Cougarfest 2007 Location Discussion [Archive]

EternalOne

11-05-2006, 02:10 PM

This post will be for actual discussion of places proposed in the location thread. Lets keep the chatter out of that thread and in here.

x-tremekreationz mentioned San Anto, without following the location proposal form, but let me comment on that since I lived there for 10 years and have my businesses housed there...

Event Location: San Anto, TX
Things to Do: San Antonio Dragway, Drive-In, Riverwalk, Cruising Downtown/Military
Why Owners Like It: Both my shop and my warehouse are located in San Antonio, and we'd have access to everything under the sun that I have access to, dynos, track time, etc.
Why Owners Might Not Like It: Too touristy, VERY long drive for the majority, and... the gang activity.

In all I love San Antonio, but I think it'd make a horrible location for Cougarfest. Mostly because of the drive for everyone, but also because this group would not fit well into the city -- there's a lot of locations that would be "off limits" after dark for people here, including the entire West/East/South sides of the city. ;) Anywhere we'd be allowed to have fun in the city would also mean we're around the worst people in the city...

E1

COOGAH

11-05-2006, 03:55 PM

i can pass for mexican.

ND4SPD

11-05-2006, 04:04 PM

Event Location: San Anto, TX
- there's a lot of locations that would be "off limits" after dark for people here, including the entire West/East/South sides of the city. ;)
Sweet! free 'speed holes' for everyone! :cover:

Excelcier

11-05-2006, 04:18 PM

I say we have it in Windsor, Ontario... hehehehehe

skater

11-05-2006, 09:43 PM

Sweet! free 'speed holes' for everyone! :cover:

:rofl: They make the car go faster!

racerx

11-05-2006, 11:28 PM

I am working on a location.......trying to get in contact with one hotel in the area is proving to be a hassle at the moment with work and such.

ND4SPD

11-06-2006, 02:14 AM

Brian, that hotel is incredible!

My only problem with it is like....from the pictures, I feel like I should wear a suit while staying there! It looks real classy, and that pool is incredible looking. Its funny to say, but I think we need a place lower-class than that! Even the bar looks high class... I would feel bad about not using a coaster. haha!
Alot of great information there though, lots of good stuff. :)

Frosty

11-06-2006, 09:02 AM

I actually like the looks of that hotel also, and wouldn't mind staying there. Good info indeed.

LadyX

11-06-2006, 01:51 PM

omg, Brian, that hotel looks awesome...the pool! WOW. I hope the rates are good. And, :) you found an IHOP close by!

Tigg

11-06-2006, 02:57 PM

That hotel is awesome, but the best part about it is that it's right across the street from Handels! :eek: That place has the best ice cream I've ever had.
Ask Rikenbomb, he coerces Brian into bringing him ice cream now. :rofl:

Frosty

11-06-2006, 02:59 PM

I was going to ask what the rates would be also. I don't think they would be too bad, and you figure that we could get a good deal because we're a big group.

Rikenbomb

11-06-2006, 04:43 PM

I'll agree, the area that Brian (RacerX) is set up great. Restaurants are a stones throw away. There's plenty of places to eat without getting lost or going far trying to get there.

The best part is the Handel's icecream place across the street. All I can say is wow. Well I can say a lot more... :rofl:

racerx

11-06-2006, 05:06 PM

I am working on getting rates for that hotel. Just having a hard time getting ahold of someone in the "know". Still working on it though.... If anyone else on here, (E1) has the time or anything else and wants to get ahold of the hotel, please feel free as my schedule is getting busy this week. Like I said though, I am still trying to get everything accomplished

J-Man

11-06-2006, 05:09 PM

Everything that you posted Brian looks great! I'd be down for Ohio. Although, the 10 hour drive for me will suck. we'll work it out though.

racerx

11-06-2006, 05:47 PM

I drive 10 hours plus to rock island once a year for the kart race. lol

Excelcier

11-06-2006, 05:55 PM

Did someone delete any posts??? I don't see any hotel info that everyone is commenting on.

jaged

11-06-2006, 05:59 PM

its in the official proposition thread. posting here about it so that one doesnt get muddled up

jaged

11-06-2006, 11:59 PM

i might also say that indy has been excellent to us. if we tried to do any of the stuff that some people tried this year, the whole group would have been kicked out. Plus with better weekend planning this year we can have both autox and drag. I know its in my "backyard" but i dont care, it works

For the people saying that there isnt anything else to do cause theyve done everything and this is their only shot at vacation, Dont show up a week ahead of time!! there is plenty of stuff to do in indy that you dont know about, and there are plenty of other cities like chicago, st louis and others that are near by that you could go to that couple days ahead of time and then roll in with some other people.

COOGAH

11-07-2006, 12:41 AM

how far is the Football HOF? it looks close on the map. I'd really like to go there.

ND4SPD

11-07-2006, 12:41 AM

i might also say that indy has been excellent to us. if we tried to do any of the stuff that some people tried this year, the whole group would have been kicked out. Plus with better weekend planning this year we can have both autox and drag. I know its in my "backyard" but i dont care, it works.
This is very true...

It might be easy to dismiss, but everyone by now is pretty used to the carefree environment we enjoy at Indy... We would have to be on our best behavior at any 'new' place, and at 2am........... well, most of us AREN'T! lol.

We'd also have to make sure that if we move, its not a Cougarfest Virgina repeat.... if we all remember THAT disaster.

racerx

11-07-2006, 09:50 AM

I agree with you guys. The people in Indy are VERY relaxed on us being out at 2,3,4,5 in the morning. I dont know how they would react around here to that. The other thing that escapes me is why the push for auto-x and drag racing. It seemed to be much more enjoyable without that pissing match in the mix.

Football HOF is about 1 to 1.5 hours away in Canton.

COOGAH

11-07-2006, 10:09 AM

we need to ask them what their policy is on lighting fireworks off their roof

jaged

11-07-2006, 10:24 AM

the only time ive had my car on the drag strip is at fest, and once at hamilfest. the autox at CF04 is what got me into autox in the first place. I think that it gives us an opportunity to really show what the cars are cappable of, autox not drag. I think really that the way we did it in 05 worked out well with us joining indy scca at an event. it kept costs down for us that way. and im sure it could be done in any other location it would just take a bit more planning and communication with the local scca. the drag could be done at a test and tune at a local track.

i know that there were some people that didnt come in 06 because of the lack of drag/autox. but the karts was just as much fun for most of us

BigBalledOX

11-07-2006, 10:49 AM

but the karts was just as much fun for most of us

:disgust: I know one person who HATED the karts. :disgust:

sonza68

11-07-2006, 12:02 PM

Who was that?

Tygerr

11-07-2006, 12:06 PM

Indy will work perfect. I should be local by then, but it's really not far from Ohio anyway.

EternalOne

11-08-2006, 11:48 AM

I'm with ya Ryan, the karts still are owning my foot. :P (Damn small karts.)

Brian, that location you described was excellent, I wish more people would do the work like that -- we'd definately get some good choices then! I'm swamped this week, as well, but if you want to PM me the hotel info I will try and call this Friday while I'm on the road.

My biggest concern is exactly what Jason stated -- the Indy hotel HAS been unbelievable when it comes to "having our back" on issues. Like Brad said, how often do you light fireworks off from the roof, get them taken away, and in the end have the security guard return them AND say he was sorry...TWICE. :D (I didn't think he meant it the first time.) ;)

About AutoX and Drag, I think its a good thing, mainly because of one reason. Most people here KNOW the Cougar is not the fastest car on the block, therefore its a little embarrasing for people to go to open test and tunes for their first runs. Doing it around a group of friends such as ourselves helps break the tension, I think. It's a good way to get more people involved in LEGAL racing.

E1

Yofavcracka

11-08-2006, 11:52 AM

lets have it in Sandiego. Right next to the beach!! cmon people! itd be great. Seriously though thatd pop out a bunch of nice pictures. A hundred cougars on the beach.

BigBalledOX

11-08-2006, 11:53 AM

Who was that?

John. See his post above. :tongue:

Frosty

11-08-2006, 11:54 AM

lets have it in Sandiego. Right next to the beach!! cmon people! itd be great. Seriously though thatd pop out a bunch of nice pictures. A hundred cougars on the beach.

Create a submission for it.

Sitbacknwatch

11-08-2006, 11:56 AM

lets have it in Sandiego. Right next to the beach!! cmon people! itd be great. Seriously though thatd pop out a bunch of nice pictures. A hundred cougars on the beach.

id love to have it in san diego but theres NOOO way im drivin cross country lol

Frosty

11-08-2006, 11:58 AM

There's no way it would happen either.

BigBalledOX

11-08-2006, 12:03 PM

lets have it in Sandiego. Right next to the beach!! cmon people! itd be great. Seriously though thatd pop out a bunch of nice pictures. A hundred cougars on the beach.

No.

BigBalledOX

11-08-2006, 12:03 PM

Seriously, for anyone looking to make an entry . . . I wouldn't waste your time if your creating one that is more than an hour west of the Mississippi.

skater

11-08-2006, 12:17 PM

Seriously, for anyone looking to make an entry . . . I wouldn't waste your time if your creating one that is more than an hour west of the Mississippi.

Well, I was going to suggest Hawaii, but you've ruined it for me!

ND4SPD

11-08-2006, 01:27 PM

San Diego? ... Do i have to post the google map again? :shrug:

Tigg

11-08-2006, 02:37 PM

The thought of San Diego is nice...
We could all fly in and use the RC cars or Hot Wheels Cougars to represent. :rofl:

BigBalledOX

11-09-2006, 09:51 AM

The thought of San Diego is nice...
We could all fly in and use the RC cars or Hot Wheels Cougars to represent. :rofl:

Ironically I think there's about as much of a chance of having CougarFest in San Diego as there is of the HPI body group buy going through.

COOGAH

11-09-2006, 10:05 AM

ok how about east of the mississippi?

Cougarfest 2007 BEIRUT!!!!

BigBalledOX

11-12-2006, 05:53 PM

Y'know, just because we talked about this a fair amount over the weekend . . .

If CougarFest is not in Indy again this year (and I have a feeling it won't be, probably somewhere east of there like Ohio), then every mother****er who *****ed about CougarFest being in Indy again, or it being too much of a drive from the east coast, had better show up.

I'm pretty sure that everyone who actually showed to Fest this past year had an absolute blast - including myself, whom the city tried to kill, repeatedly - and I didn't hear a single complaint from anyone at Fest about it being in Indy. So for those of you who didn't show up, if Fest gets moved this year, its gonna be put up or shut up time.

ND4SPD

11-12-2006, 08:40 PM

man... whatever - cougarfest is about the people, not the city. ;)
I really don't think anyone should decide to go or not go based on the city...
Too long of a drive? fine - Not enough money? fine, - Wedding? fine
Being forced to work, have to take care of kids, no free time? all fine...

Not going to hang out with all your 'friends' from the cougar forum JUST because its in the same city/hotel... fine... but hella not cool. :(

Its huge bonus points that we have a hotel in indy that welcomes us with open arms... I hope, and i'm sure we all can agree on just how important that is. Its the foundation for the event, and we feel secure there. :)

And I'm sure theres more, but in my sleepy, post-dinner phase... I feel that a successful cougarfest of any size, relies on 1- a good hotel, 2- an accessable location, and 3- for people to actually show up! thats all ya need for a good time. :)

Tigg

11-12-2006, 08:53 PM

I'm fine with Indy, and sadly I think I was one of the only a hand full of East Coast people to make it last time. I actually like Indy, it's nice having an idea of where things are and how to get around... I really doubt I'll make it if it's much farther west than Indy though. :( But I'm definitely in for Ohio. ;)

COOGAH

11-12-2006, 09:57 PM

i still think Beirut, but, whatever.

ND4SPD

11-12-2006, 09:58 PM

Sami - I would still vote for having it at your house ;)

n_hoffman50

11-12-2006, 10:22 PM

I have never been to a Cougarfest b4 and love to go 07, but indy or ohio is prolly the furthest i would be able to go...

DagerOne

11-12-2006, 10:45 PM

Indy is local for me now. Okay, well, Fishers technically. :) Jrak promised to arrange strippers for a kegger at my house. :rofl:

ND4SPD

11-12-2006, 11:11 PM

Jason is a very generous man. :)
WELL! I guess Fest will be at your place for 07!

EternalOne

11-13-2006, 12:23 PM

I totally agree Ryan. This was my exact point 2 weeks ago, all this complaining, and no-one has put up a location suggestion yet. See, people don't want to do the legwork, they just expect the committee to handle it all, and for CF to happen without a hitch. Unfortunately, they don't see the hours and hours of work we all put in to make sure the event DOES happen, and even with a few "bumps" along the way (ie, fireworks off from the roof) we still managed to have one helluva good time last year.

I dunno, I'm of the "CF is in Indy" camp -- more of a tradition than anything. Hell, the hotel has our group photo hanging in their hallway. :P And since they still want us back after last years antics, I'm willing to go back there... Not to mention me and the bartender are real close now, so that's a bonus. ;)

E1

racerx

11-13-2006, 12:30 PM

I will say this. I am the only one who has a remotely decent proposal out of people wanting to move it around a bit. BUT..... I like Indy, just sick of the place and want a change of scenery. If its in Indy again, I will most likely be there as well.

ND4SPD

11-13-2006, 05:56 PM

I would hope so Brian! You've been at every fest I've ever been to... it would be weird without ya! :)

Pyro81

11-13-2006, 06:54 PM

I don't care where you put it, i'll be there.

Excelcier

11-13-2006, 07:06 PM

I'm also in the same shoes as Brian.. I'm on the fence... Indy is good to us and it's comfortable and familiar there but at the same time a new place could be cool too. Ohio sounds like a good option to me. I'm in either way as long as it's the first week of July... if not, I may be counted out. My job at Ford has me screwed for vaca time.

EternalOne

11-13-2006, 07:22 PM

Yeah, I'm torn with all of this, and I go back and forth. I can think of pros and cons for going and staying, so pretty much whatever everyone decides we'll go with.

People just need to realize that with only Ohio and Indy as choices there's still a 50% chance we'll go back to the same place. ;) So get your location submissions in there already!

E1

BigBalledOX

11-13-2006, 07:53 PM

People just need to realize that with only Ohio and Indy as choices there's still a 50% chance we'll go back to the same place. ;)

No complaints from me then. :biggrin: But I'm gonna take out some casualty insurance just in case. :tongue:

ND4SPD

11-13-2006, 08:08 PM

just stick with me Ryan... I'll protect ya ;)

wadespencer99

11-13-2006, 08:16 PM

I just wish a date would get picked so I can mark off my calender...my summer is filling up fast :(

Excelcier

11-13-2006, 10:16 PM

First week of July!! Subtle hint... worked GREAT this past summer.

wadespencer99

11-13-2006, 10:26 PM

July 1 works for me :)

COOGAH

11-14-2006, 12:10 AM

i'm with ron on this. early July.

EternalOne

11-14-2006, 02:17 AM

Yeah, that way we can have fireworks again. =)

E1

COOGAH

11-14-2006, 09:43 AM

ok but this time, someone else gotta but the fireworks.

btw i am watching a DIY show and the guy said caulk like 20 times...lol he said caulk. "you need to get the caulk into the crack" LMAO this is funny

racerx

11-14-2006, 01:09 PM

Sami, you have either been up wayyy to long, or just have to be awfully bored.......lol

Cheesebox

11-14-2006, 01:24 PM

We should have it at Niagra Fall's NY or the Canadian side. Ive been their once in my life and its a awesome place to go to. Im sure someone who lives around their can enlighten us about cougar-ish things to do their aswell.

BigBalledOX

11-14-2006, 01:28 PM

Frosty

11-14-2006, 01:32 PM

:rofl: This is too funny.

ND4SPD

11-14-2006, 01:35 PM

Thats it... I'm posting the map again.....

http://www.newcougar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26764&stc=1&d=1160927860

LadyX

11-14-2006, 04:55 PM

Niagara Falls is beautiful. But, it's uber expensive there.

Excelcier

11-14-2006, 04:57 PM

Not only that, but we know for sure about Niagara Falls... we already have an annual Cougar meet there call Can-Am in early June to kick off the year... just the weekend there costs as much as a whole week in Indy sometimes!

Excelcier

11-14-2006, 04:58 PM

Actually Matt, if you use your map as a pure target zone, the middle ground seems to fall right around Detroit / Toledo!

bubby

11-14-2006, 05:06 PM

Aren't they enforcing new border laws on Jan 1 though?

Rikenbomb

11-14-2006, 05:18 PM

That's a great idea Matt however, it's kinda flawed. It's only showing members that have registered and placed their location.

ND4SPD

11-14-2006, 07:15 PM

Well yes - thats the point ;)

That map is made up of the ACTIVE MEMBERS on the forums... the ones who actually cared enough to go and put themselves on the map. To me, that picture speaks volumes about where the most activity is, and that an event should be chosen, based around those people... because they are the ones most likely to show up. :)

And because I'm such a nice guy... :)
I'll even put the link back up incase anyone else wants to add themselves now....who missed it before, and again when I put it in the first cougarfest topic.

http://www.frappr.com/neco

COOGAH

11-15-2006, 01:01 AM

mother****in canadians!

ND4SPD

11-15-2006, 01:05 AM

we do our best :biggrin:

Excelcier

11-15-2006, 07:50 AM

mother****in canadians!

mother****in Beirut-ians! :rolleyes:

COOGAH

11-15-2006, 11:08 AM

mother****in Beirut-ians! :rolleyes:

ya, they are a bunch of terrorist bastards!!!!!

HEY!!! wait a second......

Excelcier

11-15-2006, 12:04 PM

Hahahahahahaha!

I4Cougar99

11-16-2006, 01:57 PM

it would be really nice if it would be possible to have it in the middle of PA. from the map it looks like its pretty close to the middle of most of the ppl.

also Pro Motion Tuning(Customcougars.com is the same store) is just 10 mins from warrington. around there is like 15 car shops of all kinds of differnt kinds in the same mile long strip as pro motion.

JayZee

11-16-2006, 02:01 PM

Aren't they enforcing new border laws on Jan 1 though?

i heard they're delaying it.. or something. I'm not sure of the reasons though.. just what I heard. :wiggle:

wadespencer99

11-16-2006, 02:03 PM

JayZee

11-16-2006, 02:07 PM

Excelcier

11-16-2006, 02:12 PM

I'm with Wade on that one... I know exactly what his comment means! Let's avoid it....

EternalOne

11-16-2006, 02:12 PM

also Pro Motion Tuning(Customcougars.com is the same store) is just 10 mins from warrington.

This is not a bonus, trust me. If nothing else, this hurts the location rather than helps it.

E1

THEKID

11-16-2006, 02:14 PM

Ohio or PA would be good for me personally. But for the group between the two Id lean more toward Ohio.

ND4SPD

11-16-2006, 04:52 PM

also Pro Motion Tuning(Customcougars.com is the same store) is just 10 mins from warrington. around there is like 15 car shops of all kinds of differnt kinds in the same mile long strip as pro motion.
heh... bad voodoo my friend.

---

so honest and truthfully...

how are the roads and police in ohio?

J-Man

11-16-2006, 04:59 PM

OHIO!!! Early July!!!

ND4SPD

11-16-2006, 05:09 PM

Whats the difference Justin... you won't remember half the nights anyway! :rofl: :tongue: j/k!! :)

J-Man

11-16-2006, 05:13 PM

:rofl: Thanks Matt! I learned my lesson that night though, I will never drink that much ever again. Ok, maybe not but it wont be anytime soon.

Early July Might work out perfectly.

Frosty

11-16-2006, 05:25 PM

Yeah, and he'll never puke on my bed again :ugh:

:rofl:

J-Man

11-16-2006, 05:27 PM

You are lucky I slept with my head to the right, it could have been much worse for you. :rofl:

EternalOne

11-16-2006, 05:30 PM

Excelcier

11-16-2006, 06:38 PM

Nah.. we're ok as long as Dan isn't in our caravan!

ND4SPD

11-16-2006, 08:55 PM

Police and Roads both suck in Ohio... =(

Thus the reason the MC Caravan AVOIDS the state when heading towards Indy. I think I still have an outstanding ticket in Ohio, as well, better check that in case CF does end up that way, something tells me I WILL get pulled over there.

E1
We're both screwed then... lol... cause we will be driving together.
Maybe together, we can set a record for 'most infractions' :rofl: especially if the cops are asses about modded cars.

ugh... I'm a little more worried about that then if its in Ohio... The "i dunno if i want to bring my car" type of worried. :(
I can't be bothered with yet more repair bills or ticket fines...

BigBalledOX

11-16-2006, 10:03 PM

Police and Roads both suck in Ohio... =(

Thus the reason the MC Caravan AVOIDS the state when heading towards Indy. I think I still have an outstanding ticket in Ohio, as well, better check that in case CF does end up that way, something tells me I WILL get pulled over there.

E1

I dunno about the five-oh, but if you, who live in Michigan (State motto: Get bent! YOUR WHEELS THAT IS!) say the roads in Ohio suck, well . . . I'm afraid . . . I'm VERY afraid . . .

Tigg

11-16-2006, 10:57 PM

The turnpike in Ohio isn't bad at all. The smaller roads are a little rough, but nothing dangerous. More like uneven, not potholes. The Ohio highways are actually smoother than the Pennsylvania turnpike.
The state troopers in Ohio aren't a lot of fun, but they don't bother you for the most part unless you're really speeding. ;)
Now, my car isn't any where near as modded as most of you guys, but they haven't bothered me at all there, even with out of state tags. They didn't bother Henry either when we test drove his car with the new engine. :evil:

MaverickFlyer

11-18-2006, 10:53 PM

Actually Matt, if you use your map as a pure target zone, the middle ground seems to fall right around Detroit / Toledo!

That sounds good to me! ;)

branchedout

11-18-2006, 10:56 PM

This is not a bonus, trust me. If nothing else, this hurts the location rather than helps it.

E1

lol, well if a caravan to pro motion tuning was PROMISED and part of the cougarfest schedule I have a feeling it might actually help the turnout to Cougarfest. I'm sure I'm not the only one on here who wouldn't mind paying James a visit :evil:

...maybe that way some of our members could find their shipments or get their money back, I know I have a few choice words for the guy, lol. :rofl:

Mike.

ND4SPD

11-18-2006, 11:01 PM

lol, well if a caravan to pro motion tuning was PROMISED and part of the cougarfest schedule I have a feeling it might actually help the turnout to Cougarfest. I'm sure I'm not the only one on here who wouldn't mind paying James a visit :evil:

...maybe that way some of our members could find their shipments or get their money back, I know I have a few choice words for the guy, lol. :rofl:

Mike.
:rofl:
Although I'm SURE the look on his face would be nothing short of pure shock and horror... I don't think thats QUITE in the fun loving spirit of Cougarfest. haha.
But hey, while we're at it, why don't we do a whole east-coast tour and hitup Tr0nic's place while we're over there too eh? heh...

BigBalledOX

11-18-2006, 11:18 PM

:rofl:
Although I'm SURE the look on his face would be nothing short of pure shock and horror... I don't think thats QUITE in the fun loving spirit of Cougarfest. haha.
But hey, while we're at it, why don't we do a whole east-coast tour and hitup Tr0nic's place while we're over there too eh? heh...

Mmmm, a two-fer-one crowbar special? I'd be down. :evil:

blackkat23

11-18-2006, 11:33 PM

Why Owners Might Not Like It: Too touristy, VERY long drive for the majority, and... the gang activity.

In all I love San Antonio, but I think it'd make a horrible location for Cougarfest. Mostly because of the drive for everyone, but also because this group would not fit well into the city -- there's a lot of locations that would be "off limits" after dark for people here, including the entire West/East/South sides of the city. ;) Anywhere we'd be allowed to have fun in the city would also mean we're around the worst people in the city...

E1

i am sorry but you mind clarifiying "the gang activity" and also "worst people in the city"?