“GSX Reunion” at the 2009 BPG Event

[UnseenGSX]

Just make sure there is a spot for me I drove the X home yesterday sure was nice to drive again. I hope to get there in the early PM.

[buickfan]

is there an event schedule for this event?

mike

[Aerobatix]

Is there any template for "Profile" information that should be posted for each car?

Might be interesting to have profile sheets for each car that indicate details for the car: engine, trans., production number, Dealer, build date, etc. Might be neat to be able to read the same presentation of information for each car being viewed.

I have seen all kinds of display materials for cars at shows. I have nothing prepared for my car but would like to share some details on "my" car and thought others may as well.

If someone (there are several graphic designers on the board) came up with a template it might be worth considering. I know I would appreciate any help putting together some type of information sheet or board for my car.

Any suggestions appreicated!

[Brad Conley]

is there an event schedule for this event?

mike

http://www.buickperformancegroup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8467

[gsxnut]

Is there any template for "Profile" information that should be posted for each car?

Might be interesting to have profile sheets for each car that indicate details for the car: engine, trans., production number, Dealer, build date, etc. Might be neat to be able to read the same presentation of information for each car being viewed.

I have seen all kinds of display materials for cars at shows. I have nothing prepared for my car but would like to share some details on "my" car and thought others may as well.

If someone (there are several graphic designers on the board) came up with a template it might be worth considering. I know I would appreciate any help putting together some type of information sheet or board for my car.

Any suggestions appreicated!

Every GSX being present will get a show card to place in the window that can be filled out by the owner. It will have several lines at the bottom to be include special details. The show cards will be different for the GSX owners than for the BPG nationals Show cars.

Mark

[gsxnut]

is there an event schedule for this event?

mike

Mike,

Are you going to the nationals? PM me with a leave time if you think you are going.

Mark

[Aerobatix]

Every GSX being present will get a show card to place in the window that can be filled out by the owner. It will have several lines at the bottom to be include special details. The show cards will be different for the GSX owners than for the BPG nationals Show cars.

Mark

Great!

Can we complete the form electronically and print ahead of time, or submit for printing?

Thanks!

Rob

[dl7265]

Rob, Id be happy to send you a pdf of the display board I have , that one of our professionals made for me. If you just want some ideas.

DL

[gsxnut]

Great!

Can we complete the form electronically and print ahead of time, or submit for printing?

Thanks!

Rob

Rob,

The card have already been printed and I will not be able accommodate that request. I hope you understand. I do not think you will be disappointed with the cards when you see them.

Mark

[GSXyGal]

COLUMBUS OR BUST!! :3gears:

Don drove his 71 all the way from Dallas to Norman today. And here they are, stablemates as it were...rearing to go! Don't worry about her Don, she's in good company... and we'll take very good care of her! She'll see you in Columbus!! :TU:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c295/imnokla/Forums/gsxs.jpg

[kenbuick]

Mark,

Do you have more specifics regarding the GSX reunion? I plan on trailering my GSX from the St. Louis area on early Friday AM and plan on arriving Friday afternoon. I plan on staying at the Holiday inn Express.

When I spoke to Duane last year about the reunion, he stated that there would be guards at the hotels and also at the track to watch the cars. Is this still the case?

Also, since i am not a member of the BPG (and realize I should join) do I need to join to get into the event?

Also, what gate at the track do we use to get in, and how much $$$ to get in?

Are there any informal GSX car cruises planned?

I am trailering my car on an open trailer, since that is going to be the only type available. In the worst case scenario, does anyone know of a local car wash we can clean our cars if the weather get nasty during our travels?

I apologize for asking these questions if they have been answered before.

I have been looking forward to this event for almost a year and I want to plan accordingly. Thank you Mark and Duane for all of the hard work organizing this event.

Thanks,


Ken

[gsxnut]

Do you have more specifics regarding the GSX reunion? I plan on trailering my GSX from the St. Louis area on early Friday AM and plan on arriving Friday afternoon. I plan on staying at the Holiday inn Express.

THURSDAY NIGHT - CRUISE IN BEFORE THE BPG.

FRIDAY, July 31, 2009
10:00 Gates Open
10:00 TECH OPEN (NHRA RULES)
10:30 TURBO HU CLASS TECH AT THE SCALES
11:00 - 5:00 OPEN TEST & TUNE – ALL MAKES/MODELS
3:00 GAMBLERS RACE
5:00 – 5:30 TRACK CLOSED – PREPARATION
5:30 FIRST QUALIFYING SESSION - Q8*, S16*, TURBO HEADS UP CLASSES
6:30 – 10:00 OPEN TEST & TUNE – ALL MAKES/MODELS
8:00 SECOND QUALIFYING SESSION - Q8*, S16*, TURBO HEADS UP CLASSES
10:00 TRACK CLOSED – TIME TO SOCIALIZE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2009
7:30 GATES OPEN
8:00 – 12:00 BPG BUICK HORSEPOWER NATIONALS CAR SHOW
10:00 TECH OPEN (NHRA RULES)
10:30 TURBO HU CLASS TECH AT THE SCALES
11:00 RACING 101 SEMINAR (W/DOUG HECKER AND RICK MARTINEZ)
12:00 CALL FOR ALL FIRST ROUND CLASS QUALIFYING ONLY
12:15 FIRST QUALIFYING SESSION Q16 S8 TURBO HEADS UP CLASSES
12:45 BCO QUALIFYING
1:30 CAR SHOW AWARD WINNERS CALL TO LANES
2:00 CAR SHOW AWARDS PRESENTATION- STARTING LINE
3:00 BURNOUT CONTEST TO BE FOLLOWED BY OPEN TEST & TUNE
3:30 SMALL BLOCK BUICK CHALLENGE ( 8 CAR MINIMUM )
3:30 CHARITY BRACKET RACE PROGRAM
4:00 SECOND QUALIFYING SESSION - Q8*, S16*, TURBO HEADS UP CLASSES
4:30 SECOND BCO QUALIFYING
5:00 – 5:30 TRACK CLOSED – PREPARATION
5:30 FIRST ROUND ELIMINATIONS S8 SHOWDOWN
5:45 BCO ELIMINATIONS BEGIN
6:00 OPEN TEST & TUNE
6:30 SECOND ROUND ELIMINATIONS SUPER 8 SHOWDOWN
7;30 FINALS S8 SHOWDOWN
8:00 GRUDGE RACING OPEN TEST AND TUNE
9:00 TRACK CLOSED – TIME TO SOCIALIZE

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009
8:00 GATES OPEN
9:00 TECH OPEN (NHRA RULES)
9:30 – 11:00 OPEN TEST & TUNE
9:30 FINAL TURBO HU CLASS TECH IN THE STAGING LANES
10:00 FIRST QUALIFYING SESSION ALL CLASSES Q16, HU TURBO CLASSES, B1 B2
11:00 SECOND QUALIFYING SESSION ALL CLASSES
12:00 – 12:30 TRACK CLOSED – PREPARATION
12:00 DRIVERS MEETING – BASE OF TOWER
12:30 Q16, HU TURBO CLASSES, BRACKET CLASS ELIMINATIONS BEGIN

All times are subject to change. **NO RACECARS ARE PERMITTED TO BE RUNNING IN ANY WAY DURING THE 8AM - NOON CAR SHOW. This will be policed and people will be asked to turn off their cars, this is a show of courtesy for our SPECTATULAR car show. Further actions will be implemented, if necessary, to make sure this rule is enforced. ANY car going down the track, (any day) MUST BE teched.

When I spoke to Duane last year about the reunion, he stated that there would be guards at the hotels and also at the track to watch the cars. Is this still the case?

Holiday Inn Express Security Provided
773 Hebron Road
Heath, OH 43056
1-740-522-0770

Also, since i am not a member of the BPG (and realize I should join) do I need to join to get into the event?

GSX owners are not required to be BPG Members to come to the event and show their GSX.

Also, what gate at the track do we use to get in, and how much $$$ to get in?

I am not sure what gate. I believe there will be signs on the main road into the facility to get you there. You may want to ask Sean Ryder or the BPG staff on buickperformancegroup.com

Are there any informal GSX car cruises planned?

Thursday night will be the BPG cruise in but I am guessing most owners will hang out in the parking lots into the wee hours swapping stories.

I am trailering my car on an open trailer, since that is going to be the only type available. In the worst case scenario, does anyone know of a local car wash we can clean our cars if the weather get nasty during our travels?

I am not sure on this one, Maybe someone who lives in the area can help out on this. Otherwise you will need to scope it out when you get there.


I apologize for asking these questions if they have been answered before.

I have been looking forward to this event for almost a year and I want to plan accordingly. Thank you Mark and Duane for all of the hard work organizing this event.

I have also been looking forward to this for a year. I cannot believe it is less than a week away. I look forward to seeing everyone there.

Mark

[1 bad gs]

ken, my wife and i are also staying at the holiday express. we expect to arrive thursday afternoon. will see you there.:beers2:

[GSX-PKV]

We are staying at the Holiday Inn Express also... how far is it from the track? We plan on leaving the truck/opentrailer at the track and cruisin back and forth with the GSX. Paul

[Duane]

PS.
We are now at 102 Cars.:laugh:
Duane

[1 bad gs]

paul, when do you plan on arriving? i was thinking of leaving the truck/trailer at the hotel and driving back and forth to the track.

[GSX-PKV]

We are coming to the track at about noon on Friday and staying Friday and Sat nights at the hotel. Paul

[russ455]

Paul
I plan on leaving friday morning from south bend. Let me know if you would be interested in caravaning.

Russ

[BuickBuddy]

paul, when do you plan on arriving? i was thinking of leaving the truck/trailer at the hotel and driving back and forth to the track.

You are better off leaving the truck and trailer at the track. It saves your spot there and leaves more room at the hotel for parking. :TU:

[Duane]

Make that 103 cars.:laugh:
Duane

[GSX-PKV]

Paul
I plan on leaving friday morning from south bend. Let me know if you would be interested in caravaning.

Russ

We are planning on leaving about 4 AM. We have 3 cars and/or trailers meeting up in the Laporte area... maybe at the rest stop on the tollway. It's all tentative now but as the week goes on, I'll have more info and if you're going early Friday, maybe we could all caravan. Paul

[russ455]

Paul,
let me know what time for sure and your route. If I cant get a wheel the GS may have to stay home

Russ

[Roberta]

I have a room available at the Hampton Inn, king size if anyone needs it, I will cancel unless someone wants it, also, I am so geeked on this GSX reunion, that I have already started packing, here's my hats!http://mi-buicks.com/MY%20GSX/P1010559.JPG One for each day!:beer
Oh by the way GSX #14 runs, and is not pretty, but it will be there!

[Duane]

Roberta,
Don't forget to pack a hug for me. See you there.
Duane

[Skyhawk]

Duane,
Scratch Geoff from Finishline. He will not be bringing his 71 GSX 350 bench seat 4 speed car.:ball: I told him to forget what others say and bring it but no luck:(

[racenu]

Looking forward to meeting other X owners, heading out Tuesday, heres our route,
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Atikokan&1s=ON&2c=Terrace+Bay&2s=ON#a/maps/l:::Atikokan:ON::CA:48.759232:-91.592873:city:Rainy+River:1/l:::Terrace+Bay:ON::CA:48.783352:-87.097939:city:Thunder+Bay:1/l:::Columbus:OH::US:39.961102:-82.998901:city:Franklin+County:1/m::3:44.498185:-87.304686:0:::::1:1:1::/io:1:::::f:EN:M:/e

See ya\all there eh.....:Brow:

[Duane]

John no problem,
I never put him down as a yes, but I sure hoped to check out that car. I talked to him and still do not understand why he won't bring it, there are going to be 2 other 71 Cortez Gold small block GSX's there, and both of them have buildsheets. Who would take offense to having one more? Maybe I should talk to him about buying it. I miss my old 71 Cortez Gold 350 GSX.
Duane

[Mister T]

Looking forward to meeting other X owners, heading out Tuesday, heres our route,
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Atikokan&1s=ON&2c=Terrace+Bay&2s=ON#a/maps/l:::Atikokan:ON::CA:48.759232:-91.592873:city:Rainy+River:1/l:::Terrace+Bay:ON::CA:48.783352:-87.097939:city:Thunder+Bay:1/l:::Columbus:OH::US:39.961102:-82.998901:city:Franklin+County:1/m::3:44.498185:-87.304686:0:::::1:1:1::/io:1:::::f:EN:M:/e

See ya\all there eh.....:Brow:

Watch out for those moose along Hwy 17 eh!! But you probably know that already.:laugh: The Makinac Bridge is quite interesting during high wind conditions.

See you there.:beer

[Marco]

5 days and counting!

:bglasses:

See everyone there.

PS - don't be afraid to introduce yourselves to everyone - don't be shy! It will be great to put faces to names. It's going to be one big 'striped' party! :beer :beer :beer

:3gears:

[dl7265]

Duane,
Scratch Geoff from Finishline. He will not be bringing his 71 GSX 350 bench seat 4 speed car.:ball: I told him to forget what others say and bring it but no luck:(
That sucks. I was hoping to see a small block stick. If you think about it, I'm surprised a lot more of them weren't sold.


DL

[Mister T]

..........and away we go..............:laugh: :laugh:

Leaving the house in ten minutes. I'll see you all in Columbus.:beer :beer

[UnseenGSX]

I am still working on mine and it will be there.

[rswitt]

GSX #337 Leaving Dumas,Texas 1226 miles on Wednesday AM .Just finished 3 year home grown restoration,cant wait to see 100+ GSX'S in one place.This is history in the making. Ray Witt:3gears:

[Duane]

Looking forward to seeing you again Ray.
Duane

[Racerx88]

GSX #337 Leaving Dumas,Texas 1226 miles on Wednesday AM .Just finished 3 year home grown restoration,cant wait to see 100+ GSX'S in one place.This is history in the making. Ray Witt:3gears:

Ray, long time no see!
How long have you had that X and what color is it?

[gsxnut]

I will be bringing a few display items with me including a 1970 Assembly Manual in large print (really cool), GSX article archive, GSX documents I have collected over the years including copies of what the orginal paperwork looks like for these cars.

I also plan on leaving Wed Morning.

100+ GSX will be AWESOME ! ! !

Mark

[rswitt]

Dean P,Good to hear from you.Ive owned it for 18 years,white 4spd ac car and all numbers matching.I was able to contact orginal dealer,Vardaman Buick Hattiesburg Miss.Dealer sent sales card,bill of sale,service make ready .

[1972 Stage 1]

GSX #337 Leaving Dumas,Texas 1226 miles on Wednesday AM .Just finished 3 year home grown restoration,cant wait to see 100+ GSX'S in one place.This is history in the making. Ray Witt:3gears:
Hi Ray,

We have never met but I believe we spoke on the phone a year or two ago (Jim Turner connection). We are leaving the DFW area early Wednesday am and will be staying the night in Nashville. I'm not sure which route you are driving, but if you want to try to hook up on the highway let me know and we can exchange cell phone numbers. I will be meeting up with another Texas GSX owner (Greg King) in Texarkana, and we are traveling I-30 to I-40 to I-65 on Wednesday, then I-65 to I-71 to I-70 on Thursday.

Looking forward to seeing your car.

[punk55]

GSX 585 loaded and leaving Midland Texas Tuesday Morning trying to get to Little Rock ARK. or Memphis the first day, look at some country the second day and stop around Bowling Green, then on to the Quality Inn in Heath by 4:00 on Thursday. Can't wait to see all the "X's" and meet everyone. My cell # 432 634 5980 Don Terhune

[CUSTOMD1]

I Hate To Be Posting This......but I Wont Be Able To Make The Meet.
The 72 X Is Still On Stands And No Where Near Ready To Go Back On The Chassis.
My Customers Cars Come First And Im Absolutly Swamped With Dead Lines Coming Up On 2 Cars I Need To Get Done,so The X Has To Wait A While More.
On Top Of That I Cant Even Get Away To See All The Other Members Cars As My Mother Isnt Doing Well And Ill Be In Branson With Her Next Weekend..............hope You Guys Take Lotts Of Pics So I Can Rub Them Into My Wounds.
I Hope All Have A Safe Trip To And From,have Fun.
Customd

[gsxnut]

Custom,

Sorry to hear about your mother. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers. We will miss your GSX and the opportunity to meet you.

Take Care,

Mark

[UnseenGSX]

I'm ready.

[jay bird]

I like to thank Duane and Mark and the volunteers that put this together they worked there butts off to make this happen.Im so glad I was able to make it:TU:

[racenu]

Watch out for those moose along Hwy 17 eh!! But you probably know that already.:laugh: The Makinac Bridge is quite interesting during high wind conditions.

See you there.:beer

Hey Tom, thanks for the heads up on the moose, yep we got lots around here and they are scary huge things when on the pavement in front of you....
It was nice meeting you and everyone else at the reunion.
No moose but a few deer and almost tagged a huge wolf near Dorion. It was a really nice drive on the way home, cruised around London, Ont and overheated the X to scary part of the gauge, seems may have been airlocked??? I stopped by Legendary Motors in Milton, Ont and saw a really nice resto being done on a 70 gs st 1 with low low miles from Minny, Wow....board members car?????
Cruised around Sudbury with no probs, made it to Thunder bay for cruise night and lots of onlookers.

A huge Canadian thanks to all the organizers and attendees... for me this was an event i will never forget and now my wife finally gets the signifigance of this buick/gsx thingy i've been going on about for all these years. She and I met some really nice people with similar interests and i never got the impression that anyone had a better car than the next one, but they were all special in there own right, so for me, this is what makes owning a buick so special EH:TU: .

here was our route home:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Newark&1s=OH&2c=London&2s=ON#a/maps/l:::Newark:OH::US:40.058102:-82.401398:city:Licking+County:1/l:::London:ON::CA:42.986889:-81.246208:city:Middlesex:1/l:::Sudbury:ON::CA:46.48959:-80.989662:city:Greater+Sudbury:1/l:::Sault+Sainte+Marie:ON::CA:46.5:-84.333298:city::1/l:::Thunder+Bay:ON::CA:48.381699:-89.245483:city:Thunder+Bay:1/l:::Atikokan:ON::CA:48.759232:-91.592873:city:Rainy+River:1/m::3:44.529175:-85.585936:0:::::1:1:1::/io:1:::::f:EN:M:/e

[1 bad gs]

racenu, it was nice meeting you and your wife. we were gonna say good-by sunday morning, when we left your truck and trailer was still there, we left around 8:30 a.m. our wives had a nice time talking together and drinking smirnoffs while we talked buicks. take care and hope to see you guys again.:beer

[LAST1987GN]

EH, It was nice meeting RacenU and John, Saturday Night in the parking lot, I saw the map quest route that RacenU took home, I have a question thou, did you have to take ferries across those lakes? :beer Hope to see you both at the next event

[racenu]

racenu, it was nice meeting you and your wife. we were gonna say good-by sunday morning, when we left your truck and trailer was still there, we left around 8:30 a.m. our wives had a nice time talking together and drinking smirnoffs while we talked buicks. take care and hope to see you guys again.:beer

you guys got going early, sorry we never got to say goodbye, it was nice our wives hit it off, hope you had a good trip back to Chicago area & thanks for the brewskies.

No ferry or barges across the big water, some really big bridges and i'll try post some pics,
hope to see everyone again, cheers gord & sandy:TU:

[gsxnut]

I wanted to personally thank all the owners and folks that worked the event for a simply awesome time. It was a huge success in my opinion and I really enjoyed myself.

Mark

[moleary]

:beer Once in a lifetime event. I am still riding on cloud nine....

[racenu]

guys heres a few pics of our drive around the great lakes, and across some huge bridges, some nice scenery EH....

[Mister T]

Nice photos Gord.:beer Thanks for sharing them. I was great to meet you as well. Glad your trip home was otherwise uneventful. .

I'm quite familiar with all those bridges, border crossing points, and Hwy 17 across Lake Huron and Superior.

I've yet to see any wolves along Hwy 17 though, plenty of deer and moose though.

I almost tagged a moose just east of Atikokan late one night last winter. Scared the ever loving crap out of me.:shock:

[racenu]

Tom, nice meeting you also, maybe i'll make it out to "world of wheels" in the Peg next year. See ya there? Gord

[Mister T]

Gord, World of Wheels is an event which I've been unable to attend for a few years. Maybe 2010 though......