Special CAC Parking at FunFest 2006

[JohnGrawcock]

I’m pleased to announce that arrangements are being made for Corvette Action Center group parking at Corvette FunFest 2006 hosted by Mid America Motorworks on September 15th, 16th, and 17th at their corporate headquarters in Effingham, IL.

If you have not been to FunFest, you don’t know what you’re missing. Mike Yager and gang put on a great show. Check out the link below to their web sight for a recap of FunFest 2005.

http://www.madvet.com/-/shop?category=1.299

If you plan to attend, I suggest that you make your hotel reservation ASAP. This is a massive event. Area hotels will fill up fast.

Group parking will add to the fun by allowing you to meet some of your follow CAC members face-to-face. To sign-up for CAC group parking, simply post a reply in this thread stating your intention to do so.

I hope to see you soon.

Sincerely,
John G.

[cj5nutz]

I am as good as there !
Wow a year is a long time to wait for this again .
Room's reserved at Super 8.
Now to start saving money for next year .:BOW :v

[dbaumis]

Sounds like fun, count me in. Can anyone recommend a good clean hotel to stay at for this weekend?

Don

[LT4man]

John,

I was flying under the radar, but apparently I was picked up. :L

I will be in Effingham next year. Count me in.

This will be my 11th show. Wow! How time flies.

Save The Wave! :w

[67HEAVEN]

I’m pleased to announce that arrangements are being made for Corvette Action Center group parking at Corvette FunFest 2006...........

Sincerely,
John G.

Nice work, John. :beer

[mqqn]

Hi John -

I would love to park with my CAC friends next year!

best regards -

mqqn

[JohnGrawcock]

Nice work, John. :beer
Thanks. The only problem is that I'm not sure how to keep the thread visible enough for the next 11 months to insure that potentially interrest members will see it. Any suggestions? ;shrug

[67HEAVEN]

Thanks. The only problem is that I'm not sure how to keep the thread visible enough for the next 11 months to insure that potentially interrest members will see it. Any suggestions? ;shrug

Gee, let me think................. ;)

[mqqn]

Thanks. The only problem is that I'm not sure how to keep the thread visible enough for the next 11 months to insure that potentially interrest members will see it. Any suggestions? ;shrug

Hi John -

I think it is best to start the thread up a couple of months before the event, then we can make up dash cards and get a good count for the Yeagers.

Probably not a great need for the number right away - as we will likely be in the same field as most of the CAC wound up this year (I was in the CF field, but proudly displayed my CAC dash card....

best regards -

mqqn

[Roscoe]

Hi John -

I think it is best to start the thread up a couple of months before the event, then we can make up dash cards and get a good count for the Yeagers.

Probably not a great need for the number right away - as we will likely be in the same field as most of the CAC wound up this year (I was in the CF field, but proudly displayed my CAC dash card....

best regards -

mqqn

Made it this year and have reservations at Comfort Suites for next year!!

Watch for BBQ details there on Friday night...

Roscoe....

[JohnGrawcock]

Hi John -

I think it is best to start the thread up a couple of months before the event, then we can make up dash cards and get a good count for the Yeagers.

Probably not a great need for the number right away - as we will likely be in the same field as most of the CAC wound up this year (I was in the CF field, but proudly displayed my CAC dash card....

best regards -

mqqn

The purpose of starting the thread now is to make the membership aware of the CAC presence at FunFest while is still easy to make reservations for next year. Area hotels fill up fast so I reccommend booking a room asap.

Several of us already have reservations at Super 8 just off highway 70 at the highway 32/33 exit. This is the exit where you'll find Friday's, Wal-mart, ect. If anyone would like to join us, please do so.

I have to provide Mid America with a final count one month prior to FunFest. That is when they finalize the layout. Therefore, the deadline to signup for CAC parking will be around Aug 14th 2006.

[JohnGrawcock]

All,

I will eventually need to determine a reasonably accurate count based on this thread. Please clearly indicate somewhere in your post that you want to be included in CAC group parking. If you would also vote yes in the attached pole we will have a running count of participants.

Thanks,
John G.

[JohnGrawcock]

Made it this year and have reservations at Comfort Suites for next year!!

Watch for BBQ details there on Friday night...

Roscoe....
:drool:

[BLUEDUCE]

We'll be there. Already have our reservations.



Donna

[JohnGrawcock]

We'll be there. Already have our reservations.



Donna
Yet another opertunity to get those wheels.;)

[cj5nutz]

Thanks. The only problem is that I'm not sure how to keep the thread visible enough for the next 11 months to insure that potentially interrest members will see it. Any suggestions? ;shrug

Maybe a post or two would help now and then , How are ya buddy.

I have not got my confirmation letter yet from Super 8. They said a couple weeks . I might call again. Feel better when I have it in my hand..
Not doing the Waldorf again !

[BLUEDUCE]

Yet another opertunity to get those wheels.;)


Roger is already for the chrome wheels. I think he's sorry we didn't get them this year. Going to try and work a deal with our parts manager so that we can get some sort of a credit for ours. Roger wanted them now but because we are only driving until October 31st might as well wait until next spring.

Donna

[JohnGrawcock]

Maybe a post or two would help now and then , How are ya buddy.

I have not got my confirmation letter yet from Super 8. They said a couple weeks . I might call again. Feel better when I have it in my hand..
Not doing the Waldorf again !
Hi Scott,:w

How are you? I could use a good Corvette bash about now. I'd have to say life pretty much sucks at the moment. :puke

I don't think we have our confirmation letter yet either. No worries, It will come.

[JohnGrawcock]

Roger is already for the chrome wheels. I think he's sorry we didn't get them this year. Going to try and work a deal with our parts manager so that we can get some sort of a credit for ours. Roger wanted them now but because we are only driving until October 31st might as well wait until next spring.

Donna
I'm usually not a big fan of chrome wheels, but I'd have to agree that they do look very good on yellow vettes.

[cj5nutz]

Hi Scott,:w

How are you? I could use a good Corvette bash about now. I'd have to say life pretty much sucks at the moment. :puke

I don't think we have our confirmation letter yet either. No worries, It will come.

Jump in that Vette and ride back down here , we can have a bash in our back yard .:L

[JohnGrawcock]

Jump in that Vette and ride back down here , we can have a bash in our back yard .:L
I'd take you up on that if I had any free time.:beer

[cj5nutz]

The purpose of starting the thread now is to make the membership aware of the CAC presence at FunFest while is still easy to make reservations for next year. Area hotels fill up fast so I reccommend booking a room asap.

Several of us already have reservations at Super 8 just off highway 70 at the highway 32/33 exit. This is the exit where you'll find Friday's, Wal-mart, ect. If anyone would like to join us, please do so.

I have to provide Mid America with a final count one month prior to FunFest. That is when they finalize the layout. Therefore, the deadline to signup for CAC parking will be around Aug 14th 2006.

John are you still out there somewhere? I am packed and ready to go !

[JohnGrawcock]

John are you still out there somewhere? I am packed and ready to go !
:w Right here.

Your packed already? I guess we can try to ignore that musty smell your cloths will have after ten months in the suitcase. Hope the socks were clean when you them in.
;LOL

I typically spend days or weeks cleaning and/or making improvements to one of the cars prior to FunFest. Packing is strictly a last minute thing for me. Usually do it right after I load the cleaning supplies into the car.

[JohnGrawcock]

:w Bump

[Evolution1980]

I voted YES. Right now, I can say that I'll plan on attending. However, I'll have to see what finances are like a year from now. Especially since this is only 2 months after CruiseFest 2006. Plus with my new car payment, funds are gonna be tight for the next, ohhh...5 years!!!

As for keeping the thread alive, once the time gets closer, any of the Admins can pin it to the top of the forum so it's always at the top, regardless of last time posted.

[JohnGrawcock]

I voted YES. Right now, I can say that I'll plan on attending. However, I'll have to see what finances are like a year from now. Especially since this is only 2 months after CruiseFest 2006. Plus with my new car payment, funds are gonna be tight for the next, ohhh...5 years!!!


I hope you can make it. You might want to make your room reservation now. It will be a pain to find something open later on. You can always cancel or pass it along to someone else if you have to back out. Some of us are staying at the Super 8 one exit west of Mid America on I70. I'll send you a PM with their number in case your interested.
:beer

[cj5nutz]

I hope you can make it. You might want to make your room reservation now. It will be a pain to find something open later on. You can always cancel or pass it along to someone else if you have to back out. Some of us are staying at the Super 8 one exit west of Mid America on I70. I'll send you a PM with their number in case your interested.
:beer

Did you ever get your comfirmation from Super 8 ?
<Counting the Days>

[JohnGrawcock]

Did you ever get your confirmation from Super 8 ?
<Counting the Days>
I don't think I've received anything in the mail yet. Have you? I might call them tomorrow just to be safe.

[cj5nutz]

I don't think I've received anything in the mail yet. Have you? I might call them tomorrow just to be safe.

NO, Nothing at all, and they told me when I called maybe a couple weeks before I would get it, their couple weeks is up !

I am not a happy hotel camper right now anyway , we drove 11 hours last week to find that a hotel had given our room away that we reserved weeks before , and to make it worse , I called them the day before we left and the confirmed that we had our room waiting on us....grrrrrr..

Probably be a good thing if you called this time , hahahaha ..

[JohnGrawcock]

NO, Nothing at all, and they told me when I called maybe a couple weeks before I would get it, their couple weeks is up !

I am not a happy hotel camper right now anyway , we drove 11 hours last week to find that a hotel had given our room away that we reserved weeks before , and to make it worse , I called them the day before we left and the confirmed that we had our room waiting on us....grrrrrr..

Probably be a good thing if you called this time , hahahaha ..
Linda called the hotel this morning and confirmed that they do have our reservation. They gave her the confirmation number over the phone. Maybe they didn't send out confirmation letters this year. Anyway, I've stayed at this hotel every year for a long time and I've never had any problems.

Don't sweat it. If they lose your reservation you can sleep in my bathtub.:upthumbs

If anyone else wants to join us at Super 8 there are still a few rooms left at this point.

[cj5nutz]

Linda called the hotel this morning and confirmed that they do have our reservation. They gave her the confirmation number over the phone. Maybe they didn't send out confirmation letters this year. Anyway, I've stayed at this hotel every year for a long time and I've never had any problems.

Don't sweat it. If they lose your reservation you can sleep in my bathtub.:upthumbs

If anyone else wants to join us at Super 8 there are still a few rooms left at this point.

Too funny .... Whats the # there ?

[JohnGrawcock]

Too funny .... Whats the # there ?
Just trying to be helpful.:)

The phone number is (217) 342-6888.

[cj5nutz]

Just trying to be helpful.:)

The phone number is (217) 342-6888.


Well. I have a reservation for two adults for those dates.. I guess we will see what happens then ... ;LOL Bathtub ;LOL You Kill ME ! ;LOL

[JohnGrawcock]

Well. I have a reservation for two adults for those dates.. I guess we will see what happens then ... ;LOL Bathtub ;LOL You Kill ME ! ;LOL
Good... The tub would have been crowded with two in it anyway. :L

[road_racefan]

Add me to the list. Looking forward to it.

[cj5nutz]

Its a Blast ... Glad you can make it !

[JohnGrawcock]

Add me to the list. Looking forward to it.
Consider it done. Glad to have you aboard.:w

[cj5nutz]

Good to see you again John , We are counting the days , Also.... The Mid-Missouri Corvette Cup is April 1 st. Just yell if you are interested, we have our reservations and I can give you all the details.

[JohnGrawcock]

Good to see you again John , We are counting the days , Also.... The Mid-Missouri Corvette Cup is April 1 st. Just yell if you are interested, we have our reservations and I can give you all the details.
Send me a PM with the details. We may be due for a visit with the in-laws in the St. Louis area around that time anyway.

[cj5nutz]

Send me a PM with the details. We may be due for a visit with the in-laws in the St. Louis area around that time anyway.
Email sent

[cj5nutz]

We need more people for Funfest.... Not too much longer , Only about 13,000 or so Vettes there last year..

[JohnGrawcock]

Are we there yet? Are we there yet? ...

[cj5nutz]

Its not too much longer !

[JohnGrawcock]

Its not too much longer !
It's about 6 months out. Luckily, We've got a couple of other events to look forward to between now and then.

[ZumZum]

You can count me in, Thanks

[cj5nutz]

Thata great , We need a big turnout from the CAC for this...

[JohnGrawcock]

You can count me in, Thanks
Welcome aboard. I'll post more details as the event approaches.

[ZumZum]

Welcome aboard. I'll post more details as the event approaches.

I'll keep my eyes peeled:beer

[flyinggem]

I would like to attend my first Funfest!
Flyinggem

[JohnGrawcock]

I would like to attend my first FunFest!
Flyinggem

:w We'll be glad to have ya.

Don't forget to contact Mid America Motorworks to preregister for FunFest 2006. You can register over the phone or using the following web link.
http://www.madvet.com/-/shop?category=1.323

I also recommend that you make your hotel reservations right away.

Regards,
John G.

[cj5nutz]

Another month has past and its time to revive this thread ...
We have Cruisefest just around the corner and before you know it , Funfest is here !
Mid America puts on a great show.
Be sure to register asap at www.madvet.com and get those hotel reservations booked .
Remember last year over 13,000 Corvettes showed up and theres only so many rooms to go around.
Look forward to seeing all my fellow CACers there !

The countdown is on!
http://www.madvet.com/shop?category=1.270

[JohnGrawcock]

Hi all,

The FunFest Saturday evening entertainment this year will be REO Speedwagon. It looks like, once again, Mid America Motorworks is going all out to make FunFest a great event.

[Evolution1980]

Hi all,

The FunFest Saturday evening entertainment this year will be REO Speedwagon. It looks like, once again, Mid America Motorworks is going all out to make FunFest a great event.REO Speedwagon is going all out??? Nah..they need the BlenderGeneral and CruiseFest Idol Janine if they are going to go all out. :D

[partspup]

I will be attending my first funfest and have hotel room already. Count me in on parking if room. I also have another CAC member that is coming from Ark to attend and I know he will want to park with group also. We have registered with Mid America online. What else do we need to do, besides enjoy everything. I don't know what kind of hotel we got, everything was pretty well booked, we are staying at the Paridise Hotel?:w

[cj5nutz]

I will be attending my first funfest and have hotel room already. Count me in on parking if room. I also have another CAC member that is coming from Ark to attend and I know he will want to park with group also. We have registered with Mid America online. What else do we need to do, besides enjoy everything. I don't know what kind of hotel we got, everything was pretty well booked, we are staying at the Paridise Hotel?:w

Just show up and have fun !

[JohnGrawcock]

REO Speedwagon is going all out??? Nah..they need the BlenderGeneral and CruiseFest Idol Janine if they are going to go all out. :D
I guess the BlenderGeneral and the CruiseFest Idol had better book a room?
:upthumbs

[JohnGrawcock]

I will be attending my first funfest and have hotel room already. Count me in on parking if room. I also have another CAC member that is coming from Ark to attend and I know he will want to park with group also. We have registered with Mid America online. What else do we need to do, besides enjoy everything. I don't know what kind of hotel we got, everything was pretty well booked, we are staying at the Paridise Hotel?:w
I'm using this thread to keep track who is going and how many parking spaces we need. If you and your friend both vote yes in the attached poll it will help keep the count accurate. What's your friends user name?

[flyinggem]

I would like to attend my first Funfest!
Flyinggem
Ohh . By the way I did register and secured a room. When I started calling for the room it took several calls. The hotels were all filled already. I feel sorry for anybody looking for a room now!

[flyinggem]

Ohh . By the way I did register and secured a room. When I started calling for the room it took several calls. The hotels were all filled already. I feel sorry for anybody looking for a room now!
Since this is my first fest...I have what may seem like a dumb question? How do you find everyone (CAC) with 13,00+ corvettes there?
Jim

[JohnGrawcock]

Ohh . By the way I did register and secured a room. When I started calling for the room it took several calls. The hotels were all filled already. I feel sorry for anybody looking for a room now!
Where did you end up?

[JohnGrawcock]

Since this is my first fest...I have what may seem like a dumb question? How do you find everyone (CAC) with 13,00+ corvettes there?
Jim
You park with them in the area reserved for CAC. Otherwise, it's very difficult to find anyone. For example, my dad showed up at FunFest looking for me last year and we never found each other. I didn't know he'd been there until he called me a week or two later.

[partspup]

I'm using this thread to keep track who is going and how many parking spaces we need. If you and your friend both vote yes in the attached poll it will help keep the count accurate. What's your friends user name?
I think it's night flyer, I will confirm name but I do know that he is attending and does want to park with CAC group.:w

[snydley55]

Better half and I plan on being there, I voted for your count. We live close 'nuff, ok a little closer than stop light city, so we will just get in early
Saturday and head home whenever. Assuming Sunday morning. Ahh the old days of van-ins, I love my vette but doubt sleeping in it would be a big hit. (If this vettes a rockin... naw not the same.)

[JohnGrawcock]

Better half and I plan on being there, I voted for your count. We live close 'nuff, ok a little closer than stop light city, so we will just get in early
Saturday and head home whenever. Assuming Sunday morning. Ahh the old days of van-ins, I love my vette but doubt sleeping in it would be a big hit. (If this vettes a rockin... naw not the same.)
We are famous for our stop lights, but I still haven't found the beach.:L
Will see ya there.

[Baldie88]

I plan on attending but will be coming up just for Saturday with the local club. Probably going to park with all of them. Been on CAC for a number of years now but only met one of you in person. Looking forward to putting faces with names.

I think the club, St. Louis Corvette Club, puts up a tent so if you see it plan on stopping by.

Ron
"Baldie88"

[snydley55]

We are famous for our stop lights, but I still haven't found the beach.:L
Will see ya there.

At least you have a song even if it is wrong tied to a good drinking movie... :beer

Never heard of and New Ross songs, kinda hope I never will...

[JohnGrawcock]

At least you have a song even if it is wrong tied to a good drinking movie... :beer

Never heard of and New Ross songs, kinda hope I never will...
Maybe if the TV show "Friends" makes a comeback.:D

[snydley55]

Maybe if the TV show "Friends" makes a comeback.:D

ha not likely with around 300 people everyone knows everyone or at least thinks they do, no Friends songs gonna appear around here :eyerole

[6 Shooter]

We're counting down to Corvette Funfest 2006 on September 15th - 17th (http://www.madvet.com/shop?category=1.270)

http://content.madirect.com/community/funfest/1964WorldsFairCar.jpg

Free REO Speedwagon Concert, Saturday night, Sept. 16th. (http://www.speedwagon.com/)

[cj5nutz]

We're counting down to Corvette Funfest 2006 on September 15th - 17th (http://www.madvet.com/shop?category=1.270)


http://content.madirect.com/community/funfest/1964WorldsFairCar.jpg


Free REO Speedwagon Concert, Saturday night, Sept. 16th. (http://www.speedwagon.com/)


I went up there Saturday , you would not believe how things have changed since last year. Mike is pulling out all the stops for this !
I am a little worried about the patch of yellow in last years photos , looks like yellow snow ;LOL

See you there ! We are planning on taking both Vettes !

[6 Shooter]

I am a little worried about the patch of yellow in last years photos, looks like yellow snow.I'd be worried If I drove wHiTe too!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/cyal8tr/MAMFunfest2005.jpg

Power Yellow Boys over there @ 9 o'clock! :upthumbs

Later - D

[cj5nutz]

Here is mine !

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-3/1156516/MAMFunfest20051.JPG

[Evolution1980]

Doing some quick counting and calculations...in the front portion of that picture, the area before all the buildings, there's somewhere in the area of 1600 Corvettes. Not bad... :D

[cj5nutz]

Doing some quick counting and calculations...in the front portion of that picture, the area before all the buildings, there's somewhere in the area of 1600 Corvettes. Not bad... :D

Last year there was about 13,000 showed up all together . They are expecting over 15,000 this year. You should come on down Andre !

Free REO Speedwagon Concert Saturday night !

[JohnGrawcock]

The size of this event is why club parking was a must do this year. Otherwise, it's too difficult to find each other.

If this years layout is similar to the previous two, we should be parked near the area that cj5nutz pointed out in the photo above.

[Evolution1980]

Free REO Speedwagon Concert Saturday night !Sorry, REO Speedwagon isn't exactly a huge draw for me... :L

[6 Shooter]

Sorry, REO Speedwagon isn't exactly a huge draw for me...Yep - They're not for kids!

[Evolution1980]

Yep - They're not for kids!Yeah, they're more for the old people like yourself... :eyerole

[6 Shooter]

Yeah, they're more for the old people like yourself...Ya got that right kid! ;)

[cj5nutz]

Sorry, REO Speedwagon isn't exactly a huge draw for me... :L


Kids these days ! ;LOL

[Evolution1980]

Heaven forbid they book a band that might actually make you want to get out of your seat! Don't want to throw that back out or slip a disc! And it's not the like Corvette is the smoothest driving vehicle out there! Can't have ya driving all doped up on your vics and percs!

PS - And when I say "getting out of your seat", I don't mean because your stool softener or diuretic kicked in right in the middle of a song!

[cj5nutz]

Heaven forbid they book a band that might actually make you want to get out of your seat! Don't want to throw that back out or slip a disc! And it's not the like Corvette is the smoothest driving vehicle out there! Can't have ya driving all doped up on your vics and percs!

As I understand , they had the 4 Tops booked first. I don't know who cancelled who .

At my age foot tapping is about as good as it gets without risking injury. :L

[snydley55]

[quote=snydley55]Better half and I plan on being there,

Now for a slight problem... my nephew is getting married on Saturday... now if figure we solve this problem by just sending a check since I missed fun fest last year... and too make it even better he wants to borrow the vette to go to the reception...

[cj5nutz]

[quote=snydley55]Better half and I plan on being there,

Now for a slight problem... my nephew is getting married on Saturday... now if figure we solve this problem by just sending a check since I missed fun fest last year... and too make it even better he wants to borrow the vette to go to the reception...

First of all NOBODY borrows the Vette ! :D
Second , if he was worthy to drive the Vette he would not schedule a wedding on Funfest weekend.
:L

[JohnGrawcock]

[quote=snydley55]

First of all NOBODY borrows the Vette ! :D
Second , if he was worthy to drive the Vette he would not schedule a wedding on Funfest weekend.
:L
I agree. Anyone that sets themself up with an anniversary that conflicts with FunFest doesn't deserve a Vette. He'll have to get a divorce if he ever wants to attend. At least, that's the advice I gave the last guy that used his anniversary as an excuse for not being there. If he likes Vette's you better tell him to change the date or the marriage is doomed from day one.

Can you tell that :v. :L

[snydley55]

[quote=snydley55]

First of all NOBODY borrows the Vette ! :D
Second , if he was worthy to drive the Vette he would not schedule a wedding on Funfest weekend.
:L

While he should have had better sense than to schedule a doomed wedding on the FunFest weekend, I don't mind allowing for the occasional borrowing of quality equipment to teach the younguns that there are finer things in life!:D

[cj5nutz]

One week closer . I am trying to get the 71 ready for the trip but its going to be tough. Its so hot today that I had to just stop and come inside. Brakes,tires and hoses and a little tuning and we are ready.
At least I hope we are ready, never know what might pop up.

John, is the Claret ready ? Are we there yet? Are you packed yet? :D

[JohnGrawcock]

One week closer . I am trying to get the 71 ready for the trip but its going to be tough. Its so hot today that I had to just stop and come inside. Brakes,tires and hoses and a little tuning and we are ready.
At least I hope we are ready, never know what might pop up.

John, is the Claret ready ? Are we there yet? Are you packed yet? :D
No, no, and no but on the up side I'm done pouring concrete on 100° days.:D

[JohnGrawcock]

All,

I received an E-mail from Mid-America requesting our approximate count. Later this week I'll be sending them a number. Please help me make sure that everyone you know who plans to attend Fun-Fest is aware of this thread so that we can include them in our group. The approximate count at this point is around 20 cars.

John G.

[cj5nutz]

All,

I

That was informing! :L

[JohnGrawcock]

That was informing! :L
Fat fingered a key. All better now. Need smilie sticking out it's tongue.

[Evolution1980]

John,

I initially voted yes, but am unable to change my vote. I will not be making it this year (as stated earlier, I think). Sorry!

'dre

[Boeingdriver]

John......Count me in. One spot for my new '96 coupe please. My first FunFest.

Steve

[cj5nutz]

John , I got a message from BillyZ06 today. Add him to the list for club parking. Also called Mid America about a tent for us. Its taken care of...I think .

Steve, glad you can make it , you will not be disappointed ! Did you find a room ok?

[Boeingdriver]

Negative on the room. I've seen a reference to the Super 8 at I70 and exit 32/33. And a Comfort Inn as well. I'm not particular - which do you recommend, presuming that I can get in either place?

[cj5nutz]

Negative on the room. I've seen a reference to the Super 8 at I70 and exit 32/33. And a Comfort Inn as well. I'm not particular - which do you recommend, presuming that I can get in either place?

John and I both are staying at Super 8 but I would suggest you start calling every hotel in the area untill you find a room. Theres going to be about 13 to 15 thousand Corvettes trying to get a room there.
Early bird gets the room :L

[JohnGrawcock]

Negative on the room. I've seen a reference to the Super 8 at I70 and exit 32/33. And a Comfort Inn as well. I'm not particular - which do you recommend, presuming that I can get in either place?
If you've not been your in for a treat. It's a great event.

Scott (cj5nutz) is right about the room though. It's going to be difficult. You'll need to call around looking for a cancellation.

[C6 CRZN]

cj5nutz,

My wife and I will be at funfest this year. Now for the part you don't want to hear. I have a room at the same place that 6 Shooter and all of his Yellow friends are staying. I thought they needed a white Vette around to help add some class to the group. :upthumbs
Hope to see you there.

Mike

[cj5nutz]

cj5nutz,

My wife and I will be at funfest this year. Now for the part you don't want to hear. I have a room at the same place that 6 Shooter and all of his Yellow friends are staying. I thought they needed a white Vette around to help add some class to the group. :upthumbs
Hope to see you there.

Mike

You sir are a brave man! :pat



Are you going to park with the CAC ?

I guess I need to ask Dwayne the same question.

[Mid_America_Motorworks]

Hey CAC,

The entire Mid America Motorworks team looks forward to you joining us this September. As mentioned in a previous post, a lot has changed since last year. This year’s show will feature a different layout and will utilize a different location on our campus. We encourage all to get hotel rooms now if you have not booked them. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email or my cell phone.

In addition to the weekend, we do have a few limited spaces left for our black tie art reception Friday night at the Yager house that are $100.00 per person and proceeds will benefit charity. The reception will feature several artists as well as a special car show. Please call 1-800-500-1500 or get in contact with me for more information.

Lastly, REO Speedwagon will be playing Saturday night as well as another special band that will be playing pre REO. We encourage our guest to arrive early in order to get “better” seats. In addition, beer will be sold the night of the concert and will follow our low cost pricing of all of our food and beverages during the weekend.

I as well as the rest of our team look forward to entertaining you!

Cheers,

Michael D. Yager Jr.

[C6 CRZN]

You sir are a brave man! :pat



Are you going to park with the CAC ?

I guess I need to ask Dwayne the same question.


I do plan on parking with the group. :upthumbs See you there.

[6 Shooter]

I guess I need to ask Dwayne the same question.

I do plan on parking with the group.I plan on parking the Yellow Bus/Taxi in CAC's area to add some Color/Class for you White Boys! :_rock

Later - D

[Flyer50]

I'll be parking with the cac group,partspup had my user name wrong. it should be Flyer50

[cj5nutz]

I'll be parking with the cac group,partspup had my user name wrong. it should be Flyer50

Look forward to seeing you there !

Its getting closer !

[DkBG]

John . My brother and I will be attending again this year and would like to park with the group , but we usually have a noncomputer friend with us . So he isn't a CAC member , and of course we won't park seperated from him . So will that be a problem ? Cliff

[cj5nutz]

John . My brother and I will be attending again this year and would like to park with the group , but we usually have a noncomputer friend with us . So he isn't a CAC member , and of course we won't park seperated from him . So will that be a problem ? Cliff

John must still be asleep :L Heyyyyy John !!!!!! Yep, guess so.

Anyway bring him on !

[JohnGrawcock]

John . My brother and I will be attending again this year and would like to park with the group , but we usually have a noncomputer friend with us . So he isn't a CAC member , and of course we won't park seperated from him . So will that be a problem ? Cliff

Sorry for the slow reply. I haven't been on in a couple of days.

It shouldn't be a problem. Now many cars are the 3 of you bringing.

[cj5nutz]

Hey John, If we get too many I would be willing to park outside the line :L

[JohnGrawcock]

John must still be asleep :L Heyyyyy John !!!!!! Yep, guess so.

Anyway bring him on !

No. I wasn't :z. I was working which is more like :hb and :( and occasionally this :CRASH

[JohnGrawcock]

Hey John, If we get too many I would be willing to park outside the line :L
No need. I anticipated a few stragglers.

Or... I could say, I anticipated the exact stragglers in question here. :L

[cj5nutz]

I am going to ride up to Mid America in the next couple days for some parts , wanna go?

[JohnGrawcock]

I am going to ride up to Mid America in the next couple days for some parts , wanna go?
Can't. More :hb

[snydley55]

Getting closer to that time, since this is my newbie trip with this group anything helpful I should know.

[cj5nutz]

Getting closer to that time, since this is my newbie trip with this group anything helpful I should know.

Just have fun and stay away from YELLOW ;LOL

Its going to be a blast !

[C6 CRZN]

Just have fun and stay away from YELLOW ;LOL

Its going to be a blast !

Do you mean yellow or Dwayne? Wait thats the same thing. :D I'll try to calm him down some before funfest. He's coming home next weekend so I will start working on him then. :bash

6 Shooter, see ya Thursday. :beer

[cj5nutz]

He's coming home next weekend




Don't they have a state wide alert for that or something?

[6 Shooter]

Just have fun and stay away from YELLOW...Hey Scottie - Here's a Yellow 2005 Funfest picture for ya! :upthumbs

http://i3.tinypic.com/25rf11e.jpg

Later . . . . . .
6 Shooter

[Patrick]

Don't they have a state wide alert for that or something?

I did a little checking, Scott, and it seems as an Inter-Agency courtesy, the Warren, Michigan (http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86781) Police Department sent the following "Be On Look Out" (BOLO) alert to the Illinois State Highway Patrol:

Be advised of garish yellow 2000 Convertible Corvette. Driver is an attention-seeking adult adolescent, possibly as a result of arrested development (full psychological profile forthcoming, but it'll be a doozy). Recently pulled over for reckless driving and dangerously excessive speed in front of a police station, so some question remains as to his "smarts." Reportedly headed to Effingham, IL, to seek moral support from fellow owners of garish yellow cars. Suggest Driver may need "a hug" before being cuffed and stuffed.

I guess some reputations really do precede people. :L

Hey Scottie - Here's a Yellow 2005 Funfest picture for ya! :upthumbs

http://i3.tinypic.com/25rf11e.jpg



Dwayne,
Scientific studies have shown that this part of the parking lot is clearly the most uncomfortable to be physically situated in, as all that yellow reflects back so much heat. Estimates have it that the ambient temperature around this part of the parking lot is 20 degrees hotter than elsewhere in the vicinity. Funfest really ought to give some considerating to hiding all that yellow, as it now appears likely having all that yellow concentrated in one place may contribute to global warming.

:w
-Patrick

[cj5nutz]

;LOL :L ;LOL :rotfl Global warming :L you kill me :L

[Pseudomind]

Mighty nice photo 6 Shooter! :upthumbs

see that someone has their physics reversed. ;) :L Maybe 20 degrees cooler? Of course I did add a bit of black to mine, so I would probably have to settle for 15 degrees cooler. :upthumbs

ambient temperature around this part of the parking lot is 20 degrees hotter than elsewhere in the vicinity

[partspup]

John, are we going to need a sign that says CAC parking or just ask directions when we get there? :crazy

[cj5nutz]

John, are we going to need a sign that says CAC parking or just ask directions when we get there? :crazy


John is working a lot of hours right now and is not on much but the signs are coming.
Should be a downloadable print your own sign.
The man has to be exausted but...

Wake up John :L 17 days

[JohnGrawcock]

Hi all,

The window flyer that will serve as your club parking pass is attached below. Just print it out and take it with you.

When you get to Mid America enter the grounds though gate 5 (northern most gate). Show the parking attendant your CAC club parking pass and they will direct you to us.

[cj5nutz]

Thanks John ! You da man !

[ZumZum]

Kewl !!

[cj5nutz]

Here is a sign you can print out for Funfest
This is the same sign used last year . The url to this sign is http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-3/1156516/CACForumNameBlank.jpg
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-3/1156516/CACForumNameBlank.jpg

[JohnGrawcock]

All,

I just finished sending PM's to all the user names that have posted in this indicating their intension to join us at FunFest. These messages were to remind everyone to print out the window flyer and bring it to FunFest with them. This will be your club parking pass. You will need it. Please help spread the word to any other members you know who are coming.

[Greg Albers]

Any room left in the CAC parking area? If so, count me in.

[Boeingdriver]

Before I start calling, does anyone have a suggestion as to a hotel for Friday & Sat. nights? I'm not picky.

[cj5nutz]

At this point I would say if you get anything in the area of Effingham or Mantoon, Take it !

[cj5nutz]

Remember on the way to Funfest, obey the speed limit signs

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-3/1156516/SpeedLimit.jpg

[JohnGrawcock]

Any room left in the CAC parking area? If so, count me in.
There are actually two maybe three spaces open. Welcome aboard.:upthumbs

[JohnGrawcock]

Remember on the way to Funfest, obey the speed limit signs

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-3/1156516/SpeedLimit.jpg
That should be easy. The general hasn't produced one that could break 200.
:Steer

[Greg Albers]

OK Thanks. I am going to drive in on Thurs. The closest room I can find is about 30 miles south east of Effingham. O well, better than a tent.

[Roscoe]

Made it this year and have reservations at Comfort Suites for next year!!

Watch for BBQ details there on Friday night...

Roscoe....

I will be doing a benefit BBQ at the Comfort Suites on W. Fayette Road in

Effingham on Friday night!!!!

We lost a good friend (John Fruend) from our local Vette Club to cancer last

month and proceeds will go to get a NCM brick in his honor!!!!!

Time: 6PM and will be serving some of Wisconsins homemade brats!!!!

Send me an email if you can but not required...

Thanks...

Roscoe.....

[Boeingdriver]

OK Thanks. I am going to drive in on Thurs. The closest room I can find is about 30 miles south east of Effingham. O well, better than a tent.

Limited rooms are available to CAC members at Super 8 Motel at exit 159 (hwy. 32/33 exit). This is just 2 miles (approx.) from the site. I just spoke to General Manager Anthony Shimboff (217-342-6888) and he said that for the general public, he's full, but for CAC, he's got a small number of rooms avail. for Fri. and Sat. evenings. My price was $93.99 per night for queen - nonsmoking. Concerning the price, he said most hotels are over $110 / nt. for the weekend...if you can find anything. I asked permission to post this availability, which he gave, so tell him you're with the corvette group and saw this post from Steve Conn of Memphis.

I hope this helps.

[Greg Albers]

Thanks. I just made reservations at the Super 8. I will be there late (8 pm) Thursday. If you need any help with anything early on Friday I will be available. Thanks again.

[JohnGrawcock]

Thanks. I just made reservations at the Super 8. I will be there late (8 pm) Thursday. If you need any help with anything early on Friday I will be available. Thanks again.
We should be there Thursday evening also. I'll keep an eye out for ya.

[Boeingdriver]

Can anyone give me some pointers on the car show judging event on Sat. at Funfest?

I'd like to enter my '96 LT4 coupe (factory original) but I don't know the level of competition for what they're calling a "fun" contest. I've got a laminated build sheet and the original window sticker, and at 28k, the car is quite clean, but is this a concours-type competition? Do I need to wrap the car in plastic and bring it on a trailer?

Has anyone had experience with this particular judging event?

Thanks.

[cj5nutz]

Oops , All this time and I never knew they had a car show! But with the level of quality cars that were there last year, I would wrap it in cellophane and vacuum seal it. :L

[Boeingdriver]

Oops , All this time and I never knew they had a car show! But with the level of quality cars that were there last year, I would wrap it in cellophane and vacuum seal it. :L

That's what I need, thanks. Does anyone have direct experience with the judging? Or know the categories? Can a very clean but not concours-level car even get a second look from the judges?

[JohnGrawcock]

That's what I need, thanks. Does anyone have direct experience with the judging? Or know the categories? Can a very clean but not concours-level car even get a second look from the judges?
It's just a casual celebrity judging. There are no categories or official judging criteria. Each just picks a car they like. It's usually the cars that stand out in some fashion. I wouldn't spend much time worrying about it.

[bossvette]

John
It will be a last minute thing if we go and probably won't arrive until Saturday.
How long of a drive is it we are not far from Auburn where CF1 was at.
Hope to see you.
Craig sr.

[JohnGrawcock]

John
It will be a last minute thing if we go and probably won't arrive until Saturday.
How long of a drive is it we are not far from Auburn where CF1 was at.
Hope to see you.
Craig sr.
Its about 3hrs from Kokomo to Effingham. If I remember correctly Auburn was considerably less than 2hrs from here. Therefore, I'll guess around 5hrs.

Hope you can make it. It would be good to see ya. If you come print out the parking pass and bring it so you can park with us.
:w

[JohnGrawcock]

Craig,

From your signature, it looks like you've acquired a couple more cars.

[bossvette]

Craig,

From your signature, it looks like you've acquired a couple more cars.

Yup one of these days I'll take a group shot, see this thread:
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87210

I will post again Friday night if we decide to go, the local County Fair is running this week with the Demo Derby on Friday night. We haven't missed on of those in a long time.:L

[cj5nutz]

Come on down Craig, it would be good to see you again !

[Boeingdriver]

John.......I responded to the poll earlier but just wanted to confirm a spot in the CAC parking. I'll be arriving early Sat. am.

Thanks.

[partspup]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_5_131.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZN) John, Flyer50 and I will be coming in about noon on Friday if you need help let us know. Looking forward to the week end. Also side note Flyer50 traded up to a 99 Vette.


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[JohnGrawcock]

John.......I responded to the poll earlier but just wanted to confirm a spot in the CAC parking. I'll be arriving early Sat. am.

Thanks.
Your all set. Remember to bring your parking pass.:beer

[JohnGrawcock]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_5_131.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZN) John, Flyer50 and I will be coming in about noon on Friday if you need help let us know. Looking forward to the week end. Also side note Flyer50 traded up to a 99 Vette.


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We'll be in town Thursday evening and at Mid America around 8:00 AM Friday morning. See ya there.

John G.

[ZumZum]

I will be rolling in about noon on Saturday. Looking forward to meeting everybody.

[flyinggem]

We'll be in town Thursday evening and at Mid America around 8:00 AM Friday morning. See ya there.

John G.

We have been planning for 7 months. We reserved a room for Friday and Saturday nights. My wife has to work so we are going to arrive early Saturday morning.
If anyone thinks I should try to coordinate " transferring the Friday night room" I have till tomorrow to cancel the room for Friday night.
Its at Rodeway Inn. The room is 89.10 plus taxes etc...
Sorry there is no notice but this may be a wonderful oppertunity for someone.
flyingem

[cj5nutz]

I was at Mid America earlier and we have a great parking spot. John and Linda made it to their hotel fine . We are set up and ready to go. Like John has said before , Club parking pull in Gate 5 . Its the last gate you come to.

[ZumZum]

I'm not going to be able to make it. :mad

I'm in the middle of a big project. (we have a major truck route closed) So I'm going to have my contractor pour concrete on Saturday so we can get the roadway opened up next week.

My apologies and see ya next year.

[flyinggem]

I know how you feel. At least we are going tomorrow. As the Cub fans say " these is always next year"
Where do you live ZUMZUM ? I live in Canton near Peoria.
Jim

[flyinggem]

Hey everyone!

Dawn and I enjoyed meeting all of you and the entire Funfest experience.
No doubt we will be there again next year!
Jim

[snydley55]

Hello all, ditto to the enjoyed meeting those of you at Fun Fest. Next year the better half knows she has to go. Did not mean to vanish without getting back however I got lost in the Sat afternoon. (Ok at a bar smoozing and lost track of time.) Thanks! Mike
http://www.uglybutthead.com/images/droopy.jpg

[JohnGrawcock]

Thanks to all who came out for FunFest 2006. We particularly had a strong turn-out on Saturday. The day was so full of activity it just flew by. It's always fun to see old friends and make new ones. :grouphug:

Now who's up for next year?:J

[cj5nutz]

Thanks to all who came out for FunFest 2006. We particularly had a strong turn-out on Saturday. The day was so full of activity it just flew by. It's always fun to see old friends and make new ones. :grouphug:

Now who's up for next year?:J

Reservations are already made ! :D Same place , different year.
Like John said . Thanks to everyone that made it. It was a good showing for the CAC !

[C6 CRZN]

John,

Thanks for all your work to make the weekend so enjoyable. My wife and I had a great time.

PS:
I was forced to lead all of the YELLOW Vetts to our spot. :r :L

[partspup]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_1_23.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZN) John, thanks for all you did, and the spot was great, flyer50 and I had a great time and plan on returning next year. It was nice to meet everyone and put a face to the names and cars. As the t-shirts said made some new friends also. :w





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[DkBG]

John , my brother and I would like to thank you again too . It was great to see the CAC gang again . Cliff

[ZumZum]

I know how you feel. At least we are going tomorrow. As the Cub fans say " these is always next year"
Where do you live ZUMZUM ? I live in Canton near Peoria.
Jim

I live in Blue Mound (near Decatur)

[cj5nutz]

The Countdown is ON !
http://www.mamotorworks.com/funfest/corvettefunfest.html

[cj5nutz]

Now whos going to Swapfest ?
http://www.madvet.com/shop?category=1.284

I am an hour or so away so I will run up and see whats there. Suzy will be out of town and it will keep me out of trouble.

[LT4man]

I want to put out a BIG "THANK YOU" to John Grawcock and his lovely wife, Linda, for being such hospitable folks at the CAC Parking Area.

John, thank you very much for organizing the parking. Thanks for starting the thread and thanks for your unbridled enthusiasm.

Scott, thanks very much for purchasing and making sure the tent was put up. The shade it gave all of us was very much appreciated!

I believe this was the best show, yet! I only missed the first 2.

SAVE THE :w

[Boeingdriver]

Thanks to all who came out for FunFest 2006. We particularly had a strong turn-out on Saturday. The day was so full of activity it just flew by. It's always fun to see old friends and make new ones. :grouphug:

Now who's up for next year?:J
John.....me, for one. Thanks for your dilligence in setting up everything, including the nice tent, and all the coordination on the thread. This was my first FF and I was like a kid in a candy store. Besides the exhibits, I got to meet you and your wife, LT4Man, CJ5Nutz, 6Shooter, and others. Not enough time....not enough time. Next year, I'm coming in on Thursday night in order to hit the ground running on Friday morning.

The tent was a great gathering point for the group. I drove back to Memphis thinking about kind of a tailgating type thing next year. Maybe I can arrange a support van with more chairs and at least a huge cooler for drinks. I thought about a grill but the organizers might frown on alternatives to the food vendors.

I went to the REO concert Sat. night but after a couple of beers and a very long day, I left around 9:15 pm. I was staying 30 mi. south in Salem, and so didn't come back for Sunday.

I'm going to make reservations for next year now. Did you say that you stay at the Super 8 at exit 159?

[JohnGrawcock]

John.....me, for one. Thanks for your dilligence in setting up everything, including the nice tent, and all the coordination on the thread. This was my first FF and I was like a kid in a candy store. Besides the exhibits, I got to meet you and your wife, LT4Man, CJ5Nutz, 6Shooter, and others. Not enough time....not enough time. Next year, I'm coming in on Thursday night in order to hit the ground running on Friday morning.

The tent was a great gathering point for the group. I drove back to Memphis thinking about kind of a tailgating type thing next year. Maybe I can arrange a support van with more chairs and at least a huge cooler for drinks. I thought about a grill but the organizers might frown on alternatives to the food vendors.

I went to the REO concert Sat. night but after a couple of beers and a very long day, I left around 9:15 pm. I was staying 30 mi. south in Salem, and so didn't come back for Sunday.

I'm going to make reservations for next year now. Did you say that you stay at the Super 8 at exit 159?
I'm glad you had a good time. All the credit goes to Mid America for putting on a great event. They make it pretty easy to set up club parking. All I had to do was get the word out to the members and then tell Mid America how many parking spaces we needed. Thanks go to Cj5nutz and his wife Suzy for providing the tent.

The problem with a support van is that it would have to be parked in the "sheet metal cars" parking area a long way from our spot. I think coolers are OK, but a grill would probably not be allowed due to fire hazard.

We stay at the Super 8 one exit west of Mid America. This is the highway 32/33 exit. I'm not sure of the exit number but, the phone # is given in one of the earlier post in this thread.

[Boeingdriver]

Thanks to all who came out for FunFest 2006. We particularly had a strong turn-out on Saturday. The day was so full of activity it just flew by. It's always fun to see old friends and make new ones. :grouphug:

Now who's up for next year?:J

Hey John......I was scanning the threads last night and ran through the buildup to FunFest last year. Thanks to your efforts (and MidAmerica's) FF was a great experience last year for a first-corvette owner. I'm coming up from Memphis on Thurs. am this year....maybe Wed. night if I get too anxious. Put me on a list to help with the tent or anything else you think you might need.

Is it too soon to start an '07 FunFest thread for CAC members?

[partspup]

Night flyer and I have already registered for 2007, booked room and set to go.:boogie :upthumbs

[flyinggem]

Dawn and I sure enjoyed meeting everyone last year. If at all possible we will be down again. Even though the distance is not an issue our schedules are crazy!:)
flyinggem

[cj5nutz]

We are registered and have our hotel room booked too. Its never too early to start a countdown to a good thing.

[Boeingdriver]

I got my room today too. Last year I had to stay 40 miles south of the site because I didn't make reservations until late. No fun.

John, that parking area last year was really nice.....front row and close to the exhibit area. Is that your thinking for '07?

[Boeingdriver]

Hey John......I was scanning the threads last night and ran through the buildup to FunFest last year. Thanks to your efforts (and MidAmerica's) FF was a great experience last year for a first-corvette owner. I'm coming up from Memphis on Thurs. am this year....maybe Wed. night if I get too anxious. Put me on a list to help with the tent or anything else you think you might need.

Is it too soon to start an '07 FunFest thread for CAC members?

Hey John.....I'm counting down the days. Should we get a thread going to channel info. for people making plans?

Boeingdriver....

[JohnGrawcock]

Hey guys,

I started a new thread for FunFest 2007. Here's a link.:beer

CAC Group Parking at FunFest 2007 (http://corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94294)