Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN

[kevlisa]

My father and I are attending the show for the first time this year and we're bringing a car. Is there anything we need to know that's specific the MCACN show? My dad is waiting for his packet to arrive in the mail in the next few days regarding the car and placement in the show etc... I believe we're staying in a Hilton Hotel across the street from the Convention Center. I think we have it all covered, just don't want to miss anything. We're driving from NJ, leaving Thursday night or very early Friday, assuming it's a 12-13 hour drive with a trailer. The only thing I know about the show is from internet pictures, looking forward to attending in person, especially with a car.

[SS427]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kevlisa</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is there anything we need to know that's specific the MCACN show? My dad is waiting for his packet to arrive in the mail in the next few days regarding the car and placement in the show etc... </div></div>

Just follow the (particularly the move in/move out) directions TO THE LETTER and you should be fine. There are hundreds there that will be glad to help and offer suggestions, use them. Once you have your car inside the arena just get checked in and set up as soon as you can and leave it be and enjoy the rest of the weekend. Every morning and evening the participants get together for breakfast and happy hour at several of hotel lobbies and this is a great place to meet and greet. Lots of people coming from your end of the states.

[njsteve]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kevlisa</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My father and I are attending the show for the first time this year and we're bringing a car. Is there anything we need to know that's specific the MCACN show? My dad is waiting for his packet to arrive in the mail in the next few days regarding the car and placement in the show etc... I believe we're staying in a Hilton Hotel across the street from the Convention Center. I think we have it all covered, just don't want to miss anything. We're driving from NJ, leaving Thursday night or very early Friday, assuming it's a 12-13 hour drive with a trailer. The only thing I know about the show is from internet pictures, looking forward to attending in person, especially with a car. </div></div>

Having done the trip twice from central NJ, I would advise you to allocate 18 to 24 hours for the trip. You do have to stop for fuel, to eat, to experience a blown headgasket, to have the truck towed 125 miles home from the middle of PA, to call a friend, borrow his truck, hook up trailer and start all over again.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

If I were you, I would leave Thursday morning. That way it is a leisurely trip. Bring extra trailer tires, too.

[Xplantdad]

Big one is less than 1/4 tank of fuel in your car when you move in...otherwise the car doesn't go inside [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

Fire Marshall rules... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

[Damien]

That's an interesting one Bruce. I remember as a kid in the 70's and 80's doing all the indoor shows with my hot rodder father and they wanted the cars as close to empty as possible. Nowadays all the cars have to be as close to full as possible or you will be turned away.

[bashton]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Damien</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's an interesting one Bruce. I remember as a kid in the 70's and 80's doing all the indoor shows with my hot rodder father and they wanted the cars as close to empty as possible. Nowadays all the cars have to be as close to full as possible or you will be turned away. </div></div>


Indeed, the Rosemont Fire Marshall IS very strict with this rule. I know, I know...full is safer, cars in the adjoining valet area have gas at various levels etc etc, but the bottom line is since it is their sandbox, they make the rules.

That being said...PLEASE be sure to arrive with 1/4 tank of fuel or less, because they DO check and they have heard ALL the stories! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img] Saying &quot;Bob said it was OK&quot; won't fly, either!

Seriously, the entire City of Rosemont is incredibly accommodating to us, and very polite and nice most of the time, so let's give them the same respect.

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

[njsteve]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bashton</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Damien</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's an interesting one Bruce. I remember as a kid in the 70's and 80's doing all the indoor shows with my hot rodder father and they wanted the cars as close to empty as possible. Nowadays all the cars have to be as close to full as possible or you will be turned away. </div></div>


Indeed, the Rosemont Fire Marshall IS very strict with this rule. I know, I know...full is safer, cars in the adjoining valet area have gas at various levels etc etc, but the bottom line is since it is their sandbox, they make the rules.

That being said...PLEASE be sure to arrive with 1/4 tank of fuel or less, because they DO check and they have heard ALL the stories! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img] Saying &quot;Bob said it was OK&quot; won't fly, either!

Seriously, the entire City of Rosemont is incredibly accommodating to us, and very polite and nice most of the time, so let's give them the same respect.

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member </div></div>

You know, this would be the perfect business opportunity for some entrepreneur: offer a gas siphoning service outside the arena: Charge the guys $1 a gallon to siphon and keep the gas. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

[John]

..... Bob, by the way.... You and your staff are doing a great job [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

..... This will be an exciting and fun event ....thanks for all your efforts [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

[bashton]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: John</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
..... Bob, by the way.... You and your staff are doing a great job [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

..... This will be an exciting and fun event ....thanks for all your efforts [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img] </div></div>

Thanks for the kind words. We are indeed committed to hosting the absolute best event possible. Of course, the teams true passion for this insanity certainly helps! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

Seriously..it is pretty awesome being able to work with like minded people.

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

[bashton]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kevlisa</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My father and I are attending the show for the first time this year and we're bringing a car. Is there anything we need to know that's specific the MCACN show? My dad is waiting for his packet to arrive in the mail in the next few days regarding the car and placement in the show etc... I believe we're staying in a Hilton Hotel across the street from the Convention Center. I think we have it all covered, just don't want to miss anything. We're driving from NJ, leaving Thursday night or very early Friday, assuming it's a 12-13 hour drive with a trailer. The only thing I know about the show is from internet pictures, looking forward to attending in person, especially with a car. </div></div>

Having done the trip twice from central NJ, I would advise you to allocate 18 to 24 hours for the trip. You do have to stop for fuel, to eat, to experience a blown headgasket, to have the truck towed 125 miles home from the middle of PA, to call a friend, borrow his truck, hook up trailer and start all over again.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

If I were you, I would leave Thursday morning. That way it is a leisurely trip. Bring extra trailer tires, too.
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Now THAT is the voice of experience! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member