Homecoming 2008 bigger and better comments? suggestions?

[warmpancakes]

few things first off

yes there will be cheese

yes there will be more tables and chairs

any other comments or suggestions post them here remember this is OUR event so all comments suggestions are welcome, didnt like sometyhing last year let us know have a crazy idea let us know. We (planning guys) want everybody to have a great time and keep comming back so help us make the event better,:tup:

 

[Merk]

Re: Homecoming 2008 bigger and better comments? suggestions?

syty go-go dancers and more beer

 

[warmpancakes]

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syty go-go dancers and more beer

More ice is a definate, beer is a possibility maybe we she appoint the canadians to be in charge of beer as they are experts on the subject matter

 

[BigBadSmoosh]

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syty go-go dancers and more beer

hire some of the fine fine detroit wimmens to take pics on peoples trucks.. not mine though, I have danielle for that :tup:

and get merk and marty the syty gods to show up with their infamous trucks :lol:

 

[warmpancakes]

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They were both there last year, merk brought his truck Im prettu sure it was the first time in daylight in a year or so

 

[ZMann]

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Pancakes, when are you planning on this event to occur next year?

 

[warmpancakes]

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right around the same weekend end of June kinda like a summer kick off, and nats is a end of summer parts

 

[ZMann]

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I'd like to make it next year. I think it would be cool to have some sort of event seperated by 5-6 months. Seeing everybody once a year is great, but would be so much cooler twice a year.

 

[warmpancakes]

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Michigan has late may- early sept with somewhat predictable weather othere than that its a crap shoot Its snowed here the weekend before memorial day and 2 days after labor day in past years

 

[Aeroking]

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a paved road to get to the track. although, i might be wishing upon a star there.

 

[warmpancakes]

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thats was a paved road, the other route is longer

 

[Syclone Rob]

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More ice is a definate, beer is a possibility maybe we she appoint the canadians to be in charge of beer as they are experts on the subject matter

I can imagine what the US border agent are gonna say if I were to haul a couple keggers of REAL beer across?!?!?!?!?!?!!? :rotf:

 

[NOJIMMY]

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...Some "Wild" Suggestions (acknowledging that you already have an excellent event):

1. Portable onsite Dyno, and/or Portable Lift at show for tuning/use
2. Detailing, and/or Pinstriping at show (for parts, helmets, trucks, tattoos, t-shirts..)
3. GM Proving Ground Access (or Speedway with Lap Acess, or Autocrossing via cones).
4. Live video of event (played on screen behind music band)
5. Chile cook-off, or eating contest between willing members or pit crew/ tire changing contest
6. Parade Caravan
7. "Baddest" of the Bad Trophy (voted on by members by ballots) to be awarded
and perhaps "recycled" each year with engraved owners name
8. AWD burnout contest and/or 60 foot "Challenge" member contest with Xmas tree
9. Video Game Booth with large screen tv
10. More Vendors (stereo shops, upholstry, detailing, automotive tools, racing gear, etc) and more Guest speakers/corporate sponsorship
11. Magazine, TV, and Internet coverage (with Phone-In ability for off-site syty members)
12. Greater Advertisement (Magazines, Banners, Signs)
13. More souvenirs (dash plaques, syty products, windshield banners/logos, magnets, handouts,
fan guide booklets, who-who booklet, syty calendars, mugs, clocks/watches/posters, garage stuff)
14. Walkie Talkie Communication, Loudspeaker/microphone usage, Podem/Stage...

While I dont actually "know" how to do any of this.....you did ask <grin>.

 

[epix]

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my truck being there!

this year was great, maybe if its possible a stage for the speakers? As far as track day since not too many people used it we could also invite friends/other turbo v6 (GNs, TTA, etc) to use the track.

 

[BigBadSmoosh]

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They were both there last year, merk brought his truck Im prettu sure it was the first time in daylight in a year or so

merk brought the trailblazer ss..

marty flew in.. I want to see their trucks :lol:

 

[93 TY 2185]

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merk brought the trailblazer ss..

Merk has his Typhoon there on Saturday.

 

[warmpancakes]

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Darn larry were you waiting for me to ask this question :tup:


1. Portable onsite Dyno, and/or Portable Lift at show for tuning/use big bucks to get a dyno there

2. Detailing, and/or Pinstriping at show (for parts, helmets, trucks, tattoos, t-shirts..)
3. GM Proving Ground Access (or Speedway with Lap Acess, or Autocrossing via cones).
4. Live video of event (played on screen behind music band)

5. Chile cook-off, or eating contest between willing members or pit crew/ tire changing contest im sure a eating contest could be arranged renz will win that boy can pack away food

6. Parade Caravan sure

7. "Baddest" of the Bad Trophy (voted on by members by ballots) to be awarded
and perhaps "recycled" each year with engraved owners name

8. AWD burnout contest and/or 60 foot "Challenge" member contest with Xmas tree
9. Video Game Booth with large screen tv

10. More Vendors (stereo shops, upholstry, detailing, automotive tools, racing gear, etc) and more Guest speakers/corporate sponsorship working on it

11. Magazine, TV, and Internet coverage (with Phone-In ability for off-site syty members)
calls are already out

12. Greater Advertisement (Magazines, Banners, Signs)

13. More souvenirs (dash plaques, syty products, windshield banners/logos, magnets, handouts, ,
fan guide booklets, who-who booklet, syty calendars, mugs, clocks/watches/posters, garage stuff)ok should be no problem


14. Walkie Talkie Communication, Loudspeaker/microphone usage, Podem/Stage...
should be too difficult

 

[BigBadSmoosh]

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Merk has his Typhoon there on Saturday.

no sh*t that truck was clean.. i was wondering who it belonged too my bad.

 

[warmpancakes]

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Merk has the only truck that smells steril

 

[Maxtor]

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Generally it was fun and I actually like a less structured event as it gives more time for people to meet/interact with each other. My only comments would be:

1. Better hotel/staging lot - I left my Sy on the trailer a lot of the weekend because I didn't feel safe leaving it sit outside the hotel room. The lady (I use that term loosely) who wedged her Ranger between two of our trucks then stumbled out kind of showed where we were at there.
2. Better road to the track - That road was really messed up. If I wouldn't have had my truck on the trailer the ladder bars would definitely have been digging into he road. Not a big deal but the track shouldn't have double charged us. I also wish they would have provided SOME track prep for our reserve fee. The track was way too slippery for even stock trucks to get traction off the line. "Protosy" was skating all over the place and I slid sideways on my second run to the point I had to let out of it.
3. Better ID of the PAS employees - By the time I figured out who they were it was late in the day.
4. Reserve a spot at a restaurant for Saturday night, that 50/60's place everyone went to was mentioned and it was a lot of fun.
5. The band was a nice idea and I initially liked them, but they were loud to the point I couldn't talk to people without yelling. If you are going to have them again maybe have them provide more "background" music?

Most of this has already been mentioned. It was a good time and I am very thankful for the organizers taking time out of their busy schedules to provide a very well managed event for everyone. I look forward to attending in the future schedule permitting.