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Old 10-13-2009, 06:20 AM   #101 (permalink)
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Yes....details are slow in coming. As with anything, you first have to crawl before you walk, and the walk before you run.

Many of the questions people have about the 'Nationals' are concerning issues/events that would be the last thing to plan. Can't put the cart before the horse.

Just to find a SITE that will accomadate the participants was a concern and if you think about it, you can't plan ANYTHING else until that is set in stone.

Yes, it's a slow process but I have faith in those that have accepted the challenge and are working hard, behind the scenes, to pull this off.

As for those on the 'coasts', yes it's a difficult drive and not many may be able to attend due to the distance, but what would YOU suggest? Any further west and the entire east coast and even possibly the midwest would be left out. Same goes if it's any further EAST, then the west coast and mountain regions are going to feel slighted. There's no easy solution for a SINGLE 'Nationals Event'.

Maybe next year we can organize TWO events: One East of the Mississippi and one West. If anyone cares to attend BOTH, then more power to them.


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Old 10-20-2009, 03:12 PM   #102 (permalink)
 
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As a fellow Kansan, I am happy that it is coming to KC, We need more thing here in the Midwest! Ill b there, No Matter what even if I have to push my car or pull it.

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Old 10-23-2009, 12:26 PM   #103 (permalink)
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I've been a car guy since I could dream of a driver's license, and have recently passed my 40th year as an active journalist. I've been around various official or unofficial national gatherings for all kinds of vehicles that aren't great road travelers, from early VW bug conclaves, through Vette, Mustang, Jeep, Viper and original Hummer events. All attendees endured the combination of space limitations and ride unease to celebrate their mutual transportation choice. I was even foolish enough to borrow a totally inappropriate bike and go to Sturgis a while back. In each case, it was the friendships, camaraderie and sharing of experiences that made the trip memorable and worthwhile.

The organizers are to be applauded for choosing Kansas City as it not only is centrally located, but has more fine roads radiating in all directions than just about any other area I have experienced. And in each case, there are an abundance of enjoyable waypoints and a variety of paths in just about any direction.

We should applaud the organizers for putting this National Rally together without major support. Yes, there are going to be rough edges, but the Kansas City is one of the great untouted destinations with undiscovered warmth and variety. Saturn owners gathered in fields in rural Tennessee and Jeeps made do with a rugged field last used for training ski troops in WWII for their initial conclaves, and each was a fabulously memorable, enjoyable event.

Yes, details have been slow in coming out, but these folks are not professionals ... neither are we owners. Be patient, be tolerant, and be prepared to enjoy.

Cheers, Bob in KC
Bob - thanks!

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Old 10-23-2009, 12:33 PM   #104 (permalink)
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Bob - thanks!
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Old 11-04-2009, 03:25 PM   #105 (permalink)
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Looking forward to it!

Billo, Karen & ITIBITI will be there! We'll be coming from West Bloomfield, MI...just a few miles from smart USA.

We had a blast at the Midwest Rally at the WI Dells. You can see pictures of that event here billo's itibitismart - the 2009 midwest smart car rally. I'll bring lot's more "actual size" stickers with me this time, too!

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Old 11-04-2009, 04:17 PM   #106 (permalink)
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Billo, Karen & ITIBITI will be there! We'll be coming from West Bloomfield, MI...just a few miles from smart USA.

We had a blast at the Midwest Rally at the WI Dells. You can see pictures of that event here billo's itibitismart - the 2009 midwest smart car rally. I'll bring lot's more "actual size" stickers with me this time, too!
And he has the nice stickers in the smart Font
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Old 11-06-2009, 04:23 PM   #107 (permalink)
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I know we have about 8 months to go but some idea of what is going on would be nice.

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Old 11-06-2009, 05:34 PM   #108 (permalink)
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Some very important decisions made today... the final details are being worked out and the registration website will be up within a week.

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Old 11-06-2009, 06:07 PM   #109 (permalink)
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Some very important decisions made today... the final details are being worked out and the registration website will be up within a week.
Fun there's nothing more I like doing more than registering for things.

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Old 11-06-2009, 09:40 PM   #110 (permalink)
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Sweet. I am hoping to see that registration site up soon. Are there going to be any categories for best tag, paint, overall look, and how about a Smart story as in how the person got his car.

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