On the Road to Novi

[Rick A.]

Will be "hitting the bricks" in about 30 minutes headed toward Novi from the Balmer area - driving up with a couple of other NCRS members - about a 10-hour trip with a couple of stops thrown in - see everyone on the judging field or in the hotel - where ever - youse all be safe!

[Patrick H.]

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I'm leaving too.

Raining "cats and dogs" here. So much for the idea of a 2008 Corvette that "never saw rain."

Patrick

[Vinnie P.]

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Leaving about 1pm...staying in DuBois, PA for the night and making the rest of the trip Thursday AM...anyone heading that way either today or tomorrow and wants to meet up, shoot me an email

[Rick S.]

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I'm leaving too.

Raining "cats and dogs" here. So much for the idea of a 2008 Corvette that "never saw rain."

Patrick

Patrick,
Look at the brighter side, no bugs on the front of the car!!

Rick

[John D.]

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I'm leaving too.

Raining "cats and dogs" here. So much for the idea of a 2008 Corvette that "never saw rain."

Patrick

Patrick, Are you feeding the ops judges on Thursday? Typically our chapter feeds the judges and workers breakfast and lunch on Fri-Sat but since the cars have to have ops done before being brought indoors it's on Thursday. Thanks, John D.

[Ray G.]

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Hello;
Leaving Milwaukee area 4:00 AM Thursday.
Unfortunately w/ truck and trailer.
Be happy to help anyone along the way. (Interstate 94)
Ray

[Rick A.]

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if you are having a car judged would think you will be late for OPS check!? think all cars need to be OPS checekd before 1700 (5:00 PM)??????

[Ray G.]

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Thanks Rick;
About 380 miles.
Should arrive Novi before noon.
Unless traffic becomes a problem.
Will watch for possible Corvette(s) in distress.
Ray

[Terry M.]

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I am informed there is a lot of police attention on the local roads around Novi/Wixom. Drive with care and observe the traffic laws.

[Jack H.]

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For what it's worth, I found it VERY helpful when hosting a Regional/National meet, to go visit the local cop shops and chat. Having a local sponsoring chapter member who's in the law enforcement community with you also helps!

Specifically, a short chat with the capt or lt who runs the area(s) adjacent to the meet site and explain what NCRS is and what we do at our Regional/National Meets sets the tone (these are high-$ value classic cars owned by serious restorers).

Also, explaining what our Performance Verification test is (NOT a 'speed contest' -- a does it work shake down on public highways conducted by cognizant professionals WITHIN the legal speed limits) and the where/when details gets the word out....

Heck, the last couple of times I did this, local police attitude turned 180 degrees from watching the suckas closely to being genuinely protective/helpful!

[Art A.]

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Jack, Today the Michigan Chapter found the PERFECT location for PV judging.....................The GM Milford Proving Grounds! AND NO judges were necessary!!! We used turn signals , right foot pedal (a lot) , left foot pedal(where applicable), and center pedal, put the tops up and down a few times (sprinkles on and off) wipers, checked the doors operation ( stepped out on the track a few times...................etc.

And there were only 2 or 3 vehicles that didn't pass the tests.

And We had a BLAST doing it!

For what it's worth, I found it VERY helpful when hosting a Regional/National meet, to go visit the local cop shops and chat. Having a local sponsoring chapter member who's in the law enforcement community with you also helps!

Specifically, a short chat with the capt or lt who runs the area(s) adjacent to the meet site and explain what NCRS is and what we do at our Regional/National Meets sets the tone (these are high-$ value classic cars owned by serious restorers).

Also, explaining what our Performance Verification test is (NOT a 'speed contest' -- a does it work shake down on public highways conducted by cognizant professionals WITHIN the legal speed limits) and the where/when details gets the word out....

Heck, the last couple of times I did this, local police attitude turned 180 degrees from watching the suckas closely to being genuinely protective/helpful!

[Patrick H.]

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Jack, Today the Michigan Chapter found the PERFECT location for PV judging.....................The GM Milford Proving Grounds! AND NO judges were necessary!!! We used turn signals , right foot pedal (a lot) , left foot pedal(where applicable), and center pedal, put the tops up and down a few times (sprinkles on and off) wipers, checked the doors operation ( stepped out on the track a few times...................etc.

And there were only 2 or 3 vehicles that didn't pass the tests.

And We had a BLAST doing it!

In addition, we had a chance to ACCELERATE through the gears.

Too bad that Art's antenna failed the PV test.

[Art A.]

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The worst part was the radio went silent and my favorite Seager tune was on.

In addition, we had a chance to ACCELERATE through the gears.

Too bad that Art's antenna failed the PV test.