Mark this on your calenders....(also, this event is launched just 3 days
after the Brian Redman International Challenge at Road America where
some of world's greatest Triumphs are run in anger)
by
Iowa's Unofficial Promoter of the Winona VTR National Convention
&
VSCDA's International Challenge at Road America (formerly Chicago
Historics)
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1998 Vintage Triumph Register National Convention
July 22-25, 1998
Winona, Minnesota
Located 110 miles down the Majestic Mississippi River from
Minneapolis & St. Paul is Winona, Minnesota - venue for
the 1998 Vintage Triumph Register National Convention hosted by the
Minnesota Triumphs. Winona, nestled by the
bluffs (part of the Historic Great River Road) and surrounded by
water, gives the appearance of an Island City.
Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the first Triumph automobile.
All persons registered by June 1st will receive a 75th Anniversary
Great River Road Reunion commemorative gift The
featured model will be the TR5/TR250 as we celebrate its 30th
anniversary.
Tentative Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, July 22
Registration
Welcoming Party
Funkhana
Craft, Model, Photo Contest
Thursday, July 23
Registration
Craft, Model, Photo Contest
Bluff Country Tour
Autocross
Mall of America Tour (non-driving event)
River Boat Dinner Cruise (non-driving event)
Friday, July 24
Registration
Great River Road Tour
TSD Rally
Judges Seminar
VTR Meeting
Swap Meet/Vendors
Auction
Saturday, July 25
Judges Breakfast
Panoramic Photo
Concours d'Elegance
Swap Meet/Vendors
Awards Banquet
Optional Activities:
Amish Country Tour
Stained Glass Tour
Pedal Car Museum Tour (largest in U.S.)
Registration Information
The basic registration fee of $70 per car ($60 if postmarked before
May 1, 1998) includes admittance to all conference
and driving events (this does not include the Riverboat Cruise,
Awards Banquet, or Optional Activities).
Additional cars with same driver may be added for $25 per car, with
a separate registration form needed for each car.
VTR requires all non-VTR members to pay $25 for a one-year
membership. To guarantee a banquet seat, you must
pre-register. Orders for regalia are due by June 15, 1998 - after
that date, we cannot guarantee availability of items.
Accomodations:
The host hotel is the Winona Holiday Inn and Suites, 1025 Highway
61 East, Winona, MN 55987. Guaranteed room
rate of $60 a night plus tax. You must specify 1998 VTR National
Convention" to get the discount rate.
This facility is currently under construction. It will be NEW when
you arrive for the VTR convention in 1998.
Unfortunately, the national Holiday Inn 800 number (1-800-HOLIDAY)
cannot yet take reservations for the facility. You
can, however, reserve a room by:
1.1. Calling 1-800-595-0606 (the Riverpoint Inn in Winona),
2.2. Asking for Katherine Leesman (please call betwen 9 to 5,
central time), and
3.3. Telling her that you want to reserve a room for the VTR
convention next July.
At some time between Aug 15 and Sept 1, the Winona Holiday Inn will
have its own 800 number, eliminating the need to
talk to Katherine. By mid-Nov, the national 800 number
(1-800-HOLIDAY) should be effective. Look here for updated
information as it becomes available.
Come Join Us:
See all Winona has to offer, from great roads for driving,
magnificent views of the Mississippi River, and just a great time.
See you in July of 1998!
Questions:
Contact Larry or Gail Berg 612-557-1947
Ten things you should know about Winona Minnesota:
10. Rush hour is from 3:00 to 4:00 PM every October 4, during
the homecoming parade
9. Winona Ryder was born here.
8. Winona has fewer car thefts in a year than LA. does most
afternoons.
7. In July, Winona 's average high is 84 with low humidity.
6. The population of Winona is 25,000 and a couple of
Triumphs.
5. Zebulon Pike (discoverer of the Rocky Mountains) paused on
the bluffs above Winona and said a man scarcely
expects to enjoy such a view but twice or thrice in the course
of his life.
4. The Heileman Brewing Company has a two story six-pack in
nearby LaCrosse, Wisconsin great photo op for
TR6 owners)
3. Winona s Max Conrad Field has two runways and a strong
desire to host a world class autocross
2. For people suffering from tire-kick overload, Winona has
free shuttles to the largest shopping mall in the U.S.,
the Mall of America
1. Winona will be the only city in North America to celebrate
the 75th anniversary of the Triumph Automobiles in
July of 1998
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