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Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :
 
So is there anyone else going to the Goodguys car show in Plesanton?
 
Posted by FAST67 (Member # 4229) on :
 
yeah [Whoo Whooooo!] i might.... trying to get some friends to go
 
Posted by Black94 5.0 (Member # 655) on :
 
I'll be attending, but not entering as always... [Frown] [patriot]
 
Posted by FAST67 (Member # 4229) on :
 
hey Rob lmk i meet up with ya
 
Posted by Blackicelsc (Member # 4015) on :
 
Not to be a dark cloud, but I quit supporting the Goodguys 7 years ago when they "errantly" mis-calculated my season points, awarded my Championship to another driver(who knew they made a mistake, but wouldnt tell them). At the awards banquet, the "other" driver was awarded a giant trophy, a check(one of those giant ones), some goodies from supporting vendors, and all the crap associated with clinching a Nostalgia Class Championship. 5 months later, a hand written letter came in the mail that basically said "sorry, we screwed up. See ya next season. Oh, and since we paid out all the contingency money, we cant get it back. We'll wave your entry fee's next year"...yea. Thats only $50.00 it isnt close to the $2k I missed out on.

That, and the fact that the poor sportsman drag racers pay $50.00 to compete at an event, and if you are good enough to go 8 rounds, and wind up being runner-up, you win $75.00 Whoppty-doo. You spend that in race gas, so you actually lose money unless you win the event. Winner gets $300

All of the proceeds from the racing go to support the trailer queens. yes, they are beautiful cars. But if the goodguys really understood how the auto enthusiast's mind really worked, they would have the racers be supported by the car show atendees. A spectator at a Good Guys drag race event pais $45.00 to get in(2 day event). The car shows are what, UP to $10.00/person now? Gimme a break.

If they knew how to run a sanction, they would have alot more racers, alot more shows, and alot less unhappy drag racers. I may be one, but I can easily name over 150 ex-goodguys. The real irony, is in their name.

have fun. And dont blame the trailer queens. it isnt their fault. Its the losers who run the "not so Good Guys".
[Mad] [Mad] [Mad] [Mad] [Mad] [Mad]

[ March 12, 2004, 12:14 PM: Message edited by: Blackicelsc ]
 
Posted by TRY2PAZ (Member # 97) on :
 
I will be there to spectate. [Wink]
 
Posted by J's KING Cobra (Member # 2011) on :
 
Im there and im bringing my Cobra, its virgin white.... [Big Grin]
 
Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by J's KING Cobra:
Im there and im bringing my Cobra, its virgin white.... [Big Grin]
I'll have to look for you.
 
Posted by 510_STANG (Member # 4252) on :
 
i'll be going to that show . [burnout]
 
Posted by 4.6 EATIN GM'S (Member # 1633) on :
 
ill be going if my motor is fixed by then [Mad]
 
Posted by Cobra5.0Jeep (Member # 1482) on :
 
I'll be there saturday most likely.
 
Posted by WYLD VRT (Member # 526) on :
 
I will be there Sat as well [Big Grin]
 
Posted by Blu50Stang (Member # 489) on :
 
I'll probably show both days [Cool] We should all get a good spot together.

[ March 17, 2004, 11:48 PM: Message edited by: Blu50Stang ]
 
Posted by 93redcobra (Member # 1344) on :
 
im there [Big Grin]
 
Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blu50Stang:
I'll probably show both days [Cool] We should all get a good spot together.
If you wanna meet up early then we could. But I try to get a certain area, and to do so, I'm there at 5:45.
 
Posted by Blu50Stang (Member # 489) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
quote:
Originally posted by Blu50Stang:
I'll probably show both days [Cool] We should all get a good spot together.
If you wanna meet up early then we could. But I try to get a certain area, and to do so, I'm there at 5:45.
I used to get there later than that and have had no problem finding a good spot. What area are you going for?
 
Posted by SteedaGT (Member # 2805) on :
 
I will be there both days showing with a couple other trucks!
 
Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blu50Stang:
quote:
Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
quote:
Originally posted by Blu50Stang:
I'll probably show both days [Cool] We should all get a good spot together.
If you wanna meet up early then we could. But I try to get a certain area, and to do so, I'm there at 5:45.
I used to get there later than that and have had no problem finding a good spot. What area are you going for?
There is this little triangle with a hill right past the exhibition building, there is a tree for shade there. Always the first area to get nabbed up. Gets alot of foot traffic.
 
Posted by Blu50Stang (Member # 489) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
There is this little triangle with a hill right past the exhibition building, there is a tree for shade there. Always the first area to get nabbed up. Gets alot of foot traffic.
Oh ok, I think I know that spot. Do you get in line and wait for the gates to open at 8?
 
Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blu50Stang:
quote:
Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
There is this little triangle with a hill right past the exhibition building, there is a tree for shade there. Always the first area to get nabbed up. Gets alot of foot traffic.
Oh ok, I think I know that spot. Do you get in line and wait for the gates to open at 8?
Um, gates open at 6.
 
Posted by Blu50Stang (Member # 489) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
quote:
Originally posted by Blu50Stang:
quote:
Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
There is this little triangle with a hill right past the exhibition building, there is a tree for shade there. Always the first area to get nabbed up. Gets alot of foot traffic.
Oh ok, I think I know that spot. Do you get in line and wait for the gates to open at 8?
Um, gates open at 6.
Heh, that tells you how long it's been since I've gone [Eek!]
 
Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :
 
gates open to public at 8. I might just park in the youth area 25- on sat. We'll see.
 
Posted by 87 Saleen (Member # 1549) on :
 
I'm thinking of showing but dont want to get up at 5 in the morning [Frown] . Are the gonna be caford stickers to give out this saturday?
 
Posted by BlackMach1 (Member # 26) on :
 
......

[ March 22, 2004, 04:37 AM: Message edited by: BlackMach1 ]
 
Posted by 93redcobra (Member # 1344) on :
 
may rain

[ March 22, 2004, 11:49 AM: Message edited by: 93redcobra ]
 
Posted by 1990GT50 (Member # 2119) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blackicelsc:
Not to be a dark cloud, but I quit supporting the Goodguys 7 years ago when they "errantly" mis-calculated my season points, awarded my Championship to another driver(who knew they made a mistake, but wouldnt tell them). At the awards banquet, the "other" driver was awarded a giant trophy, a check(one of those giant ones), some goodies from supporting vendors, and all the crap associated with clinching a Nostalgia Class Championship. 5 months later, a hand written letter came in the mail that basically said "sorry, we screwed up. See ya next season. Oh, and since we paid out all the contingency money, we cant get it back. We'll wave your entry fee's next year"...yea. Thats only $50.00 it isnt close to the $2k I missed out on.

That, and the fact that the poor sportsman drag racers pay $50.00 to compete at an event, and if you are good enough to go 8 rounds, and wind up being runner-up, you win $75.00 Whoppty-doo. You spend that in race gas, so you actually lose money unless you win the event. Winner gets $300

All of the proceeds from the racing go to support the trailer queens. yes, they are beautiful cars. But if the goodguys really understood how the auto enthusiast's mind really worked, they would have the racers be supported by the car show atendees. A spectator at a Good Guys drag race event pais $45.00 to get in(2 day event). The car shows are what, UP to $10.00/person now? Gimme a break.

If they knew how to run a sanction, they would have alot more racers, alot more shows, and alot less unhappy drag racers. I may be one, but I can easily name over 150 ex-goodguys. The real irony, is in their name.

have fun. And dont blame the trailer queens. it isnt their fault. Its the losers who run the "not so Good Guys".
[Mad] [Mad] [Mad] [Mad] [Mad] [Mad]
Yeah, I have found the goodguys to be a poorly run company. They always screw up and dont handle it well at all. I payed for a 1 year membership and got a card at the time of sign up but never recieved anything so after a few months I e-mailed them. They eventually got back to me and said they had screwed up and now its all fixed. A few more months go by and still nothing. I contact them again and they said something was wrong and now its fixed. Im thinking "OK whatever I still have my year" NOPE! they just continued the membership so by the time its fixed and i start recieving the magazine (only perk I know of from paying to be a member) I only have 3 months left. [BS flag] Needless to say I will not pay to be a member ever again

I still plan on going necause I love cars and Goodguys has lots of 'em
[patriot]
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
I'll be there probably saturday if it doesn't rain.

I'll hang around my buddies booth for most of the day.

Valley Differentials. [Smile]

Were having topeless dancers so come on by and say whats up. LOL [Razz]
 
Posted by mtbaughs (Member # 4052) on :
 
Topless dancers !!! What time are they going to be there. That might be worth the trip and admission.... [Eek!]
 
Posted by PurpleNotch (Member # 2902) on :
 
i'll see you guys out there i'm trailering over at about 5:00 damn no sleep. hope for sun [Cool]
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by mtbaughs:
Topless dancers !!! What time are they going to be there. That might be worth the trip and admission.... [Eek!]
Yeah they might be overweight but they can dance. LOL


So are we all meeting up somewhere and saying whats up or just wear something that recognizes us as we walk around.
 
Posted by WyldGurl (Member # 1847) on :
 
I was considering going, but the possibility of rain isn't too exciting. Does anyone know if they will have all the cars out on main street on friday night like usual?
 
Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by WyldGurl:
I was considering going, but the possibility of rain isn't too exciting. Does anyone know if they will have all the cars out on main street on friday night like usual?
There should be. And its supposed to stop raining by tommarrow night.
 
Posted by the50ho (Member # 73) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
quote:
Originally posted by WyldGurl:
I was considering going, but the possibility of rain isn't too exciting. Does anyone know if they will have all the cars out on main street on friday night like usual?
There should be. And its supposed to stop raining by tommarrow night.
We're going to be in fremont tomorrow I guess, and time allowing, and weather at this point, I think we might go....she was pretty interested, and we all know how that goes! [Big Grin]

What time does that stuff usually go on?
 
Posted by SteedaGT (Member # 2805) on :
 
Checked the weather Channel, rain stop's tomarrow and sunny all weekend. Took Friday off to Detail the truck, there is a few of us meeting at the INnOUT burger in Pleasanton at 5am Saturday and Leaving at 5:10 for the front gate, if anyone is interested.
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
Fuck man I need to set up tomorrow morning in the rain. [Frown]
 
Posted by SteedaGT (Member # 2805) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Fostang:
Fuck man I need to set up tomorrow morning in the rain. [Frown]
Pain oops Rain only makes you stronger my Brother [Big Grin]
 
Posted by mtbaughs (Member # 4052) on :
 
Who from the Livermore area is going on saturday? I think I am going to go with my daughter if the weather is good. Lets all meet somewhere.
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by mtbaughs:
Who from the Livermore area is going on saturday? I think I am going to go with my daughter if the weather is good. Lets all meet somewhere.
Weather should be good. Yeah lets bs for a bit.
 
Posted by mtbaughs (Member # 4052) on :
 
Sounds good to me. I'll keep an eye open for valley diff's while we are there. [patriot]
 
Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by the50ho:
quote:
Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
quote:
Originally posted by WyldGurl:
I was considering going, but the possibility of rain isn't too exciting. Does anyone know if they will have all the cars out on main street on friday night like usual?
There should be. And its supposed to stop raining by tommarrow night.
We're going to be in fremont tomorrow I guess, and time allowing, and weather at this point, I think we might go....she was pretty interested, and we all know how that goes! [Big Grin]

What time does that stuff usually go on?
All day. Gates open to public at 8am lasts till about 4. Get there around 10-12 for best veiwing of the show.
 
Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by mtbaughs:
Who from the Livermore area is going on saturday? I think I am going to go with my daughter if the weather is good. Lets all meet somewhere.
Well I would meet you but I am going to have my car in the show, I wouldn't mind meeting up with you guys there though. I should have my car right past the exhibition hall in the first small triangle of grass.
 
Posted by mtbaughs (Member # 4052) on :
 
Sounds good! I'm sure I'll find that car of yours
 
Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 
I'll be there, I'm going to park in the for sale section and see what kind of offers I can get on my car. Not looking to sell it right away, just get a baseline on what people are willing to pay for my Vert. It's at the detail shop getting the undercarriage, engine compartment and interior steam cleaned. Should look very nice for the show [patriot]
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
Valley Differentials will be close to the clock tower right next to Maas Brothers Powerder Coating.

Chances are I won't be ther now [Frown]

Sal

[ March 26, 2004, 05:59 PM: Message edited by: Fostang ]
 
Posted by PurpleNotch (Member # 2902) on :
 
f*** its raining here in the bay i dont know if i should still load the trailer or not [Mad] anyone awake? hows the weather in pleasanton?
 
Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :
 
Currently 50 no rain 83% humidity, but clearing to be 80 degrees today.
 
Posted by Blu50Stang (Member # 489) on :
 
It was pretty wet out this morning. Hopefully it will clear up later today...I will keep my fingers crossed for tomorrow.
 
Posted by LAST302 (Member # 808) on :
 
The show was awesome. It was pretty weird showing a truck though and hanging with a huge truck crowd. I miss the stang.

Jon(1sicgt)- the car is looking sic bro!!!! Its time to make it fast though!!!
 
Posted by PurpleNotch (Member # 2902) on :
 
great show today mad # of people were walking by my car and johns as well as droptopfox and joey's. nice turnout after the rain died down for us. trailerd all the way out there and the car still was a mess. see yall tomarrow looks like sun [Cool] [patriot]
 
Posted by 93redcobra (Member # 1344) on :
 
lot of nice cars, shuan your coupe looked good as always [Big Grin]
 
Posted by PurpleNotch (Member # 2902) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 93redcobra:
lot of nice cars, shuan your coupe looked good as always [Big Grin]
thank you [patriot] i also seen a few like johns and ross's car shining in the sun too [patriot]
 
Posted by menlo pony (Member # 4301) on :
 
any pics of this show
 
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