[Big Kahuna]

Don L has been doing a lot of behind the scenes work and has been firming up the schedule. Nothing 'official' but this is about as close to a solid schedule we can get until we lock in the deposits.

from Don...

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There is no event quite like the Woodward Dream Cruise. Driving your Impala down Woodward Avenue with nearly 30,000 muscle cars, street rods, and customs is a once in a lifetime thing. Add in Autocross, Road Racing, Drag Racing, a Car Show, and a Stereo Sound-off and some may call that crazy. We call it the ISSCA Nationals!

2012 Pretty Darn Firm Schedule:

Tuesday, August 14th: Check in and registration

Wednesday, August 15th: Car Show at Metro Beach 9am-3pm

Thursday, August 16th: Road Racing at Waterford Hills Raceway 10am-5pm

Friday, August 17th: Autocross and Drag Racing at Milan Dragway 10am-10pm

Saturday, August 18th: The one and only legendary Woodward Dream Cruise plus ISSCA Awards Ceremony

We are still working on the host hotel. We are leaning towards the same hotel as last year but they are trying to charge us $50 MORE per room per night. Their logic: We checked and last year we were sold out that week. LOL. Yeah you were sold out because WE BOOKED UP YOUR HOTEL! We will attempt to fight computer stats with logic, wish us luck with upper management at the Marriott. Anyone have a family member who works for Marriott in management?

Let's get the party started!

Step 1: Rejoin ISSCA. Every membership runs out 12/31 so we all have to renew. Please go to www.issca.org and re-up.

Step 2: Register for 2012 Nats. We will open up online registration shortly after the New Year.

Thanks,
Bill
ISSCA VP and Great Guy

 

[wytltng]

What night is the strip club tour?
How about a 8 mile tour on thursday night around 11:00 pm? You don't know a city unless you go right to the core of it?

 

[WiSShminewasyours]

If some body shoots me a phone number some stats attendance numbers and expected rooms needed, I am sure I could negotiate something at any hotel you want. I expect nothing, Just want to help if I can.

 

[Terry #585]

What night is the strip club tour?
How about a 8 mile tour on thursday night around 11:00 pm? You don't know a city unless you go right to the core of it?

Bring your Passport (not the radar detector) and visit the Windsor Ballet.

 

[Jrboysun]

Ok so the cruise is on Saturday not Sunday?

 

[SimplyTheBeSS]

Looks like a good time ^^

 

[impala_lover]

Ok so the cruise is on Saturday not Sunday?

Yes its always on Saturday

 

[VF1000R]

Is parking for the cruise anticipated to be as in 2011 ? Not happy with that situation. Hoping for something closer into Detroit.

 

[DonL]

Yes, MISSL will have parking available in Pontiac. As you can imagine finding parking for 80-100 cars is a challenge. In past years parking spots in Royal Oak start at $100 a spot. For your money you get a parking space and a chair. No room for a tent, grill, etc.

 

[Boilermaker]

Just got off the phone with the Fairfield Inn. They are NOT honoring any kind of "extended stay" discount. AAA got me $89 a night until Friday and Sat. changes to $99.

IMHO, the parking location last year was great. The Woodward Ave. monument, easy in and out and plenty of room.

 

[Jrboysun]

What's the info for the hotel need to book it soon

 

[Boilermaker]

his was the info I received. Caution: The pricing info is INCORRECT.

> For the 2012 ISSCA Nationals we have selected the Fairfield Inn in Troy
> Michigan as the host hotel. Due to the high demand for rooms during the
> Woodward Dream Cruise, the room rates are already exceptionally low. There
> was no need to negotiate special rates. As a matter of fact the hotel won't
> block out rooms since they know they'll sell out. CALL NOW, so you don't
> get shut out!
>
> Nationals will run August 14 thru August 18.
>
> Fairfield Inn Detroit Troy/Madison Heights
> 32800 Stephenson Hwy,
> Madison Heights, MI 48071
> (248) 588-3388
>
> $69 King / $69 Double, be sure to ask for the "Extended Stay Rate" *
>
> Please make your reservations ASAP. There is no block of rooms or special
> ISSCA rates. Even if you're undecided, we strongly recommend the you make a
> reservation now and cancel if necessary.
>
> * The basic one night rate is $99 a night. The Extended Stay Rate is $69 a
> night, with a minimum 5 night stay. There is no need to mention ISSCA, but
> do request the "Extended Stay Rate." If you have AAA, AARP or some other
> discount program you may get a better rate. If you find it easier to book
> online, the Marriott website will offers the "Extended Stay Rate" as well.

 

[R96SS]

Just got off the phone with the Fairfield Inn. They are NOT honoring any kind of "extended stay" discount. AAA got me $89 a night until Friday and Sat. changes to $99.

IMHO, the parking location last year was great. The Woodward Ave. monument, easy in and out and plenty of room.

Wow Gene that sucks!!! We called on Sunday & got the room for $69.....WTF????
Sure hope it's good!!!

 

[DonL]

When the information was posted it was correct. What was unexpected was how quickly rooms are booking. I didn't think to ask if the rate would change as the hotel filled up. Even at $99 a night the hotel is still competitive.

The up side is there are half a dozen hotels on the same street less than 1/4 from the host hotel. Details will be posted soon.

Don

 

[Jrboysun]

Wuz up with the rooms there telling me it's $99 a night is that right??where the discount

 

[Chris96Coprice]

I just booked at the host hotel, kinda PO'd I didnt book a few weeks ago at 69 per night but it is what it is....

There is a hotel right next to the host hotel also.....Honestly I do not recommend it at all it was a dirty filthy dump. Take a a look at some things that I just had to capture.

 

[wytltng]

Booked my presidential suite for 5 nights.

 

[Big Kahuna]

Chris LOL we aren't in the same hotel as last year. New location. Sorry the overflow hotel looked like it was...well...overflowing...This year you have a bunch of choices on the ISSCA website. See you in August!

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‎2012 Nationals Registration is Officially OPEN!

Take the time right now to go an SIGN-UP.

http://issca.org/issca-national-gathering/registration/

...

Tuesday, August 14th: Check in and registration

Wednesday, August 15th: Autocross and Drag Racing at Milan Dragway

Thursday, August 16th: Road Racing at Waterford Hills Raceway

Friday, August 17th: Car Show at Metro Beach

Saturday, August 18th: The one and only legendary Woodward Dream Cruise plus ISSCA Awards Ceremony

If you plan to attend and don't plan to compete, please help out and register for the $20 Base event fee. You'll receive an event T-shirt, Dash Plaque and access to all the events (spectator fees may apply).

So...who's in?