August 9, 2008

(rain date: August 10, 2008) 		Becky's Drive-In
4548 Lehigh Drive
Walnutport PA, 18088 		Show Pre-Registration: $15
($20 Day-of-Show)
Rally: $15 per car
Movie: $7 per person
 
2008 Roundup wrap up
We had the perfect day for a car show handed to us last Saturday. Low humidity, temp was around 80 or so, couldn't have asked for a better day. We had a turnout of approximately 90 cars from all over, Saxton, PA Bangor, PA Denver, PA Califon, NJ just to name a few we even had a car from Florida, he was visiting relatives heard about the show and signed up. We also had a good showing from local area Corvette clubs, Allentown, Easton, Skyline Drive (Reading) and not so local Broad Top (Altoona). The event was on the front page of the Friday's local newspaper The Allentown Observer and we had a cameraman from Channel 13 come out to report on the event. Glenn Murphy escorted him around and answered all his question about Corvettes. He then interviewed me about the event. It was pretty cool. Things went off smoothly and without a hitch, everyone, bar none had a great time, we didn't hear a single complaint all day.
A dozen cars signed up for the Rally which was 55 miles long and took approx. 1:15 minutes we gave out 3 trophies to the Rally winners.
  • First Place Nick & Anne Scull
  • Second Place Brian & Diane Garforth
  • Third Place Denise & Wade E.
The slow drag race was a big hit too. You wouldn't think people would line up and cheer for a Corvette idling across a finish line. But they do. We had three trophies for that also.
  • First Place (slowest car) Richy Josephs
  • Second Place (second slowest) Ginger Hippey
  • Third Place (Fastest of the 3) John Denning
We had a nice $146 50/50 too. John Thomlinson from Altoona won that and promptly spent it all at the Berlinsville Hotel after the Roundup buying drinks for everyone. Thanks John.

About 15 cars stayed for the movies including Chris and myself and I have to tell you that by 11 pm it was cold. We were all huddled under blankets and eventually ended up sitting in our cars.

We had a ton of door prizes to give away 50% off Corsa exhaust, free K&N filter coupons, Corvette America, Griots, Simoinz, Mothers, Ecklers, Haggerty, Eagle, Zip, Corvette Central, Mid America, National Corvette Museum, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Mequiers, Jegs, Stoners, Invisible glass, Moroso, Lexol, Jasper engines just to name a few.

We had a Corvette trivia contest and gave away 20 prizes. It amazes me at how much we know about our cars.

I'll list the names of the Folks that took home show trophies, however they won't be in any order. We asked members belonging to clubs other than the CCDV to help with the judging and got a good response. We had folks from Skyline CC, Allentown CCI Easton CC and I think Broad Top CC help with the Judging.
  • 1st Marc Terlizzi Long Valley, NJ (56)
  • 3rd James Constable Bangor, PA (66)
  • 1st Tom Suchon Wernersville, PA (05)
  • 1st James Hedden Bethlehem, PA (64)
  • 1st Marlene Etkowitcz Maple Glen, PA (78)pace car
  • 2nd Miguel Cochron Bethlehem, PA (73)
  • 1st Kathleen & John Lukens Lafayette Hills,PA (08)
  • 2nd George & Cynthia Seymour Benslem, PA (08)pace car
  • 3rd Scott Perin Slatington, PA (07)
  • 1st Frank King Maple Glen, PA (05)
  • 2nd Tood Struse N.Wales, PA (06)
  • 1st Andrew Heimel Douglassville, PA (03)
  • 2nd Claude Black Saxton, PA (04)
  • 3rd Fred & Barb Helm Reading, PA (04)
  • 2nd Dave Parsons Easton, PA (04)
  • 1st Tom & Janice Stoudnour Saxton, PA (00)
  • 1st Ginger Hippey Denver, PA (94)
  • 2nd Dennis Phillips Allentown, PA (95)
  • 1st John Denning Coplay, PA (76)
  • 2nd Brian & Diane Garforth Norristown, PA (69)
  • 3rd Steve & Cathy Stoudnour Saxton, PA (78)
  • 2nd Allie & Masood Saxton, PA (64)
  • 2nd Beverly Ann Smith Whitehall, PA (07)
  • 3rd Rick Steele Saxton, PA (98)
  • 2nd Dave Bresler Ivyland, PA (02)
  • 1st Joe Pignitor New Hope, PA (04)
  • 2nd Lisa Brooks Coplay, PA (86)
  • 3rd Richard Lesmeister Allentown, PA (89)
  • 1st John Kostick Whitehall, PA (84)
  • 2nd Ed Moskowicz Albrightsville, PA (96)
  • 3rd Mark & Wanda Miller Saxton, PA (90)
  • 3rd Rich Rogers Richboro, PA (94)
  • 1st Bruce Clelland Reading, PA (93)
  • 3rd Dominic Graziano New Hope, PA (06)
  • 1st Blaise Domino Califon, NJ (08)Left early, we have your trophy
  • 1st Jake Bugkiak Whitehall, PA (61)Left early, we have your trophy
  • 3rd Pete Carroll Horsham, PA (98)
  • Best of Show Joe Steck Douglassville, PA Class A 1965
 
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2007 Show Summary - by Don Terranova
The Roundup was a success despite the threat of bad weather which kept many Corvettes away. The rain held off for the show but that’s not what the forecast called for, it was unusually hot and humid that day. Usually it’s 7 to 10 degrees cooler up around the mountains but not on June 2nd it was a steamer. We made some money for the club, not enough to buy a clubhouse but we did make money. We also found out that Easton Area Corvette Club had their main show on the same day which draws 500 plus cars. We’ll avoid that date next year. We had a turnout of approximately 100 Corvettes and a ton of trophies awarded. There were 24 cars that participated in the rally. Dr. Dave Bresler our MC/DJ did a terrific job all day spinning records, making announcements and awarding prizes for a Corvette Trivia Game. Glenn M. and Rick C. ran the slow Drag Race that is always freakishly popular. All those that where there can attest to the fact that Jim Bole (the slow drag race winner) has the slowest Corvette in the club, maybe even the East Coast. Rick C. and his group of Judges did a flawless, terrific job and many trophies were awarded. Chris T. and her group ran the main tent where everything was sold, all the questions answered, Rally and Show scores tabulated and is still living to talk about it. Joe P. and his team did a great job parking cars. Jim B. and his team registered the cars and Tony B. greeted everyone with a Howdy and a slap on the knee. It was amazing how smoothly the event went; it was as if we’d done it 20 times. The list of those to thank goes on and on... Thanks to all of you.

Everyone at the Roundup had a really good time and vowed to return next year. That’s the most important thing. Nothing can be done about bad weather or the forecast of bad weather and conflicting events but the fact is that if you have a quality event that people enjoy attending you can be assured that it will grow and grow. I think this event has real potential. The movies after the Roundup were first run and the fireworks great.

Being the first time we’ve done this event we fully expected to have to tweak it for next year. It was suggested to start the show later in the day to give those that need to drive a distance a little more time. This is a great suggestion I’m sorry we didn’t think of this sooner. Another is to have a lunch cruise through the countryside on Sunday for those from out of town that spent Saturday night. If you have a suggestion that you feel would make this a better event please feel free to send it to me at bigroundup@yahoo.com.

I would like to end this article with a mention of the Brother and Sister that own Becky’s Drive-In Theatre, Cindy and Darrell. They are 2 of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure to deal with. They couldn’t do enough for us and asked for nothing in return. I want to say Thank You, Thank You, and Thank You! If you would like to drop Cindy and Darrell an email thanking them here is their website http://www.BeckysDI.com.