MCACN 2014 Show Q&A For All

[bashton]

Since our phone lines are so jammed, and most of the time, as fast as we get the voice mails, there are three more in there....

Thought I would set up this post as a "Q&A" where I will check in periodically, and where past participants and spectators can chime in with their experiences and answers.

Since most of the calls we have been getting are pretty basic, hopefully this will alleviate the amount of calls so we can get the important issues handles to prepare for the show.

First off;

<span style="font-weight: bold">How much gas can I have?</span> 1/4 tank of fuel or less, and YES...they DO check it and will not let you in the building if it is above. And no..they do not allow you to siphon, so if it is higher, keys go directly to Bob or Ian, who will promptly assist in depleting the excess fuel for you! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/[/img]

Let the questions roll!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Perfect.

I don't want to bombard you with questions, so this will work well.

1: Do the cars have to crank and run to enter?

2: Can an owner ask to have his move in time changed to a different move in time? Like late Thursday?

3: Does the whole MCACN team understand how much we appreciate this life altering car event?

Ryan

[bashton]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Perfect.

I don't want to bombard you with questions, so this will work well.

1: Do the cars have to crank and run to enter? <span style="font-weight: bold">NO, cars can be pushed and we are happy to provide assistance. We also have a designated &quot;pull&quot; cart.</span>

2: Can an owner ask to have his move in time changed to a different move in time? Like late Thursday? [b<span style="font-weight: bold">]Cars that are scheduled for Friday move in will absolutely not be allowed in on Thursday, so please don't ask. Reason is, Friday cars may be in area's that impede the flow of traffic. Also, we have to spread out the influx of cars and vendors over the two days so that we have minimal wait times for everyone. Please note; anyone with a Thursday move-in CAN come in Friday and anyone can come in after their assigned time, but not before.
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3: Does the whole MCACN team understand how much we appreciate this life altering car event? <span style="font-weight: bold">Did you say mind altering?</span> [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Ryan

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[Charley Lillard]

Just to be clear...Bob was kidding about him or Ian depleting the gas for you. Make sure you have less than a 1/4 tank. You will also need to disconnect a battery cable so try to remember to bring the right tool for it.

[1969l78]

Is Thursday a move in day too or is it just friday?

[bashton]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1969l78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is Thursday a move in day too or is it just friday? </div></div>

Thursday move in is reserved for Sponsors and select participants only.

Thanks;

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

[PLATINUM6BBL]

Due to distance I plan on being there late Thursday afternoon. Is there secure trailer parking at the host hotels? I will not park my trailer with car off site from where I'm staying.

[bashton]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PLATINUM6BBL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Due to distance I plan on being there late Thursday afternoon. Is there secure trailer parking at the host hotels? I will not park my trailer with car off site from where I'm staying. </div></div>

If you are staying at one of our Host Hotels and you are arriving later, I recommend parking behind the Crowne Plaza O'Hare, which is right on N. River and across from our check-in point at the Rosemont Theater. They have a nice big open flat lot and you can walk to any of the four host hotels. The other three hotels use parking garages and are not set up to accommodate trailers. Our Marshalling lot is approximately 1/4 mile away, but we do have security there 24/7 starting Thursday morning. Our shuttles run during normal move-in hours.

You will be receiving explicit maps and instructions in the mail, as we are sending the move-in packs this week.

Thanks and looking forward to hosting you and all of the Pure Stock gang!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

[njsteve]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bashton</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PLATINUM6BBL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Due to distance I plan on being there late Thursday afternoon. Is there secure trailer parking at the host hotels? I will not park my trailer with car off site from where I'm staying. </div></div>

If you are staying at one of our Host Hotels and you are arriving later, I recommend parking behind the Crowne Plaza O'Hare, which is right on N. River and across from our check-in point at the Rosemont Theater. They have a nice big open flat lot and you can walk to any of the four host hotels. The other three hotels use parking garages and are not set up to accommodate trailers. Our Marshalling lot is approximately 1/4 mile away, but we do have security there 24/7 starting Thursday morning. Our shuttles run during normal move-in hours.

You will be receiving explicit maps and instructions in the mail, as we are sending the move-in packs this week.

Thanks and looking forward to hosting you and all of the Pure Stock gang!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member </div></div>


Oh, and follow the directions for the exact location to park inside the hotel lot if they still offer the discounted parking rate. We got hosed last year parking in the wrong spot which was only a row or two away from the right spot which we would have found had we actually read the directions on the handout. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

(My fault, I know - but we were too excited to get over to the show)

[bashton]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bashton</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PLATINUM6BBL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Due to distance I plan on being there late Thursday afternoon. Is there secure trailer parking at the host hotels? I will not park my trailer with car off site from where I'm staying. </div></div>

If you are staying at one of our Host Hotels and you are arriving later, I recommend parking behind the Crowne Plaza O'Hare, which is right on N. River and across from our check-in point at the Rosemont Theater. They have a nice big open flat lot and you can walk to any of the four host hotels. The other three hotels use parking garages and are not set up to accommodate trailers. Our Marshalling lot is approximately 1/4 mile away, but we do have security there 24/7 starting Thursday morning. Our shuttles run during normal move-in hours.

You will be receiving explicit maps and instructions in the mail, as we are sending the move-in packs this week.

Thanks and looking forward to hosting you and all of the Pure Stock gang!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member </div></div>


Oh, and follow the directions for the exact location to park inside the hotel lot if they still offer the discounted parking rate. We got hosed last year parking in the wrong spot which was only a row or two away from the right spot which we would have found had we actually read the directions on the handout. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

(My fault, I know - but we were too excited to get over to the show) </div></div>

Good point, Steven. Exhibitors and people staying at the DoubleTree or Embassy Suites or <span style="font-style: italic">ANY of our participants</span> can purchase a multi-day discount parking pass when you check in, (only).

This is for parking on the Embassy side of the city parking structure right across from the convention center, which means that even if you stay at the DT, you still need to park on the Embassy side. It is all connected, but for some reason that is the requirement that we have to meet to get the special pricing.

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member