Passing along some info on the upcoming All Firebird Show in Saratoga, NY. This is cut and pasted from an e-mail so some of the formatting is messed up. But you should be able to figure it out:
The 7th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show is your MUST MAKE show on Saturday July 11, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the SPA State Park adjacent to the Saratoga Auto Museum. Rain date is Sunday July 12, 2009.
** PRE-REG NOW OPEN: 2009 All Firebird Lawn Show Pre-Registration is now open.
All Firebirds, Formulas, Trans Ams, Firehawks, GTAs, Bandits, Machos, Show Cars, Street Cars, Race Cars, Survivors, Classics, Cruisers, Drivers and works in progress... are welcomed to attend. Join your Firebird friends and family. See Birds from eleven states and Canada.
To Pre-Register, just download and print the Registration form, fill it out (Do not forget to circle Stock or Modified), attach your check or money order payable to Special Olympics Saratoga, and mail it to the address on the registration form. It is that easy!
The Fairfield Inn Show Rate is available for one night stays for 2009. Two night minimum stays are NOT required as they were last year. You can stay one, two, or three nights all for the Show rate per night. You must book before June 10, 2009 to get the show rate. See more info near the bottom of this newsletter.
New for 2009 are 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies in Judged stock and modified classes 1967-1969, 1970-1976, 1977-1981, 1982-1992, 1993-2002. (Read about classes and guidelines below). Other trophy awards will include a Special Olympics Athlete choice, Special Olympics Coaches choice, Mangino Pontiac Dealer choice, Saratoga Auto Museum Director choice, the Joe Nolan award, and a jumbo Best of Show trophy.
Special Olympics athletes will pick their favorite 25 Firebirds for competitive ribbon awards.
Free truck and trailer parking is available nearby. The All Firebird Cruise with police escort at Saratoga Auto Museum on Friday night July 10, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. is free to all show participants!
A minimum donation of $10 is required for show registration ($15 for Car Corral). We ask that you be very generous. Most participants give between $20 and $50. We especially thank those who have previously given $100 and up! All money raised goes to Special Olympics Saratoga.
Dash Plaques & Goodie bags to the 1st 150 Firebird arrivals! $2.00 Hotdogs, $1.00 beverages, $1 morning coffee, $1 Breakfast snacks, $15 Show T-Shirts, plus raffles, prizes, and 50-50. Athlete DJ Nolan will spin records to keep you entertained. Museum group price admissions for just $2.50 to all Firebird drivers & passengers (you must get hand stamp at the show) gives you unlimited day of show visits to the museum exhibits.
All Participants and spectators please leave your bicycles and dogs at home. Dogs and bicycles will not be allowed on the show field.
Alchohol is not allowed in the State Park or on the Show Field.
Jim Valentino from www.photowheels.com will be back in 2009. If you were lucky enough to meet Jim last year and get a car portrait of your Bird, you already know the quality of his work! Jim, his booth and his staff will be at the show.
** COMPETITION GUIDELINES AND CLARIFICATIONS FOR THE 2009 All Firebird Lawn Show:
Special Awards picked by athletes, coaches, dealer, museum, etc.
Special Olympics Athlete's choice Special Olympics Coaches' choice
Mangino Pontiac Dealer's choice Saratoga Auto Museum Director's choice
The Joe Nolan Memorial award Best Club Participation Award
Judged Best of Show trophy Special Olympics Participant Ribbons
2009 Judged Classes (1st, 2nd, 3rd place each class)
In keeping with our down-home low-stress family friendly show style, there will be no tech line. Each participant will determine his/her Class at time of entry. Following are 2009 All Firebird Lawn Show Class Competition Guidelines and Clarifications. We reserve the right to move any entry not properly classed. As always, the decision of our judges is final.
2009 Stock Class guidelines and allowable exceptions:
All Stock entries will be judged on cleanliness and attention to detail over the entire car from top to bottom and based on 100 point system. Convertible tops up, T-Tops installed, driver side window down. Stock entries will also be judged on correctness and originality of a stock car. The key here is that any exceptions should maintain a stock appearance. Someone entering the stock class should expect that maximum points will go to the most factory correct or factory appearing correct car. The following are allowable exceptions in Stock Class competition:
Any stock appearing floor mats, door handle inserts, door lock knobs, aftermarket shifter.
Any Firebird wheels from the same model year,
Any updated tires and stock appearing valve stem caps.
Any aftermarket exhaust system (excluding headers) with stock appearing tips.
Any factory option from the same model year and any stock appearing window tints
Any updated radio, stereo, CB, or radar detector that fits without dash modification.
Any stock type body side moldings or factory type aftermarket replacement parts
The stock hood scoop made functional (opened up)
All parking stickers, permits, and club stickers are permitted.
2009 Modified Class guidelines and changes requiring placement in Modified Class
All Modified entries will be judged on cleanliness and attention to detail over the entire car from top to bottom and based on 100 point system. Convertible tops up, T-Tops installed, driver side window down. Modified entries will also be judged on presentation, quality of workmanship, ‘coolness’, ‘bling’, and cohesiveness of theme.
The following changes require automatic placement in the Modified Class:
Any custom paint including a non-factory available color
Any non-factory headers, or aftermarket, fabricated, or custom intakes
Any non-factory engine chrome, aftermarket carburetor, or non-stock appearing wheels
Any upholstery changes that are clearly non-factory in appearance, design, or color.
Any audio system that includes dash modification or large amplifier systems.
Any exterior speaker systems that are clearly non-factory appearance in design or color.
Any non-stock appearing emblems, birds, paint, or graphics.
Any body modifications including non factory hoods, scoops, blending of seams, etc.
Any aftermarket engine or other engine not available on that model year
Any aftermarket blower, fuel injection, turbo, tunnel ram, nos, tubbed, roll cages, etc.
** Note an important change at the Fairfield Inn. For 2009, the Show Rate is available for one night stays. Two night minimum stays are NOT required as they were last year. You can stay one, two, or three nights all for the Show rate per night. You must book before June 10, 2009 to get the show rate. Fairfield Inn and Mariott as the official Show Hotel for 2009. The Firebird Show rate is $119.00 + 8% tax per night for a king room or a room with two double beds. They are located 10 minutes (8 miles) south of the show grounds with easy access to Route 9 and Interstate 87 at Exit 12. Their parking lot is large, paved, and lighted. This clean, modern hotel features 114 rooms, including 36 suites, complimentary deluxe hot/cold continental breakfast daily, complimentary high speed wired and wireless internet access, indoor pool and hot tub, on-site exercise facility, and plenty of truck and trailer parking. Each room includes refrigerator, premium cable service, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron & ironing board, in-room safe and free local phone calls. Hoses will be provided at the back of the hotel for washing your Firebirds! Call them toll free at 1-866-368-6900 and ask for the Firebird Show Rate. Cut-off date is June 10, 2009. Visit them at http://www.marriott.com /albam.
The show grounds are a NO PET ZONE. No umbrellas, tents, alcohol, glass containers, PETS OR BICYCLES are allowed on the show field. Umbrellas or tents are allowed only on the adjacent fields separated by stone walking paths. Chair umbrellas are ok.
PLEASE: NO BURNOUTS, NO SMOKE SHOWS, NO ALCHOHOL, OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS & DRIVE SAFELY!
The show grounds are on NYS property which is a ‘Carry-In Carry-Out’ NYS Park. If you bring anything in, we ask that you take it with you (except $$$ of course) when you leave. There are no public trash receptacles. We will offer a barrel for cans, bottles, or trash from your show purchases only.
Join all your Firebird friends and family in Saratoga on July 11, 2009 at the 7th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show.
As always, feel free to contact us for more information.
