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12-17-2012, 11:55 AM
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Rivet Master
1970 23' Safari
2005 30' Classic
1986 31' Sovereign
Lorain
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Airstreams at the Brickyard! (NASCAR)
In direct cooperation with the staff of NASCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the NOVA unit of the WBCCI will be hosting "Airstreams at the Brickyard!" in July, 2013.
At this time, we are still hammering out details and pricing for this rally. You may expect an event that has unique opprotunities and treats!
Four races, practice, and qualifing will be run over the course of the long weekend. Visit http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/brickyard400/ for event information.
Right now......
"Save the Date!"
Link to Airforums Calendar
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12-17-2012, 12:47 PM
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Rivet Master
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2006
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To heck with the race, I want to know the details of that AC unit.
45,000 Btu?
Nice work on the image. Appreciate the reflections.
Should be a fun weekend.
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12-17-2012, 02:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 23' Safari
2005 30' Classic
1986 31' Sovereign
Lorain
, Ohio
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That AC unit is required by NASCAR to reduce roll-overs......
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12-17-2012, 03:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DanB
That AC unit is required by NASCAR to reduce roll-overs......
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Ohhh. Does it flip up when the coach slides backwards? Do the two vents in front of the AC also flip up?
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12-17-2012, 04:43 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Cleveland
, Tennessee
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No silly, the AC unit keeps the AS on it's side and off the roof. Then the awning rolls itself out. This pushes the AS back onto it's wheels. Note: NASCAR also requires awnings both sides.
Ricky
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AIR 22749 WBCCI 2349 NOVA TAC TN-6
1989 345 LE Classic Motorhome
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12-17-2012, 05:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Lowrider AS - I like it!
DanB -- wish you all the success in the world! I especially enjoy the pit crew using the Cyclo polisher to remove weight and avoid rear-end separation. (say what ..... ?)
Cool photoshop job. Yes, the crew reflections are way cool. Beyond the AC size/placement already noted, I see potential for the mothership to take hints from your ...ahem... awning, access door & very short end cap design. ZZzzzzzz...
We return you to the Brickyard thread already in progress...
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12-17-2012, 07:04 PM
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1994 30' Excella
Mississauga
, Ontario
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definitely interested!
Good job Dan.
Al
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12-17-2012, 09:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
Lorain County
, Ohio
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Depending on some of the details and things we already have set for July. We are a maybe as of now but hope to fit it in the plans!
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12-17-2012, 11:21 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
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Small Town
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Did it pass the tech check?
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12-18-2012, 03:43 AM
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Rivet Idiot
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
On The Lake
, Georgia
Join Date: Apr 2009
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We are putting on our calendar and watching!
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12-18-2012, 05:22 AM
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Rivet Idiot
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
On The Lake
, Georgia
Join Date: Apr 2009
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NASCAR and Airstreams
Last summer at AIRPOCONO Mike Helton President of NASCAR and Robin Pemberton, VP of competition stopped by and toured the trailers. Mr. Helton has two Airstreams. I think he said he has a late model Classic and an older smaller vintage that he has restored or is in the process of restoring.
K&N West NASCAR driver Jacob Gomes stayed with us for the weekend while he was visiting Matt Crafton and his crew.
Really a great time. Hope to make the Brickyard, it is on the bucket list.
Joe
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12-18-2012, 06:35 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
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Back in the middle 70's I worked for GM as a Regional Parts Rep. One of the benefits of the job was I got tickets to the "500". Managed to make it a couple of times. Wonderful experience and I have always wanted to go again. This sounds like something to add to my list for next year. Will be standing by for more details.
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12-18-2012, 11:04 AM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Celina
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 541
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Sounds like an interesting rally, marked on calendar a a possible attend.
Gary
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12-18-2012, 03:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
1989 29' Excella
Lorain County
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Planning
Since Larry is a NASCAR nut this is on our list! Looking forward to having a really good time with this one!
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12-19-2012, 01:32 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2003 25' Safari
Riverside
, California
Join Date: Nov 2012
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I was lucky enough yo go to the inaugural Brickyard 400-not with an airstream though
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2005 Ram 2500 4x4
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12-28-2012, 02:08 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Beverly Hills
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Join Date: May 2012
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Hi Dan,
I notice you're quite prominent on the site and seem to really know your stuff.
Would you be interested in inspecting an Airstream in Hubbard, OH for me?
I don't expect you time to be free but I would value your opinion.
Let me know what you think.
Rocky
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02-12-2013, 02:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Any planning updates on this rally?
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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02-13-2013, 02:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 23' Safari
2005 30' Classic
1986 31' Sovereign
Lorain
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OK, so heres the short story of a painful process!
My original contact I was working with at Indy was very high up. A little while ago his position changed. My communications went south after that. Now I know why.....
He quit! Now, this was not an ordinary employee. He was Senior Vice President of Operations. He elected to move to a new position managing Circuit of The Americas track in Texas.
So finally, his responsibilities have been handed to another fellow. As expected, this is a task for him.
I'm still doing my best to make this a great event. But, it's taking longer than usual.
Sorry, for the delay.
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05-06-2013, 07:43 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
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I guess this one is a bust. I spotted a group of a dozen or so Airstreams in the infield at Talladega this past weekend. Hope they stayed dry with all the rain that came down.
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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05-06-2013, 08:09 AM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,017
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In late 60s WBBCI had a rally at Indy 500 before became giant carnival infld parking many perks plus parade lap around track before race had res. but had to cancel due to work.
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