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I have updated the 2001 Supercar Reunion page ( found here: www.yenko.net/reunion/2001reunion.htm ). I added links to the Gateway Center (which is where the Reunion will be held), to the Holiday Inn (which is the host hotel), to the Collinsville, IL, website (for a listing of what is in the area), and a link to Gateway International Raceway (where we will be cruising to race!).

I don't have anyone's names/cars down as "Attending" the Reunion, but if you are planning on bringing a car and want it listed, just send us an email, and I will add it.


[Edited by Chevy454 (03-23-2001 at 02:36 PM).]

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Rob, I plan to bring my white '69 COPO camaro. I'm shopping for an enclosed trailer now and yes it will be on the track shifting by ear (no gauges).

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Charlie:

Good deal! I will add you to the list tonight! Shifting by ear, huh?! Is that so you DON'T KNOW how tight you are wrapping that big block? (what you don't know can't hurt you?!)

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OK, I updated the page, and I will try and add anyone else AS SOON as they let me know! Let's hear of some more!!!!!

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Wednesday I spent the day in Collinsville, making sure everything was go for the 2001 reunion. I came home very excited with how things went. The Gateway Center is a super nice facilty with lots of column free indoor space, excellent lighting and acres of parking. It is surrounded by motels, restuarants, a video arcade/putt putt golf, water park, etc. The host hotel, the Holiday Inn, is a very nice hotel with ample parking and within walking distance of the Gateway Center. Gateway Int. Raceway is a state of the art NHRA race facilty, only minutes from the Gateway Center. The promoter is very excited about having us present at the track on Saturday evening. He is going to provide a special parking area and discount entry fee. During the next few months, I hope eveyone will help us here at the sYc get the word out to supercar owners about the reunion. Lets make this the best one yet! More details to follow. Tom

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Rob I plan on bringing my 69 copo camaro white blue interior. Thats great race track I will be there two weeks before match racing my willys with our group chicago wise guys.

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Well we now have hotel reservations. the nice lady at the Holiday Inn said she does not show a block of rooms. We made reservations anyway at a rate of $109. We are coming on the 30th and leaving on the 3rd. Now we just have to figure out getting the car or cars there(see other posts). Working the airlines next!! Do I really sound EXCITED!!!!

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NW:

I just talked to dad, and he said that he was thinking that the price of the rooms for the "Supercar Reunion" attendees was like $79/ea. He was doing some checking to see what the problem was, as each year we have reserved a block of rooms and gotten a lower rate.

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OK...I am updating the 2001 Supercar Reunion page, and I am adding names to the "list of attendees".

I added:

Darryl Dodd - '69 B-M Corvette
Bernard Pfeiffer - '69 COPO Camaro
Don Stowers - '69 Yenko Camaro

If I am leaving anyone out, let me know! So, who did I miss... https://www.yenko.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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Dad has indicated to me that he will attend with his Turbo Z again. If I can I will be taking my 69 Yenko Camaro along with the Harrell Chevelle. Thats two more...COOL..BKH

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Good deal! I am anxious to see that A-body from my home state, along with your dad's TZ and that "ultimate survivor" of yours!

[Edited by Chevy454 (05-03-2001 at 08:38 PM).]

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Any update from our NW members?

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nwyenko and i are game (2-3 cars) but kevin needs more convincing.

anyone else between seattle and collinsville who needs their car hauled to the reunion in exchange for sharing the hauling tab?

[Edited by Denis (05-04-2001 at 03:20 AM).]

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I talked to Fred at Concours trucking Thurs. and he is really interested in seeing us make this happen!! He is a great guy and has great drivers (he also monitors this board!!) I checked with a couple in Or that have a 3 car hauler but the tab was $7000 which is too steep for me. I have convinced the wife that since I got free plane tickets that offsets the cost of one car (sounds good to me). The 30th of Aug. is my birthday and told her she doesn't have to get me anything if I take the cars. As you guys can see I am really working this deal. If I could sell the red Deuce it would be easier.(hint,hint).

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Well, I added Bruce Leveto, Don Clark, and Jeff Clark to the attendee list today. If anyone else wants on the list, just let me know.

Denis/NWYenko:

Any word on if you guys are going to be able to make it happen or not? Are you still looking for cars to chip in? I know Jack Markham (Yenko Vega) is out your direction (New Mexico), but I don't know if he is interested in attending or not.

Hmm...let's see...who else is out that direction guys?

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Good news I think. I was slumming at a local Mopar show last weekend and chatted up a guy from Spokane who bought the triple-black 70 Hemi Cuda I wanted. In any case, he also owns a COPO Chevelle and he's interested in attending the reunion. Not only is he "on the way" from Seattle, he also has a 3-car covered trailer we can all share (he owns a dealership in Spokane). Jim, I'll send email to discuss this in more detail. Basically, we still need to find a driver and a cab/truck to pull the thing. Other option is to go with the six-car rig and find a couple more more cars. Kevin's still mulling over it, especially when I told him we all think his 68 Yenko Camaro is fake https://www.yenko.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

PS: I'm Canadian so my US geography ain't as good as yours, but isn't New Mexico kind of down south somewhere?

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Well, your geography isn't all that bad, because New Mexico is located in the southwest U.S. I was trying to think of people that are to west of us, and Markham kept coming to mind (plus, he has a YENKO VEGA!!!!). I will check our database tomorrow and see who else is out in your direction.

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Denis:

Isn't the guy who bought the triple black Hemi Cuda offering it for sale at his dealership in Spokane? 75k?
No problem for you rich Canadiens.

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Denis, this might be what you need http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...item=586297515

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Looks like the Clary family will have another attendee at the Reunion. Ethan Drew Clary
Born May 9th 2001
Congradulations https://www.yenko.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

Looks like paw may have to start looking for another supercar?? https://www.yenko.net/ubb/smilies/burnout.gif

[Edited by sYc (05-10-2001 at 05:32 PM).]

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So is anyone planning on taking a whole bunch of photos of all the cars at this show and putting them up on the web for those who can't make it?

As much as I'd love to see all these awesome cars in the metal, the 10,896 miles from here in Perth to Collinsville is just not going to happen for me https://www.yenko.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/frown.gif

Sheridan Brown

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Sheridan
Now you're making me feel guilty.I only live 5 hours north of the show area,but was not planning on attending due to the fact that I don't officially own a "SuperCar".Just a 1970 Chevelle "MuscleCar". I suppose I could go as a spectator. https://www.yenko.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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Mr70, Just a 1970 Chevelle "MuscleCar". What do you mean just, had a look at the pictures on your web site and that is a beautiful car indeed!!

Still 5 hours trip each way kinda means you have to make a day trip of it and stay over wouldn't you. I think with flights and transfers it would probably take me a day or two travel each way...

Sheridan Brown

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Yes me to. I own a "70' Chevelle SS 396. But I was at all but one of the shows.The show in Hendersonville,TN. Have learned alot from this guys. I was trying to talk the wife into selling the Chevelle to get a "70 Yenko Nova. Because right now there is no way for me to get a 69 Chevelle or Camaro YENKO.But she really likes it.But we will be there for the show in Collinsville,IL

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but but but I think I got carried away with the word but in my last post oops

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Well, I added a new name to the "attendees" page.

I added Bill Hunter, who is the original owner of a '69 Yenko Camaro. He said he will be cruising and drag racing, which should be interesting, because he said his Camaro sports an L-88!

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I added Larry Christensen's '69 ZL-1 Camaro and '69 Yenko Camaro to the list today. Looks like his Rally Green car made it back from the Power Tour ok!

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Just scored a great deal on a 2 year old Featherlite enclosed trailer, so no transportation problems this year.

What's the latest from our NW friends?? Is Kevin still sitting on the fence?

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Good deal, Charlie! Sounds like you are all set. So, still planning on bringing the COPO?

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I added some more names today. Dennis Hartweg is bringing his 1968 Gibb-Harrell COPO Nova and Carl Stuber is still "undecided" as to what he will bring. I also added Jeff Latondress and his 1969 COPO Chevelle, who was recruited by Brian and Joe while attendind Chevelle-A-Bration.

Keep 'em rolling in guys!

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I will be adding Ron Voorhees and his '69 Yenko Camaro to the "attending" list today as I update the page. For those of you new to the Supercar Reunion, Ron attended last year's Reunion as well.

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Well, we got an email from Ken Boje last night, and he will be brining Fred Gibb's first race car, his Z/28 "Lil Hoss". Along with the car, he will be bringing Herb Fox, Jerry Burford, and Kenny Brown, who were all once connected with Fred Gibb Chevrolet. And, for those of you who don't remember, Herb was the guy driving "Lil Hoss" when it set numerous records, and is going to make a few passes at Gateway after the show. So, I will be adding him to the list.

Also, Mike Guarise is also planning to attend, but he is having trouble deciding what to bring, so he's gonna let me drive up and take my pick! Just kidding https://www.yenko.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif! He will be in attendance, though, but is going to wait until it gets closer to Reunion time until he decides what to bring.

Looks like the number stands at mid 20s right now, and we have yet to hear from any of the other Show-me boys...Ray, Frank, Rayburn...you listening https://www.yenko.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif?

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I guess we could be in the mid 40's if Kevin shows up w/a couple of tractor trailers https://www.yenko.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/laugh.gif Any news from the NW?


[Edited by COPO (06-28-2001 at 04:27 PM).]

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Well, I'm adding another name today: Ron Normann and his 1969 Yenko Chevelle! Looks like we could have a good turn out of A-bodies this year, with Swezey bringing his '68, Jeff and his '69, and now Ron's '69. We still haven't heard from Radake, and since he lives in St. Louis, I am assuming he could probably just drive across town to the show!

We haven't heard much from the "northwest boys" lately on the board...maybe they are doing a little "thrashing" to try and get some cars ready! https://www.yenko.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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I am afraid it is going to be difficult for me to make it with a car. The only way it would have worked would have been to find 3 or 4 more cars that wanted to make the trip from this area. If Fred ends up with a truck going in that direction with a spot or two it might work. The other problem would be to have a place to keep the cars until the truck came back thru. Oh well maybe next time. We are still coming, do you think we could make a pass in the rental car? Ha!Ha!

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Is that Ron Norman from Mchenry Il.?
He's a good guy.I buy a few parts from him now and then.Nice collection of cars he has.
Ask him to bring his 1966 Chevrolet promotional small block 350 V-8 cutaway engine/trans/rearend auto show display.
He got this from the man who designed it and had it in his Chicago highrise office building for nearly twenty years. This thing is on a roteserie and lights up and works with a lil motor.Very interesting and truly a timecapsule piece.A lot of detail went into this.It's as big as a car!It is on display in his store window in Mchenry.I took some great pictures of it.

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I can't keep myself from trying to rotate that engine cut-away when I am at Rons shop. He doesnt mind me playing with it at all.

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nwyenko:

don't give up hope yet. i don't do real good on that "planning" stuff, i'm more a concept kind of guy. i'm still keen on taking my 67 yenko camaro to the reunion. i just today got the phone # and name of the car dealer guy in spokane (the one with a orange copo chevelle) who's willing to let us share his 3-car trailer with us if we can scare up a driver and cab.

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Keep the dream alive, Denis... https://www.yenko.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif We are all pulling for you guys on the west coast!

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Add Dru Diesner and his '69 Yenko Camaro to the list of attendees, who will show, cruise AND race. I believe this will be Dru's first time at the reunion, at least with a car. Welcome Dru!