carolina Carolina Opel Club OMC

03-16-2009	#16 (permalink)
hotrodder1969 Opeler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hickory nc Posts: 93	room hey roy any room to put up a tent in the yard i have a friend coming with me to the show so ill be there just need to see about the tent space dont want to drive if i drink

03-19-2009	#18 (permalink)
hrcollinsjr 2200 Post Club Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Posts: 2,266 Real Name: Harold Collins	Any Opel parts requests for me or anyone else need to be soon. I will be leaving the Sunday before the AutoFair. If it's anything I'll have to pull I probably need to know by Tuesday or Wednesday at the latest. This is weather dependent also, pulling parts in the cold and rain puts the cost beyond most Opeler's budgets. Harold

03-19-2009	#19 (permalink)
hotrodder1969 Opeler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hickory nc Posts: 93	parts harold you know what i need if i can get the pop out window rubber it would be great thanks again for all your help in the past

03-20-2009	#23 (permalink)
Ooooner Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Concord, North Carolina Posts: 1,118 Real Name: Roy Bell	Meeting at TGI Friday's on Saturday morning around 6:30 to 6:45 is what we usually do but we did something different for the Nationals last September.... Hummmmm... Maybe Baby Dolls is a better place to meet! Meet there Friday evening then just go from there over to the race track Saturday morning! __________________ Roy Bell 1973 Opel GT 74 Manta Rallye Concord, North Carolina Carolina Opel Club OMC

03-27-2009	#25 (permalink)
Ooooner Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Concord, North Carolina Posts: 1,118 Real Name: Roy Bell	If you plan on attending the AutoFair at the last minute, please let me know as soon as possible so I can arrange for you to get you and your car into the show field for free! Looking forward to seeing everybody again! __________________ Roy Bell 1973 Opel GT 74 Manta Rallye Concord, North Carolina Carolina Opel Club OMC Last edited by BQS4; 03-27-2009 at 12:42 PM.

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