2014 Mopar Nationals - National Trail Raceway Aug 8-10

[GetX'd]

Sounds like a fantastic year to go. There's going to be a lot of Mopar action there. Never been and unfortunately am probably a year away from going.

As a side question - forgive me but where is Carlisle? Not familiar with the name.

 

[747mopar]

Sounds like a fantastic year to go. There's going to be a lot of Mopar action there. Never been and unfortunately am probably a year away from going.

As a side question - forgive me but where is Carlisle? Not familiar with the name.

PA

 

[national]

So swap meet is Thursday? That's all I want to go to right now as Thursday is only day I could make it.. Could someone confirm if I can get in to swap meet for parts on Thursday & what hours?

 

[Seax440Dodge]

So swap meet is Thursday? That's all I want to go to right now as Thursday is only day I could make it.. Could someone confirm if I can get in to swap meet for parts on Thursday & what hours?

No, I don't think you can get in Thursday unless you're setting up your own swap meet booth

 

[CtownChris]

www.moparnats.org
Thursday, August 7, 2014 (Note: Swap Meet Field Rights available after 12 Noon - Cost $25)

Swap Meet Move-In (Tickets required - Gate H Only) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Manufacturer Mid-Way Move-In (Tickets required - Gate A Only) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Early Race Tech Inspection (Use Main Gate A -Airport Entrance) Noon - 5:00 PM

NTR Gates Close 6:00 PM

 

[67 B-body]

Who's tent are we all meeting @ to say hi to one another, and what time?
I believe last year we chose Saturday @ high noon...

 

[747mopar]

Who's tent are we all meeting @ to say hi to one another, and what time?
I believe last year we chose Saturday @ high noon...

I believe the same as last year, Sat 12:00 at Moparmarks lot full of dessert metal?

 

[MoparEd]

Oh yea will be there. Did anybody read the article on the A body forum about cruising in heath this yr. JUST A HEADS up guys and gals looks like there trying to put the squeeze on the MOPAT NATION....

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OH yea see all my MI Mopar peeps on the road down.

 

[67 B-body]

I believe the same as last year, Sat 12:00 at Moparmarks lot full of dessert metal?

Okay,,, see you all then!!!!

 

[Uncle Don]

will be there Saturday....swap meet'n....

 

[Seax440Dodge]

One of these years I swear I'm going to make it in time for the meetup......

 

[62BT409]

Some what of a let down this year. Less vendors, many empty swap sellers spots open, very little showing in the show field. For AS GREAT as the weather was, it was the reverse for the Nats in general. Terrible management at the gates.

 

[Coyoteduster]

Some what of a let down this year. Less vendors, many empty swap sellers spots open, very little showing in the show field. For AS GREAT as the weather was, it was the reverse for the Nats in general. Terrible management at the gates.

Just arrived in Detroit fresh from the Nat's and thought I would offer my observation. This was my first Nat's event, so I cannot compare it to the past, but somehow I expected more. The weather was fantastic, there were plenty of fine Mopars on display, and in action, but my expectations were higher with regard to other than racing activities. We didn't get in until Saturday afternoon, so we were late and didn't get to experience the entire three days, however the sentiment amongst those that we talked to seemed to be as you described above ..., "Somewhat of a letdown".

All in all we had a blast and it was well worth the 17 hour drive. The Heath Cruise was off the hook I plan to be back next year.

Bring on the Dream Cruise, we're here early! :headbang:

 

[747mopar]

I was there with Kahn all day Sat, the only people that showed up for the meet was us and Mitch and of coarse moparmarks was there since it was at his lot. Once again FABO had an impressive meet up but nothing from the B Body guys.

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Agreed, this was my first year for the cruise and thought it was pretty crazy (I'll be back next year).

 

[MoparMitch]

I was there with Kahn all day Sat, the only people that showed up for the meet was us and Mitch and of coarse moparmarks was there since it was at his lot. Once again FABO had an impressive meet up but nothing from the B Body guys.

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Agreed, this was my first year for the cruise and thought it was pretty crazy (I'll be back next year).

Had a great time at the Nat's, although fairly disorganized. Talked with Devin and Kahn at the meet up. Here's a few pics of Devin's awesome Charger

 

[CtownChris]

Had a great time at the Nats Fri and Sat. Did not cruise Heath or 21st Street as we had a Mid Ohio Mopars cook out Fri night and I went home Sat about 4P.
Yes less Midway and Swap vendors but still better then cutting grass and staying home. Had no trouble getting in to our fun field area with the car.

On the other hand:
Been going every year for almost 20 yrs. THIS year I actually WON a raffle prize! It looked like about 40 or 50 names on the board with only 16 names crossed off when I got there today (Sat) about 4pm. They offered me a $1.50 flash light like from Big Lots or a 25 cent plastic funnel too small to use to change oil! WTF Less then 20 Raffle prizes given out if the board was even close to being correct and all they had was something I would not even use at a local car cruise.

 

[Uncle Don]

I have been almost every year....
it seems to get a little worse every year. but I keep going go figure. its fairly close(4 1/2 hour drive) and all mopars...so cant complain to much.
the car show field look so thin I didn't even go over there. swap meet seemed usual for me. the vendors area mixed with the dyno challenge was a clustermess....and needs to be moved somehow. all in all a good weekend. took my wife for the first time and she made a good parts carrier throughout the day!

 

[dburnett6263]

My son and I made it there Sat. about 10:00. Hadn't been able to attend for 2 or 3 years due to family health issues. Only 1.5 hr. drive so worth the trip. The RR is still in process but look out next year. I too was a little disappointed in the vendor turn out but with all the online sales these days I can understand them avoiding the costs of going to a show. My biggest complaint,"Golf Carts Out of Control". Blocking walkways, abandoned in the middle of everything, and no courtesy to foot traffic, to the point of being dangerous. Don't have a good answer for that, but some rules need to be established and enforced.

 

[bobtile]

Not going to make it. Went in 2000, drove the Charger and put it on the chassis dyno, was a little nervous because it was our ride to get 600 miles home.

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What did she do on the dyno?

 

[Seax440Dodge]

My biggest complaint,"Golf Carts Out of Control"

OMFG I think that's the most golf carts I've ever seen! It's getting kind of stupid with how many there were.. and yes, NO courtesy whatsoever to foot traffic