1991tealRSt-topGuy

lets keep it on topic folks..............

Mark A Shields

It's 6 hrs from my house in So MD to TN, we were thinkin of movin there yrs ago. I'll have to get someone to check into some central PA spots.

Der91Z

iTrader: (1)

isn't northern maryland closer than PA? I'm sure if you have any problems we're all willing to help you out on your trip home. We'll check the oil and stuff before you make the voyage back to TN.

bigals87z28

it would be nice to have like a 2-3 day event... like a car show one night, then the next day, a bbq, and at night, cruze over to the local drag spot.... and run our cars! nothin like 100+ f-bodies to shut down the rice!!... that will be worth the 4hr drive in itself...

Mark A Shields

I'm quite sure it is, since you'd have to head NE to PA rather than just E to MD.

Mark A Shields

I'd really like to have the track rented just for us. That way we don't have to put up with anyone else's crap and have a good time. And get in more runs.

bigals87z28

that sounds even better, to rent out the track.... that would be great.... ah man... so nice so nice! well have to work that out... but that would have to be somethin done soon... i guess they would have to some notificiation on whats goin down on what day... not like the East Coast F-body nats this year....

Mark A Shields

Der, said he called the Cecil Co track and they said to call back in Jan.

Joker 5.0

The meet was pretty awesome guys! I enjoyed meeting all of you. I was the guy with Girlovfire.

I don't have a 3rd gen anymore (used to have an 84 Bird), but I still love them. I'm hoping to come down to the next meet, whenever it is.

BTW, Mark A. Sheilds, your Camaro sure does sound good Love the cam

Mark A Shields

Thank you, and let those 2 girls know about this next meet I'm plannin.

BikertrashDude

i'm thinking a few things about this

1--- police escort doesn't cost anything, but a parade permit does here i think it is 15 bucks

2 --- the parade can end at the track or at a camp ground
camp grounds are so much better than hotels, you get to walk around to the different cars at the different sites, as long as everyone gets sites in the same area of the gounds. plus you can go all night with the food and the beer, and as long as no one gets stupid with the car keys then its no prob.

3--- car show with trophys, just alittle plaque for everyone,
best of show
best camaro 1st 2nd 3rd
best firebird 1s.....

4---youngest driver award
oldest driver
longest driven.
etc
that is just some of the ideas i have
biker

bigals87z28

joker... its ok.. u must feel confused now that u own a mustang... well help u out... hehehehe... its ok, i think we all lose our minds some time... ull come back to the 3rd gen family soon... anyway... Jan?!?!?! wow thats a long way off... ill be 19 in jan!! hell yea! aight cool, well split up the field of all the cars by engine... 305/350/and bigger... well figure it out... or just have fun... whatever... ill be up for racin... cant wait now...

Joker 5.0

Haha, I love both cars, man. I'm not the typical Mustang driver that goes around saying "F-bodies suck!". I am a big fan of both. Hell, being at that car show made me want to buy another one! I think if I go the F-body route after I'm done with the Stang, it will probably be the LS1 route...

KCobain147

i gotta say pa, simply cuz i just took my car to kentucky for a fbody gathering and theres no way im drivin newhere far again

TBI305Camaro

PA sounds real nice. And I definetly want to run it at a track. I wanna see how slow she is. hopefully I will have a 350 by next summer but if not it will be a 305 with about 150k or so on the clock. You know thatll be fast lol.

bigals87z28

where is there a track in Penn?... it dont matter... i like MD and Penn... ill be there no matter what...

Mark A Shields

When I get a chance I'll talk to some guys from PA, and see where there is a track and park close to each other.

BADAZZ_Z28

OK Guys ive figured it out! We can have it in Cecil County Maryland. It is in the Delaware, PA, MD, almost NJ corner. Plus there is a really nice dragstrip there. Cecil County Dragway was featured in the previous Hot Rodding. I live in cecil county so i know this. The dragstrip and hotel are right off of the I95 exit 100A. Check out the track at www.cecilcountydragway.com. Also there is a car show the first saturday of every month at the local walmart so that might be something to look into. Seriously consider this place. It's perfect!

BADAZZ_Z28

sorry guys for trying to sound like i had an amazing idea there i missed the other 50 posts mentioning the cecil county dragway. Anyway that is my vote!

bigals87z28

badazz.. thats ok man... it got me excited.... so thats ok... welcome to Thirdgen.org! Thank *** u didnt get a mustang... anyway i cant wait now! i gotta get my exhaust done and do all that funny sh-it before i go... ahh cant wait!

Mark A Shields

Hey, do me a favor then... call them up and see how much it will be to rent out the track.. thanks.

WildStreak

Count me in! That's a long *** drive but i'm definitely all for it!

P.S.: for you people discouraged about going due to the long driving distance, i'll be coming from Ft. Lauderdale Florida

FLYNLOW92rs

iTrader: (53)

Maybe we can drive up together........

I'm going to make it if the dates fit my schedule...........driving all the way....

JaDeCaMaRoRS

sure I would be interested in such an event if it were close enough to NY.

PimpRod92RS

I have a good Idea about all of this, rather than fighting on where its gonna be because everybody obviously wants it closest to their house, why not take a vote on where everybody lives. Set up a voting post for where people live, and then get a map and find out where the majority is coming from, and then find a spot closest to that. Southern New Jersey is out because many people cannot cross the river and must go all the way around it if you are coming from Maryland, unless you want to take a ferry w/ ur car (yeah right). So why not set up a pole and everybody vote for the state that you are in so we can get an idea of what states are coming and what states are not. Im from PA so any place is fine for me.

BADAZZ_Z28

i think someone already called cecil about renting out the track and they said to call back in january. i think that was in a previous post correct me if im wrong

SHAGME

According to yahoo its only 3 hrs 8min from my house so in the camaro it should take 1 1/2hrs 4min.

Mark A Shields

Well, I know the majority are coming from MD and NJ. Thing is I don't want it too far north, cause I have several interested in coming from FL, SC, NC. Also, a few from NY as well. So I think it's between MD and PA for the site. Thanks for the suggestion though.

FLYNLOW92rs

iTrader: (53)

Here are some links to 2 parks in Cecil County, MD

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclan...l/elkneck.html

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclan.../fairhill.html

They are both pretty close to the water and both are state parks

SHAGME

Rifle Range - Open Tuesday-Sunday, sunrise to sunset in season. uh oh that and drunk peeps dont mix looks like a nice park. will they be pissed at the loud camaros? it looks like a peacefull place

poorboy8

Mark, if your worried about South East guys making it up then you might as well hold it in Southern MD, or VA somewhere!

I've done my share of helping put together stuff like this and sometimes its best to just pick a date and place and get everything in order, then tell everyone and hope for a good turn out!

The way this is going to work the best is if its a 2 day event type of deal. Another words, one day you have a cookout / BBQ, along with a Poker run (have someone that is in the area that the event is taking place plan out a route) or a nice scenic cruise of somesort, something that gets people moving and driving. Believe me everyone can only do so much standing around and talking, people are bound to get restless. The next day have a dyno day or track day or something like that. AND whatever you do, if you have something that costs money that you have to shell out for in advance, make sure you collect before shelling out.

As for the northern MD deal, well I've called Cecil and they are going to get back to me with details on track rentals and what all is involved. Also you might want to check out Elk Neck State Park in Cecil County (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv...arks/cecil.htm 4395 Turkey Point Rd North East, MD21901 Phone: 410-287-5333). Although if you are going to have a multi day event you may want to call up a few hotels in the region and get some group rates.

As far as rain goes, well you cant really take that into account so early in the game.....I mean this year we hardly had any rain in April. If that is what your worried about, setup a date make all your arrangements, then make a rain date or something!

Obviously this is JM2C, but definately from expierence. You are going to find out just how much of a PITA it is to set something like this up Trust me though, it can be very rewarding

Mark A Shields

Thanks for the help. Yeah , I'm goin to be pickin a date and place real soon. I just wanted to make sure the Cecil Co. track will be able to rent for a reasonable price. I've never done such a thing before.
Oh, and I plan on collecting in advance, I can't come up with like $2k to rent out a track. Hopefully, people will understand that , and will be willing to send money to me, trustingly, it's not like I'd rip them off, then I could never post on here again.

Anyways, thanks for the help once again, if anyone like you have been doin wants to assist me in anyway possible, it will be much appreciated, cause I'm at college in Frostburg.

poorboy8

When I hear back from CCD I'll shoot ya a PM or something.

Der91Z

iTrader: (1)

I must of spoke a flunky a the track or something. The person told me to contact them in january when the 2002 season ends so they can setup the 2003 schedule with us in mind. I'd imagine they would like a prepayment to make us into the schedule. Oh yeah, we trust ya mark with money. I'm sure there aren't too many mark shields at frostburg. . I'll be sure to give Cecil County dragway another car on monday. Another option for an escort is to hire a escort servicee. I see them escorting big tractor trailers all the time and government stuff.

Mark A Shields

Cecil County Dragway is conveniently located off I-95 in Rising Sun, MD.
Cecil County Dragway
1916 Theodore Road
Rising Sun, MD 21911


Track Size Quarter-mile straightaway located on 100 acres.
Track Type Asphalt and concrete with 550 ft launch pad.
Track Elevation 320 ft.
Track Season Open March - November.
Contact Info Cathy Crouse / Jim Halsey - 410-287-5486 / 410-879-1822
Location 1916 Theodore Road - Rising Sun, Maryland 21911
First Race Held April 1963
Spectator Capacity Bleacher seating for 4,000 people.
Pit Capacity Room for 250 vehicles with trailers on pavement.
Room for an additional 250-350 vehicles with
trailers on 45 acres of grassy area.

Motel & Hotel Listings

Econo Lodge
311 Belle Hill Rd.
Elkton, MD
(410) 392-5010 Elkton Lodge
200 Belle Hill Rd.
Elkton, MD
(410) 398-9400 Motel 6
223 Belle Hill Rd.
Elkton, MD
(410) 392-5020 Knights Inn
262 Belle Hill Rd.
Elkton, MD
(410) 392-6680
Holiday Inn
1007 Beards Hill Rd
Aberdeen, MD
(410) 272-8100 Days Inn
783 W. Bel Air Ave.
Aberdeen, MD
(410) 272-8500 Four Points Sheraton Inn
980 Hospitality Way
Aberdeen, MD
(410) 273-6300 Red Roof Inn
988 Hospitality Way
Aberdeen, MD
(410) 273-7800
Comfort Inn
61 Heather Ln.
Perryville, MD
(410) 642-2866 Econo Lodge
820 W. Bel Air Ave.
Aberdeen, MD
(410) 272-5500 Quality Inn
793 W. Bel Air Ave.
Aberdeen, MD
(410) 272-6000 Super 8 Motel
1008 Beards Hill Rd.
Aberdeen, MD
(410) 2875420
Crystal Inn
1 Center Dr.
Northeast, MD
(410) 287-7100 Knights Inn
744 S. Philadelphia Blvd.
Aberdeen, MD
(410) 272-3600 Budget Inn
1112 S. Philadelphia Blvd.
Aberdeen, MD
(410) 272-2401 Vandiver Inn
301 S. Union Ave.
Havre de Grace, MD
(410) 939-5200


I think this is plenty of roomin, huh...

Maxwell

If I can find a second driver (that I trust driving my baby), then I might be able to drive from Manitoba to the meet. There're only a handful of nice thirdgens here, so I definitely want to check it out.

Guess it really just depends on what date's chosen.

Mark A Shields

Holy crap, hmm, what's farther FL or Canada?

bigals87z28

im gunna make a vacation out of this! The wifey and i are gunna spend some quality time together... hehehehe...What else is there to do in MD? i might be down there for like 4 days...well see how it works out...

Mark A Shields

Honestly not much, you could go to the inner harbor in Baltimore, probably your best bet. ESPN Zone, though not sure how the wife would like it, they got tv's in the restrooms. LOL.

Der91Z

iTrader: (1)

If you wanna go drinking, theres fells point. If you wanna see the adult life, theres "The Block". If you want good food, theres the inner harbor and little italy. If you wanna go clubbin, theres the inner harbor with plenty of clubs to choose from with really hot girls there to dance with. Theres museums if you are interested in that stuff. If you like italian food, theres Sabatino's in little italy that featured on Food TV. Baltimore is charm city

FLYNLOW92rs

iTrader: (53)

if you dno't mind driving a little more you can always visit Washington D.C.

Kat

iTrader: (4)

Hrmm I think that I'll have to show up with both of my cars if they are running at the time

Have you guys thought about a place like Atco,NJ.. You can rent the track for a day purdy cheap (well cheaper than a place like Maple Grove or Engishtown.)

Kat

Mark A Shields

Well, NJ is a little too far north, I got some people from FL coming.

i've checked on the Cecil Co. track and they want like $10k dollars avg. I'mm not sure if that is for the weekend or just one day, so looks like I'll have to look elsewhere.

Kat

iTrader: (4)

It isnt that far for me to both of the tracks. Atco is a hour west of me thats why I suggested it. Also Cecil is about a hour sotuh of me

Wow people coming up from FL!! Thats coool.

Kat

Mark A Shields

Guess, you missed the guy sayin he would come from Canada.

So, let's get the word out, so these long haulers will be happy.
I'm goin to make some printable flyers to handout, what I've done in the past is if I see one parked put a flyer on the car.

RS92

OH I Trust you mark..........See I know where you live bwhahahaha

Project: 85 2.8 bird

MD is 3 hrs north of VA beach, take the beltway around richmond to avoid the toll. How about Buds Creek MD, Maryland Intl Raceway to some, Southern MD, I think it's in Chuck CO, mayby St Mary's Co. Not really much of anuthing around, but Leonardtown isn't too far away, more central to the southern folk than the Cecil track.

just another option

and the car should be waaaaaaaay finished by then.

Mark A Shields

So. MD is a great idea, I live there. LOL. But I'm thinkin of contacting Budds Creek now, cause of Cecil Co. is out .

RS92

Now see Budds Creek is the best idea yet I could even camp out at home for that one Where ever you decide I'll be there:rockon:

Pony Killer

i'd be willing to roll down to MD

bout how far is the planned location from Baltimore.. bout 2.5hours from me in jersey