7th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show July 11< 2009 Saratoga NY

[stevo89frml]

The 8th Annual All Firebird Lwan Show is your MUST MAKE show on July 10, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the SPA State Park adjacent to the Saratoga Auto Museum. Rain date is July 11, 2010

All Firebirds, Formulas, Trans Ams, Firehawks, GTAs, Bandits, Machos, Show Cars, Street Cars, Race Cars, Survivors, Classics, Drivers and works in progress...are welcomed to attend. Join your Firebird friends and family. See Birds from eleven states and Canada.

New for 2009 are 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th place trophies in judged classes 1967-1969, 1970-1976, 1977-1981, 1982-1992, 1993-2002 plus new classes to be announced. Other trophy awards will include a Special Olympics Athlete's choice, Special Olympics Coaches' choice, Mangino Pontiac Dealer's choice, Saratoga Auto Museum Director's choice, the Joe Nolan award, and a jumbo Best of Show trophy.

Resin Ovals will be awarded as 5th and 6th place class awards. Special Olympics athletes will pick their favorite 25 Firebirds for competetive ribbon awards.

Free truck and trailer parking is available nearby. The All Firebird Cruise with police escort at Saratoga Auto Museum on Friday night July 9, 2009 at 5 p.m. to a private grove for a BBQ $8.00 pre person, paid in advance.

A minimum donation of $10 is required for show registration ($15 for Car Corral). 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! $2.00 hotdogs, $1.00 beverages, $1 morning coffee, $1 breakfast snacks, $15 show T-shirts, plus raffles,prizes and 50-50. Athlete DJ Nolan will spin records to keep you entertained. Museum group price admissions for just $2.50 to all Firebird drivers & passengers( you must get hand stamp at the show) gives you unlimited day of show visits to the museum exhibits.

Get show flyer, registration form, motel info directions, etc at http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c.../download.html

If you did not see the online pictures from our previous shows, you can see them all here: http://community.webshots.com/user/ts_in_ss_ny.

Read about the 7th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show in High Performance Pontiac at http://highperformancepontiac.com/ev...bird_lawn_show

Visit http://clubs.hemmings.com?firebirdnationofnorthamerica or contact tsmith24@earthlink.net for more info

[NJSPEEDER]

Added to the on site events calendar. This has always sounded like a fun event, hopefully I can make it up to see in person this year.

[Black_Bird_99]

Thanks Tim,

Hope you can make it this year.

Please stop by the Registration trailer, mention who you are to the Trailer Queens, and ask for me personally. they will page me. I would love to meet you and thank you for your support.

Truly,
Tom Smith in Saratoga Springs

[NJSPEEDER]

No problem Tom. The NJFBOA is all about getting enthusiasts together to enjoy the breed. I always hear the stories, it is high time I saw it for myself.

[TNTramair]

I was all set to make this last year but had something come up and forced me to miss it. gonna try my hardest to make the trip up this year.

[firebirdcrazy]

I hope this year they put the 4th generation f bodies in there own catagories this year. Last year they gave out 4th 5th and 6th places which really didnt make much sense to me. Those trophys ought to be made to 1st,2nd, and 3rd and seperate all generations of the firebird as its usually the norm. Other then that it was a good show, and very friendly people.

[Black_Bird_99]

In 2008, The award structure was as follows:

Class Awards:
All Firebirds split by generations as follows:
1st gen 1967-1969
2nd gen-1: 1970-1976
2nd gen-2: 1977-1981
3rd gen: 1982-1992
4th gen: 1993-2002

In each generation class, we provided trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.
Then we provided oval plaque awards to 4th, 5th, and 6th place.
For the largest classes we provided ovals for 7th and 8th place.

Special Awards:
We also gave out:
Special Olympics Athlete's choice
Special Olympics Coaches' choice
Mangino Pontiac Dealer's choice
Saratoga Auto Museum Director's choice
The Joe Nolan award
Jumbo Best of Show trophy

Special Olympics Participant Ribbons:
Our Athletes also gave out 25 Participant Ribbons to their Favorite Firebirds!

This year, we may change the Class award structure, but it is not yet firm. We may split all the above Classes (not the specials) into a stock class and a modified class, then eliminate 4th-9th place ovals, and give out 1st-3rd place trophies for the stock and modified classes.

So it would go something like:
1st gen 1967-1969 Stock
1st gen 1967-1969 Modified

2nd gen-1: 1970-1976 Stock
2nd gen-1: 1970-1976 Modified

2nd gen-2: 1977-1981 Stock
2nd gen-2: 1977-1981 Modified

3rd gen: 1982-1992 Stock
3rd gen: 1982-1992 Modified

4th gen: 1993-2002 Stock
4th gen: 1993-2002 Modified

Stock classes are for cars that are factory correct.
Modified classes are all cars that are non-stock: for example, non-stock paint flame job, non-stock wheels, nitrous

Plus we would keep the Special awards and participant ribbons.

Is that what you are suggesting?

Keep in mind, this is not yet firm. We would like some feedback from the Firebird / participant community.

Anyone please feel free to jump in with your suggestions.

Thanks,
Tom.

[firebirdcrazy]

Originally Posted by Black_Bird_99

This year, we may change the Class award structure, but it is not yet firm. We may split all the above Classes (not the specials) into a stock class and a modified class, then eliminate 4th-9th place ovals, and give out 1st-3rd place trophies for the stock and modified classes.

So it would go something like:
1st gen 1967-1969 Stock
1st gen 1967-1969 Modified

2nd gen-1: 1970-1976 Stock
2nd gen-1: 1970-1976 Modified

2nd gen-2: 1977-1981 Stock
2nd gen-2: 1977-1981 Modified

3rd gen: 1982-1992 Stock
3rd gen: 1982-1992 Modified

4th gen: 1993-2002 Stock
4th gen: 1993-2002 Modified

Stock classes are for cars that are factory correct.
Modified classes are all cars that are non-stock: for example, non-stock paint flame job, non-stock wheels, nitrous

Plus we would keep the Special awards and participant ribbons.

Is that what you are suggesting?

Keep in mind, this is not yet firm. We would like some feedback from the Firebird / participant community.

Anyone please feel free to jump in with your suggestions.

Thanks,
Tom.

Yes this is a much better structure. Last year this is how it went. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places went to stock vehicles at least in my class of the 4th gen. then the 4th thru 6th went to the modified. Hence why it didnt make sense to me. Anyways I hope that the new changes are made.

[stevo89frml]

2/14/2009

Firebird Nation of North America, Inc. and the organizers of the 7th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show at Saratoga Auto Museum have asked me to make the following announcement:



We are living in volatile and challenging times. We recognize that you may have to choose where to spend your valuable car show time and finances. We hope you will budget some of your time and resources for the 7th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show. We pledge to give you the absolute best value for your time and money that we can deliver, while maintaining a low-stress easy-going family friendly attitude as a fund raiser event for Special Olympics.



Firebird Nation of North America, Inc. is proud to announce a change in the All Firebird Lawn Show awards structure for 2009. This year there will be a ‘Best Club Participation’ award. Whichever online car club or local car club (host FNONA, Inc. not eligible) brings the most Firebirds to the show, that club will be awarded a club participation award. Club members must list their club affiliation at time of registration and assemble as a club for presentation and photo. The club with the most members present wins the award.



Furthermore, after listening to feedback from our show participants and our valuable and dedicated judges, we feel it is time to split all of the judged classes into Stock and Modified separate classes. In doing so, we will eliminate the Super Street class and eliminate 4th, 5th, 6th place awards in all classes. Each class will now compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. We believe these changes to the award structure will appeal to a greater number of Firebird enthusiasts. Each class whether it be stock or modified has a dedicated following. We hope these changes will demonstrate the commitment of FNONA and the show organizers to our dedicated and loyal show participants.



The new judged awards structure will be as follows:



1st gen 1967-1969 Stock

1st gen 1967-1969 Modified



2nd gen-1: 1970-1976 Stock

2nd gen-1: 1970-1976 Modified



2nd gen-2: 1977-1981 Stock

2nd gen-2: 1977-1981 Modified



3rd gen: 1982-1992 Stock

3rd gen: 1982-1992 Modified



4th gen: 1993-2002 Stock

4th gen: 1993-2002 Modified



In keeping with our down-home low-stress family friendly show style, there will be no tech line. Each participant will determine his/her Class at time of entry. Following are 2009 All Firebird Lawn Show Class Competition Guidelines and Clarifications. We reserve the right to move any entry not properly classed. As always, the decision of our judges is final.



2009 Stock Class guidelines and allowable exceptions:



All Stock Class entries will be judged on cleanliness and attention to detail over the entire car from top to bottom and based on 100 point system. Convertible tops up, T-Tops installed, driver side window down. Stock entries will also be judged on correctness and originality of a stock car. The key here is that any exceptions should maintain a stock appearance. Someone entering the stock class should expect that maximum points will go to the most factory correct or factory appearing correct car. The following are allowable exceptions in Stock Class competition:



Stock appearing floor mats, door handle inserts, door lock knobs, and stock appearing aftermarket shifter.

Any Firebird wheels from the same model year, any updated tires and stock appearing valve stem caps.

Any aftermarket exhaust system (excluding headers) with stock appearing tips.

Any factory option from the same model year and any stock appearing window tints

Any updated radio, stereo, CB, or radar detector that fits without dash modification.

Any stock type body side moldings or factory type aftermarket replacement parts

The stock hood scoop made functional (opened up)

All parking stickers, permits, and club stickers are permitted.





2009 Modified Class guidelines and changes requiring placement in Modified Class:



All Modified Class entries will be judged on cleanliness and attention to detail over the entire car from top to bottom and based on 100 point system. Convertible tops up, T-Tops installed, minimum driver side window down. Modified entries will also be judged on presentation, quality of workmanship, ‘coolness’, ‘bling’, and cohesiveness of theme.



The following changes require automatic placement in the Modified Class:



Any custom paint including a non-factory available color

Any non-factory headers, or aftermarket, fabricated, or custom intakes

Any non-factory engine chrome, aftermarket carburetor, or non-stock appearing wheels

Any upholstery changes that are clearly non-factory in appearance, design, or color.

Any audio system that includes dash modification or large amplifier systems.

Any exterior speaker systems that are clearly non-factory appearance in design or color.

Any non-stock appearing emblems, birds, paint, or graphics.

Any body modifications including non factory hoods, scoops, blending of seams, etc.

Any aftermarket engine or other engine not available on that model year

Any aftermarket blower, fuel injection, turbo, tunnel ram, nos, tubbed, roll cages, etc.



We will continue to offer the Special awards and participant ribbons as follows:



Special Olympics Athlete's choice

Special Olympics Coaches' choice

Mangino Pontiac Dealer's choice

Saratoga Auto Museum Director's choice

The Joe Nolan Memorial award

Jumbo Best of Show trophy



Special Olympics Participant Ribbons:

Our Athletes will give out 25 Participant Ribbons to their Favorite Firebirds!



And last of all, Firebird Nation of North America, Inc. is looking for a few more judges. If you really know your Firebirds in a certain class (1st gen stock or modified, 2nd gen stock or modified, etc, etc) and would like to join the judging staff, you are invited to contact tsmith24@earthlink.net and express your interest. Please note you cannot place a car into competition in any class that you may judge, however you may enter a car in competition in any other class.



Firebird Nation of North America, Inc. is happy to announce that we signed a contract for a new lower rate with the Fairfield Inn and Mariott as the official Show Hotel for 2009. The Firebird Show rate is $119.00 + 8% tax per night for a king room or a room with two double beds. A King Studio Suite is available for $139.00 + 8% tax. They are located 10 minutes (8 miles) south of the show grounds with easy access to Route 9 and Interstate 87 at Exit 12. Their parking lot is large, paved, and lighted. This 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, and 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. Hoses will be provided at the back of the hotel for washing your Firebirds! Call them toll free at 1-866-368-6900 and ask for the Firebird Show Rate. Cut-off date is June 10, 2009. Visit them at http://www.marriott.com/albam.



If you are more budget minded and do not need all of the Fairfield Inn amenities, the Locust Grove Motel is offering a $69/night rate, but caution, they are not trailer friendly. For more details on both hotels, click on Hotels/Motels at http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c.../download.html.





As always, we thank you very much and encourage your feedback to tsmith24@earthlink.net.

[Black_Bird_99]

Here are some updates for the 2009 7th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show.

Pre-registrations are coming in like crazy and we predict more than 150 Firebirds at the show this year. To pre-register, please go to http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c.../download.html for Registration form, driving directions, show flyer, link to High Performance Magazine coverage of the 2008 All Firebird Lawn Show, Class and Award Structure info, and Hotel – Motel info. Pre-registration is not required, you can just show up the day of the show, but all Pre-registered cars are guaranteed Goodie Bags and Dash Plaques no matter what time you show up.

All Firebirds in this show are parked on grass. We allow 6 feet between cars from side to side. And we allow 18-20 feet between cars from front to back. We promise we will not pack you in like sardines! And we will not bake you alive on pavement. You can tan on the turf under the Saratoga Sun or cool off under plenty of nearby shade trees. There is also plenty of room for sun umbrellas on fields adjacent to the show field, but no sun umbrellas or tents are allowed on the show field due to insurance requirements. There is plenty of nearby truck and trailer parking for the trailer queens and long haulers.

Goodie Bags and Dash Plaques go to the first 150 Firebirds through the gate. Goodie Bags will be the best yet! Minimum donation required for registration is $10, but we ask you to please be generous. All money raised goes to Special Olympics NY. We are holding the line at $10 for the Car Corral too, so Car Corral entries are minimum $10 donation. For Sale signs are only allowed in the Car Corral and Car Corral entries are not eligible for competition.

Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. but we will allow early Birds as soon as registration is setup.

There are Lots of trophies this year with a new awards structure. All Generations are broken down into Stock and Modified Classes. Each class has trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Plus other trophies include Athlete Choice, Coach Choice, Dealer Choice, Museum Choice, Joe Nolan Award, and Jumbo Best of Show.

And new for 2009 Firebird Nation of North America, Inc. is proud to offer a Best Club Participation Award. FNONA, Inc. offers an award to the club that brings the most Firebirds to the show.

Plus Special Olympics Athletes pick their Favorite 25 to receive Special Olympics ribbons.

This year we offer breakfast offerings and fresh morning coffee in addition to $2 hot dogs, $1 beverages and other snacks.

50/50 Raffle is back for 2009 and Athlete DJ Nolan will provide music again.

It is the absolute best low stress family friendly Firebird Only Show that you can attend in the East!

Please remember our new Show Rate at the Fairfield Inn and Suites is available for one night stays this year, no two night minimum stay required, but you are welcome to stay two nights or more. You must make your reservation soon; the group rate must be booked no later than June 10, 2009. Visit them at http://www.marriott.com/albam or Call them toll free at 1-866-368-6900 and ask for the Firebird Show Rate.

If you are more budget minded and do not need all of the Fairfield Inn amenities, the Locust Grove Motel http://www.locustgrovemotel.com/ is offering a $69/night rate, but caution, they are not trailer friendly. For more details on both hotels, click on Hotels/Motels at http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c.../download.html.

Following is the 2009 All Firebird Lawn Show awards structure:
1st gen 1967-1969 Stock
1st gen 1967-1969 Modified

2nd gen-1: 1970-1976 Stock
2nd gen-1: 1970-1976 Modified

2nd gen-2: 1977-1981 Stock
2nd gen-2: 1977-1981 Modified

3rd gen: 1982-1992 Stock
3rd gen: 1982-1992 Modified

4th gen: 1993-2002 Stock
4th gen: 1993-2002 Modified

2009 Stock Class guidelines and allowable exceptions:

All Stock Class entries will be judged on cleanliness and attention to detail over the entire car from top to bottom and based on 100 point system. Convertible tops up, T-Tops installed, driver side window down. Stock entries will also be judged on correctness and originality of a stock car. The key here is that any exceptions should maintain a stock appearance. Someone entering the stock class should expect that maximum points will go to the most factory correct or factory appearing correct car. The following are allowable exceptions in Stock Class competition:

Stock appearing floor mats, door handle inserts, door lock knobs, and stock appearing aftermarket shifter.
Any Firebird wheels from the same model year, any updated tires and stock appearing valve stem caps.
Any aftermarket exhaust system (excluding headers) with stock appearing tips.
Any factory option from the same model year and any stock appearing window tints
Any updated radio, stereo, CB, or radar detector that fits without dash modification.
Any stock type body side moldings or factory type aftermarket replacement parts
The stock hood scoop made functional (opened up)
All parking stickers, permits, and club stickers are permitted.


2009 Modified Class guidelines and changes requiring placement in Modified Class:

All Modified Class entries will be judged on cleanliness and attention to detail over the entire car from top to bottom and based on 100 point system. Convertible tops up, T-Tops installed, minimum driver side window down. Modified entries will also be judged on presentation, quality of workmanship, ‘coolness’, ‘bling’, and cohesiveness of theme.

The following changes require automatic placement in the Modified Class:

Any custom paint including a non-factory available color
Any non-factory headers, or aftermarket, fabricated, or custom intakes
Any non-factory engine chrome, aftermarket carburetor, or non-stock appearing wheels
Any upholstery changes that are clearly non-factory in appearance, design, or color.
Any audio system that includes dash modification or large amplifier systems.
Any exterior speaker systems that are clearly non-factory appearance in design or color.
Any non-stock appearing emblems, birds, paint, or graphics.
Any body modifications including non factory hoods, scoops, blending of seams, etc.
Any aftermarket engine or other engine not available on that model year
Any aftermarket blower, fuel injection, turbo, tunnel ram, nos, tubbed, roll cages, etc.

For more information, please visit http://clubs.hemmings.com/firebirdnationofnorthamerica or contact tsmith24@earthlink.net. As always, we thank you very much for coming to our Special Olympics NY fundraiser car show and please drive safely.

Tom Smith in Saratoga Springs NY

[Black_Bird_99]

Best Club Participation Award

This is an Open Invitation to all Internet and Local Firebird clubs including Charter Oak Firebirds, Trans Am Country, 78TA.com, LS1.com, Firebird Nation Car Club (not FNONA, Inc.), New Jersey F-Body Assoc, Third Gen.org, World Wide F-Body Hideout, CCFBG, Firebirds Forever, POCI Chapters, and all others.

For 2009, FNONA, Inc. and the All Firebird Lawn Show will present a ‘Best Club Participation’ Award. Whichever online car club or local car club (host FNONA, Inc. not eligible) brings the most Firebirds to the July 11, 2009 All Firebird Lawn Show, that club will be awarded a club participation award. Club members must list their club affiliation at time of registration and assemble as a club for presentation and photo. The photo may be used in High Performance Pontiac magazine. The club with the most members present wins the award.

This award will be special. We have commissioned a local craftsman to custom design and manufacture a One of a Kind plaque. The plaque will be machined from Hickory hard woods. A pair of horse shoes from a thoroughbred horse that ran at Saratoga Thoroughbred Race Track will be inlaid into the hickory plaque. The shoes will be set facing up, to ensure that the receiving club gets good luck in 2009. The plaque will also be fitted with an engraved plate that shows the award is for Best Club Participation at the 2009 All Firebird Lawn Show.

Do not miss out on this award. Round up your club membership, assemble your Birds, and Flock to Saratoga for the July 11, 2009 All Firebird Lawn Show. You do not need to arrive altogether (but it would be great). You just need to be sure that you list your club on the registration form in the space labeled Club Affiliation.

All info here: http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c...ofnorthamerica

We thank you very much for coming to the 7th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show. Please drive safely and enjoy knowing that all money raised goes to Special Olympics New York.

Tom Smith in Saratoga Springs NY.

[Black_Bird_99]

This will be the biggest show yet. Pre-registrations are at an all time high.
Fortunately the field will handle 200 Firebirds, and we may very well fill the field!

Cars are coming from VT, MA, CT, RI, NH, NY, NJ, PA, OH, MD, VA, and even AZ!
Plus we got bunches of Birds coming down from Quebec and Ontario Canada.

I will post to this forum and the FNONA, Inc. website http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/...rica/show.html on Thursday July 9, 2009 as to whether the show will go off as scheduled on Saturday July 11 or if we will need to use the Rain Date of Sunday July 12.

Thanks for coming and please pray for sunny skies for July 11.

Thanks,
Tom in Saratoga Springs NY

[TaKid455]

Can still send in my registration? Looks like the 74 may make it.

[Black_Bird_99]

re: 'Can still send in my registration? Looks like the 74 may make it.'

It is Not too late to pre-register, but please do it right away. If you get it in the mail Thursday July 02 or Friday July 03, we should have it within 2-3 days and you will be in under the wire for pre-registration.

Go to the FNONA, Inc website at the Downloads page http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c.../download.html and grab a registration form, fill it out, include your donation, and mail to the address on the bottom of the form. Please be generous, all money goes to Special Olympics.

[firebirdcrazy]

I got stuck working that weekend so I wont be making it this year. Good luck and have fun to everyone who makes it.

[Black_Bird_99]

Sorry you have to work.

We changed the class structure just for wild rides like yours, so it is too bad that you will miss out this year. You were probably on the way for a top award in your class depending on what else shows up.

Anyway, thanks for letting us know. Look for pix after the show.

See you next year,

Tom in Saratoga Springs NY

[zuuhlsT/A]

I'm a go for the 11th. Gonna bring the Hawk out there. Wish I coulda found out sooner so I coulda preregistered.

[Black_Bird_99]

Originally Posted by zuuhlsT/A

I'm a go for the 11th. Gonna bring the Hawk out there. Wish I coulda found out sooner so I coulda preregistered.

Hawks are good. If you are a stock Hawk, show in the stock class. If you are a modified Hawk, show in the modified class.

Either way, you compete for a class trophy PLUS the Joe Nolan award (always awarded to a Hawk).

Thanks for coming.

Tom Smith in Saratoga Springs NY

[zuuhlsT/A]

I just got some appearance and suspension mods. Guess I'm goin modified class. Can't wait, it's gonna be a great day.

[firebirdcrazy]

Looks like I will be making it after all. Found someone to switch shifts with me. Unless I am called in for Overtime i will be making it.

[Black_Bird_99]

AJ,

Glad to hear you got coverage. Hope you do not get called in for O/T.

Last year, your car made the HPP magazine pages in the background. Maybe this year it will make it to the foreground?

Thanks for coming. Good Luck in Saragtoga,

Tom Smith in Saratoga Springs NY

[firebirdcrazy]

Originally Posted by Black_Bird_99

AJ,

Glad to hear you got coverage. Hope you do not get called in for O/T.

Last year, your car made the HPP magazine pages in the background. Maybe this year it will make it to the foreground?

Thanks for coming. Good Luck in Saragtoga,

Tom Smith in Saratoga Springs NY

This year I made quite a few changes though the same concept remains. Hopefully I do make a foreground picture lol.

[firebirdcrazy]

Last chance for anyone who wants to convoy up. I am leaving from Edison NJ at 6 AM which should put me up there before 9 am. Plenty of time to get there and land a good spot. Will meet up on the parkway along the way. Hopefully there will be a few other NJFBOA representation at the show.

[zuuhlsT/A]

I'll be on the way on Rt 287 where RT23 intersects it @ 6:30!

[Black_Bird_99]

Gentlemen and Ladies, Start Your Engines!

THE 7th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show IS A GO FOR Saturday JULY 11, 2009. PLEASE READ Time Table and Last Minute Details BELOW!

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. If you did not pre-register, no problem. Just show up. The Cruise with SSPD escort is free to all show participants. See details below.

Forecast for Saturday calls for sunny morning and clouds in the afternoon with temps around 80. Local weather people at www.WTEN.com say rain will probably come after 5 or 6 p.m.

Many of you are coming from NY, VT, NH, ME, MA, CT, RI, NJ, MD, DE, VA, PA, OH, and even AZ! Our neighbors to the north are coming from Quebec and Ontario Canada. Many of you are coming so far and have room reservations with cancellation penalties and long drives back home. And many of you are coming in on Friday July 10 to be part of the All Firebird Cruise to Mr. Eds. Everyone meets at 5:00 p.m. at the Saratoga Auto Museum and leaves at 5:30 p.m. with Saratoga Springs Police escort to Mr. Eds.

Therefore, THE 7th Annual All Firebird Lawn SHOW IS A GO FOR Saturday July 11, 2009 from 9AM - 4PM at Saratoga Auto Museum with 50-50 raffle, car corral, food, beverages, vendors, prizes, etc. Please say a little prayer to the Sun gods! 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.

For DIRECTIONS and TRAILER PARKING, please follow the link and click on Directions.
http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c.../download.html
Aerial Map is on page 2 to guide you to the show field entrance and trailer parking.

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. Although our show has many of the trappings of a national event, we strive to maintain a casual atmosphere without tech lines and politics. 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 14 US states and 2 provinces in Canada. Our farthest pre-registered Firebird comes from Arizona!

We thank you for your attendance & generosity. All money raised is collected by Special Olympics Volunteers and FNONA members and goes directly to Special Olympics programs.

We got BALL PARK FRANKS by Mike the Hot Dog Chef, COCA-COLA beverages and Water by the Beverage Queens, 50-50 RAFFLE by FNONA member Keith Tanny and his sons, SPONSOR RAFFLE prizes donated by NFTAC, Ames Performance, Saratoga Auto Museum, and NYRA. Did I mention we have the best goodie bag you will get at any show ever??

We have a few vendors that pay us a fee to be here. Returning is Jim Valentino from http://www.photowheels.com/ offering his beautiful Car Portraits plus a new Cotton Candy vendor.

SHOW TIME TABLE AND LAST MINUTE DETAILS.

Friday – July 10: 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 11: The 7th 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. Entrance to the show field is via the gravel path at the rear of the field. If you are new to the show, I have included an aerial map on page 2 of the directions. Go to http://clubs.hemmings.com/firebirdnationofnorthamerica then click on the Download Page and click on Directions.

PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW.

The show grounds are on NYS property which is a ‘Carry-In Carry-Out’ NYS Park. Please police the area for any trash before you leave. 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. Please do not litter.

We have class trophies for the judged Stock and Modified classes 1967-1969, 1970-1976, 1977-1981, 1982-1992, and 1993-2002 Firebirds.

Special trophies: In addition to class awards, 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 memorial trophy.

There is also a Best Club Participation award to the club that brings the most Firebirds. Please write your club affiliation on your registration sheet when you sign in. Firebird Nation of North America, Inc. and FNONA, Inc. members are not eligible.

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 $10.00 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 $15 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. Please be sure to mark Stock or Modified on your Dash Card.

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.

UPDATES, SPECIAL OFFERS AND REQUESTS. Please review:

If you or your Firebird friends are not FNONA, Inc. members, please join us. We will offer a 2009 half year rate at just $10 to all new members who sign up at the July 11 show. Please tell your Firebird friends about the club and invite them to join us at the show.

New for 2009, there will be a $2.50 admission to the Saratoga Auto Museum for all show participants. The Museum reports they need this very reasonable admission charge (normal price $8.00) to allow for additional staffing required during our show, the largest of their entire lawn show series. This $2.50 admission per person will allow unlimited visits to the Museum and their restrooms on show day. Please get your hand stamped at the show registration trailer when you register and before visiting the Museum. As in previous years, the restrooms at the Park Administration building will be open and free of charge.

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, be careful, and respect all park property.

2009 Commemorative Show T-Shirts in size SM, MED, LG, XL are just $15. XXL and XXXL shirts are $18. All are in stock and will be available at the registration trailer. We have a few t-shirts left from 2008 and 2007 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 $10 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. If any driver requests additional space, we will try 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 umbrellas, tents, alcohol, glass containers, and NO 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!

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If you are a guest at the Fairfield Inn by Marriott, hoses will be available for washing Firebirds.

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.

Please have a safe and carefree trip.

Tom & Sandy Smith (Event Founder)
Special Olympics New York, certified coaches
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)