Big 2006 East Coast Meet - We Need Member Feedback

[HighHorseman]

Starting in January we will be getting into the planning for the 2006 Big East Coast Meet and at this point we would like to get all of your feedback in order to help us plan the event tailored to all of you who will be in attendance. We tentatively have 3 locations and date that we are throwing around but this doesn't rule out other dates and times. We can do three types of events.

We can plan a weekend event to coincide with the May Ocean City, MD event which features a lot of older cars but there's plenty of late-models and it's a city-wide event with cars shows, parties and 24 hour cruising plus it's a beach resort so the whole family can come:

http://www.specialeventpro.com/crusin.html

This weekend's a blast. Another alternative is to set up a weekend event to coincide with the Chrysler Nationals at Carlisle, PA. This wouldn't be until the weekend after the Fourth of July but this is also a full weekend event but it is more car oriented and not as much of a family event (though the family is encouraged to come). The plus to Carlisle is that we will probably be able to get the most DCX participation at this location. Here's a link to the Carlise event:

http://www.carsatcarlisle.com/schedu...sler/index.asp

I'm still waiting on Englishtown to give us their info on their May Dodge event. Our past events have been held at Englishtown and they are planning a big event for May that is supposed to be on the level of a Dodge National's event. Englishtown gives us a little bit more to work with when we attend there and we should be able to do either a one-day Saturday event or a weekend event. Plus, Englishtown will probably be the only location that we can get some track-time in at.

http://www.etownraceway.com

We're planning a big event with a good bit of manufacturer participation and appearances and we're hoping to draw members and guests from mainly this side of the Mississippi but I already know of some forum members that will be flying out from the West Coast. Our past events have drawn countless members from 5, 6 even 10 up to hours away so we know that if we can set up a full weekend event, it helps you guys traveling further to justify the trip. For now, we want your feedback since this event is put on for you guys.

Another question is: do you want to open up this meet to any other late model Dodge/Chrysler cars? If so, what?

Big Bob, do you have anything to add?

Thanks everyone!
Joshua, HHP

[Note Added: You can vote for more than one option on the poll]

[bling300c]

i vote Carlisle, PA Chrysler Nationals, July 7-9

[tjd113]

They are all good locations and I think a two day week end would be the best. I live a few miles from Englishtown and have entered a few show and go events they had over the years, which is nice you can show your car or race of do both.

[RobAGD]

Well I like ETown and i havent voted yet.

I have been to Carlise once for a Chevy Event and that seemed way way to busy to really have fun.

I havent done an event in OC yet so maybe that..... More info please

-Robert

[HighHorseman]

Rob,
Here's more info on the OC. Ocean City, MD is a great beach resort incase anyone has never been there. Ocean City is huge and the whole city turns into one big car show with different shows being put on at pretty much every parking lot along the strip. There's also constant cruising going on up and down the strip and you will see every make and model of car, new and old, running around and racing up and down the strip. It's just one of those events that words are hard to describe and you really have to go there to understand what a fun event it is.

If you guys want to check out the response from the sister LX sites, here's the links to their polls:

http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/...ead.php?t=5008
http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=21133

Thanks!
Joshua, HHP

[TheJoeVA]

i can suggest Petersburg, VA
Virginia Motorsports Park has a nice HUGE Mopar Madness
not sure when, but it is a great huge newer track

[Big Bob]

Big Bob, do you have anything to add?

Thanks everyone!
Joshua, HHP

................................................. ..................Yes thanks Josh for giving the people of this and other forums the opportunity to express their opinions for the best time, place and shape of the Year's biggest and best GTG. Now it is up to us to use the pole so we can not only plan the GTG but maybe plan to have rally's to the event from different States and Canada, would make a fun ride there too. Very nice to have more then 1 event this upcoming year, as for myself I already have reservations in PA for July and will go to that O.C. party. Even without the date from E- Town I think it may be our best bet, great location and plenty of room. Northeastern08 had a good idea to maybe make it a 2 day event with racing one day and the GTG the other or both day's race and GTG, and that's what we need, Idea's and opinions from all. Great job Josh on getting the word out!.... Big Bob
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[crhemi]

How about a poll of who would be bringing family (kids,spouse's,etc.)
Maybe regional tailgating or drive up caravan (convoys).

[Ken Lally]

Ocean City is a blast- and there are PLENTY of places to stay and things to do for the whole family, unlike Carlise, where it is soooo crowed, no parking etc. Dont know the other locations-

Plus- I have a beach house in Ocean City and all my cleaning equip for any NOVA'ers that want to caravan up.

[Logan214]

Originally Posted by Ken Lally

Ocean City is a blast- and there are PLENTY of places to stay and things to do for the whole family, unlike Carlise, where it is soooo crowed, no parking etc. Dont know the other locations-

Plus- I have a beach house in Ocean City and all my cleaning equip for any NOVA'ers that want to caravan up.

I am torn between Carlisle and Ocean City. I have been to Ocean City during custom car weekend and it was a blast. Cars racing up and down Coastal hghwy and you can hear burnout's all night long from your hotel room. On the other hand I use to go to Corvette carlisle and riding in with a caravan of 300's gets alot of head turning. I'm with in a few hours of both so I say either or for me.