Ted Russell Car Show Knoxville, TN!!!!!!!

[bitn03]

WE GOT IT!!!! Ted Russell Car Show Saturday Oct 4! :bounce: SVT Mustang and All Ford Show! If interested, post below!!!!! Email me for questions!!!

[Big Daddy]

Cool Amber, I don't see any reason right now why I won't be able to make it! :D :thumbsup:

[johnbasf]

Amber, it looks like I will have some gift certificates for you from Need For Speed. Please remind me to contact them closer to show.

[bitn03]

Thanks John! I appreciate your support!:thumbsup:

[johnbasf]

More than happy to do it. PLEASE remind this old man.:D

[tnturbo]

For the all Ford portion of the show is this going to be open to all Ford owned brands. A friend of mine had his 5.0 powered Volvo on display at the Ford 100th anniversary celebration and would like to attend the show. His position on this is Ford now owns Volvo, Ford claims all total Volvo production in their total numbers now, plus the car has a Mustang engine and transmission Here's a pic of his car

[69scj]

I will be there, what time??

[cobrabitn]

It will start at 8:00 am and end at 4:00 pm.:thumbsup:

[tnturbo]

How about the Volvo guys. Can a Mustang drivetrained Volvo participate or no?

[cobrabitn]

I think we have a class that says "other Fords" or special interest so tell him to come on! ;)

[tnturbo]

The Volvo will be there. :thumbsup:

Amber, when you guys get the flyers done email me a copy please. I'll try to get a few of them distributed around the Knoxville area.

[bitn03]

Will do Jeff!! Thanks!:D

[johnbasf]

Amber, get judges lined up. :D

[Hazman]

Hey Amber
We could get some of the folks from HPT as judges maybe?? You want me to talk to GMracin (Tony)?

[tnturbo]

Several of the guys on HPT that aren't real regular posters are active in the Lakeway Mustang club and could probably help get some more turnout.

[Hazman]

:thumbsup:
Hey TNturbo get them fired up! We need this to be a big event for Knoxville.

I wonder how we could get some air time on the local radio stations?

[bitn03]

Rick--for the airtime...the dealership is suppose to do that..but if you hear of anything free...let me know....any free local papers down your way? I will have the flyer & reg form to everyone by Tuesday. Let me know about the judges. I need to get in contact with them if we can get a group! Thanks you guys! You're the best!:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :D

[cobrabitn]

I put in for the day off so if it gets approved..... I'm there! :bounce: :bounce:

[bitn03]

Thanks you so much for your support!!!!:thumbsup:

[Hazman]

Ok folks. Here ia a list of hotels all within 2-3 miles of the dealership. I have listed them based on how nice they are IMHO. Several of the hotels said that if we wanted to get a group rate and had enough people they could come off their prices 10-25%! So if you are coming and would like us to get a group rate we need you to commit to come!

Holiday Inn 865-693-1011 $83-91
Residence Inn*~& 865-539-5339 $149 (2-bedroom)
Marriot Courtyard 865-539-0600 $89
Hampton Inn* 865-693-1101 $84
La Quinta* 865-690-9777 800-531-5900 $70
Signature Inn*~& 865-531-7444 800-822-5252 $69
Best Western*~ 865-539-0058 $75
Microtel* 865-531-8041 $44
Red Roof Inn 865-691-1664 800-733-7663 $51-59
Budget Inn 865-693-7330 $50
Econolodge 865-693-6061 $46

*continental breakfast
~microwave
& frig

There are lots of restaurants in this area (fast food to extremely good but casual dining).

As for things to do before or after the show and all within an hours drive or less;
-Clinton Hwy cruise in Sat. Night 100s of cars from old roadsters and hot rods to ricers and everything in between
-several golf courses nearby
-white water rafting
-cruising Fri/Sat nights, shopping, go-karts, etc. in Pigeon Forge
-Gatlinburg
-Knoxville Dragway open night on Fri. nights
and much more

I live about ten minutes from the dealership so send an email or PM me if you have questions about the area.

Looking forward to seeing lots of you here.
:bounce:

[bitn03]

:D GREAT JOB RICK! (not to mention in a timely manner:p ) Thanks!:thumbsup:

[tnturbo]

Also 411 dragway in Knoxville is open for test and tune on Saturday and Sunday. People coming from the Carolinas could always do a preliminary run of the Dragon and come into Knoxville via 129.

[bitn03]

Hey I have emailed Tony at HPT to see about judging. Flyers and registration forms soon--I promise!!:D We need all of the raffle prizes we can get for this show. Let me know if anyone has some! Thanks guys! Let's make this show AWESOME!!:bounce:

[Hazman]

What are the SCMC rules for judging? Can I get a copy along with a scoring sheet?

[cobrabitn]

Rick,

The rules are right on the front page of the website for anyone who attends our shows.

On a side note...... SVT will be supporting this event through raffle and goodie prizes. :) They always give us a lot of stuff.

I'm going to try and get some more stuff from a few other SCMC vendors.... ;)

[Hazman]

It must be old age. I spent 20 minutes looking at the main page of the website before I found that big link on the right side called Show Rules. DUH!!

[bitn03]

I hate those senior moments.....:rolleyes:

[cobrabitn]

So far, these are the confirmed sponsors for our event::bounce:

Ted Russell Ford: trophies and lunch
Ford SVT: SVT products including tees, caps, etc...
MAC Products: Tees and caps
Need For Speed: ?

These are unconfirmed but will probably be donating::bounce:

Summit Racing
Jegs Racing
Downs Ford
Laurel Mountain Mustang
MV Performance
Mustangs Unlimited

Anyone else in K-town have any more sponsors to add to our event?

P.S. I am off on that Friday so I am there! I have a room booked at the Microtel Hotel in Knoxville, TN.

Tony

[cobrabitn]

We now have a new sponsor for the show. They are Hi Performance Mustang in Mechanicsville, PA. They will be donating some very nice billet aluminum accessories for the show!:bounce:

So far, these are the confirmed sponsors for our event:

Ted Russell Ford: trophies and lunch
Ford SVT: SVT products including tees, caps, etc...
MAC Products: Tees and caps
Need For Speed: ?
Hi Performance Mustang: Billet aluminum accessories

These are unconfirmed but will probably be donating:

Summit Racing
Jegs Racing
Downs Ford
Laurel Mountain Mustang
MV Performance
Mustangs Unlimited

Later,

Tony

[cobrabitn]

Down's Ford has now donated some items for the event. A cobra keychain and a cap. So here we go as far as sponsors:

So far, these are the confirmed sponsors for our event:

Ted Russell Ford: trophies and lunch
Ford SVT: SVT products including tees, caps, etc...
MAC Products: Tees and caps
Need For Speed: ?
Hi Performance Mustang: Billet aluminum accessories
Downs Ford: Cobra key chain and caps.

These are unconfirmed but will probably be donating:

Summit Racing
Jegs Racing
Laurel Mountain Mustang
MV Performance
Mustangs Unlimited

I was also told by Mike in the TX region that their show was going to be bigger then ours. We need to make this thing bigger then the Parkway event. So let's spread the word!:thumbsup:

Later,

Tony

[Hazman]

Hey Tony
Add Air Cooled Classics as a sponsor they are going to provide certificates for free dyno runs.

[White Venom]

I'LL be there !!!!:D in my car

[cobrabitn]

Air Cooled Classics has now donated some dyno certificates for the event. So here we go as far as sponsors:

So far, these are the confirmed sponsors for our event:

Ted Russell Ford: trophies and lunch
Ford SVT: SVT products including tees, caps, etc...
MAC Products: Tees and caps
Need For Speed: ?
Hi Performance Mustang: Billet aluminum accessories
Downs Ford: Cobra key chain and caps.
Air Cooled Classics: Dyno Certificates

These are unconfirmed but will probably be donating:

Summit Racing
Jegs Racing
Laurel Mountain Mustang
MV Performance
Mustangs Unlimited

Thanks for the help, Rick. :bounce:

We need to make this thing bigger then the Parkway event. So let's spread the word!

Later,

Tony

[Big Daddy]

Tony, Kenny Brown will send some stuff if you will send a request letter on our stationary to them. Also I'm talking to True Blue and Fast Lane for some goodies from them. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[bitn03]

Thanks everyone!:thumbsup: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[cobrabitn]

Greg,

Would you like me to send you some letterhead and you can use your title for the prizes and send them the letter? Also, let's hit the BB's to let everyone know what raffle prizes we will have? What do you say?


Tony ;)

[Big Daddy]

Sounds good as I can use the letterhead to start requesting sponsors for our Fifth Anniversary. :D :thumbsup:

[cobrabitn]

You have mail!:thumbsup:

[cobrabitn]

Mustangs Unlimited and CJ Pony Parts will now be sponsors for this event so....

So far, these are the confirmed sponsors for our event:

Ted Russell Ford: trophies and lunch
Ford SVT: SVT products including tees, caps, etc...
MAC Products: Tees and caps
Need For Speed: ?
Hi Performance Mustang: Billet aluminum accessories
Downs Ford: Cobra key chain and caps.
Air Cooled Classics: Dyno Certificates
CJ Pony Parts: shirts, catalogs
Mustangs Unlimited: shirts, caps, more MU goodies:thumbsup:


These are unconfirmed but will probably be donating:

Summit Racing
Jegs Racing
Laurel Mountain Mustang
MV Performance

See you all in three weeks...woohoo! :bounce:

[johnbasf]

Amber, please contact Tony with Need For Speed about the gift certificates.:thumbsup:

[bitn03]

I did email him but no response. I will try to call him this week.
:thumbsup:

[Flagman]

I just called the Microtel to reserve a room for Friday night (10/3) and was told there is a 2-night minimum stay. :mad: What else is close to the Ford dealer?

[cobrabitn]

I have reserved for one day Rich. I'll double check with them before you make reservaions elsewhere...

Let me see what the deal is because if they have a two day minimum then I'll be staying somewhere else too.

Tony

[bitn03]

Hey Tony...do you want to pick a time to meet Friday night? Couldn't we all round up at the hotel and then pick a place to eat, cruise, etc.

[cobrabitn]

Summitt Racing and Jegs will now be sponsors for this event so....

So far, these are the confirmed sponsors for our event:

Ted Russell Ford: trophies and lunch
Ford SVT: SVT products including tees, caps, etc...
MAC Products: Tees and caps
Need For Speed: ?
Hi Performance Mustang: Billet aluminum accessories
Downs Ford: Cobra key chain and caps.
Air Cooled Classics: Dyno Certificates
CJ Pony Parts: shirts, catalogs
Mustangs Unlimited: shirts, caps, more MU goodies
Jegs: goodie bag stuffers
Summit Racing: goodie bag stuffers


These are unconfirmed but will probably be donating:

Laurel Mountain Mustang
MV Performance

See you all in a week...woohoo! :bounce:

Amber,

Let's plan dinner for 7:30 pm on Friday night! Let's meet at the hotel at 7:00 pm if we can?

[Flagman]

Sounds like a plan! BTW, I guess the person I talked to on my first call to the hotel was misinformed...got my room for Friday.:D Thanks for checking on it Tony.

[cobrabitn]

Rich,

We need to hook up on Friday so we can run together unless you have to work and will be getting off late? I want to leave by around 2 or 3:00 pm.

;)

[johnbasf]

Did anyone ever contact Need For Speed????????????? I'm tired of seeing that??????????? CALL THEM!!!!!!!!!!

[cobrabitn]

John,

Amber has called several times to no avail. Maybe you can drop them a line?

Thanks,

Tony

[johnbasf]

No avail meaning what??? No answer or what?

[Flagman]

Tony,

Keep me posted on your travel plans. I have the day off and might head up a litlle earlier than that.

[cobrabitn]

no avail meaning she can never get in contact with him or is not available to come to the phone.

Thanks,

Tony

[Big Daddy]

IF my plane lands on time on Saturday morning I will be at the dealership a little before noon. I should have at least one in not two or three white cobra's besides mine with me. Here's hoping the weather and the airline co-operate! :D :thumbsup:

[cobrabitn]

Greg,

Do your guys over in Asheville know how to get to Ted Russell Ford? Um, they do know how to go somewhere on their own, don't they? :rolleyes:

We expect to see a lot of Asheville members there. The dealership is going to be raffling off some really cool prizes and we have tons of stuff to raffle off too. Everything is a "go", all we need is some nice cool weather! :thumbsup:

Need for Speed will be doing some gift certificates too. As they are in the mail today.

Rich, I'm all for leaving earlier!

Tony

[tnturbo]

Here's a pretty critical issue that I am not 100% on. Is the show at the Walker Springs or the Parkside Drive location. I had thought it was Parkside, but it is starting to sound like Walker Springs :confused:

[cobrabitn]

Jeff,

It's the Parkside Dr location for the show like it says on the registration from I believe???:doubt:

[tnturbo]

That's what I had thought, but it seemed like some of the places being mentioned were more convenient to Walker Springs. Thanks for confirming that for me.

[bitn03]

It is the parkside drive location, take the Cedar Bluff exit (I think)

Everyone that is going down Friday night plan on meeting at the hotel about 7

See you guys there!:bounce:

[Coil99]

Ted Russell had a quarter-page ad for the event in Section A of the Knoxville Sentinel this morning (second to last page of the Section). I was surprised to see it. It was a good looking ad.

What time are most folks getting there? Anyone going for the 8:00am opening?

The Parkside Drive location has a lot of space, so there should be plenty of room.


EDIT: It is less than a quarter-page ad, but it still catches your eye!

[cobrabitn]

Coil99,

We will be there early to set up. Glad they advertised it for us!:bounce: Are you showing the Mach1 or the Cobra?

We are alsoo going out to eat Friday night if you want to join us. Just be at the Microtel at 7:00 pm tomorrow night.

Later,

Tony

[Coil99]

Originally posted by cobrabitn
Are you showing the Mach1 or the Cobra?

I won't be showing either of them. Just going for the fun!

[Coil99]

Ted Russell ran the same ad again in today's paper on page A6. It stands out! I'm going to try and scan it for people to see.

[cobrabitn]

Coil99,

Was that you that came by today? I saw someone with a white 95 Cobra and handed them an application. We had a really good turnout for a first showing. 50 cars entered! :bounce:

We also gained at least 5 new members! :thumbsup:

Tony

[cobrabitn]

We had a really good time and I believe everyone else did too! We had 50 cars for a first showing and that's great!

[Big Daddy]

As usual we had a great time. Thanks to Amber and the folks who helped put it together! Ted Russell even had a great time looking at the cars and talking to the owners, then watching the participants leave the lot doing burnouts! :D :thumbsup:

[bitn03]

:D I want to say THANK YOU to all:

Steve & Crystal
Steve T.
Tony
Bill & Binky
Rick & Jayne
Rich R.
Rich B.
Burke & Beverly
My hubby-Jason
Jeff M
BIG Daddy & John
Cowboy Harry
and anyone else that I may have left out.

I was hoping for 50 cars and we got it! I had a great time and look forward to next year! It was a great event. The support for this club is AWESOME!


THANKS!!!!!!!!!:bounce: :thumbsup: :bounce: :thumbsup: :bounce: :thumbsup: :bounce: :thumbsup: :bounce: :thumbsup: :D

[cobrabitn]

Cobra pics!

[Coil99]

Originally posted by cobrabitn
Coil99, Was that you that came by today? I saw someone with a white 95 Cobra

I was there, but not in the Cobra. I brought the Mach 1, which I parked a few rows over at the end - way out of the way.

My wife and I were there for a good while, but didn't know anyone from this board...wish we had!

I thought it was a great turn-out! A lot of people and cars to see. I'm already looking forward to next year.

[TnCobra]

Hey everyone.

I was the Blue/white striped soft top AC Cobra. Nxt to the Daytona one.

Thanks for the great time. Your club did a great job in putting on the show. Ted Russell is a great place to have one, as he helps out in the community.

Met alot of great people that hopefully liked me aswell.

Got my first trophy ever. Heck yeah!

Signed, poorest Cobra owner alive :)

[cobrabitn]

TnCobra,

Glad you enjoyed the show. All of those AC Cobras looked great. I have to agree with you about Ted Russell. He stayed out there all day chatting with everyone. I thought that was cool... :thumbsup:

Coil99,

All you had to do was come up to the tent and that was all of us. Just introduce yourself so we know who you are! :thumbsup:

Glad you liked it...

Tony