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3w2

03-04-2012 @ 5:17 PM

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Absolutely and yes!

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03-04-2012 @ 4:23 PM

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The touring class sounds like the place for me but I don't have enough confidence in my '34 to drive it 600+ miles to the Meet. Is it considered OK to trailer my car to the meet and then just drive it around there?

Also are there designated trailer parking areas?

Bill Brown
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03-04-2012 @ 7:40 AM

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Our touring classes were designed for folks like you who want to enjoy meet participation and all the activities without the judging issues. I can assure you from my own experience, touring class is for you. You and your car are more than welcome no matter its appearance, detail, etc and you will be surprised at how many friends you will make at the meet. Please come and enjoy the experience. You will not be sorry.

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03-03-2012 @ 7:43 AM

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Paul , as others have said you can enjoy the meet and not have your car judged. If you want to participate in any of the meet events (tours, dinners, seminars, etc.) you do need to register for the meet. Bring your car and enter in the touring or display class. You get to park with the other V-8s and never worry about judging or being critiqued. You just walk around and have a great time. If you have never been to a national meet you are in for a fun time.Once you attend you will not miss another one.

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03-03-2012 @ 4:37 AM

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Paul
As Alan says you can just drive in and park in the public parking lot without participating at all in the meet. The field is open to the general public.However if you want to bring your car onto the field with the other cars on display or want to participate in some of the interesting seminars you will need to pay the
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03-02-2012 @ 9:34 PM

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Paul, There is no judging in either the Touring or Touring A Classes, which are very popular. Another Class you can enter is the Display Class, popular with owners of modified Fords. These Classes do have a Poeple's Choice type of award, but that's all. If you do not enter a Class at all, your car will not be permitted on the Concourse itself, but you can certainly park in the parking lot with the modern cars. I would think the choice here to be a no brainer, myself!

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03-02-2012 @ 7:53 PM

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At the National Meet is is possible to just go an enjoy this show and fellowship with my old V8 without be judged or classified?
Can member just show up and park without expecting any houpla? I like to see the cars and would like to drive one there for the adventure of the trip without getting points or being critiqued.
How do I do that and what is the cost for that?

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