Automotion

bad parking. good variety of cars.

I would've liked to seen more vehicles cruising the strip, but thanks to the fuzz I think a lot of people stayed away.

The guy who had the hearse there on sunday should be checked into Mendota, that thing was just a lil too freaky with all the skeletons, casket, statues, etc. along with him playing with a huge scoprion and a tarantula spider. He got a lot of attention though....

We've gone to this show for years now and always look forward to it. The quality and quantity of cars never ceases to amaze me, you see everything at this show. We were there both days and I know by 10 a.m. Saturday they had over 1000 cars and were starting to turn people away late morning. I would like to see the judging improve, although there were some very deserving cars winning this year.

The police have really come down on this event, the fine for disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle (squealing tires, burnouts, etc.) was $500. Is that necessary? A burnout contest was advertised all day at Dells Raceway Park but once you got out there it was $12 to get in the gate, so far from free! I think that's a great idea, a way to keep people off the streets. It was great to drive down the strip Saturday afternoon and see it lined with people and cars ~ love that feeling. I also never get tired of hearing the cars go up and down all night long, this is a great weekend.

This is always a decent show. Some things have gone down hill since Dells Vistitors Board took over. Judging is not what it used to be. They walk around and pick afew that they like.The Cruisers do a decent job.

Went up on Sunday and the weather was perfect. The cars where arranged well and a nice selection. Food was great. People where nice. The kids loved the scavenger hunt and the free stuff that they where allowed to do. Donations accepted for the free stuff which is a good idea.

Just too bad the parking sucked for spectators. They claimed the lot was full but it was far from it. Whoever was manning the front gate wasn't doing his job. We parked next door at Marley's and walked in. Little frustrating to see all the empty parking spots as you are carrying a kid piggy-bag. Only downer of the day for us.

This is always an enjoyable show. Many great cars to look at. It is too big of a show for a club to handle, that is probably why they do the judging the way they do. It is a pain to leave if you don't leave a little early before the cruise gets going. On the other hand being part of the cruise is allot of fun.

This is always a great start to the season and this year's show was no exception. I am always astounded at the sheer number of cars and also the quality of the restorations. I can't imagine trying to judge a show like this because there are too many very well done cars there

I was also surprised to see a 1974 GTO - I can't remember the last time I've seen one of those

After a long absence, I decided to make the journey to the Dells. I haven't been to this show since its first year at Noah's Ark. Since I intended to draw cars, I opted not to use the various off site park spots and the shuttle. Draging a custom painted coaster wagon around with art supplies makes it hard to use shuttles. I followed a truck into a parking area and was met by an Eagle Scout who told me this area was for handicapped and VIP psarking and did I have the Handicap tag or VIP card. After telling him I did not have these credentials, he told me I could park down by Tommy Bartlett's and use a shuttle bus. I explained the whole art thing and the wagon and he said wait a minute and ran off. He returned with a VIP permit for me and let me park there. This is what I like and appreciate...someone who made an effort to accommodate a person and thought outside the box. First time I ever encountered a parking attendant that actually possessed a brain and knew how to use said brain. To that Eagle Scout...Kudos.

I rolled in at 8AM. I turned the corner at the last traffic light and that is where the line started. Within 5 minutes I was paid up and was directed to my spot (rapid and well organized). At that time there where about 200 cars already parked. By 11:30 it appeared that almost every spot was filled (~1000).

Improvements from last year: they had more trash cans around the lot in all the right spots. They had a bank of about 8 porta john's in the lower lot where they typically only had 1.

I seemed they had 8-10 more vendors than in previous years (I picked up some Wizard detailer and some stickers for my old school cooler).

Tons of foot traffic.

Excellent variety of cars (seemed a bit light on mustangs) there were many flat paint cars that were very well done.

They had door prizes for kids (cool concept).

As always with a show of this size having a good sound system for the entire area is nearly impossible. I do find it a little odd that they had 4 radio stations there all with speakers blaring all within 50 yards of space (maybe spread them out over the entire park?).

Over all it was a great day, great drive even though it was a bit cold and windy (I'm happy I tossed in an extra sweat-shirt). One good thing about it being cold is that there is not many bugs to clean up on the cars.

Many of the cars didn't have their hoods up due to the wind. Nice variety of cars include a 1987 Dodge Omni! This will be a fun show to attend since every year more cars are "okayed" to enter (over the next 10 years we will see the tunners coming in, the future classics!).

The club that puts this show on does an excellent job and hit all the key "car show" areas nicely!

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9h3aVySpuE