I would greatly appreciate any information on this years event in BG. Does a whole group go down together, or is there anyone in Ohio going, is everyone from the ssoa meeting somewhere. Any details as far as hotels and what is planned would be appreciated. I would like to attend, i've never been before and it sounds like a great time. Thanks for the help!
Posted by 99 HOSS (Member # 109) on :
there will (probably) be an SSOA Thursday like last year. It was a private tour of the factory and other priviledges. There will be tons of info coming in the next couple of months. Maybe this year we can break the 1000 car mark.
Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :
well all i know is i am going weither or not i have the camaro! i plan on having a camaro just dont know which one!
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
The SSOA will be helping w/the event in some capacity or another. Details are yet to be determined.
We'll be driving in from Oregon a day or two early to get more socializing in before we knuckle down and work all weekend at the event.
We're still looking for an SSOA member to step forward to organize a block of hotel rooms and assist w/SSOA Thursday. Any and all comments and suggestions are welcome.
Posted by tbar87 (Member # 1740) on :
im sure there will be a few of us going from our club in ohio. check out our web page at www.cofba.org if you havent already. we have a great bunch of people and are always looking to expand our group.
on another note, i saw in another post that you asked about people running at norwalk. im planning on running there some this coming year. we will have to get together sometime. btw, im in marion.
TBar
Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :
im so excited i had a blast last yr!!!!!!!!
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
Teri:
I think Ralph and I said we would help with Thursday's show and shine, yes?
[ 13. January 2003, 05:02 AM: Message edited by: DaddySS ]
Posted by sscamaro (Member # 1330) on :
Yes, I said I would help with the Thursday events. I won't do the hotel thing,since I am staying at the Country Hearth Inn.
Ralph
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by DaddySS: Teri:
I think Ralph and I said we would help with Thursday's show and shine, yes?
Yup, but we need many, many more............
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by sscamaro: Yes, I said I would help with the Thursday events. I won't do the hotel thing,since I am staying at the Country Hearth Inn.
Ralph
The Country Hearth is already completely booked/sold out for the weekend of Sept 18 - 21.
Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
I won't know if I'm going for some time yet. I can however look into making the arrangements at the Go-Kart track.
Reserving the room block was a major headache. I would suggest that anyone considering attending book a room now ... the Best Western Continental Inn seemed to be to preferred location ... and cancel it if you can't make it .... the rate difference if you qualify for any of the other standard discounts is negligible, and perhaps some disount coupons will be found again.
Posted by Steve da Wrench (Member # 1301) on :
I just reserved our room for BG at the best western, the 17-20th. This is the place directly accross the highway from the musuem. You may want to do the same, if you plan on attending, as I am sure it will fill up fast. The price was $49.50 per room, but we may be able to find coupons like last year! Hope to see you all there!
The phone number is 1-270-781-5200
Posted by 35th 02 ss (Member # 1667) on :
Looks like I need to get my butt in gear..
Posted by Bama-SS (Member # 1627) on :
Just made my reservation. Can't wait!!
Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :
woo hoo...just made my reservations for the best western!
i requested the same room as last yr room 114 right smack in the middle...right in front of the pool......
<singing> im so excited i just cant hide it im about to loose control and i think i like it!
even if i have to ill fly down to ky! i know there will be plenty of people i could ride around with for the week!
Posted by WhiteNorange97 (Member # 1688) on :
Tbar, just post on here when you will be going to the raceway, like I said I live ten minutes away so it's no problem for me to go. I'm not sure if i'll be attending bowling green or not but I still want the info just in case, but let me know if you will be going to Indiana to the SLP day, I will be going to that for sure.
Posted by Robbie-97SS2902 (Member # 206) on :
I just made my reservations also. Posted by tbar87 (Member # 1740) on :
whiteNorange: as of right now im planning on going to SLP day in indy, but hopefully ill be starting a new job with in the next 3-4 weeks so im not sure what schedule i will have. ill be sure you let you know.
TBar
PS, i just may have to enter the burn out contest again too.
[ 13. January 2003, 10:58 PM: Message edited by: tbar87 ]
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
Get our butts in gear is right, I better get my reservations done before I forget...anyone have the number handy?
Posted by 99 HOSS (Member # 109) on :
I have it at work. I'll post it later today.
Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
quote:Originally posted by DaddySS: ...anyone have the number handy?
It's in Steve's reply about 8 posts up.
The phone number is 1-270-781-5200
[ 14. January 2003, 07:54 AM: Message edited by: poSSum ]
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
Called Best Western and they said it was the "Motor Inn". Several posts up the hotel was called the "Continental Inn". Are they the same or 2 different places. Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
quote:Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed: Called Best Western and they said it was the "Motor Inn". Several posts up the hotel was called the "Continental Inn". Are they the same or 2 different places.
Something is fishy here .... this is the hotel information from last year
B E S T W E S T E R N Continental Inn 700 Interstate Drive, Bowling Green 42101 270-781-5200 Fax: 270-782-0314
The link I had doesn't bring up the hotel, and a Bowling Green search on the Best Western page only locates the "Motor" Inn. NOT THE SAME PLACE. I'll keep checking and see what I can find.
[ 14. January 2003, 12:36 PM: Message edited by: poSSum ]
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed: Called Best Western and they said it was the "Motor Inn". Several posts up the hotel was called the "Continental Inn". Are they the same or 2 different places.
Ed,I just got off the phone and made my reservations. The person who answered the phone said "Continental Inn". I said I must have the wrong # and was looking for the Best Western. She said that this was the old Best Western. Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
quote:Originally posted by poSSum:
quote:Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed: Called Best Western and they said it was the "Motor Inn". Several posts up the hotel was called the "Continental Inn". Are they the same or 2 different places.
Something is fishy here .... this is the hotel information from last year
B E S T W E S T E R N Continental Inn 700 Interstate Drive, Bowling Green 42101 270-781-5200 Fax: 270-782-0314
The link I had doesn't bring up the hotel, and a Bowling Green search on the Best Western page only locates the "Motor" Inn. NOT THE SAME PLACE. I'll keep checking and see what I can find.
I have a room at both places untill I can find out more . Can't seem to find any info also. The link to the gathering on the Corvette web mentions the "Best Western Motor Inn" with a phone # of (270) 782 3800 .
Posted by Steve da Wrench (Member # 1301) on :
I think the phone # listed on the NCM website is for the Best Western at the same exit as the go-cart track. Derek and Carol ended up there last year instead of the one near the Museum & Assembly Plant. Maybe Derek can confirm for us.
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
Have passed the museum many a time but have never stopped into the area so I'm flying blind . I just dont want to be stuck in.... BFE Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
I failed to mention that the girl that I talked to at the Continental Inn stated that 3 months ago the hotel changed names. She stated that they are right across the street from the Country Hearth and the Corvette Museum.
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
quote:Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS: I failed to mention that the girl that I talked to at the Continental Inn stated that 3 months ago the hotel changed names. She stated that they are right across the street from the Country Hearth and the Corvette Museum.
That makes sense as to why Best Western called it the "Motor Inn" and not the Continental Inn.
Motor Inn exit #22 Continental Inn exit #28
Will be canceling the motor inn today. Have a room at the Continental was about $15 less per night .
Posted by sscamaro (Member # 1330) on :
I made my reservation at the Country Hearth Inn,last year before I left. After they changed the dates,I called to change my reservation dates. They told me at that time that it was booked for the orignal dates. I don't know if they are automatically change everyones dates. Thats why I called to change mine. Looking forward to seeing everyone there again.
Posted by 99 HOSS (Member # 109) on :
OK, Here's the deal!
It's known only as the 'Continental Inn'. They are no longer with the Best Western chain.
Yes, the Best Western Motor Inn is down at exit 22. You want the Continental Inn at exit 28.
I'll be talking to the Gen'l Mngr tomorrow and working on a price and setting aside a block of rooms for the SSOA, so if you can hold off, give me until tomorrow afternoon and I'll post a new thread with the necessary info.
Thanx , Mike.
Posted by Kevin V 2002 SS (Member # 1025) on :
quote:Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed: Have passed the museum many a time but have never stopped into the area so I'm flying blind . I just dont want to be stuck in.... BFE
I'll be updating maps of the area, that I did for last years event. For any specific directions needed, I'll go down to BG and get VERY specific directions to places of interest. That is what I did for the SSOA day cruise to dinner in Glascow for last years event.
I'll find my links to the maps used for last year and post them again so people can get some ideas for more information to add.
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Something is fishy here .... this is the hotel information from last year