Pontiac Nationals August 6,7,8 2010

[BlueJacket]

www.pontiacnationals.com

I took this info from clubgp:

"well for most they know what this event is, it needs no introdution, but for new people here is the skinny.

This is by the far the biggest and best pontiac event in the country. It is 3 days of racing on the one of the best tracks, the biggest 2 day pontiac car show in the country, and a huge swap meet. it is one of the best events to goto. Almost all th other events for us have dried up. This one is going strong and they welcome us FWD cars. we have our own racing class thanks to Super Duty Promotions, which is the company that puts on the event. you can camp in your pits for free with your car. it is probably one of the cheaper events too.

Info on Drag Racing: $65.00 whole weekend
http://www.pontiacnationals.com/dragrace.html

Car Show info: $40.00 whole weekend - if just coming for the weekend this is the best bang for the buck. you get free meals and only pay 5 bucks more, but you cant park your car in the pits.(very stupid i know)
http://www.pontiacnationals.com/carshow.html

This will be my 4th year in a row starting this thread. i hope its early enough for people to start planning ahead. it is a great time.

Some helpful tips:
*If your tent camping in the pits, it is asphalt. So no stakes, you will need to bring stuff to keep the tent from blowing away. Also if it rains you will want something underneath and/or on top to keep ya dry. Carpet padding works good to add a lil extra padding.
*some sort of ezup or shelter, there is hardly any shade in the pits
*chairs are a good idea
*There are picnic tables but some pits might not get one.
*they do have showers and they are around 4bucks or so. early morning or late night is best time as not as many people.

hope to see ya there. "

[BlueJacket]

This event is very good. I showed the G8 there last year and had a ton of fun. There is racing all day long so with the car show and racing there is tons to do.

There were only 4 G8s there last year so it would be nice to see some more. I will be there for sure on Sunday and maybe Saturday. So mark your calenders now!

[travis gore]

I will look into going to this. how far from Indy?

[-Ray-]

It's over 300 miles Travis.

[MANOFSTEEL69]

It's about 275 depending on where in Indy you are at. I will more than likely do this over the G8 meet. I had a great time there last year, even though I got put in a retarded class for the car show. This year will probably be just drag racing, unless I stay for the weekend.

[travis gore]

It's over 300 miles Travis.

thanks, I think I will just go to the Quad Cities. I do not think I can pull off 2 events in Aug.

[BlueJacket]

It's about 275 depending on where in Indy you are at. I will more than likely do this over the G8 meet. I had a great time there last year, even though I got put in a retarded class for the car show. This year will probably be just drag racing, unless I stay for the weekend.

I will be doing this and likely GM Nationals over the G8 meet.

[-Ray-]

It's about 275 depending on where in Indy you are at. I will more than likely do this over the G8 meet. I had a great time there last year, even though I got put in a retarded class for the car show. This year will probably be just drag racing, unless I stay for the weekend.

It's 325 from Southport.

[09LiquidGT]

I'm going to try and make this one for sure. Norwalk is a great track. Probably only be able to go down one day so I won't be entering but I can't wait to see all the Pontiacs.

[GrandPrix98GT]

I hope I can make it this year. I know some people in the local Grand Prix club go every year. And Norwalk is a great place, I like going there.

[BlueJacket]

I hope I can make it this year. I know some people in the local Grand Prix club go every year. And Norwalk is a great place, I like going there.

Goclubgp had a number of people there last year and even had a tent up.

[1meand]

I will be going this year and racing. I'm going with by brother and nephew. You can check out his car here: http://www.highperformancepontiac.com/shootout/hppp_1005_1969_pontiac_firebird_1969_pontiac_gto/index.html
He owns the GTO. Hope to see lots of G8's there as it will be my first year going.

[wreckwriter]

another big Pontiac event: http://www.poci.org/POCI_Annual_Convention.cfm?PT=C

[BlueJacket]

another big Pontiac event: http://www.poci.org/POCI_Annual_Convention.cfm?PT=C

Sure is, I was going to make a post about it but just have not gotten to it. Do you want to make a post that I can sticky since its in your area?

[GrandPrix98GT]

another big Pontiac event: http://www.poci.org/POCI_Annual_Convention.cfm?PT=C

Sure was.. 2009 they were only two miles from my house. It was awesome.

[wreckwriter]

Sure is, I was going to make a post about it but just have not gotten to it. Do you want to make a post that I can sticky since its in your area?

Thread created in SE regional.

[BlueJacket]

Thanks I will link it over to here.

[MIEngineer]

I'll probably go this year to the Norwalk event, with whatever Pontiac I have at the time...wish I made it to the convention last year in Dayton...oh well.

[deputycrawford]

I have reservations for hte G8 meet. I am also off the 7th and 8th. I just might do both. I dolled my car up as something else. I wonder if they will let mine in.
I used to take my Charger to all the Chrysler Classic meets at Norwalk. Great place and events.

Jerry

[MIEngineer]

Hmmm, might have to make this.

[Bonnetts02Vette]

i will definitely be there if i get leave for the weekend.

[tincup]

If I can only make 1 day for the show (no racing for me), which is better, Sat. or Sun.?

[GeoffA]

Hmm, I'm off all weekend... But baby due on the 9th :hmm:

[MIEngineer]

I want to make this, but not sure if i go saturday or sunday - and which Pontiac to take....I need to sell my 71...

[bracketracer]

I will be there for sure, just like I have been every year since 1996. This is an AWESOME event! I hope that there are alot more G8s there this year.

MIEngineer, this would be a great event to bring the '71 too. I only wish my GXP was paid off. I love '71-'72 LeMans/T-37s! Lots of possible buyers for nice Pontiacs.

[1meand]

I will be there for sure, just like I have been every year since 1996. This is an AWESOME event! I hope that there are alot more G8s there this year.

MIEngineer, this would be a great event to bring the '71 too. I only wish my GXP was paid off. I love '71-'72 LeMans/T-37s! Lots of possible buyers for nice Pontiacs.

Are you going to be racing?

[tincup]

See you all Saturday!

[BlueJacket]

I will see everyone Sunday.

[Greg@PacePerformance]

I am going to be racing on Saturday and Sunday.
Just look for the quickest FWD Grand Prix ;)
looking to be running mid 11's unless I change to a larger pulley.
I'll try and look around for people.

[BlueJacket]

I am going to be racing on Saturday and Sunday.
Just look for the quickest FWD Grand Prix ;)
looking to be running mid 11's unless I change to a larger pulley.
I'll try and look around for people.

Sunday I will be showing my G8, so stop by and say hi.

[Greg@PacePerformance]

I'll try and make it over if I don't go rounds like normal ;)

[Greg@PacePerformance]

Last night didn't go well so I will just be there on Saturday to watch and hang out with some old friends. :(
Some cheap AN fuel line we used a few years ago decided to let go when we where test starting the car. Then the trailer lights decided not to work all of a sudden. So at midnight last night we called it quits.
I'll be wondering around on Saturday looking for G8's.

[MANOFSTEEL69]

I will probably go out there on Sunday just to show.

[gr8lover]

I was there on Thursday for the shootout and saw Bracketracer and 1Meand. It was great to meet you guys and I wish I could have stayed for the weekend!!! Bracketracer.... maybe you can try the DR's at Cordova in a couple weeks!!! It looks like a gorgeous weekend for Pontiac Nationals!!!!!

[MIEngineer]

Wish I made it...just didn't work out.

[BlueJacket]

I was kind of disapointed with the class I was put in. I ended up in full size street only because of my wheels, I got 1st last year in stock. I did get 3rd and that was not bad since all of the other cars in the class were from the 60's and had a ton of work done. There were three other G8's there (1 V6 and 2 GXP) but I do not think any of them are on this board. I did hear there were a number of G8 in the pits racing but I never got to see them run.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/bluejacket651/G8%20GT/nationals.jpg

[Greg@PacePerformance]

Sorry I couldn't be there on Sunday Charles, I would have liked to meet you. I did meet bracketracer on Saturday and watched him go deep in the rounds. Congrats!.

[BlueJacket]

Theres always next year. lol