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mattzoom
01-29-2010, 06:06 PM
Ok as I have pointed out The Super Chevy Show won't be in SoCal this year but there is an awsome event going on to kick off the season.

Feature Story, Latest News / Cruise Will Lead Show Cars, Hot Rods, Racers, Fans and More From Los Angeles to Las Vegas for Season Opener Cruise Will Lead Show Cars, Hot Rods, Racers, Fans and More From Los Angeles to Las Vegas for Season Opener
January 14, 2010 by Super Chevy Show
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Kansas City (Jan. 14, 2010) – How should Super Chevy Show fans kick off the 30th anniversary season in 2010? By cruising, of course.

The 2010 Super Chevy Show series kicks off with the season opener at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 20-21. Cruisers from Los Angeles, however, will start the celebration a day earlier with the Original Parts Group “Cruise to Vegas” event on March 19.

Between 50-100 hot rods and specialty vehicles are expected to be joined by fans, vendors, sponsors and racers in a massive caravan that will travel from Los Angeles to Las Vegas to help kick off the official opening of the 30th anniversary season of the Super Chevy Show series.

“We are very excited to sponsor the opening Super Chevy Show event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and to launch the ‘Cruise to Vegas’ leading to the event,” Original Parts Group, Inc., Marketing Manager Gus Stewart said. “OPGI is ready to hit the road with some great people and great cars.”

Cruisers will meet at Original Parts Group in Seal Beach at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 19 and will depart Southern California in time to be at the track in Las Vegas by 4:30 p.m. that afternoon, giving participants the chance to race down the track during the test-n-tune, set up for the car show or just enjoy an evening out on The Strip.

Some of the most anxious participants of the cruise will be Super Chevy magazine staff members.

“I can’t think of a cooler way to kick off the 30th anniversary Super Chevy Show season than with a cruise from Original Parts Group in Southern California to Las Vegas,” Editor of Super Chevy magazine, Jim Campisano, said. “Super Chevy and its sister publications will be out in force and plan on doing the cruise from beginning to end.

“Original Parts Group has been a huge supporter of the magazine and this hobby for many years and we are thrilled that it has stepped up to do something so exciting.”

The Original Parts Group “Cruise to Vegas” event might be the first – but not last – cruise of the Super Chevy Show season. Super Chevy Show owners, SCSW, Inc., is working with Forward Sports Marketing on event promotion and has already heard a buzz about other cruise events in other national event sites.

“Original Parts Group has always brought a tremendous amount of promotional support to the Super Chevy Show series, and we couldn’t think of a better sponsor and promotion to kick off the season the way they have planned it with the cruise from L.A. to Vegas,” Forward Sports Marketing’s Haas said. “We have already received inquiries from sponsors in other markets asking about doing cruises to series races from nearby metropolitan areas, so I think you will see more great promotions like this during the 30th anniversary season.”

This will be the first time Las Vegas Motor Speedway has hosted a Super Chevy Show event since November 2003. Chris Blair, Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Vice President of Racing Operations, said the cruise seems like the perfect way to re-introduce the city of Las Vegas to such a storied event.

“We think the cruise from L.A. to Las Vegas will not only kick off a great event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway but it’s a great way to jump start an exciting new chapter for the 30th year of the Super Chevy Show,” Blair said. “The excitement just keeps building as we get closer to the opening date and the cruise adds another element to this amazing event.”

Cruise participants will receive a gift bag from Original Parts Group and its suppliers. They also will have the opportunity to register for the weekend’s events early, allowing for early entry on Saturday morning.

Departure location:
Friday, March 19 (meet at 10 a.m., depart 11 a.m.)
Original Parts Group (OPG)
1770 Saturn Way
Seal Beach, CA 90740

Cruise Destination:
Friday, March 19 (estimated arrival is 4:30 p.m.)
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
7000 Las Vegas Blvd. N.
Las Vegas, NV 89115

To register for the “Cruise to Vegas” or for more information, please contact Gus Stewart at Original Parts Group at (562) 594-1000 or via e-mail at [email protected].


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Start setting up everything this will be a blast

cmraman
01-29-2010, 08:38 PM
I'll be there.

Steve1968LS2
01-29-2010, 09:19 PM
If Penny is back together by then she will be there..

CarlC
01-30-2010, 08:01 AM
Don't forget March 22 at Buttonwillow Steve.

James OLC
01-30-2010, 11:54 AM
Hmmm... Buttonwillow is vaguely on the way back....

David Pozzi
01-30-2010, 03:56 PM
Hmmm... Buttonwillow is vaguely on the way back....

Hey James,

Mary stealing Dave's computer in the shop ...

Buttonwillow's definitely on the way back and shouldn't be a problem pulling a return trip "all-nighter" lite if you want to do both. Fly into Monterey on Thursday and out the following Tuesday ... hmmm.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

DFRESH
01-30-2010, 06:12 PM
Man, how to squeeze this all in over one weekend----Buttonwillow will be first priority, but sure would love to make the drive to Vegas as well----

Doug

Vegas69
01-30-2010, 07:13 PM
I'll be back together and will gladly run it down the 1/4.

James OLC
01-31-2010, 09:41 AM
Honestly Mary - that weekend will be 37 days from the start of the One Lap of America... I'll be up for the Buttonwillow deal but if I'm going to take any additional time it will be for "last minute" prep...

mpozzi
01-31-2010, 06:30 PM
You guys need to start your training regimen ... LOL.

Hey ... your car kicked butt today at the autocross. And I have video to prove it.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

James OLC
01-31-2010, 08:48 PM
You guys need to start your training regimen ... LOL.

Hey ... your car kicked butt today at the autocross. And I have video to prove it.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

88 days to go...

I hear it was a "good day" - can't wait to see what you shot today and get your "honest opinion"

mpozzi
01-31-2010, 08:51 PM
88 days to go...

I hear it was a "good day" - can't wait to see what you shot today and get your "honest opinion"

A little bit wider front wheel + a little wider front tire + no changes to the present suspension set up = ooooh, baby and a perfect autocross car. Only minor rear bar adjustments for track days. You're set ...

Cheers and :1st:,
Mary Pozzi

mattzoom
02-04-2010, 09:55 PM
Anyone else going to be going on the cruise from socal?

chevyhector
02-05-2010, 09:01 AM
If my Medusa is finished, we will be there !!! I will be able to use my "Polo Towers" villa that weekend.

mattzoom
02-05-2010, 09:41 AM
If my Medusa is finished, we will be there !!! I will be able to use my "Polo Towers" villa that weekend.
i will put you on the list assuming you will be done with your car.

chevyhector
02-05-2010, 09:50 AM
Gracias Matt.

mattzoom
02-11-2010, 05:11 PM
sorry to hear about buttonwillow closing the event, but with that said who will be doing this that was going to be doing that???

TCI Engineering
02-23-2010, 10:54 AM
Anyone know the actual drive route before they hop on the 15 North? My marketing guy has been trying to get an actual drive map so we know where to meet up at but he has had no luck.

-J

mattzoom
02-23-2010, 11:39 AM
Anyone know the actual drive route before they hop on the 15 North? My marketing guy has been trying to get an actual drive map so we know where to meet up at but he has had no luck.

-J
have him email the guy at original parts group

DriverzInc
02-23-2010, 12:02 PM
We are planning on being a vendor at the show, so if we do not have to be there too early, and can cruise with you guys, we will!

TCI Engineering
02-23-2010, 01:44 PM
have him email the guy at original parts group

Ed Zinke, Jim Campisano, and Ryan Haas has been his contacts

I'll have him try OPG, Thanks!