THE SHOW IS A GO FOR Saturday JULY 8. PLEASE READ Time Table and Last Minute Details BELOW!
The weather folks have cooperated and forecast sunny skies for Friday and Saturday with morning temps in the 60’s for the drive to Saratoga and rising nicely to 80 to 83 degrees by afternoon for the 4th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show at Saratoga Auto Museum.
All 1967 to 2002 Firebirds, Formulas, Trans Ams, Firehawks, Special Editions, GTAs, Bandits, Machos, Show Cars, Street Cars, Race Cars, Survivors, Classics, Cruisers, Drivers, Hardtops, T-Tops, Convertibles and works in progress... are welcomed to attend. Spectators are also encouraged to attend and donate to Special Olympics.
As a reminder, the purpose and focus of our show is on fundraising for Special Olympics, Firebird fun, and exchange of knowledge. Although our show has many of the trappings of a national event, we strive to maintain a casual atmosphere and minimize the battle for trophies and awards. 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 100 wonderful Firebirds that are coming from nine 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.
Show Time Table and Last Minute Details:
Friday – July 7: Casual Meeting at Morrisey’s Restaurant parking lot, 3246 South Broadway (Route 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 at 6:00 p.m. All Firebird Nation of North America club members and all Show Participants are invited. Morrisey’s is located on the east side of the road about 1 mile North of the I87 exit 13 interchange and about 3 miles South of the Show Grounds. We will hang in the parking lost for about a ½ hour to give everyone a chance to arrive. From there, we Cruise at 6:30 p.m. to Pizza Hut, 2103 Doubleday Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020. This is about a 4 mile trip which should take about 10 minutes. Directions: Left out of Morrisey’s to South on Route 9 to Right on Old Post Road (at the Mobil Station) to Right on Northline Road (at the stop sign) to the red light and Left on Route 50 South (Doubleday Ave). Go about .4 miles to Pizza Hut on your right. Park in the Grand Union lot next to Pizza Hut.
** Morrisey’s Restaurant is closed and is for sale. The parking lot is large, empty and a great private place for a meeting with no interference.
** Pizza Hut is located in the Grand Union Plaza. Since the Grand Union is out of business, the parking lot is very large with no other cars so we should have no concerns about other cars or other issues. Pizza Hut says they can accommodate our group with seating, food and beverages.
Saturday – July 8: The 4th Annual All FIREBIRD Lawn Show kicks off at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 4:00 p.m. at SARATOGA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM, Saratoga Spa State Park, 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. The show grounds are directly across the street from the Museum. Directions:
http://clubs.hemmings.com/firebirdnationofnorthamerica then click on the Download Page and click on Directions. Please read important information below.
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, Newsletters (show info) from 2/06, 3/06, 4/06, 5/06, etc.
Our insurance requires that you must register day of show at the show trailer and sign the registration form to be on the field. Goodie bags and dash plaques go to the first 100 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 in the Car Corral. This will be a prominent location on 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.
If you haven’t pre-registered, it is not too late. Please e-mail your Name, City, State, Year, Make & Model to
tsmith24@earthlink.net. Subject Line: Firebird Show pre-registration.
Cars will be grouped on the field by class. Classes include 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Generation Firebirds. Owners of multiple cars are welcome to park their cars together as long as they are in the same class. We are grouping the cars to make it easier for our class judges and spectators. There will be a judge for each class. Please note, if you do not want to be judged, just leave your hood down, or mark ‘FOR DISPLAY ONLY’ on your YEAR ONE sheet to be placed in your dash. You will find a YEAR ONE dash card and a judging sheet in your goodie bag. You may choose to park on the field or in front of the Museum as a NON-COMPETE FIREBIRD. You are still entitled to a dash plaque, goodie bag, etc. when you register at the show trailer and make your donation to Special Olympics.
ALL COMPETING CARS MUST BE ON FIELD by 11:00 a.m.
Owner Must Complete Judging Sheet Registration #, 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.
NON COMPETING CARS MAY ARRIVE AND DEPART ANY TIME BEFORE 3:00 P.M.
Here are updates, special offers and requests. Please review:
-- Bathroom use for ALL SHOW PARTICIPANTS: Anyone who is a show participant or passenger is eligible to use the bathrooms inside the Museum. You must state that you are part of the FIREBIRD Lawn Show to use the bathroom facilities at no cost. This does not include entrance to the exhibits.
-- GROUP ADMISSION PRICE FOR ALL SHOW PARTICIPANTS: Anyone who is a show participant or passenger is eligible for a “Group Price Admission” to enter the Museum. You must state that you are part of the FIREBIRD Lawn Show at time of purchase to get the special price.
-- 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.
-- The 2006 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 and DASH PLAQUES left from 2004 and 2005 which will be available at blow out prices, so grab those up too! T-Shirts and food coupons will be available at the registration trailer throughout the day while supplies last.
-- As a show participant, you are eligible for free bathroom passes at the Museum and reduced admissions to the Saratoga Auto Museum. You must state that you are a participant of the All Firebird Lawn Show to get your bathroom pass and reduced admission to the Auto Museum.
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 make every effort to 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 Alcohol, Glass containers, large umbrellas or tents allowed on the field. (A small chair umbrella attached to your lawn chair is 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 any cans, bottles, or trash from your show purchases.
Weather here:
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Gas Prices here:
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Car Wash here: From Route 9 North, Right turn on Avenue of the Pines towards the show grounds. Proceed past the show field on your right, 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, 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 and join the fun & Firebirds. Have fun, win prizes, and see the Birds.
We hope everyone has a safe and carefree trip, but just in case you need parts or service, you can count on our sponsors to support you:
Mangino Pontiac: (518) 885-5301 Friday 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., closed Sunday
Baker’s Auto Service Center: (518) 885-1955 Friday 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mohr’s Service Center: (518) 584-9797 Friday 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SPA Automotive Supply NAPA Parts: 518-885-5331: Friday 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Express Auto Repair: (518) 383-1645 Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00
We expect excellent weather and a large turnout.
Please have a safe trip,
Tom & Sandy Smith (Event Founder)
Saratoga Springs NY
1999 WS6 Formula (ASC #169 of 175)
1970 L78 Formula 400
tsmith24@earthlink.net
http://clubs.hemmings.com/firebirdnationofnorthamerica