There's a better than even chance that it'll be held in conjunction with the WCA's 40th Anniv. event at the Tech Center in MI. in 2007.

 

:thumbsup: Thanks for the info, Doug. I'll definitely have to check this out next year.

Unfortunately, Bowling Green and my work schedule + college class schedule just never work out to allow me to go... if only I were out of college and had the funds to do these events, I'd be going to the Bowling Green event and the Atlanta FBody Gathering too!

 

I think events are what you make them.

Frankly, we asked the museum to drop a number of events because the attendees in past years told us there was too much to do .....and not enough time to do it in....further, many events would overlap......

The original intent of the NCM Camaro/Firebird Reunion was to allow everyone to kick back and relax one more time before the show season ends......that's why we didn't have judging the past couple of years. We did this year because some Firebird owners told us that we'd get more Firebirds if we had a judged show...............

I think most people have just as much fun in the evenings sitting in the parking lots enjoying each others' company. (I know I do and judging by the numbers every night in the Country Inn and the Continental Inn...I think others would agree.

We did have three different organized cruises -- and of course, Beech Bend - The Corvette Assembly Plant - tours of the NCM -- etc.

We have decided to put the NCM Reunion on hiatus for one year.....and instead concentrate on the Camaro/Firebird 40th Anniversary at the GM Technical Center in Warren, MI -- August 9 to 11 of 2007. This will be in conjuction with Classic Chevy International (50th Anniversary of the 1957 Chevy) and World Wide Camaro. Yes, Firebirds are welcome and I encourage everyone to attend.

Details are being worked on -- more later -- but now's a good time to mark your calendars.

 

I will DEFINITELY be there again! I had such a great time at the GM Tech center on August 10th for the Camaro Rally, and I sure won't miss the 40th Anniversary.

 

Just wanted to say thanks to Scott for being at the event and sharing the love for our vehicles.

Had a great time and will be in Detroit for 07. The parking lot sessions were always packed with people. Definatly a good time.

 

i will be there for sure!

 

Ditto! It was a great time in BG getting to see alot of friend's and meeting new one's. With everything that went on I still enjoy the night's hanging out in the parking lot's the best!

 

After attending the B.G. event for the last 5 years, I'm not terribly picky about the events and what's on the schedule. Heck, after a while, all the caves start to look the same anyway!
For me, it has evolved into an event that is more about looking forward to seeing old friends from all over the continent once a year and catching up with them as well as making new friends.
Just amazing to me that a car has been responsible for me having so many new friends in my life.
I'm really looking forward to next August in Detroit!

Best regardSS,

Elie

 

Thanks for the heads up . I wanted to go to the CCI show this year (I have a '56 Chevy), but I couldn't . I wanted to go to Bowling Green too, but school got in the way . Hopefully I will be able to hit the next CCI show.

David

 

This was my first Camaro event ever, we drove 12 hours from Orlando, and I don't think I could have had a better weekend. I personally loved the intimate feel.

From the tour to the caverns . . .

To all the beautiful F-bodies in the parking lot . . .

To the owners dinner . . .

To the lake tour . . .

To the Country Inn parking lot congregation . . .

To the NCM and all its wonderful employees . . .

I can truly say I had a wonderful time. I enjoyed that we got to meet and see the same people from day to day. You got to know their names, their cars and where they were from.

The icing on the proverbial cake? Sitting next to Scott at dinner and enjoying his stories and passion for the these cars. It is so cool to personally witness someone enjoy their job so much.

My calendar is already marked for Detroit next summer.

-Amanda

 

I had heard about this gathering and thought it would be a cool chance to see the concept and have a "Do America" tour.
I was a little shocked at the lack of turnout. I think LVF-body Invasion in Vegas had almost as many cars this year.
For an outsiders point of view, BG seemed like a gathering of people that see each other on a regular basis, or at the very least communicate regularly, and while they were friendly, with a few exceptions, we were never really given the feeling that we part of the crowd. Don't get me wrong, we had a blast at the show, did the lake tour and went to the banquet (sat with some really nice people from Nashville), but didn't really feel welcome to the gatherings at the Country Inn ect, we wound up spending Friday night in a bowling alley watching some of the locals do drunken karaoke.
We're still debating on if it would be worth the drive to Detroit next year though it's even longer than the PHX to BG trip.
We might wait and see who plans on going first, that way I might possibly know someone else beyond whoever we drag out of the desert with us.

 

Hi Val!

I'm really sorry to hear that you didn't feel welcome at the Country hearth. Actually, most of those enthusiasts never see each other with exception of B/G! They are a fiesty bunch -- and I'm really sorry that you didn't say something to me about it!

The best part of owning a Camaro or Firebird is the friendships!

 

Oh, I want to be all over this one like an IRS agent on a lotto winner! That's perfect timing. Thanks for the heads-up.