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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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Central Florda Street Cars, in association with Southern Camaro/Firebird Association and Central Florida F-Bodies, are hosting a Statewide Gathering at Don Garlits Museum in Ocala, Fl on September 16, 2007. This is open to all domestic rear wheel driven vehicles. This includes, but is not limited to, Camaro, Firebird, Corvette, Mustang, GTO, Dart, Road Runner, Charger, Daytona, Viper and a host of other vehicles.
The event runs from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. Awards will be given to the first, second, and third place showing overall. Rankings will be determined by spectator voting. Also, there will be drawings for door prizes.

FIRST PLACE - $100.00 CASH
SECOND PLACE - $50.00 CASH
THIRD PLACE - $25.00 CASH

Drawings for the door prizes will be at 3:00PM.

COST:
MUSEUM
$12.00 - Adults
$10.00 - Seniors 60 +
$10.00 - Students 13-18
$3.00 - Kids 5-12
Under 5 is Free

Backstage Personal Tour with Don Garlits
$25.00 per person (minimum 10)
(price includes both museums)

CAR SHOW:
FREE!!!! Bring it out. Have some fun!

CRUISE IN:
There will be meeting locations for the "cruise in" to the museum for the 10:00AM opening. Check the host message boards for times and locations.

FOOD:
There are a host of restaurants within walking distance. Cracker Barrel and Sonny's are just outside the premises. Policy of Don Garlits Museum - NO ALCOHOL ON PREMISES.

Visit http://centralfloridastreetcars.com/...egathering.htm for more information and to get the directions and parking map.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 08:12 PM
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sounds good is there a swap meet also ?
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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hadn't thought about it. don't know if don garlits will allow it. but, if you have some stuff you want to get rid of, bring it.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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Sounds like fun.

Just might have to check it out.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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i'll be there. if the car is ready.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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I'll have to check my work schedule for this. How cool would it be to take the tour with Don Garlits himself. I can only imagine the stories he must have.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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well we do a mopar meet there in the first weekend of november and we have a **** ton of parts
it shouldn't be a problem
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Razor_Blade
I'll have to check my work schedule for this. How cool would it be to take the tour with Don Garlits himself. I can only imagine the stories he must have.
it was neat, back in 2005

http://www.fl-thirdgen.org/garlits326.html
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Sounds great, i'll be there
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 12:06 AM
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see you there
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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I'am putting this on the got-to-do list.

SEE YA! there.
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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I'll be there!! And I will bring my buddy Dean Tong with his Viper!! Fuuun times!
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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I will be there....
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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thank you guys for your participation. make sure to bring lots of vipers.
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mrr23
thank you guys for your participation. make sure to bring lots of vipers.

Vipers..... You mean Viper Killers....
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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bring all the domestic rear wheel drive vehicles.
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swap meet is a go.
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Originally Posted by mrr23
I second that . Good time had by all (except the guy who knocked over the glass display!!! ).

Sara Lou
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Zralou
I second that . Good time had by all (except the guy who knocked over the glass display!!! ).

Sara Lou

What up. Long time no see... You know where.
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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you should give a military discount for the museum.
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