BG 2014 Wish List

[RHanselman]

Originally Posted by JFFerner

Please advise of dates & times etc. for those of us (If there is anyone else like me who has not attended this before) who are innocent and naive. Thanks. Jim

Jim,

The official dates are 15-17 May 2014. We have a membership pizza night on Wed evening prior. A detailed schedule of events will be firmed up over the next few months but plan on a full day every day.

Cheers,
Ron

[cvette98pacecar]

Originally Posted by RHanselman

I will be attending and it's all your's. It was an after thought to my first post... I'll be glad to include on the schedule if you would like.


Ron

Yes, Lets include it. I will work on it and have a complete Itinerary just after Thanksgiving.
Maybe we can get frank to join in the fun. I know he can drive in a straight line, lets see what he can do around the corners.
Gunny, I look forward to chasing you through the mountains again.

[ZZZZZR1]

For the new people, here's some info


Here is our hotel:

Holiday Inn University Plaza
1021 Wilkinson Trace
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 745-0088
www.holidayinnbowlinggreen.com

Arrival is typically Wednesday (May 17) afternoon and we leave Sunday morning

We typically have a welcome reception Wednesday night in the lobby
of the holiday inn from 6pm till 10pm (many stay late)

Thursday JVD has a BBQ @ Automasters

Last year we had a BBQ in the holiday inn parking lot. Big hit, hope we do it again next year

Saturday is the banquet @ the NCM

Here is the address for the museum:

National Corvette Museum
350 Corvette Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101-9134
1-800-53VETTE(83883)
1-270-781-7973


Can't wait!!!



David

[RHanselman]

Originally Posted by ZZZZZR1

Ron,

I've been talking to Marc Haibeck and a generous enthusiast about bringing 7 PROTOTYPE* motors to BG for 2014.

Also spoke to Dave Mclellan about an engineer who has great knowledge about these motors and seeing if he is available to come discuss them.

Great!

[RHanselman]

Originally Posted by ZZZZZR1

Thursday JVD has a BBQ @ Automasters

Last year we had a BBQ in the holiday inn parking lot.

Saturday is the banquet @ the NCM

David,

Thanks for posting a typical schedule!

These are great parts of our event however we are still putting the pieces together. These individual events are subject to flex so don't plan around them just yet... It will be weeks before it's all fleshed out. We will remain flexible where we can but the big items like the Banquet will stay in place once set.

Cheers,
Ron

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Would like to see some cars on display in the NCM. Not my own but would like to see some rare examples.

[Daniel_Mc]

Guys all great ideas however I feel we need to focus on what made The Gathering Great and that’s the people. This is NOT a ZR-1 only event this is the C4 event; hence the name The C4/ZR-1 Gathering. The C4 Corvette is one of the most produced models with something like 360K being produced. If we keep catering to ZR-1 only we will not have much of a Gathering to speak of. The GS group did attend and attendance has dwindled because nothing was offered for them. Now am I saying make The Gathering a GS event? No, what I am saying is make this event for everyone. The C4 Corvette saved the Corvette IMHO and was some of the best years, with the best personalities you could ask for within, around, and involved with Corvette. We need something for everyone the L83’s, L98’s, LT1’s, LT4’s, AND LT5’s. We can still have a great time and involve everyone. The C4 had several special models within its production years and that has not been exploited not to mention all of the tuners. Also LOTS of C4’s were raced; I bet lots of stories revolve around those people. Wouldn’t that be interesting not to mention the personalities and people. There is no reason why The Gathering could not see 200 plus people in attendance with the amount of C4’s produced. We just have to make this The Destination for C4 owners and make it attractive to them.

-Daniel

[JThomas]

What about highlighting the 35th Anniversary Car? It is a beautiful car that was very quietly celebrated. What about trying to get a collection of those cars at the event?

Just some thoughts. What about specialty C4's? 84, 88, 93, 96? Throw in the pace cars and it could be a nice presentation.

[Tony Davila]

Hell yeah, tail gate party in the Holiday parking lot was a lot of fun. A must do........

My son bought a 92 LT1/6spd C4 just so that he had something to bring in May. Youngest son (14) wants a GS when he gets older and wants to come also.

[Fully Vetted]

It would be nice to have a Maintenance or Mod event. We could plan a plenum pull or a injectors swap or any of the most common issues that we deal with. Or a header install or something. We could do it in the back of the museum where Robert and Daniel did the detailing last year since they have lifts.