Meet locations
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Re: Meet locations
Originally Posted by Del La Sol 1320
i think someone should make it a rule that if anyone starts anything at the meet they be banned for life, and let everyone on here know it
i've been racking my brain for meet locations but can't think of anything worth adding... did someone already say the park n ride that hondatech uses or used to use off gaskins is a no go for sure or just figured it wouldn't work out? that really would be the perfect spot i'd think, would be worth checking into unless its already been crossed off the list officially
i've been racking my brain for meet locations but can't think of anything worth adding... did someone already say the park n ride that hondatech uses or used to use off gaskins is a no go for sure or just figured it wouldn't work out? that really would be the perfect spot i'd think, would be worth checking into unless its already been crossed off the list officially
And it's likely that if anyone acted the fool at the meet, their participation on the board could be in jeopardy.
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From: Norfolk
Re: Meet locations
Originally Posted by Not Stock
Okay, I know this might be out in left field, literally, but has some good points.
Field Day of the Past Showgrounds are on State Route 623 half way between Broad Street (Rt. 250) and I-64 (Exit #173 off I-64, 14 miles west of downtown Richmond). Very close to Route 288 for those living on the southside and easy access to people from the Charlottesville area. People coming from Tidewater could hop around Richmond's downtown by taking I-295 around.
The location is also across the street from Performance Autosports, which has a dyno and Kevin works there, too. Bogey's sportspark is just a block away and has driving ranges, mini-golf, and batting cages. Short Pump Town Center (yuppie mall) is about 5 minutes away.
Good thing about the location is that it is a field, with grass, and no asphalt. Therefore -- no ricer burnouts or speedbumps! Henrico County officers can be hired for a minimum of 3 hours at $28/hr each to help maintain order. Yeah, it'll cost a bit but may be very worthwhile for an open-invite event.
The Field Day Organization which owns the grounds has a phone line at (804) 741-8468 and apparently they meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Short Pump Garage building on the show grounds.
Field Day of the Past Showgrounds are on State Route 623 half way between Broad Street (Rt. 250) and I-64 (Exit #173 off I-64, 14 miles west of downtown Richmond). Very close to Route 288 for those living on the southside and easy access to people from the Charlottesville area. People coming from Tidewater could hop around Richmond's downtown by taking I-295 around.
The location is also across the street from Performance Autosports, which has a dyno and Kevin works there, too. Bogey's sportspark is just a block away and has driving ranges, mini-golf, and batting cages. Short Pump Town Center (yuppie mall) is about 5 minutes away.
Good thing about the location is that it is a field, with grass, and no asphalt. Therefore -- no ricer burnouts or speedbumps! Henrico County officers can be hired for a minimum of 3 hours at $28/hr each to help maintain order. Yeah, it'll cost a bit but may be very worthwhile for an open-invite event.
The Field Day Organization which owns the grounds has a phone line at (804) 741-8468 and apparently they meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Short Pump Garage building on the show grounds.
Availability on April 15th
Cost of rental
Provisions for bbq grills
hours of operation
I would greatly appreciate it.
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Re: Meet locations
Called. 
They meet again March 1st and the proposal for a "car show of mostly newer vehicles" will be discussed, after which they will give me a call back. They have not rented it out in the past but they do have lawnmower races and tractor pulls there June 11th and the Field Day of the Past each September. Other than that, it sits unused. Because they have not rented it out in the past, there is no set rental fee, which would be decided at that meeting if they agree to rent it out.
Doesn't look too likely, but the location is ideal.
They meet again March 1st and the proposal for a "car show of mostly newer vehicles" will be discussed, after which they will give me a call back. They have not rented it out in the past but they do have lawnmower races and tractor pulls there June 11th and the Field Day of the Past each September. Other than that, it sits unused. Because they have not rented it out in the past, there is no set rental fee, which would be decided at that meeting if they agree to rent it out.
Doesn't look too likely, but the location is ideal.
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From: Norfolk
Re: Meet locations
HHmmm...well, we'll keep that place on the back burner and in the meantime keep looking for other locations. Good looking out and thanks for the follow-up!
Has anyone found any information about Ironbridge Park yet?
Has anyone found any information about Ironbridge Park yet?
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From: Chesterfield
Re: Meet locations
Originally Posted by blaxican25
Ironbridge sounds good. Any estimate on the size of the parking lot?
We'd want to look at 200 people (at least, that's what we'll tell them), so about $130 to reserve it?
Also, could you ask if we can get a rain date or what the refund policy is if we need to cancel due to weather?
We'd want to look at 200 people (at least, that's what we'll tell them), so about $130 to reserve it?
Also, could you ask if we can get a rain date or what the refund policy is if we need to cancel due to weather?
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From: Glen Allen VA
Re: Meet locations
Originally Posted by Nic
... you'd be looking at closer to $210.
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Re: Meet locations
Originally Posted by Not Stock
Okay, I know this might be out in left field, literally, but has some good points.
Field Day of the Past Showgrounds are on State Route 623 half way between Broad Street (Rt. 250) and I-64 (Exit #173 off I-64, 14 miles west of downtown Richmond). Very close to Route 288 for those living on the southside and easy access to people from the Charlottesville area. People coming from Tidewater could hop around Richmond's downtown by taking I-295 around.
The location is also across the street from Performance Autosports, which has a dyno and Kevin works there, too. Bogey's sportspark is just a block away and has driving ranges, mini-golf, and batting cages. Short Pump Town Center (yuppie mall) is about 5 minutes away.
Good thing about the location is that it is a field, with grass, and no asphalt. Therefore -- no ricer burnouts or speedbumps! Henrico County officers can be hired for a minimum of 3 hours at $28/hr each to help maintain order. Yeah, it'll cost a bit but may be very worthwhile for an open-invite event.
The Field Day Organization which owns the grounds has a phone line at (804) 741-8468 and apparently they meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Short Pump Garage building on the show grounds.
Field Day of the Past Showgrounds are on State Route 623 half way between Broad Street (Rt. 250) and I-64 (Exit #173 off I-64, 14 miles west of downtown Richmond). Very close to Route 288 for those living on the southside and easy access to people from the Charlottesville area. People coming from Tidewater could hop around Richmond's downtown by taking I-295 around.
The location is also across the street from Performance Autosports, which has a dyno and Kevin works there, too. Bogey's sportspark is just a block away and has driving ranges, mini-golf, and batting cages. Short Pump Town Center (yuppie mall) is about 5 minutes away.
Good thing about the location is that it is a field, with grass, and no asphalt. Therefore -- no ricer burnouts or speedbumps! Henrico County officers can be hired for a minimum of 3 hours at $28/hr each to help maintain order. Yeah, it'll cost a bit but may be very worthwhile for an open-invite event.
The Field Day Organization which owns the grounds has a phone line at (804) 741-8468 and apparently they meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Short Pump Garage building on the show grounds.