[Nobbc] [Fwd: Call for entries to the Marin Sonoma Concours d'Elegance May 17th 2009]

[andy preston]

Hi Everyone, I've read all the responses so far and there seems to be a
consensus to not participate in this show.  I've read the rules and there
are lots of different classes.  We can't compete with the Duisenberg's or 12
cylinder Ferraris but we wouldn't have to.  All of our cars would be in the
import classes either pre 1960 or after 1960 and under $5000.  This would be
mainly British/European sports cars that we all own.  One of the main
objectives of our club is to be more visible with our cars and try and
encourage younger people to get into the hobby.  The Marin County Fair is a
great and popular event and extremely well attended. Even if there were just
a few British cars in the show it would be a step in the right direction.
Many of our cars are in great condition and look good.  I don't think they
need to be perfect and completely original, read the entry rules.  There
will only be concours judges for the individual marques, but not for our
type of cars.  I am considering entering my MGA Coupe providing I get it
finished in time and would encourage all of you to reconsider, especially
Greg in his Lotus, and maybe the Alfa will be finished by then, John in his
TR and Norm in his XK 140.  We need to get our hobby with our lower priced
cars out there for others to appreciate and realize that they too can buy
cars like ours and start enjoying them.

Andy

-----Original Message-----
From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Ron Engelhardt
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 6:45 PM
To: nobbc at autox.team.net
Subject: [Nobbc] [Fwd: Call for entries to the Marin Sonoma Concours
d'Elegance May 17th 2009]

I received the following and thought some of you might be interested.
The entry fee seems a little steep though.

Ron
58 MGA

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	Call for entries to the Marin Sonoma Concours d'Elegance May
17th 2009
Date: 	Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:52:23 -0800
From: 	Erma Murphy <erma at murphyproductions.com>
To: 	<nobbc at sonic.net>, <tkamstra at sonic.net>



Hello North Bay British Car Club:
Please pass the word on to your members about this new Classic Car show
May 17th in Marin County Ca.  Attached is the full call for entries and
the application form.  Hope you will check it out!

Erma Murphy
Publicist

Name of Event: Marin Sonoma Concours dElegance
Date: Sunday May 17th 2009
Website:   www.marinsonomaconcours.org
<http://www.marinsonomaconcours.org> ,
Venue:   Marin County Fair Grounds at Lagoon Park

Address: 10 Avenue of the Flags
               San Rafael, Ca 94903
Contact e-mail:  info at marinsonomaconcours.org
website:   http://marinsonomaconcours.org/

May 17, 2009 will mark the launch of a new, world-class, Bay Area
tradition: the Marin Sonoma Concours dElegance, an automotive
exhibition and award show celebrating the beauty and craftsmanship of
classic cars and motorcycles from every era. More than 200 entries from
early sophisticates like the Duesenberg to the latest design by Ferrari
will be on display from 10:00am-4:00pm. Special exhibits plus music,
food, and family activities will fill out the program. The designated
charity for this event is Hospice By The Bay, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization that has been serving the Bay Area since 1975. For more
information and to down load an entrant application please visit
http://www.marinsonomaconcours.org/

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