All Firebird Lawn Show 2011 Better than Ever! Get In Here!

by Black_Bird_99 on Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:35 pm

Quick Links:

Firebird Nation of North America Home Page: http://clubs.hemmings.com/firebirdnationofnorthamerica

Firebird Show Page: http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=firebirdnationofnorthamerica/show.html

Show Flyer, Hotel Info, directions, Registration form, etc: http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/firebirdnationofnorthamerica/download.html

Pre-Register Page: http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=firebirdnationofnorthamerica/PreReg.html

Alternate Pre-Register Page: http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/firebirdnationofnorthamerica/PreReg.html

-- We are actively seeking additional vendors and sponsors for our 2011 shows. If you know a potential sponsor or vendor that would be a good fit, please advise a.s.a.p. and invite them to contact tsmith24@earthlink.net to explore possibilities.

-- We would like to have a Chassis Dyno onsite at the 2011 All Firebird Lawn Show and 2011 All Car and Truck Show. If you know an organization that offers a portable Chassis Dyno, please forward any and all information to tsmith24@earthlink.net and I will contact them.

-- We would also like to add additional show judges for the Firebird show and the All Car and Truck Show. If you would like to help judge or know someone who would like to help judge, please drop me a line or ask them to contact me at tsmith24@earthlink.net

-- Pre-Registration for all FNONA, Inc. 2011 Events is now open.

Go to our Downloads Page at http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=firebirdnationofnorthamerica/download.html

Get a Registration form, fill it out, write a check or money order for your donation (minimum $10, please be generous, most give $20-25 and more). All money goes to Special Olympics Saratoga County. Mail your form and donation to the address on the bottom of the form.

-- Or Pre-Register online via PayPal – the safer, easier way to pay online.

Go to the Firebird Show Page http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=firebirdnationofnorthamerica/show.html

Click on the Pre-Register button. At the Pre-Register Page, pick your event:

Event #1 / Button #1 is to pre-register for the All Firebird Lawn Show.

Event #2 / Button #2 is to pre-register for the All Firebird Cruise.

Event #3 / Button #3 is to pre-register for the All Car and Truck Show.

Event #4 / Button #4 is for current FNONA, Inc. members to pay 2011 dues.

When you Pre-Register, Please be sure to fill in the box with your name, e-mail, year-make-model info.

-- The 9th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show has a new location: Albany-Saratoga Speedway www.albany-saratogaspeedway.com/ in Malta, New York. The new location is conveniently located on US Route 9 just 1.7 miles north of the official show hotel Fairfield Inn & Suites. Albany-Saratoga Speedway allows for controlled access, much future show growth and can accommodate 500+ Firebirds with room for additional vendors & activities. Controlled access means we no longer have to be concerned with bicycles, dogs on leashes, unescorted children, etc. and we are no longer subject to stringent noise and other regulations required by the NYS Parks commission. Plus there are convenient restrooms and Speedway concessions right on the show field!

Albany-Saratoga Speedway

2671 US Route 9, Malta, NY, 12020 www.cvra.com 518-587-0220

July 9, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Rain Date Sunday July 10, 2011

Dash Plaques & Goodie Bags to 1st 150 Firebird arrivals

Ribbons to Athlete’s Favorite 25 Firebirds

Trophies to Judged 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in 10 Classes

Athlete choice, Coaches choice, Dealer Choice & Speedway Choice

Judged Best of Show & Best of the Best Trophy

50 / 50 Raffle - DJ Andy Narzynski

All Firebird Cruise leaves Saratoga SPA State Park July 8 at 5 p.m.

Cruise to Albany-Saratoga Speedway – Firebirds on the Track at ½ Time!

Enjoy Firebird excitement & help us raise $$$. All show proceeds go to Special Olympics Capital District Region

-- The 2011 9th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show will run concurrently with the Adirondack Motor Enthusiast Club (AMEC) Autocross to be held out on the track during our car show. I have been talking with those folks since October of 2010 and convinced them to run concurrently with us. If you would like to participate in the Autocross event, we will make special arrangements to judge your car before you take to the track in order to give you maximum points for your detailing efforts and not make you clean your car when you come back to the show from the track. There are multiple classes for stock and modified cars in small block and V8 classes. If you would like to be a part of the AMEC Autocross, contact Dave Burnham at racing48@nycap.rr.com for more details. Cost to participate in the AMEC Autocross will be in addition to car show registration.

-- The 8th Annual All Firebird Cruise will go to Albany-Saratoga Speedway. There will be a Cruise Participation Fee in amount of $10 per car. The Friday July 8, 2011 All Firebird Cruise will be a total package. Pre-registration is recommended since participation may be limited due to a large anticipated turnout. The package includes: Cruise departs with police escort from Saratoga SPA State Park lot adjacent to the auto museum, Cruisers VIP Parking on the Albany-Saratoga Speedway property away from general parking; Firebird Cruise participants get admission into the Speedway Grandstands to view a full card of auto racing Friday night starting at 7:00 p.m. (admission regular price $15-20). During the mid-race intermission, Firebird Cruisers take to the paved 4/10 mile OVAL NASCAR sanctioned track in front of thousands of spectators and NASCAR sanctioned racers and Cruise around the track for about 15 minutes or about 6-8 laps, all as part of the Cruise package. There are bathrooms right behind the grandstands. There is Albany-Saratoga Speedway food, beverage, and souvenir concessions available at additional charge behind the grandstands. This will be an exciting night for everyone that participates in the 2011 All Firebird Cruise. Albany-Saratoga Speedway participates in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series. The NASCAR Whelen All-American Series is the grassroots foundation of NASCAR and consists of more than 50 short tracks across North America. Since its inception, it has served as the springboard for many NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers including Greg Biffle, Clint Bowyer, Jeff Burton, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin and Jamie McMurray. Albany-Saratoga Speedway Friday night events will include NASCAR Division I, NASCAR Modifieds based on dirt-style chassis that add a newly introduced GM 602 crate engine; Division II, Pro Late Models; Division III, Renegades; Division IV, Bomber Warriors which are four cylinder front wheel drive cars. Legends cars have been added to weekly racing at the track this year. And now you will have a chance to circle the track. This will be an exciting night! Do not miss this event!

-- Show Hotel Reservation Line is now open. Fairfield Inn and Suites in Malta continues to be the official hotel of the All Firebird Lawn Show and now with the show less than two miles from the show hotel, life is even easier for our long hauler Firebird friends and show participants. FNONA now has a signed room block contract with the hotel. Fairfield Inn and Suites will offer 2 double beds or King Room for $119 per night or a King Suite for $139 per night. All rooms include new flat screen digital TVs, free breakfast, exercise room on property, indoor pool and hot tub, free use of a hose to wash your Bird, etc. See the FNONA Downloads page and click on Hotels-Motels to get all info. You must book between 1/1/2011 and 6/1/2011 and ask for the Firebird Show rate. Last year the hotel was completely sold out with half of all rooms to Firebird Show participants so book early to guarantee your room at the show hotel and stay with Firebird friends and family. Call their toll free number and ask for the Firebird Show Rate. Remember to book early. Deadline is June 1, 2011.

This year you can book Thurs-Fri-Sat, Fri-Sat, just Friday or just Saturday night all at the same Firebird rate per night: there is no two night minimum. Call them toll free at 1-866-368-6900 and ask for the Firebird Show Rate. The Firebird Show rate is $119.00 + 8% tax for a king room or a room with two double beds. A King Studio Suite is available for $139.00 + 8% tax. All rates are per night and include complimentary deluxe continental breakfast and all amenities. You must book by June 1, 2011 to get the show rate.

Cancellation policy: No Shows: If Reservation not cancelled Guest credit card will be charged one night room and tax for reservations not previously cancelled by 4:00PM day of arrival. Early cancellation: Room Blocks cancelled between 1-14 days of the event will incur a 15% penalty of one night revenue per room.

Other hotels in the area: (this does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement)

Firebird Nation of North America, Inc. presents the 2011 All Firebird Lawn Show Awards

Best of the Best: A new competition class.

The Best of the Best will hit the show field running in 2011. This class is open by invitation only to 2010 First Place in class winners and Best of Show winner and will be the only class in which those cars may compete for 2011. The Best of the Best class will have their own unique trophy engraved as Best of the Best. The Winner will be picked by participant judging. Only the following cars and owners may participant in the Best of the Best class. Furthermore these cars and owners may not compete in any other class for 2011. Following is the list of 2010 All Firebird Lawn Show winners and invitees to the 2011 Best of the Best award class.

Name Home Town Class Entry Rank Model

Beth Agostini Athens, VT 1967-1969 Stock 1st 1968 350 Convertible

Tom Martens West Nyack, NY 1967-1969 Modified 1st 1969 Firebird

Ray DeCrescenzo Clifton Park, NY 1970-1976 Stock 1st 1970 T/A

Ryan Burrard Buffalo, NY 1970-1976 Modified 1st 1976 T/A

Steve Mastrianni Schenectady, NY 1977-1981 Stock 1st 1979 T/A

Angelo Psaras Hopewell Jcn, NY 1977-1981 Modified 1st 1977 T/A

Jeff Clune Sparrowbush, NY 1982-1992 Stock 1st 1988 GTA Notchback

Mark Goldman Endicott, NY 1982-1992 Modified 1st 1986 T/A

Patrick Buskey Hilton, NY 1993-2002 Stock 1st 2000 Formula WS6

Stephen Dike Milton, VT 1993-2002 Modified 1st 2002 Firehawk

Brad Zeigler Schwenksville, PA 1982-1992 Modified Best of Show 1982 T/A

Special Awards: Special Olympics Athlete choice, Special Olympics Coach choice, Mangino Pontiac Dealer choice, Albany-Saratoga Speedway choice, Joe Nolan Memorial award, Special Olympics Participant Ribbons, Best of the Best, Judged Best of Show

Judged Classes (1st, 2nd, 3rd place each class)

1st Generation Stock: 1967-1969 1st Generation Modified: 1967-1969

2nd Generation-1 Stock: 1970-1976 2nd Generation-1 Modified: 1970-1976

2nd Generation-2 Stock: 1977-1981 2nd Generation-2 Modified: 1977-1981

3rd Generation Stock: 1982-1992 3rd Generation Modified: 1982-1992

4th Generation Stock: 1993-2002 4th Generation Modified: 1993-2002

In keeping with our down-home low-stress family friendly show style, there will be no tech line. Each participant will determine his/her Class at time of entry. Following are All Firebird Lawn Show Class Competition Guidelines and Clarifications. We reserve the right to move any entry not properly classed. As always, the decision of our judges is final.

Stock Class guidelines and allowable exceptions:

All Stock entries will be judged on cleanliness and attention to detail over the entire car from top to bottom and based on 100 point system. Convertible tops up, T-Tops installed, driver side window down. Stock entries will also be judged on correctness and originality of a stock car. The key here is that any exceptions should maintain a stock appearance. Someone entering the stock class should expect that maximum points will go to the most factory correct or factory appearing correct car. The following are allowable exceptions in Stock Class competition:

Any stock appearing floor mats, door handle inserts, door lock knobs, aftermarket shifter.

Any Firebird wheels from the same model year,

Any updated tires and stock appearing valve stem caps.

Any aftermarket exhaust system (excluding headers) with stock appearing tips.

Any factory option from the same model year and any stock appearing window tints

Any updated radio, stereo, CB, or radar detector that fits without dash modification.

Any stock type body side moldings or factory type aftermarket replacement parts

The stock hood scoop made functional (opened up)

All parking stickers, permits, and club stickers are permitted.

Modified Class guidelines and changes requiring placement in Modified Class

All Modified entries will be judged on cleanliness and attention to detail over the entire car from top to bottom and based on 100 point system. Convertible tops up, T-Tops installed, driver side window down. Modified entries will also be judged on presentation, quality of workmanship, ‘coolness’, ‘bling’, and cohesiveness of theme.

The following changes require automatic placement in the Modified Class:

Any custom paint including a non-factory available color

Any non-factory headers, or aftermarket, fabricated, or custom intakes

Any non-factory engine chrome, aftermarket carburetor, or non-stock appearing wheels

Any upholstery changes that are clearly non-factory in appearance, design, or color.

Any audio system that includes dash modification or large amplifier systems.

Any exterior speaker systems that are clearly non-factory appearance in design or color.

Any non-stock appearing emblems, birds, paint, or graphics.

Any body modifications including non factory hoods, scoops, blending of seams, etc.

Any aftermarket engine or other engine not available on that model year

Any aftermarket blower, fuel injection, turbo, tunnel ram, nos, tubbed, roll cages, etc.

-- The FNONA 2nd Annual All Car and Truck Show at Albany-Saratoga Speedway in Malta NY now has a confirmed date of September 17, 2011 from 9am - 4pm with a Rain Date of September 18, 2011 to benefit Saratoga Bridges (formerly Saratoga ARC). The 2011 date was moved earlier by one week from the 2010 date so as not to conflict with three other shows running on the same weekend. I can now confirm that we will run concurrent with the AMEC Autocross club. We had a very good turnout of Firebirds at the 2010 All Car and Truck Show and hope to increase that number for 2011.

Get more details at http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=firebirdnationofnorthamerica/newsletter.html

2010 PIX here http://rides.webshots.com/slideshow/578656169hDVevM

Tom.

by **mr71transam** on Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:52 pm

Tom thanks for posting this. Using PayPal to pay for the Lawn Show, Cruise and Membership is a Great. Makes it so easy to spend $50.00.

Rick H

by Black_Bird_99 on Mon Mar 07, 2011 11:11 pm

LMAO on the fifty bucks!

Thank you Rick. I felt it was time to make it easier for everyone to use PayPal to pre-register for FNONA events and pay dues. As a club, we had all of our ducks in a row with the incorporation, the not-for-profit 501(c)(3), and the bank account. So it was a natural progress to go ahead and set up a PayPal account.

A number of members and participants have asked in the past and it was finally time to try to automate some of our tasks that keep growing with an ever growing show.

We look forward to seeing you in Saratoga as well as all of our Firebird Friends from The Birds Nest!

I think this is going to be a big one! With the move to the Albany-Saratoga Speedway, the AutoCross, the Cruise to the Albany-Saratoga speedway with Firebirds on the NASCAR sanctioned PAVED OVAL at intermission, a Full Card of Racing, Restrooms and Concessions right on the show field, and no restrictions on noise and other show props, this is an exciting move and enhancement to the All Firebird Lawn Show.

I hope everyone enjoys. We are trying to increase and enhance this show to be the premier Firebird show and a fun event to raise money for an excellent cause.

Tom.

by Steve on Mon Mar 07, 2011 11:18 pm

I'm registered. The Pay Pal option was very convenient.

by Black_Bird_99 on Mon Mar 07, 2011 11:45 pm

Steve, got it. Thank you very much. See you in Saratoga in July. Get that white T/A sparkling!

by Steve on Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:07 pm

She's getting an interior refresh but I can't afford the paint and decal freshening I wanted this year. Did you get my membership paperwork too?

We will be spreading the good word back east about the show. I am hoping to make at least one show this year in Rhode Island and one near Boston. I would love to see some new birds there, and lots of 'em.

by Black_Bird_99 on Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:19 pm

Yes Steve, I got you for the Show and Cruise Smile

Thank you very much.

Congrats on the interior refresh Smile

Please feel free to spread the word everywhere you go! 2011 All Firebird Lawn Show flyers are up on the website at the Downloads Page:
http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=firebirdnationofnorthamerica/download.html

If you want to drop some and do not have access to copying, send me a note and I will print some up and mail to you for distribution.

We are shooting for 200 Birds for 2011!

Thanks Steve,
Tom.

by hdebo on Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:07 pm

I am preregistered Very Happy

. Tom I forgot to include my email and car information on the cruise sign up. Could you please make sure you have me on the list.

Cant wait till the show, it sounds like it will be a great time this year.

by Black_Bird_99 on Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:20 pm

I got you Harry. It is going to be a great time. Thanks for your generosity and pre-registering for the Show and the Cruise.
Tom Smile

by hdebo on Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:28 pm

I just made my hotel reservation. The woman at the desk said there are around 35 rooms left so if anyone is planning on going now is the time to reserve your rooms.

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