AACI Spring Nationals .....

AACI Spring Nationals .....

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The Wiz

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5,875 posts

263 months

Wednesday 14th April 2004
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APRIL 16th/17th/18th - AACI SPRING NATIONALS:
Billing Aquadrome, Northants. Season-opening show'n'shine weekender, all American vehicles and clubs welcome, loads of trophies, nightly live bands & disco, bars & restaurants, fun fair, excellent camping facilities, discounted rates for AACI or NASC members, tel 01948 830136 or see www.aacint.com

Anybody here going? Is it worth the trip up from the South Coast?

LuS1fer

41,136 posts

246 months

Wednesday 14th April 2004
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I'm going but I haven't got my Corvette yet. Have put in an offer though but it may take some time to get here.

vetteheadracer

8,271 posts

254 months

Wednesday 14th April 2004
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Went last year and froze my nuts off! It was the Easter weekend last year and I went on the Saturday and it was sh*t.
Not many cars and very boring, show is mostly for the sad!

I went home after about an hour.

malc350

1,035 posts

247 months

Wednesday 14th April 2004
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I usually find weekend shows are MUCH better on the Sunday. Anytime I've been on a Saturday there's been no b*st*rd there!

Billing shows used to be good but I haven't been for a while.

Going to the festival of speed at Goodwood on a Saturday though as the Sat's still supposed to be good.

LuS1fer

41,136 posts

246 months

Wednesday 14th April 2004
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Billing this year is the maiden event of the AACI after Harry Tune and the AAC UK went their separate ways. All the Billing shows are now AACI events. As a result of the anticipated good weather and the fact that this kicks off a new club and a new season, the turnout is expected to be a large one.

Yes, I'm a member of the AACI but have no locus standii in arranging it. All I'm saying is that it's anticipated to be a very good show, lots of traders and lots of cars to see. It may not appeal to the track racers amongst you but as the largest turnout of American cars in the UK every year, it has few equals.

eric the brave

396 posts

248 months

Wednesday 14th April 2004
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I agree - this show should be a really good one and I, for one, will be there Saturday and Sunday with a trade stand promoting Moving Parts - bit of shameless advertising there!!

Having said all that, the AACI are pulling out all the stops and it should be excellent.

C5RagTop

1,610 posts

249 months

Wednesday 14th April 2004
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If my car is on the road (should be registered on Thursday) I will be there Saturday and Sunday. In view of Nige's comments, I intend to spend Saturday sitting at the back of Steve's stand drinking his beer on the basis that I won't miss anything.

mark387mw

2,179 posts

268 months

Wednesday 14th April 2004
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Not decided which day but I will be there. Any views on the Drayton Manor Park show?

Mark

LuS1fer

41,136 posts

246 months

Wednesday 14th April 2004
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Say nothing's best...

eric the brave

396 posts

248 months

Thursday 15th April 2004
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[quote]If my car is on the road (should be registered on Thursday) I will be there Saturday and Sunday. In view of Nige's comments, I intend to spend Saturday sitting at the back of Steve's stand drinking his beer on the basis that I won't miss anything.
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eric the brave

396 posts

248 months

Thursday 15th April 2004
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[quote]If my car is on the road (should be registered on Thursday) I will be there Saturday and Sunday. In view of Nige's comments, I intend to spend Saturday sitting at the back of Steve's stand drinking his beer on the basis that I won't miss anything.
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I will be delighted to see you Richard - a dry stand but I am assured that there is a bar very nearby. We can sit there like a pair of "sad gits" and toast Nigel's health!

LuS1fer

41,136 posts

246 months

Thursday 15th April 2004
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News from Billing:
It’s all go at Billing. Loads already on site. Marquee Stage is all set up. 98 Traders booked in.

Plenty of Cars, Vans, Fifth Wheelers & RV’s already on site, many with Lighting systems that are so impressive. Dread to think how busy this site will be this weekend, Wednesday & so many here already. Great.
Got to be the place to be this weekend.

Weather forecast is excellent & plenty of Sun. Make sure you don’t miss out cause it looks as if just about everyone will be heading up to Northampton this weekend.

jagsy

1,462 posts

252 months

Friday 16th April 2004
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yip I'm going, expect a mighty turn out from the UK HSV club...

mark387mw

2,179 posts

268 months

Friday 16th April 2004
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Is there anywhere we could gather the cars together.
Easier to meet and greet each other.

Mark

ZR1427

17,999 posts

250 months

Sunday 18th April 2004
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You can tell its the spring nationals its "Stair rods" outside.