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MyBucketList
05-05-2023, 08:18 AM
First time sharing like this outside of my normal build thread, but though this might be of interest to the FFR community.

My employer (JR Automation) is hosting our second annual car show this year. This show is 100% to raise money for local charities. The charities are selected by our employees in the Fall of every year. Around Christmas time the company matches any funds raised from all events over the course of the year and distributes to the selected organizations helping those in need.

Last year we held out first ever car show for internal JR employees and had moderate success. Roughly 40 vehicles participated and we raised a couple thousand dollars.

This year we are expanding and opening the show up to the public in an effort have more impact in the local community (and see more cool cars). Our show area is expanded to accommodate 120 vehicles with everyone getting a double wide parking space. Show categories are classics, imports, muscle cars, trucks/SUVs, supercars, and even a "work in progress" category.

As with last year, spectators will get to vote on their favorite vehicles in each category... as well as top 3 best in show. The awards themselves are very nice. Kaleb and walked away with 3rd best in show last year for our MK4 even though we had no engine at that point and participated in the WIP category. Was a fun day for talking cars with likeminded people. :)

If you are in the area and would like to bring your Daytona, MK4, GTM, 38, etc... for some music, food, and car talk comradery. We would love to have you come come out.

Show Vehicle Application:
184074


FYI... after the show itself we will be doing a short, post show scenic cruise (for those who want to participate) to our local state park and back towards the north side of the city of Holland. Its a beautiful area and should be a nice little drive. We will be turning around before entering the part so a park pass will NOT be needed.

Would love to have you join us in representing the FFR community. Build well and drive safe!

JimStone
05-05-2023, 03:56 PM
I'm out of South Bend, so would be a nice little drive up the Lake Michigan coast to Holland.

Only problem is my Coupe is currently nothing more than a figment of my imagination, a small but growing collection of parts, 55 pages of notes, and 15 pages of spreadsheets! One day!

KayzDad
05-06-2023, 03:55 PM
Hopefully my MKIV will be ready for your 2025 show! But I can still attend this year.

MyBucketList
05-07-2023, 07:31 AM
Hopefully my MKIV will be ready for your 2025 show! But I can still attend this year.

Even without your car, would be great to have you stop in to talk about the builds. For last year's show we were basically an empty rolling chassis with a rough fit body. Still had a good time, though.. We just got titled so this year we are driving to the show. We'll still be in red gel coat and body filler yellow/blue, but driving nonetheless. Stop by if it works out for you.

MyBucketList
05-08-2023, 06:39 AM
I'm out of South Bend, so would be a nice little drive up the Lake Michigan coast to Holland.

Only problem is my Coupe is currently nothing more than a figment of my imagination, a small but growing collection of parts, 55 pages of notes, and 15 pages of spreadsheets! One day!

Certainly understand. We are in the process of gapping doors, hood, and trunk. We are drivable, but she isn't quite ready for the prom... though she'll probably wipe the floor with anyone that says she ain't pretty. :)

We started our journey when the kit was delivered in Oct 2021 and still have a ways to go to finish the body work and get painted. By the time we are done it will probably be a 3 to 4 years labor of love. The good news is that we did just get titled here in Michigan so she IS legal to drive.

Even without the car, it is a beautiful drive and we would love to chat about our experiences with our build. Perhaps there is something there we can share to help you on your quest. :)

Either way, keep in touch. Good to know likeminded folks in the area.

MyBucketList
06-02-2023, 11:53 AM
Finally reached the weekend of the show. Pretty excited. We have 60 cars currently signed up (20 more than last year) and the word is more are going to show up tomorrow morning.

Oldest: 1941 Ford Tudor
Most Expensive... (debatable because we have some really nice classics in the house): 2022 McLaren 720S Performance

.. with a lot of variety from Audi's, VWs, BMWs, Fords, Chevys, Mopars spanning 80 years of automotive history... and even a Tatum Black Widow (had to Google that one).

Can't wait.

All are welcome if you are in the area and feel so inclined.

Happy motoring (and building). Be safe out there.