Food Lion AutoFair - 6 Sept 2008 - Charlotte.....

[Marblehead]

The one and only Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe’s Motor Speedway is around the corner, once again, awaiting the triumphant arrival of all Supras. This year, the spring show takes place 4-7 September. Slipping in under the guise of “Mid-Atlantic Supras”, we will be displaying on Saturday only, 6 September. We have been allocated a total of 10 vehicle spaces. This show requires passes for entry and display. The pass are FREE FREE FREE and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you opt to sign-up and display your car I ask that you follow through with your promise and commit to arriving on the day of the show. In past AutoFairs, we had been given 15 positions. However, due to low numbers and no-shows during the day of the AutoFair, we have been bumped to 10 spots.

We had a resounding turnout a the spring 2008 Food Lion AutoFair. Full house of Supras. Let’s continue and we’ll be in a better position to regain a few more spaces.

The Food Lion AutoFair is the premier automotive show of the southeast, perhaps of the entire east coast. It is also one of the largest auto shows in the country. Spanning the entire infield and track on the inside and the majority of the outer perimeter of the speedway, there is sure to be something for everyone. This is not your everyday car show. No. This is an event and it’s all FREE FREE FREE to those who display in the car club portion of the AutoFair. Over 50 car clubs are on display, plus 1500 vehicles of all makes and models on the lot for sale, plus hundreds of vendors, plus an auction, plus unique and one-of-a-kind features, plus…..ah hell, it’s just a damn great time. All for FREE FREE FREE for those who sign-up to display their Supra during the event.

As mentioned, we will be displaying for one day, Saturday, 6 September. Show runs from 8am – 6pm. As in the past, many of us will meet beforehand and drive to the track together. All cars receive a commemorative dash plaque. Trophies are also supplied FOR FREE to all car clubs. Quantity of trophies is based on quantity of cars, one trophy per 5 cars PLUS one Best of Show. Trying something new this time around. The trophy categories are: “Best Original”, “Best Modified”, and “Best of Show”.

This is more than an informal gathering of guys hangin’ for a couple of hours and shootin’ the shit. This is a bi-annual, major event produced by Food Lion and highly anticipated in the automotive field. Even so, the cars on display do not need to be trailer queens or summer day cruisers. Everyone is welcome; daily drivers with normal wear ‘n tear roadrash, something in the works, whatever. All are welcome…..and it’s FREE FREE FREE for those who display in a car club.

Watch this post for more details and also search for posts of past Food Lion AutoFairs. If you are interested and want to participate in the show, please replay with a post, PM or email to: scottham “at” softplay “dot” com. Please provide the following info: Name and screen name, model and year of Supra. All models are invited, be the first to display a MKI.

1. Scott H. – Marblehead – ’83 P-Type or ’93 TT hardtop
2. Lordy, Lordy, Jody's 40 - SuprasMaximus - 1993
3. Billy - BillyM - '84 P-Type 7MGTE suck-n-blow Tuuurrrbooo
4. Tonney - Supracerxtreme - '93 TT...or will he sneak in the '84?
5. Roman - Ravan17 - '95 NA-T and interior surprise
6. Mike - mikesupra87 - '86.5 JDM 7MGE second time 'round
7. Wes - Supraman1990 - '87...finally after 4 years
8. Greg - SupraGreg - '93 NA-T off the fence
9. Matt - Nocheez - '92 turbo Frankenstein
10. Rafael - drama4ny - '95 TRD w...........iiiiiiiidddddd............e body
11.
12. This space for rent

Tentative:
1. Bryan - bimmerfreak 555 - 95 TT, fully built and singled puzzle piece
2. Jason - HotSoup - Top Fuel dragster


As long as the cost of living beats dying, I'll keep paying.
Scott

 

[Nocheez]

Everyone should try to get out and experience this show at least once. It's a ton of fun if you're a true car enthusiast. There's so many different cars here, and you might even get to judge for another group.

 

[Marblehead]

Attendee list updated. We're almost full! Awesome! I may request an additional pass or two if interest keeps this pace over the next week.

 

[Marblehead]

Our location is the same place we ended up parking for the spring event, yes, under the seats. Originally, for the spring event, we were located on the infield between the front stretch and the pits. However, due to the rain, we were moved inside. I was hoping for a similar location (on the infield) for the fall AutoFair but no such luck.

I was able to aquire two additional spaces so our official number is now 12. Still first come, first serve.