Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

Chad · Active Member

CAR CRAFT 2012

Dave Seitz · Mega Poster

Paid yesterday for this year already, don't blame me if your slow to the draw.

Chad · Active Member

That's ok , that's not what i'm blaming you for

68chevelle · Member

Its only a month a way...

SShink · 3K+ Club

68chevelle wrote:
Its only a month a way...

Thanks for the reminder. I still need to send in my registration!

OscarZ · Treasurer

Registered for Car Craft at BTTF's yesterday. Was easy and I saved $5.

68chevelle · Member

24 days away Until Car Craft. One of the greatest weekends of the summer. Early Mornings, hanging out with old buddies, awesome cars and the smell of race gas. Looking forward to seeing all the Chevelle's in the front of the line on Friday and Saturday mornings. Lets hope for great weather. I imagine the chevelle club will be parked in the same spot as last. Look forward to seeing everyone's cars.

bowtie · Secretary

Yeah, same spot. It seems to do well for us, and we can expand. I think we could plug up the corner and around to (mod edit) seems to have moved, we get a lot more foot traffic too now but we have lots of grass and some shade too.

-- Edited by John D on Tuesday 3rd of July 2012 05:12:38 PM

seagrams72 · Active Member

Registered!

John D · 2K+ Club

Got my confirmation via email today!!

Looks like they're finally clamping down (a bit) on roping off & saving spots....

Back in Black · Active Member

John D wrote:
Got my confirmation via email today!!

Looks like they're finally clamping down (a bit) on roping off & saving spots....

A bit at best.

Might be entertaining to sit and watch the cluster f... starting at 3pm on Thursday.

68chevelle · Member

what are they saying on the roping off. I haven't seen anything on this yet..

Lost in the 60s · President

Sounds like they will still allow the large clubs to rope off. Same deal on show day.....any spots within the rope that aren't filled by 10 am go to any vehicle.

Back in Black · Active Member

68chevelle wrote:
what are they saying on the roping off. I haven't seen anything on this yet..

People were getting there Wednesday, maybe even earlier, to start roping off spots. New rule is no roping off until 3pm on Thursday to allow vendors to get in and set up. Other than that, old rules apply.

John D · 2K+ Club

As I usually do, I've taken the Thursday (7/19) before CC off to get the car ready and pick up credentials (then go to bed early in prep for "Dawn Patrol").

In the past "Pushrod" and I have hooked up and staked our claim to the spot with our "mysteriously donated" road cones. I don't forsee a change in this plan... one way or another we'll have "our spot" roped off on Thursday afternoon.

Guys... the "Chuckwagon" is gone. Over the last 18mos. I've sold off all of my camping/Scouting gear. It's gone.
The days of "Eggs in a Hole", Breakfast Burrito's, 'CaminoMcMuffins, and "boiled coffee with a bouquet of propane" are just a sweet memory for those who showed up at 3am on Como!!

Lost in the 60s · President

John D wrote:
As I usually do, I've taken the Thursday (7/19) before CC off to get the car ready and pick up credentials (then go to bed early in prep for "Dawn Patrol").

In the past "Pushrod" and I have hooked up and staked our claim to the spot with our "mysteriously donated" road cones. I don't forsee a change in this plan... one way or another we'll have "our spot" roped off on Thursday afternoon.

Guys... the "Chuckwagon" is gone. Over the last 18mos. I've sold off all of my camping/Scouting gear. It's gone.
The days of "Eggs in a Hole", Breakfast Burrito's, 'CaminoMcMuffins, and "boiled coffee with a bouquet of propane" are just a sweet memory for those who showed up at 3am on Como!!
Does that mean you'll be stopping at White Castle on the way and get 3 dozen sliders, fries and 2 gallons of coffee....

68chevelle · Member

They said the same thing last year. No roping off until After 3pm on Thursday. The entire grounds was roped off by noon on thursday

SShink · 3K+ Club

Registered!

bowtie · Secretary

Still waiting until the last minute....

68chevelle · Member

I HOPE THEY DO WHAT THEY DID LAST YEAR ON SATURDAY MORNING. WANTS THE GATES OPENED UP THEY LET US RIGHT INTO THE GROUNDS.

Tim H · Mega Poster

John D wrote:
I've taken the Thursday (7/19) before CC off to get the car ready and pick up credentials (then go to bed early in prep for "Dawn Patrol").

Is it essential to pick up your paperwork the day before? I am planning on being there for the early "Dawn Patrol" but will it be ok to pick up the paperwork on Friday? I have to travel that week and won't be back until Thursday night.

Also do you guys meet up somewhere on Friday morning?

Thanks

-- Edited by Tim H on Monday 2nd of July 2012 12:49:43 PM

jim larson · 2K+ Club

John D wrote:
As I usually do, I've taken the Thursday (7/19) before CC off to get the car ready and pick up credentials (then go to bed early in prep for "Dawn Patrol").

In the past "Pushrod" and I have hooked up and staked our claim to the spot with our "mysteriously donated" road cones. I don't forsee a change in this plan... one way or another we'll have "our spot" roped off on Thursday afternoon.

Guys... the "Chuckwagon" is gone. Over the last 18mos. I've sold off all of my camping/Scouting gear. It's gone.
The days of "Eggs in a Hole", Breakfast Burrito's, 'CaminoMcMuffins, and "boiled coffee with a bouquet of propane" are just a sweet memory for those who showed up at 3am on Como!!

So, is it a given that we will have the same spot as last year roped off or does this only happen if you get there first? Plan to attend with the car this year. But as I approach 69, the wife and I don't enjoy the sun, tar,and cement all that much.

bowtie · Secretary

I wont be there for the dawn patrol. I won't be there with ym car. I won't be there with ANY chevelle.

I will be there with a nice, blue, supercharged, EFI, overdrive shifting 1967 Camaro

with little tires.

67ss · 1K+ Club

bowtie wrote:
I wont be there for the dawn patrol. I won't be there with ym car. I won't be there with ANY chevelle.

I will be there with a nice, blue, supercharged, EFI, overdrive shifting 1967 Camaro

with little tires.

Do you want the drag radials instead? Afraid you can't keep it straight?

Chris R · 2K+ Club

I know im not alone in saying they should just get rid of policy of roping off spots. It got so out of hand 2 years ago that I even heard rumors guys were roping off as early as tuesday, maybe even Monday. The last two years I remember riding in with Bryan right when they opened in the morning and noticing that every inch of most of the streets were roped off.

If you were an individual that wanted to enjoy the show without being affiliated with a club, even if you got there early enough to be the very first one in the gate on Saturday morning, you still end up having to park a ways away from "all the action" if you will because the entire fairground around the main part of the show is roped off already.

John D · 2K+ Club

Is it essential to pick up your paperwork the day before? I am planning on being there for the early "Dawn Patrol" but will it be ok to pick up the paperwork on Friday? I have to travel that week and won't be back until Thursday night.

Also do you guys meet up somewhere on Friday morning?

No... unless they've changed it you can pickup your credentials on Friday morning, but you'll be in the MONSTER queqe line-up of people getting in, then have to peel off and go to the registration tent/area and get your stuff.

Friday AM (verrrryyyy early, like 3am early) we line up on westbound Como Ave., starting at the entry gate and stringing out eastbound toward (and past) Snelling.

(There's usually a group of sphincter's that line up on the eastbound side ((ignoring the 500+ people already waiting)) that try to weasle in when the gates open. Every westbounder tries to "bumper to nose" themselves and leave these impolite items of the male reproductive anatomy hanging in the middle of the intersection to get clobbered by a bus... until somebody with terminal "MN nice" will let 5 of them zip in...)

John D · 2K+ Club

So, is it a given that we will have the same spot as last year roped off or does this only happen if you get there first?

Pushrod and I will do our very best to "Stake a Claim" to our usual spot - but it's first come-first served. I'll be working up a post later tonight with details for everyone.

SShink · 3K+ Club

Tim H wrote:
Is it essential to pick up your paperwork the day before? I am planning on being there for the early "Dawn Patrol" but will it be ok to pick up the paperwork on Friday?

Tim, I've gone as late as 5 o'clock or so on Thursday to pick up the registration. I'm not sure how late that goes, but will need to look into it as I'm also travelling and not returning until late afternoon Thursday.

seagrams72 · Active Member

Anybody know how early you can pickup your registration on Thursday? I may go over lunch so it doesn't cut into my night.

bowtie · Secretary

jim larson wrote:
But as I approach 69.....

Wouldn't have guessed it

-- Edited by bowtie on Tuesday 3rd of July 2012 09:38:57 AM

bowtie · Secretary

67ss wrote:
bowtie wrote:
I wont be there for the dawn patrol. I won't be there with my car. I won't be there with ANY chevelle.

I will be there with a nice, blue, supercharged, EFI, overdrive shifting 1967 Camaro

with little tires.
Do you want the drag radials instead? Afraid you can't keep it straight?

That would be SUPER!

Wonder how it would do on the RSE track.....

dashboard · 2K+ Club

jim larson wrote:
So, is it a given that we will have the same spot as last year roped off or does this only happen if you get there first? Plan to attend with the car this year. But as I approach 69, the wife and I don't enjoy the sun, tar,and cement all that much.

John D · 2K+ Club

See the **Details** post please...

Tanaman · Member

Michael and I will be there with the GTA. We are parking with the MNGMP guys by the grandstand. My Trans Am would look out of place with all of you guys even though I know we are welcome to do so. We will be sure to stop by and chat with everyone.

Chris R · 2K+ Club

We dont mention the R word regarding these shows, but I have a feeling with the way this summer is going, we probably shouldnt mention the "H" word either. (That H word would be the first thing you noticed when you stepped out of your house today).

Derek69SS · Founding Member

Chris R wrote:
We dont mention the R word regarding these shows, but I have a feeling with the way this summer is going, we probably shouldnt mention the "H" word either. (That H word would be the first thing you noticed when you stepped out of your house today).

Hell?

'cause that's what it felt like.

Back in Black · Active Member

I think I had a touch of heat stroke.

dashboard · 2K+ Club

It was very hot at the Eagan car show on the forth.

SShink · 3K+ Club

Off the heat topic and back to the 'subject'...

I'm sure others got this email, and I'll probably do this since I live in the south not far from QA1. It's about meeting up at QA1 in Lakeville Friday morning (the 20th) between 7-9:15 a.m., then cruising up to the fairgrounds together and getting VIP entry into the fairgrounds. Then I'll head over to our roped off area.

We can pick a southern meeting place before going into QA1 together if anyone is interested?

QA1 is excited to host “Cruise with QA1” Friday July 20, from 7 – 9:15 a.m. as part of the 2012 Car Craft Summer Nationals.

Because you pre-registered for the 2012 Car Craft Summer Nationals, QA1 is inviting you to spend the morning at our Lakeville, MN facilities before cruising alongside others up to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

Not only can you show off your car, take part in shop tours to gain an inside look at QA1, enjoy coffee and doughnuts, but participants also cruise with us and gain preferred VIP entrance to Car Craft Summer Nationals on Friday.

To take part in the preferred entrance into the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, you must have already been to registration to pick up your 2012 Car Craft Summer Nationals credentials. You can pick up your Car Craft Summer Nationals credentials at Registration from noon – 6 p.m. Thursday, July 19 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. While at QA1, you will receive a cruise map and specific instructions regarding preferred entry into the Fairgrounds.

While at QA1, you also have the chance to win great prizes! Prizes include, QA1 t-shirts, Minnesota Twins tickets and, if you arrive at QA1 before 7 a.m., you will be entered into a drawing to win the grand prize of four double adjustable Stocker Star Shocks!

The event at QA1 is free to attend, but entries are limited so reserve your space soon! Reply to cruise@qa1.net with your first and last name, email address, phone number and number of people attending by Tuesday, July 17 to let us know you’re coming!

We look forward to seeing you!

Tim H · Mega Poster

SShink wrote:

To take part in the preferred entrance into the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, you must have already been to registration to pick up your 2012 Car Craft Summer Nationals credentials.

I thought this would be a good idea but it looks like my flight won't be in until 7 PM Thursday evening so I won't be picking anything up on Thursday. I'll be in the long line Friday with everyone else.

Lost in the 60s · President

Tim H wrote:
SShink wrote:

To take part in the preferred entrance into the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, you must have already been to registration to pick up your 2012 Car Craft Summer Nationals credentials.
I thought this would be a good idea but it looks like my flight won't be in until 7 PM Thursday evening so I won't be picking anything up on Thursday. I'll be in the long line Friday with everyone else.
From the little I remember, they have a separate line for non-preregistered cars and it's MUCH shorter than the preregistered line, because most people think it will be quicker to preregister. It may save a few bucks but it doesn't save any time...

bowtie · Secretary

I'll be rolling in whenever I pick up Chris's car in the AM, definately not early am, but am.

68chevelle · Member

Whats the VIP entrance into car craft. Dont the gates open up at 7 on friday.

Derek69SS · Founding Member

VIP entrance is the main gate on Snelling where the vendors and staff come in, which is opened up BEFORE everyone lined up on Como get in... RSE competitors get a VIP pass. Still have mine :)

jim larson · 2K+ Club

And there are 2 Gates?

1. for VIP at Snelling ?

2. for non VIP off Como ?

Still not clear when reading the Cruise info. To participate, you must pre-register and pick up credential???

Yes John, it would seem a change would be a good idea.

-- Edited by jim larson on Tuesday 10th of July 2012 04:49:50 PM

-- Edited by jim larson on Tuesday 10th of July 2012 04:50:50 PM

SShink · 3K+ Club

Received my confirmation from QA1 today. There is a link in the email to use if you haven't registered for CC yet.

Good morning!

I just wanted to say THANK YOU for signing up for “Cruise with QA1” next Friday, July 20th! Your attendance is greatly appreciated and we can’t wait to give you the inside scoop on QA1, see your awesome car and make our way up to Car Craft at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

An email will be coming your way in the next few days that contains all the details you’ll need for the morning. Including a map with directions to QA1 and the cruise route to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. So stay tuned!

Also, if you know of any other car enthusiasts that would like to come to the event too, send them our way! Just give them the email: cruise@qa1.net and we’ll take care of the rest.

Let me know if you have any questions, I’d be happy to help!

See you soon!

Megan Wolf

Marketing Communications Specialist

…………………….

QA1 Precision Products, Inc.

21730 Hanover Ave.

Lakeville, MN 55044

D 952.985.6426

T 952.985.5675

F 952.985.5679

www.qa1.net

jim larson · 2K+ Club

I am confussed:

1. A VIP enterance

2. A pre-registered line.

3. A non-preregistered line.

To use the VIP and the QA-1 cruiseyou need to pre-register and pick up your Credencials on Thursday.

You can pre-register and use the pre-registerd line; but you have to pick up your credentials on Thursday.

You can not register and use the non-preregisted line and register and pick up you credentials on Friday.

bowtie · Secretary

The VIP gate is open to all Real Street Eliminator contestants as well as credentialed VIPs (specific display cars, vendors, media, etc).

Credentials are to be picked up Thursday, ar at the time of entrance (QA1 cruise-in cars have to have credentials picked up on Thursday)

On Friday/Saturday/Sunday, the fairgrounds is completely closed until about 7am. At that time, the regualr gate opens and they stage vehicles inside the fairgrounds, but not in the actual show area. At that time, pre-registered (who have already gotten thier credentials) cars get in line to go in. Cars that haven't pre-registered or picked up credentials go to the big tent and take care of that. Once done, they get in the same line as everyone else.

The QA1 deal is only for pre-registered cars, and as part of thier cruise to the show, the QA1 participants get to go in the VIP gate (and bypass the line at the main entrance).

Hope this helps clear it up.

John D · 2K+ Club

This QA1 offering pretty much NEGATES the "Dawn Patrol"!! Why sit in line at 0-dark-thirty for 4 hours to have guys just zip in the front gate!

I think this requires a change in SOP

John D · 2K+ Club

Yep...

Unless you are walking, basically forget about ANY entrance to the fairgrounds except for Como Ave. This is where 99.9% of the entrants/participants enter or exit the facility, regardless of time of day. The .1% (VIP's, etc.) are the only ones allowed to enter the grounds via Snelling, and entry here requires special credentials.