6th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show at Saratoga Auto Museum July 5, 2008

[Black_Bird_99]

The 6th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show, hosted by Firebird Nation of North America, Inc., is your MUST-MAKE show! Located at Saratoga Auto Museum in Saratoga Springs NY, 110 Avenue of the Pines in the Spa State Park, July 5, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Rain Date Sunday July 6, 2008. The show is a fund raiser for Special Olympics Saratoga. We are on the Big Field again for 2008 and expect 150+ Firebirds. All Firebirds, Formulas, Trans Ams, Firehawks, GTAs, Bandits, Machos, Show Cars, Street Cars, Race Cars, Survivors, Classics, Cruisers, Drivers and works in progress... are welcomed to attend. Join your Firebird friends and family. See Birds from eleven states and Canada. Vendor Spaces available.

Minimum donation of $5 required for registration. We ask that you be very generous. Most participants give between $20 and $50. We especially thank those who have previously given $100 and up! All money raised goes to Special Olympics Saratoga.

Dash Plaques & Goodie bags to the 1st 150 Firebird arrivals!

Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in all classes which will be divided into 1st Gen includes 67-69, 2nd Gen-I includes 70-76, 2nd Gen-II includes 77-81, 3rd Gen includes 82-92, 4th Gen includes 93-02, and Super Street includes all years with aftermarket Turbo, Supercharger, Nitros, or tubbed.

Other trophies include Special Olympics Athlete Choice, Coaches Choice, Mangino Pontiac Dealer Choice, Saratoga Auto Museum Choice, and Jumbo Best of Show.

Resin Oval awards are back for 2008 and Special Olympics athletes will pick their Favorite 25 Firebirds for Special Olympics participant ribbon awards.

$2.00 Hotdogs, $1.00 beverages, $15.00 Show T-Shirts, raffles, prizes, and 50-50 raffle. DJ Nolan will spin records to keep you entertained. Museum passes & group price admission available to all Firebird drivers & passengers! All show proceeds will be donated to Special Olympics Saratoga. Car haulers & trailers are not a problem. We have plenty of room for truck & trailer parking near the show grounds if you want to trailer your Bird.

For show flyer, directions, registration form, hotel motel info, visit Firebird Nation of North America website http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=firebirdnationofnorthamerica/download.html. For contact information, visit http://www.hemmings.com/clubs/detail.html?hmn_club_id=1479154.

Read about the 2007 show online at High Performance Pontiac magazine http://www.highperformancepontiac.com/events/hppp_0802_saratoga_auto_museum_firebird_lawn_show/index.html.

Read about the 2007 show online at the National Firebird and Trans Am Club http://blog.firebirdclub.net/.

Read about the 2006 show online at High Performance Pontiac magazine http://www.highperformancepontiac.com/events/hppp_0706_firebird_lawn_show/index.html

See pictures from previous shows at http://community.webshots.com/user/ts_in_ss_ny.

Stay with the flock!
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott is offering a special Firebird Show Rate! The chain has given us a block of rooms reserved at their Fairfield Inn & Suites Saratoga/Malta, 101 Saratoga Village Boulevard, Malta, NY, 12020, just off I87 at exit 12. Hoses will be available at the back of the hotel to wash your cars. You must call their toll free number to get the Firebird Show Rate. They are located just 10 minutes (8 miles) south of the show grounds with easy access to Interstate 87 at Exit 12. Visit them at http://www.marriott.com/albam. Parking is plentiful, paved, lighted, and located adjacent to the Saratoga County Sherriff’s office. This new, clean, modern hotel features 114 rooms, including 36 suites, complimentary deluxe hot/cold continental breakfast daily, complimentary high speed wired and wireless internet access, indoor pool and hot tub, on-site exercise facility; free on-site paved and lighted parking (plenty of truck and trailer parking). Each room includes refrigerator, premium cable service, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron & ironing board, in-room safe and free local phone calls.

Call them toll free at 1-866-368-6900 and ask for the Firebird Show Rate. The Firebird Show rate is $139.00 + 8% tax for a king room or a room with two double beds. A King Studio Suite is available for $159.00 + 8% tax. All rates are per night and include complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. There is a minimum 2 night stay required to get the Firebird Show rate: Friday-Saturday or Saturday-Sunday and you must book two nights for Saturday night stay-over. You can book Friday night only, but Firebird Show Rate is not available for one night stays. You must book before June 6, 2008 to get the show rate. Cancellation policy: No Shows: If Reservation not cancelled Guest credit card will be charged one night room and tax for reservations not previously cancelled 24 hours in advance. Early cancellation: Room Blocks cancelled between 1-14 days of the event will incur a 15% penalty of one night revenue per room.

Jim Valentino from www.photowheels.com has agreed to come back to the All Firebird Lawn Show for 2008. If you were lucky enough to meet Jim last year and get a car portrait of your Bird, you already know the quality of his work! Jim, his booth and his staff will be back this year.

For more information or to pre-register, e-mail tsmith24@earthlink.net with Subject Line: Firebird Show. Include your name, city, state, year, make, model or visit http://clubs.hemmings.com/firebirdnationofnorthamerica

[Black_Bird_99]

The forecast calls for 150+ Firebirds, Formulas, Trans Ams, SEs, CEs, Anniversary cars, etc under high scattered clouds and temps starting around 70 in the morning but rising nicely to low 80s by late afternoon.

All Birds will flock to the large grassy field adjacent to the Saratoga Auto Museum and show off their colors while participants and enthusiasts wander about the field in awe!

See you there.

[Black_Bird_99]

A number of folks have asked about Fireworks on the July 4-5 All Firebird Lawn Show weekend. There will be Fireworks on Friday night after the All Firebird Cruise at the Saratoga Racino. Here is a YouTube link to the 2007 fireworks at the Racino : http://youtube.com/watch?v=82gPpBUxbxU&feature=related

[Black_Bird_99]

This will be the biggest Saratoga show yet! The 6th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show 2008.

Preregistrations are at an all time high.

On target for 150+ Firebirds on the lawn.

More trophies, more awards, more Firebirds, more fun.

This is your Must Make Show!

7 weeks to go.

Jump here http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c.../download.html
for directions, show flyer, registration form, and hotel motel info.

See you there.

[Black_Bird_99]

Just 3 weeks to go before the biggest blowout yet!

See you there. Tom.

[TAdan]

I'm seriously thinking about checking this show out. Hopefully I can get up there :)

[firebirdcrazy]

I am going to do a same day. Its about a 3 hr drive right?

[TAdan]

Yup, looks to be a hair over 3 hours. Just north of Albany It looks like an easy ride up the NY TPK though.

Just have to decide if I feel like spending $ for gas and putting miles on the car :-?

[firebirdcrazy]

My car is still really good on gas so it should be fine

[Black_Bird_99]

Keep your speed legal, set the cruise, it is an easy drive, all highway, and you will be so happy to be in Firebird Nirvanna on Show Day. It is unlike anything you have seen before in the East US.

All Firebirds. 150+ of them. All lined up, all beautiful. All Firebird people. all for a good cause.

See the pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/ts_in_ss_ny

See you there!

[firebirdcrazy]

Hey who is taking the trip up to Saratoga Sat morning? If anyone wants to meet up with me. I will be rolling from Edison NJ Around 5 am.

[Black_Bird_99]

THE 6th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show IS A GO FOR Saturday JULY 5. PLEASE READ Time Table and Last Minute Details BELOW!

AccuWeather.com forecast for Saratoga Springs zip 12866 and the Friday night cruise is excellent. This Cruise will be the best All Firebird Cruise yet with Saratoga Springs Police Department escort and good weather.

AccuWeather.com forecast for Saturday calls for times of clouds and Sun. Local weather people at WTEN.com say rain will stay 30 miles south of Saratoga for Saturday.

The 6th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show will be held on Saturday July 5, 2008 from 9AM - 4PM at Saratoga Auto Museum with 50-50 raffle, car corral, food, beverages, vendors, prizes, etc. In the event of dark clouds on Saturday afternoon, we will speed up awards presentations as much as possible to get everyone on their way as quickly as possible.

This year we have even more trophies, more prizes, more food, and more Firebirds. As a reminder, the purpose and focus of our show is on fundraising for Special Olympics, annual reunion of the Firebird family, and exchange of knowledge. We hope you will mingle with Firebird enthusiasts & Special Olympics athletes and coaches. We encourage you to be generous with your donations upon entry and generous with your food & t-shirt purchases. We trust you will have a fun Firebird time and enjoy more than 150 wonderful Firebirds that are coming from twelve US states and 2 provinces in Canada. We thank you for your attendance & generosity. All money raised is collected by Special Olympics Volunteers and goes directly to Special Olympics programs.

Vendors: Jim Valentino from http://www.photowheels.com/ will be back offering beautiful Car Portraits. The Jewelry Lady from Audrey's Art Limited audreysart@yahoo.com will be back to offer one of a kind pieces of jewelry. Plus we got hot dogs by Mike the Hot Dog Chef, beverages by the Beverage Queens, 50-50 raffle by FNONA member Keith Tanny and his Boys, raffle prizes from NFTAC, Ames Performance, RockAuto.com, YEAR ONE, etc.
Show Time Table and Last Minute Details:

Friday – July 4: Rendezvous and line up at Saratoga Auto Museum at 5:00 p.m. Firebird Nation of North America club members and All Show Participants are invited. We Cruise at 5:30 p.m. with SSPD escort to Mr. Ed`s Ice Cream Station and Pizza Restaurant. This is about a 9 mile trip past Saratoga Gaming & Raceway and past the Saratoga Thorough Bred Horse Track. There will be an FNONA club meeting open to all members and non-members at Mr. Ed`s. Directions: Take Avenue of the Pines to Right turn and go south on Broadway Route 9 to left on Crescent Ave County Route 22 to left on Union Ave Route 9P to Right on Gilbert Road to Right on Lake Ave Route 29 to Mr. Ed`s Ice Cream Station and Pizza.

Saturday – July 5: The 6th Annual All FIREBIRD Lawn Show kicks off at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 4:00 p.m. adjacent to the SARATOGA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM in the Saratoga Spa State Park, 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. The show grounds are to the left of the Museum and paved general parking. http://clubs.hemmings.com/firebirdnationofnorthamerica then click on the Download Page and click on Directions. Please read important information below.

We have class trophies for the classes 1967-1969, 1970-1976, 1977-1981, 1982-1992, 1993-2002, and Super Street Firebirds. We also have Resin Oval awards this year. Ovals will be awarded on a points basis to the Firebird Generations, so effectively, the ovals become 4th, 5th, 6th place to the 1967-1969, 1970-1976, 1977-1981, 1982-1992, and 1993-2002 Birds.

Special trophies: In addition to class awards and resin ovals, we will also award a Mangino Pontiac Dealer trophy, a Saratoga Auto Museum trophy, a Special Olympics Saratoga Coach trophy, a Special Olympics Saratoga Athlete trophy, and a Joe Nolan trophy.

Special Olympics Participant Ribbons: Special Olympics Athletes will walk the field and choose their Favorite 25 Firebirds. The Favorite 25 will all receive Special Olympics Participant Ribbons.

If you haven’t already done so, please visit our website: http://clubs.hemmings.com/firebirdnationofnorthamerica. Click on the Download page and click on the Show Registration Form. Print the form, fill it out, and bring it with you to the show. Hand it in with your donation at the registration trailer. While at the Downloads page, also get driving Directions, hotel / motel information, Show Flyer, etc.

Our insurance requires that you must register at the show trailer and sign the registration form to be on the field. Goodie bags and dash plaques go to the first 150 Firebirds registered at the trailer. Minimum donation for admission is $5.00 to Special Olympics however we request that you be as generous as possible.

Don’t forget the Car Corral. If you have a Firebird for sale, you can only have ‘For Sale’ signs in or on your vehicle if you are in the Car Corral. This will be a prominent location near the front of the field. Don’t miss out. Minimum donation is just $10 and you still get goodie bag, dash plaque, etc. You can register for the Car Corral at the registration trailer when you sign in.

Display Rules for car show:
Hood & trunk open: hood down means for display only. Trunk down costs deduction.
Convertible tops up: top down costs deduction.
T-tops installed. Tops out costs deduction.
Driver’s side window down
Dash card and judging sheet on driver’s side dash
No For Sale signs allowed except in Car Corral.

Each car should have a judging sheet on the dash at the driver side. The top portion of the sheet should already be completed by the owner.

ALL COMPETING CARS MUST BE ON FIELD by 11:00 a.m.
Owner Must Complete Judging Sheet with Name, Year, Model, Color, and Mileage.
Owner Must Leave Judging Sheet on Dash Board near driver’s open window.
All Hoods, Trunks, & Convertible tops must be up for judging.
All Front End Masks (bras) must be removed.
Hood down means car will not be judged. Convertible top down will cost points deduction.
NON COMPETING CARS MAY ARRIVE AND DEPART ANY TIME BEFORE 3:00 P.M.

A Word to the Wise: This event is held inside the Saratoga SPA State Park which is continuously patrolled by NYS Park Police, a division of the NYS Troopers. Radar & Laser are used on a daily basis. The Park speed limit is 25 miles per hour everywhere in the park. Please drive safely and be careful.

2008 Commemorative Show T-Shirts in size MED, LG, XL are just $15. XXL shirts are $17. All are in stock and will be available at the registration trailer. We have a few t-shirts left from 2007 and 2006 and DASH PLAQUES left from previous shows which will be available at blow out prices, so grab those too! T-Shirts and food coupons will be available at the registration trailer throughout the day while supplies last.

As we grow, our insurance requires a few more ground rules set in place:

All Vehicle owners must register at the show trailer and sign a release form. A minimum $5 donation to Special Olympics is required.

Vehicle owners please be advised that Special Olympics will not be responsible for damage to your vehicle.

Adequate space between each vehicle will be provided to reduce the chance of damage to vehicles. In the event that any driver requests additional space, we will accommodate you.

Vehicle owners may consider roping off their vehicle to protect it from damages caused by spectators.

Vehicle owners should have someone at their vehicle at all times.

The show grounds are a NO PET ZONE. No umbrellas, tents, alcohol, glass containers, PETS OR BICYCLES are allowed on the show field. Umbrellas or tents are allowed only on the adjacent fields separated by stone walking paths. Chair umbrellas are ok.

PLEASE: NO BURNOUTS, NO SMOKE SHOWS, NO ALCHOHOL, OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS & DRIVE SAFELY!

The show grounds are on NYS property which is a ‘Carry-In Carry-Out’ NYS Park. If you bring anything in, we ask that you take it with you (except $$$ of course) when you leave. There are no public trash receptacles. We will offer a barrel for cans, bottles, or trash from your show purchases only.

Weather (Saratoga Springs Zip Code 12866) here:
http://www.accuweather.com/forecast.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&zipcode=12866&metric=0

Gas Prices here: http://www.gaspricewatch.com/new/ and http://www.gasbuddy.com

Car Wash here: Traveling North on Route 9, turn Left on Avenue of the Pines towards the show grounds. As the road curves to the right, follow the curve and proceed past the Saratoga Auto Museum on your left. Continue down the hill to the red light at Route 50. Go straight across Route 50 onto Geyser Road. Continue on Geyser Road about 2 mi. Just before your 2nd red light at corner of Geyser & Roland Street, there is a brand new Touch Free car wash on your right. The car wash shares the lot with a bank.

Free Offer: If you would like some genuine fresh Saratoga Natural Spring water for free, then bring your thermos, mug, glass, cup, jug, gallon plastic bottle, etc. Right next to the show grounds is the Saratoga Spring flowing natural spring water from the Saratoga Spring aquifer. Bring your container & come get some!

REMINDER: Pre-registration IS NOT REQUIRED. You can just show up, register at the registration trailer, and join the fun & Firebirds. Have fun, win prizes, and see the Birds.

We hope everyone has a safe and carefree trip.

Please have a safe trip,

Tom & Sandy Smith (Event Founder)
Saratoga Springs NY
1970 L78 Formula 400 Hardtop
1991 WS6 Trans Am Convertible (1 of 555)
1999 WS6 Formula T-Top (ASC #169 of 175)
tsmith24@earthlink.net
http://clubs.hemmings.com/firebirdnationofnorthamerica

[firebirdcrazy]

Keep your speed legal, set the cruise, it is an easy drive, all highway, and you will be so happy to be in Firebird Nirvanna on Show Day. It is unlike anything you have seen before in the East US.

All Firebirds. 150+ of them. All lined up, all beautiful. All Firebird people. all for a good cause.

See the pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/ts_in_ss_ny

See you there!

You know They really need to add modified classes to this show for all years. And also have judges that dont know the winners as well. Other then that it was a nice get together of Firebirds.

[Black_Bird_99]

You know They really need to add modified classes to this show for all years. And also have judges that dont know the winners as well. Other then that it was a nice get together of Firebirds.

I can understand your remarks regarding classes, however keep in mind that unlike large national shows like Dayton OH, Norwalk OH, etc which charge $55 for registration and $25-35 for spectators, we ask for a minimum donation of $5.00. Also keep in mind that unlike those other large shows which keep nearly all the money, WE GIVE AWAY ALL THE MONEY to Special Olympics. We keep nothing for ourselves or our club. Nothing!

Now since we do not charge $55 registration and $25-35 spectators, and since we give away all the money that we receive, where does the money come from to buy trophies for classes including stock, light modified, heavy modified, super street, etc, etc, etc??? I am open to ideas. PM me with all of your solutions.

Please recognize that we gave away 24 very nice trophies plus 18 very nice Resin ovals for 4th, 5th, and 6th places for the classes, plus 25 athlete ribbons!

That is a total of 67 awards spread on a field of 139 Firebirds, which I happen to think is a very generous award structure where the main purpose of the show is not to stroke egoes with trophies, but to raise money for a very worthy cause on a beautiful field in a beautiful park with free admission to a beautiful Auto Museum and cheap food and drinks.

As far as judges knowing the participants well, I am not sure what you are referring to. Our 4th Generation judge for 2008 was from Ontario Canada and probably knew very few of the participants on the field, let alone the owners of the cars he was judging. Our 4th Gen judge in 2007 was from CT.

The only way to have judges that know none of the owners is to fly in a bunch of Mopar owners from somewhere far away, and once again, please consider our purpose is not to spend money and stroke egoes, our purpose is to deliver a low stress down home people friendly Firebird Only car show with a reasonable award structure but without tech lines or politics.

Within a few weeks, I will post a complete list of all the winners and all their home towns. I think you will find that most of our winners were folks from out of town and even out of NY state.

The fact is that our volunteer judges labored very hard to judge all cars on the field with integregity, honesty, and fairness. ALL of the judges and MUCH of the show staff including myself had cars on the field, but NONE were in competition. They were all there for display only.

The real reward to most participants was seeing the smiles on the faces of our Special Olympics Athletes wandering on the field, Athletes seeing cars they will never be able to own or drive, and Athletes talking to warm and friendly car owners that they would otherwise never see in their daily lives, and participants having their picture taken with Athletes.

Thanks for coming.

Tom Smith in Saratoga Springs NY
Show founder, organizer, and head cheese.

BTW: If you know people or companies that would like to donate a few thousand dollars to our cause for the purposes of buying 4 times more trophies to give away, please PM me with all of your info and I will follow up personally.