SVTOA meeting in KC area

12-25-2001, 08:22 PM

I don't know how many of you (if any) are members of SVTOA, but there is some movement afoot to get a local (KC area) chapter going.

1st informational meeting is going to be on 12-Jan-02 at Olathe Ford in the 'upstairs conference room'. Meeting starts at 10:00 am.

Some areas of the country hold open track and/or drag events for their members, and a lot of other venues. I have no idea what will happen here but I personally plan on being there to make sure L's have at least some representation. Anyone else care to join me?

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NLOC #307
12.93 @ 106.50

2001 KCIR Fun Ford Weekend
Lightning Class Winner

2001 Crown Autocross Club
E Street Prepared Champion

12-25-2001, 09:03 PM

roger
thats a little early for me to do what i have to and get their but i will try weather permitting. you might post on the national page to get more of kansas, okla, iowa and ill interested. It will take a large group more than local to get it up and running plus strong dealer support. remember vegas was cancled due to the lack of interest. what about the mustang clubs? it needs to be posted on their boards also. I am all for the event but realize it takes a large group. where would the event be held? topeka?

12-25-2001, 09:44 PM

Roger I got the same notice in the mail, I should be there. Maybe try to get a lightning owner on the board. This way we have someone looking out for us!

[This message has been edited by RhinoRacn (edited 12-25-2001).]

12-26-2001, 08:17 AM

I'd like to be in on that also, if I can work it out. I'm not a member of SVTOA, but would be if I had a somewhat local chapter to work with. I don't think there are enough SVTs or interest in Mid-Mo to warrant having one here, so KC would be my other choice.

Shawn, it's that the day you planned on the "bomb"ing party?

For an "official" Lightning rep, I nominate Roger, as he works for Ford there in KC, and has his hands in all kinds of racing.

Vern J.

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VJ Racing, LLC
Black 93 #3181
nloc 72
Vortech'd
13.19 @ 105

12-26-2001, 08:24 AM

We got the same letter, I will be there.....if I can find Olathe!

Ronda

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01 White Lightning # 1552. Garage Queen! Curently being used to hold laundry baskets!

[This message has been edited by Greg-n-Ronda (edited 12-26-2001).]

12-26-2001, 12:18 PM

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Vern:
I'd like to be in on that also, if I can work it out. I'm not a member of SVTOA, but would be if I had a somewhat local chapter to work with. I don't think there are enough SVTs or interest in Mid-Mo to warrant having one here, so KC would be my other choice.

Shawn, it's that the day you planned on the "bomb"ing party?

For an "official" Lightning rep, I nominate Roger, as he works for Ford there in KC, and has his hands in all kinds of racing.

Vern J.

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Hi Vern. I'm hoping that this is the beginning of something here locally. There are some opportunities for events like Autocross (rent the Woodlands or Arrowhead), Dragracing (rent out KCIR/Heartland Park for a day), Road course @ Heartland park, stuff like that.

As far as an 'official rep' I appreciate that but I don't know what the time requirements would be.

Anyway, the more that show up, the better L's will be represented. There's a good posssiblity with the MKLO's experience in organizing stuff we could jumpstart this!?!

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NLOC #307
12.93 @ 106.50

2001 KCIR Fun Ford Weekend
Lightning Class Winner

2001 Crown Autocross Club
E Street Prepared Champion

12-27-2001, 08:46 AM

Ok, I'm planning on going. Can we meet somewhere? Especially since I don't know where Olathe Ford is located.

Vern J.

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VJ Racing, LLC
Black 93 #3181
nloc 72
Vortech'd
13.19 @ 105

12-27-2001, 01:35 PM

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Vern:
Ok, I'm planning on going. Can we meet somewhere? Especially since I don't know where Olathe Ford is located.

Vern J.

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Hi Vern. Sure no sweat. Any preferences?

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NLOC #307
12.93 @ 106.50

2001 KCIR Fun Ford Weekend
Lightning Class Winner

2001 Crown Autocross Club
E Street Prepared Champion

12-27-2001, 01:59 PM

I'd suggest Hooters, but they aren't open at 10 am.

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Brendon Hale
Black '94L #620 born Thursday, February 24, 1994 NLOC #662
(future testbed for No Control Motorsports)
Green(ish) '84 Bronco II-Gets bad gas mileage, but has a little 2.8L with NO POWER!!!-gettin' sold.
'86 Honda CR125R MX'er-For Sale
'92 Jeep Wrangler-soon to be in driveway...

MKLO fall 2001 meet at Neil's

12-27-2001, 08:53 PM

roger i am a svtoa member and i will try to be there

12-27-2001, 09:50 PM

I think heartland would be the best. that way their could be more than 1 event drags road course and probally autocross and salon. the group can be divided up to run in event in different shifts. works out great. they don't seem to be interested in other clubs being listed they want it only an svt event. nothing like the nloc at least thats what they told me. it takes at least 100 entries to make it fly. they have people from driving schools run the events at least the 2 i have been to. they have been 2 day events.
. thats what they told me when i was asking about doing this in kc when i was at the svtontrack in dallas. if i could only remember names. it takes really strong dealer support, plus other vendor business support.

12-28-2001, 01:07 AM

I am going to try and make it.

12-28-2001, 02:57 PM

The positive comments sound encouraging. If we want this to take off we'll need to make a conscious effort to attend and give a 'show of force/interest' so-to-speak.

Hey Shane...can you contact your buds in Okla and see if they'd be interested in driving north to participate in a 2-day event at say, Heartland Park? It would include Drags, Show-n-Shine, Auto-X and open track.

Dave; anyone else from your neck of the woods driving an SVT product interested in something like this? Ballpark numbers would be nice to have when we go in.

We've got two awesome facilities within an hour of the KC area (Kansas Speedway & Heartland Park), so hopefully we can drum up some corporate support if we can show numbers. Maybe even have a vendor area to let them showcase/sell products.

The Ford event at KCIR has generated around 100 entries for the last two years. (Show/Race numbers were in the mid 90's in 2000. Attendance was about 1.5 times that I'd guess. I'm don't know about last summer. Can anyone remember (or anyone with KCIR ties) / find out the total attendance for last summer's event?

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NLOC #307
12.93 @ 106.50

2001 KCIR Fun Ford Weekend
Lightning Class Winner

2001 Crown Autocross Club
E Street Prepared Champion

[This message has been edited by roger (edited 12-28-2001).]

12-25-2001, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
roger Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	SVTOA meeting in KC area I don't know how many of you (if any) are members of SVTOA, but there is some movement afoot to get a local (KC area) chapter going. 1st informational meeting is going to be on 12-Jan-02 at Olathe Ford in the 'upstairs conference room'. Meeting starts at 10:00 am. Some areas of the country hold open track and/or drag events for their members, and a lot of other venues. I have no idea what will happen here but I personally plan on being there to make sure L's have at least some representation. Anyone else care to join me? ------------------ NLOC #307 12.93 @ 106.50 2001 KCIR Fun Ford Weekend Lightning Class Winner 2001 Crown Autocross Club E Street Prepared Champion

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12-25-2001, 09:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
lightning2strikes Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	roger thats a little early for me to do what i have to and get their but i will try weather permitting. you might post on the national page to get more of kansas, okla, iowa and ill interested. It will take a large group more than local to get it up and running plus strong dealer support. remember vegas was cancled due to the lack of interest. what about the mustang clubs? it needs to be posted on their boards also. I am all for the event but realize it takes a large group. where would the event be held? topeka?

12-25-2001, 09:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
RhinoRacn Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Roger I got the same notice in the mail, I should be there. Maybe try to get a lightning owner on the board. This way we have someone looking out for us! [This message has been edited by RhinoRacn (edited 12-25-2001).]

12-26-2001, 08:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Vern Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	I'd like to be in on that also, if I can work it out. I'm not a member of SVTOA, but would be if I had a somewhat local chapter to work with. I don't think there are enough SVTs or interest in Mid-Mo to warrant having one here, so KC would be my other choice. Shawn, it's that the day you planned on the "bomb"ing party? For an "official" Lightning rep, I nominate Roger, as he works for Ford there in KC, and has his hands in all kinds of racing. Vern J. ------------------ VJ Racing, LLC Black 93 #3181 nloc 72 Vortech'd 13.19 @ 105

12-26-2001, 08:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Greg-n-Ronda Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	We got the same letter, I will be there.....if I can find Olathe! Ronda ------------------ 01 White Lightning # 1552. Garage Queen! Curently being used to hold laundry baskets! [This message has been edited by Greg-n-Ronda (edited 12-26-2001).]

12-27-2001, 08:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Vern Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Ok, I'm planning on going. Can we meet somewhere? Especially since I don't know where Olathe Ford is located. Vern J. ------------------ VJ Racing, LLC Black 93 #3181 nloc 72 Vortech'd 13.19 @ 105

12-27-2001, 01:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
MO Lightning Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	I'd suggest Hooters, but they aren't open at 10 am. ------------------ Brendon Hale Black '94L #620 born Thursday, February 24, 1994 NLOC #662 (future testbed for No Control Motorsports) Green(ish) '84 Bronco II-Gets bad gas mileage, but has a little 2.8L with NO POWER!!!-gettin' sold. '86 Honda CR125R MX'er-For Sale '92 Jeep Wrangler-soon to be in driveway... MKLO fall 2001 meet at Neil's

12-27-2001, 08:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gary-L Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	roger i am a svtoa member and i will try to be there

12-27-2001, 09:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
lightning2strikes Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	I think heartland would be the best. that way their could be more than 1 event drags road course and probally autocross and salon. the group can be divided up to run in event in different shifts. works out great. they don't seem to be interested in other clubs being listed they want it only an svt event. nothing like the nloc at least thats what they told me. it takes at least 100 entries to make it fly. they have people from driving schools run the events at least the 2 i have been to. they have been 2 day events. . thats what they told me when i was asking about doing this in kc when i was at the svtontrack in dallas. if i could only remember names. it takes really strong dealer support, plus other vendor business support.

12-28-2001, 01:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
RhinoRacn Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	I am going to try and make it.

12-28-2001, 02:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
roger Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	The positive comments sound encouraging. If we want this to take off we'll need to make a conscious effort to attend and give a 'show of force/interest' so-to-speak. Hey Shane...can you contact your buds in Okla and see if they'd be interested in driving north to participate in a 2-day event at say, Heartland Park? It would include Drags, Show-n-Shine, Auto-X and open track. Dave; anyone else from your neck of the woods driving an SVT product interested in something like this? Ballpark numbers would be nice to have when we go in. We've got two awesome facilities within an hour of the KC area (Kansas Speedway & Heartland Park), so hopefully we can drum up some corporate support if we can show numbers. Maybe even have a vendor area to let them showcase/sell products. The Ford event at KCIR has generated around 100 entries for the last two years. (Show/Race numbers were in the mid 90's in 2000. Attendance was about 1.5 times that I'd guess. I'm don't know about last summer. Can anyone remember (or anyone with KCIR ties) / find out the total attendance for last summer's event? ------------------ NLOC #307 12.93 @ 106.50 2001 KCIR Fun Ford Weekend Lightning Class Winner 2001 Crown Autocross Club E Street Prepared Champion [This message has been edited by roger (edited 12-28-2001).]