Sema
 

Getting closer. This year should be awesome. Looking forward to the Optima Challenge and hanging out.

Yeah...Buddy!! 6 weeks away!! Can't wait! :captain:

Is it too soon to start packing? I think I look forward to SEMA more than Christmas....and after attending the Optima Challenge last year, I really can't wait to get back down there...what a week!! :woot:

Um...ya, some of us headed home before the challenge...NOT THIS TIME...

just got my confirmation yesterday!!

Sorry guys! I pulled some strings and had SEMA moved to December. I'm running on fumes trying to get this car done. Hope you can understand!!!

Good thinking Chad!

Ahh.. the runner's high.. um I mean builder's high will kick in - Just gotta "Monster" through.

Working 50 hours a week at my normal job , and from 40-70 hours extra in the shop is taking its toll!! SEMA bound in 6 weeks from tomorrow!!!!! With car in tow!!

wish I was closer to you..I love the SEMA thrash, I think I slept all the way to Vegas, definitely a good idea to have someone else help with the driving

Have my badges in hand...

Stuart, I hope to see you there! (BTW, I sent you a PM on the Yenko site...):thumbsup:

Tell me more about the Optima challenge. Is this an invitation event? Of course I am just a spectator. All booked and ready for November to get here!

yes we will be there with a booth for the first time ever- cant wait- Im sure its much different than just attending.

I am traveling from Aus for my first visit to SEMA, got my pass yesterday, still too many sleeps to go, I am soooooooo excited.:yes:

Greg

Yea, can't wait... my car should be at David Pozzi's shop for a teardown and recheck of everything. We will most likely be upgrading the brakes and revalving the shocks as well.

My condo is booked for the whole week and I'm getting lots of autocross practice. We are going to need a bit of luck and a lot of skill to take on Jackass. eek!

Should be a blast.

Yea, the cars are invited to run. The only car from last year that's allowed to run this year is last year's winner. Some of the cars from last year will run as exhibition cars.

You can go as a spectator though.. it's fun to watch.

I hate autocross....

Steve what brakes are you thinking of? Also how far from Vegas is the Optima Chalenge, I will have a hire car, hopefully not to far, I am dying to see Penny in the flesh.

Greg

It's an hour drive over the hump to Pahrump. I'm running my car there Saturday.

Funny.. I love autocross.. :)

I think it's because you don't need killer brakes and blown engines.. :lol:

The only thing I hope about the Optima deal is that it's a real battle to the end.. close competitions are the best.

Awsome not to far at all, good luck on the weekend.

Greg

If anyone is interested, Im thinking about setting up a little get together at one of the smaller hotel bars to meet people I chat with by email and forums all the time.

If you are attending the show PM me and we can work on a time. Unfortunately most of my dinner time activity time is alerady scheduled so it would be after dinner one eve.
thanks Lenny:lol:

Like an idiot, I booked my return flight for Saturday afternoon without even thinking. I'm going to just get another flight back at a later time. For those of you that went last year, do you have any idea of what time the Optima event will be over?

I'm thinking of just taking a red-eye home late Saturday/early Sunday. That should work right?

Brandon

The Optima event was over around 5pm last year.

Can the general public get to see the car outside the show?

I never saw anyone checking badges at the outdoor part. The outside is cool but nowhere near as cool as the indoor.

Yes Wayne, you can see everything that is out front...it's a pretty good car show itself...and you can get into the main halls....just not into the BIG rooms where all the vendors are.

I showed my in-laws around the public areas one year and they had a great time! Actually Penny and II Much have both been out doors as well as many other cars you would know...they aren't all inside!

2009 Lateral G sema party?
 

Is there any word or info on if there is going to be a 2009 Lateral G party this year? If so, want info on tickets.

Thanks, Denny
Finns Auto Restoration & Custom
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Molalla Oregon, 97038

www.finnsautorestoration.com

Baadges?! We don't need no stinkin' baadges!!

LOL

Sorry -- had to toss that in....

no Lat-G party this year. In this or one of the other posts there's guys getting together for a meet and greet, but no official party.

Jody

OK Greg you let me know when and where your going to throw yours away . I'll be there to make sure nobody picks it up .:unibrow:

LOL


WHAT? You mean you don't recognize my name??

:unibrow:

Its them not knowing my name that bothers me. :_paranoid

Waynie --

Are you going to go to SEMA this year?

BTW -- WE all know your name... :thumbsup:

Getting closer boys and girls.

EEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Not sure if I can swing it. Going to try very hard.

Late to the party....thread
 

Anyone hooking up for SEMA? I heard about a Pro-T.com gathering, you guys planning on anything? I would love to get together with anyone from the site. We will have a stunning '69 in the Custom Auto Sound booth.....

Also should be filming a different '69 at the 'Strip for Speed Channel's "Pass Time" :unibrow:

AND racing our dragster both weekends during Nationals & Divisionals!

Sounds like you've got it going on man! I'm a little disapointed nothings been set up. I know Greg and I are going to meet up one day and I'm sure a bunch of us will be at the optima challenge.

Sema
 

Holy crap I got to leave in 16 days!!!! Someone please send me a case of Red Bull and a box of jelly dougnuts!!! We got paint flying so were are close!!!

71 Firebird "CF-71 Freedom Bird" in Pypes Exhaust booth