Nickey Chicago Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals!!

[bashton]

***drumroll please***

I am happy to announce...we are ready for liftoff;

Presenting...The Nickey Chicago MUSCLE CAR and CORVETTE NATIONALS, presented by Bill Stasek Chevrolet, November 21-22, 2009. Held at the familiar Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, (greater Chicago), Illinois.

It is official...the contracts are signed, the building and dates are secured and I could not be more excited about this new venture.

The Nickey Chicago Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals is an all indoor, brand new show devoted to Muscle Cars, SUPERCARS and Corvettes, featuring nearly 400,000 square feet of the country's finest cars and specialty vendors.

YES...this is a MULTI-MAKE show and swap meet and it is our mission to raise the bar to a level unseen to date. We are devoted to presenting the very best showcase of the best Supercars, Muscle Machines and Corvettes.

Please allow me to be the first to extend a personal invitation to the sYc Yenko.net family to be a part of this exciting venture, whether as a participant or as a spectator.

A variety of very special displays are being planned now and we are ready to consider YOUR suggestions for additional displays. The success of this show is dependent on YOUR feedback and participation. We want to hear from you...

An incredible group of Collector/Enthusiasts have joined up to put together what is sure to be the very best show devoted to American Muscle.

Please take a look at the website www.mcacn.com (http://www.mcacn.com) and give us your feedback.

Please help me in spreading the word and also, please sign up on the site for updates. (I need to create an all new data base.)

This IS NOT the Chevy Vettefest!

Bob Ashton
MCACN Managing Partner.
www.mcacn.com (http://www.mcacn.com)

Sincere THANKS to yenko.net for allowing me to announce the launch of this new show here first! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

[SBR]

Bob, thats great news! With you on board, I am sure that the show will be a huge success http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Mr70]

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

[ORIGLS6]

Congratulations to Bob and Vicki Ashton, the <font color="blue">NIC<font color="red">K</font>EY</font> group and all the Good Folks who put this together. I'll predict this show will be a winner from the Get-Go! I'm excited to see what kind of special showcases will develop over the next few months.

Like Rick says; WELCOME HOME! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[bashton]

For starters...how about Nickey vs. Mr. Norms...in a BIG way!

Bashton

[bashton]

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

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Thank You, Sir.

And maybe you would like to announce what we have discussed? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

Bashton

[Dr. Pete]

Bob, Everything looks great! Looks like I will be an official vendor this year with a larger product line. Dr. Pete

[mockingbird812]

Congrats Bob. Way to go. Best wishes!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[1969grb]

Congrats Bob http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Grady

[bashton]

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Congrats Bob. Way to go. Best wishes!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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Thanks Sam...now about that Mopar representation... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Bashton

[jeff morocco]

its about time Bob....i didnt think i could hold out any longer with out spilling the beans !!! i know this show will be the BEST ever !!
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[m22mike]

Outstanding Bob http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Mike

[TimG]

I will be there...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[quick-bowtie]

How about a Vintage Race car display, Red Alert, Sox and Martin, Ram Chargers, Grumpys stuf etc.. Thats what Id love to see.

[SS427]

Congrats Bob and welcome back not that we ever thought you would be gone long. With you and Nickey Chicago behind the show it will prove to be a success. I think this will be an even better venue with all the makes available for viewing and hopefully with the continuation of the Showcases it will be even more exciting. I would love to see a Hemi, 427 Ford, Shelby Showcases, etc. Not only new cars to look at but new friends to be made. Can't wait! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

Hey Henderson.......maybe you can bring that new piece of iron to this show as well as a couple of others you have been holding out on........... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif
Rick

[66 L78 ragtop]

Bob,

I've got you covered on the Team Camaro, Team Chevelle, Pontiac's performance year website and the Pacecar website...

Orlando

[bashton]

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its about time Bob....i didnt think i could hold out any longer with out spilling the beans !!! i know this show will be the BEST ever !!
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And perhaps YOU have a bit of an announcement pertaining to the show, Mr. Morocco? Maybe something geared toward our younger enthusiasts...the future of our hobby? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Bashton

[bashton]

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I will be there...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

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Bashton

[bashton]

Andrew and Rick;

I'm liking it!

What about...say a Shelby "Snakepit" display?

TC...any chance of getting you to sit still inside for a couple days in November? Howie...are you out there? Mr. Barnhart...

Please let me know who else I can harass, I mean invite...

Bashton

[bashton]

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Bob,

I've got you covered on the Team Camaro, Team Chevelle, Pontiac's performance year website and the Pacecar website...

Orlando

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You, my friend, are my new Hero. That is of course, in addition to TC, Cumby, Bruce, Barnhart, Charley and a whole bunch of others! You are in good company!

Bashton

[Xplantdad]

Harrass Sam Griffith...

He should bring a couple of cars out with Ed Montini! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[wheelhop]

got my application in the mail today!!

[Tommy_Mathison]

I'm in!

[69 L88]

Bob, Sounds like a good time for all car lovers http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

[kwhizz]

I'm also in....as many as you want Bob..........LOL

Ken

[ron67]

Bob,

Congrats on the new show! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif Sounds great! Count me in and I will be there! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Ron Barker

[ORIGLS6]

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I'm in!

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Me 2 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Schonyenko2]

I think we might have at least one L 78 nova ready by then. Whatda ya want? Orange, or black? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Rixls6]

This new show format, in place of Vettefest, should prove to be much better. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Can't wait to go! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[pSYCo]

...I'm IN !!!!!!

[DarrenX33]

I should have the L78 ready to go by then. I wanna spot by Charley. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[302moz]

I will be there with a freshly done 69 L78 Camaro. Were do you sign up? Thanks John

[CamarosRus]

It will be VERY interesting to see what happens in terms of how cars are invited/accepted/chosen to fill up X amount of square footage. Now there will all brands of vendors to accommodate, along with the $$$ they pay for space.

I'm thinking Bob will have to always oblige the Corvette people will ample space. The remaining that was ALL Chevy, will now be Chevy, Ford, Mopar and AMC.

Wondar if Steve Shaugers VINTAGE program at this show will start including ALL the brands ?????

This show should turn into the most prestigious Muscle car invitational show in America. Only time will tell............

[bashton]

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Harrass Sam Griffith...

He should bring a couple of cars out with Ed Montini! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Can you guys say "peer pressure" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Bashton

[bashton]

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I think we might have at least one L 78 nova ready by then. Whatda ya want? Orange, or black? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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

[bashton]

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I should have the L78 ready to go by then. I wanna spot by Charley. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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Now, now...that would be a VERY coveted spot. Perhaps we should start a lottery for the spots near Charley? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

Bashton

[bashton]

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I will be there with a freshly done 69 L78 Camaro. Were do you sign up? Thanks John

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Excellent question.

The registration form IS UP on the website now and can be printed and mailed to the address listed. We can process your application with a check or you can pay with a charge card with the paypal link on the website.

The required photos can be sent to me directly at [email protected]

Please see my next post for additional entry information.

Thanks/Bashton

[bashton]

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It will be VERY interesting to see what happens in terms of how cars are invited/accepted/chosen to fill up X amount of square footage. Now there will all brands of vendors to accommodate, along with the $$$ they pay for space.

I'm thinking Bob will have to always oblige the Corvette people will ample space. The remaining that was ALL Chevy, will now be Chevy, Ford, Mopar and AMC.

Wondar if Steve Shaugers VINTAGE program at this show will start including ALL the brands ?????

This show should turn into the most prestigious Muscle car invitational show in America. Only time will tell............

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Chuck, I must say THANKS for addressing these issues, since there will obviously be new procedures implemented in the interest of producing the absolute very best show possible.

The response has been, well...overwhelming. Vicki is going through e-mails now.

With this being a multi-make event, the entry procedure will be somewhat strict. Entries must include pictures, which can be e-mailed, before a car is accepted. The only exceptions are cars that are individually invited/recommended by the MCACN LLC members.

The goal is to produce a show that has something that other shows either don't have, or have in very limited numbers; PRIME Supercars, Muscle Cars, Collector Cars and Corvettes.

Since the amount of space is indeed limited and the doors are now open to so many more makes, (and also the vendors that cater to these makes), I am confident that with a LOT of work and travel, and the continued support of those of us who are truly devoted to what we are doing, we will indeed be able to produce a world-class event.

Steve Shauger will oversee the certification of a very limited amount of Camaros AND Chevelles for this show. We are investigating the possibility of expanding to include Corvettes for this show and additional marques for future shows. We will not offer the Vintage Certification for other makes/models until we are 100% able to handle this properly. Any recommendations in this area for other makes and models, please let Mr. Shauger know: [email protected]. If you have a candidate for Vintage Certication, please let Steve know asap. YES...Mr. Lillard will be our first participant for Vintage Certification.

Please keep the questions and idea's coming and PLEASE sign up on the website for updates. Since I do not have access to any prior data base information, I need to build a completely new data base.

Also, anyone who can help us spread the word via other websites or in any other way, please do! I need your help to make this work! Plan on seeing my mug a lot more this season.

THANKS;

Bob Ashton
MCACN, LLC

[jeff morocco]

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its about time Bob....i didnt think i could hold out any longer with out spilling the beans !!! i know this show will be the BEST ever !!
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And perhaps YOU have a bit of an announcement pertaining to the show, Mr. Morocco? Maybe something geared toward our younger enthusiasts...the future of our hobby? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Bashton

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after participating in last falls VF, i noticed something that i thought needed addressed. i had dominics dragster there on display. we had a ton of other kids that wanted to look at the car,ask if they could sit in it, ask to have pictures taken by it. the only problem that i saw was when "dad" wanted go the kids had to go too. it seemed to me that the kids(and the moms ) were being pulled behind dad looking at the stuff that he wanted to. i think that if i can get the kids more involved with the shows to make their own show experience enjoyable, that will in turn, 1) get more kids involved with the cars that "we" all love and 2) maybe bring more "moms" to the show as well. after all the more people thru the gate the better ! so i contacted Bob and told him my thoughts. what i want to do is to have about 10 or so jr dragsters there on display and as the kids come over to see the cars, they can see all the different types of cars from the beginner cars to the 17 year old 7.90/85 mph cars along with some really neat paint jobs and body wraps. they also can go on sort of a " scavenger hunt." they will be given a card with 10 or so things on them for them to find thru out the show. maybe one would be to find a 69 camaro with "Its Something Else" painted on it and have the owner sign their card. after they get all of them signed they can bring them back to the display and win a prize. maybe an event sticker or t-shirt or whatever. this way as they're being pulled along by dad, they are actually looking at the cars as well. i already have 5 cars confirmed and are extremely excited about it as well. im also trying to find a chassis shop that may donate a rolling chassis with the side cut out for the ease of a kid getting in for a photo op. i do have a few more ideas for the kids that i need to pass along to Bob, but i think this will be a very good thing for this show.
sorry for the long post and hope you all bring your kids to the show !! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[bashton]

We are committed to long term viability with this show, and to do this, we need to build a foundation with the younger "enthusiasts" also.

If we can spark some interest with some of the younger people who are "dragged along", this will help us achieve this goal.

Do you remember the first car related event that left a lasting impression with you? Maybe we can create that impression...

Our Thanks go out to Jeff and his family for coming up with this great idea.

Bashton

[ARS Promotions]

As we stated many times ARS Promotions would love to fill a booth of 10 and with the opening to other makes we can certainly up the antee of attendees. We are very happy to be included in the new show. We are open to any suggestion on how we can help. Please contact.
Dave

[kwhizz]

Do you remember the first car related event that left a lasting impression with you?

Yes.....Very Well......Indoor Drag Racing at the International Amphitheater.........Is there room for that??.....How Cool would that be.......

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

[Xplantdad]

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Do you remember the first car related event that left a lasting impression with you?

Yes.....Very Well......Indoor Drag Racing at the International Amphitheater.........Is there room for that??.....How Cool would that be.......

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

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Wouldn't that be awesome??

[Tommy_Mathison]

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I will be there with a freshly done 69 L78 Camaro. Were do you sign up? Thanks John

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The required photos can be sent to me directly at [email protected]


Thanks/Bashton

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Bob-

What if the car is not yet finished?

[SS427]

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I think that if I can get the kids more involved with the shows to make their own show experience enjoyable, that will in turn, 1) get more kids involved with the cars that "we" all love and 2) maybe bring more "moms" to the show as well.

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Fantastic idea Jeff. I have been saying this for years with the CAF which falls for the most part on deaf ears. We have to protect our future and the future of these cars and this is one way to do it. Hats off to you and your family for putting this together! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[bashton]

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As we stated many times ARS Promotions would love to fill a booth of 10 and with the opening to other makes we can certainly up the antee of attendees. We are very happy to be included in the new show. We are open to any suggestion on how we can help. Please contact.
Dave

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I really appreciate the continued support you gave the CVF shows over the past few years. The addition of the big screen certainly added some cool entertainment to the show which allowed us to relive some memories during the mid November days!

We look forward to seeing what you can put together, since now we are open to the "other" makes and models! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Bashton

[bashton]

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I will be there with a freshly done 69 L78 Camaro. Were do you sign up? Thanks John

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The required photos can be sent to me directly at [email protected]


Thanks/Bashton

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Bob-

What if the car is not yet finished?

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Good question;

In progress photos with a time line are fine. Knowing the quality of what you have been involved with over the years, I don't anticipate any problem!

Bashton

[tabooo]

Hey Bob,
Congrats!!!!!!! never had a doubt in my mind that you and the gang would make this traditional event continue in this great city of Chicago.Maybe you could help Mayor Daley bring the Olympic to the city.
Thanks
Mike P.....

[bashton]

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Hey Bob,
Congrats!!!!!!! never had a doubt in my mind that you and the gang would make this traditional event continue in this great city of Chicago.Maybe you could help Mayor Daley bring the Olympic to the city.
Thanks
Mike P.....

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Thanks Mike;

The response has been incredible. The cars that will be joining us are nothing short of amazing...and we have almost 6 months to go! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

As far as assisting the Mayor, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif I think I'll stick to the cars! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Bashton