MAM Funfest for Aircooled VW 2009

[Dustin]

I know this one is super early but this is one of my favorite events of the year and we like to get as many people to come as possible. My family and I have been going to this show for 9 years straight and love it more every year. Please consider going to this event next year. We leave on Friday morning and usually get there around 3pm. We don't rush to get there and stop to have a picnic before we get there. We have always stayed at the Super 8 motel in Effingham since it is a perfect location. Walking distance to Wal-Mart and many restaurants. It is also very easy to get to the show from Super 8 without using any main roads and only 1 stop light.

www.mamotorworks.com/acvw-1-116.html

Make your reservations at

Super 8 Motel
1400 Thelma Keller Dr.
Effingham, IL 62401
[phone]

Thanks to Bren for calling and getting us this group rate discount!

"OK, here is the deal.
If you call in and tell them you are with THE Good Volks you will get the rate of $45.95 plus tax. Once The Good Volks has 10 rooms reserved we will all get the group rate of $40.95.
Right now we have a total of 6 rooms reserved, 3 for the Fishers, 1 for the Wilburs, 1 for the Dunns and one for the Hartmans. All of the 6 rooms above have been revised to the $45.95 rate!
So, 4 more, come on, join us! Can't beat this rate! Can't beat this show. It is great fun!"

[ghiastein]

I am there I always wanted to go but the Ghia was never drivable to make the show. I even thought about driving an invisible car but something alway got in the way. Not this time I will not let it. I will be driving the Ghia with the tunes a blasting all the way.

I can't wait!!!
AJ

[bren]

Definately a great show. I really enjoyed the drive too! Even with the various troubles we had. Heck, I even found a new car on the trip!

[Ruffuss]

I plan on it this year. Hopefully it will come together and other stuff will wait, Later kenn

[Dustin]

Great, This show is alot of fun. I always like it when new people are coming.

[Dustin]

I am going to register our club for the club parking again tonight. I hope we have more cars for next year since we were the smallest club last year.

Edit: Also added motel info.

[jmallen05]

How long of a drive is it from the kalamazoo area and how long did it take to get there?


jerry

[Dustin]

Well its 360 miles from where I live so around 300 miles from Kalamazoo and I think we got there somewhere around 3-4pm last year after leaving Benton Harbor at 10:30am or so. We take our time driving down and stop a few times along the way as well as take some 2 lane roads to escape the busy highways. Trust me Jerry you want to go!

[jmallen05]

300 one way? That would be the furthest I've ever gone. Sounds like alot of fun though my wife would dig it. Maybe we could schedule a tech session somewhere the weekend before just to dial in the cars?


jerry

[bren]

And a second tech session along the way ;D:

It is a great show. The trip there and back is most of the fun in my opinion.

[Dustin]

It is a ton of fun, No problem on getting the cars Dialed in that sounds like a good idea to meet up before heading out on this long trip.

[ghiastein]

Jerry don't worry I once drove the Ghia from Indiana to Cleveland Ohio and back in one day. All by myself and without tools, stupid. During this trip we will be driving in a group and watching out for each other.

Dustin are we staying 2 nights or 1? Just wondering how many nights to reserve.

[bren]

2 nights. Drive down Friday and home on Sunday.
Last year the best rate came from calling the hotel direct for reservations.

[Southpaw]

Will I be able to set up my camper for the weekend

[bren]

You can camp at the show grounds. At least they offered that last year.