Dragginwagon467

As of 2/13/2023: 52 Registered Hotel selected (communications set up, blocked off 20 rooms, supplied list of registered attendees who can use blocked/discounted rooms) Updated FAQ Registration Update Registration Form

I spend my money on go fast parts (it shows [at the track]) and food (it also shows 🤣 ). It's not the distance to the National event locations that's keeping me from joining. To the contrary, I drove 7 hrs to a drag race and participated in a five day drag race covering almost 1200 miles. To push me over the line, there needs to be a carrot at the end of a substantial drive, and the carrot needs to involve legal drag racing. I don't fit the normal group demographic, that's OK and I'm not looking to change/influence the group...aside from offer those within driving distance to attend what I think is one of the coolest car-oriented events in northern Ohio. See above. I know what you're saying about shade, I prefer the walking shade of a sombrero to a tent, tents adversely affect the group photo but, I'll leave it to the attendees to decide if they want to put up shade. I truly think it's going to be off the hook...and it's the attendees that will make it special, I'm only encouraging to bring them to come together for a memorable day, or weekend, if they so choose. I absolutely look forward to seeing you at Martin. The FAST Spring Nationals lands on my birthday this year, and you'd think that's a good thing, but I share birthdays with my Son and I'd be in the doghouse on so many levels if I missed the party to go racing (and he's not too eager to go racing lately). See above, I'm not looking to turn any First-Gens away due to non-membership. I agree with Rob regarding the location as good a Midwestern meet - it too far. Four hours seems to be the limit for most sane people. Luckily, car guys aren't really sane so we still have people willing and able to jump in their First-Gens and drive hundreds of miles to attend car events. These are my people. Agree and understandable. The First-Gen Monte Carlo Takeover during the Blue Suede Cruise at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH will be a great event for years to come due to the high density of First-Gens in the surrounding areas and strong car culture emanating out of Cleveland and Detroit, and flowing through northwest Ohio. and Toledo. On the other hand, it's been challenging for me to find a similar strong following in the Columbus, OH (central Ohio) area. I'm hopeful the First-Gens start popping out of the woodwork. 47 registered, 25 more say they're "Going" but haven't registered. Could easily see 70-80+. But, let's not count the First-Gens before they drive through the gate. Once I start hearing feedback about how many have pre-purchased their car show entries, I'll get more (more) excited. There's still more than 6 months to go, anything can happen. Gas and internal combustion engines aren't getting more popular, get out and enjoy then while you can!

Please note, even though members of the FGMCC will be in attendance, this is NOT a First Generation Monte Carlo Club event. This has been added due to the number of questions I have received regarding this event. Please direct your questions to the originator of this string. FGMCC MANAGEMENT. Thought it would be good to give a more detailed update on the event - things are progressing nicely. The guys are doing a good job networking and getting the word out, I think excitement is really building. July is going to be a wild one in Ohio. Few main points: As of 1/13/2023, 46 Montes registered 25 more say they’re going but have not registered 19 more say they’re interested This means we could easily see 70+ First-Gens at the Takeover Here’s a quick video of those who have taken the time to register - Click here Discounted ticket agreement has been arranged for those who have registered (Save $10 off the $55 at the gate price). If you have already registered, just sit back and wait…I’ll let you know when to expect the email from Summit Motorsports Park. I’ve created two supporting documents - both have useful information. FAQ (Topics covered) - Click to open What is the First-Gen Monte Carlo Takeover? - Click here What is the Blue Suede Cruise? - Click here Is there an additional charge for the First-Gen Monte Carlo Takeover? - Click here How many First-Gen Monte Carlos will attend? - Click here Should I register for the First-Gen Monte Carlo Takeover? - Click here How do I register for the First-Gen Monte Carlo Takeover? - Click here Which Blue Suede Cruise entry do I need to purchase in order to park with the First-Gen Monte Carlo Takeover group and make fun runs? - Click here I plan on pre-purchasing my ticket ahead of time, is there an advantage? - Click here How will the discounted ticket sales work? - Click here What’s in the car show packet? - Click here What's included with your entry? - Click here Why is it is important to register for the First-Gen Monte Carlo Takeover? - Click here Where are all the Monte Carlos coming from? - Click here I can only make it Saturday, can I get a one day pass? - Click here What’s a “Fun Run” anyway? Click here Where is the parking area for the First-Gen Monte Carlo Takeover? Click here Are there special rules in the car show area? Click here What hotel is everyone staying in? Click here What if I'm attending with friends who don't have a First-Gen Monte Carlo? Click here Is the First-Gen Monte Carlo Takeover an official First Generation Monte Carlo Club (FMGCC) event? Click here How did the First-Gen Monte Carlo Takeover begin? Click here Helpful Links Click here Registration Update (Topics covered)- Click to open How many First-Gen Monte Carlos will attend? Click here Where are all the Monte Carlos coming from? Click here What day will most people attend? Click here What are the most common engines? Click here What are the most common transmissions? Click here What are the most common rear axle housings? Click here What are the most common axle ratios? Click here How quick are the Monte Carlos which are attending and planning on Fun Runs? Click here Should I register for the First-Gen Monte Carlo Takeover? Click here

Update: Bill (SMP) messaged back, I’m going to send an updated list, of those registered for the Takeover, monthly. The first 40 attendees have been submitted. I’ll confirm when SMP has sent their communications to you. I’ve also messaged those who have signed up but do not have social media. Thanks to All that have registered so far.

12/28/2022 Update 34 Registered (70 say they're going). A group discount for early registration has been arranged, refer the FAQ linked above for details. Must be registered for the Takeover to be eligible for the group discount on Blue Suede Cruise tickets.

Please note, even though members of the FGMCC will be in attendance, this is NOT a First Generation Monte Carlo Club event. This has been added due to the number of questions I have received regarding this event. Please direct your questions to the originator of this string. FGMCC MANAGEMENT. Merry Christmas to all. For the First-Gen Monte Carlo Takeover FAQ - Click here.

12/24/2022 Update: Merry Christmas Eve to you and your families. As they say, that escalated quickly... We're now sitting at 33 officially registered, 37 more that have either responded as “Going” to Facebook event invitations or have otherwise committed to the event, face-to-face. My goal remains get everyone registered who is planning to attend the event, and finish sharing photos of each registered car (see below). No updates about event T-shirts yet. If all registered cars make the trip, the long distance awards will go to: Connelly Springs, NC - about 515 miles Opdyke, IL - about 483 miles Evansville, IN - about 430 miles Northeast Ohio is leading the way by region, with 10, while Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan have 6. My earlier question still remains... From looking at the map, Central Ohio is clearly underrepresented. Is it possible that all the First-Gen Monte Carlos have migrated to NE and NW Ohio? I'm not sure, what do you guys think? Officially Registered: The first 32 cars officially registered...

12/17/2022 Update: First, Bill Bader, Summit Motorsports Park owner, gave written permission for me to use the track and event logos to promote the event, more on this later. Also, I have been asked again about event T-shirts...I'm considering this, but I'd rather not be involved if I can help it. Today, we have 26 officially registered, additionally, there are 26 more that have either responded as “Going” to Facebook event invitations or have otherwise committed to the event, face-to-face. My goal is go get everyone registered who is planning to the event, and start sharing photos of each registered car (see below). If all registered cars make the trip, the long distance awards will go to: Connelly Springs, NC - about 515 miles Opdyke, IL - about 483 miles Evansville, IN - about 430 miles Northeast Ohio is leading the way by region, with 9, while Northwest Ohio has 6. From looking at the map, Central Ohio is clearly underrepresented. Is it possible that all the First-Gen Monte Carlos have migrated to NE and NW Ohio? I'm not sure, what do you guys think? Anyhow, the first three cars registered - more to follow.

The weather held out, and I attended what is likely the last car event of the season...The 14th Annual MIS Cares Charity Track and Toy Drive. Ride-a-Long inside the Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Drive-By at MIS

Added photos to the post above.

Made it back to the track for the last time this year (most likely). Ran the Cooper Cobras, and while the track prep in eliminations was on point, and the air was stellar, unfortunately, the car is still down on power. Best pass was an 11.79 @ 118.41 mph. Made it three rounds in eliminations. Will add a couple photos later. iI'd make a good bracket car lol

21 officially registered. 44 total have either responded as “Going” to Facebook event invitations or have otherwise committed to the event. Furthest away is Opdyke, IL - about 480 miles away. Second furthest is Evansville, IN - about 430 miles away (which is how far I drove my Monte to go racing last weekend). My goal is go get everyone registered who is committed to the event. Northeast Ohio is leading the way by region. By City, ST

Long post but I thought I'd share an update. It’s going to be a large event, we could see 50+ First Gen Monte Carlos at the First Gen Monte Carlo Takeover during Blue Suede Cruise at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, OH. I say this after considering how many are "signed up" already, and how many First Gen Monte Carlos are in Northeast Ohio alone (who are t registered)...I'd say it's entirely possible, but not without coordination and communication at the local levels. As of 10/5/2022: 20 officially registered (9 are new) 4 who attended last year have not registered but have signed up in the Facebook event invite or I'm fairly confident they will go: (Carlos Cubby Rodriguez, Dennis Tretter, Kaleb Sniezek, Randy Leek) 3 who attended last year have not registered but it is not clear if they plan to attend (Matt Sabo, Jim Sennhenn, Jim Walker) 12 who have expressed genuine interest but have not officially registered That gives us up to 39 as of today. I'd like to have everyone who is planning to attend register. Having your email address is one of the most direct ways of communicating without needing to depend on Facebook's algorithms to ensure everyone received a message. I'd like to put out another survey to see if the group would have interest in a dash plaque or T-shirt for the event? I understand some can't (or won't) register, but what I do need to work toward is a number to communicate to the track owner for our space next year... Link to register: https://forms.gle/bqWWJwXqved68iH57 These images were taken before receiving the two most recent registrations. Of the 18 registered so far, half are 1970. There's an even split between 350 vs. 454. Most have a TH400 transmission. Most have 12-Bolt rear ends. Most run 3.73 gears.

Good things happening in Northwest Ohio. 7 First-Gens at the show tonight.

12 registered so far, looks like double on Saturday. https://forms.gle/hRrEuU2mSKgVCKQr9

I drove two hours, 130+ miles one way, and spent $15 in tolls to get to this show…and I’d do it again. 500+ cars, a well run show, and a great shaded location. No glamour shots of my car 😂 got excited and forgot. The interesting part of the drive… The meetup for the drive in to the show

Registration link added in the previous post or you can scan QR Code in the image. High speed, low drag!

For those that don’t use social media, and I can think of hundreds reasons not to use social media, there’s the flyer. I’m also going to create a sign up form. I’ll post the link when it’s ready. The image below now contains a QR Code you can scan with your camera on your phone or Click here to Register.

I’ve created a public event on Facebook in the group OHIO CAR SHOWS AND CRUISE INS linked below. For those apprehensive about signing up for a public event on Facebook…only your friends (people you’ve accepted friend requests from) and I can see your response. The OHIO CAR SHOWS AND CRUISE INS event will be the main invite in the future. The space the track owner allocated to us is good for about 30 First-Gens, if you’re seriously planning on this event, please sign up so I know if we need more space. The track owner is excited to see how we do and I can probably get a few more spaces if needed. Thanks Mike https://m.facebook.com/events/4025737510883979

What: We’re looking for Greater Toledo First-Gen Monte Carlo owners to attend this local show. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow First-Gen Monte Carlo Owners, and support a great cause. Cliff’s Notes: Please join us for a great cause…admission is one non-perishable food item. Wednesday 9/28/2022, 4:30-7:30 PM Penta Career Center 9301 Buck Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551 Additional information: The Transportation programs at Penta Career Center are hosting their 11th Annual Cruise-In Car Show, Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., on the Penta campus located at 9301 Buck Road in Perrysburg, Ohio. (Rain date is October 5, 2022.) All types of vehicles and motorcycles are welcome to participate. Vehicle owners are admitted free of charge as long as they bring a non-perishable food item (e.g., peanut butter, boxed macaroni & cheese, boxed cookies, crackers, or canned chili) or a personal hygiene item (e.g., soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, etc.) to donate to the Penta Pantry. The pantry helps Penta students and their families who are in need of assistance. Other activities that will take place at the Cruise-In include music and door prizes such as car care kits, gift certificates and products from several Penta programs. Students who are members of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) will have activities for children called the “Kids Garage” during the Cruise-In. Food will be available for purchase from several food trucks. In addition, awards will be presented to vehicle owners in the following categories: Penta Alumni, Superintendent’s Choice and Best Motorcycle. The event is organized by Penta’s Transportation programs and SkillsUSA, a leadership organization for career-technical education students. For more information about the Cruise-In event, call 419-666-1120 Ext. 1428 or email randerson@pentacc.org.

10 + hrs, no tolls for me, not that it matters.

I think her family enjoyed it as much as her. https://youtu.be/Zo3ZfUnAdqI

One piece of advice; avoid Charlotte, unless you want your car stolen like Hot Rod Power Tour a few years ago.

I easily could have done double the passes, but then when would I have time for photos?

I’m not sure I understand your question? I made 15 passes in two days. Could’ve raced Sunday too.