NEW Indoor Car Show in Chicago in November?

[bashton]

A simple question to the sYc Family;

If there was to be a brand new car show in the Chicago area in November 2009, with an emphasis on not only Chevys and Corvettes, but ALL makes and models of our favorite cars, what do you think would be a good name for it?

BA

[TDW]

Real American Muscle

[Mr70]

Guarise's Garage http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Teas'n..I'd call it Chi-Town 2.

[L72COPO]

Street Dreams
Street Dreams Garage


Bob Ashton Presents http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[jeff morocco]

i would go with.......Chicago's "Cavalcade Of Classics and Hi-Performance" or any form there of.

[rockn69]

THE WINDY CITY MUSCLE CAR INVITATIONAL...BA,WHAT DO YOU HAVE UP YOUR SLEEVE? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Mr70]

..or Windy City Wheels http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[kwhizz]

It doesn't matter what it's called..........If Bob is involved, I'll be there........... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[1969l78]

Chicago Muscle Cars

[MosportGreen66]

MidWest Muscle Cars... alliterative slogans sell!

[John]

Chicago Auto Fair
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[bashton]

Thank you all for the idea's and please keep them coming!

What about something like "The (insert apropriate presenting sponsors name) Muscle Car Fest presented by (insert apropriate sponsors name)?

BA

[bashton]

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Guarise's Garage http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Teas'n..I'd call it Chi-Town 2.

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That's awesome! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

BA

[bashton]

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It doesn't matter what it's called..........If Bob is involved, I'll be there........... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

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Thanks Ken! I can say that if it weren't for guys like you, I might be out, well...doing who knows what? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

BA

[bashton]

Couple of points to ponder.

1. The name needs to be short and direct.
2. It needs to not use any trademarked names.
3. It should be able to be used in a differant (or additional) markets at a later date.
4. Word(s) in the title need to be popular in searches such as google etc.
5. It needs to reflect a new beginning without forgetting the past.

I know, I know...now I'm getting picky!

BA

[L78racer]

Windy City Muscle

[Les Quam]

Nickey Chicago Vettefest & muscle

[lzdick]

"B.M.B"...

"Bob's MuscleCar Bash"...Chicago-style http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[LITTLE TOMMIE]

YESTERYEAR MUSCLE

[Z-11 396]

<<<< Classic Car Expo >>>>

[Schonyenko2]

"The American Musclecar Classic." Chicago, Indy, Kansas City venues. Bringing together the best American built hotrods, and Musclecars of the 50's through the 70's, and the new Camaros, Challengers, and mustangs that bring yesterdays legends back to tear up the track again. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Charley Lillard]

Toys-R-Us ?...oh wait...

[The Dude]

MID-WEST MUSCLE-FEST.

Think about that for a minute. Its short, to the point, and catchy. And you can use it anywhere in the Midwest, ie Midwest Muscle Fest Chicago 2009.

[47Hammer]

Chicago Style Muscle. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[47Hammer]

[ QUOTE ]
MID-WEST MUSCLE-FEST.

Think about that for a minute. Its short, to the point, and catchy.

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I like it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[ANDY M]

MUSCLE CAR MADNESS

Gets to the point, and adding a second line for place and sponsor gives you the flexability of haveing more than one sponsor. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif
Now, just make the check out to...
Wilmasboy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Xplantdad]

All American Muscle Car and Super Car Showcase...

That'll give you a good response in the already established searches... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
It doesn't matter what it's called..........If Bob is involved, I'll be there........... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Same here. Hope you have a HUGE location in mind Bob. If ALL your friends show up, it's gonna be a BIG PARTY!

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[Stefano]

Chevrolet & Muscle Car Expo.

[quick-bowtie]

"Hi-Perf Chevy Fest" sponsored by Nickey your original Hi-Perf dealer.

[COPO CARTEL]

How about having it 2 weeks earlier due to Thanksgiving plans and more important nasty weather, traveling with a trailer and important cargo. It has not been fun the last 2 years. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[The Dude]

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"Hi-Perf Chevy Fest" sponsored by Nickey your original Hi-Perf dealer.

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And that would attract guys that dont own Chevys???

[70 Forest Green Zee]

[ QUOTE ]
How about having it 2 weeks earlier due to Thanksgiving plans and more important nasty weather, traveling with a trailer and important cargo. It has not been fun the last 2 years. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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Why Nov at all? Late Sept or early Oct the weather is much better and more predictable and I'd bet the turnout would be even better.

[Schonyenko2]

I would vote for earlier also.

[Xplantdad]

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How about having it 2 weeks earlier due to Thanksgiving plans and more important nasty weather, traveling with a trailer and important cargo. It has not been fun the last 2 years. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Why Nov at all? Late Sept or early Oct the weather is much better and more predictable and I'd bet the turnout would be even better.

[/ QUOTE ]

Depending on where it would be held...a lot of dates "sell out" years ahead....also, most convention centers will not run similar shows close together...

Looking at the Donald Stephens center


Available dates after July for 2009 are:

August 15-16

September 13-14
September 19-20
September 26-27

October 10-11
October 31-Nov. 1

It still shows that Vettefest is at the center...

[Seattle Sam]

Elite Muscle Expo
or
Elite Muscle Classic

FWIW
-Sam

[CamarosRus]

Curious how Bob would use the ALL the square footage at Donald Stephens center, IF show was opened to ALL brands of Classic American muscle.

Given how the show has so many misc Corvettes, taking up ??? percent of the floor.....and then the misc Chevy brands. The swap meet vendors take up the rest.

How do you propose cutting back on Vettes and Chevys to accomodate everybody else????????

[wheelhop]

Ashton's Ash Trays

[black69]

'midwest's largest indoor american car show'. decide over time how to filter what gets in and what does not. make sure you have a 'day2 modified' section, and have judges for that! date code correct cherry bombs and out of production traction bars, correct old school tires (kidding...or am I?)

[bkhpah]

F-VF. Short,and to the point...BKH

[bashton]

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How about having it 2 weeks earlier due to Thanksgiving plans and more important nasty weather, traveling with a trailer and important cargo. It has not been fun the last 2 years. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks to everyone for the fedback and idea's. I'll try to answer all the questions and throw some stuff back out there.

Dates have been secured and they are familiar; November 21-22, 2009.

The reasoning behind this is simple. We dont want to be too early, as drawing a good spectator base is crucial. If we are too early, (as in Sep/Oct), we risk a too warm situation, where many people prefer to take advantage of the last few decent weather days in the Chicago area. The dates fall just after SEMA, which generates a ton of car related interest, but ahead of the Holiday season, which we can't compete with. These dates have proven to work, as seen by the huge differance in spectator participation between the former Fall and Spring events in the Chicago area. It seems like the mid November dates kind of close out the car season for most of us who live in the midwest.

BA

[bashton]

[ QUOTE ]
Curious how Bob would use the ALL the square footage at Donald Stephens center, IF show was opened to ALL brands of Classic American muscle.

Given how the show has so many misc Corvettes, taking up ??? percent of the floor.....and then the misc Chevy brands. The swap meet vendors take up the rest.

How do you propose cutting back on Vettes and Chevys to accomodate everybody else????????

[/ QUOTE ]

This is an excellent question. The emphasis will continue to be on Quality and not Quantity.

I opened the door to this by requiring photos with the entries, which the previous owners never did. With each show, I was able to "raise the bar" by turning away entries that had been in the show multiple times and also returning sub-par entrants.

With the help of the sYc membership, I was able to do this, by replacing many of the daily driver type cars with vehicles recruited and invited. The special showcase displays are an example of this transition. By utillizing the talent and contacts of recognized and respected enthusiats, we plan to continue this momentum.

Bottom line, a check and an entry fee will not necessarily get a car into the show.

BA

[Tenney]

American Muscle Invitational

[Stefano]

[ QUOTE ]
A simple question to the sYc Family;

If there was to be a brand new car show in the Chicago area in November 2009, with an emphasis on not only Chevys and Corvettes, but ALL makes and models of our favorite cars, what do you think would be a good name for it?

BA

[/ QUOTE ]

Lots of Good ideas. Lets help Bob finalize a name request, which is what he asked help for. We can try to reinvent the wheel later.

[Mr70]

All American Autofest
..Vintage WindyCity Muscle
...WindyCity Auto Spectacular
....Midwest MuscleCar-A-Bration
.....Superior Muscle Invitational
......Chicagoland Auto Spectacular
.......Midwest Performance Auto Fair
........Muscle Monsters of the Midwest
.........WindyCity Hi-Performance Show & Shine

[Steve Drueck]

Midwest Musclecar Expo

Are all makes included? Porche Viper Lambo Ferrari...?

[Mr70]

All Makes By The Lake
..Blagojevich's Bad Boys
...Obama's Ob seen Muscle
....Chi-Towns Muscle Shangri-La

[rockn69]

Rick, I think you have too much time on your hands but keep 'em coming 'cause they are pretty good! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Chateau Slate 66]

I like this suggestion above.

.......Midwest Performance Auto Fair

Has a retro feel to it which is popular right now.

[rockn69]

I think most of the posters here are thinking AMERICAN made. So how about "THE WINDY CITY BIG 3 SHOWDOWN" ... oops that leaves out AMC...does any body care? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Charley Lillard]

LOL....what do you think Ashton drives......

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

American Muscle Car Fest!!

[Mr70]

Ha!...that even abbreviates to AMC fest..LOL.

[x Baldwin Motion]

[ QUOTE ]
I like this suggestion above.

.......Midwest Performance Auto Fair

Has a retro feel to it which is popular right now.

[/ QUOTE ]

vague, yet specific.....I like that one too!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif



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[njsteve]

How about this politically incorrect name:

Cars That Would Be Crushed (if the wrong laws get passed...again)

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Good luck on the show. I wish it was closer, I'd bring the Hemi.

[ORIGLS6]

Bob, you know this business better than any of us. You've set the dates, you'll pick a name, you'll tell us when to be there and let us know what you need. WE'RE THERE!

And if you need help setting up or during the show, just holler.

[bashton]

[ QUOTE ]
Bob, you know this business better than any of us. You've set the dates, you'll pick a name, you'll tell us when to be there and let us know what you need. WE'RE THERE!

Thanks Dennis! I would like to take you up on your offer for some help. I lost your e-mail address in the transiion to a new computer, so please let me know what it is.

[email protected]

BA

[bashton]

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LOL....what do you think Ashton drives......

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Easy Buddy...or would that be Mr. Isetta?

BA http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[bashton]

Soooo, what about;

The Nickey Chicago American Muscle & Sports Car Fest or

The American Muscle Car Expo or The American Sports & Muscle Car Expo or...

BA

[wheelhop]

I like The American Muscle Car Expo .

don't like Sports car references, kind of brings it back to corvettes.

If I had my way it would be CHEVY VELLE FEST !!

[CamarosRus]

I hope and pray, that ALL the "club" events and clubs (NNN, ACES, ACA, etc etc) can support this new indoor mecca of shows.

I will personally make it my passion to promote Bob's show anywhere and at every opportunity I see.

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
Soooo, what about;

The Nickey Chicago American Muscle & Sports Car Fest or

The American Muscle Car Expo or The American Sports & Muscle Car Expo or...

BA

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If those are you final 3 throw it into a poll.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]


Thanks Dennis! I would like to take you up on your offer for some help. I lost your e-mail address in the transiion to a new computer, so please let me know what it is.



[/ QUOTE ]

E-mail sent!

[The Dude]

[ QUOTE ]
Soooo, what about;

The Nickey Chicago American Muscle & Sports Car Fest or

The American Muscle Car Expo or The American Sports & Muscle Car Expo or...

BA

[/ QUOTE ]

Too long. Chevy Vettefest, Detroit Autorama, Woodward Dream Cruise, Chevellabration, Muscle-palooza etc. One to two word names, and you can usually say just one name and people know what you are talking about.

[x Baldwin Motion]

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[Johnny Horsepower]

don't know if this was said...

"American Muscle(car)invitational"

With the option of Midwest American Muscle Invitational (M.A.M.I.)

I would avoid fest in the title
I would avoid a specific marque
I would leave it open to all american cars
And I would definately discriminate/invite/nominations/and club displays (controlled quality and variety)

I know we all love Chevy, but I only think it would be a large net gain in attendence, if we included other marques.
Chevy guys would still come and Ford/Pontiac/AMC/MOPAR etc. crowds would be all over it as they do not have a venue like this now.

My $.01

JG

[1969z280]

"MAMI, MAMI, How I love ya, How I love ya, my dear ol' MAMI"

[bashton]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]


Thanks Dennis! I would like to take you up on your offer for some help. I lost your e-mail address in the transiion to a new computer, so please let me know what it is.



[/ QUOTE ]

E-mail sent!

[/ QUOTE ]

From some reason, I did not recieve it. Please resend to [email protected]

The transition to my new computer is a pain!

BA

[bashton]

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I hope and pray, that ALL the "club" events and clubs (NNN, ACES, ACA, etc etc) can support this new indoor mecca of shows.

I will personally make it my passion to promote Bob's show anywhere and at every opportunity I see.

[/ QUOTE ]

Me too, Chuck! lol

Thanks for your support. I truly believe that word of mouth is the very best, (or worst), source of advertising.

BA

[ORIGLS6]

Let's try a PM.

[Tenney]

[ QUOTE ]
don't know if this was said...

"American Muscle(car)invitational"



[/ QUOTE ]

Class winners score an "AMI". (is she hot ...?)

[carguy]

I like "American Muscle(car)invitational". I like the idea of creating a more exclusive name and getting rid of the word Fest. I especially like making the name sound more like a national event than a local event.

Also, I would sure prefer the State Fairgounds location in Indy over coming to Chicago. Indy is much more centrally located for those from the south, easier to get around, etc. Also, the weather is a little bit better typically.

I was amazed at how nice this facility worked for the Mecum auction.

Thats my 2 cents.

[rare1]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gifBob.....just to let you know "MORAY" has a new home!

But there is another beast in the garage waiting to step out!!!(interested) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[wheelhop]

[ QUOTE ]
I like "American Muscle(car)invitational". I like the idea of creating a more exclusive name and getting rid of the word Fest. I especially like making the name sound more like a national event than a local event

Also, I would sure prefer the State Fairgounds location in Indy over coming to Chicago. Indy is much more centrally located for those from the south, easier to get around, etc. Also, the weather is a little bit better typically.

I was amazed at how nice this facility worked for the Mecum auction.

Thats my 2 cents.

[/ QUOTE ]

I believe strongly the reason the show will remain in Chicago is

A) Bob Ashton lives here
B) Chicago is an area where there is a large population to draw large $$$ in gate receipts.
C) Barack Obama used to live here
D) Nobody wants to go to Indy in November
E) Dan Quayle likes golf, not cars http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

[Born30YrsLate]

..."Bruisers Of the Boulevard" Car Show...or simply B.O.B's Car Show... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Z-11 396]

Let's call it the <<< A.C E. >>> Show's...


"" America's Car Expo ""



It cover's all car's, and models.

It cover's any location..

It's the TOP show to see, {{ The A.C E. }} Show's




Kasey

[Les Quam]

I also like the idea of calling it an "invitational" makes it sound like the cars are by invite only and not anyone can drive up pay their fee and have their car in the show. I hate the term expo I still don't know what that means exactly? Is it short for expose yourself? Are we a member of a now defunct baseball team from Canada????

[Z-11 396]

[ QUOTE ]
. I hate the term expo I still don't know what that means exactly?

[/ QUOTE ]


<<< EXPO >>> How other's use the word
to promote there show's....

http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&q=...vision&cd=1 (http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&q=expo&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wn&ei=3byRSYfqFY3Btgem1eTQCw&oi=propert y_suggestions&resnum=0&ct=property-revision&cd=1)

[rare1]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gifName the show Bob before we go nut's!!!!!

[rare1]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
don't know if this was said...

"American Muscle(car)invitational"



[/ QUOTE ]

Class winners score an "AMI". (is she hot ...?)

[/ QUOTE ]


Very Nice!!!!!
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[ohhawk]

The annual MUSCLECAR LEGENDS exhibition

hosted by ________

[JRSully]

Musclecar Nationals, could branch into Musclecar Nats East, West etc. for regional gatherings.

[jeff morocco]

[ QUOTE ]
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gifName the show Bob before we go nut's!!!!!

[/ QUOTE ]

he's out here in chicago going to some meetings and other stuff over the weekend......i bet you have an answer on sunday........ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif