What I Know about Vegas
 

I Know about Las Vegas
we have driven to and through Las Vegas stayed
In and just outside of Las Vegas many times since 1989
and have attended a annual car event on Fremont Street till the event
moved to Reno and then out of the State of Nevada
I know about the Charlotte show, but i know nothing about Charlotte!
Vegas is the only place I Know
If someone wants to start a Charlotte event thread related to
the lay of the land and what to expect....that would be good!
About Las Vegas! we may or may not be attending because of a conflict
with the date, but every attempt to attend is in the works.
con artist, pick pockets and off the strip robbery's are common place
Not registering for event (not sure we can go)
means we will be forced to stay off site
and maybe in a nearby city (still good) but you should be aware
of the dangers of the Down Town area.
You will see a large Police Presence in the down town area
and allot that you will not see.
Men get out those 80's fanny packs because you will want to have your
valuables attached to and in front of you
also have a secondary zipper lock and a secondary
attaching point because they (the bad guys) will be working as a team
click and rip!
wife and or girl friend or both (this is Vegas)
NO over the shoulder Bags!
Slot machines are everywhere (even at the airport)
The hotel you are staying at will offer all kinds a perks to keep you
and your money at their hotel.
Some areas of Vegas allows open containers (drinking on the street)
so expect drunks all about!
Stay with and in your group. Most all this Heads Up stuff applies
primarily to after dark because
that is when Vegas pops and the your attention will be
distracted by the light's and sounds. The bad guys (and girls) are
professionals at their trade and they will spot a tourist.
Some of the smaller town's that are a short drive from Vegas like
Henderson and Boulder City are good alternatives to Down Town.
LV is just like any other large town USA
Wall-mart and fast food what not's like any town USA
allot a pawn shops, Elvis impersonators And car stuff!
Be safe and and have fun!
"What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."
and you want to return home safe.

Is there any sort of breakdown by day, who is attending the Charlotte show? I was shooting for Saturday but will only be able to attend on Friday as of right now. Hopefully there's a good showing.

I am getting into Charlotte on Wednesday with my buddies Todd and Frank. Not in main hotel but one next door. Will stay until Sunday afternoon. I will be easy to spot, most very likely the only Firebird Formula convertible. If you see more than one, mine is black...lol.

Nice one, Andy! :D

As good as the offer sounds Mike, unfortunately I'm out, even after the generous offer from CHP, can't make it, I'm sure all .net guys and gals will take tons of pics for me

Well, the week is upon us. I have Friday off from work so I might head to Charlotte that afternoon (staying about 20 minutes from the track at in-laws house). Not sure I'll be going to the show on Friday though. Probably Saturday for most of the day, we'll see about that though as I'll have my wife and son with me. Maybe Sunday too, not sure yet. If anybody from here wants to get up with me at the show send me a PM and we'll exchange numbers.

PM sent

We are just leaving for vegas ! Car is trailered and heading out. 12 hour drive, but a fun road trip !

For all of those that are going to either Vegas or Charlotte, Have fun !
Get lots of pictures ! And Drive Safe !!

Should be for a fun time.

Have fun, will talk to everyone later.
John

Have a safe trip John and we'll see you there!

We're gearing up now to head out early Wednesday morning but there's been a last minute change up in plans. Due to multiple circumstances, we've decided the CHP car is best left home so the '08 Bullitt is getting called up for road trip duty. Still hugely excited about attending the event and also in having a nice, relaxing vacation in the desert and we can't wait to hit the road!