Windy City Cobra Club Summer line up

[snake oil]

Well guys, I know it's still early in the year but
We need to think about some Cobra Club Fun!!!

*****UPDATED ON 4/19/04******

NEXT MONTH

May;
Begining of May is open???
Snake & Eggs ???
Drag day Sunday the 16th (racing for best time Trophys)
Poker Run Sunday the 23rd
Road Racing at Gingerman the 29th???

June;
Strats Car show Sunday the 6th (see thread for details),

Sandwich Show at Gillmore museum Near Kalamzoo Michigan,

Double Venom Spring Fling
Thursday the 24th throughSunday the 28th

July;
The 4th, AND ??? Is there any thing else booked????

WCCC picnic at ???

How about a Lake Geneva Cruise???

August :
Wide open... any ideas????
How about the Woodard Cruise?

September;
Final Drag Date IS OFFICIALLY Sun. the 12th


PLEASE POST PLEASE JOIN IN !!!
THIS IS YOUR CAR CLUB ANY IDEAS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

[Blas]

Old Volo Shelby Mustang and Cobra Show
June 27, 2004
Pre register for display participation:
(Last year we all received a free 1 year family membership to the Volo museum.)


British Car Union BRITISH CAR FESTIVAL (www.britishcarunion.com)
September 12, 2004
Sponsored by the British Car Union, a not-for-profit organization of a dozen Chicago area British car clubs, this Festival is the 18th annual gathering of British car enthusiasts. The 2003 British Car Festival had over 650 British cars of different models and years, over two thousand people, and over $6000 in gifts. The Festival features one of the finest displays of British cars in the USA. Where else will you see classic British cars ranging in age from 1928 to present, Austin, Austin-Healey, Bentley, DeLorean, Triumph, MG, Lotus, Morris, Morgan, Jaguar, Jensen-Healey, Mini-Cooper, Sunbeam, Aston Martin, Daimler, Cortina, Land-Rover, Riley, Rolls-Royce, TVR and others you've only read about.
Moraine Valley Community College

[Blas]

Cobra's at Meadowdale Raceway...Better Late Than Never..

Windy City Cobra Club Tailgate Party
Date:July 10/11 - 17/18 - 24/25 (??)

Meadowdale, near Chicago, was a major road course built in 1958. The hilly 3.27 mile course featured The Monza Wall, a steeply banked 180 degree turn that led to a 4,000 foot main straight. USAC, USRRC, TransAm, ARCA, AMA and club races were run there. It closed in 1969
www.meadowdaleraceway.homestead.com

Location:Meadowdale International Raceway Forest Preserve
The public gateway to Meadowdale Raceway is now about a half mile north of the old main gate. The Raceway Woods nature preserve entrance is located on IL Hwy 31, about 4 miles north of the I-90 tollway, about 1.75 miles north of IL Hwy 72. The entrance is on the west side of the highway.
There is parking for about 20 cars, a shelter and picnic table and a modular restroom. Trails at the back of the picnic area lead to the track

Details as they develop.......Blas

[EMK]

Arcenio-
Great work on putting the schedule together. Now we all can see where the holes are to fill in. I agree completely on having some sort of picnic in July/August.
Blas-
That Meadowdale idea sounds cool. Is there a website to find out more about it? I'd like to go.

[EMK]

Blas-
I realize I'm half blind. I now see the website you posted.

[Blas]

Warm weather withdrawl....

[snake oil]

Back to the top

[EMK]

Just a few suggestions-
Elmhurst dustoff is May 19th
Elmhurst Ford night is June 2nd
Elmhurst Replicar is June 9th
Route 66 car show Sept. 24-26
I'm also in favor of a picnic in July and/or a cruise to Geneva.

Blas- Don't forget to send out the car show nights.

[red]

As far as the 4th of July goes we've (the club) been invited to participate in a parade. Go to the thread"Chicagoland Cobra Owners Wanted" and get the details.

[red]

And where is it written that we can have only one picinic per year

[EMK]

Agreed. We just have to figure out if someone wants to host one, or go to a forest preserve, or maybe one of the beaches on the lake.

[snake oil]

Erik,
It almost sounded as if you wanted to volunteer to host one.
Just trying to help you...
I just don't want you to repress those feelings....
Now take a deep breath....now exhale....
So Feel better now

[RichMusson]

Hey all,
Has anyone ever considered driving up to Elkhart Lake Wisconsin to see the vintage races? As I recall it is about a 150 mile drive and is usually is scheduled for mid July.
Remember these cars are the real thing - not replicas.
I was there last about 2 years ago - there were many Cobras, including an orginal Dayton Coup and a couple of GT-40's. The races go pretty much all week-end long - with lots of different classes.
As I recall, there was a lunch break which allowed time for anyone that wanted to pay the fee a chance to get on the track. The spectators are allowed into the pit areas to come and go as they please. It is a great opertunity to get a close-up look at some very nice and historic cars.
Anyway - it's just a thought if we are looking for a July event

Rich Musson

[red]

Rich
I like your idea. What would it take to put an outing like that together?
Erik
I like your idea. What would it take to put an outing like that together?

[tommyboy]

The Brian Redman Vintage Car Races at Road America is absolutely fantastic. I go every year and it just so happens to be my wifes favorite event. The races are held July 14-18. Personally, I think the best way to handle the races is to show up at the track early Friday evening around 5:00 or an hour earlier. You can see some of the cars running the track then head to downtown Elkhart Lake to catch the Vintage car parade (all the race cars are police escorted to downtown). All the vintage cars park downtown and becomes a real nice vintage car show. Food and beverages are everywhere. Also in the downtown area, next to the lake, there is a car auction. Friday night you can stroll through and view all the vehicles. Saturday night they have the auction. Lots of good stuff !! Saturday is the day to spend all day at the races. It is the ultimate car show. The paddocks are available for everyone to walk through and see the cars, talk to the drivers and mechanics, very helpful. You won't believe all the cool old and historic race cars, foriegn and domestic, and then watch them run at speed on the track. Sunday they have the main event and additional races. I tend to leave by noon and lately don't even go to the track for Sunday's races. A full day of watching on Saturday seems to be enough for me. If and when you go whats nice is Road America is big and has a park like setting. Lots of trees and hills. You can drive your own car around the perimeter road that provides access to many areas along the track. Pull off into the grass under a shady tree. Spread out the picnic blankets, chairs, coolers and food and you have a great party spot. Bring a bicycle and you can cover all areas of the track quick and easy.

Tom.

[Blas]

Hold tight......
Watch your emails tonight for a list of WCCC events and cruise nights...Just waiting on Eric and Mark....

[Badman]

Hi everyone,

I recommend scheduling the Victor Ford, Wauconda Illinois, car show to the WCCC Summer schedule. It's a great family event with a live band, free hot dogs, pop and t-shirt; this year's event is scheduled for Sunday July 18th from 9:00AM until 1:00PM. I've attended the last three years, great time, and have attached their e-mail address for your perusal

http://www.victorford.com/events.htm


One caveat, if you plan to attend… arrive early. This event is very popular and spaces quickly fill up.

Badman

[Blas]

Badman........
Its on the list...
You "point man" on this event?

[Badman]

Not a problem...

Suggest we provide Victor Ford with the number of WCCC cars and people attending. I'll issue a WCCC club memeber e-mail. Let's discuss over breakfast tomorrow.

Badman

[snake oil]

Hey Blas do you have a head count on the Volo show as yet?

I know you were hoping to get some of us there
and you had mentioned something about an enrollment?
Arcenio