Off road truck show??

[BlueX]

I just had an idea this morning....Was thinking of getting together w/ the other off roading clubs in Virginia and surrounding areas and have a off road truck show. Get everybody from Jeeps, Toyotas, Nissans, Domestic, Imports, Mall crawlers...It doesn't matter...come up w/ a place like a park or a empty mall parking lot...just a place where all can get together meet new people and see some amazing trucks.

What do you guys think?? Good idea? Pass this info along to all your other clubs and see if we can get something together for sometime this summer

[ccannon222]

Sounds like a fun idea to me. Too bad my trial rig is broke. LOL.

Chris

[BeaterToyota]

Yeah Chris, but mall crawlers are welcome, too.

I'd be down. I would assume that if it was in a parking lot somewhere we'd need to run it by whatever store/management company owns the lot, otherwise we'd just be a bunch of rednecks loitering in a parking lot.

A park might be a good idea. Someplace that has grills, or where portable grills can be used, would be cool.

[locknload]

I think it's a good idea but here I'll save ya some time. Just pass this pic of the winner around and save everyone some gas.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/locknload223/86%204Runner/06-14-09007Medium.jpg


Although, if I get the new springs on the Excursion in time, I'll have two trucks to enter :Pimp1:.

[1stgenrnrdude]

lol mike

i think this is a great idea! lets figure somethin out!

[BlueX]

Yeah Chris, but mall crawlers are welcome, too.

I'd be down. I would assume that if it was in a parking lot somewhere we'd need to run it by whatever store/management company owns the lot, otherwise we'd just be a bunch of rednecks loitering in a parking lot.

A park might be a good idea. Someplace that has grills, or where portable grills can be used, would be cool.


yea that is what I was thinking...some where at a park..we can do some grillin and walk around and look at everybody's truck. it would be cool to do this every year.

now just to figure where (what park or parking lot) and who is going to "be in charge" of all this? and who do we talk to about getting permission.

[larc68]

Well at least someone is full of themself!!

I think it's a good idea but here I'll save ya some time. Just pass this pic of the winner around and save everyone some gas.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/locknload223/86%204Runner/06-14-09007Medium.jpg


Although, if I get the new springs on the Excursion in time, I'll have two trucks to enter :Pimp1:.

[locknload]

I vote for a park, something a little more kid friendly, not to mention they're usually already set up for BBQs. Grass is nice for the show and just to sit on but I doubt we'd be allowed to park up on the grass.

[99SR5]

lol mike isnt cocky at all.

i'd be down. maybe my junk would be ready by then, btw donnie lets put those sliders on :clap:

[jrohland]

I know a perfect place for it: Great Meadow Park (http://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&ll=38.828241,-77.809682&spn=0.014877,0.043387&z=15). Contact information here: Great Meadow Foundation (http://greatmeadow.org/). Don't worry about the high-brow polo club stuff. They do all kinds of stuff there.

[ccannon222]

Yeah Chris, but mall crawlers are welcome, too.

I'd be down. I would assume that if it was in a parking lot somewhere we'd need to run it by whatever store/management company owns the lot, otherwise we'd just be a bunch of rednecks loitering in a parking lot.

A park might be a good idea. Someplace that has grills, or where portable grills can be used, would be cool.


I guess I could being the my 85 mall runner turning expedition vehicle. I got hi steer for Christmas and FJ60 brakes. Now I just need to find time to install them.

I think a park would be a great idea.

Chris

[Ted]

I just had an idea this morning....Was thinking of getting together w/ the other off roading clubs in Virginia and surrounding areas and have a off road truck show. Get everybody from Jeeps, Toyotas, Nissans, Domestic, Imports, Mall crawlers...It doesn't matter...come up w/ a place like a park or a empty mall parking lot...just a place where all can get together meet new people and see some amazing trucks.

What do you guys think?? Good idea? Pass this info along to all your other clubs and see if we can get something together for sometime this summer

You are in charge of this mission. Give us a date and time, and location.

[larc68]

You are in charge of this mission. Give us a date and time, and location.

Ted has spoken. Therefore, it shall be done!

[mtnyota]

HA!! Thats about funny right there!

[BlueX]

You are in charge of this mission. Give us a date and time, and location.
OK trying to figure out where..sent some emails out. Would you guys be interested in doing this like every Saturday during the summer months or maybe one Saturday a month?

[Sleepy Cannon]

That's an good idear. I'am in. How about an class for the rustys. My 40 would beat all.

[locknload]

If you want good turnout, don't plan too many. Maybe one or two over the summer.

[PrezidentRedz]

im down.

[BlueX]

If you want good turnout, don't plan too many. Maybe one or two over the summer.


yea I was going to try one and then see if it is popular then maybe try another later in the summer.

[BeaterToyota]

I know a perfect place for it: Great Meadow Park (http://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&ll=38.828241,-77.809682&spn=0.014877,0.043387&z=15). Contact information here: Great Meadow Foundation (http://greatmeadow.org/). Don't worry about the high-brow polo club stuff. They do all kinds of stuff there.
Right up the road from me, so that would be cool, but fees are pretty high:
http://greatmeadow.org/VenueRentals/GreatMeadowGrounds/tabid/74/Default.aspx

Another possibility: http://www.nvrpa.org/parks/bullrun/?pg=feesshelter.html

But, this might not work out well for a "car show" type event because...

13. Vehicles and trailers must park in designated paved and gravel parking areas only, and are prohibited on the grass.

14. Parking is on a first come first served basis.

15. The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority does not guarantee parking, admission, or use of other park facilities with the rental of a park shelter. Some parks do offer facilities passes and other applicable discounts to groups that reserve shelters, please contact the park office directly for more information.

[Ted]

OK trying to figure out where..sent some emails out. Would you guys be interested in doing this like every Saturday during the summer months or maybe one Saturday a month?

I'd target one during May, and one in late summer/early fall if the first one is a success. It's so hard to get people to show up for stuff.

[BlueX]

Right up the road from me, so that would be cool, but fees are pretty high:
http://greatmeadow.org/VenueRentals/GreatMeadowGrounds/tabid/74/Default.aspx

Another possibility: http://www.nvrpa.org/parks/bullrun/?pg=feesshelter.html

But, this might not work out well for a "car show" type event because...

13. Vehicles and trailers must park in designated paved and gravel parking areas only, and are prohibited on the grass.

14. Parking is on a first come first served basis.

15. The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority does not guarantee parking, admission, or use of other park facilities with the rental of a park shelter. Some parks do offer facilities passes and other applicable discounts to groups that reserve shelters, please contact the park office directly for more information.

Jason I emailed the people over @ Bull Run park...so we shall see what they have to say.

I was thinking of having one around May or early June then another in Aug or Sept.

So once I find a place to hold this event and a date...then you guys can post this on every off road forum you belong to and see if we can get a bunch of people to show up to show of their rigs.

[BlueX]

well I got an email back from one of the shopping centers here in Manassas. They wants us to be an organization and also have insurance to cover anybody getting hurt. So I guess that is out.

My next option is either Bull Run par or any park ...just would need to reserve a spot. We could grill out and just hang out. Does anybody know of some parks around NOVA we could use??

Another option is to contact the people who run the car show over at Chic-fl-a up near the Dulles Mall and see if we can have our own section of off road/lifted trucks.

[locknload]

They wants us to be an organization and also have insurance to cover anybody getting hurt.



Get hurt??? From what, a rogue shopping cart. You email them back and tell them I am going to stop shopping there. Where ever it is.

[BlueX]

Get hurt??? From what, a rogue shopping cart. You email them back and tell them I am going to stop shopping there. Where ever it is.

HAHAHA hell if I know?? :thump:

[BlueX]

Does anybody know of a shop in the area? maybe we could hold it there?

[shortyv6]

check ironpig, lance has done them before, or what about independence 4wd in ashland i dont know bout them but they might help out.

[Ted]

well I got an email back from one of the shopping centers here in Manassas. They wants us to be an organization and also have insurance to cover anybody getting hurt. So I guess that is out.


I know TTORA had to get event insurance to use a parking lot for staging for TO. It was not all that expensive.

[onegreentj]

like the idea and have passed it along to my local club:Hillbilly:

[BlueX]

Bull Run park can but need to sign a contract and find out how much it is going to cost me.

[locknload]

So get to it moneybags. :flipoff:

[99SR5]

mike you'd win unless i brought my truck :flipoff:

OH! the northenvirginiamustangclub usually has a get together/car show at algonkian(spelloing?) park in sterling....

[toyguy002000]

what about at one of the fairgrounds around here? I know some people with the big portable grills. Or idk what exact area you guya want but, big boys playground is huge open field and the guy does shows sometimes and would prob be up for it

[BlueX]

well I have hit a dead end on this. Was trying to have it a a few places and still have not heard back from anybody. I would love to get everybody together on Fri night or Sat once the weather gets nice.

Maybe we could get together at the car show on Fri night near the Dulles Mall? Just make our own off road section. What do you guys think?

[locknload]

They're not going to tell you to leave because you're in 4x4s. If they do, they're not true enthusiast. As long as nobody does anything stupid like driving over medians or tears up any grass (property), we'll be welcome.

Beater and I brought our trucks to the show next to Chix Whatever plaza that is,and zero dirty looks were thrown our way, well until Jason closed his driver door :clap:. They'll be fine.
It's too bad Charles Town is so far from most of you because that's a good turnout carwise and our trucks only drew more interest.

[BlueX]

yea if we get a couple of us to go over there we would draw lot more attention...just because we are different. I say we start there...not every Fri night but at least once a month or so??

I will bring this up as soon as the weather starts getting nice and see who is interested hanging out. As long as we don't do anything stupid we should not have a problem.

[1stgenrnrdude]

that sounds good to me! im usually up there anyways when the weather gets nice as long as im not working.

[cbabywolf02]

I'm down :) It's about time someone came up with a 4x4 meet, other than trail runs.

[jrohland]

Maybe the parking lot at George Mason in Fairfax? (http://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&ll=38.834986,-77.316724&spn=0.006928,0.020181&t=h&z=17)

[99SR5]

im down for bringing my truck to chick fillet as long as i get a notice that we're all coming so i dont take the mustang that day

[BlueX]

im down for bringing my truck to chick fillet as long as i get a notice that we're all coming so i dont take the mustang that day

OK will let everyone know as soon as weather starts getting better. We can plan on something so everybody can be there.

[99SR5]

sounds good

[Toyotatruck]

yea if we get a couple of us to go over there we would draw lot more attention...just because we are different. I say we start there...not every Fri night but at least once a month or so??

I will bring this up as soon as the weather starts getting nice and see who is interested hanging out. As long as we don't do anything stupid we should not have a problem.

Give me some time, I can think of some places to have the mega meet. Also bringing the truck below will draw attention anywhere. Even bringing it to a car show.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s14/funnyfick/randy_international_cxt_truck.jpg

[BlueX]

damn!!!!
OK let me know what you have in mind. If this doesn't happen this year we always have next year.

[locknload]

boing!!

[Toyotatruck]

damn!!!!
OK let me know what you have in mind. If this doesn't happen this year we always have next year.


Parking lot at soccerfields Kincheloe Road, Clifton Va.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=centreville+va&sll=37.015301,-81.812267&sspn=0.097729,0.154324&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Centreville,+Fairfax,+Virginia&t=h&ll=38.754464,-77.390184&spn=0.001491,0.002411&z=19

Large Grass Parking area- Clifton, Va

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=centreville+va&sll=37.015301,-81.812267&sspn=0.097729,0.154324&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Centreville,+Fairfax,+Virginia&t=h&ll=38.782353,-77.386958&spn=0.001491,0.002411&z=19

Great Falls, VA
This whole grassland area has been used to hold car shows. Im not sure if its still open though, I saw construction there a while ago.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=centreville+va&sll=37.015301,-81.812267&sspn=0.097729,0.154324&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Centreville,+Fairfax,+Virginia&t=h&ll=38.997645,-77.311918&spn=0.002973,0.004823&z=18

Wolf trap, Vienna va.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=centreville+va&sll=37.015301,-81.812267&sspn=0.097729,0.154324&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Centreville,+Fairfax,+Virginia&ll=38.939659,-77.267747&spn=0.002975,0.006866&t=h&z=18

How many vehicles are you thinking of having?