Midwest spring 08' meet

silvergtjrad · 11-24-2007, 10:47 AM

I know its a little early to get anything set in stone for a spring meet, but the sooner the better. The community seems like its waning as a whole, and a meet would definitely help that.
There are a lot of midwest guys with some serious engine and turbo builds going on right now that a lot of people would like to see in person. As these cars get older and cheaper, more enthusiasts have access to them and the aftermarket is starting to grow for our motors. Its just a little inspiration for other members to push the limit. Also, our vendors can get a chance to see what some of us have come up with, and give them ideas for future endeavors of theirs.

Lets start out with general ideas like location, events, and get a gauge of when would be the most convenient time for the majority of us.

bigstribs · 11-24-2007, 11:27 AM

i think that ohio would be like the center of it all! i mean thats just an idea... what ya think?

Bryan · 11-24-2007, 12:00 PM

The farthest I'd drive would probably be a bit past Toledo. There's a few people over here and in the Toledo area so that might be a good idea.

Tonyyank · 11-24-2007, 12:14 PM

I think northern Indiana would be central for Michigan, Ill, Oh.......Just a thought.

silvergtjrad · 11-24-2007, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonyyank

I think northern Indiana would be central for Michigan, Ill, Oh.......Just a thought.

I agree, northern IN is probably the best.

bigstribs · 11-24-2007, 12:31 PM

toledo is a prime spot like right in the middle. gotta think ny and penns and possibly kentucky

silvergtjrad · 11-24-2007, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bigstribs

toledo is a prime spot like right in the middle. gotta think ny and penns and possibly kentucky

This is a midwest meet, not a northeast. Im talking about IL, IN, MI, OH. Thats it. If anyone else wants to come, they can drive super far then. Those four states are where most of our members live, and it would ideally be centrally located between them.

lone_wolf025 · 11-24-2007, 12:38 PM

I've gone to most of the meets here in the midwest, so I'd be down for another...especially if it was northern IN.

bigstribs · 11-24-2007, 12:40 PM

i c...im just throwin out options! we still have a few months but im down no matter what

Tonyyank · 11-24-2007, 01:42 PM

I say we find somewhere in the middle of no where, but with in like 20 min drive to a nice size town and/or strip. That way you can"have fun" with the cars

bigstribs · 11-24-2007, 02:43 PM

is there any place to do that in n. indiana?

Ajaxus · 11-24-2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by silvergtjrad

I agree, northern IN is probably the best.

As far as tracks go, it sucks around here. But if TireRack throws a car show or Autocross comp we may be able to work something in around that.

Another thought would be to talk with Ben, 60v6 does a summer meet in Wisconsin iirc..we may be able to get something going with their community if they are down for two meets..one early in the season and one later in the season (show some progression on the cars that way..)

If we do it locally for me then I'd help plan. But as I learned with the chicago meet I worked on, it doesn't work to plan a meet in a city that isn't your own. It's impossible to find sh!t to do when you don't know the lay of the land.

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Originally Posted by Tonyyank

I say we find somewhere in the middle of no where, but with in like 20 min drive to a nice size town and/or strip. That way you can"have fun" with the cars

I know most of the roads south-east of south bend..there are some good country roads that are flat, few rocks, no potholes, no traffic, no houses, no stop signs..I've had fun out there.

(And if we're lucky we'll see a case of coors light bottles next to the few stop signs that are down there..

)

lvemy3100 · 11-24-2007, 05:17 PM

maybe Ben would like to team up with me and we can have the meet up here again...

just a thought

Ajaxus · 11-24-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lvemy3100

maybe Ben would like to team up with me and we can have the meet up here again...

just a thought

he lives 50mins from me..*cough*northern IN*cough*

sjones419 · 11-24-2007, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonyyank

I think northern Indiana would be central for Michigan, Ill, Oh.......Just a thought.

Agreed, plus there is nothin in Toledo

silverse · 11-24-2007, 08:04 PM

the ocseola drag stip is open on friday and saturday nights in the spring and summer, it only cost 20 bucks to run as many times as you can. just some thing to throw into the mix

bigstribs · 11-24-2007, 09:12 PM

true that jone... i forgot how carty like to shut down dam near every car event ( personal experiance on alexis and wat not) but im down for indiana. i mean ill be coming from central michigan

stewartfn18 · 11-24-2007, 10:14 PM

id be down for somethin in northern indiana. Its not too far for me. Definately need to have a track day though.

lone_wolf025 · 11-24-2007, 11:02 PM

Judging from what we saw during our last Midwest meet, the primary draw will be the track day. So, I think its safe to say we should definitely include one.

Ajaxus · 11-25-2007, 10:22 AM

I'll talk to metallman and see what we can pull up..worse case scenario we have a longer drive to the track than we did at that last meet.

11-24-2007, 10:47 AM	#1
silvergtjrad yargh! AKA: Jared Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Woodridge, IL Age: 34 Posts: 1,633 Vehicle: 06 TBSS	Midwest spring 08' meet I know its a little early to get anything set in stone for a spring meet, but the sooner the better. The community seems like its waning as a whole, and a meet would definitely help that. There are a lot of midwest guys with some serious engine and turbo builds going on right now that a lot of people would like to see in person. As these cars get older and cheaper, more enthusiasts have access to them and the aftermarket is starting to grow for our motors. Its just a little inspiration for other members to push the limit. Also, our vendors can get a chance to see what some of us have come up with, and give them ideas for future endeavors of theirs. Lets start out with general ideas like location, events, and get a gauge of when would be the most convenient time for the majority of us. __________________ 2006 AWD TBSS 11.719

11-24-2007, 12:00 PM	#3
Bryan GAGT - Junkie AKA: Bryan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 32 Posts: 4,269 Vehicle: '09.5 G6	The farthest I'd drive would probably be a bit past Toledo. There's a few people over here and in the Toledo area so that might be a good idea. __________________ CarDomain (Updated 10/9)

11-24-2007, 05:17 PM	#13
lvemy3100 Im President Charley AKA: mp Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: place Posts: 2,040 Vehicle: 01 car	maybe Ben would like to team up with me and we can have the meet up here again... just a thought __________________ -Mark You want more power? You need MP Racing! ------ Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk. Then we shall find, and beat the a**es of, the nonbelievers who ruined my feast.

11-24-2007, 10:14 PM	#18
stewartfn18 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: David Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oldsmar,FL Age: 32 Posts: 2,049 Vehicle: 04 vette, 14 R6	id be down for somethin in northern indiana. Its not too far for me. Definately need to have a track day though. __________________ MODS: Not Enough

11-24-2007, 11:27 AM	#2
bigstribs Bimmer Baby AKA: mike Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toledo Age: 39 Posts: 819 Vehicle: 1992 BMW 325is	i think that ohio would be like the center of it all! i mean thats just an idea... what ya think?

11-24-2007, 12:14 PM	#4
Tonyyank Administrator AKA: Anthony Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Parma, MI Age: 40 Posts: 3,470 Vehicle: 09 Silverado 4x4	I think northern Indiana would be central for Michigan, Ill, Oh.......Just a thought.

11-24-2007, 12:31 PM	#6
bigstribs Bimmer Baby AKA: mike Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toledo Age: 39 Posts: 819 Vehicle: 1992 BMW 325is	toledo is a prime spot like right in the middle. gotta think ny and penns and possibly kentucky

11-24-2007, 12:40 PM	#9
bigstribs Bimmer Baby AKA: mike Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toledo Age: 39 Posts: 819 Vehicle: 1992 BMW 325is	i c...im just throwin out options! we still have a few months but im down no matter what

11-24-2007, 01:42 PM	#10
Tonyyank Administrator AKA: Anthony Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Parma, MI Age: 40 Posts: 3,470 Vehicle: 09 Silverado 4x4	I say we find somewhere in the middle of no where, but with in like 20 min drive to a nice size town and/or strip. That way you can"have fun" with the cars

11-24-2007, 02:43 PM	#11
bigstribs Bimmer Baby AKA: mike Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toledo Age: 39 Posts: 819 Vehicle: 1992 BMW 325is	is there any place to do that in n. indiana?

11-24-2007, 08:04 PM	#16
silverse GAGT - Member AKA: Mike Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: south bend, IN Age: 36 Posts: 85 Vehicle: 06 zx6r	the ocseola drag stip is open on friday and saturday nights in the spring and summer, it only cost 20 bucks to run as many times as you can. just some thing to throw into the mix

11-24-2007, 09:12 PM	#17
bigstribs Bimmer Baby AKA: mike Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toledo Age: 39 Posts: 819 Vehicle: 1992 BMW 325is	true that jone... i forgot how carty like to shut down dam near every car event ( personal experiance on alexis and wat not) but im down for indiana. i mean ill be coming from central michigan