[DML] Re: Bricklin International Meet - East

[Michel Poulin <mpoulin@xxxx>]

DeLorean VIN# 702 is planing on going to this event. We're leaving
indianapolis, Indiana on Friday night or Saturday early morning. Would
anyone wish to join us on the road?
let me know
Thanks!
-=mike=-

ps. entire letter included for the DeLorean Newsletter sake, incase
some more DeLorean owners would like to attend.
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On Tue, 27 Apr 1999, Michael Mitchell wrote:

> Jim Wajda sent out a copy of the BOOM's Phoenix (Bricklin Owners Of Michigan
> newsletter), and asked me pass on the following for your information and for
> use on the website (Ron, John & Scott - you listening? ;) ). Obviously,
> BOOM's members and those of us fortunate enough to be on Jim's mailing list
> got the information, but this is for those that didn't.
> 
> The meet officially opens at 8 PM, Wednesday, July 21st at the Bricklin
> Hospitality suite in the Ramada Hotel in LaPorte, Indiana. The Ramada will
> have set aside a parking area for the Bricklins, so please park in this
> area. In the hospitality suite, you will find a bar and Bricklinalia table
> full of Bricklin merchandise. If you haven't pre-registered (highly
> recommended!), you will also be able to do so at that time. Those that have
> pre-registered can check-in, and also obtain an updated schedule of events.
> Raffle or auction items you have donated may be left at the hospitality
> suite upon your arrival. Since this is mid week, roughly ten Bricklins are
> expected on the first day, primarily made up of core members and directors
> of the club. Everyone is welcome!
> 
> Activities continue on Thursday, Friday & Saturday. You can go on as many or
> as few events as you would like. Every night we will come back to the
> hospitality suite for a big get-together and the raffle. The club sells
> raffle tickets and will raffle off gag gifts and trinkets donated by club
> members. The more expensive donations will be auctioned off on Saturday
> night at the awards banquet.
> 
> Terry Tanner is this year's banquet guest speaker. For those of you who
> don't know Terry Tanner, you should! He is the Bricklin Guru who was once an
> engineer with General Vehicle and is the Grandfather of the Bricklin. Terry
> runs a Bricklin repair shop in Bedford, VA. If you would like to talk with
> him about a persistent problem with your Bricklin, or just want some more
> information about the Bricklin, he will be there to answer any questions.
> 
> Bob Hoffman, who runs 'The Brickyard' in Michigan, will also be there to
> walk you through problem areas, or offer solutions to your problems. He is
> very friendly and very knowledgeable. Just grab him and start talking. His
> shop is located in Brighton, MI., and services Bricklins by appointment
> year-round.
> 
> A number of people have indicated that they were interested in the Bricklin,
> and perhaps ready to purchase a car. Some are planning to come to the meet
> to gather information on the car. For those of you looking for a Bricklin to
> purchase, there may be some for sale at the show on Saturday. If not - Terry
> and Bob certainly have cars in various stages of repair for sale. If you are
> interested in a specific car for sale -- make sure that you are around the
> car while it is being judged on Saturday. The Judges will certainly give you
> an honest opinion on price and condition. 
> 
> The drag racing event last year was a great success. We hope for a bigger
> turnout of cars this year. Most owners were on the sidelines watching the
> races. It was a great experience. The AM General Hummer factory is another
> 'can't miss' event. The factory has opened its doors for our group to see
> the assembly of Hummers for civilian and military uses. Many of the ladies
> in Bricklin International expressed an interest to go to a casino -- ask and
> you shall receive! -- we have a trip planned to the Blue Chip Casino. We
> also have a trip planned to the Studebaker museum in Southbend Indiana. This
> is a rather large museum with some great exhibits.
> 
> On Saturday, we have a very special car show planned. It is at the Door
> Prarie Auto Museum in LaPorte. We will hold the show in front of the Museum
> and the club will provide a Pizza lunch in the Museum. The Museum features
> over 50 cars -- including a Bricklin! This is sure to be one of the finest
> and exciting shows that Bricklin International has ever presented. Make sure
> you are a part of the excitement!!
> 
> So get ready -- because we have a lot of activities planned -- and everyone
> should have a great time. Make reservations now, because they probably won't
> be available in July.
> 
> 1999 Bricklin International Eastern Meet Schedule
> 
> Wednesday, July 21
> 8 PM - Hospitality Suite - Official meet opening
> 
> Thursday, July 22
> 10 AM Sharp! - Leave the parking lot for the Hummer factory tour in
> Mishawaka, Indiana
> 12 PM - Lunch at local restaurant after factory tour
> 2 PM - Caravan to Studebaker National Museum, located at 525 South Main
> St., Southbend. $ 4.00 entrance fee for adults. Return to hotel after tour.
> 8 PM - Hospitality Suite and raffle
> 
> Friday, July 23
> 10 AM Sharp! - Road Rally Begins - Bring pencil or pen!! Rally ends at the
> Blue Chip Casino located at 2 Easy Street, Michigan City, Indiana (Good Luck
> to all!)
> 5 PM - Drag Racing at Osceola Dragway (219) 674-8400. Bricklin Eliminators
> Dial-In competition will begin at 6 PM. There will be a $ 20.00 entrance fee
> per car. Make sure you wear long pants -- helmets are NOT required. Trophies
> and prize money will be awarded
> 9 PM - Hospitality Suite and raffle
> 
> Saturday, July 24
> 9 to 10 AM - Cars arrive for Concourse at the Door Prarie Auto Museum -
> 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte Indiana (10 minutes from Ramada). The Car Show
> will be in front of the Museum. Museum admission is $ 2.50.
> 10 AM - Car show Judging begins
> 12 PM - Pizza Lunch provided by Bricklin International (in Museum).
> 3 PM - Board of Directors meeting
> 6 PM - Banquet Doors open - Cocktails (cash bar)
> 7 PM - Food served
> 8 PM - Guest Speaker - Terry Tanner. Raffle and Auction to follow
> End Evening - 'Good-byes' in Hospitality Suite
> 
> 


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