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2000 Convention Update
Posted by Larry West (more from Larry West) on Thu, 10 Feb 2000 10:26:47
In Reply to: , Kok Chen, Sat, 17 Dec 1988 12:00:00 

The printing and mailing of the registration packets has been 
delayed. I wanted to get a few more of the specifics out there so 
people can start planning.

You should have the official forms in hand around the beginning of March.

WHEN: July 5-9, 2000
WHERE: Lime Rock Park, Connecticut (July 5 & 6), Hudson Valley 
Resort, Kerhonkson, NY (July 7-9)

The schedule of events will follow closely the schedule of the past 
three conventions.

Lime Rock Park:

July 5: Saab/Skip Barber driving school $300 per participant. Learn 
how to better control your car while driving new Saab 9-3s. Two 
levels, one for those with no prior driving school (including Saab 
Convention schools) or racing experience, and an advanced level for 
those with such experience (proof required). Typical 'modules' 
include autocross, heel & toe, threshold braking.

July 6: Lapping Sessions. Under the watchful eye of the Skip Barber 
instructors, take your own Saab out on one of the most famous road 
courses in the USA. Take your Saab through Big Bend, the Esses, up 
the hill on the No Name Straight, down the back straight, into the 
Diving Turn and back onto the Main Straight. $125 per person.

Autocross: The annual Saab autocross at the convention. Test your 
mettle in this low-speed challenge against other, similarly equipped 
Saabs. $25 per person.

(note: tech inspection required for lapping & autocross. Details to follow.)

Hudson Valley Resort:

July 7:

The festivities kick off in the afternoon with tech sessions. The 
evening brings the annual welcoming reception at poolside. Returning 
this year will be the after dinner auction.

There is an optional morning activity - an exclusive tour and airshow 
at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Rhinebeck, NY $5 per person. 
Caravan will leave Hudson Valley early Friday morning for the 45 
minute drive. This is a fun, interesting activity, suitable for the 
entire family. See WWI (that's right WW ONE) era planes fly from this 
combination museum and airstrip. Well worth the trip!

July 8:

A full breakfast opens the day, a day traditionally filled with 
Saab-related activities. Polish up the Saab for the morning Concours 
d'Saab. The group photo is next, followed by lunch. Afternoon brings 
more tech sessions, or you can run the fun rally through the scenic 
and twisty roads in the area.

The annual awards banquet closes the day, with presentations to award 
winners, and a special keynote with some of Saab's greatest rally 
drivers.

July 9:

Once again, a full breakfast prepares you for the trip home. John 
Moss' auction, and focus groups will meet.

The cost of this year's convention will be $125 per person. This 
includes 5 meals (Dinner Friday, 3 meals Saturday & breakfast 
Sunday), and a welcoming goodie pack.

(children's registration information will be included in the 
registration package)

The Hudson Valley Resort has offered us a special rate of $125 per 
ROOM per night. Space is limited at the Hudson Valley, but other 
nearby options are available. Contact Hudson Valley at 
1.888.948.3766, and specify code 1411 for the Saab room block.

I hope this whets your appetite.

Keep an eye on http://www.saabconvention.org
for more information, 

starting next week.

Larry West

Larry West
NJ Saab Owner's Club
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