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Another Great year for another great cause!
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2010 Vettes4Vets The cost of this event was underwritten by the Alabama Gold Star Family organization, including the track and museum rental, purchase of food and tee shirts, and other incidentals, not to mention that most of the volunteers were Gold Star Family members. They knew you all would come through with your support of this event, as they continue to remember their family members, and their military sacrifice by creating a memorial in their honor.
Thank You's WOW, 2010 was a good year at Talladega! The weather was great, the track was fast, the food was excellent, and the people were wonderful. We are so grateful for the volunteers who gave up their holiday weekend to serve. Most of the volunteers were people who are members of Alabama Gold Star Families. These people have given the ultimate sacrifice a civilian could give for their country and their military. I hope you all had a chance to talk with them and give them your thanks for making that sacrifice. We also want to thank Patrick and the whole Talladega track crew. They worked hard all day and kept the cars flowing on and off the track without a hitch. Most everyone had a good time, myself included. How could we not? We
got to spend a beautiful day in Alabama at the worlds fastest Superspeedway,
in our beautiful cars, with a bunch of people who share the same passions
as we do. There were a few mechanical issues with some of the cars that kept them off the track, but I believe the drivers of those cars did get to at least ride with someone else on the track. All in all, the on-track sessions went well. A driver's meeting at 8:45 AM where on-track rules were covered. The track crew do this type of event every weekend and have seen people like us try it all. They know when we are trying to pull a fast one, and they know what to do to get us back in line. We had one group stop on the track and had to pull them in to give them their own personal driver's meeting before sending them back out again. One gentleman was booted off the track for being unsafe and causing the near-wreck on the back stretch. A noon driver's meeting to discuss what had happened, to re-iterate that safety is the first priority of the track officials, and to go over the rules a second time. The afternoon sessions went flawlessly. We ended the day a full hour and a half early. Everything was packed up and we had all left the track at 3:45 PM.
I may have been the guy sending all the emails and creating all the spread sheets, but if it weren't for the volunteers, this event would not have been what it was. There are a lot of notes of appreciation below and they are all to me, but I know that my part was no more important than the guy cooking the hamburgers, or the guy directing people which garage to be in, or the people taking up money for lunch, or handing out tee shirts. EVERY person who volunteered was just as important as the next. I want to share these comments with all of you. Jeff
A few comments from the gang.
-Tony
Kevin Hi, I had dreamed of owning a Vette for 47 years and bought my first the on last day of April 2010 two months later we were on the track at Talladega. I'm beginning to think the best part of owning a Corvette is the people we've had the pleasure to meet. Again, I want to thank you and the staff for a wonderful day. Armor and Millie WE REALLY ENJOYED THE EVENT. THANKS, MERV Just a quick note to tell you how much we enjoyed yesterday. 2 good runs awesome cars great pictures and video good family fun .and all for a very worthy cause. GOD BLESS AMERICA,OUR ARMED FORCES AND THE GREATEST SPORTSCAR ,THE CORVETTE can't wait till next year Jimmy What a great two days! I just want to take this opportunity to thank you and all of the volunteers involved for making this event so special and so well organized. Can't wait until next year, this is a must go to annual event. Thanks for the opportunity to participate. Regards, Colin and Janice I have to tell you how great the event was. Our whole club had a blast
and hopefully didn't rile anyone too much. You do so much planning and
the day at the track requires so much of you and the other volunteers.
You made many improvements this year that made it even better. I'm not
sure that you could top this one! Roy
We greatly enjoyed this weekend at Vettes4Vets. Friday July 2nd was my birthday and someone ask me what I got for my birthday and I said a trip to Talladega for the Vettes4Vets weekend. It was a blast thanks for all you done to make this so memorable. Billy and Vicki Wow what a memorable experience! Words cannot express the great time
my husband and I and our friends that came with us. We are all looking
forward to doing this again. The 4th of July can't come soon enough.
It's a truly a great way to raise funds for the memorial for our "Fallen
Heroes" and we are so glad we can be a part of that. We met some
really neat people. As for me, I didn't think I could do it, but I quickly
found out my ZR1 could handle any insecurities I had. We were also glad
we could take TJ, one of your volunteers for a ride as well. Thanks
again. Thank you for a great time. I want to thank you for all the hard work you put into it, and all the people that helped you. You should get classes on how to put on an event. Norman That was awesome!!! John saw the suitcase on the bed Friday and asked me was I leaving after almost 30 years. Told him his clothes were packed too and to get in the red car and buckle up buttercup! Vette show aren't we? I told him he was driving at 'Dega for our birthdays(his July 19, mine July 17) and our anniversary (July 26) presents. He kept saying "you are lying, where are we really going?" He did 140mph the first session and I did 120mph the second session! He said that was the best birthday present ever. We had a wonderful time. I don't know who all to thank for organizing this event. Please pass along our many thanks and let everyone know that we appreciate it. We also will not forget the people who have served our country and paid the ultimate price so we could drive at 'Dega. Lisa and John ps---When can we sign up for next time?????!!!!!! Great event-well organized and fun due to your hard work-THANK YOU -see you next year- Dale Thanks for a great weekend Mike
Thank you so much to you and all of those involved in putting together
such a great event. This was our first time attending and we were just
blown away by how wonderful the event was in every way. Jeremy I just wanted to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH. This was a great weekend.
I haven't had this much fun in a long time. You did a wonderful job
with the whole event. I will be sure to be at this every time you have
it.
Please pass along our sincere thanks to all,
Thanks a bunch. Don Congratulations on an outstaning program this year.-Totally organized and a great show all around. Looking forward to next year. My C4 will be with me next time. Max From the group from Greater New Orleans Corvette Club we wish to extend our appreciation for a great and fun event, count us in if it happens again. Jim & Dian
We had a great time this weekend. You and the volunteers did a good job. The only low spot was running the extra laps with slow mustangs. I had a volunteer riding with me and had to tell him how sorry I was that I couldn't show him how fast the Vette was. Jimmy
Bruce Rick and I want to thank you again for such a great day at the track!
You and your crew were so well-organized it made the day so easy for
the rest of us. We had a great time and look forward to doing this again
next year. It was great fun. Thanks again.
Thank you again for treating us so well! Frank
Thank you for a great day! All your hard work is greatly appreciated.
OBryan As I said earlier- you are a master chorographer!! We had the greatest
time and all the personnel made it the greatest! Thank you. Walt Thanks for all the hard work to make this event a success. Please pass on our appreciation to all the volunteers that helped make this a success. Best "Car Show" I've ever been too! See you next year, make it a two day event!!!! Bob I
Thought you might be interested in this. It's a video of my first run
on Saturday. To my surprise, my wife actually went on the 2nd run after
this. Thanks again,
It was a blast! My wife & I really want to congratulate you, and
all your folks, for a job better than well done. We are already planning
for next year, as long as us old farts can still make it. I've already
sent pictures to my son in Afghanistan where he is an MP K9 Bomb-dog
handler. Oh, We were with the Sunset Vettes of Northwest Florida and
everyone had nothing but good things to say about the event. Again,
thanks for a great time. Joe & I would like to say thank you so much for all the hard work
you and all of the volunteers put into making this year's event so perfect.
I want to send out a special thanks for everything as well. I feel as if I had a weeks worth of fun packed into a day and a half. I will definitely be back next year hopefully if you decide to hold the event again. I will more then likely do 4 or 5 runs next year! I can't wait! I am going to do my best to get my younger brother to bring his 2001 vette as well. So once again, thanks for a truly awesome time. ttyl Jeff Tthanks again for the effort. The crew did a wonderful job keeping all of us in line. David
Thanks, Great time, really enjoyed the day with my cousins and fellow corvette buddies! Many thanks to the volunteers who made it all possible! May have to do it again next year! Bob
Do you know when you will open registration for 2010? Want to make sure I make the deadline next time around. Thanks to you and all of your crew for doing a great job. If you're ever in Pensacola give me a shout. I owe you a cold beer. George
Edd
Nate
My dark blue 1972 BB ran well on the track both times. The car never overheated as I found the problem just in time. I was watching the temperature gage closely all day. Jeff, thanks again for a job well done! Joe
The Corvette Forum group I was in were a great bunch. AND they wanted to RUN! The guy in the '72 vert was a runner (434 cid sb, solid lifter cam, open exhaust) and it was everything I could do to stay with him. As you suggested beforehand, we had a talk beforehand and shuffled around some and our group in the group wanted to run. So it all worked out. I did watch some groups run on the track and all I can say is I would have been pissed if stuck behind them, LOL. These C5/6's are 180+ mph cars after all and they don't have the drama doing it like our C3's. If there are plans to do this next year, let us know via the group
email above. Shoot us a date as soon as you know. I think you may have
to turn away folks next year judging from all the positive comments.
Well, hope to see you next year with some speed rated 17" wheels! We had a great time this past weekend. This was our first Corvette event & it was so much fun. All the volunteers were super helpful & you(Jeff) did a great job with organizing. We are looking forward to the next great event!! Fun times! Dana & Nancy
My son Robby and I had a great time at the event! All the volunteers
were so nice, even to a guy wearing an LSU ballcap. lol
Until next year,
Scott Lucas
Ed
Love you and Pat Hugh
Again great job for an even greater cause. I'll see you again next year. Best regards, Ron
Brian We had some guys that were a bit scared so it slowed us up ALOT. At one time we were slowed up to 50 going into a curve. It's funny too, these are the same ones telling they were going 150 + when there is NO way cause we were behind them. We so appreciate your efforts to make it a safe fun time for all. Thanks
Thanks again for a job well done, David and Carolyn From the members of SUNSET VETTES of North West Florida. Thanks a bunch!! You guys made a good time (2009) into a Great experience (2010). As we were waiting for our second shot at the track we discussed how much better everything ran. Hats off to you and the crew. Thanks Again
By the way, my corvette wasn't up to the trip this year and brought my second love a BMW M6. I had no idea how incredibly fast that car was until this weekend. So thanks for not giving me too hard of a time bringing a BMW to a Corvette event. Thanks again for the experience and most importantly, thank you for supporting our military and their families. Bill
I will recommend it to all my Corvette friends. Looking forward to next year! Bill
I'm already thinking about planning another trip there next year, it was just too much fun to once! Hopefully without all of the indecision this time. Once again, big thanks for having us out and it was very nice to meet you. It definitely was worth every mile of the trip. Greg What an awesome weekend. Thanks so much for all the hard work that
went into getting this event put together. The museum was fantastic
and we had soooooooooo much fun on the track Saturday. Can't wait till
next year to do it again.
Ken Just wanted you to know I couldn't sleep Saturday Night because I was still experiencing the thrill I felt driving my vet around turn one and down the back of the race track. Every moment was a delightful experience because of the organization skills from you and all of your help. I have been to the Talladega race many times and a few times with a press pass, so Vettes 4 Vets was so special for me to actually drive on the track. Thanks again for all that you all did to make it so much fun. Good Lord willing I will be back next year Betty Thanks for putting on a really great event. We all had a great time
and we are ready to come back next year. Everything was really organized
to the fullest. Bob & Friends Thank you so very much for taking the time to organize the Vettes 4 Vets event. You did a magnificent job running a first class event. You accomplished much for the families of the veterans who gave their lives for our country. It is my hope that such a successful event brought on by your efforts and those of the Alabama Corvette clubs finds its way to Texas, and someday Texas Corvette clubs host a similar event at the Texas Motor Speedway. Have a good evening and a wonderful weekend. Duke |
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