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2000 Convention information update
Posted by Larry West (more from Larry West) on Wed, 9 Feb 2000 19:50:20
The printing and mailing of the registration packets has been delayed. I wanted to get a few more of the specifics out there so people can start planning.
You should have the official forms in hand around the beginning of March.
WHEN: July 5-9, 2000 WHERE: Lime Rock Park, Connecticut (July 5 & 6), Hudson Valley Resort, Kerhonkson, NY (July 7-9)
The schedule of events will follow closely the schedule of the past three conventions.
Lime Rock Park:
July 5: Saab/Skip Barber driving school $300 per participant. Learn how to better control your car while driving new Saab 9-3s. Two levels, one for those with no prior driving school (including Saab Convention schools) or racing experience, and an advanced level for those with such experience (proof required). Typical 'modules' include autocross, heel & toe, threshold braking.
July 6: Lapping Sessions. Under the watchful eye of the Skip Barber instructors, take your own Saab out on one of the most famous road courses in the USA. Take your Saab through Big Bend, the Esses, up the hill on the No Name Straight, down the back straight, into the Diving Turn and back onto the Main Straight. $125 per person.
Autocross: The annual Saab autocross at the convention. Test your mettle in this low-speed challenge against other, similarly equipped Saabs. $25 per person.
(note: tech inspection required for lapping & autocross. Details to follow.)
Hudson Valley Resort:
July 7:
The festivities kick off in the afternoon with tech sessions. The evening brings the annual welcoming reception at poolside. Returning this year will be the after dinner auction.
There is an optional morning activity - an exclusive tour and airshow at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Rhinebeck, NY $5 per person. Caravan will leave Hudson Valley early Friday morning for the 45 minute drive. This is a fun, interesting activity, suitable for the entire family. See WWI (that's right WW ONE) era planes fly from this combination museum and airstrip. Well worth the trip!
July 8:
A full breakfast opens the day, a day traditionally filled with Saab-related activities. Polish up the Saab for the morning Concours d'Saab. The group photo is next, followed by lunch. Afternoon brings more tech sessions, or you can run the fun rally through the scenic and twisty roads in the area.
The annual awards banquet closes the day, with presentations to award winners, and a special keynote with some of Saab's greatest rally drivers.
July 9:
Once again, a full breakfast prepares you for the trip home. John Moss' auction, and focus groups will meet.
The cost of this year's convention will be $125 per person. This includes 5 meals (Dinner Friday, 3 meals Saturday & breakfast Sunday), and a welcoming goodie pack.
(children's registration information will be included in the registration package)
The Hudson Valley Resort has offered us a special rate of $125 per ROOM per night. Space is limited at the Hudson Valley, but other nearby options are available. Contact Hudson Valley at 1.888.948.3766, and specify code 1411 for the Saab room block.
I hope this whets your appetite.
Keep an eye on http://www.saabconvention.org for more information,
starting next week.
Larry West
Larry West NJ Saab Owner's Club
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