What do YOU Like in an Indoor Car Show?
 

As many of you know, several people have approached me about being involved with the launch of a brand new car show with an emphasis on Supercars and Muscle Cars.

In researching what works and what doesn't work and what people really like, I figured the best place to go to find out is by asking YOU, the true enthusiast.

Please let me know what it is that makes you want to be a part of a show, whether as a participant or as a spectator.

I am committed to continue to "raise the bar" and to be a part of what could become one of the best Muscle and Super Car shows this year, and hopefuly for many years to come.

If you prefer to not post your thoughts on the forum, please feel free to e-mail me directly at [email protected]. (Note; please delete the bashton@autorama e-mail address as I am no longer employed by Championship Auto Shows, Inc.)

Please limit this to show idea's and feedback and let's not turn this into a bash session for any past or present shows.

Also, anyone interested in staying "in the loop" on my future developments, please send me your e-mail address as I need to develop a fresh data base.

THANKS;

Bob Ashton

Re: What do YOU Like in an Indoor Car Show?
 

What do *I* like in an indoor show? I'd have to say it's the track rental the day before... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

j/k Bob...I'm sure whatever you do will be awesome! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: What do YOU Like in an Indoor Car Show?
 

You're the Pro, Boss. You know what works and what doesn't.

"What would I like in an Indoor Car Show?"

Easy answer; Bob Ashton and the sYc! Everything else is gravy. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif





(OK, maybe an indoor go-kart track. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif)

Re: What do YOU Like in an Indoor Car Show?
 

I'm like Rob. I would rather see a little action too. In the past, at indoor shows, I have noticed that people will crowd around any show display that has a racing video showing. Big video screens with some racing etc. might work. Perhaps having a few celebrity car builders/restorers for people to talk to might be a plus. While I can appreciate the work that goes into restored cars, they are more or less all the same and I have been around them since the mid '60s. Not a lot new there for me. That's not the case for most people though. Race cars brought back to their original racing condition is something that I really like. Stuff like Red Alert and such cars. Each of these are unique. Just some thoughts from an old guy. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

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Better food.

I always thought the McCormick Center was fancy with the nice floors and the white ceilings over the last place. Can you talk them into spraying the ceilings and the floors? 8 years ago every pic I took turned out like a million, now they are a tad gloomy. Thats the only bad I can say about it.

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Lots of good looking redheads, born after 1985 would be a good start https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Just build it Bob...and they will come https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

wilma

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But will you? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Tom will be here. He's just waiting on his stimulus check before he books his flight. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

BTW Tom, I hear Carrot Top may be in town that weekend. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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But will you? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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I'll have to ask Karen and then clear it with Tibor https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Lots of good looking redheads, born after 1985 would be a good start https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Just build it Bob...and they will come https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

wilma

[/ QUOTE ]And what would YOU do with a good lookin redhead......blush? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif

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Keep 'em coming!

As for the Go-Kart track, I wanted to do this but sixtiesmuscle said he wouldn't come if I was allowed on a Go Kart anywhere near him. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

BA

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For all those of you who think Bob is the mild mannered gentleman you've come to THINK you know, catch him on the track. "Chuckie" Ashton has no desire to win, or, even pass anyone. His strategy is simple, crash everyone else as they pass him, and, he will be the only one running at the end.

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------I cant imagine that I would be alone in wanting to see more memorabilia displays. The history is so important!!! I understand that tracking down these type of displays might not be under your control, Bob, but the guys with the goods could be actively solicited......Bill S

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For all those of you who think Bob is the mild mannered gentleman you've come to THINK you know, catch him on the track. "Chuckie" Ashton has no desire to win, or, even pass anyone. His strategy is simple, crash everyone else as they pass him, and, he will be the only one running at the end.

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I thought that was called a demolition derby, not racing.

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------I cant imagine that I would be alone in wanting to see more memorabilia displays. The history is so important!!!

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Couldn't agree with you more Bill. The likes of Joe B's display, Kevin B's T-K memorabilia and others have made for some very neat attention getters! I strongly second that suggestion! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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For all those of you who think Bob is the mild mannered gentleman you've come to THINK you know, catch him on the track. "Chuckie" Ashton has no desire to win, or, even pass anyone. His strategy is simple, crash everyone else as they pass him, and, he will be the only one running at the end.

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At least he doesn't get lapped by Colin...Like me! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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But will you? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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I'll have to ask Karen and then clear it with Tibor https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Tommy......If you ever made it to Chicago, and went to Portillo's..........You and your "Princess" would move here just for the Food......After a couple of months, you wouldn't even remember what "Nu Yawk" is or was...... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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For all those of you who think Bob is the mild mannered gentleman you've come to THINK you know, catch him on the track. "Chuckie" Ashton has no desire to win, or, even pass anyone. His strategy is simple, crash everyone else as they pass him, and, he will be the only one running at the end.

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I have absolutely no idea what sixtiesmuscle is implying.

I merely follow the line that the most experienced racer takes, which in this case would be Mr. Comer, and wait for the opportunity to pass. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

BA

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I will have to say the year the twins were there was a nice touch. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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I will have to say the year the twins were there was a nice touch. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Mr Piscitello..are you out there? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

BA

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I heard that he is in Hawaii with the Triplets.

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What would I like in an indoor car show???

One that is closer to where I live! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

I'd love to bring the hemi out but the midwest is a bit too far for me (and my old jalopy truck and trailer).

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------Who could possibly forget the twins????........Bill S

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What would I like in an indoor car show???

One that is closer to where I live! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

I'd love to bring the hemi out but the midwest is a bit too far for me (and my old jalopy truck and trailer).

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Steve;

Perhaps a group rate on a Reliable Truck?

Let's see, You, Tom Williams, SCSam, Bbbenny..heck, the truck is halfway full already!

Hope we can convince you to join us now that we will have a place for ALL brands and we certainly need some HEMI representation. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

BA

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------I cant imagine that I would be alone in wanting to see more memorabilia displays. The history is so important!!! I understand that tracking down these type of displays might not be under your control, Bob, but the guys with the goods could be actively solicited......Bill S

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Absolutely. I know that Mr. D. can keep us entertained for the next several years just with his extensive collection and maybe with some "peer pressure", we can get a particular Yenko and Supercar Memorabilia collector (cough-cough; Joe..are you listening?) to share some of his incredible stuff.

BA

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I'm like Rob. I would rather see a little action too. In the past, at indoor shows, I have noticed that people will crowd around any show display that has a racing video showing. Big video screens with some racing etc. might work. Perhaps having a few celebrity car builders/restorers for people to talk to might be a plus. While I can appreciate the work that goes into restored cars, they are more or less all the same and I have been around them since the mid '60s. Not a lot new there for me. That's not the case for most people though. Race cars brought back to their original racing condition is something that I really like. Stuff like Red Alert and such cars. Each of these are unique. Just some thoughts from an old guy. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

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Agreed! I think back to Rich Vitritti's footage of "Nova On A Sunday" that was in the Nickey Chicago display, a definite hit.

BA

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Lots of good looking redheads, born after 1985 would be a good start https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Just build it Bob...and they will come https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

wilma

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This special order was placed back in November of '08...

Perhaps it is time for a re-order?

BA

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Bob B, Can you say something of whom or which clubs or organazations your starting to approach, about attending........such as NNN, ACES, and ALL the misc MOPAR, Mustang, Pontiac, Olds, etc etc people.........

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What would I like in an indoor car show???

One that is closer to where I live! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif



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What's wromg with the East Coast??

(That is a rhetorical question!!)https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Bob B, Can you say something of whom or which clubs or organazations your starting to approach, about attending........such as NNN, ACES, and ALL the misc MOPAR, Mustang, Pontiac, Olds, etc etc people.........

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The list is long, but specific. I would like to align the show with ackowledged and respected groups, especially targeted groups like NNN, Aces etc, (and don't forget, this will be an All Makes show). Any suggestions or input is welcomed.

BA

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What would I like in an indoor car show???

One that is closer to where I live! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif



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What's wromg with the East Coast??

(That is a rhetorical question!!)https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Other markets are under consideration for future events.

As an FYI, the East Coast is exceptionally expensive to do business in. Major shows in Baltimore, D.C. and Philly have died because of the costs.

There are, however, several places that I would like to host a show. We all know there are surely enough great cars out there!

BA

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I think we can get the local FFA fair barns here for little or nothing, might even get them to put in new sawdust. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

"BARNFIND NATIONALS" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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"BARNFIND NATIONALS" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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[b] I'll go!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Bob, you might want to check out the York Convention Center (York, PA)...they have the US 30 Show there every year in early July...plenty of parking and room for about 180 cars. they have several other buildings there...maybe there is room for a larger format. Easy access, near the major highways....just an idea.

wilma

Where are the redheads..?? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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i can tell you what i DONT want to see....................

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Well then Belair62 won't be participating.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

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Can't really say anything about indoor shows I liked all the one's I been to.
how about different states every year? I know I'd like to go to more muscle car shows and with all the other makes there that would really make it cool and drags would really be a plus https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Well then Belair62 won't be participating.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

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He never does anyway. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...elairSucks.gif

BA

Re: What do YOU Like in an Indoor Car Show?
 

Throwing around some Special Display idea's.

What would you like to see as far as Special Invitation Only displays? Keep in mind, the door is open for ALL makes.

BA