Mustang 50th Celebration - Las Vegas, StangFix Gathering

[jims6t6]

I really need to get planning on this.

Is there a registration with MCA ready yet?


I'll be at your BBQ!

Is there a caravan to LV from the SF Bay Area?

Try here http://www.mustang50thbirthdaycelebrati ... ation.html

 

[KBMWRS]

This way you always get a teak done the way you want.

Mel

I've always thought that 'teak' was a little too sandy for my taste.
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Oh then you must try the oak. Much more woody. Ooo woody.

 

[Tim801]

I'm going to try and make it! Anybody heading up from the LA area?
Tim

 

[MD69Boss]

Planning on driving the Boss from Mountain View, CA, by way of Bakersfield, making it a two day trip.
Hope to talk my brother, (bebop390), into caravaning with me as well...

 

[GrabberOrange69]

Planning on driving the Boss from Mountain View, CA, by way of Bakersfield, making it a two day trip.
Hope to talk my brother, (bebop390), into caravaning with me as well...

Nice! We'll see you when you get here, viva Las Vegas!

 

[KBMWRS]

Planning on driving the Boss from Mountain View, CA, by way of Bakersfield, making it a two day trip.
Hope to talk my brother, (bebop390), into caravaning with me as well...

I'll be doing the same route but making it a one day ride.

Thinking of going on Thursday and returning Monday making a 4 night stay in LV.

 

[kb3]

I will be towing :hide

Taking the RV with the fastback on a trailer, grabbing the kid from college in LA and arriving Thursday. I would love to drive the car, but can't make it happen.

 

[MD69Boss]

Planning on driving the Boss from Mountain View, CA, by way of Bakersfield, making it a two day trip.
Hope to talk my brother, (bebop390), into caravaning with me as well...

I'll be doing the same route but making it a one day ride.

Thinking of going on Thursday and returning Monday making a 4 night stay in LV.

Not keen on 9 hour drives anymore...
Maybe we can caravan on day one, however... Leaving on Thursday sounds about right...

 

[KBMWRS]

well I bought the tickets for the event. I also booked at MGM Thurs thru Sun (Leaving Monday).

 

[Laurie S.]

I swapped to the Monte Carlo since many of my club members are staying in. We're convoying up on Tuesday. At least if I get another blowout, I'll have help this time.

 

[ZFORCE]

Hey Laurie, Is the convoy just for club members? I'm planning on taking my 68 convertible, with my son and a friend (even though he's a Chevy guy). 289 C4, so sustained 75-85mph might be out of it's range, so I figure a convoy would probably be wise. Thanks

 

[Laurie S.]

We would love to have you join us! The more, the merrier!

 

[ZFORCE]

Thanks Laurie!
Also, count me in for the Stangfix Gathering/Group Meeting!

Not to Hijack, but rather to keep the subject together, before I go PMs, I thought that some of my questions would benefit other stangfixers to be prepared, and I'm hoping you can answer some of them.

1) Since I am only bringing one car, my 68 vert, will I be able to park it each day and then drive it back to the hotel? In other words, they aren't making you leave your Mustang each day are they?

2) I registered today, so I'm assuming I'll get some info in the mail with maps and instructions?

3) Should I bring folding chairs and an umbrella...or what is the protocol for staying with your car?

4) Will they let us bring a cooler and food in?

5) Are Car Clubs grouped together?

6) First come first parked...meaning does the early bird get the best/choice spot?

Thanks Laurie!

 

[GrabberOrange69]

Sounds like we'll have enough for a quorum on Friday the 18th - I'll throw a StangFix BBQ at my place, time to be announced but probably immediately following the track closing Friday which is around 5pm.

My place is convenient to the track and I-15 so no wasted time driving to the other side of town:

https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Las+Vegas+Motor+Speedway+LLC,+Las+Vegas+Boulevard+North,+Las+Vegas,+NV&daddr=intersection+pecos+and+american+rose&hl=en&geocode=&abauth=528c317cb7TyiJOCANTrjwlkKdaoR_Cp2TI&aq=t&vps=1&jsv=469e&sll=36.25784,-115.083675&sspn=0.040419,0.084543&vpsrc=6&t=h&mra=ls&num=10

I'll get a final head count later, but we'll burn the briquettes if it's just 2 or over 20. :beer So far we have:

Me + SWMBO
Eric English - photographer/writer for multiple auto mags (he shot the cover of December Car Craft - '69 Boss)
2 more locals
KBMWRS+SWMBO

Plan on swinging by!

 

[crustycurmudgeon]

well I bought the tickets for the event. I also booked at MGM Thurs thru Sun (Leaving Monday).

You sleeping in your car Sunday night?

 

[ZFORCE]

Well, I mapped it and figured the drive from downtown would be faster/easier than the Monte Carlo, plus it's less $ too. So I'm in, Tuesday through Sunday, at the 4Queens!

 

[crustycurmudgeon]

I finally got around to reserving my room--I'm staying at the Monte Carlo. Mike, is there anyone besides us driving there on Thursday?

 

[guruatbol]

The 4Queens is a dive though. So is the Plaza. The only one in the Fremont experience that is worth it is the Gold Nugget.

I spent a lot of time with tour groups in Vegas when I was driving bus.

Be careful.

Mel

 

[ZFORCE]

Wow didn't know that about the 4queens, have you been there recently? I may have to change if yes! Thanks

 

[GrabberOrange69]

Mel - The Plaza Hotel/Casino in downtown Vegas just underwent a massive renovation. Though I haven't stayed, it has gotten good reviews. From the outside it looks totally new.

http://www.plazahotelcasino.com/