Bowling Green Nations

blackgn1 · 05-15-2008, 10:29 PM

RAIN, RAIN, RAIN, RAIN!!!!!!!

Grumpy · 05-16-2008, 07:05 AM

that sucks

.. guess we were lucky last year !!! hopefully it will be nice down there today . we are suppose to get the rain you guys had down there later today. How is the Alky class doing ?? Only one I saw was Joe (remember Dan's Mazda gas tank) Midolo

blackgn1 · 05-16-2008, 10:08 AM

Overcast and cold this morning. Not raining yet!!!

gn85 · 05-16-2008, 10:24 AM

Still havin' fun at the Motel 6.

But no action.

Gettin' ready for breakfast now and gonna check out the track. Gonna be a busy day if it stays dry.

TUFBUICK · 05-16-2008, 12:50 PM

Just spoke to some of the North East crew that are down at the Nats and this is the information that has been passed along. (so don't shoot the messenger)

Lots of rain...hope it clears up so they can get in some races.

This years general turnout has been very poor.

Car show was way down on cars, more than in years past years.(small infield show)

Not many vendors in attendance. (used parts vendors say nobodys buying)

General concensis is that the "current" rise in gas prices has lots of people in a state of shock, and the ''current" economic situation has people affraid to spend.
The GSCA Nats is one of the first "BIG" Buick events of 2008 that has played out during the USAs failing econony and gas crisis. Hopefully we will get used to these times we're in and learn to go with the flow and adjust our priorities so we can continue to enjoy our hobby without disruption.

Orlando_87GN · 05-16-2008, 02:02 PM

It ain't the gas prices keeping people away. I went to the NATS one year when gas was $1.14 then all of a sudden $2.80. The place was still packed. Like I stated in another thread; you can't expect to treat the sponsors, owners and members like crap and not expect to drive everyone off. It will not happen in one year, rather a few consecutive years of doing things the wrong way which the results of which we are all seeing now. These cars are over 20 years old. There are a handful of people servicing them. People lose interest. People get older. People move on. To succeed a long term club using those variables you _really_ need to have a strong foundation of a club, making all the right moves, liked by all. We all know it's far from any of that. It ain't the gas prices.

dbamford · 05-16-2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orlando_87GN

It ain't the gas prices keeping people away. I went to the NATS one year when gas was $1.14 then all of a sudden $2.80. The place was still packed. Like I stated in another thread; you can't expect to treat the sponsors, owners and members like crap and not expect to drive everyone off. It will not happen in one year, rather a few consecutive years of doing things the wrong way which the results of which we are all seeing now. These cars are over 20 years old. There are a handful of people servicing them. People lose interest. People get older. People move on. To succeed a long term club using those variables you _really_ need to have a strong foundation of a club, making all the right moves, liked by all. We all know it's far from any of that. It ain't the gas prices.

Very well said!!!

Just a Six?? · 05-16-2008, 02:39 PM

If I lived a couple hours away then I would be there, but I'm not close & I have to agree with most of what Mike said for people like myself not going. We are mostly an older group & I dont belive that gas prices scare away most of us. But if your spending $$$ for a trip, you want to be really satisified with the return on the $$$ spent. I don't think that all the badmouthing over the years about their club is helping their cause. I went in 92 but its pretty far for us Canucks. Especially when other events are popping up within an 8 hour drive.

Altho, guess we have to see how the other events actually do this year??
Maybe they will suffer as well? I hope not! We just dont have the numbers the bigger Clubs have, so we have to participate before the events are gone for good!
That would be a shame!

Zap · 05-16-2008, 02:46 PM

The replies I have seen and the general attitude of "those in charge" (displayed here and on other Buick Boards) is enough to keep me away, even if I wanted to go, which I don't. Just my curmudgeonly opinion.

BuickEnforcer · 05-16-2008, 02:50 PM

I heard that Yardley had a bigger car show last weekend in his backyard than they had at the GSCA Nationals.

Oh Snapp · 05-16-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuickEnforcer

I heard that Yardley had a bigger car show last weekend in his backyard than they had at the GSCA Nationals.

oooooooooohhh-ssssssssnap

Ted A. · 05-16-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oh Snapp

oooooooooohhh-ssssssssnap

Hows the funnel cakes going at BG?

ULYCYC · 05-16-2008, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ted A.

Hows the funnel cakes going at BG?

Sounds like Ol Snapp and Daisey will have lots of leftovers. Maybe they will keep until Reynolds

EightSecV6 · 05-16-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orlando_87GN

you can't expect to treat the sponsors, owners and members like crap and not expect to drive everyone off.

Ya think?

ULYCYC · 05-16-2008, 04:40 PM

How's this for spin

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Grumpy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Andover, Ma Posts: 10,832	that sucks .. guess we were lucky last year !!! hopefully it will be nice down there today . we are suppose to get the rain you guys had down there later today. How is the Alky class doing ?? Only one I saw was Joe (remember Dan's Mazda gas tank) Midolo __________________ Dan dont run your mouth if you cant run your car 86/87 GN and 89 TTA .. tons of parts !! Time to get out! Stuff has to go !!! Otherwise I am cutting it up and throwing it away email ttastage2@yahoo.com

05-16-2008, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
blackgn1 The Dark Jedi Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 533	Overcast and cold this morning. Not raining yet!!! __________________ 1986 Grand National RJC Power Plate and Plenum, Accufab 70mm Throttle Body, RJC Engine Girdle with Crank Scraper, RJC Razor Pulleys, Diamond Racing Pistons, Comp Roller Cam, T&D Roller Rockers, Roll Master Timing Set, Motron 60 Fuel Injectors, Champion Intake, Ported Stock Heads, Cometic Head Gaskets, Turbo Tweak Chip, Russ Merritt Plug Wires, Walbro Fuel Pump with Hot Wire Kit, Mickey Thompson Drag Radials, Scan Master, 4" MAF Pipe, Terry Houston 3" Downpipe, Precision 6776 BB Turbo, Precision Stock Location Intercooler, Dual Nozzle ALKY Control Kit, RJC 3" Up Pipe, Power Logger Merritt Turbo Buick Performance Powerhouse Performance and Machine

05-16-2008, 10:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
gn85 Gotta love the autobahn! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland/ Germany Posts: 1,571	Still havin' fun at the Motel 6. But no action. Gettin' ready for breakfast now and gonna check out the track. Gonna be a busy day if it stays dry. __________________ Mr. Chris Wren 1985 Buick Grand National (w/ 87 drivetrain) Maryland MAGNA Representative Support Education

05-16-2008, 12:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
TUFBUICK I BUSTED "JIMMY WHEEZE"! Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 421	Just spoke to some of the North East crew that are down at the Nats and this is the information that has been passed along. (so don't shoot the messenger) Lots of rain...hope it clears up so they can get in some races. This years general turnout has been very poor. Car show was way down on cars, more than in years past years.(small infield show) Not many vendors in attendance. (used parts vendors say nobodys buying) General concensis is that the "current" rise in gas prices has lots of people in a state of shock, and the ''current" economic situation has people affraid to spend. The GSCA Nats is one of the first "BIG" Buick events of 2008 that has played out during the USAs failing econony and gas crisis. Hopefully we will get used to these times we're in and learn to go with the flow and adjust our priorities so we can continue to enjoy our hobby without disruption. __________________ MOON' http://www.buickperformancegroup.com/bpgnats.htm

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Orlando_87GN Resident Idiot Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 9,952	It ain't the gas prices keeping people away. I went to the NATS one year when gas was $1.14 then all of a sudden $2.80. The place was still packed. Like I stated in another thread; you can't expect to treat the sponsors, owners and members like crap and not expect to drive everyone off. It will not happen in one year, rather a few consecutive years of doing things the wrong way which the results of which we are all seeing now. These cars are over 20 years old. There are a handful of people servicing them. People lose interest. People get older. People move on. To succeed a long term club using those variables you _really_ need to have a strong foundation of a club, making all the right moves, liked by all. We all know it's far from any of that. It ain't the gas prices. __________________ Check Out MikesStuff4Sale.com to view my used parts! ------------------------------------------------ 1987 Buick Grand National Budget 4.1, 204/214 cam, TA-49 Turbo, Stockish Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, Translator plus Extender powered. 3680# with pilot ------------------------------------------------ 1987 Turbo T with 5300 miles ------------------------------------------------ 1987 Mazda RX-7 Buick Powered of course! 10.79 @ 126mph Sold ------------------------------------------------ 1993 Mazda RX-7 4.1 Buick Powered 11.20 @ 128mph (2.4 60')!

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Just a Six?? Beachbum Lives Here!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 9,257	If I lived a couple hours away then I would be there, but I'm not close & I have to agree with most of what Mike said for people like myself not going. We are mostly an older group & I dont belive that gas prices scare away most of us. But if your spending $$$ for a trip, you want to be really satisified with the return on the $$$ spent. I don't think that all the badmouthing over the years about their club is helping their cause. I went in 92 but its pretty far for us Canucks. Especially when other events are popping up within an 8 hour drive. Altho, guess we have to see how the other events actually do this year?? Maybe they will suffer as well? I hope not! We just dont have the numbers the bigger Clubs have, so we have to participate before the events are gone for good! That would be a shame! __________________ 87 LTD. Purchased May 88 Doeskin leather, coach lites, moonroof & carpeted trunk. No Factory Hood Ornament! Special order by the VP of GM Canada! Not another like it! Lots of Go Fast goodies! 11.5 is as Fast as I go! Thats what the track told me! It's a Small World, but I wouldn't want to Paint It!!

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Zap A Cornucopia of Goodness Join Date: May 2001 Location: Serving time in the prison of life Posts: 20,678	The replies I have seen and the general attitude of "those in charge" (displayed here and on other Buick Boards) is enough to keep me away, even if I wanted to go, which I don't. Just my curmudgeonly opinion. __________________ Currently between birth and death.

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