will truly be a sight to see and probably will never happen again.....better bring your Cameras :kodak:
Jacquie, How's this, the new target will be when we run out of parking lot. All joking aside, I would bet some will not make it due to logistical and other reasons. But then again I know there are still something like 15-20 cars/owners on the fence, so if they come the number could go higher. We will see. I'm just hoping everyone comes out and has a good time. Duane PS. I don't remember if I mentioned this before but a few of the Buick Engineers that either helped develop the parts for the cars, or were involved in the GSX project itself, have offered to have a talk during the Reunion. We are working on the schedule now to figure out the best "time slot" for the talk. That will be something people will not want to miss.
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.
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
Great! Can we complete the form electronically and print ahead of time, or submit for printing? Thanks! Rob
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
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
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:
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
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
