7th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show July 11, 2009 Saratoga NY - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

stevo89form · 01-10-2009, 01:54 PM

The 7th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show is your MUST MAKE show on Saturday July 11, 2009 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the SPA State Park adjacent to the Saratoga Auto Museum. Rain date is Sunday July 12, 2009.
All Firebirds, Formulas, Trans Ams, Firehawks, GTAs, Bandits, Machos, Show Cars, Street Cars, Race Cars, Survivors, Classics, Cruisers, Drivers and works in progress...are welcomed to attend. Join your Firebird friends and family. See Birds from eleven states and Canada.
New for 2009 are 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th placed trophies in Judged classes 1967-1969, 1970-1976, 1977-1981, 1982-1992, 1993-2002 plus new classes to be announced. Other trophy awards will include a Special Olympics Athletes choice, Special Olympics Coaches choice, the Joe Nolan award, and a jumbo Best of Show trophy.
Resin Ovals will be awarded as 5th, and 6th place class awards. Special Olympics athletes will pick their favorie 25 Firebirds for competitive ribbon awards.
Free truck and trailer parking is nearby. The all Firebird Cruise with police escort at Saratoga Auto Museum on Friday night July 10, 2009 at 5 p.m. is free to all participants!

A minimum donation of $10 is required for show registration($15 for Car Corral). We ask that you be very generous. Most participants give between $20 and $50. We especially thank those who have previously given $100 and up! All money raised goes to Special Olympics Saratoga.

Dash Plaques & Goodie bags to the 1st 150 Firebird arrivals! $2.00 Hotdogs, $1.00 beverages, $1 morning coffee, $1 breakfast snacks, $15 show T-shirts, plus raffles, prizes and 50-50. Athlete DJ Nolan will spin records to keep you entertained. Museum group price admissions for just $2.50 for all Firebird drivers and passengers (you must get hand stamp at the show) gives you unlimited day of show visits to the museum exhibits.

Get show flyer, registration form, motel info, directions, etc at http//clubs.hemmings.com/framest.cfm?club=firebirdnationofnorthamerica/download.html

If you did not see the online pictures from our previous shows, you can see them here: http:www.community.webshots.com/user/ts_in_ss_ny

Read about the 5th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show in High Performance Pontiac at http://www.highperformancepontiac.co...bird_lawn_show

visit http:/clubs.hemmings.com/firebirdnationofnorthamerica orcontacttsmith24@earthlink.net for more info

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Black_Bird_99 · 01-11-2009, 10:44 AM

Last line in above post should read:
Visit http://clubs.hemmings.com/firebirdnationofnorthamerica or contact tsmith24@earthlink.net for more info

Hope to see all of our Third Gen friends there

stevo89form · 01-14-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Bird_99

Last line in above post should read:
Visit http://clubs.hemmings.com/firebirdnationofnorthamerica or contact tsmith24@earthlink.net for more info

Hope to see all of our Third Gen friends there

Thank you so much for the correction. You had my back, appreciated. Steve

stevo89form · 02-17-2009, 06:07 PM

2/14/2009

Firebird Nation of North America, Inc. and the organizers of the 7th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show at Saratoga Auto Museum have asked me to make the following announcement:

We are living in volatile and challenging times. We recognize that you may have to choose where to spend your valuable car show time and finances. We hope you will budget some of your time and resources for the 7th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show. We pledge to give you the absolute best value for your time and money that we can deliver, while maintaining a low-stress easy-going family friendly attitude as a fund raiser event for Special Olympics.

Firebird Nation of North America, Inc. is proud to announce a change in the All Firebird Lawn Show awards structure for 2009. This year there will be a ‘Best Club Participation’ award. Whichever online car club or local car club (host FNONA, Inc. not eligible) brings the most Firebirds to the show, that club will be awarded a club participation award. Club members must list their club affiliation at time of registration and assemble as a club for presentation and photo. The club with the most members present wins the award.

Furthermore, after listening to feedback from our show participants and our valuable and dedicated judges, we feel it is time to split all of the judged classes into Stock and Modified separate classes. In doing so, we will eliminate the Super Street class and eliminate 4th, 5th, 6th place awards in all classes. Each class will now compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. We believe these changes to the award structure will appeal to a greater number of Firebird enthusiasts. Each class whether it be stock or modified has a dedicated following. We hope these changes will demonstrate the commitment of FNONA and the show organizers to our dedicated and loyal show participants.

The new judged awards structure will be as follows:

1st gen 1967-1969 Stock

1st gen 1967-1969 Modified

2nd gen-1: 1970-1976 Stock

2nd gen-1: 1970-1976 Modified

2nd gen-2: 1977-1981 Stock

2nd gen-2: 1977-1981 Modified

3rd gen: 1982-1992 Stock

3rd gen: 1982-1992 Modified

4th gen: 1993-2002 Stock

4th gen: 1993-2002 Modified

In keeping with our down-home low-stress family friendly show style, there will be no tech line. Each participant will determine his/her Class at time of entry. Following are 2009 All Firebird Lawn Show Class Competition Guidelines and Clarifications. We reserve the right to move any entry not properly classed. As always, the decision of our judges is final.

2009 Stock Class guidelines and allowable exceptions:

All Stock Class entries will be judged on cleanliness and attention to detail over the entire car from top to bottom and based on 100 point system. Convertible tops up, T-Tops installed, driver side window down. Stock entries will also be judged on correctness and originality of a stock car. The key here is that any exceptions should maintain a stock appearance. Someone entering the stock class should expect that maximum points will go to the most factory correct or factory appearing correct car. The following are allowable exceptions in Stock Class competition:

Stock appearing floor mats, door handle inserts, door lock knobs, and stock appearing aftermarket shifter.

Any Firebird wheels from the same model year, any updated tires and stock appearing valve stem caps.

Any aftermarket exhaust system (excluding headers) with stock appearing tips.

Any factory option from the same model year and any stock appearing window tints

Any updated radio, stereo, CB, or radar detector that fits without dash modification.

Any stock type body side moldings or factory type aftermarket replacement parts

The stock hood scoop made functional (opened up)

All parking stickers, permits, and club stickers are permitted.

2009 Modified Class guidelines and changes requiring placement in Modified Class:

All Modified Class entries will be judged on cleanliness and attention to detail over the entire car from top to bottom and based on 100 point system. Convertible tops up, T-Tops installed, minimum driver side window down. Modified entries will also be judged on presentation, quality of workmanship, ‘coolness’, ‘bling’, and cohesiveness of theme.

The following changes require automatic placement in the Modified Class:

Any custom paint including a non-factory available color

Any non-factory headers, or aftermarket, fabricated, or custom intakes

Any non-factory engine chrome, aftermarket carburetor, or non-stock appearing wheels

Any upholstery changes that are clearly non-factory in appearance, design, or color.

Any audio system that includes dash modification or large amplifier systems.

Any exterior speaker systems that are clearly non-factory appearance in design or color.

Any non-stock appearing emblems, birds, paint, or graphics.

Any body modifications including non factory hoods, scoops, blending of seams, etc.

Any aftermarket engine or other engine not available on that model year

Any aftermarket blower, fuel injection, turbo, tunnel ram, nos, tubbed, roll cages, etc.

We will continue to offer the Special awards and participant ribbons as follows:

Special Olympics Athlete's choice

Special Olympics Coaches' choice

Mangino Pontiac Dealer's choice

Saratoga Auto Museum Director's choice

The Joe Nolan Memorial award

Jumbo Best of Show trophy

Special Olympics Participant Ribbons:

Our Athletes will give out 25 Participant Ribbons to their Favorite Firebirds!

And last of all, Firebird Nation of North America, Inc. is looking for a few more judges. If you really know your Firebirds in a certain class (1st gen stock or modified, 2nd gen stock or modified, etc, etc) and would like to join the judging staff, you are invited to contact tsmith24@earthlink.net and express your interest. Please note you cannot place a car into competition in any class that you may judge, however you may enter a car in competition in any other class.

Firebird Nation of North America, Inc. is happy to announce that we signed a contract for a new lower rate with the Fairfield Inn and Mariott as the official Show Hotel for 2009. The Firebird Show rate is $119.00 + 8% tax per night for a king room or a room with two double beds. A King Studio Suite is available for $139.00 + 8% tax. They are located 10 minutes (8 miles) south of the show grounds with easy access to Route 9 and Interstate 87 at Exit 12. Their parking lot is large, paved, and lighted. This clean, modern hotel features 114 rooms, including 36 suites, complimentary deluxe hot/cold continental breakfast daily, complimentary high speed wired and wireless internet access, indoor pool and hot tub, on-site exercise facility, and plenty of truck and trailer parking. Each room includes refrigerator, premium cable service, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron & ironing board, in-room safe and free local phone calls. Hoses will be provided at the back of the hotel for washing your Firebirds! Call them toll free at 1-866-368-6900 and ask for the Firebird Show Rate. Cut-off date is June 10, 2009. Visit them at http://www.marriott.com/albam.

If you are more budget minded and do not need all of the Fairfield Inn amenities, the Locust Grove Motel is offering a $69/night rate, but caution, they are not trailer friendly. For more details on both hotels, click on Hotels/Motels at http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c.../download.html.

As always, we thank you very much and encourage your feedback to tsmith24@earthlink.net.

Black_Bird_99 · 05-05-2009, 10:05 PM

Here are some updates for the 2009 7th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show.

Pre-registrations are coming in like crazy and we predict more than 150 Firebirds at the show this year. To pre-register, please go to http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c.../download.html for Registration form, driving directions, show flyer, link to High Performance Magazine coverage of the 2008 All Firebird Lawn Show, Class and Award Structure info, and Hotel – Motel info. Pre-registration is not required, you can just show up the day of the show, but all Pre-registered cars are guaranteed Goodie Bags and Dash Plaques no matter what time you show up.

All Firebirds in this show are parked on grass. We allow 6 feet between cars from side to side. And we allow 18-20 feet between cars from front to back. We promise we will not pack you in like sardines! And we will not bake you alive on pavement. You can tan on the turf under the Saratoga Sun or cool off under plenty of nearby shade trees. There is also plenty of room for sun umbrellas on fields adjacent to the show field, but no sun umbrellas or tents are allowed on the show field due to insurance requirements. There is plenty of nearby truck and trailer parking for the trailer queens and long haulers.

Goodie Bags and Dash Plaques go to the first 150 Firebirds through the gate. Goodie Bags will be the best yet! Minimum donation required for registration is $10, but we ask you to please be generous. All money raised goes to Special Olympics NY. We are holding the line at $10 for the Car Corral too, so Car Corral entries are minimum $10 donation. For Sale signs are only allowed in the Car Corral and Car Corral entries are not eligible for competition.

Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. but we will allow early Birds as soon as registration is setup.

There are Lots of trophies this year with a new awards structure. All Generations are broken down into Stock and Modified Classes. Each class has trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Plus other trophies include Athlete Choice, Coach Choice, Dealer Choice, Museum Choice, Joe Nolan Award, and Jumbo Best of Show.

And new for 2009 Firebird Nation of North America, Inc. is proud to offer a Best Club Participation Award. FNONA, Inc. offers an award to the club that brings the most Firebirds to the show.

Plus Special Olympics Athletes pick their Favorite 25 to receive Special Olympics ribbons.

This year we offer breakfast offerings and fresh morning coffee in addition to $2 hot dogs, $1 beverages and other snacks.

50/50 Raffle is back for 2009 and Athlete DJ Nolan will provide music again.

It is the absolute best low stress family friendly Firebird Only Show that you can attend in the East!

Please remember our new Show Rate at the Fairfield Inn and Suites is available for one night stays this year, no two night minimum stay required, but you are welcome to stay two nights or more. You must make your reservation soon; the group rate must be booked no later than June 10, 2009. Visit them at http://www.marriott.com/albam or Call them toll free at 1-866-368-6900 and ask for the Firebird Show Rate.

If you are more budget minded and do not need all of the Fairfield Inn amenities, the Locust Grove Motel http://www.locustgrovemotel.com/ is offering a $69/night rate, but caution, they are not trailer friendly. For more details on both hotels, click on Hotels/Motels at http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c.../download.html.

Following is the 2009 All Firebird Lawn Show awards structure:
1st gen 1967-1969 Stock
1st gen 1967-1969 Modified

2nd gen-1: 1970-1976 Stock
2nd gen-1: 1970-1976 Modified

2nd gen-2: 1977-1981 Stock
2nd gen-2: 1977-1981 Modified

3rd gen: 1982-1992 Stock
3rd gen: 1982-1992 Modified

4th gen: 1993-2002 Stock
4th gen: 1993-2002 Modified

2009 Stock Class guidelines and allowable exceptions:

All Stock Class entries will be judged on cleanliness and attention to detail over the entire car from top to bottom and based on 100 point system. Convertible tops up, T-Tops installed, driver side window down. Stock entries will also be judged on correctness and originality of a stock car. The key here is that any exceptions should maintain a stock appearance. Someone entering the stock class should expect that maximum points will go to the most factory correct or factory appearing correct car. The following are allowable exceptions in Stock Class competition:

Stock appearing floor mats, door handle inserts, door lock knobs, and stock appearing aftermarket shifter.
Any Firebird wheels from the same model year, any updated tires and stock appearing valve stem caps.
Any aftermarket exhaust system (excluding headers) with stock appearing tips.
Any factory option from the same model year and any stock appearing window tints
Any updated radio, stereo, CB, or radar detector that fits without dash modification.
Any stock type body side moldings or factory type aftermarket replacement parts
The stock hood scoop made functional (opened up)
All parking stickers, permits, and club stickers are permitted.

2009 Modified Class guidelines and changes requiring placement in Modified Class:

All Modified Class entries will be judged on cleanliness and attention to detail over the entire car from top to bottom and based on 100 point system. Convertible tops up, T-Tops installed, minimum driver side window down. Modified entries will also be judged on presentation, quality of workmanship, ‘coolness’, ‘bling’, and cohesiveness of theme.

The following changes require automatic placement in the Modified Class:

Any custom paint including a non-factory available color
Any non-factory headers, or aftermarket, fabricated, or custom intakes
Any non-factory engine chrome, aftermarket carburetor, or non-stock appearing wheels
Any upholstery changes that are clearly non-factory in appearance, design, or color.
Any audio system that includes dash modification or large amplifier systems.
Any exterior speaker systems that are clearly non-factory appearance in design or color.
Any non-stock appearing emblems, birds, paint, or graphics.
Any body modifications including non factory hoods, scoops, blending of seams, etc.
Any aftermarket engine or other engine not available on that model year
Any aftermarket blower, fuel injection, turbo, tunnel ram, nos, tubbed, roll cages, etc.

For more information, please visit http://clubs.hemmings.com/firebirdnationofnorthamerica or contact tsmith24@earthlink.net. As always, we thank you very much for coming to our Special Olympics NY fundraiser car show and please drive safely.

Tom Smith in Saratoga Springs NY

Black_Bird_99 · 06-01-2009, 07:00 PM

Best Club Participation Award new for 2009

This is an Open Invitation to all Internet and Local Firebird clubs including Charter Oak Firebirds, Trans Am Country, 78TA.com, LS1.com, Firebird Nation Car Club (not FNONA, Inc.), New Jersey F-Body Assoc, Third Gen.org, World Wide F-Body Hideout, CCFBG, Firebirds Forever, POCI Chapters, and all others.

For 2009, FNONA, Inc. and the All Firebird Lawn Show will present a ‘Best Club Participation’ Award. Whichever online car club or local car club (host FNONA, Inc. not eligible) brings the most Firebirds to the July 11, 2009 All Firebird Lawn Show, that club will be awarded a club participation award. Club members must list their club affiliation at time of registration and assemble as a club for presentation and photo. The photo may be used in High Performance Pontiac magazine. The club with the most members present wins the award.

This award will be special. We have commissioned a local craftsman to custom design and manufacture a One of a Kind plaque. The plaque will be machined from Hickory hard woods. A pair of horse shoes from a thoroughbred horse that ran at Saratoga Thoroughbred Race Track will be inlaid into the hickory plaque. The shoes will be set facing up, to ensure that the receiving club gets good luck in 2009. The plaque will also be fitted with an engraved plate that shows the award is for Best Club Participation at the 2009 All Firebird Lawn Show.

Do not miss out on this award. Round up your club membership, assemble your Birds, and Flock to Saratoga for the July 11, 2009 All Firebird Lawn Show. You do not need to arrive altogether (but it would be great). You just need to be sure that you list your club on the registration form in the space labeled Club Affiliation.

All info here: http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c...ofnorthamerica

We thank you very much for coming to the 7th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show. Please drive safely and enjoy knowing that all money raised goes to Special Olympics New York.

Tom Smith in Saratoga Springs NY.

Black_Bird_99 · 07-01-2009, 11:27 PM

This will be the biggest show yet. Pre-registrations are at an all time high.

Fortunately the field will handle 200 Firebirds, and we may very well fill the field!

Cars are coming from VT, MA, CT, RI, NH, NY, NJ, PA, OH, MD, VA, and even AZ!
Plus we got bunches of Birds coming down from Quebec and Ontario Canada.

I will post to this forum and the FNONA, Inc. website http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/...rica/show.html on Thursday July 9, 2009 as to whether the show will go off as scheduled on Saturday July 11 or if we will need to use the Rain Date of Sunday July 12.

Thanks for coming and please pray for sunny skies for July 11.

Thanks,
Tom in Saratoga Springs NY

christine... · 07-01-2009, 11:37 PM

This was just enough to send me on to bed moping....If I could drive 35 mph to get there..I WOULD......Mine will not make it,and although this sounds like one of the BEST places and events I desire deeply to attend,Me and my dirtybirdy will have to stay in NC..Hell,I cannot get too far from the county line with him.SAD deal you guys..It sounds SO RIGHTEOUS...Have fun and be safe...

1985blktransam · 07-02-2009, 11:01 AM

I have heard much talk about this show !!! Unfortunaetly I have my nephews graduation party on July 11th.

If the date happens to change to July 12, I may be able to make it.

Need to get the TA Serviced before the drive, I hope to attend. If not, definitely next year !!!

Black_Bird_99 · 07-03-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by christine...

This was just enough to send me on to bed moping....If I could drive 35 mph to get there..I WOULD......Mine will not make it,and although this sounds like one of the BEST places and events I desire deeply to attend,Me and my dirtybirdy will have to stay in NC..Hell,I cannot get too far from the county line with him.SAD deal you guys..It sounds SO RIGHTEOUS...Have fun and be safe...

2009 seems to be the year where repairs, repaints, upgrades, and restorations are going slow and falling behind. I know. My frame off 70 Formula 400 restoration is also behind and will not make the show.

The good news is you can do what I did. You can still register your car at the show (even though it may not be there) and you can still get a goodie bag, dash plaque, and all the great stuff in the goodie bag including Mangino Pontiac Discount coupons, NFTAC Eagle magazine, WantAdDigest Magazine, NY AutoGuide magazine, pens, magnets, notepads, air freshners, travel and entertainment guides, etc, etc, etc. And if you got a first or second generation Firebird, you will also get an Ames Performance goodie bag with catalogue.

Christine, All you need to do is get there in your daily driver, step up to the registration trailer, make your donation to Special Olympics, register your car and ask for your goodie bag and dash plaque. Then enjoy the show. You can still buy 2009 t-shirts for $15 with the 2008 Best of Show 1977 S/E Bandit on front and previous year t-shirts (we have a few left from 2008 and 2007 that we will blow out at $5 and a few dash plaques left from 2008 and 2007 that we will blow out for $1. You can still buy 50-50 raffle tickets and sponsored prize raffle tickets. Enjoy our grilled Ball Park Franks for just $2 and all beverages for $1. Plus morning coffee and breakfast snacks for just $1.

Come anyway and be part of the show and experience the Pontiac Firebird excitement! Thanks, Tom.

Black_Bird_99 · 07-09-2009, 07:08 PM

Gentlemen and Ladies, Start Your Engines!

THE 7th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show IS A GO FOR Saturday JULY 11, 2009. PLEASE READ Time Table and Last Minute Details BELOW!

Forecast for Saratoga Springs zip 12866 and the Friday night cruise is excellent. This Cruise will be the best All Firebird Cruise yet with Saratoga Springs Police Department escort and good weather. If you did not pre-register, no problem. Just show up. The Cruise with SSPD escort is free to all show participants. See details below.

Forecast for Saturday calls for sunny morning and clouds in the afternoon with temps around 80. Local weather people at www.WTEN.com say rain will probably come after 5 or 6 p.m.

Many of you are coming from NY, VT, NH, ME, MA, CT, RI, NJ, MD, DE, VA, PA, OH, and even AZ! Our neighbors to the north are coming from Quebec and Ontario Canada. Many of you are coming so far and have room reservations with cancellation penalties and long drives back home. And many of you are coming in on Friday July 10 to be part of the All Firebird Cruise to Mr. Eds. Everyone meets at 5:00 p.m. at the Saratoga Auto Museum and leaves at 5:30 p.m. with Saratoga Springs Police escort to Mr. Eds.

Therefore, THE 7th Annual All Firebird Lawn SHOW IS A GO FOR Saturday July 11, 2009 from 9AM - 4PM at Saratoga Auto Museum with 50-50 raffle, car corral, food, beverages, vendors, prizes, etc. Please say a little prayer to the Sun gods! In the event of dark clouds on Saturday afternoon, we will speed up awards presentations as much as possible to get everyone on their way as quickly as possible.

For DIRECTIONS and TRAILER PARKING, please follow the link and click on Directions.
http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c.../download.html
Aerial Map is on page 2 to guide you to the show field entrance and trailer parking.

This year we have even more trophies, more prizes, more food, and more Firebirds. As a reminder, the purpose and focus of our show is on fundraising for Special Olympics, annual reunion of the Firebird family, and exchange of knowledge. Although our show has many of the trappings of a national event, we strive to maintain a casual atmosphere without tech lines and politics. We hope you will mingle with Firebird enthusiasts & Special Olympics athletes and coaches. We encourage you to be generous with your donations upon entry and generous with your food & t-shirt purchases. We trust you will have a fun Firebird time and enjoy more than 150 wonderful Firebirds that are coming from 14 US states and 2 provinces in Canada. Our farthest pre-registered Firebird comes from Arizona!

We thank you for your attendance & generosity. All money raised is collected by Special Olympics Volunteers and FNONA members and goes directly to Special Olympics programs.

We got BALL PARK FRANKS by Mike the Hot Dog Chef, COCA-COLA beverages and Water by the Beverage Queens, 50-50 RAFFLE by FNONA member Keith Tanny and his sons, SPONSOR RAFFLE prizes donated by NFTAC, Ames Performance, Saratoga Auto Museum, and NYRA. Did I mention we have the best goodie bag you will get at any show ever??

We have a few vendors that pay us a fee to be here. Returning is Jim Valentino from http://www.photowheels.com/ offering his beautiful Car Portraits plus a new Cotton Candy vendor.

SHOW TIME TABLE AND LAST MINUTE DETAILS.

Friday – July 10: Rendezvous and line up at Saratoga Auto Museum at 5:00 p.m. Firebird Nation of North America club members and All Show Participants are invited. We Cruise at 5:30 p.m. with SSPD escort to Mr. Ed`s Ice Cream Station and Pizza Restaurant. This is about a 9 mile trip past Saratoga Gaming & Raceway and past the Saratoga Thorough Bred Horse Track. There will be an FNONA club meeting open to all members and non-members at Mr. Ed`s. Directions: Take Avenue of the Pines to Right turn and go south on Broadway Route 9 to left on Crescent Ave County Route 22 to left on Union Ave Route 9P to Right on Gilbert Road to Right on Lake Ave Route 29 to Mr. Ed`s Ice Cream Station and Pizza.

Saturday – July 11: The 7th Annual All FIREBIRD Lawn Show kicks off at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 4:00 p.m. adjacent to the SARATOGA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM in the Saratoga Spa State Park, 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. The show grounds are to the left of the Museum and paved general parking. Entrance to the show field is via the gravel path at the rear of the field. If you are new to the show, I have included an aerial map on page 2 of the directions. Go to http://clubs.hemmings.com/firebirdnationofnorthamerica then click on the Download Page and click on Directions.

PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW.

The show grounds are on NYS property which is a ‘Carry-In Carry-Out’ NYS Park. Please police the area for any trash before you leave. If you bring anything in, we ask that you take it with you (except $$$ of course) when you leave. There are no public trash receptacles. We will offer a barrel for cans, bottles, or trash from your show purchases only. Please do not litter.

We have class trophies for the judged Stock and Modified classes 1967-1969, 1970-1976, 1977-1981, 1982-1992, and 1993-2002 Firebirds.

Special trophies: In addition to class awards, we will also award a Mangino Pontiac Dealer trophy, a Saratoga Auto Museum trophy, a Special Olympics Saratoga Coach trophy, a Special Olympics Saratoga Athlete trophy, and a Joe Nolan memorial trophy.

There is also a Best Club Participation award to the club that brings the most Firebirds. Please write your club affiliation on your registration sheet when you sign in. Firebird Nation of North America, Inc. and FNONA, Inc. members are not eligible.

Special Olympics Participant Ribbons: Special Olympics Athletes will walk the field and choose their Favorite 25 Firebirds. The Favorite 25 will all receive Special Olympics Participant Ribbons.

If you haven’t already done so, please visit our website: http://clubs.hemmings.com/firebirdnationofnorthamerica. Click on the Download page and click on the Show Registration Form. Print the form, fill it out, and bring it with you to the show. Hand it in with your donation at the registration trailer. While at the Downloads page, also get driving Directions, hotel / motel information, Show Flyer, etc.

Our insurance requires that you must register at the show trailer and sign the registration form to be on the field. Goodie bags and dash plaques go to the first 150 Firebirds registered at the trailer. Minimum donation for admission is $10.00 to Special Olympics however we request that you be as generous as possible.

Don’t forget the Car Corral. If you have a Firebird for sale, you can only have ‘For Sale’ signs in or on your vehicle if you are in the Car Corral. This will be a prominent location near the front of the field. Don’t miss out. Minimum donation is just $15 and you still get goodie bag, dash plaque, etc. You can register for the Car Corral at the registration trailer when you sign in.

Display Rules for car show:
Hood & trunk open: hood down means for display only. Trunk down costs deduction.
Convertible tops up: top down costs deduction.
T-tops installed. Tops out costs deduction.
Driver’s side window down
Dash card and judging sheet on driver’s side dash
No For Sale signs allowed except in Car Corral.

Each car should have a judging sheet on the dash at the driver side. The top portion of the sheet should already be completed by the owner. Please be sure to mark Stock or Modified on your Dash Card.

ALL COMPETING CARS MUST BE ON FIELD by 11:00 a.m.
Owner Must Complete Judging Sheet with Name, Year, Model, Color, and Mileage.
Owner Must Leave Judging Sheet on Dash Board near driver’s open window.
All Hoods, Trunks, & Convertible tops must be up for judging.
All Front End Masks (bras) must be removed.
Hood down means car will not be judged. Convertible top down will cost points deduction.
NON COMPETING CARS MAY ARRIVE AND DEPART ANY TIME BEFORE 3:00 P.M.

UPDATES, SPECIAL OFFERS AND REQUESTS. Please review:

If you or your Firebird friends are not FNONA, Inc. members, please join us. We will offer a 2009 half year rate at just $10 to all new members who sign up at the July 11 show. Please tell your Firebird friends about the club and invite them to join us at the show.

New for 2009, there will be a $2.50 admission to the Saratoga Auto Museum for all show participants. The Museum reports they need this very reasonable admission charge (normal price $8.00) to allow for additional staffing required during our show, the largest of their entire lawn show series. This $2.50 admission per person will allow unlimited visits to the Museum and their restrooms on show day. Please get your hand stamped at the show registration trailer when you register and before visiting the Museum. As in previous years, the restrooms at the Park Administration building will be open and free of charge.

A Word to the Wise: This event is held inside the Saratoga SPA State Park which is continuously patrolled by NYS Park Police, a division of the NYS Troopers. Radar & Laser are used on a daily basis. The Park speed limit is 25 miles per hour everywhere in the park. Please drive safely, be careful, and respect all park property.

2009 Commemorative Show T-Shirts in size SM, MED, LG, XL are just $15. XXL and XXXL shirts are $18. All are in stock and will be available at the registration trailer. We have a few t-shirts left from 2008 and 2007 and DASH PLAQUES left from previous shows which will be available at blow out prices, so grab those too! T-Shirts and food coupons will be available at the registration trailer throughout the day while supplies last.

As we grow, our insurance requires a few more ground rules set in place:

All Vehicle owners must register at the show trailer and sign a release form. A minimum $10 donation to Special Olympics is required.

Vehicle owners please be advised that Special Olympics will not be responsible for damage to your vehicle.

Adequate space between each vehicle will be provided to reduce the chance of damage to vehicles. If any driver requests additional space, we will try to accommodate you.

Vehicle owners may consider roping off their vehicle to protect it from damages caused by spectators.

Vehicle owners should have someone at their vehicle at all times.

The show grounds are a NO PET ZONE. No umbrellas, tents, alcohol, glass containers, and NO PETS OR BICYCLES are allowed on the show field. Umbrellas or tents are allowed only on the adjacent fields separated by stone walking paths. Chair umbrellas are ok.

PLEASE: NO BURNOUTS, NO SMOKE SHOWS, NO ALCHOHOL, OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS & DRIVE SAFELY!

Weather (Saratoga Springs Zip Code 12866) here:
http://www.accuweather.com/forecast....12866&metric=0

Gas Prices here: http://www.gaspricewatch.com/new/ and http://www.gasbuddy.com

If you are a guest at the Fairfield Inn by Marriott, hoses will be available for washing Firebirds.

Car Wash here: Traveling North on Route 9, turn Left on Avenue of the Pines towards the show grounds. As the road curves to the right, follow the curve and proceed past the Saratoga Auto Museum on your left. Continue down the hill to the red light at Route 50. Go straight across Route 50 onto Geyser Road. Continue on Geyser Road about 2 mi. Just before your 2nd red light at corner of Geyser & Roland Street, there is a brand new Touch Free car wash on your right. The car wash shares the lot with a bank.

Free Offer: If you would like some genuine fresh Saratoga Natural Spring water for free, then bring your thermos, mug, glass, cup, jug, gallon plastic bottle, etc. Right next to the show grounds is the Saratoga Spring flowing natural spring water from the Saratoga Spring aquifer. Bring your container & come get some!

REMINDER: Pre-registration IS NOT REQUIRED. You can just show up, register at the registration trailer, and join the fun & Firebirds. Have fun, win prizes, and see the Birds.

Please have a safe and carefree trip.

Tom & Sandy Smith (Event Founder)
Special Olympics New York, certified coaches
Saratoga Springs NY

1970 L78 Formula 400 Hardtop
1991 WS6 Trans Am Convertible (1 of 555)
1999 WS6 Formula T-Top (ASC #169 of 175)

1985blktransam · 07-09-2009, 09:05 PM

Well luckily for me, my nephews graduation party on July 11 has been moved to later in the day !!!

So I am planning on making the show !! Planning on leaving NJ at 5:30 am !

Looking foward to this show !!

Rob

18inchboyds · 07-12-2009, 12:52 PM

hey tom did you manage to get any pics up , if you do post the link here. I didnt grab any pics this year. thanks .

Black_Bird_99 · 07-12-2009, 02:24 PM

I did get a lot of pix. Will post them up to our Webshots site http://community.webshots.com/user/ts_in_ss_ny and also to the Firebird Nation of North America, Inc. site http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c...rica/show.html. Give me a few days.

Today I am unloading the show trailer with all the stuff left from the show (cans, bottles, trash, tables, gas grill, etc)

Give me a few days to rest up and recover. then I will post up all the winners to the Firebird Nation of North America site and post up a bunch of pictures.

thanks for coming.

Tom Smith in Saratoga Springs NY
Show founder and organizer

1985blktransam · 07-13-2009, 01:02 PM

I was able to make the show. Real nice show if you like firebirds as do I. My 85 TA did not win a trophy, but had a great time !! I thought I was a car buff, man some of these guys put me to shame !!!

In the Mid Afternoon, the sky's darkened and got alittle windy, out of all days !!!
Everything was moved up and the Raffles and Trophys were given out Earlier so us car guys will not get wet.

They had a Photo vendor there that took pictures as you entered the lawn. Man he was able to remove any imperfections, bugs and glares on the picture, so I got a 16x20 picture of my car that came out awesome. I really liked that.

Fun show alot nice birds and will defintely attend again !!!

Thanks
Rob

mtwlkn122 · 07-14-2009, 03:55 PM

Crap! i read this awhile ago and totally forgot it was on my calender!....errrrrrrrrrrr! Ive heard so much about this show too. My car is far from show quality but it still would have been fun to take it! Hopefully next year i will be able to remember it was on the calender!

TTA850 · 07-15-2009, 06:26 PM

I made the trip also with my wife and daughter, nice show and beautiful grounds we had a great time. My main complaint would be I'm tired of watching another idiot buy a trophy with a poorly detailed 1600 mile car when there were several other cars that were truly deserving, and I'm not talking about mine either. 1985blktransam I dont know if yours was the car behind my TTA next to a red T/A but if it was I couldnt keep my eyes off it, absolutly stunning car with 60K showing on the odometer that deserved some recognition.

Photo guy was great, he snapped a nice pic of us arriving and was able to clean it up really nice, and even though it didnt scan well it looks great on my wall

Black_Bird_99 · 07-15-2009, 06:57 PM

Not sure what you mean by idiot. The owner of the 89 TTA is a very nice guy. No I am not a judge and no I did not choose his car and no I do not feel the need to justify the scoring of our most qualified judges most of whom have built Firebirds from the ground up for a very long time and have been Firebird enthusiasts since 1967.

The winner who you describe as an 'idiot' owns a large stable of very nice and rare cars including 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gen Birds. They are all very low mileage, high quality and desirable cars.

Since you feel so strongly, maybe you should volunteer to judge at the show. Report to the field at 6:30 a.m. to help setup the trailers and food vending area. Attend the parker's meeting at 7:30 am and the judges meeting at 8:30 am. Work all day without a break. At the end of the day when you feel you have tried your very best and worked as a volunteer, be prepared for criticism.

If you feel this job is just the one you have searched for, contact me:
tsmith24@earthlink.net and you can help make the selections. We would love to have you on the judging team if you have the required credentials.

Thanks for your opinion.

Tom in Saratoga.

Here is the winners list for 3rd gen.

Jeff Clune, Sparrowbush, NY, 1982-1992, Stock, 1st, 1989 Turbo Pace Car
Joyce & Dean Meneilley, Lansdowne, Ont, 1982-1992, Stock, 2nd, 1986 T/A
Adam Sweeney, Burlington, VT, 1982-1992, Stock, 3rd, 1988 Firebird
Brad Zeigler, Harleysville, PA, 1982-1992, Modified, 1st, 1982 T/A
Steve Reed, Brick, NJ, 1982-1992, Modified, 2nd, 1989 Formula 350
Dianna Seymour, Plattsburgh, NY, 1982-1992, Modified, 3rd, 1988 T/A

TTA850 · 07-15-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black_Bird_99

Not sure what you mean by idiot. The owner of the 89 TTA is a very nice guy. No I am not a judge and no I did not choose his car and no I do not feel the need to justify the scoring of our most qualified judges most of whom have built Firebirds from the ground up for a very long time and have been Firebird enthusiasts since 1967.

The winner who you describe as an 'idiot' owns a large stable of very nice and rare cars including 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gen Birds. They are all very low mileage, high quality and desirable cars.

I didnt know that was Jeffs car, in that case then I stand by my statement. I'm tired of seeing people win shows simply because they can afford to purchase very low mile cars, or can afford to pay a shop to restore a car for them - and then do a piss poor job of showing them IMHO. I'd like to see taken into account the effort put forth by the owners of some of these cars who actually use them as they were ment to be used yet still keep them in show quality condition. Sorry of you or anyone else is offended but thats my opinion and I'm the type thats not afraid to speak my mind

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black_Bird_99

Since you feel so strongly, maybe you should volunteer to judge at the show. Report to the field at 6:30 a.m. to help setup the trailers and food vending area. Attend the parker's meeting at 7:30 am and the judges meeting at 8:30 am. Work all day without a break. At the end of the day when you feel you have tried your very best and worked as a volunteer, be prepared for criticism.

If you feel this job is just the one you have searched for, contact me:
tsmith24@earthlink.net and you can help make the selections. We would love to have you on the judging team if you have the required credentials.

If your serious keep me in mind for next year, I mostly organize drag races and cruise nights so a long day of work and criticism is nothing new to me, or multiple days for some of the races I'm involved with, but I am not very familiar with judged shows. As long as the show doesnt conflict with either the 2010 Englishtown or NHRA Div 1 schedule I'd really like to be a part of it. My email is TTA850@optonline.net though I'm sure you have all my info from the show

18inchboyds · 07-17-2009, 01:49 PM

^^^^

i like this guy .

1985blktransam · 07-17-2009, 03:36 PM

As far as the Car show, I had a good time regardless of a Trophy or not. Alot of nice Firebirds !!!

My Black Trans Am does not have 60K on the odometer, rather 160,000 on it for the 21 years I have owned it. The Drive Train was replaced at 117,000 with Original GM Engine and Transmission.

The Turbo Trans Am beats my car all the way in my opinion, so thanks for the kind words.

Thanks
Rob

18inchboyds · 07-20-2009, 10:31 AM

what happened to the pics, i dont see any up for the 09 show .?

Black_Bird_99 · 07-20-2009, 06:11 PM

All Firebird Lawn Show 2009 http://rides.webshots.com/album/573640346Ipremb
All Firebird Cruise 2009 http://rides.webshots.com/album/573654070oxnWXW
http://www.78ta.com/smf/index.php?topic=16862.0
http://www.78ta.com/smf/index.php?topic=16854.0
http://transamcountry.com/community/...?topic=28333.0
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...009/?start=all
http://transamcountry.com/community/...?topic=28324.0
http://www.earlythirdgen.com/forums/....php?f=3&t=424
http://messageboard.firehawk.org/vie...php?f=2&t=9738
http://www.firebirdnation.com/forums...ic=109831&st=0

18inchboyds · 07-24-2009, 10:49 AM

thanks for the pics tom .