An Announcement

[SIR-VIVOR]

Bob, Thanks for arranging the "Twins" for the 409 display! Priceless!!!! Never had so much fun. Chris P.

[pSYCo]

...now THAT was a BIG mistake !!!!!!!UNBELIEVABLE !!!!!

[Stefano]

I have been on the Phone with many Key people involved with Supporting the Chevy Vette Fest. Some for the past 27 years.

No one I have communicated with has been Ok with this decision.

While the sYc had a Great Showing of over 100, of the finest and Most significant Chevys, we also had thousands of friends and Members show up and pay the gate as well as support the Vendors!

[Born30YrsLate]

IMHO...Bob + Vicki Ashton = Vettefest Success....it's very simple math, surprised the bean counters couldn't figure that one out...

[hvychev]

This is very disturbing news. Who knows what goes on the minds of these corporations. I will bet that Chevy Vette Fest show will suffer without the dedication of Bob Ashton.

[rare1]

So who will still travel there to show a car is what i wanna know "or" even go there for a show?
Not me.....

Bob you put on a great show & it will all work out for the best!
And i think taking over CVF is a great ideal!!!
Good luck & best wishes
And hold your head high for putting on some of the best shows ever!!
And it will never be pulled off again without you.

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Bob...what is preventing you from starting your own company and doing this on your own? You have certainly proven that you have the know how to organize and run a car show of top notch caliber...why not do it on your own and put those son of a bitches right out of business!!!

[DarrenX33]

Email sent!

Like Sammy said, if Fall 08 was Bob's last Vettefest. I am honored that I was able to have a part in it.

[jeff morocco]

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Email sent!

Like Sammy said, if Fall 08 was Bob's last Vettefest. I am honored that I was able to have a part in it.

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same here Darren......glad i was part of it......

i sent an email as well.............................

i just heard of news that Bob Ashton was "let go" by Championship Autoshows. i think that was a HUGE mistake !! i used to bring my cars in the late 80's and vowed that i would never bring a car again to the Vettefest or World Of Wheels. it was run by complete idiots and it was the same cars every year so i stopped going. i have gone to the last 6 shows and can say that the cars that have been brought are nothing but amazing. Bob had asked me to bring my cars to the past fall show and i was very hesitant but he assured me that the show has changed in every aspect. i didnt bring one car, i brought 3 cars. not to mention the family and friends that heard that our cars were going to be there and paid the admission to get in. i can truly say that it was the best show i have ever entered. from the numerous emails and updates to the show itself. it was just as Bob had promised. i have gotten my boys involved with cars and not only did they have fun, Bob made them feel like one of the big boys. that speaks volumes in itself about Bob. after all, the kids that are growing up now are the ones that will be restoring / racing and showing these cars in the future. we all spend tons of time and money on these cars , not only for our own satisfaction but for EVERYONE to see and enjoy. Bob is the man responsible for getting these cars together for just that. there were over 100 cars that my club brought to Vettefest this past fall and all made possible by Bob and Vicki. they were not your average street cars either. they were the most sought after cars in the world, from Yenko's , Copo's, Baldwin Motion, to early racecars with great history. not to mention, 2 special showcases with hi horsepower Novas and probably the best Z/28 display ever assembled under one roof !! again, all made possible by Bob and Vicki. i know that this will not change anything, but i know for sure that i will never participate / attend another show put on by Championship Autoshows without Bob and Vicki. they were the show. good luck
sincerely, jeff morocco

[DarrenX33]

I posted the link on NastyZ28 and Camaros.net as I know that there are many members there who have enjoyed the show that Bob has put on..