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VTR 2007 in Valley Forge, PA this July

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DANG, Glenn! The B belongs to the wife. Don't make me bring her in on this - wouldn't be pretty! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
 
Mickey Richaud said:
DANG, Glenn! The B belongs to the wife. Don't make me bring her in on this - wouldn't be pretty! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
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Well the Stags "officially" belong to my wife, so she comes along to pay my tickets.

So bring the wife, mine could use the company. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/whistle.gif

When we get to your place, the women can drive together and we will whoop up and speed off! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/devilgrin.gif

Like that would go over well! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/nonono.gif
 
Now, THERE'S a plan! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thumbsup.gif
 
Oh, and by the way, I plan to have the A/C hooked up. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thumbsup.gif
 
Hi Guys,
Have fun at VTR, I wish I could make it. Maybe next year I'll fly to it as living on the west coast and having limited vacation time makes it a tough drive.
I read this thread when Glenn started it and then only came back to it today. I don't want to get everyone going again about the one day fee idea but as someone who has organized two Triumphests (Ventura in 2001 and Solvang in 2007, BTW there was a nice article in the April issue of Triumph World Magazine and possibly in TVT re: the '07 event), I'm acutely aware of the expense structure and what a registration fee helps defray. Some of the items are the program, name tags, awards, signage, venue fees (do you think those nice people at the airport made it available for the autocross for free?), insurance, the welcome party, postage, flyers, and registration forms, just to name a few. These expenses don't change if an attendee is there for one day or three days.
The organizing club should not be asked to undertake and subsidize the event. Some believe breaking even is acceptable, that's OK, but I believe that for it's efforts the club should make some sort of a profit.
At a president's meeting after Triumphest 2004 there was a discussion about increasing the registration fee. There, of course, were objections to that until one fellow suggested we look at the cars in the parking lot. He pointed out there was a lot of money invested in those cars and if a hobbiest will invest the money in his car he should also invest it in the events relating to the hobby so that the events and the hobby will prosper.
Just my two cents, have a great time, wish I could be there.
Bob Muzio
 
Bob_Muzio said:
Hi Guys,
I read this thread when Glenn started it and then only came back to it today. I don't want to get everyone going again about the one day fee idea but ...
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Thanks Bob for that insight. It is always difficult planning such a large event and it is also great to have real experiences from past and present event planners such as yourself. But also understand that this discussion has been heard loud and clear by future host clubs.
This is what forums are all about, discussion and exchange of ideas, experiences and opinions for the benefit of the hobby. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grouphug.gif

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]There, of course, were objections to that (Triumphest fee increase)until one fellow suggested we look at the cars in the parking lot. He pointed out there was a lot of money invested in those cars and if a hobbiest will invest the money in his car he should also invest it in the events relating to the hobby so that the events and the hobby will prosper.
Just my two cents, have a great time, wish I could be there.
Bob Muzio
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Bob, you probably know this is a subject I am a bit passionate about. You and I both know that a lot of people are just not "joiners or participants" for one reason or several. Maybe they were slighted or not made welcome at some event. There are a lot of lone enthusiasts out there and it is our job as organizers, chairmen, presidents and fellow enthusiasts to listen to our respective enthusiast base and provide for them what they need, when they need it. That is how we will keep this hobby alive, by providing the services that serve the widest range of enthusiasts.

I was at the Lake Tahoe Presidents meeting. What the observer failed to understand was that the cars in the lot were already there! What about the ones that were not there? I see this as a deficiency of attracting the individual enthusiast in my own club, but the reward in the end is winning over that enthusiast to enjoy watching them attend an event they never participated in before, like an auto cross or gymkhana, then rave about it for months and months later.

Every enthusiast is as unique as the car they are enthusiastic about. We can not serve the marque and secure the future of the hobby without the driver/enthusiast. Winning them over by getting them to actually participate, that is our job.

I am planning on Triumphest 2007 this year in Laughlin NV October 11-14 2007, so I hope to see you and many other participants there. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cheers.gif
 
Hi Folks;

I was at the Hellertown, PA Show (Approx. 206 LBCs): One of My Friends asked If there was going to be a "Car Corral" there? Meaning the VTR:

Its probably a Silly Question but; Is There going to be a "Car Corral"???

Regards, Russ

PS: He`s desperate for a Nice Driver TR3/A/B; Whichever:
 
I just made a reservation at the Sheraton for the 19th and 20th. I was surprised that this was still available.
I am not entering a car in the event, so what can I expect in the way of entry fees? I didn't see this on the website.

I may bring the Spit, but it wouldn't be entered in the show. More likely, I'd drive the Land Rover.
 
Lionheart,
This should get you to the online registration form:

https://www.vtr2007.com/registerOnline.jsp

then scroll down for the fees.

Hope to see you there! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/savewave.gif
 
Hey, I just noticed they revised the registration rate structure - or I never noticed in the first place!

The DVT now have a special registration fee if you are attending without a car!!

$10 for a VTR member, $40 for non VTR members which includes your first year VTR membership!

Now how COOL is that!!!

GREAT!!
 
"WOW";

Somebody Woke-Up and Really smelled the Roses!!

I believe that`s Great!

Regards, Russ

PS: Will there be a "Car Corral"???????
 
Hi Folks;

"TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN"; I suspect a heck of a lot of People:

I just rec`d an email from the DVT regarding the Fees for the VTR: There`s just too much confusion and Questions so, I went right to the Head Gun for the Answers:

If you are a Member (VTR) & want to Register & Park your car on the Grounds (Also gets you in for All Days & Events); The cost is, Before June 15th, $90.00 / After June 15th, $100.00

There is "NO ONE DAY FEE" for anything: This is "Under Construction" for the Next VTR:

If your simply a Spectator (No car registered or allowed on the field); The Cost to the Public is "FREE"!!!!!!!

See Ya All there but My TR4A will be parked @ My House;

Regards, Russ
 
toysrrus said:
Hi Folks;

There is "NO ONE DAY FEE" for anything: This is "Under Construction" for the Next VTR:

If your simply a Spectator (No car registered or allowed on the field); The Cost to the Public is "FREE"!!!!!!!

See Ya All there but My TR4A will be parked @ My House;

Regards, Russ
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I am not sure why there is confusion.

I don't see why you can't bring your TR4A Russ if you are going to stop by and visit. There will be a lot of people just visiting to meet up with other folks they know from all around the country. I have local friends who will be stopping by for beer and eats, ride in the Stag, etc. And for the day of the judging, a lot of people drive their LBC's and other classics and sport cars to see the cars on display. I bet one of my friends takes the day off and rides his Hog Road King Fat Boy to the show, and another may have his 1968 Bonneville.
That is all free for spectators no mater what they drive to the event. The Triumph gestapo will not track you down and rob your wallet just for driving a Triumph to park on the street!

So drive your Triumph and see more Triumphs and meet more Triumph enthusiasts! That does not cost anything other than gas in your tank

Participation in all the activities - that is what the fees cover.

Look at it this way: If you attend just one technical session in person but do not register a car for competition, well that technical session is more than worth the $40. And there will be about 8-9 technical 2 hour sessions that your $40 gets you in to experience, plus you get a year membership in VTR that gives you 6 "The Vintage Triumph" magazines.

If you are not registering a car, man, it is so completely worth the $40 to attend all or any one of the workshops and tech sessions.

So I hope to see you there with your fellow club members and other Triumph Enthusiasts, whether you are visiting and watching or registered and participating.
 
Hi Glen;

I suspect your Right!

I will bring the TR4 down: Where I`ll be able to park it is a Good Question but I`m certain It`ll be amongst other Marques of the same or similar Vintage so I won`t have to be concerned that at the end of the day; I`ll have to walk 120mi back home!

See You There;

Thanx for the Pep Talk;

Regards, Russ
 
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