Oldsmobile Nationals 2004

[Oldsman]

http://www.mnoldsclub.org/2004_nationals.htm


Oldsman
let's get as many people to go and show. who cares if your car is a show car. this is about presence and if you win then great.


Alerosince99
Its in my backyard I will definately be there.

For those that do go...I would check out the state fair. Great people watching and endless food.


Silentalero
Ill put this on my show list for next season


99alero
I'll should be able to be there! Its not far from me. What day(s) you planning attending?


Oldsman71
will there for the whole show.

99, you going to show your car? or just attend? join the OCA and then the Alero chapter and put your car in the show.

Silent, get your OCA membership sent in so you can show.


Crazytaxi37
I'm there.


King Asoka
ill be there in all my alero glory!!!!

and reality you better make that 10 hour drive cause im making a 24hr drive!!!!!(at worst!)

King Asoka
Approx. Distance: 1900 miles
Approx Time: 27Hrs one way!

now thats a road trip!


Alerosince99
Quote:
Approx. Distance: 1900 miles
Approx Time: 27Hrs one way!

now thats a road trip!



Dammmmnnn...Now that is some serious dedication!!

King Asoka
ya its gonna be one hell of a ride!

So i think everyone should come out for the nationals!!!!!

If I can do it so can you!

99alero
Total Distance: 309.35 miles
Total Estimated Time: 5 hours, 56 minutes


Oldsman71
it is like a 5-51/2 hour drive from me. not really a bad trip.

Hey King, if you come out, i'll buy ya some brewskis if your of age. if not then dinner.

[Metalifreak]

Total Distance: 1784.65 miles
Total Estimated Time: 26 hours, 48 minutes

I might fly out there but I dont think I'd drive it lol.

[Silentalero]

well the more support the better :)

me personally i plan on going.

[havik]

We have to be members of the OCA right? I should be getting my package from them soon.

I'll be going to this, as it is just across the border. I'd say 6 hrs away.

[King Asoka]

Oldsman

Sounds like a plan, im 23 so the brews are on you! Ill by dinner! :D

[Oldsman]

it's a plan then king.

yes you have to be an OCA member to show your car.

Like silent said the more support the better. We need to have a decent showing.

For those east coast guys where this drive is too far, there will be a big Olds show in lansing this year. Olds homecoming. no info on this yet.

[bdyman]

count me in can`t be too far from us
as soon as i get the money i will join x-mas shopin is killin me here
buy ya count me in

[Oldsman]

great

[Oldsman]

OK i just mailed off me registration for the nats.................yippy

The host hotel is the raddison and the rate is $109 a night. well that is a little much.

There is hotel down the road. that is for $85 a night. So I think I will be staying there. The lot where the cars are parked has security so nothing to really worry about. I think my wife will follow me up in the durango that way we have an extra vehicle so if we want to go site see we can. When I finialize what hotel I will actually be at I'll let you guys know.

Maybe I can set up a block of rooms and try to get a discount or something.

The registration form is on the outside cover of your JWO. For those of you who want to go and show get your OCA memberships in. For those of you who are going just to look and have fun well open invitation.

I already put in for my vacation.

More info to come. So start planning guys.

[Daytona]

Would like to go but already know that I can't due ot conflicts. :( Have fun, though. And post lots of pics.

[Alerosince99]

I live within 10 miles. Im not sure if my car will be ready for show or not. Is there a cutoff if we want to show?

[Oldsman]

for being judge there is a cut off but after that cut-off then you would be for show only.

i will try to post more info this evening.

[Oldsman]

Only pre-registered cars will be judged. there is a cut-off date but non givin. after that date and drive in cars will be show only.


the hotel i am looking at is the Clarion hotel in bloomington of bridge rd.

[Alerosince99]

There is about 8 hotels within about a 4 block area surrounding hiway 100 and 494.

That hotel should be decent.

[Oldsman]

well i will have the wife and kids, so indoor pool, whirlpool, game room and then there is a lounge there too.

[Oldsman]

here is the hotel i am going to be staying at.

Clarion Hotel Airport
5151 American Blvd. West
Bloomington, MN, US

This hotel is just south of 494 while the nats is just north of 494. so across the interstate from each other.

All are welcome to come. to have your car judged or just show you must be OCA member.

Remember registration and info will be in you JWO.

[havik]

I'm thinking of show only, don't think the Alero will be judge worthy by then. Is there any cost or free to OCA members?

[Oldsman]

i can't remember the price. it is in you journey with Olds. i filled mine out and sent it so i am sorry i don't have that info.

[dopey]

its usually between $10-$20 to put it in the show. u have to pay the registration fee even if u dont want ot be judged.

scott i may go but im not sure yet. have to see what will be ogin on for the summer. need to find out where and when gap will be and so on........

[Oldsman]

i believe regisrtation is $35.

Sorry to see GAP is more important, sweet. But hey to each is own.

[dopey]

gap isnt more important..... but it will prolly be closer.

minnesota aint right around the corner from cleveland ya know

[havik]

Thanks for the info Sweet, I'll probably be making the trip

[Oldsman]

actually i just looked at it and it is $30 not $35.

[Oldsman]

the page has been updated with registartion form

http://www.oldsclub.org/OCA_Nats2004/2004Nats.htm

[jabartram]

I'm in south texas I'll make plan's for next years!

[Oldsman]

here is some things for you guys to know..............

This is a concourse and NOT a drag meet. Tire squealing, hot rodding, loud radios are cause for penalties ranging from point reduction to DISQUALIFICATION. Enforcement of this RULE is the responsibility of the Meet Head Judge and/or the OCA Chief Judge.

Each entry must have its OWN FIRE EXTINGUISHER placed at the left front wheel of the vehicle. A deduction of 20 points will be made if missing.

[ducksp]

I didn't realize that this show is like 4 hours from me. This kicks a$$. Most of the time shows like this are in Chicago or some other real big town. I might have to make an appearance.

[Oldsman]

bring it on out.

[Oldsman]

i will be making my hotel reservations end of this month. I encourage everyone who is going to make theirs soon too.

[ducksp]

I got my *** kit yesterday :D :pimp: so now I'm really considering it. just have to see what I'm diong. But from this point it looks like a :thumbsup:

[Oldsman]

well i just reserved my room for the nats.

here is the hotel
http://www.hotels.com/property.jsp?mtnHote...oomTypeCode=002 (http://www.hotels.com/property.jsp?mtnHotelID=30922&page=info&numadults=2&numchildren=2&numrooms=1&CIDay=24&CIMonth=8&CIYear=2004&CODay=29&COMonth=8&COYear=2004&z_property=&gds=3&thisPageNumber=1&qKey=DE217422200100&roomTypeCode=002)

[Oldsman]

to give you idea where this hotel is compared to the show. here is a map.

this hotel is cheaper has a lot to offer.

http://mappoint.msn.com/(gj3vuo550jf1qkimh...RouteUnit=Miles (http://mappoint.msn.com/(gj3vuo550jf1qkimhdaewp45)/directions.aspx?&StartName=8151+Bridge+Rd%2c+Minneapolis%2c+MN+5543 7&StartLocation=44.85530%2c-93.34778&EndName=7800+Normandale+Blvd%2c+Minneapolis%2c+MN+ 55439&EndLocation=44.86196%2c-93.35067&DataSetLangID=USA,409&RouteType=Quickest&RouteUnit=Miles)

[Oldsman]

ok who is all coming???????????

lets get a list going.

1. Oldsman
2. King Asoka
3. Crazytaxi
4. Silent

[King Asoka]

ill stay on the list for now, but i dont know if ill make it, cause Im taking posession of my new condo at the end of july and i have alot of outlays planned for the month of augest. I may fly down if i can afford it, but i probably wont drive.

I will say now that i will be in seattle for next years Nationals. No ifs ands or buts about it.

[Oldsman]

i hope you can make it.

i won;t be out to seattle next year though.

if anyone would like judging rules let me know

[Redog]

Is this in a different town each year?

Anything in July or Aug I can't go to at all :( Too busy at work and you have to have about 25 years to get a july or aug vacation

[Oldsman]

location does change every year.

[Oldsman]

updated list of whos going

Oldsman
Alerosince99
Silentalero
99alero
Crazytaxi
bdyman

maybes
king asoka
havik
sweetalero
ducksp

[dopey]

update on who is goin????????

im still about 60/40........... im leaning more towards goin now though

[alero168]

i might go

[Oldsman]

it is getting close and if you didn't register by july 25th then no judging for you.

they already have 460 cars registred

[King Asoka]

wow, thats alot of cars. I wish i could make it to this. I may fly down still, but I will have to wait and see how the finances are.

Scott, is OCA going to be presenting the chapter with the offical thumbs up at nationals?

[Oldsman]

yes. i will recieve the offical charter for the chapter at the awards banquet

[Alerosince99]

This is getting really close. Can we get an updated roll call.

It will nice to finally see some other modded aleros. I pretty much live right in minneapolis and have never seen one.

[Oldsman]

just got word that the final Oldsmobile, #500 Alero, will be attending the Olds nationals

[Alerosince99]

What day is everyone coming in on and where are you all staying?

[Oldsman]

i will be there tomorrow thru sat.

i am staying at the clarion hotel in bloomington. which is just south of interstate of nationals

[coolero]

Originally posted by Oldsman@Nov 21 2003, 08:45 AM
http://www.mnoldsclub.org/2004_nationals.htm


Oldsman
let's get as many people to go and show. who cares if your car is a show car. this is about presence and if you win then great.


Alerosince99
Its in my backyard I will definately be there.

For those that do go...I would check out the state fair. Great people watching and endless food.


Silentalero
Ill put this on my show list for next season


99alero
I'll should be able to be there! Its not far from me. What day(s) you planning attending?


Oldsman71
will there for the whole show.

99, you going to show your car? or just attend? join the OCA and then the Alero chapter and put your car in the show.

Silent, get your OCA membership sent in so you can show.


Crazytaxi37
I'm there.


King Asoka
ill be there in all my alero glory!!!!

and reality you better make that 10 hour drive cause im making a 24hr drive!!!!!(at worst!)

King Asoka
Approx. Distance: 1900 miles
Approx Time: 27Hrs one way!

now thats a road trip!


Alerosince99
Quote:
Approx. Distance: 1900 miles
Approx Time: 27Hrs one way!

now thats a road trip!



Dammmmnnn...Now that is some serious dedication!!

King Asoka
ya its gonna be one hell of a ride!

So i think everyone should come out for the nationals!!!!!

If I can do it so can you!

99alero
Total Distance: 309.35 miles
Total Estimated Time: 5 hours, 56 minutes


Oldsman71
it is like a 5-51/2 hour drive from me. not really a bad trip.

Hey King, if you come out, i'll buy ya some brewskis if your of age. if not then dinner.

just registered what does this cost to get in and what are the requirements to attend

[Oldsman]

well nationals is over so go hear to find out what happened

http://invision.aleromod.com/index.php?showtopic=6061&hl=