Chuck & all,
This may or may not apply to the show you mention, but it's an issue that
needs to be considered.
There's something going on that threatens all of our car collecting
hobbies... attrition.
Anyone that was a young man and drove Model A in it's day is well into his
80's or room temperature. Ever been to a 50's hot rod show lately? Those
that were in high school in the 50's are in their 60's or close to it. Those
that went to school in the 60's are at or near retirement age. There's
always a generation behind those generations that end up collecting these
cars because of memories of their childhoods, etc. And, on occasion, 2nd
generations pick up the hobby.
I'm 46, and I favor cars of the 50's and 60's because I remember them in my
youth. I'd ride my bike to all the dealerships in Aug. & Sept. in hopes of
seeing the new year's models arriving on the transport. I'd seen pictures or
artist's renditions in Popular Mechanics, or Road & Track and Motor Trend.
This is why it's so important to get your kids, your kid's kids, or the
neighborhood kids interested in our sport. Take the time to show them how
something's put together, or, let them help you take it apart. If you see a
kid at the races, invite him to sit in your car.... give them a ride at
lunchtime during track touring.
One of the reasons I enjoy the VSCDA's upcoming race at Grattan, MI, the
Vintage Grand Prix Au Grattan, is the kid's events sponsored by our club and
the track. There's 3 interior ponds there, and they have a fishing derby.
There's also a full sized pool that the kids enjoy. There are other kid's
activities throughout the weekend, and all of it is helping to make memories
for future vintage racers and Spridget enthusiasts.
Please, all you Spridgeteers and Thickos, consider this my personal
invitation to the upcoming Vintage Grand Prix AuGrattan, next weekend, Aug
16-18. There'll be the usual great racing. Grattan is a wonderful spectator
track, with many comfortable places to view the action. Clean restrooms,
good food, and an exciting track. We'll be serving food in Thicko Village,
along with our usual Sat. night live music party.
If you have any questions, see www.vscda.org or drop me a line.
WST
Flounder
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles Christ" <cfchrist@earthlink.net>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 5:36 PM
Subject: home safe from newhope
> wow has that show shrunk in size. a super duper healey turn out though!
> but not 1 automotive vendor in the flea market! the AACA senior class was
> 1/3 what it was 2-3 years ago and the pewter plates that were given as
> senior awards are now some sort of (if you are lucky) cheap silver plate.
> i fear the show is declining . i have been attending as a vendor or with
a
> car since the mid 70's and am perplexed as towhy they have turned it from
a
> car show to a vehicle display with crafts and things like that. the
large
> boy scouts tent for food is gone. i'm not certain i'm upfor any type of
> return in the future? even the awards tent is gone wich was a great
> "victory lane" with bleachers and now it's just on the road as you leave
the
> grounds. what has happened to a show w ich was a true gem of the past?
>
> chuck.
> btw! i will be posting a similar message on their web site. is it me or
> am i just being too critical?
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