THE NG11 Announcement - No hype, just the facts

[Lori]

Here it is… The biggest announcement this NG Committee has ever made… And you'll only see it here because the "other forum" won't allow me to post NG-related info...

This is the one event that I swore would have to take place before I could step down from the Committee. It’s the one we’ve worked toward for more than a year now… And now it’s here. We have it. It’s official.



After hours of work, and bazillions of emails and phone calls, Peggy has secured a pace lap at Indianapolis Motor Speedway – the home of the Indy 500 - during NG11, the 20th Anniversary of the year the Stealth should have been the Pace Car.

All registrants will be permitted onto the track, whether a 3/S or not, but non-3/S’s will be asked to remain at the back of the line for photo-op reasons. The event will take place on Friday morning, so that most weekenders and full-week registrants are already in Indy. Only paid registrants will be allowed to drive on the track.

When asked how fast we’ll be allowed to go, we were simply told, “Oh, don’t worry – it’ll be fast enough.”  Lovin’ it already.

Roger, IndyStealth, will lead our cars directly behind the IMS Pace Car… Oh… Did I mention that our contact is going to try really hard to get IMS to bring the official pace car out of the museum to lead the lap? That isn’t guaranteed yet, but we’re working on it and it looks very positive right now.

We also plan to have a photographer on-hand to take pictures that will be available afterward at an additional cost. We know you’ll want to remember this and will keep you posted on this as well.

I can personally promise you that this Committee will not make this event happen again. This is a one-time opportunity that you definitely don’t want to miss (not to mention it would be really hard to repeat the 20th-Anniversary part). If this is our last NG (and any of them could be, realistically), then we’re going out with a huge bang. Come be a part of it. I promise you won’t regret it.

Watching for your feedback, with baited breath…

[Rocket]

Firstie :)

Ok after reading the post I am timing putting the stealth back together after 3 years of sitting in the garage at the right time! I have been around the track only in the tour, the opportunity to actually drive on that hallowed ground is AMAZING! :)

Thanks for your hard work! and WOW! What an announcement!

(Just don't do what a couple of the Viper guys did and pass the pace car for a hot lap :P )

Brandon

W0000H000!

[Lori]

Lori, AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Also, I totally called it. http://www.3sgto.org/f22/car-show-location-778.html#post16859

and you and alan DENIED it!

:lol:

Actually, you didn't specify IMS. You just said they'd let us around the oval... There's an oval at ORP.

[Granny]

All I can think of now is I have 5 months to get the car ready!

That is so cool!

[Lori]

lol Glad you like it. Keyan, I'm not doing anything. Alan is having a server issue that's doing this.

[stealthify]

Now that is pretty cool! :Clap:

[green-lantern]

Awesome! I knew it! I was hoping so anyway :D

Edit: Finally a post went through, and in the right place! :lo5l:

[CoopKill]

Sahweet! Nice, and I did call it minutes ago!

Any news on Danika? lol

[Granny]

Peggy you rock! :thankyou:

[Jeffwvr4]

This is FANTASIC !!! Thanks Peggy and Lori. And Roger will finally have to put the pacecar stickers back on his doors. ;-)

[Broomfield Racing]

Cant wait! Sounds awesome!

[sublime_whatigo]

Well I guess theres no way I'm working on friday, or fixing cars in the NG parking lot for that matter. Cant wait!!

[Lugnut]

Thats just over the top Lori .. I am soooooooo gonna have to start pulling strings and make damn sure I make it out for this one !!!!

[naptownvr4]

Looks like I chose a good first year to come to the NG:D

[mb3000]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[aaronatstate]

Cant wait!! That is so awesome!!

[MightyMouse]

CRAP!!!.. I typically I would think 5 months would be plenty of time to finish my car, but with my luck lately..........

I only have 5 months to get the car road worthy, race worthy, tested and broken back in!!???...........

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

awesome news!

[CoopKill]

Now I have to give the mice an eviction notice from the RV and secure a trailer for the journey!

[ETMotorsports]

You wanna go we will make sure you get there!!!! This is the year of Granny !!!!

[Granny]

You wanna go we will make sure you get there!!!! This is the year of Granny !!!!

Thank you DJ. :)

I'll see you at the shop on Thursday.
I need to get busy!

[J-Groove]

That is amazing news!!!

Holy cow!

This may have to be my first NG. That is just awesome!

-John

[Jimvr4]

Unbelievable! You guys rocked it this time!

[20G_VR4]

This is motivation for me to get my car on the road. I've always wanted to go to a NG, and this seems like the one to go to.

[x2percentmilk]

Awesome :) I hope im either turbo converted or have a vr4 by then so i can at least keep up :P
Just awesome.

[TT Eric]

Oooooohhh this GREAT!!!!!!!! You're awesome!!!!

I'll be there!!!!!

Eric

[gltasn]

now that sounds very ineresting. i wonder how much to ship my car there and drive it back to ak afterwards. glad to have this news in enough time to set this up. lots to think about! good job btw!

[DuTTch]

thats some seriously good news Lori. Bummer we still cant be there .

[NOMIEZVR4]

Hopefully this time I can attend a NG with a VR-4 of my own!! :D

[2fnloud]

Just awesome....AWESOME!

[Streamline3s]

Awesome! Now this will be a NG to remember!

[RaptorFuelVR4]

really wish i could be there. Its my VR4s 20th anniversary! I think my VR4 is one of the lowest mileage 91s out there with 37k miles. I want to do a lap in my VR4 behind the stealth pace car! But i don't think theirs any way i can be there.

[3kgtSL91]

this is really great!!! awesome!

[Markingtime]

Wish I could go but I already have commitments.

[pezcore]

Peggy and Lori I owe you both a beer (or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice) this year, this is just amazing. NG11 FTMFW!

[GTOJOE]

Holy Shit that's awesome. Wish I was in the USA now :sad:

[Supercar]

Sweet!!!
I guess I would probably have to wash my car....

Philip

[jerggy13]

I think it might be time for me to get to another gathering. The last one I attended was the one we hosted here in St. Louis back in 2003. I think it may be time again. Time to convince the wife.

~John

[IPD]

Holy fucking shit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GTO Assassin]

That's massive news. I absolutely wasn't expecting that. Awesome work all.

Scotty

[Venom13132]

thats pretty awesome!! I have lived here forever and have never driven around the track!

[OhioSpyderman]

Thanks Peggy and Lori :)

Will us Spyder owners be able to do it topless?

(I got to make sure the NG doesn't co-incide with my youngest son's graduation party......)

Should be a blast!!!!!

Bob.

[sbrunthaler]

Wow.

Well, it would cost about 2x 800,- Euro to ship my 3000GT to USA and back to Germany, but if I had the money, I would do it for this great event!

Regards+HNY,
Stefan

[vr4chick]

Time go get the 3000 running, we will definitely be there....

[Sean Johnson]

Just might have to make this NG

[ChargerX3]

Great news. Maybe ill have to drive my butt across the country for once.

[Drweldin]

That's pretty cool....I assume photos will be available for purchase?
They aren't going to let 3000's into the pic are they? Because that would just be blasphemy ;)

[Maximal]

Like people needed another reason to make the NG. :p

[lowflyer]

HOLY CRAP!!!

Ok, I'm signing up definitely.

I took a Winston Cup driving school class at Dover International Speedway, in Delaware, and I remember thinking, how much fun this would be with the Stealth!

I believe the one in Indy is a longer track, so I don't think the banks will be nearly as steep as at Dover. Once you're on the track itself, and you're looking down from the top of that bank, and see how steep it really is, it's SCARY! But it was a scary kind of fun.

Now, how to get both the Straman and the green beast there....

[sixsixfour]

With all the negativity surrounding our platform lately, this really is amazing news that I can't wait to participate in!!!!!

Thanks so much for making this happen!!!!!!!!!!!!

[2fnloud]

With all the negativity surrounding our platform lately, this really is amazing news that I can't wait to participate in!!!!!

Thanks so much for making this happen!!!!!!!!!!!!

What "negativity"? PM or new thread to not highjack this one?

[duke3k]

wow.....

[Ray Pampena]

great job!! ill be there for sure! and with 2 vr4s i wont end up there with the cougar again:)

[Lori]

Thanks, everyone! We're so happy about all the excitement! I can't tell you how difficult it's been to keep this secret for so long. We've literally been working on it for over a year now, trying to make it happen. There's more news coming, but it won't be this big. Could anything, really? :) We just hope to pull everyone out of the woodwork and get an impressive showing. With the historical factor, we think we may even be able to get some news coverage on this. I won't know for a few months, but it's an option we're looking into. Keep talking! All your enthusiasm is getting me REALLY excited for this amazing event!

[jrod]

That is Badass!! I am going to try and bring the VR4 and the Viper this year.. Maybe No shine for me.. See you guys in June. ;)

[CoreyB]

WOW. Makes me want to keep the VR4. Might be time to tear it apart.

[Maximal]

Lori, had a question over on rbk about convertables on the pace lap. Is that going to be an issue?

[93STLTH]

I called it in the NG thread!! :-) This will be awesome! I'm glad I can make it this year. I think we need some good video taken of this, just pics won't be enough. I'm willing to chip in for a professional video crew.

[Atrosity]

I called it in the NG thread!! :-) This will be awesome! I'm glad I can make it this year. I think we need some good video taken of this, just pics won't be enough. I'm willing to chip in for a professional video crew.


Tom I might go!! Care to caravan??

[Boomer3000]

Yes this year will be awesome.... I deff need to get my butt in gear and get a Running 3s.... VR4 or not!!!

[bluespire]

This is F'ing awesome! Will definitely not miss this. And my radiator better not explode again, lol.

[Lori]

Not sure about the convertibles thing. We'll check on it and get an answer for you.

[Roybatty]

Indianapolis Motor Speedway, W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN - Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Indianapolis+Motor+Speedway,+W+16th+St,+Indianap olis,+IN&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=29.578161,56.25&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Indianapolis+Motor+Speedway,+3800+W+16th+St, +Indianapolis,+Indiana+46222&ll=39.794227,-86.225767&spn=0.027962,0.054932&t=h&z=14)

Gonna have to go to this one! Road trip! Will it be family friendly?

:hurray:

[Chris]

All I can say is... I'll be there! For the first time, some braziliam guys will be there!

Congrats Lori.

Chris, Brazil.

[Atrosity]

All I can say is... I'll be there! For the first time, some braziliam guys will be there!

Congrats Lori.

Chris, Brazil.


With a 3s?? holy crap!

[Chris]

With a 3s?? holy crap!

nahh.. I don't think so... may some rental in the back of the line, no problem. We just want to join this historical moment.

[Granny]

WOW. Makes me want to keep the VR4. Might be time to tear it apart.
Yes it is. :)


Indianapolis Motor Speedway, W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN - Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Indianapolis+Motor+Speedway,+W+16th+St,+Indianap olis,+IN&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=29.578161,56.25&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Indianapolis+Motor+Speedway,+3800+W+16th+St, +Indianapolis,+Indiana+46222&ll=39.794227,-86.225767&spn=0.027962,0.054932&t=h&z=14)

Gonna have to go to this one! Road trip! Will it be family friendly?

:hurray:

A lot of members bring their families.
Some stay at a different hotels where it is quieter but most of us pervs don't come out until the childen are safe in bed. :cheers2:

[The Hawk]

MMmmmm thinking about bringing the hawk back out for this one. I don't normally have a Mohawk but this may be worth growing it out again. LMAO
And I don't mind cooking for the banquet again as long as I have a little heads up this time lmao

Thanks Lori this is gonna be awesome.

Sam
Green Mohawk GUy

[IPD]

yeah...i'll probably end up staying with family. maybe, maybe not. it might be less pain to just stay on teh west side in avon/plainfield than to deal with coming from castleton/beer creek.

[3000crazy]

I will DEFINITELY be there!!! I mean I was gonna come anyway but now I have to lol... I bet this year will be the biggest ng showing ever! We might even manage more then three oklahoma3s members there and maybe even more then two Oklahoma3s cars.... I think I might bring two myself... if I get a couple projects finished...

[green-lantern]

Time go get the 3000 running, we will definitely be there....


Just might have to make this NG

Sean, you don't sound as sure as Linda. Tow that car to my house and I'll help get it running if you agree to go. :)

[Sparty]

Wow, this is just an amazing activity for the NG. Not sure with a new job on the horizon if I will be able to go, but I'm sure going to try. The RT/TT should be back on the road by then, if IPS will get me the parts I ordered on Black Friday. Guess I better call them tomorrow.

[Tsi_shinobi]

so do we have a set date? :)

[beepbeep]

I need to get busy!

Tick tock, tick tock


Lots of big news these days. Awesome work, Peggy, Lori and anyone else involved. Luckily our car is all ready to go...... :7Up:

[CoopKill]

Tick tock, tick tock


Lots of big news these days. Awesome work, Peggy, Lori and anyone else involved. Luckily our car is all ready to go...... :7Up::BlahBlah: Braggart :Tongue_001:

[IPD]

i'm going into debt. i'm going to paint my car on credit, because the funds won't be saved by the time this goes down. but it'll be worth it. :)

[93STLTH]

Tom I might go!! Care to caravan??

You can try, but I'm a certified road warrior. Most people can't put in the wheel time that I can. We can definitely talk about it.

[3000GTCSULB]

Sounds interesting...might be worth the trip for an experience like this. What's the date? Maybe I can convince my brother to go.

[beepbeep]

:BlahBlah: Braggart :Tongue_001:


:GroupHug:

[Mitsu_fan]

so do we have a set date? :)

Check out 3000GT / Stealth National Gathering 2010 - (http://www.3sng.org) for your answer! The sign-up page isn't active yet, but the rest looks looks accurate.

[IndyStealth]

And Roger will finally have to put the pacecar stickers back on his doors. ;-)

Already in the works, my friend.:D

[Lori]

You guys sure know how to make a girl feel good! Thanks for all the positive comments. We've got more news, but like I said.... It's little compared to this. I'll say this much... If we have 200 cars show up, I'd have to agree to do another one... Just sayin'...... :)

[onebadmollafolla]

Sincerely considering this. Trying to talk the roommate into partaking as well. Though he does drive a 2010 Camaro SS that he would bring along. I'll be honest, I'm excited!

[Lori]

Sincerely considering this. Trying to talk the roommate into partaking as well. Though he does drive a 2010 Camaro SS that he would bring along. I'll be honest, I'm excited!

We'll let him come if he promises to let me run his Camaro around the road course once or twice. :)

[onebadmollafolla]

We'll let him come if he promises to let me run his Camaro around the road course once or twice. :)

Funny thing is he would more than likely allow that. It's an auto though.

[IPD]

that gives me an AWESOME idea. can we get replica decals for the 91 pacecar? i would LOVE some for mine. not the "1991" decals necessarily, but the IMS logo, the crossed flags, or some such. :)

[Lori]

hmmmmmmmmmm

[2fnloud]

I called it in the NG thread!! :-) This will be awesome! I'm glad I can make it this year. I think we need some good video taken of this, just pics won't be enough. I'm willing to chip in for a professional video crew.

I was wondering if the community had a member that was a good video editor? We could have in car cameras maybe some set up for around the grandstand. Give copies of all the footage to that said person and let them put together a video that could be sold to help cover costs for NEXT NG.

[2fnloud]

nahh.. I don't think so... may some rental in the back of the line, no problem. We just want to join this historical moment.

Chris,

Unless you wanted to drive, I don't think that you would have any problem finding a member to ride shotgun for that lap.

[93STLTH]

I was wondering if the community had a member that was a good video editor? We could have in car cameras maybe some set up for around the grandstand. Give copies of all the footage to that said person and let them put together a video that could be sold to help cover costs for NEXT NG.

I'm definitely gonna do the in car video. I've got one of those windshield mounts for my vid camera.

[Show Killer]

Sweet news....i have driven around Texas Motor Speedway 2 different times. The banks are pretty steep but in a fun kind of way. They let us get up to about 115 mph on 1 of the runs we did. Good job Peggy and Lori !

[Ninja Performance]

This is pretty cool stuff!
Peggy Rocks, as usual!

-Chris

[deemo99]

Peggy, you are awesome.

[GTO Assassin]

You guys need to get in touch with the local media. This would be good for their 6 o'clock news.

Scotty

[3KVT]

so stoked for NG this year!!! This is going to be awesome!!

[Lori]

As for video editing, there is a member who said he'd do stuff like that for me... Not sure if he's still willing, but I can look into it. I'm pretty sure he would. I'll look into getting a professional to video it, but it may be cost prohibitive. We're already going out on a limb by including this with your registrations.

[TonyM]

Oh wow.

Been marinating on the thought of selling my car, but might need to scratch that with this opportunity. Haven't been to a NG since 2005.

Great work Lori and Peggy, very cool event.

[Atrosity]

You can try, but I'm a certified road warrior. Most people can't put in the wheel time that I can. We can definitely talk about it.

ill be all cracked out on monster energy drinks!! :D I can do it!!!

[Dbeltran24]

WOW!!!!!!! I definately can't miss this one. No more days off for me. Need to save up all my leave for this one. Hopefully I finish my build before then.

[DG]

So what are the dates for this thing?

DG

[1992redvr-4]

Man, I'm either gonna have to fall into some major cash or I'm gonna have to make a lap hauling mine on a tow truck.

I'm definately gonna try to make it with or without my vr4, this will be my first NG.

[TonyM]

June 21 - 26 according to the website.

[Beau_Jester]

I hope I can get the Stealth assembled, painted and on the road for this one. It will be like a new car. If I don't, I can always drive the 3000GT. I am definitely not going to miss this NG. I have already put in for vacation time.

I hope the Stealths get to lead the pack during the pace lap. It is only fair for the Dodge Stealth to get top billing and get its due credit just as it was originally announced as the Official Pace Car before politics and irrational thinking substituted the Viper as the ceremonial leader of the pack. No disrespect to the 3000GT of which I am also a proud owner.

[IPD]

I hope I can get the Stealth assembled, painted and on the road for this one. It will be like a new car. If I don't, I can always drive the 3000GT. I am definitely not going to miss this NG. I have already put in for vacation time.

I hope the Stealths get to lead the pack during the pace lap. It is only fair for the Dodge Stealth to get top billing and get its due credit just as it was originally announced as the Official Pace Car before politics and irrational thinking substituted the Viper as the ceremonial leader of the pack. No disrespect to the 3000GT of which I am also a proud owner.

the lead car should be the one in the museum, imho. the ones immediately behind it should be any and all pace-car replicas that are in attendance. after that, fair game.

p.s.

can i have position #7?

[Lori]

The only positions that have been decided are that of the IMS Pace Car (which hopefully will be the Stealth from the museum), and Roger's pace car. Any other pace cars that attend will be directly behind Roger. Non-3/S's will be at the back of the line for photo reasons (I'm sure you can ALL appreciate that). Beyond that, we've made no decisions. There are certainly many options... Some that have been considered are: Stealths then 3000GT's, lining up in order of registration number, lining up with members who have attended the most NG's first and on down the line from there... I believe it's only fair that Sponsors driving a 3/S will be behind the pace cars, but even that is still to be determined. There are A LOT of factors involved in this one... Very complicated, but very fun!!! Loving the positive feedback. Wouldn't it be great if the one year we get to do this happens to also be the year with the most 3/S's in attendance? Sounds like many of you will be coming out of the woodwork. You have no idea how happy that makes the Committee, or how "worth it" all this work becomes... Thanks again for all the positive feedback and all the bazillions of emails I've received. You sure can put a smile on a tired girl's face!

[IPD]

how about, "lined up in order of production number"?

[pezcore]

registration number makes the most sense, and would be the easiest to organize.

[IPD]

registration number makes the most sense, and would be the easiest to organize.

i suppose. but it also means that the front is going to be packed with retirees and people who work independently. DOD schmucks like myself are going to be saddled somewhere in the back. not that there's anything wrong with that--but you will see some stratification.

[Lori]

I'm sure we're also going to take into account the photography. This event will be epic and will be a once-in-a-lifetime kind of thing. We want to make sure it's PERFECT. We worked harder for this one lap than we work for the whole NG put together. It'd BETTER be perfect.

[Emilie@GZP]

ill be all cracked out on monster energy drinks!! :D I can do it!!!

you better be there. Hans and I really will not take no for an answer :lol:

[vr4z06]

OUTFRIKKINSTANDING!!!
This is so much more than an opportunity!!!
I am so hoping my VR holds togther for this!!!! Number 3 for me and so sad I had to miss so many.

[Joe R]

I'll can't wait to go around the track!!!!:w00t:

[DrkZide]

I can't find the official NG page! I have the flu so I'm brain dead anyway

[rdmelton]

I can't find the official NG page! I have the flu so I'm brain dead anyway

3000GT / Stealth National Gathering 2010 - (http://www.3sng.org/)

[Dbeltran24]

Heads up, on 3SNG.org, 3SI is still listed as a sponser. Someone should change that to 3SGTO.

Also, the register button doesn't work. Is all the info on the NG site up to date?

[onebadmollafolla]

Heads up, on 3SNG.org, 3SI is still listed as a sponser. Someone should change that to 3SGTO.

Also, the register button doesn't work. Is all the info on the NG site up to date?

I've got it announced on the Facebook page. I can illustrate that 3SGTO is the sole forum sponsor if Alan can confirm it.

[Alan92RTTT]

We have not updated 3sng.org for 2011 yet.

[L_P]

oh, yeah!

[DuTTch]

Sweet news....i have driven around Texas Motor Speedway 2 different times. The banks are pretty steep but in a fun kind of way. They let us get up to about 115 mph on 1 of the runs we did. Good job Peggy and Lori !

I was there, one time I got upto 135 hehe

[Lori]

Good news for Spyder owners! You CAN run the lap topless!

[beepbeep]

The only positions that have been decided are that of the IMS Pace Car (which hopefully will be the Stealth from the museum), and Roger's pace car. Any other pace cars that attend will be directly behind Roger. Non-3/S's will be at the back of the line for photo reasons (I'm sure you can ALL appreciate that). Beyond that, we've made no decisions. There are certainly many options... Some that have been considered are: Stealths then 3000GT's, lining up in order of registration number, lining up with members who have attended the most NG's first and on down the line from there... I believe it's only fair that Sponsors driving a 3/S will be behind the pace cars, but even that is still to be determined. There are A LOT of factors involved in this one... Very complicated, but very fun!!! Loving the positive feedback. Wouldn't it be great if the one year we get to do this happens to also be the year with the most 3/S's in attendance? Sounds like many of you will be coming out of the woodwork. You have no idea how happy that makes the Committee, or how "worth it" all this work becomes... Thanks again for all the positive feedback and all the bazillions of emails I've received. You sure can put a smile on a tired girl's face!

I suggest you let people bid on positions...make money for the next NG. :D

[IPD]

lol!^

just as long as owners with 1995 base 3kgt's that have been awd converted get to drive side by side. ;)

[Lori]

Good luck. But actually, NO ONE can drive side-by-side.

[OhioSpyderman]

Good news for Spyder owners! You CAN run the lap topless!

Woot!!!

Thanks Lori :)

Bob. :)

[IPD]

Good luck. But actually, NO ONE can drive side-by-side.

so our "one lap" is going to wrap 3/4ths of the way around the track?

[2fnloud]

So you think that we have enough cars to equal 1.88 miles huh?

[IPD]

depends on spacing. if we get 100 cars out there, i'd say it's possible.

[2fnloud]

it would take more than 100 cars to cover 3/4 of the length of that track. It would take 656 3s cars bumper to bumper to circle the track completely.

[IPD]

you think we're going to be driving bumper to bumper? rofl!

[2fnloud]

No I pointed that out to show you how many car it would take and prove it would take more than 100 cars to cover 3/4 of the track. what idiot would think you would drive bumper to bumper anywere....ish.

[Granny]

Stealths should go first.
I was told 120mph just to stay on the track!
I've never driven 120mph so I'll just hang in the back!

[IPD]

Stealths should go first.
I was told 120mph just to stay on the track!
I've never driven 120mph so I'll just hang in the back!

if that's true...(and the "no side-by-side" stuff is too) then i doubt they'll allow passing. so in that case, we should be lined up by hp; highest numbers in front. :p

[2fnloud]

Stealths should go first.
I was told 120mph just to stay on the track!
I've never driven 120mph so I'll just hang in the back!

Granny, the banks are only 9 degrees, I don't think that you need to be going 120 to stay on a turn that slopes 9 degrees.

[Lori]

Oh geez... Here we go. I MAY have misunderstood - I have no clue. I was told that our pace cars cannot go side-by-side with the IMS pace car. It's my assumption that no one will be side-by-side, but I could be wrong on that. Remember - NOT A CAR GIRL. Just doing the best I can, and maybe I misunderstood. We are NOT going to drive them crazy asking them all of these questions. We can find out some of this when we get there or when we talk to them again, but I won't (and Peggy won't) continue calling them for every little thing. LET IT GO. Enjoy the fact that we're going to get to do this. If we drive them crazy, they can still take it away. Let's focus on the positive and not worry about the unknowns.

[Maximal]

Most pace laps I've been on or heard of are single file just to make it as safe as possible. With that said pace laps are typically around 60mph but, depending on the driver of the pace vehicle, can go a bit quicker. I wouldn't be expecting anything near 100mph though. :p

[IPD]

Most pace laps I've been on or heard of are single file just to make it as safe as possible. With that said pace laps are typically around 60mph but, depending on the driver of the pace vehicle, can go a bit quicker. I wouldn't be expecting anything near 100mph though. :p

that's pretty much what i was expecting. 60 mph is easy to do 3-wide on a track like that--but it may very well be single-file. i'd LOVE to get the chance to go balls out for a lap though. ;)

p.s.

...that gives me an idea. i wonder if i could get the base commander on board with a public track day. use the 12,000' runway for a top-speed dragstrip....

[Zero-X3]

O WOW cant wait!!!!!!

[Ninja Performance]

Vicki and I were discussing this on our trip to our SC house yesterday (more sanding the floors...yay...)

I said it should go like this, and it would make for great pictures:

Go by year. 1991 first thru 1999 last
and as much as you can go by color. So Front of the line is 1991's rows of Red, then rows of black, then white etc.

As they are rolling by the Pictures of the progression of the platform would be rolling by and all in color sections.

As far as Stealth/3000GT, that's a coin toss. The pace is a stealth, so even though I am partial to the 3000GT, maybe stealth? Or maybe alternating line by line.

I think this would be best.

-Chris

[x2percentmilk]

I say lottery.

[FluffyCow]

I'm supremely jealous of all of you that can attend the NG...

I'll have to look into it but I highly doubt I'd be able to go, but damn, would a lap around Indianapolis Speedway be the highlight of my life...

[green-lantern]

Stealths should go first.
I was told 120mph just to stay on the track!
I've never driven 120mph so I'll just hang in the back!

They would fall off the track during yellow flags if that were the case.


I say lottery.

This! Or green 95 3000GT's with an AWD/TT conversions 1st.

[CoopKill]

Lottery x3

[2fnloud]

How about we just be grateful that we are going to get to lap IMS? I am sure NG committee has more thins to worry about then getting stressed out by reading all our opinions about how this is "going to line up".

You get what you get, don't throw a fit.

[CoopKill]

No worries dude, just having a civil discussion with excitement about things to come. I hope we have not upset you much...

[IPD]

Or green (and or formerly green) 95 3000GT's with an AWD/TT conversions 1st.

ftfy. :p

[Lori]

Thank you, Steve. Guys, just keep it civil and realize that we're going to make a decision based on way more than you're going to take into account. I'm not looking forward to it. This will be a VERY difficult decision to make, and we know some people are going to get pissed off.... Please just remember to be glad you're doing this, we're not charging you an arm and a leg for it (the NG is eating the cost of this, and it's substantial), and trust us to make an informed decision. If you want to discuss, that's fine, but keep it civil, don't criticize each other's thoughts, and remember that I'm reading it. And DON'T WORRY - we'll keep you informed of what we decide and exactly how.

[CoopKill]

I have no clue as to what "fit" Steve was refering to. No one is being uncivil. We were just throwing ideas out there as they pop in our heads.

It is fun to speculate and be excited about things to come. It was made clear previously as to how things would be decided and noone protested the fact.

Should we not discuss and have some fun while here?


Edit: Lori, no one is questioning or bitching about the event or how it is ran/scheduled. I/We all appreciate the effort you and others have put forth to make this happen. Please don't take the discussions so literal. It is just excitement welling up and flowing over...
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[IPD]

lori, if it's not too forward, i'd appreciate a PM with precisely how much this is additionally setting the committee back. i would like to see if i can contribute.

[2fnloud]

No worries dude, just having a civil discussion with excitement about things to come. I hope we have not upset you much...

It's all good, I wouldn't even say I was upset, nor did I think anyone was having a fit. The phrase wasn't meant to be a flat out attack, sorry if it was taken that was taken that way.

[Lori]

Ok, a few additional things... First of all, no, I won't publish or PM the exact amount it's setting us back. That's primarily because we'll never know what it's adding to our insurance cost. Anyone who wishes to contribute is certainly able to pick up a sponsorship or something like that - we always welcome donations, although they're not necessary. CoopKill - it's not about everyone bitching now.. I've seen this happen too many times. Everyone discusses what they think is best, then it comes time for the event and we don't do it their way and they'll confront me (time and time again) during the event to discuss it. That's where my concen is. OF COURSE being excited is good, and discussing it in such a way is a great thing. It's like when we choose a location... Everyone discusses, everyone gets all excited, then they find out the location and they get all pissy because it's not where they wanted it. Forget about the $5M insurance policy that costs us $10-15k for one week... Or forget that the track wasn't available... Or whatever... They get pissy and it turns into this major debate, which in the end goes sour. We want to make sure this one never goes sour. It's way too cool of an event for that.

[beepbeep]

Everyone discusses what they think is best, then it comes time for the event and we don't do it their way and they'll confront me (time and time again) during the event to discuss it. That's where my concen is.

So, basically, you need a bodyguard against the sandy vajayjays, yes? Just punch them in the throats and then ask for comments. :p JK

I know how easy it is for the whiners to get their panties in a bunch and not act like adults. MOST of us understand what you are doing and how difficult it is to put together. And MOST of us appreciate a great deal what you are doing for the community, free of charge and at the expense of your our time.

[CoopKill]

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[Tos]

Hmmmm... :)

[Granny]

They would fall off the track during yellow flags if that were the case.

Probably not the best choice of words. :Doh:

How about for better steering control?

[pezcore]

lori, if it's not too forward, i'd appreciate a PM with precisely how much this is additionally setting the committee back. i would like to see if i can contribute.

Wow, just for that, automatics in the back :p

[IPD]

Wow, just for that, automatics in the back :p

wow, just for that, traitorous sonsobitches who intend to sell their 3/s's get to be in the back.

[green-lantern]

wow, just for that, automatics in the back :p

+1 :)

[IPD]

paul, you're an asshole.

[motomaniac06]

im with chris I think they should go in year starting with 91 then working its way to 99. then in each year put them in groups of color. It would be sweet for the media to see the progression through the years. also the stealths should go first since its the 20th anniversary of the STEALTH pace car. In the end what ever you guys decide ill be happy just to be part of this

[IPD]

i could go for "organized by color", as long as i bring up the rear. ;)

[pezcore]

wow, just for that, traitorous sonsobitches who intend to sell their 3/s's get to be in the back.

I am perfectly ok with driving the track near the end of the line in my STI. I'll even race you at the drags with it :)

I've been a 3Ser since 2003, I've paid my dues :p

[IPD]

I am perfectly ok with driving the track near the end of the line in my STI. I'll even race you at the drags with it :)

I've been a 3Ser since 2003, I've paid my dues :p

same here. but i haven't tried to sell my car. i've thought about it (like any 3/s veteran has) but i've never done it. never even posted a thread about it.

you WOULD offer to race me. lol! that'll have to wait for another fiscal year. the 10k i'm dropping this year is all cosmetic. ;)

[Maximal]

Does order really matter that much guys? I'm fine with doing it totally random...I just think it's cool we just get to do it at all. It's going to be just as exciting whether you're the first car behind the pace car or the 100th car behind it.

[Ninja Performance]

Can tow vehicles go?

-Chris

[GTOJOE]

can cars on flat beds go? hahaha

[spfan]

Does order really matter that much guys? I'm fine with doing it totally random...I just think it's cool we just get to do it at all. It's going to be just as exciting whether you're the first car behind the pace car or the 100th car behind it.

I say there has to be some kind of order. This will avoid pure chaos of everyone trying to get in front when the event comes around. I like the idea of by year, by color. especially if we could line up in rows of say three. Maybe even get cars that are identical (first gen, same color) in the same row of three. If there are that many. Same for stock body panels vs. body kits? just thoughts to throw out. Would take a lot of effort. Thanks again for putting all of this on, Lori! I'm going to try and make this one.

[Maximal]

I say there has to be some kind of order. This will avoid pure chaos of everyone trying to get in front when the event comes around. I like the idea of by year, by color. especially if we could line up in rows of say three. Maybe even get cars that are identical (first gen, same color) in the same row of three. If there are that many. Same for stock body panels vs. body kits? just thoughts to throw out. Would take a lot of effort. Thanks again for putting all of this on, Lori! I'm going to try and make this one.

I'm not saying there shouldn't be any organization...I was more questioning why everyone wants to be up front.

[bluespire]

I say there has to be some kind of order. This will avoid pure chaos of everyone trying to get in front when the event comes around. I like the idea of by year, by color. especially if we could line up in rows of say three. Maybe even get cars that are identical (first gen, same color) in the same row of three. If there are that many. Same for stock body panels vs. body kits? just thoughts to throw out. Would take a lot of effort. Thanks again for putting all of this on, Lori! I'm going to try and make this one.
Actually, I think trying to make a specific order would just complicate the process, and start to take joy of being in such a parade out of it. I certainly don't want to pissed off while driving the lap because somebody decided to be late, but just early enough that concessions are made and everyone has to move to allow them in, and then it happens again. It could also end up taking more than twice as long to set up, depending on how much staging are there is. IF there is going to be any kind of order, it better be very easy to discern who is in what category, and there should be maybe 3 categories at most.

Going by years is wholly complicated, because you will undoubtedly have cars like mine, that is a '94 with an ALL '98 body style. Only my headlights and quarter panels are original. That should change a bit as I put the AA back on. My point is that putting my car up front with the other '94s would just confuse people if it is announced that they are going in order of year, and just look distasteful. It would be much easier to say, "Classic Body Style", "Partial Body Style", "Full kit Body Style". It would make it easy to organize, give spectators a chance to see what the cars originally looked like, and allow them to see what people have done to customize them. It also gives a sort of, "Here is how things progressed on the platform" concept (although it may not be true, but they don't know that).

[Lori]

Just a quick note... We won't be making exceptions for people being late. It absolutely won't be done on this one. You snooze, you lose. That simple. IMS won't mess around, and we can't mess around.

[DG]

How about arranging the cars by colour so they spell out "www.3sgto.org" as a giant banner?

DG

[2fnloud]

That would be cool but I think that we will be required to keep in a single file line, for safety reasons.

[spfan]

Actually, I think trying to make a specific order would just complicate the process, and start to take joy of being in such a parade out of it. I certainly don't want to pissed off while driving the lap because somebody decided to be late, but just early enough that concessions are made and everyone has to move to allow them in, and then it happens again. It could also end up taking more than twice as long to set up, depending on how much staging are there is. IF there is going to be any kind of order, it better be very easy to discern who is in what category, and there should be maybe 3 categories at most.

Going by years is wholly complicated, because you will undoubtedly have cars like mine, that is a '94 with an ALL '98 body style. Only my headlights and quarter panels are original. That should change a bit as I put the AA back on. My point is that putting my car up front with the other '94s would just confuse people if it is announced that they are going in order of year, and just look distasteful. It would be much easier to say, "Classic Body Style", "Partial Body Style", "Full kit Body Style". It would make it easy to organize, give spectators a chance to see what the cars originally looked like, and allow them to see what people have done to customize them. It also gives a sort of, "Here is how things progressed on the platform" concept (although it may not be true, but they don't know that).

Grouping cars by body style would be fine as well. In terms of easy lineup, it could probably be made as part of the registration process. When you register you must put in what kind of vehicle you'll be driving in the lap (including year, body trim (RT vs ES for example, or kit), maybe color, etc), that way the organizers can simply assign you a number in the line so that the appropriate cars are grouped together (however the organizers want to do that). If it's not single file, then just make rows. Say for example, you get Row 3, spot 3, then you'd be in the 3rd row back on the right side (assuming 3 wide). Doing it at the time of registration would allow time for the organizers to determine the best way to group cars together, and everyone would get assigned a spot number when they show up. This just risks that some people wouldn't show up, and maybe have holes that would need to be filled. Alternatively, you could have them register that info when people actually show up at the hotel the first day. That way you know they'd be there, but there'd just be less time to organize the info and assign spot numbers. Just my thoughts.

[IPD]

:)...i really don't care where i end up. i'm fairly certain that you'll be able to pick out which one is mine from orbit. :D

[93STLTH]

How about the people who drive the furthest to get there gets to go up front? :7Up:

J/K of course.....:Innocent:

One thing that would be cool... if we could do it... line the cars up behind the start finish line and have us kiss the bricks.

[Lori]

You're ruining my fun!! Already planned on that. We'll photo it, too, of course.

[93STLTH]

Nice!!

[Show Killer]

I'm thinking since the Stealth was supposed to be the pace car the Stealths should be up front. Put those copy cat 3000gt's behind us. Then, arrange the Stealths in order of who has been to the most Ng's.

p.s. - I have only missed 1.

[DuTTch]

you are all retards seriously, who the fuck cares whos where?

[GTOJOE]

That's right. If i'm not there then nothing matters anyway :p As long as the official pace cars are at the lead the rest of you can just get a lottery vote. Leave poor Lori alone.

[IPD]

...because i'm bored, stuck for work 9-11 hours a day, 7-days a week, and suffering from GO1B. so yes, i'll mindlessly BS as i damn well please. :p

[Alan92RTTT]

you are all retards seriously, who the fuck cares whos where?

Oh your just bitter that you can't go :p

[Granny]

Lets be honest about this.
Most of the time we can't even get organized enough to caravan from the hotel to events.
Remember the Graceland caravan? :runaway:
So who here has enough pull to call in an act from God to get 150 cars lined up in a particular order? :Bow:

[Emilie@GZP]

Someone bring Lori a whip. That'll get them boys in line REAL fast! :lol:

[Roybatty]

Lets be honest about this.
Most of the time we can't even get organized enough to caravan from the hotel to events.
Remember the Graceland caravan? :runaway:
So who here has enough pull to call in an act from God to get 150 cars lined up in a particular order? :Bow:

The K.I.S.S. principal certainly applies here.

[dpfsharkbait]

I'd go by vin production number... but my vote doesn't count anyway

[Lori]

All ideas are being considered.

[x2percentmilk]

All ideas being lottery :P

[BluDevl]

No I pointed that out to show you how many car it would take and prove it would take more than 100 cars to cover 3/4 of the track. what idiot would think you would drive bumper to bumper anywere....ish.

Well if you have ever been to the UMG, it only takes about 50 ish 3/S's to stretch 3 miles.... Minnesota 3/S • View topic - Upper Midwest 3/S Gathering -- May 18-20 (http://www.forums.mn3s.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2424&start=105) Pretty sure if we have 100 3/S's then we may have to drive pretty close to one another.

[Geordon]

I like the idea of early models to late models, even if it was by 1G Stealth, 1G 3000GT, 2G Stealth, etc., with modifieds at the end of the 3S line. Late arriving cars get a spot with the non-3S lappers. I also like the idea of grouping colors and/or trims. The suggestion of providing enough info at registration to allow the committee to sort it all out sounds good, too.

[DuTTch]

Oh your just bitter that you can't go :p

jan says, dont count us out yet, she opted to stop in Indy on the way to my dads birthday, like do a Mon- Thu morning so we dont break our streak. And then u will have to create a special special registration package just for us so you have more work!!

[DuTTch]

Lets be honest about this.
Most of the time we can't even get organized enough to caravan from the hotel to events.
Remember the Graceland caravan? :runaway:
So who here has enough pull to call in an act from God to get 150 cars lined up in a particular order? :Bow:

I am with you , knowing these 3S ppl, they will get lost on an oval.................

[IPD]

I am with you , knowing these 3S ppl, they will get lost on an oval.................

stfu and go back to dry humping chrome things.

[3kgt2nv]

hay dont know if its been mentioned but has anyone tried to contact the guy that bought the original pace car to be part of this since it would be in honor of his car and it would be awsome if that car was at the head of the pack

[2fnloud]

THE Original is in Indy's museum, the back up(s) for a lack of a better word was sold to the public. And it has been mentioned how the NG committee was trying to negotiate so it would lead our lap.

[IPD]

it'd be way cool if we had the PPG pace car up there.....

[DuTTch]

if nobody will step it up , it will have to be cancelled

[2fnloud]

Really!?! Youu HAD to post that? Do you honestly think that Lori would announce this just to mess it up?

[DuTTch]

Its my annual task

[Lori]

Mark, back off.

[DuTTch]

Hey Lori, how ya doin , happy Valentines day

[DuTTch]

My smiley face is in my avatar pic

[n2nsanity]

At least 3 of us from within 5 minutes of each other will be going. And we're 11 hours away. I don't see how this could turn out with less than 200 people. That's only 4 people per state.

Very Excited :)

No more updates?

[DuTTch]

At least 3 of us from within 5 minutes of each other will be going. And we're 11 hours away. I don't see how this could turn out with less than 200 people. That's only 4 people per state.

Very Excited :)

No more updates?

0 from Tennesee.....................
1 from Oklahoma
1 from arkansas
1 from california
0 from new mexico
1 from colorado
1 from utah
0 from oregon
0 from alaska
0 from hawaii
0 from washington state

Just to name a few


Your avarages are dropping quick here already

[n2nsanity]

Where are you getting these numbers? Is there an official roll call somewhere? 4 people per state shouldn't be too high of expectations.
And if your #s are definates, then you can add at least 3 from NC. That's not including anyone from 3sx.

[IPD]

yeah, but you'll have like 20 people from TN and GA combined--if not more.

[93STLTH]

There's always plenty of people who say they're gonna go, but then find a reason not to. It's true for any event. If gas is $5 a gallon this summer it'll definitely influence some peoples plans.

[CoopKill]

Your numbers Duttch?

Are you starting a list? That one needs updated.

Minimum 3 from Washington as of now.





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[Lori]

Update: We're hoping to open registration today. Duttch's numbers aren't for this year.... He's just grumpy because he can't make it this year.

[green-lantern]

Update: We're hoping to open registration today. Duttch's numbers aren't for this year.... He's just grumpy because he can't make it this year.

He thinks nobody will go since he isn't going.

I know of at least 3 from TN that will be there.

[n2nsanity]

Update: We're hoping to open registration today. Duttch's numbers aren't for this year.... He's just grumpy because he can't make it this year.

What kind of turnout have we had over the previous years? From the pics I've seen, it looks like 50 or so each year

[93STLTH]

What kind of turnout have we had over the previous years? From the pics I've seen, it looks like 50 or so each year

You're a little low. More like 80 to 100 each year. With the opportunity to lap the IMS this year, there should well over 100 cars. I'm making the 2000 mile trip from San Diego.

[Alan92RTTT]

We've averaged about 115 for the last 3 years. Highest was 225 in 2005

[Lori]

Get ready, boys.... Registration will open as soon as I have final confirmation from the hotels.

[2fnloud]

Sweeettt

[CoopKill]

Is there a specific place Rv-ers have been staying? Suggestions?



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[Boomer3000]

Woot getting excited!!!

[RTTTTed]

I drove a Lap at Detroit Grand Isle during a Grand Prix race in '08 at VOI X. It was great and on TV. Sure didn't make the vette girls happy. lol.

That was in my Viper though.

[Show Killer]

WooooHoooo...i am the 3rd person registered!

3S National Gathering 2011 Registration (http://www.3sng.org/signup11/summary.php)

[CoopKill]

#4 baby!



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[2fnloud]

You guys are funny.

[CoopKill]

You guys are funny.

No, we are excited!



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[CoopKill]

I seen something about driving school on the totals of attending page, but nowhere to sign up for it.

What's the story?



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[R/T93]

PAID, SUCKAS! WA state represent!

[IPD]

yeah...not gonna register THIS early. give me a month or so.

[Alan92RTTT]

I seen something about driving school on the totals of attending page, but nowhere to sign up for it.

What's the story?
Registration is not really open and their are a few "issues".

[TT Eric]

Registration is not really open and their are a few "issues".

I registered # 7!

Should I wait for the payment ? Not that I mind, but I didn't saw the early registration special on. If there is no rebate, I will pay right away instead of waiting.

Thanks

Eric

[CoopKill]

PAID, SUCKAS! WA state represent!
Thinking at least three more!

Now to get those Oreeegawniuns in the mix!



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[93STLTH]

#9 registered and paid!!

[n2nsanity]

registration page not working every time i try it

[R/T93]

The link is kind of messed up, change the "2010" to "2011" in the web address :)

[n2nsanity]

ah, I didn't even notice the url, lol
actually its signup10 instead of signup11, so it's not that noticable
I did see there were only womens 09 shirts for sale tho

[Alan92RTTT]

The link is kind of messed up, change the "2010" to "2011" in the web address :)

Hum... I wonder if that's part of the not officially open thing;)

[CoopKill]

:lmao:

[Show Killer]

What have i gone and done? :)

[DuTTch]

What have i gone and done? :)

He pulled a DuTTch lol

[OhioSpyderman]

Great....see you guy LAST year....

Bob. ;)

[IPD]

"i need your help to get back to the year....nineteen eighty five."

[Lori]

You guys are sooooo bad. Not to mention impatient. :) Unlike me, of course.

[i3igpete]

oops i just registered too... is that bad?

[Lori]

lol And do you honestly care??

[bluespire]

You guys are sooooo bad. Not to mention impatient. :) Unlike me, of course.
Do we have an ETA on when the system will be properly functioning?

[Alan92RTTT]

Do we have an ETA on when the system will be properly functioning?

http://www.3sgto.org/f2/ng11-registration-open-3794.html

[JohnnyTurbo]

yeah, but you'll have like 20 people from TN and GA combined--if not more.Shit, STL crew will bring 20 people.

[bluespire]

Shit, STL crew will bring 20 people.
Yep, 2 from STL right here!

[95gto]

If it's anything like last year STL3S will be there in numbers.

[Boomer3000]

Hell yea we will!!!! STL3S FTMFW!!!

[Di Bari]

Is this the same hotel as last year? I know I have health issues, and just need to know if i need to reserve a room over at the hotel across the street again.

[Alan92RTTT]

Is this the same hotel as last year? I know I have health issues, and just need to know if i need to reserve a room over at the hotel across the street again.

No we are not using the same hotel as NG10.

We have two side by side hotels. They are closer to the track I'd guess about 1/2 the drive.

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

No we are not using the same hotel as NG10.

We have two side by side hotels. They are closer to the track I'd guess about 1/2 the drive.

very nice!

[Show Killer]

No we are not using the same hotel as NG10.



Booooooo.....the hotel was half the fun last year.