I am looking into getting as many people as I can to join me for small car shows here in Idaho. This summer I plan to show the car in Boise, Meridian, Nampa and Caldwell at a few shows that I know of happen every year.
I would hate to go alone though, and am posting this as a shout out to those who live in my area to join me this year. It would be great if you could bring your Pinto and show this little city that there are more of these cars around than most might think. If you don't have a Pinto, but drive any other classic though, please bring that. Classic car shows and meets are far and few between here in Boise, and the only big ones charge and arm and a leg for admission.
Sonic's drive-in as well as Zips on fairview road in meridian were holding drive-up car shows every friday night last summer. I hope they are doing it again this year, as I missed out on every night.
I hope to see some fellow FordPinto.com members there!
ill try to come there from here in central oregon! if you come to ours here in central oregon! september 19th in prineville!! im feelin what you are saying about not wanting to be the only pinto driver at a show! i get alot of crap from other club members for my pinto. but that all changes soon..... a pretty worked over 302 and A.O.D. i think will shut thier traps! :mad:
lol. I bought ball joints yesterday from rockauto.com to make sure my car won't fall apart on the road trips I make this year! :D This summer I plan to chance the windshield gasket, and then all that is left is to find a replacement rear end, or at least a good carrier from a 6.75" rear and I will for sure be making it to central Oregon for your meet!
I'm not TOO worried about being the only Pinto driver there. I know three four Pinto people in Idaho, two of which I'm pretty sure would like to go, but the other two probably wouldn't care to much for it. Not only that, but I get A LOT of attention and comments when just driving down the road or getting into my car in a parking lot, so I think I might steal a lot of attention from the other kiddies. lol
Idaho isn't far from Reno,the largest 10 day car show in the West is Hot August Nights people from all over the world come. I met people from Australia,England Switzerland,South Africa,Spain etc last year.From Nampa it's just through the Jordan Valley and Winnemuca. About a 3-4 hr drive.You can do it I'll see ya there this year.. :fastcar:
How much is admission to Hot August Nights?
To get a full boat pass it costs $350 however you need to be on the waiting list. You can just show up and participate in most of the events without having a pass you can cruise Reno and Sparks the first few nights for free . Your able to go to the hotels and other hangouts like A&W for free. There is so much going on you'll have a great time.check out the website www.hotaugustnights.com
Be sure to check your exhaust pipes for potatoes :lol:
i went to H.A.N. a couple of years back just to go and check it out. and one thing i can say is make sure you got reservations at a hotel the day after the show ends for the next year, or you might be s.o.l. for a place to stay. when i went, i went in my wagon so i just slept in it lol!!
Quote from: dave1987 on February 13, 2009, 10:27:39 PM
How much is admission to Hot August Nights?
TO enter your car it costs $150.00, if you can get in. That will give you free passes to the auction and swapmeet. I believe they are taking only 4500 cars per year. Unforunately they only accept 72 and earlier models. I have been there many times with my 67 coupe. I have not been in the past three years though but am registered to go this year. Orangekrush is right about the hotel. About 250,000 people come to town for the event. You can go to any show and shine to look at cars for free. You need to be registered to participate in the HAN events, however there are plenty of other events at some of the other casino's that do not require registration. You will see tons of rods and cars crusing around that you never would see at home.
Quote from: orangekrush on February 13, 2009, 12:33:08 AM
ill try to come there from here in central oregon! if you come to ours here in central oregon! september 19th in prineville!!
Orangekrush, do you live in Prineville?
Sorry guys, Tigger is correct the price is $150.00 per car I wrote my checks last year and for some reason $300. + was the # I remembered. I'm taking two cars. My Bad!