WCBF09 July 19 - 26 - Corvallis Oregon

[willwren]

We gotta make a supreme effort to keep the wimmins apart. They plot and connive against us.

FYI, there should be a good bit of free firewood for the Kampyground this year. Whatever I have left here, plus some from Bo's sitter.

[SingsCountry1967]

<cough>bullshiit<cough>

[PontiacMom]

I have couple of questions....Why does WCBF have to in Oregon every year?? Why do we always have to do the same things over and over again?? Why can't we change it up, like for example, instead of spending so much time ripping apart the cars, why don't we DRIVE them?? Why do we "need" to go racing, all it is doing is adding wear to our cars. We could all go for a driving tour, or each year meet at a different members hometown, see other areas, enjoy our cars. When are our American friends going to come up to Canada and see what we have to offer??

I know I said that I was staying home because things are just to crazy here, and that is very true, it is just that I think it is time for a change. I know it is not going to happen this year, but maybe it is something to think about in the years to come. Or maybe I am just talking to the wrong crowd. Sorry guys, but this is how I feel about it.

[BonnevilleBrunette]

I have couple of questions....Why does WCBF have to in Oregon every year?? Why do we always have to do the same things over and over again?? Why can't we change it up, like for example, instead of spending so much time ripping apart the cars, why don't we DRIVE them?? Why do we "need" to go racing, all it is doing is adding wear to our cars. We could all go for a driving tour, or each year meet at a different members hometown, see other areas, enjoy our cars. When are our American friends going to come up to Canada and see what we have to offer??

I know I said that I was staying home because things are just to crazy here, and that is very true, it is just that I think it is time for a change. I know it is not going to happen this year, but maybe it is something to think about in the years to come. Or maybe I am just talking to the wrong crowd. Sorry guys, but this is how I feel about it.

Why change tradition? And besides that, thats how ALL men are. They have to take things apart and put them back together...it's all a part of being a guy I'm guessing.

[willwren]

A little history here (Pmom knows this just as well):

The first WCBF in 2004 was picked for Oregon because it was the halfway point between the northernmost and southernmost intended attendees, Northern BC and San Diego. The exact center point happened to be within 50 miles of my house. San Diego never showed up. We kept it that way over time, and developed a race-day rivalry with the Portland and Seattle GP clubs, and took advantage of an annual GM-only organized event at the end of July each year at our NHRA-sanctioned dragstrip. We had discussed at one time moving the meet to Seattle ('05 or '06?) but never did, then our primary Seattle host moved East to get smarter (college or sumthin' like that).

I personally don't have a problem with moving the meet or changing the format as far as my travel is concerned (as long as it doesn't go too far), but I can tell you that moving a meet this involved and attended by so many can be a daunting task. Planning a meet this big, and all the little things that go into it is a much bigger deal now than probably anyone here knows, other than perhaps Katie. Making the same thing happen somewhere else adds alot of difficulty now. Coordinating the local stuff like events and discounts is a big deal, and I usually start working on it 6 months in advance. I can tell you that wherever you have the meet location, you MUST have a member local who's willing to put alot of time into organizing and hosting.

As far as the center of membership and travel time is concerned, Oregon is still a pretty 'central' location. Considering the primary attendance is coming from BC, AZ, ID, CA, WA, and OR.

[2000Silverbullet]

I have couple of questions....Why does WCBF have to in Oregon every year?? Why do we always have to do the same things over and over again?? Why can't we change it up, like for example, instead of spending so much time ripping apart the cars, why don't we DRIVE them?? Why do we "need" to go racing, all it is doing is adding wear to our cars. We could all go for a driving tour, or each year meet at a different members hometown, see other areas, enjoy our cars. When are our American friends going to come up to Canada and see what we have to offer??

We are always open to suggestion Nichole.
I like the idea of driving more and modding less. The coast run is so much fun, I am always disappointed that Wren doesn't come because he is busy hosting mods.

We still don't have the final Woodburn schedule.
Everyone has a choice to race or not. Last year I only raced in Test n Tune due to circumstances and maybe this year I won't race at all....we'll see.

[2000Silverbullet]

Tentative WCBM09 BONNEVILLE ATTENDANCE LIST

Willwren = GreenZilla 93 SSEi & SLEeper 95 SLE - Bill, Kim, Katie & Bo - home
PDad = 00 SSEi Maroon Bone Evil - O'Neil (dragging Nichole kicking and screaming)
2000SilverBullet = 00 SSEi Silver Bullet - Paul & Laura - Hotel
Grizz = 94 SSEi Green - GRIZZ - Victor
EchoSSEi = Camelion 97 SSEi - Teal Green - Bob
Bugsi - 97 SE - Mark - KOA 44
SSEiMatt = 97 SSEi Damien - Silver - OompaloompaMatt
Slayer = - Joel
DriverJohn = Gravenge 92 SSEi - John
2000CadillacSTS = CaddyMatt with F250
Chadow427 = Shadd
RRounds = 00 SSEi - Dk Blue - Rod, Cindy, Rodney Jr., Hillary & Lexie
PDXGTP = Black GPGTP -Thomas - Hotel
id97GTP = Red GPGTP - Celin
BoiseGTP = Charcoal SSEi - Keven
SuperSLE = 00 SLE White L67 - Jared
PianoBomber: Landon 97 GTP white
Benzilla: Ben 01 GTP SE red
Cujo: Randy 02 SSEi silver
Hans = 01 SSEi
Myfirstbonnie = 89 LE Red & 00 SSEi (nursebonnie007) & 95 SE Megan - LottavaginaMatt & Wendy
GXP_Vince = 95 SLE Black - Vince & Tarah
JMH1950 = 94 SE - White & 92 Silverado 1/2 Ton - John & Margaret
tpulliam79 = 91 Chevy 1/2 Ton - Taylor
Singscountry1967 = Flying - Tracy
VBCSpangler = 96 Gold SSEi - Jordon - home
Ragsdale = 96 SSEi Green - Greg
GoldenBullet = 93 SSEi - Matt (Cookie)
Gonzo4191 = 04 SE Gray - Juan
93 SSE = dirtracr95 = 88 Lesabre T-type
Mac077 = 00 SSEi (Silver Eagle)


Tentative AGENDA

Sun. July 19 - Early arrivals, fun and mods at Bill's

Mon. July 20 - Some arrivals, shopping, Tints, mods, tour of Corvallis and Pizza & Beer or Soda at Bills after black striping the road in front of his apartment.

Tues. July 21 - Morning Golf, Hotel check-ins. Clean up. Afternoon Tuning and Mods, Corvallis touring & arrivals at KOA, Chinese food. Discussions at Bill's.

Wed. July 22 - 10:am Continue mods or Tour to the Coast......Rogue Beer run and Moes for Clam Chowder or Weanies. Put on the Race tires, Pour in the Rocket Fuel. back to KOA for Fun - Dinner anywhere but Manchurian Grill. Full Throttle Ramp Run video shoot, KOA Testing and tuning .. ... . Campfire discussions.

Thurs. July 23 - Egg McMuffin morning, and final Mod morning.... then Ready for Test and Tune at Woodburn Drag Track (TBA) - Quiznos for lunch at noon. Convoy Leaves KOA at 1:30pm sharp. Drag races - 3:pm - 7:pm. ....dinner at McDonald's @ 7:30pm.........back to KOA by 9:30pm for campfire discussions.

Friday July 24 - Testing and tuning at Bill's. Arby's/Wendy's dinner. Road testing and final tweek mods. ...........bed by 10:pm for big day tomorrow.

Saturday July 25 - Woodburn Chevy Showdown Show'n Shine Swap Meet & Drags Woodburn 100 WCBF09 convoy leaves KOA at 6:00 a.m. sharp.
8:am-6:pm followed by our traditional Flagged Bonneville/GP group photo shoot at Woodburn Dragstrip, and 10 Pizza's to go dinner . ...back to KOA by 9:pm for WCBF08 awards and party till the engine blocks are cold.

Sunday July 26 - Mass for some. Group discussions and picture/video swap at Bill's. Some will leave.
Coffee Day or hair of the dog.

Monday July 27 - Most will leave cruising home to post pics of the best time they ever had with memories to last a lifetime.

[rrounds]

I may not race this year also, we want Cindy's Bonney to last until her retirement in 3 or 4 years. Both Cindy and I love to take day or weekend drives, thats how we got 185k on the car so fast.
So where are we going to eat this year or is that a BIG SECRET ? Cindy and I really liked the pizziera we ate at last year, but I don't know if they can handle 30+ people all at once.

ROD

[2000Silverbullet]

It's not all about the racing although that has been the climax to all of our Meets the last five years.

I'm in for doing a show and shine at Woodburn while at the same time supporting those who really want to race.

We will probably have to break up into teams and eat at a couple of places at a time.

There must be another restaurant in the vacinity of the Manchurian in Albany that can handle a group of 35 people and will lead us all to the "Ramp Shoot" after dinner.

[JMH1950]

I don't know about Albany, but that Chinese place down the road from Bill was real good, and if they had some notice I'm sure we could all get in there at one time.

Just have to make sure they haven't been busted recently for.................................































serving liquour to under age diners.

[gonzo4191]

what about underage diners?

[2000Silverbullet]

Anywhere would do. We can drive the "long way" back to the KOA to hit that on-ramp.

That All you can eat Chinese place is my favourite. Don't care about drinking anywhere but the KOA where the cars are mostly parked.

It's one of the best on-ramps I've been on because you can set up the camera shots at a safe location to see/hear the top of 1st gear then you can easily get up to the top of second gear when you merge onto the highway.

[willwren]

Rod, you're allowed to pass on the racing on two conditions:


We have your presence riding shotgun with rookies on test/tune, and we have you in the pits with us on raceday. Your value in that regard is invaluable to us.

[GoldenBullet]

i want to race one race day,. i figure thetes a aamcxo in towing distance so them *fook* can fic my transmisson.

[tpulliam79]

can I race my 91 chevy 1500 on race day its a gm product... we can slap some bonneville club stickers on it and no one will ever know its not a bonneville.

[myfirstbonnie]

Yes you can. If it is a gm you can run it.

[JMH1950]

Since Margaret is still dead set against me racing Christine, I'll race against you with my '92 pickup.

[SingsCountry1967]

heck...you don't even need to own the vehicle to race it

[driverjohn2005]

heck...you don't even need to own the vehicle to race it

True, I'll just race your rental

[2000Silverbullet]

Should I run a poll to see if we only want to do one race event instead of two. I fear even if we decide on one that there will be those who will still go to both days.

I vote for keeping the schedule the same but spending more time on mini driving tours than modding. The only modding should be necessary fixes only with other mods as time permits as long as it doesn't hold up the host.