Do you think there will be another V-8 National meet?

[Old Redneck]

Don't you think it about time for another National meet? My wife is driving me crazy staying home. Its hell thinking there no more National meet in the future. Probably twice the distance between cars to be safe when they ever have one.

[VeryTangled]

Talk about 'twice the distance,' there IS a meet on May 14-17, it's just in Toowoomba Queensland.

My RG did the 2014 and 2016 Gettysburg meets, and was going to do the one in Morgantown last year.

I doubt we'll be hosting a meet in the next decade, but I sure hope someone steps up. I have a good time at them!

In July 22, the Puget Sound RG18 is doing one.

[mercman from oz]

The 17th Australian Early Ford V8 Nationals is being held at Toowoomba from the 14-17 May 2021.

[tubman]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again : I'd go to Toowoomba just to say I've been there!

[Old Redneck]

I can't go because I have not had my shots yet.

[Charlie ny]

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Damnit Ken get the vaccine and take Barb with you....Alice and I drove 600 miles round trip to get ours. We almost lost our bro in law recently to the China flu. Please.
Charlie ny

[Old Redneck]

I don't trust the Government about the shots. We don't know the outcome of the shots.

[tubman]

Originally Posted by Old Redneck

I don't trust the Government about the shots. We don't know the outcome of the shots.

I think it's been pretty well documented that they will save your life.

Listen to Charlie; he's been through this (as have I).

[DavidG]

Ken,


Just do it. If you want an incentive, I won't let you into my indoor junkyard unless you can produce your CDC card showing that you've had both.

[50fordcoupeman]

Think of it as a glorified flu shot. They do work!!!

[Zeke3]

Do you have a primary care doctor? Listen to him regarding the vaccine.

Yes, I think there will be another National meet.

[Frank Miller]

I doubt there will be a national meet for at least two years. The club has gone super cautious and who wants to put all the work in to have the state shut it down at their whim.
You know what is really funny? When people who smoke lecture me about what I need to do for my health.

[oldandtired]

Old Redneck...My mother in law and father in law are both 94 years old and in an assisted living facility in Dallas, Texas. Their apartment at the facility is a small one bedroom apartment. Both of them have had both shots. Two days after my father in law got his second shot, well within the timeframe prior to the second shot having time to work, he tested positive for COVID-19. He was asymptomatic and remained asymptomatic. He spent a total of three days isolated in another building at the facility and returned to his apartment. My mother in law, despite the close quarters, never tested positive despite her husband testing positive. There was a time in the recent past when a 94 year old like my father in law would have been in dire straits contracting COVID-19, his wife would have been at great risk, and the other residents at the facility would have been at great risk.
I share a good bit of your mistrust regarding government and politicians. If they had to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, they would all stand mute.

[Charlie ny]

I despise big gov't esp now but after almost loosing my sister and bro inlaw who refused
the shots I'm quite happy Alice and I got ours. The odds are on the side of those who
get the vaccine. Ken, you have think about what happens to your legacy and Barb
if something happens to you. You're not big guy but you cast a big shadow, I know
you know what I mean.
Charlie ny

[Newc]

I understand that the 2022 Western National will occur. Puget Sound RG. Newc

[TJ]

Originally Posted by Newc

I understand that the 2022 Western National will occur. Puget Sound RG. Newc

That one is still on the agenda for Wenatchee, Washington. A nice area.

[GaryU.]

Getting on my soap box that has never been used before. If you can get the vaccine nearby there is no reason to not do it. I have been working more than the last year with a mask on because my now full time employer requires both employees and shoppers to have one on in our more than 300 plus stores based in Wisconsin. They were one of the first to adapt this model and after some time it became totally natural for myself. My wife, myself and children have all been totally vaccinated, but still follow the local regulations, but I want to get back to normal. Please get vaccinated for yourselves and those around you! I wasn't alive when Polio was a horrible problem but I don't think people hesitated when a vaccine was provided to us. Sorry for my soap-box but It's been more than a year of this and we've lost too many good people.

[svmsr1044]

Page 22 of the March/April V8 Times has a short article entitled "The Grand National in Auburn?" indicating the possibility of a 60th anniversary Grand National in Auburn for 2023.

[Hitman]

Originally Posted by DavidG

Ken,


Just do it. If you want an incentive, I won't let you into my indoor junkyard unless you can produce your CDC card showing that you've had both.

Seems like a decent incentive to me!

[TJ]

Originally Posted by svmsr1044

Page 22 of the March/April V8 Times has a short article entitled "The Grand National in Auburn?" indicating the possibility of a 60th anniversary Grand National in Auburn for 2023.

I believe that is not going to happen. It appears that they are going back to Dearborn. I believe that decision has been made by the BOD. Been to Dearborn 4 times and have no desire to return.

[35fordtn]

Originally Posted by TJ

I believe that is not going to happen. It appears that they are going back to Dearborn. I believe that decision has been made by the BOD. Been to Dearborn 4 times and have no desire to return.

That's too bad you feel that way Tom. I personally will / would attend whether it is in Auburn, Dearborn, or anywhere. I don't go to meets for the location but rather the meet itself. Naturally Auburn and Dearborn have large amounts of Ford interest in the area. Since, the GN's are hosted by the BOD we have to go with what they are able and willing to do (PS I am no longer on the BOD).

Ken,
I have had my vaccines, and as a young person had ZERO side effects and am happy older people can be comfortable around me now.. If I start to grow a extra toe I'll let you know.. but just do it. I personally dont see thepolitics in it one way or another

[Karl]

Originally Posted by 35fordtn

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Ken,
I have had my vaccines, and as a young person had ZERO side effects and am happy older people can be comfortable around me now.. If I start to grow a extra toe I'll let you know.. but just do it. I personally dont see thepolitics in it one way or another

Michael as an MD I have researched the Pifzer vaccine throughly so I can inform my patients. I am very confident it is safe and effective and have had it myself as has most of my immediate family (access being the issue for the one that hasn't) . There is very little in the vaccine apart from a small partial strand of synthetic viral mesenger RNA (a sort of construction code ) wrapped in a cholesterol molecule to protect it for a little while in the body . The rna doesn't enter the nucleus of your cells It instructs the assembly area in the cell to produce one of the spikes on the outside of the virus (and that is all ) and then the rna is digested by the cell - The spike provokes the immune reaction and is also destroyed -Very eloquent and effective

[rockfla]

As for the Grand National back in Detroit compared to Auburn.......I for one feel close to Tom's sentiment......Been to Detroit for the 1973, 2003 & 2008 AND the only reason I will be going IF its there again in 2023 IS to hopefully visit a good friend there in Detroit AND to head north to Hickory Corners to the Classic Car Club Museum's as they are not too far away. Other than that, it seems as IF Ford Motor Company could care less that we are there, having the Concour on a "black top" parking lot get "unbearably" hot and absolutely NO fun, The roads are beyond horrible and not conducive to driving your V8, and unfortunately I went to Auburn in 2009 for the Central National AND its ruined Detroit for me, much more laid back, much more comfortable, much nicer area for a car show AND.....NO further a drive for me (or less for that matter)!!!! JMO

[DavidG]

Robert,


The roads are in pretty good shape these days and Auburn does not have a hotel big enough with the required on-site facilities for the size of the GNM. The latter rules out Auburn (which has zero historical connection with Ford other than the Foundation's museum) until the Club membership shrinks to the point where Auburn becomes a viable alternative. I agree with you about the virtues of grass versus asphalt unless it rains all week prior to the meet.


When in Hickory Corners, don't miss the Lincoln Motor Car Foundation's museum along with the other six there. Your Detroit friend's '31 K sport phaeton will be part of the permanent collection there by then.

[rockfla]

Originally Posted by DavidG

Robert,


The roads are in pretty good shape these days and Auburn does not have a hotel big enough with the required on-site facilities for the size of the GNM. The latter rules out Auburn (which has zero historical connection with Ford other than the Foundation's museum) until the Club membership shrinks to the point where Auburn becomes a viable alternative. I agree with you about the virtues of grass versus asphalt unless it rains all week prior to the meet.


When in Hickory Corners, don't miss the Lincoln Motor Car Foundation's museum along with the other six there. Your Detroit friend's '31 K sport phaeton will be part of the permanent collection there by then.

David
Ever the "voice" of reason & wisdom!! You blew my cover as I was trying to be incognito!!! AS to the latter statement was the "MAIN" driving force of the whole trip up there!!!

Hope all is well with you? Take good care!!!

[TJ]

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Originally Posted by 35fordtn

That's too bad you feel that way Tom. I personally will / would attend whether it is in Auburn, Dearborn, or anywhere. I don't go to meets for the location but rather the meet itself. Naturally Auburn and Dearborn have large amounts of Ford interest in the area. Since, the GN's are hosted by the BOD we have to go with what they are able and willing to do (PS I am no longer on the BOD).

Ken,
I have had my vaccines, and as a young person had ZERO side effects and am happy older people can be comfortable around me now.. If I start to grow a extra toe I'll let you know.. but just do it. I personally dont see thepolitics in it one way or another

Michael , I should temper my comment a little and am not trying to discourage anyone from going. At this stage of my life I've seen everything I wanted to see in Dearborn and just don't have a need to return. Our four previous trips have given us some great memories.

[Kube]

I've enjoyed both Dearborn and Auburn meets numerous times.
Dearborn is always a "home coming" of sorts to me. It is the "big daddy" of the national shows and if I am not mistaken, it is supposed to be the place the Grand National is held each five years according to the by-laws of the club. I do understand that times change but hope, for the near future at least, Dearborn remains the Grand National location.
I for one, can tour the museum and Greenfield Village time and again. They are both treasures.