Who will be at the Datsun Driving Canby Fun event?

[a7dz]

Seeing the guys and cars still make it worth while to me. I think the thirty bucks is not an issue to me. I am going to spend five to six hours on the road and the money for fuel lodging and what have you. I am just not into what you think about how correct my car is. I built it for me and have owned it a long time. I have made some good friends over the years through these cars and look forward to getting together with them every chance that comes up.

[nwcubsman]

That's interesting, I didn't know anyhing about some of that stuff.

Would love to hear more about these events and where they are!

Austen,

I need to clarify my earlier comments, and make it a bit more positive. I read on the datsunsnw.org club website, that there is no registration on the day of show. That doesn't mean we are not all welcome. Just that I won't expect to be in the competition unless I pre-register. I agree with Arne, in that I am not interested in a trophy. Frankly, the quality of cars are such that I stand no chance of a trophy anyway. But meeting all you Datsun/Nissan fans are what makes it a great time. Having your/my car there makes it great to keep a picture in our minds, down the road when we chat on this forum or by e-mail. Seeing the work done and the progress made is really cool and makes for easy and entertaining conversation. I encourage you to make the trip, it is one of the largest events in the NW. And by you starting this thread, maybe we should put together a dinner for Saturday night for all who want to attend.

[1datsunguy]

To All and pass this along,

Sorry this is long winded but it's alot of info.

As the President of the Datsuns NW Car Club, We have set the cut-off date of May 10 so we have time to have classes established, we will still accept registrations as long as you fit into a category, we will not make any new classes after that date. This is to have enough time to have trophies made. There will be a $5 per car gate fee if not registering for the show, as last year, $1 per person walk in fee, we have a banquet Saturday at 6:00pm that will leave you stuffed I'm sure, and some historic Datsun videos playing and music, all are welcome to do attend, you can pre-register for any or all of this or at least shoot us an e-mail and tell us your coming and that you want to do.....whatever?

As far as the price of the show goes, the trophies we had last year cost over $600, that was with one of our club members giving us a deal making them. I'm sure the Blue Lake Event is not paying for their spot in the park or paying for insurance of any kind, we do both, which is almost $1100 for both! The Shasta show people paid as much as $150 for the weekend with events going on one right after another, I have been to car shows that are as much as $20 for the evening. We have dash plaques Made for the Event, we have tons of raffle prizes, swap meet spaces, we have indoor area for meeting and eating. indoor area for Datsun memorabilia sales also.

We also donated $700 to several local charities such as: a womens shelter, leukemea foundation, and a bone marrow fund.

Our intent is to make this the Premiere Datsun event of the NW, we have lots of room to grow at the fairgrounds in the future, also please note this is a "DATSUN EVENT" not just a Z or 510 or Nissan event it is for all Datsuns if more Z's register it's not changing the show name, it will still be a Datsun show.

We have wash facilities for the drivers that come to the show we only had three cars come in on trailers last year two of which were race cars! The truck that took first place is a trailer queen(in my opinion) but he drove it down from Seattle! we have been averaging over 200 cars every year, there was 72 show cars registered last year from Canada to California, we had people come to the show from New York and Texas.

We had national show coverage in October "Super Street Magazine" and "Grassroots Motorsports Magazine", Super Street magazine did a feature article on one of the show cars in March 07. We want more clubs to attend, we would make a club trophy for biggest club attendance, we have been going to Seattle for 3 years to attend the Golden Gardens BBQ put on by NW Nissans rain or shine!

We had comment cards available last year, we handed out about 100 we got maybe 15 back, not to be negative, but if you were there last year did you voice your opinion and fill out a comment card? Most all enjoyed the show, they liked the location with the trees and shade, they thought the food was good, they liked the kids play area, there was a few negative comments about the price one thought that a t-shirt should have been included with registration(with more registrations a possibility, or lower the registration fee), one did not like the separation from the $5 entry cars and the show cars, not enough signage for where stuff was. We had people from the Shasta and Vancouver BC shows comment on how much they liked the laid back atmosphere on Saturday and the show on Sunday, people enjoyed camping on site, secured and locked up at night.

So if you all have suggestions, I want to hear them(www.dvboth@canby.com). We want Canby to be a fun and memorable experience for all ages and we want to keep it affordable. This is your show, not mine, lets keep it fun!

Thank You

Dave Bothwell

President

Datsuns NW

www.dvboth@canby.com

[Bruce Palmer]

... I think Dave Bothwell pretty well laid 'er out. I could not understand the vigor of the slap shot DatsunsNW was taking for the effort and finacial support we were putting forth to provide the best ALL Datsun event in the Northwest.

I believe what he said was for any who don't elect to join in the show (which is a pretty low test people's choice deal) tickets for the dinner Saturday night will be available day of. That would be a good chance to meet people, ask questions, pass on thoughts and comments to those who may know the answers and just generally make the effort to get aquainted..... Club outreach has been one of the hardest things to do in every club I've ever been in touch with. DatsunNW wants everyone on the inside looking out at new potential members. Potential members not sitting on the outside looking in wondering what's going on is not a good thing.

Trailer Queens -- wracking my brain. I can come up with 5 vehicles trailered last year, 4 race cars and an un-finised lowrider pickup from Monmouth.

Time to get back to the Spec Racer 400....... peace all

[Arne]

My appreciation goes to Dave and Bruce for sharing the organizers' side of the story. And it is much as I imagined, so no surprises for me.

As I mentioned, my wife and I will be there on Sunday to mill around and mingle. I'll be happy to pay the $5 parking fee, last year my only 240Z was not in running order, so I parked the (non-Nissan) family sedan across the street. This year the red car will be cleaned and ready for public viewing, so parking inside will be a treat.

Trailer Queens -- wracking my brain. I can come up with 5 vehicles trailered last year, 4 race cars and an un-finised lowrider pickup from Monmouth.

Hmm. I was pretty certain that Don Anderson trailered his white 240Z. Could be mistaken, though.

[justaZcarguy]

Arne, we should try to organize a cruise with everyone to the show on Sunday...

I am willing to meet up anywere.

I am sure that there are a few of us out this way that will attend Sunday?

[76Datsun280z]

Arne, we should try to organize a cruise with everyone to the show on Sunday...

I am willing to meet up anywere.

I am sure that there are a few of us out this way that will attend Sunday?

If we're able to go, it will be Sunday as I work Saturday and I'm not sure if I would be able to get time off. I'm still not sure if we're going to be able to go yet as of now, but I'll let you guys know either way, sounds like a fun event.

[Arne]

Arne, we should try to organize a cruise with everyone to the show on Sunday...

I am willing to meet up anywere.

I am sure that there are a few of us out this way that will attend Sunday?

Since I come from the South, there's not much sense trying to include me in a cruise to get there. I have to come a completely different route. But you might hook up with some of the other PDX-area people to drive down together Sunday morning.

Anyone heard whether the Northbound Canby exit will be open by then?

[76Datsun280z]

Well I got good news, it looks like we will be going as long as I can get Saturday off so it will allow us time to drive down!

[Mike]

I'm going to be there. I will also pay in advance so the management team can count on some revenue to make the event a success. If it's raining, then that's a bet I'll have to play.

I don't know much about politics or whatever else is going on with the NW gang, but, I want to be a part of something fun and show my car to other Datsun fanatics. That's what it's all about.

As for the fee, Dave/Bruce, I'd rather pay less money and skip the donation to charity. I do plenty of my charitable donations through other means and you might attract more people at $20 than you will at $30.

Anyway ... see you there!

[justaZcarguy]

Arne,

I understand that up would have to trek up to go back, so that is a bit of a problem...

Anyone that is willing to meet up in Beaverton / or anyplace please chime in, it would be cool to trek together.

I am more than likely headed down Sunday...

[beandip]

I am planning on Sunday, Brian L , Roger W. I would enjoy meeting you two on your way and EScanlon and Nwcubsman , we all could meet at the roadside rest that is on the way on I-5. Toni & Steve as well. Plus any one coming from the north. That would be vary cool to all come in together. PM me and we can set up something . This a good show to take in , it really is. Gary :knockedou