KWick_70MC Posted October 8, 2024 Posted October 8, 2024 I want to start a MIDWEST FGMCC meet. Who would be interested in participating in a MIDWEST meet, and where are you from. I am from Wisconsin. 3 Quote
Dtret Posted October 8, 2024 Posted October 8, 2024 Depending on time and location. Cincinnati area. For time I would look at something around late August, September range.July might be a heat issue. The Eastern meet and Carlisle mini-meet ( 2025) are at the end of May and end of June. So funds need to recover if you want members to travel. And also if this is to be a club sanctioned event participants must be FGMCC dues paying members. This is very doable. We have had other members ask if there will ever be a Midwestern meet, so I think there is interest. 3 Quote
Canuck Posted October 8, 2024 Posted October 8, 2024 My first thought for 2025 would be to have it somewhere in or near the area of the blue circle in my map below given the location of the Western and Eastern Meets. In 2026 the Eastern and Western Meets are likely to both move North allowing the Midwest Meet to be further South in the Kansas, Missouri area or even further South if possible. 1 Quote
mon-tss Posted October 8, 2024 Posted October 8, 2024 I am in Mid Missouri, I would like to see something in this area. Pretty much middle of the country. 1 Quote
Canuck Posted October 8, 2024 Posted October 8, 2024 10 minutes ago, mon-tss said: I am in Mid Missouri, I would like to see something in this area. Pretty much middle of the country. That's not too far from Somerset, KY where the Eastern Meet is in 2025. I can see Missouri being a great location for 2026 when the Eastern Meet will be in Carlisle, PA. 🙂 1 Quote
1970mcss Posted October 8, 2024 Posted October 8, 2024 25 minutes ago, Canuck said: My first thought for 2025 would be to have it somewhere in or near the area of the blue circle in my map below given the location of the Western and Eastern Meets. In 2026 the Eastern and Western Meets are likely to both move North allowing the Midwest Meet to be further South in the Kansas, Missouri area or even further South if possible. I would be interested in a Midwest meet. Near Chicago IL. Quote
KWick_70MC Posted October 8, 2024 Author Posted October 8, 2024 I was thinking La Crosse, WI.. lolol Madison, Minneapolis, Albert Lea, Des Moines, Omaha are all possibilities. August is a crap shoot for weather, but anything is possible, depending on the interest from members going to either WM/EM or can't quite get there. I would like to keep the 1st one close to where I live for logistics purposes. Quote
KWick_70MC Posted October 8, 2024 Author Posted October 8, 2024 50 minutes ago, Dtret said: Depending on time and location. Cincinnati area. For time I would look at something around late August, September range.July might be a heat issue. The Eastern meet and Carlisle mini-meet ( 2025) are at the end of May and end of June. So funds need to recover if you want members to travel. And also if this is to be a club sanctioned event participants must be FGMCC dues paying members. This is very doable. We have had other members ask if there will ever be a Midwestern meet, so I think there is interest. noted Quote
cny first gen 71 Posted October 8, 2024 Posted October 8, 2024 I guess it would depend on when and where and what event it would be with. There's a mini meet in Syracuse in mid July also at the Syracuse nationals show. Quote
DragCat Posted October 8, 2024 Posted October 8, 2024 2 hours ago, Canuck said: My first thought for 2025 would be to have it somewhere in or near the area of the blue circle in my map below given the location of the Western and Eastern Meets. I Just a reminder, pay attention to the 2025 eastern meet info and updates. Jared has already posted I40 coming from the southeast is going to be an issue. Quote
Leghome Posted October 8, 2024 Posted October 8, 2024 Another good place would be if they have the Bowtie Nationals in INDY next year late September 2 Quote
Rob Peters Posted October 9, 2024 Posted October 9, 2024 One year we had an eastern meet in Branson MO but it was not real well attended. Others have tried to get a mid-west meet but have not been able to get enough people to attend. If I might suggest.....If you would like to plan a Mini-Meet in 2025 or 2026, try to put out some feelers to see how many members might show an interest. It may be best to try to plan a mini-meet before trying to plan a full blown meet. The club will help sponsor that meet. rob 3 Quote
Blackhawk Posted October 9, 2024 Posted October 9, 2024 The Street Machine Nationals in St. Paul/Minneapolis in July would be a good central option, and it's a decently large show so there's plenty to see. 1 Quote
70 Owner Posted October 9, 2024 Posted October 9, 2024 I suggest Springfield, Missouri. We always have a huge turnout for the Mid-America street rod nationals every Memorial Day weekend (usually beautiful weather). Also, the Birthplace of Route 66 festival every August (usually hot weather). There's quite a bit to do here, and Branson is a short drive for music and variety shows. Like Mon-tss said, we're pretty much smack-dab in the middle of the US. 2 Quote
Glen Posted October 29, 2024 Posted October 29, 2024 Put me down as #3 for something mid-Westy/ kinda near Chicago. 1 Quote
Leghome Posted October 29, 2024 Posted October 29, 2024 10 hours ago, Glen said: Put me down as #3 for something mid-Westy/ kinda near Chicago. West of Chi-town would be great. I have a brother living in Sandwich and could stay with him 1 Quote
Jared Richey Posted November 9, 2024 Posted November 9, 2024 Do a mini meet in 2025. Then it could turn into an actual meet. Thanks for stepping up! This has been talked about for years 2 Quote
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