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March 11, 2010 6:20 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director

The first-ever East Coast Concours d'LeMons will take place at our Classic Motorsports Mitty: April 29-May 2 at Road Atlanta. Well, the concours will have a special class for $200X Challenge cars. Yep, bring your Challenge car, hang out, and be treated like a rock star.

Details on the concours will soon be posted here: http://www.concoursdlemons.com/participantsGA.html

For details on the Mitty, go here: http://classicmotorsports.net/events/mitty-2010/

Questions? Ask away. If we don't know the answer, we'll at least come up with something clever.
March 11, 2010 6:32 p.m. maroon92 PowerDork

MITTY! This will be my first vintage event... What should I look out for?

I am aiming to have this event be the first outing for my Supra.
March 11, 2010 6:36 p.m. 96DXCivic HalfDork

Why does the Mitty have to be the weekend before finals? Now to decide if it is worth it or not.
March 11, 2010 8:12 p.m. AngryCorvair SuperDork

maroon92 wrote:

MITTY! This will be my first vintage event... What should I look out for?

Hongs.

Definitely look out for Hongs.
March 11, 2010 9:18 p.m. DirtyBird222 Dork

hmm there is something going on this weekend and i can't remember right now. It used to be finals, but i think my sister might be graduating from college...hmmm?
March 11, 2010 9:23 p.m. Vigo Reader

wow, looks like a fun event.

I scanned the mitty description but i think i missed the part where it talks about what kind of racing we will do in our challenge cars? Against each other on a road course? Im sure as hell unlikely to drag this heap that far just to stain your parking lots!
March 11, 2010 9:26 p.m. Raze HalfDork

Wow, I might actually be able to come, and the Merkur is actually in running form, woah...
March 11, 2010 9:56 p.m. aussiesmg UltraDork

We did get to do some parade laps last year, but I also would have to consider if it is worth dragging the Hillbilly Hauler 800 miles for that
March 12, 2010 7:40 a.m. VWguyBruce HalfDork

If I bring the Challenge car will I need to pay for the Lemons event as well?

Anyone ever camped down there? Facilities decent?
March 12, 2010 9:22 a.m. Tom Heath Marketing / Club Coordinator

Camping is a very popular option at the Mitty. It's a big facility, and there are showers in a couple spots for you to use.

The Concours d'LeMons entry does carry a separate fee from your Mitty ticket entry, but entering the CdL also includes that day's Mitty admission and a goody bag with GRM/CdL swag.
March 12, 2010 9:41 a.m. Karl La Follette HalfDork

I was thinking maybe bring the challenge car for the simple fact of the fast laps and its light to tow up there . Need a new clutch in it but sounds like an idea
March 12, 2010 12:09 p.m. poopshovel UltraDork

Damn. I was really hoping to get the LeMons car out there, but it now lives in Tampa The good news is, I WILL have two big jugs of Vodka, and a gallon milk jug full of home-made bloody mary mix...and probably a bottle of whiskey...and some beers...and hotdogs...and hamburgers...and brats...and a pillow.
March 12, 2010 12:21 p.m. Raze HalfDork

poopshovel wrote:

Damn. I was really hoping to get the LeMons car out there, but it now lives in Tampa The good news is, I WILL have two big jugs of Vodka, and a gallon milk jug full of home-made bloody mary mix...and probably a bottle of whiskey...and some beers...and hotdogs...and hamburgers...and brats...and a pillow.

you forgot the beans and sausages, and what's this pillow blasphemy for? A spare tire works just fine, and serves a purpose...
March 12, 2010 12:35 p.m. poopshovel UltraDork

and what's this pillow blasphemy for?

In the interest of keeping this thread PG-13, let's just say it involves three 200+ pounders (2 of which tip the scales at a little over 300,) a bottle of everclear, a little skinny berkeleyer named angry, some PB blaster, and a lot of muffled screams. What happens in the bathrooms at turn 5 stays in the bathrooms at turn 5.
March 12, 2010 12:40 p.m. Raze HalfDork

poopshovel wrote:

and what's this pillow blasphemy for?

In the interest of keeping this thread PG-13, let's just say it involves three 200+ pounders (2 of which tip the scales at a little over 300,) a bottle of everclear, a little skinny berkeleyer named angry, some PB blaster, and a lot of muffled screams. What happens in the bathrooms at turn 5 stays in the bathrooms at turn 5.

Epic
March 12, 2010 2:24 p.m. DILYSI Dave UltimaDork

poopshovel wrote:

and what's this pillow blasphemy for?

In the interest of keeping this thread PG-13, let's just say it involves three 200+ pounders (2 of which tip the scales at a little over 300,) a bottle of everclear, a little skinny berkeleyer named angry, some PB blaster, and a lot of muffled screams. What happens in the bathrooms at turn 5 stays in the bathrooms at turn 5.

In.
March 12, 2010 2:35 p.m. m_walker26 New Reader

Dang, sold the Challenge BMW too quickly. Might just show up vehicleless.

Mark
March 15, 2010 2:14 p.m. AngryCorvair SuperDork

DILYSI Dave wrote:

poopshovel wrote:

and what's this pillow blasphemy for?

In the interest of keeping this thread PG-13, let's just say it involves three 200+ pounders (2 of which tip the scales at a little over 300,) a bottle of everclear, a little skinny berkeleyer named angry, some PB blaster, and a lot of muffled screams. What happens in the bathrooms at turn 5 stays in the bathrooms at turn 5.

In.

i feel violated just reading that. and i'd totallyy be there if not for the revised work/life arrangement. the SAE Applied Vehicle Dynamics seminar is the first three weekdays following the Mitty, so if enrollment hits 24 i may be able to tie the two events together. if the SAE seminar doesn't fill up, there's no way i can make the mitty this year.
March 30, 2010 10:03 a.m. Andy Reid Auction Editor

Hey if you guys are interested in the Concours d' Lemons we would lvoe to see the Challenge cars attend. The cost is cheap and gets you free parking in the infield on Sunday and covers your admission for Sunday. More info is at http://www.concoursdlemons.com

Another cool tidbit is that Pete Brock, our own Tim Suddard and Bill Warner, founder of the Amelia Island concours are the judges.

Sign up early and save 5 bucks.

Also if you have any other "different" or "special" cars, say a Renault Fuego/Alliance/ Encore/Le Car, Chrysler TC by Maserati or even a Pacer or Gremlin, they are all welocme as entrants.

Personally I would love to see a mint condition Fuego in person.
March 30, 2010 10:19 a.m. 4cylndrfury SuperDork

Andy Reid wrote:

Personally I would love to see a mint condition Fuego in person.

hrrrmmmm...my grandfather in law happens to have one thats been in a garage for a couple decades...crinkley tires and dust laden, its still clean and fresh. The varnish in the gas tank may not be healthy for it to drink, but theres the slightest possibility that I can make this car mine (grandpa doesnt drive anymore). Whats FMV for a fuego in decent shape? Challenge level?
March 30, 2010 11:27 p.m. Andy Reid Auction Editor

About $2,500 in perfect shape running well with no needs would be my bet.

I missed one last year in that condition. Maybe missed is the wrong work, possibly ducked is more appropriate. :)
March 31, 2010 6:40 a.m. 4cylndrfury SuperDork

Andy Reid wrote:

About $2,500 in perfect shape running well with no needs would be my bet.

I missed one last year in that condition. Maybe missed is the wrong work, possibly ducked is more appropriate. :)

ha, ducked...nice. I will have to see if the one in grandpas garage runs. I could probably get it for a song, but if I wanted to introduce it to the challenge, I would have to be fair in reporting.

I wonder if theres any market for Fuego passenger/rear seats or AC units
March 31, 2010 7:57 a.m. Tommy Suddard SonDork

poopshovel wrote:

Damn. I was really hoping to get the LeMons car out there, but it now lives in Tampa The good news is, I WILL have two big jugs of Vodka, and a gallon milk jug full of home-made bloody mary mix...and probably a bottle of whiskey...and some beers...and hotdogs...and hamburgers...and brats...and a pillow.

Good thing I might not be there this year...
March 31, 2010 8:38 a.m. aussiesmg UltraDork

Who is camping on the grounds? besides me that is.
March 31, 2010 11:38 a.m. poopshovel UltraDork

Tommy Suddard wrote:

poopshovel wrote:

Damn. I was really hoping to get the LeMons car out there, but it now lives in Tampa The good news is, I WILL have two big jugs of Vodka, and a gallon milk jug full of home-made bloody mary mix...and probably a bottle of whiskey...and some beers...and hotdogs...and hamburgers...and brats...and a pillow.

Good thing I might not be there this year...

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