Car Craft Summer Nationals | July 16-18, 2010

[LadyCobra]

St. Paul, Minnesota - Minnesota State Fairgrounds
July 16-18, 2010
$45.00 Pre-Registration ($65 at event)

Pre-registration price good until July 11, 2010

To register online, go to http://www.familyevents.com/event/153

Registration price includes: 2 adults their kids 14 and younger for the entire weekend. You will receive at the event:


a windshield sticker
2 wristbands
dash plaque
goodie bag
card to fill out for a chance at winning super prizes

Minnesota Ford Enthusiasts is planning to block off an area for all Current Paid Members . This is a benefit of paid membership in the club as anyone knows who has been there, it can be hard to find a parking spot!

Post up if you are signed up and would like to park with us!
http://www.mnfords.com/showthread.php/582-Car-Craft-Parking

:bounce:

[GMan]

In

[66gtk]

IN

[notnss]

In :uhoh:

[66gtk]

I vote that Dan needs to park his Chevelle elsewhere this year :biggrin2:

[DNeinstadt]

In and I'm parking right in front of Troy.

[No1Ford]

Dan's Chevelle

:ghey2:

[Supersonic]

IN

[No1Ford]

oh and in!

[66gtk]

In and I'm parking right in front of Troy.

Feel free to park either/all of your 3 stangs....http://www.fordvehicles.com/assets/images/compare/ford_oval_sm.jpg

[GMan]

I wouldn't mind having his Chevelle. Maybe a ride around the grounds would do also. :togo:

[Dazed1]

I'm in

... and I haven't even been to a club meeting or outing yet... I will be there at Porky's tomorrow........

[DNeinstadt]

Super! :)

[SnakeByte]

Yeah, I'm in again as well.........:djparty:

It's always a good time, and you always see some very sweet cars!

[SnakeByte]

I wouldn't mind having his Chevelle. Maybe a ride around the grounds would do also. :togo:

I hope Chris will be there with his Lightning so we can cruise around in back again and shoot some more video!

[Fuzed]

I hope Chris will be there with his Lightning so we can cruise around...

L-O-V-E the Farm truck! IMO - its my fave... :ontome: Shhhh, don't tell!

[No1Ford]

L-O-V-E the Farm truck! IMO - its my fave... :ontome: Shhhh, don't tell!


Sweet! I've always wanted a 1st gen lighting, I'll start looking for one to buy.:)

[LadyCobra]

Farm truck :fork:

http://gi178.photobucket.com/groups/w247/KB2JH6B0BH/IMG_6964.jpg

[Fuzed]

Sweet! I've always wanted a 1st gen lighting, I'll start looking for one to buy.:)

Make sure it comes with a new GF as well... There is a 4 car limit in this household - and you sir, have reached that.

[Fuzed]

Make sure it comes with a new GF as well... There is a 4 car limit in this household - and you sir, have reached that.

okay, the pic just reloaded... get rid of the Mazda, pick up a nice looking 1st Gen. and you can drive the Fusion :mooner: :bootyshake:

[SnakeByte]

Farm truck :fork:

http://gi178.photobucket.com/groups/w247/KB2JH6B0BH/IMG_6964.jpg

That's what I'm talking about!..........:dancenana:......gettyup!

[GMan]

Gotta love that picture.

[HELLFYR]

Gotta love that picture.

They should have let him run the autocross with everyone in the back.

[KrisR]

I always go to this show, but our new baby will only be about 3 weeks old, so it's kind of a 50/50 shot this year.

[SnakeByte]

They should have let him run the autocross with everyone in the back.

So you either want to see us killed or you just want to see some better traction and numbers from the Farm Truck.....?:eek7:

[ProRauder]

IN! (dibs on a corner before Gary....) :lol:

[HELLFYR]

So you either want to see us killed or you just want to see some better traction and numbers from the Farm Truck.....?:eek7:
:grouphug:
And nobody falls out

[HMMRDWN]

Still IN :)

hmmm...wish I had a farm truck! :bugeyes:

[Blck2003SVTF]

gonna hopefully tr to register my gfs dads supercharged 01 bullit, IF he actually takes it out of storage this summer ......i will keep u guys posted!

[crouse]

I'll be there.

[Miller]

I'm going to try and convince my dad to go to this. If so we'll both be paid members. I'll bring my SVTF and he'll been in is 05 saleen. I'll get for sure's in a few days. How do you do the auto-x event? I'd like to challenge him to see who can lay down a better time.:thup:

[prostang92]

Sorry to dissapoint, but the plan is for the farm truck to not be at car craft.........

the pintoy is scheduled to make its debut there....

if some one wants to pay to register the farm truck and drive it in they are more than welcome to, I just cant afford to register 2 cars for car craft, and cant drive 2 cars at the same time....

chris

[DNeinstadt]

LIES!

[prostang92]

I hope not

[Doodler]

how are supposed to road course the farm truck if it's not there? :takeoff:

[drop top]

In for it!

Bringing my urbanized farm truck

[forgotn]

CapriG6 and I would like to park with you but our car is slightly cosmetically challenged. We have seen your group in the last 2 Car Crafts and we are not in your league or time zone. It might be best if we park a ways away as not to bring down your cars value. :(

[LadyCobra]

CapriG6 and I would like to park with you but our car is slightly cosmetically challenged. We have seen your group in the last 2 Car Crafts and we are not in your league or time zone. It might be best if we park a ways away as not to bring down your cars value. :(

:smooth:

We do NOT discriminate on any car! We'd love to have you park with us and would be happy to have you there representing our club with the rest of us :)

[DNeinstadt]

:smooth:

We do NOT discriminate on any car!

Whew! good thing.. :)

[LadyCobra]

Whew! good thing.. :)

Cept for your Chevelle of course :thup:

[rolson]

I could probably be there one day, but I won't know for sure until about 2 weeks before. :/
Not going to lie, I just wanna auto-x again. ;)

[drop top]

:lowrider:

[Dazed1]

O.K. I have registered via the 'net and I have sent a note to MNfords about wanting to park with all of you. Soo:drama: how / when do I get my credentials to enter the show?

Guess I sorta forgot to find that tiny bit of trivia out:bigeek:

I seem to be living up to my screen name.:bugeyes:
Thanks in advance for your replies.

[HELLFYR]

You can pick them up at the show, or on the day before the show at the Fair Grounds (one of the Parking lots)... just follow all the other purty cars out there. :)

[HMMRDWN]

O.K. I have registered via the 'net and I have sent a note to MNfords about wanting to park with all of you.

Cool...will be nice to have you out parking with the group! :) Should be an awesome event!

[HMMRDWN]

88Thunder is IN for Car Craft!

:woot: :woot:

[MadJack]

you havent seen my car have you? lol you can park by me, we will be the ugly ducklings lol

[MadJack]

how does the auto-x work? how much and such?

[Miller]

Is there anywhere a listed out set of rules? First year entering and wondering stuff like, coolers with beverages, grilling, and how/if all that works/is allowed. I don't want to break any rules but need to know them to plan ahead.

[HAULNSS]

You can bring in coolers, but grills are discouraged. Often the greasy smoke will leave a greasy haze on the cars (and they are hot and messy to deal with, IMO)

Randy

[Miller]

That's what I figured. If I were to even consider it, just with open flames, I would find a secluded corner somewherez

[notnss]

For those who haven't been before, a few things you should consider bringing:


Lawn chairs
Cooler with pop/water/beverage - always a good idea to bring extra since some idiot (ie. me) usually forgets his and passes out in the middle of the street from dehydration
Food - the fairgrounds do have food stands around, but if you don't feel like paying $17 for a burger you can bring your own
Camera - take a picture of some rims so you can convince the wife later that you need to buy them
Sunscreen
Cookies :uhoh:
Spare Terminator motor for D9


We should also get a count of who all has and will be bringing an EZ Up tent, it's great putting a bunch together, getting a large group of people inside and then staring silently at people walking by...bonus points if you throw sticks at the people on scooters

[DNeinstadt]

Spare Terminator motor for D9


GRRR

[LadyCobra]

Weather Forecast for the Fairgrounds as of this morning (7/9)

http://www.mnfords.com/images/events/car_craft_weather_0709.jpg

[drop top]

Just finally registered.... :shifan::shifan::shifan:

[66gtk]

Weather Forecast for the Fairgrounds as of this morning (7/9)

http://www.mnfords.com/images/events/car_craft_weather_0709.jpg

Wow - That's quite a bit better than when I checked yesterday!!! (:

Now if only I can get out of Jury duty Friday....

[MadJack]

anyone wanna bum me the money to pre regester till car craft :D thought i had enough money but no lol

[slo306n/a]

I have a question. Do I have to pre register for the whole weekend or can I just pre register for one day?

[LadyCobra]

Weather forecast keeps changin every day!
I'll be updating the home page with the info as well.

http://www.mnfords.com/images/events/car_craft_weather_0711.jpg

[sonicx]

I have a question. Do I have to pre register for the whole weekend or can I just pre register for one day?

Yea... your paying for all 3 days regaurdless if you go all 3 days or not. There isn't just a "day" entry. Only for spectators.

>>>
i saw on WCCO that Friday is mostly sunny in the morning...then partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 85 to 90
IS ANYONE GOING TO PORKY's then friday night??
For saturday i heard that its suppose to be artly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 85. So thats good odds of a great day.

[slo306n/a]

Yea... your paying for all 3 days regaurdless if you go all 3 days or not. There isn't just a "day" entry. Only for spectators.

>>>
i saw on WCCO that Friday is mostly sunny in the morning...then partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 85 to 90
IS ANYONE GOING TO PORKY's then friday night??
For saturday i heard that its suppose to be artly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 85. So thats good odds of a great day.

I guess I will just be a spectator then.

[sonicx]

So Porky's this weekend....are cops gonna be an issue to crusie down & around there?

[LadyCobra]

Cops usually hang out this weekend from what I have seen.

Latest weather forecast:

http://www.mnfords.com/images/events/car_craft_weather_0713.jpg

[HMMRDWN]

Grrrrrrrrr at Sunday's forecast.

[HELLFYR]

Grrrrrrrrr at Sunday's forecast.

There seems to always be one day of the bunch....

[66gtk]

it keeps changing for the worst, even again this afternoon ): I sure hope I get out of Jury duty Friday. That appears to be the best day.

[sonicx]

Cops usually hang out this weekend from what I have seen.

Latest weather forecast:

http://www.mnfords.com/images/events/car_craft_weather_0713.jpg

yea... thats kinda what i figured but thank you. ^ As for the weather... stoked to see that the Full Two days looks great. Although Sunday, that sucks. Hope nothing happens at least til its over 3 4ish.

[dirtym]

Last time I checked, they now show rain possible both days. Sounds like they're trying to figure out when its going to hit. Latest this afternoon showed it would try to start late in the day Saturday and carry into Sunday, but who knows.

[rolson]

Catch me on the auto-x course Sunday. I'll either be corner working or driving the course.

[LadyCobra]

Latest forecast this morning:

http://www.mnfords.com/images/events/car_craft_weather_0714.jpg

[TF2v97SN]

its gonna be a lot hotter than id perfer it to be

[notnss]

Forecast keeps changing every couple of hours, latest:

http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac199/jsphotog/Weather.jpg

[HMMRDWN]

Well, let's just get the rain/storms out of the way today and then have good weather for the weekend! :D

[LadyCobra]

Latest forecast. Sure doesn't know if it wants to rain or not.
One thing that hasn't changed, it will be HOT on Friday and Saturday.

Don't forget the sunscreen and water!

http://www.mnfords.com/images/events/car_craft_weather_0715.jpg

[66gtk]

Last time I registered a car at CC was a few years ago. I got there when the gates opened to get credentials and such. Getting my credentials didn't take too much time, but they made us wait for over an hour trying to get us into the grounds as they couldn't move us fast enough. Has this been resolved, or do any of you know if there is a better way. It's kind of hard to get into your saved spot by 10:00 if they don't let you in fast enough to get there :splat:

There isn't a way for me to get my credentials today, but would that even make a difference?

Thanks

[robl110]

Does anyone know if you can register a friends car. My buddy won't be up from IA until late Friday. I was thinking I could stop by tomorrow morning on my way to work pick up my registration and register him. Then we would be all set to drive in Saturday morning.

[sonicx]

Yes, but dont hold me to it because im not 100% sure. I feel like you could expect im not sure how the driver's licenses would work out? But hey it never hurts to ask right? :)

[LadyCobra]

Went from 0% Chance of rain to 30% chance for today between 10pm last night and 5 am this morning. Gosh I wish I could be a weather forecaster.

http://www.mnfords.com/images/events/car_craft_weather_0716.jpg

[robl110]

If you already have your registration packet/sticker what time do they start letting people pull in on Saturday?

[Miller]

8 am, but people are lining up by 630 or even earlier. Got there at 715 and I was the second to last person in the main area that they were lining up.

[Miller]

who else left early today?

[robl110]

I stuck it out till 5pm. It just rained a little.

[DNeinstadt]

Just got home, just rain, nothing bad.. except for the tent falling on the 2000 Saleen parked near us. Quite a bit of damage. :(

[66gtk]

Oops - who pays for that damage now?? I left at 2:00 today. I was totally wiped out from the heat! Have fun tomorrow, I'm taking Sunday off to hang with the family.

[LadyCobra]

We stuck it out, got rained on but nothing bad storm wise. Left the fairgrounds around 7:00 after sticking around for the mishap with the 2000 Saleen. (Not a member of group but parked in the vendors area).

Once the rain came through, temps cooled down and we had fun with the Megaphone and cars passing by :thup:

[Miller]

We definitely just didn't want to put away a wet easy up or chairs, so we bailed. Hope my dad feels better after a long night of sleep, said his sinuses were acting up.

[MadJack]

we may make it out tomorrow, idk, got a chance to make a good amount of cash on a fast fix, so im gonna try to get there around one.

[Miller]

bikini contest!!!!

[notnss]

Thanks to LadyCobra for giving me a heads up about the storm. Stopped in Maple Grove to pick up a new phone from TMobile after my old one took a shit today at Car Craft, got back on the freeway and saw the shelf cloud, phone rang and she told me to get off the road asap as there were reports of a tornado between Rogers and Maple Grove. Pulled off the freeway just as it got nasty, winds were slamming into the car and debris started flying across the road. The sky was an erie green at first then turned pitch black and poured for a good 20 minutes, eventually it started to let up so I got back on the road. Sky at this point was a creepy shade of orange:

http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac199/jsphotog/IMG_5359.jpg

Snapped this in Monticello 15 minutes later looking at the back end of the storm:

http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac199/jsphotog/IMG_5366.jpg

[notnss]

Oops - who pays for that damage now?? I left at 2:00 today. I was totally wiped out from the heat! Have fun tomorrow, I'm taking Sunday off to hang with the family.

Owner of the tent/idiot who put the tent back up after it had already blown over. The tent belonged to the guys parked behind the club on the grass, they put it back up and a few minutes later the wind flipped it again and it slammed into the Saleen. Damaged the fender, hood, bumper, and door. The guys started packing up and were booking to get out of there but thankfully security & the State Fair Police stopped them before they did and took down a report. Felt bad for the Saleen owner, don't think he realizes the extent of the damage.

[66gtk]

Glad you are safe, Jason. That first pic tells it all - that's scary. We had some fun with the kids all in the basement (3rd time this year already) with the sirens going off!

Oh, I can't believe the guys with the tent were going to bail. I thought from reading D9's post it was an MNFE member's tent. Tents and wind do not go well together. I had a very near miss as some of you may remember at the Fall show a couple years back. At least I only had the tent to replace/fix.

[Miller]

Well, won't be coming today. My dad is really sick, not sure what's up but I could tell something was wrong yesterday. Don't feel like lugging around a bunch of stuff for just me. Plus my sunburn would like a day off!