It's Fact, No Camping at York Next Year!

Just got off the phone with NSRA headquarters in Memphis.
NO camping at York next year.
No Scottyville!
No moondisc either.
Screw NSRA!

 

I also talked to headquarters on the phone this morning. This SUCKS and I will not be going either if they don't change their minds.

Folks need to call Jerry Kennedy and let him know how they feel about this. His number is 303 776 7841. He is the events director. Pls be professional and adult when speaking to him and maybe we can get this decision reversed.

 

"professional and adult when speaking to him"

Now you're asking a lot of this crew!

 

Never did like NSRA. This just goes to show how greedy they are. They get rid of the campers but will keep the spectater parking.

Looks like my place will be a camp ground next year and we'll be BOYCOTTING nsra. I live about 20 minutes from York and have plenty of room for a lot of campers. The first annual Nats East Boycott run!! Camp here,go to the FREE kick off party and sneak in Saturday as spectaters. Sounds like more fun anyway!!! We'll give awards for the most creative way to sneak into York.


Might have to do Indy. What is the camping like there? Do they have shower facilities?

 

Both Roadstar and PurplePickUp camp at Indy, just to name a couple. The camping facilities are across the street from the show so it's not like York where you can cruz through the camping areas during the day. Not as many trees in the camping area like York either. You will like the Indy show though. Also, give some thought to the Back to the 50's show, in St Paul, MN, in June too. I like it more then Indy actually. Alittle further to drive for you but well worth it.

Let's not give in though, call, e-mail, snail mail, etc to let NSRA know your not happy about the decision. They CAN change their minds. The reasons they were giving me over the phone were lame, and I beleive there is a deeper issue. I'll be seeing/talking to Jerry next weekend and will give him a copy of this thread in person. Lets here from those that aren't happy about this no camping at York issue. Post your thoughts here.

 

So much for debuting the truck at York. What a bunch of pricks. Nice kiddie seat Clark, did you take Hammer along?

 

I called the NSRA Headquarters as well and was told that camping was being tossed so that there would be more room for people that drive their cars. That has to be the biggest load of bs I ever heard. Bastards

 

More room for people that drive their cars?? What a crock of shit!!! Just go to a hotel parking lot and look at all the trailers.There's usually about a thousand campers and I'll bet at least half will not go!!! It will be back. Without the campers the fairgrounds will be dead at night and the fun facter will be way down. Eventually the numbers will go down and they'll bring it back. Indy's numbers will go up.Let's not forget the first annual NATS EAST BOYCOTT RUN. T-shirts and fliers will be out soon. I think we'll have plenty of fun without NSRA!!!! Now I just have to figure out where to put the shower house. Clark

 

Denise ...If you come you can stay in the Bates Motel
Clark

 

Boyd had requested more room for his display next year. After all, you know he IS a TV celebrity now.........

 

Well Norman, I'm going to check with my bud MeanestLink before I comitt to the Bates Motel

Tough decision, Bates Motel or Adams Family estate

 

So-what, I talked to Skatcat last night. We had finally talked my wife into coming to Nats East for the weekend and they cancel camping. We may be joining you at your place with the Jimmy and the Scotty. We'll try the being adult and professional thing, but greed usually wins.

 

I've been going to York since 1990 and I'd be GLAD to see them get rid of the monster coaches.They take up too much room but I'm not for them stopping camping all together.
I know a couple of guys from upstate NY who just bring lawn chairs and rain gear and sleep right there.

 

The article in streetscene is a crock!! If NSRA was not so money hungry they could use the spectator area for camping or rods. The infield has hook ups for camping also.
I'm in for camping at so-whats.

 

The only thing that makes that show fun is camping they don't know how much money they are going to loose.You won't see me there. I know where we can have a show.

 

Sowhat, can I just leave my broken down shit truck there until the show? I'll just tow my camper over!

 

Cruzer ...will people really want to park on that far side of the grounds? Without the camping there's no reason to be over there. All the power parkers like to cram in near the buildings. It's just STUPID!!!! If they need the space get rid of the car trailer parking and put the swap meet inside one of the buildings. There will be 3 unused buildings now.
Clark

 

We don't camp there, but i still can't believe they made a choice like this.
come to think of it, that could effect me too. I was hoping to crash one night in "scottyville" next year and party'n with the crew..
It never ceases to amaze me how people think..

The guy's i go with have been talking about skipping York next year and going to Indy the following week instead.
Maybe thats not such a bad idea, havn't been to Indy yet.

Rat...

 

Clark, the bigger problem is the darn Easy-ups. We parked near you at the main entrance for years.In fact, some of the young guys that traveled with us used to ride around the fairgounds in the back of your truck.Then the easy-ups pushed us out and we started parking by the horse barns.It was a good spot,some shade and rain protection;then we get there at 5am on Friday this year and that spot is covered with Easy-ups. Between the big motorhomes who are just showing off and the people who sneak in on Thursday to "claim" an area,it's hard to find a shady place to park.
I say,limit the SIZE of the camper NOT camping in general.
I'll be a Burlington and do some "lobbying" for the HAMBERS who want to camp because I hate to see this show being taken over by the big shots.

 

You know, maybe for as many people that love Scottyville, stopping to take pictures of the fun and hang out with us...maybe there are some higher-ups that dont care to have us at "their" event. Lot of dirty primered vehicles in our area...and Spike too! Just makes you wonder

 

It was my feet...I just know it. Damn..my first year camping there and this happens. Maybe if I promise the NSRA (And really be sincere) that I'll have clean socks next year, the ban will be lifted. I think Duck complained. I hear he's sterile now. Maybe it was the japaneese lantern tent idea..maybe it was the wheel chair or the pornographic photos of that tent dude.. No...I'm sure it was me. Maybe if we all call and ask for a refund of our NSRA memberships they'll think again...?

 

Heres one of the only stickers I have on my car..its on the back window. These were made by a 3rd shift bored guy at a printing place from what I hear.In case you can't see it the decal reads" PHRA- Primered Hot Rod Assoc. founded 1998 " I got a kick out of it. And since the NSRA has decided to dis the working stiff, maybe the PHRA could become a reality...?

Spike

 

Clark you guys need to come to Indy.The Camping rules.
This year was 'CAMP CHAOS". I still havn't got as muddy as you yet though.
This year was unusually wet but we made the best of it.

GG's indy is a real good time too. Huge swap meet, Front engine dragsters, gassers, about all the drag racing you can stand.

the camp grounds has showers too.

But I still like your show idea. I'm not a big fan of NSRA shows I find them kinda boring.
Let me know when you get the t-shirts done

 

I'll take a couple of those PHRA stickers if anyone prints them. What we have here boys and girls is the age old battle between tradition (established routine and fun) vs the all mighty dollar. I've seen it happen many times. Now if your up for a little quiz, guess which one wins. You are right over there with the neat homebuilt traditional rod, the MONEY wins. Now don't feel bad, history proves its always beeen this way. But what this does is give the disappointed and rejected an opportunity to strike back. I see the seeds of this all ready to take root. If you are passionate enough about it you can take your anger and direct it toward providing another venue more to your liking. I'll sit back and see how this developes. Hot air usually just dissipates, we'll see if that is the case here.

Frank

 

Cruzer.... If you want shade come over to the NATS EAST BOYCOTT run and I'll save you a spot under a nice big tree near the Eazy up bon fire!!!
Spike.....It's all your falt. The campgrounds is now a biohazard wasteland with your old socks in the midle.
Clark

 

Fab32.....you are right!! It's time for a revolution!! We need a show by the people for the people. Meadors broke off from NSRA and Goodguys is better than NSRA. Goodguys is starting to get too big for it's britches too but they're still better.
We just got back from a weekend show put on by a small club and we had a better time than you'll ever have at an NSRA show. It was about half the price and they fed us and gave us free beer too. Check out the Cumberland MD post and you'll see.
Clark

 

I'd have to say that i've had way more fun at the small show's,gathering's than at olmost any large event.
Rat.

 

So What, now you're talking. You just have to keep your passion for this thing burning until you or someone else gets organized and establishes a plan. Take the plan and put it into action.
Just to give you an example: This summer Kustombuilder put on a little get together at his place. I don't know how many attended but one thing I will say is that I (and everyone I went with) had a better time than we've had at the big shows. It was just a gathering of like minded car people hanging out, BSing, watching Safriknut do some awesome pinstriping, enjoying some good food and just relaxing. We had a great time on the road (in a downpour) getting there, the weather cleared, a good laid back event and a super ride home (about 120 miles) on the backroads.
I hope he does it again next year because if he does I'll be one of the first to sign up. By the way it was called the Hot Rod Rumble and he had about the coolest T shirts printed you could imagine. I think he posted a pic of the T's here on the HAMB. I predict this little show will grow into a "MUST DO" event in the future. I just hope it doesn't get too big.

Frank

 

Sounds like yous guys could use some of them "FLAT BLACK BASTARDS" T-shirts that Shiny sells, I know I love mine!!!....OLDBEET

 

I still can't belive it . I can see shuting it down if it got out of control and cops showed up like so of the shows at Carlise but I have never seen a problem with the camping there.NSRA just showed us all how much they cared not only for us little guys but also the big rigging campers too who go from show to show. Now we maybe forced to pay a for a hotel room that cost 10 times more then camping and you will fight to find one. So What if I camp at your place can I get and lake front spot or do I to pay extra for it.