Post by: pgackerman on January 05, 2021, 07:06:27 pm
Anyone going to Fieros at Carlisle at the end of June?
Presuming COVIDs are under control, civil disobedience is at a minimum, fuel is available, our cars are running, and the stars align.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 05, 2021, 07:08:24 pm
This may fit best under the events board.
Post by: TopNotch on January 05, 2021, 07:20:31 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on January 05, 2021, 07:30:40 pm
Post by: Fierofool on January 05, 2021, 07:34:50 pm
I'm considering it. Depends upon the back at that time.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 06, 2021, 07:24:07 pm
Anyone going to Fieros at Carlisle at the end of June?
Presuming COVIDs are under control, civil disobedience is at a minimum, fuel is available, our cars are running, and the stars align.
Will you drive your Fiero?
Post by: Fierofool on January 08, 2021, 12:11:50 pm
From Jennifer Goss, MAFOA: Our event schedule is still being finalized, but check out this tentative list of events that are being planned:
Thursday Night Welcome Dinner
Thursday Night Event (TBD)
Friday Area Cruise/Outing
Friday Night Fieros at Carlisle Pizza Party & Parts Swap at Tom Derr's
Friday Night Cruise-In and/or Go-Karting
Saturday Dinner Post-Show
Saturday Night Go-Karting
Sunday Farewell Breakfast
Sunday Picnic at the Gilbert's in Oley, PA (Including a memorial service for Jim Gilbert)
The 2021 edition of the GM National has these many great features that promise to make it a great event for all:
Post by: pgackerman on January 08, 2021, 04:17:55 pm
Anyone going to Fieros at Carlisle at the end of June?
Presuming COVIDs are under control, civil disobedience is at a minimum, fuel is available, our cars are running, and the stars align.
Will you drive your Fiero?
That would be my plan. However, we're supposed to visit my mother-in-law over the 4th of July... IOW, it'll take some convincing for my wife to accept a 2,000 mile Fiero ride.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 08, 2021, 06:15:58 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 08, 2021, 07:33:23 pm
The Fieros At Carlisle (FAC) event runs June 24-27. The show and judging are on Saturday 26th. Here is their present itinerary, subject to change. I arrived for the 2020 show on Friday afternoon and only participated in the Saturday show and post-show dinner and headed for home Sunday morning.
From Jennifer Goss, MAFOA: Our event schedule is still being finalized, but check out this tentative list of events that are being planned:
Thursday Night Welcome Dinner
Thursday Night Event (TBD)
Friday Area Cruise/Outing
Friday Night Fieros at Carlisle Pizza Party & Parts Swap at Tom Derr's
Friday Night Cruise-In and/or Go-Karting
Saturday Dinner Post-Show
Saturday Night Go-Karting
Sunday Farewell Breakfast
Sunday Picnic at the Gilbert's in Oley, PA (Including a memorial service for Jim Gilbert)
The 2021 edition of the GM National has these many great features that promise to make it a great event for all:
They'll eventually have to put times to the scheduled events.
Post by: Fierofool on January 08, 2021, 08:53:57 pm
Can you fit all your clothes and such for the trip in the Fiero? My wife and I drove separately, 2,400 miles.
On a road trip, if you have a flat, you can't put your road tire into the trunk or in the front compartment. So, there's no real reason to take along your mini-spare. Just be sure to keep the jack and a good 4-way lug wrench. Removing the spare and leaving it behind opens up a lot of space up front. You either have AAA or you call road service. If you're caravanning, one can unload and leave their gear with the crowd while they take the tire to be repaired or replaced. Of course, this would be where one might want one of those ugly luggage racks instead of a spoiler.
Two people can pack more than a week's worth of clothing each, and hit the laundromat if you run short. Melanie and I camped out for a week and we not only had a week's worth of clothing each, but a big tent and all our camping gear in the Fiero.
Post by: pgackerman on January 08, 2021, 09:32:44 pm
Got new tires late in 2020. Decided to remove my 32+ year old spare. Amazed how much room is up front.
Kept the jack, wrench, and fix-a-flat.
Fieros are a pretty good design.
Post by: scottb on January 09, 2021, 07:33:56 am
Post by: The Art Doctor on January 09, 2021, 08:32:44 am
Post by: Fierofool on January 09, 2021, 09:11:12 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 09, 2021, 09:18:10 am
I would put the spare tire back up front for handling purposes.....taking away that much weight off of the front is going to make the car drive and handle much differently
Agreed. Unless the battery is moved up front.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 09, 2021, 09:20:56 am
Being local with a flat so I could call the wife to come with a spare is one thing. Being 1500 miles away in the middle of nowhere with a flat is not my idea of a good road trip. Do they still make Goodyear runflats? I'd go native, one pair of shorts, sandles so no socks a few t shirts and pack the spare and good to go.
There is a tire that will work as a replacement. I suspect that GoodYear does not make a tire that will fit.
Usually, I have a chase vehicle, but if not, there was a reason.
In a car show, points are deducted for no spare. I don't put things in for the car show, or remove other times.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 09, 2021, 09:21:47 am
I would bet few of our 35 year old spares have ever had the pressure checked. Then there's the fact that they are 35 years old. Unless they've been replaced I wouldn't depend on it to get me anywhere.
The air pressure on mine gets checked at every oil change.
Post by: Fierofool on January 09, 2021, 09:45:33 am
Being local with a flat so I could call the wife to come with a spare is one thing. Being 1500 miles away in the middle of nowhere with a flat is not my idea of a good road trip. Do they still make Goodyear runflats? I'd go native, one pair of shorts, sandles so no socks a few t shirts and pack the spare and good to go.
There is a tire that will work as a replacement. I suspect that GoodYear does not make a tire that will fit.
Usually, I have a chase vehicle, but if not, there was a reason.
In a car show, points are deducted for no spare. I don't put things in for the car show, or remove other times.
One could leave a sunroof glass in its storage place up front or if they have a shade, leave it in place. That would cover the missing spare tire.
Some people on Pennocks have said that the spare tire is still available. It may not be Goodyear, but the size is what's important.
Something that should be said about using the emergency spare when the vehicle has custom wheels on it. Most custom wheel lugs will not work with the mini spare tire, so a set of OEM lug nuts should also be kept with the spare. A Tupperware sandwich container is an ideal size and sits comfortably in the hub of the wheel or on the ledge at the lower part of the bulkhead.
Post by: ntjoe on February 08, 2021, 01:25:35 pm
If anyone wanted to meet up I am hitting 81 at Bristol and running that route. We are probably going to start out on the 23rd, stay the night mid way, and then get there around early afternoon on the 24th. Going to leave either right after breakfast on the 27th, or maybe right after breakfast.
Post by: Fierofool on February 08, 2021, 02:50:36 pm
Post by: The Art Doctor on February 08, 2021, 07:38:02 pm
Post by: Fierofool on February 08, 2021, 09:29:26 pm
Post by: Fierofool on February 10, 2021, 03:00:37 pm
As we gear up to our 27th (yes 27!!) Annual Fieros at Carlisle, we wanted to reach out to past attendees and extend a warm welcome to register and attend this year's event.
We are already at 74 registered attendees and aiming to have 100 Fieros on the showfield in June. For some perspective, in 2019, we had 49 pre-registered and 73 Fieros on the showfield. If we get 6 more pre-registered by the end of this month, we will give away at least one Pickardt Performance tee chosen from our list of registrants.
This year's events will begin on Thursday June 24 and stretch until our farewell breakfast, Sunday AM. The cornerstone Fieros at Carlisle show will be held as part of GM Nationals on Saturday, June 26. We will have 7 classes sponsored by Carlisle productions and nearly 20 special awards.
To learn more, visit www.mafoa.com
We hope you are able to join us for some fun and that you are staying well in this crazy world!
Best,
~ Jennifer
MAFOA President
Post by: Fierofool on February 11, 2021, 07:58:19 am
Dennis LaGrua reports that the Fairfield Inn is already booked out of regular rooms but they still have 20 rooms open in our block. The hotels generally allow a no-charge cancellation if done by a certain time period before the reservation date.
The Carlisle GM Nationals is the centerpiece of this 4-day event that begins on Thursday, June 24, and runs to Sunday, June 27. The Fieros at Carlisle Show will be held on Saturday, June 26 as part of the GM Nationals taking place at the Carlisle Fairgrounds, June 25 & 26. Register now at the MAFOA website. Our official host hotel is the Fairfield Inn & Suites. They will guarantee their $119 a night room rate for our block through May 23. Please call 717-243-2080 to make your reservations.
Maybe we could make our reservations, then at the June meeting, see who is going, and those who aren't can cancel their reservations in time. I'll send Jennifer a note to see what the cancellation date is and post it here when I find out.
Edit: I checked with Jennifer and we can cancel up to 2 days before the event without penalties. So that would be June 22.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 20, 2021, 10:44:26 am
I signed up. I'm retiring soon, so I should be free to go.
Are you retiring by June?
Post by: Fierofool on February 20, 2021, 11:16:56 am
Fairfield Inn and Suites
1528 Commerce Ave, Carlisle, PA 17015
Phone number is 717-243-2080.
My reservations are made. I have a double king suite at the group rate. Got room for someone to share with me.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 20, 2021, 12:31:10 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on March 13, 2021, 07:20:55 am
Post by: Fierofool on March 13, 2021, 09:06:42 am
But did you get the shirt?
I only registered at the hotel. I didn't register with the show since the money isn't refundable if I have to cancel.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on March 13, 2021, 09:08:30 am
Post by: ntjoe on March 28, 2021, 02:02:23 pm
I’ve got my GA Fiero club sticker on my car and listed my club in the registration. Would love to see a bunch of the crew there!
Post by: GTRS Fiero on March 28, 2021, 02:11:48 pm
Post by: ntjoe on March 28, 2021, 02:30:59 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on March 28, 2021, 02:32:17 pm
Post by: Fierofool on March 28, 2021, 03:29:23 pm
Post by: Fierofool on April 04, 2021, 08:47:50 pm
Post by: The Art Doctor on April 04, 2021, 11:17:21 pm
Post by: Fierofool on April 05, 2021, 08:49:19 pm
How many have pre-registered?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 05, 2021, 08:52:02 pm
Post by: Fierofool on April 05, 2021, 09:35:39 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 05, 2021, 09:37:47 pm
The club participation thing occurred to me.
Post by: The Art Doctor on April 05, 2021, 10:00:35 pm
Post by: Fierofool on April 05, 2021, 10:33:34 pm
Jennifer just told me they have 98 registered. Anyone wanting to register can go to PayPal at mafoa1994@gmail.com and preregister. The entry fee is $40.50.
Registration and Tshirts
https://sites.google.com/site/midatlanticfieroownersassoc/carlisle-2021-the-27th-annual-fac/registration-for-fac27
Post by: Fierofool on April 26, 2021, 11:55:17 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 26, 2021, 06:36:45 pm
Post by: pgackerman on May 06, 2021, 08:02:03 pm
Just made reservations at:
Fairfield Inn & Suites Harrisburg West/Mechanicsburg
503 Winding Creek Boulevard, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050 USA
Anyone else at this hotel?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 06, 2021, 11:54:23 pm
Post by: Fierofool on May 07, 2021, 08:08:29 am
Post by: pgackerman on May 07, 2021, 06:40:29 pm
Which hotels?
Post by: Fierofool on May 07, 2021, 09:11:58 pm
Post by: Fierofool on May 21, 2021, 04:12:16 pm
This is who is attending so far. What class?
Joe Doctor
JayDog
Art Doctor
TopNotch
Headhunter
PGAckerman
Fierofool--stock or daily driver
After talking with Jennifer, Joe, Pat, Jay and Paul will not be located with Me, Gabe and Larry. They have obvious mods.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 21, 2021, 06:33:01 pm
Post by: TopNotch on May 21, 2021, 08:35:36 pm
Post by: Fierofool on May 21, 2021, 09:09:16 pm
I'm retired, too, but my Fiero is my go-to vehicle any time I go somewhere that doesn't require the truck. It might not be driven in a week but it's still my daily driver.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 21, 2021, 10:02:46 pm
Post by: Fierofool on May 22, 2021, 01:37:50 pm
The way it is shaping up this will probably the largest gathering of Fieros East of the Mississippi ever. Jen should post the pre-registration number shortly but based upon what I have heard the climb to 150 or more seems very likely.
Pre-registration ends on Monday May 24th but if you miss that deadline date you can always register the day of the show Sat June 26th at the front gate. If you register the day of the show please mention MAFOA. Carlisle 2021 is going to be an absolutely incredible show. There should also be over 4000 other GM cars there exhibiting, celebrity guests, tables/booths for dealers that sell parts, books, tools, and accessories. There is even a woman's oasis tent that sells products for the ladies who aren't classic car lovers. The long food court under the grandstand serves a wide variety of good food at very fair prices. There is also an authentic Southern style BBQ stand not far from the food court that is our favorite.
If you are going, be sure to book your lodging reservations now. Hotel rooms in the area fill up at show times and can be hard to find.
Post by: ntjoe on May 22, 2021, 07:00:51 pm
I have reservations for my son and I at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Carlisle.
Looks like Eric and I are leaving on Wednesday around lunch and driving to Roanoke to stay the night (about 5 hours). Then we can get up in the morning Thursday, have breakfast, and take our time heading into Carlisle which would be about 4 and half hours from there.
Post by: Fierofool on May 31, 2021, 09:53:19 am
If all goes well, that should put us into Carlisle somewhere between the hours of 5 and 7 PM. Anyone is welcome to tag along with me.
Post by: pgackerman on May 31, 2021, 04:07:43 pm
Mine falls under modified...
I have reservations for my son and I at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Carlisle.
Looks like Eric and I are leaving on Wednesday around lunch and driving to Roanoke to stay the night (about 5 hours). Then we can get up in the morning Thursday, have breakfast, and take our time heading into Carlisle which would be about 4 and half hours from there.
There's a decent Super 8 in Daleville/Troutville just north of Roanoke. Even has a good Mexican place across the parking lot. Not much of a breakfast, but I haven't stayed at any hotel for the past year with much of a breakfast.
Post by: pgackerman on May 31, 2021, 04:10:05 pm
Paul's has the 7730 with digital EGR. If it was like mine, appearing factory with the stock EGR, they will allow it as stock.
I'm retired, too, but my Fiero is my go-to vehicle any time I go somewhere that doesn't require the truck. It might not be driven in a week but it's still my daily driver.
I'm planning on bribing the judges with Georgia peaches to put me in the least competitive class. Pecans if I get a trophy.
My exterior looks stock. Interior-wise the radio is obviously different.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 31, 2021, 04:14:25 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 31, 2021, 04:16:05 pm
I'm planning on bribing the judges with Georgia peaches to put me in the least competitive class. Pecans if I get a trophy.
My exterior looks stock. Interior-wise the radio is obviously different.
I've been to GA maybe 9 times, and never gotten a peach. Based on your last Appreciation article, do the peaches there taste differently?
Post by: pgackerman on May 31, 2021, 04:57:06 pm
Yes.
Almost every year we do part of the Peach Tree 23 https://www.peachtree23.com/ (https://www.peachtree23.com/)
(BTW, VERY Fiero unfriendly)
They're harvesting peaches just before they sell them. ;D Wow.
Post by: TopNotch on May 31, 2021, 06:17:26 pm
I'm planning on bribing the judges with Georgia peaches to put me in the least competitive class. Pecans if I get a trophy.I don't know if my peaches will be ripe yet, but maybe I could bring some if they are. (Picture from a few years ago.)
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 31, 2021, 06:19:28 pm
Post by: pgackerman on May 31, 2021, 06:48:11 pm
I called peaches. You can use Coca Cola.
Post by: Fierofool on May 31, 2021, 09:06:05 pm
There's a decent Super 8 in Daleville/Troutville just north of Roanoke. Even has a good Mexican place across the parking lot. Not much of a breakfast, but I haven't stayed at any hotel for the past year with much of a breakfast.
It's been a little different with the virus, but if you're ever in Gatlinburg, stay at the Edgewater Inn. Enough variety that if you leave hungry, it's your own fault.
Post by: Raydar on May 31, 2021, 09:49:34 pm
Almost every year we do part of the Peach Tree 23 https://www.peachtree23.com/ (https://www.peachtree23.com/)
(BTW, VERY Fiero unfriendly)
How could a 40 mile yard sale be Fiero-friendly?
If you're going to buy a bunch of stuff, you probably need a truck, SUV, or even a trailer to get your treasures home.
Or am I missing something?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 31, 2021, 10:01:56 pm
Post by: pgackerman on May 31, 2021, 10:33:34 pm
(BTW, VERY Fiero UNfriendly)
Post by: Raydar on May 31, 2021, 10:48:24 pm
(BTW, VERY Fiero UNfriendly)
I get it. I don't see how a Fiero would be practical for such an event. Which was the point of my post.
Unless the residents are just Fiero-hostile. And that would be a whole 'nother thing, entirely.
Post by: Fierofool on June 11, 2021, 09:48:25 pm
Health Safety Measures
• Touchless admission is available by using a season pass or admission tickets
purchased online. Tickets may still be purchased at the gates.
• Upon exit, tickets (instead of hands) will be stamped for re-entry permission.
• Event guides available at self-serve stands.
• Physical distancing of 6 feet is encouraged.
• An abundance of handwashing and hand sanitizer stations are available at high
traffic areas and throughout the venue.
• Customer service areas have plexiglass shields.
• High traffic areas have one-way directional signage.
• Picnic tables and other sitting areas are spread out for physical distancing.
• Fast-acting sanitizing products are being used on all surfaces (counters, picnic
tables, door handles, restrooms, etc.).
• Current CDC guidelines are posted throughout the venue.
• PPE is provided to event staff including sanitizer wipes for golf carts.
• Activities that draw crowds, such as autograph-signing, include signage and
staff to adhere to physical distancing guidelines.
• All condiments and cutlery will be provided to customers instead of self-serve.
• Screen covers are included on credit card machines.
• Periodic public address announcements are made as reminders to wash hands,
keep physical distance and follow CDC guideline signs
Post by: TopNotch on June 11, 2021, 11:18:24 pm
I hope somebody brings a drone to get aerial shots of this.
Post by: pgackerman on June 17, 2021, 10:53:09 am
Anyone else planning on going to Tom & Sara Derr's home for "Subs & Swaps" on Thursday June 24th in Mechanicsburg?
Post by: Fierofool on June 17, 2021, 06:55:54 pm
Post by: Fierofool on June 18, 2021, 07:51:56 am
As we get closer, who is planning to leave out with me Friday morning from the RaceTrac in Braselton at 7AM?
Larry, Paul, and Joe are departing a day or two earlier. From here, we have Jay, Gabe, Pat, and me that will be departing Friday.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 18, 2021, 07:57:26 am
Post by: Fierofool on June 18, 2021, 08:07:53 am
Post by: ntjoe on June 20, 2021, 07:18:01 am
Paul's has the 7730 with digital EGR. If it was like mine, appearing factory with the stock EGR, they will allow it as stock.
I'm retired, too, but my Fiero is my go-to vehicle any time I go somewhere that doesn't require the truck. It might not be driven in a week but it's still my daily driver.
I'm planning on bribing the judges with Georgia peaches to put me in the least competitive class. Pecans if I get a trophy.
My exterior looks stock. Interior-wise the radio is obviously different.
I've got a working UT4 (not the cassette though) that I can bring for you to install for the show LOL!!!!
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 20, 2021, 07:22:16 am
Post by: Fierofool on June 20, 2021, 08:17:35 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 20, 2021, 08:37:10 am
Post by: Fierofool on June 20, 2021, 10:19:27 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 20, 2021, 11:07:57 am
Post by: The Art Doctor on June 20, 2021, 12:08:48 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 20, 2021, 12:22:17 pm
Post by: SpadeCustoms on June 20, 2021, 11:20:23 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 20, 2021, 11:22:28 pm
Post by: Raydar on June 21, 2021, 07:05:49 am
I am now officially in Georgia from New Mexico.
Congrats! Welcome!
Post by: Fierofool on June 21, 2021, 08:09:36 am
Can we count you in as a club member for Club Participation?
Post by: The Art Doctor on June 21, 2021, 08:57:16 am
Post by: pgackerman on June 21, 2021, 09:30:49 am
Fieros at Carlisle Show
Hosted by Mid-Atlantic Fiero Owner’s Association
(MAFOA)
THURSDAY, JUNE 24
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
03:30 PM: Leave Fairfield Inn & Suites for Derr home Note: Please carpool if
possible as parking is in a residential neighborhood.
04:00 PM: Subs & Swaps Event begins at Tom & Sara Derr’s - 248 Indian
Creek Dr; Mechanicsburg, PA 17050; Cost: $7/per person
7:35PM: Screening of Fast and Furious 9 at Carlisle R/C Theaters; 250 Noble
Blvd, Carlisle, PA 17013; Cost: $11/per person
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:00 AM: Carlisle show grounds open; Breakfast on your own. Check in at
MAFOA club tent for goody bags, t-shirts and Fiero show registration. Obtain
goody bags and large show ballots at Carlisle building near grandstand.
10:30 AM: Tech Session: Installing Fiero Interiors Seat Covers/MAFOA Tent/
Hosted by G3 Fieros — Matt Goss
Prior to 12 PM: Cruise Participants eat lunch at Carlisle Fairgrounds
12:00 PM: Begin lineup for afternoon cruise to depart at 12:30. Cruise to tour PA
countryside, Lindt Chocolate Factory Outlet and ice cream stop.
4:30 PM: MAFOA Friday Night Pizza Party, Building R adjacent to Fiero
showfield. Cost: $7/per person
Friday PM Options:
• Casual Cruise: 7 PM Departure from Fairgrounds
• High Speed Go-Karting; 1001 Bosler Avenue Lemoyne, PA 17043. Prereservations strongly recommended. Cost; $63/per person
SATURDAY, JUNE 26
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:00 AM: Carlisle show grounds open. Breakfast on your own.
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Participant judging run by Carlisle Productions. Check in at
MAFOA club tent for goody bags, t-shirts and Fiero show registration. Obtain
goody bags and large show ballots at Carlisle building near grandstand.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Participant Judging for Special Trophies on MAFOA
show field. (Ballots handed out to MAFOA showfield participants at the
MAFOA tent upon arrival)
11:00 AM: Performance and Suspension Tech Session with Pickardt
Performance—Gary & Jestin Pickardt
12:30 PM: Roving Fiero Tech Session with Fiero Jon of Jon Miller Car Care
2:30 PM: Presentation of Special Awards, Live/Silent Auctions and Raffle at
MAFOA tent
3:45 PM: First Group Depart for Hickory Ridge Restaurant for a 4 PM –5:30 PM
Dinner & Fellowship; 1400 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, PA 17015; Prices vary
6 PM: Line up at the grandstand for Carlisle Productions Awards
8:30 PM: Go-Karting at Carlisle Sports Emporium; 29 S Middlesex Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015; Prices vary
Note: Breakfast on Sunday will be at 8:30 AM at the Walnut Bottom Diner, 936 Walnut
Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015
Post by: Fierofool on June 21, 2021, 10:05:42 am
MAFOA has set up a Road Aid network for those traveling along major routes. There is one that includes the I-85 corridor out of Atlanta, taking I-77 and I-81. There is also one for I-40 through Tennessee to connect. I have Jennifer's number that we are to call if anyone breaks down and needs road assistance on the way up or back. Another is I-59, 75, and 40 to I-81 coming up from the Gulf Coast.
If you have any Georgia Fiero attire, try to wear it on Saturday. RFTH tshirts if you don't have a Members shirt. You might bring along a folding chair, too.
I have a fresh box of about 500 club business cards for us to drop into cars and to place on the cowl of our cars during show display.
Post by: The Art Doctor on June 22, 2021, 12:45:47 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 22, 2021, 06:30:16 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 22, 2021, 06:30:44 pm
Post by: The Art Doctor on June 22, 2021, 09:19:52 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 22, 2021, 09:21:33 pm
Post by: Fierofool on June 23, 2021, 10:34:33 am
For everyone, I don't know if I've already mentioned it, but it would be good to bring along a face mask. I don't know what the requirements are for the various states and locations where we will be in public.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 23, 2021, 06:46:13 pm
Post by: The Art Doctor on June 24, 2021, 01:50:27 pm
Nobody wearing masks if your worried about that, either way.
Post by: TopNotch on June 24, 2021, 02:47:38 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 24, 2021, 06:49:28 pm
Post by: The Art Doctor on June 24, 2021, 08:24:58 pm
I'm taking lots of pics but it's hard to get them from the phone onto here.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 24, 2021, 08:27:36 pm
With your permission, I would like to put some pics in the newsletter.
Post by: The Art Doctor on June 24, 2021, 09:02:45 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 25, 2021, 12:18:10 am
This was the swap meet.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 25, 2021, 12:18:59 am
These were from the swap meet.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 25, 2021, 12:19:44 am
Post by: TopNotch on June 25, 2021, 07:04:50 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 25, 2021, 07:11:20 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 26, 2021, 07:55:36 am
Post by: TopNotch on June 26, 2021, 06:56:16 pm
Yes the engine is in front...
This car has scoops like mine.
This is a Series I 3800.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 26, 2021, 07:03:43 pm
Pictures from Carlisle....
What is the document on my right of your windshield?
This car has scoops like mine.
Still nice. I wonder where he got them. I think yours have more curve, and look better.
What is that engine?
Post by: TopNotch on June 26, 2021, 07:19:17 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 26, 2021, 07:59:42 pm
Post by: TopNotch on June 26, 2021, 08:36:03 pm
Figured. Did you create that, or did it come with the car?I made it. The story wasn't finished when I got the car.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 26, 2021, 08:41:02 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 26, 2021, 09:51:53 pm
Car show
Lining up for the driving tour
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 26, 2021, 09:57:09 pm
Driving tour
Post by: PK on June 27, 2021, 01:29:05 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 27, 2021, 09:12:56 am
Thanks for providing these pics.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 27, 2021, 09:14:35 am
Post by: TopNotch on June 27, 2021, 09:51:02 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 27, 2021, 09:54:00 pm
I wonder how often that air dam rubs the ground?
Post by: TopNotch on June 28, 2021, 02:22:19 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 28, 2021, 05:57:45 pm
Post by: TopNotch on June 28, 2021, 06:19:45 pm
Seems to be dead.Works fine for me. It's on Facebook, so maybe you need to be logged in to see it.
EDIT: I logged out of Facebook and tried the link. It still works.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 28, 2021, 06:23:48 pm
Post by: SpadeCustoms on June 28, 2021, 11:41:48 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 29, 2021, 12:05:08 am
If you seek, you shall find.
Post by: The Art Doctor on June 29, 2021, 11:20:34 am
Post by: SpadeCustoms on June 30, 2021, 09:07:07 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 30, 2021, 09:22:40 pm
Oh, but the stories...
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 30, 2021, 09:23:04 pm
Post by: pgackerman on July 01, 2021, 04:23:39 pm
Where are other Carlisle-like gatherings around the Country?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 01, 2021, 07:12:39 pm
Post by: The Art Doctor on July 01, 2021, 08:04:38 pm
Back to the 80's in Minneapolis would be appropriate. This is a spinoff show from their usual Back to the 50s event.
The Radwood events starting recently in CA and slowly spreading are 80s car focused. Follow on IG to see what they are up to.
Post by: pgackerman on July 02, 2021, 06:43:51 pm
https://photos.app.goo.gl/3KME5KW242Nw8WVX6 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/3KME5KW242Nw8WVX6)
Includes pictures of the one Sunfire that showed up. A few Citations and other cars.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 02, 2021, 08:24:03 pm
The Grand Prix looks like a crime scene.
Do not climb on animals, or dinosaurs? Did not see either. I wonder if people climb on the sculptures?
Post by: pgackerman on July 02, 2021, 10:24:27 pm
The Grand Prix had something about zombies written on the back.
When I first saw the Dinosaur Land picture I thought they all looked like toys.
Post by: PK on July 03, 2021, 12:44:48 am
Post by: Raydar on July 03, 2021, 12:04:21 pm
Nice.
The Grand Prix looks like a crime scene.
...
I was trying to imagine what you meant.
And then I saw the picture...
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 03, 2021, 02:08:55 pm
Post by: Fierofool on July 04, 2021, 08:44:01 pm
Trenten's LS4 Turbo 1987GT. Going for 900 HP for the strip and boost dialed down for 500 HP for the road.
What's up front. And there's another intercooler in the trunk.
What's underneath. A complete Corvette drivetrain, front and rear, including power steering.
The sit-around at the hotel after the show.
Something you don't see every year. Found this in Virginia.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 04, 2021, 09:28:34 pm
Post by: Fierofool on July 04, 2021, 10:04:12 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 05, 2021, 08:56:57 am
Not sure. It could be attributed to what's in that Hard Luck Award cup.
Unless his luggage got lost, leading to the hard luck award, he has been...able to make things match under many circumstances.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 05, 2021, 09:00:30 am
No club participation award? I didn't see anything for GFC people, but maybe missed it.
Post by: TopNotch on July 05, 2021, 11:57:43 am
No club participation award? I didn't see anything for GFC people, but maybe missed it.MAFOA, representing all who registered and brought Fieros, won the club award,
Post by: TopNotch on July 06, 2021, 09:58:33 pm
Post by: TopNotch on July 07, 2021, 10:45:26 pm
Dear Georgia Fieros Crew!
Thank you for your donation to the raffle at Fieros at Carlisle 27. We displayed the Georgia Fiero Club logo on our banner and in our pre-show advertising. The logo is also currently on our Carlisle sponsors website at this link. We are also currently in the process of revamping our website and have a new, fully clickable sponsors page where your logo will remain for the upcoming year.
Also, please stay tuned for the September 2021 expanded edition of FieroPride where we will be running complete Carlisle coverage including sponsor listing. We will be sending you a copy of this newsletter via email; however, if you would like a print edition, please let me know - as well as the best address to send it to.
Nearly 130 Fieros attended the show and feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. We were so excited to welcome among them so many members of the Georgia Fiero Club!! We are already excited for next year's show, which will be held June 23-26. We hope you will once again join us again as a sponsor and anticipate beginning our planning process quite soon.
We will also continue to spread the word about the Run for the Hills!!
Thank you for your support!
Best,
~ Jen
MAFOA President
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 07, 2021, 11:03:29 pm
Post by: Fierofool on July 07, 2021, 11:32:31 pm
Some of those who didn't make it were from Canada. Canada closed their border again.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 07, 2021, 11:34:02 pm
Post by: PK on July 08, 2021, 09:45:02 am
Post by: pgackerman on July 08, 2021, 11:55:08 am
Jen is pretty impressive.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 08, 2021, 06:22:25 pm
A massive amount of work for sure and it seems like she is still going with thank yous to clubs etc! Brilliant.
Something many don't realize is the prep work and post work that goes into a successful, annual event. There is an incredible amount of work that goes into events. We host an event in October. Other than last year, we get between 2K and 10K attendees. Last year, we had about 3,500 participants, but they were all virtual. Each attendee pays a registration fee of about $2,500. The event has sponsors, with sponsorships starting at $50K. We have various vendors present. Booths are $10K. We have one staff member who is the event coordinator, and she spends about 90% of her time working on this event. I'm not saying she is the most efficient person, but this certainly takes months to set up. Her duties include handling the sponsors, attendees, and vendors; dealing with the city for permits and such; dealing with whatever venue; organizing volunteers and ambassadors; handling the web site and payment processing; doing some of the marketing and promotion of the event. We have to rent equipment for lighting and such, as well as trucks for moving stuff. We have to buy food and drinks, there is various swag, awards, and such, lots of apparel, security, signage, and other items. For the month leading up to the event, most of the staff assembles "goodie bags". All the attendees must be sorted for various things. Various activities must be handled. Then there are all sorts of support services. Medical staff is on hand. After the event, there is cleanup, and often things must be mailed out. There are always challenges that must be dealt with. One year, the official who signed a permit had been removed from office, and his successor decided to revoke the permit--as the event started.
We lose money on this event, every year, if you add up all the labor costs.