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Events => Regional Shows and Events => Topic started by: rzboss302 on November 25, 2018, 06:15:42 AM

Title: MCA Grand National Fredericksburg, Virginia aug 30-sep 1 2019
Post by: rzboss302 on November 25, 2018, 06:15:42 AM
Hello,

I live in The Netherlands in Europe and I will plan a holiday next year in August 2019 in the USA.


I will make a stop on Friday aug 30 2019 at the MCA Grand National in Fredericksburg, Virginia and Saturday at the 50th Anniversary BOSS Reunion in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. It is Labor Day Weekend.


My question: is it worth to visit the MCA Grand National on Friday? Is there a Show / Concours display on Friday? How many cars I can expect on the Friday?

thanks, Richard
Title: Re: MCA Grand National Fredericksburg, Virginia aug 30-sep 1 2019
Post by: CharlesTurner on November 25, 2018, 11:03:13 PM
Most all of the cars will be checked in on Friday, some judging will most likely be going on also. 
Title: Re: MCA Grand National Fredericksburg, Virginia aug 30-sep 1 2019
Post by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on December 27, 2018, 10:00:39 PM
I am going down to the venue site tomorrow (Friday) we are doing a walk through and I can give you more feedback on the agenda
Title: Re: MCA Grand National Fredericksburg, Virginia aug 30-sep 1 2019
Post by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on December 29, 2018, 02:57:29 PM
Friday is Move in Day, so it will be a lot of running around. Want to Volunteer to help with parking? if so PM message me
we have about space for a little less than 500 Cars

Title: Re: MCA Grand National Fredericksburg, Virginia aug 30-sep 1 2019
Post by: propayne on December 29, 2018, 03:20:05 PM
Since I am just about an hour away I will try and make the MCA show.

- Phillip
Title: Re: MCA Grand National Fredericksburg, Virginia aug 30-sep 1 2019
Post by: CharlesTurner on December 29, 2018, 06:10:16 PM
Any idea when registration will open up?  Will there be an indoor area for concours/t-bred cars?
Title: Re: MCA Grand National Fredericksburg, Virginia aug 30-sep 1 2019
Post by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on December 29, 2018, 10:24:35 PM
Registration is supposed to be open sometime after the first of the year.  I’ll check with the classification folks to see how it’s set up
Title: Re: MCA Grand National Fredericksburg, Virginia aug 30-sep 1 2019
Post by: carlite65 on December 30, 2018, 09:52:49 AM
Any idea when registration will open up?  Will there be an indoor area for concours/t-bred cars?

a close look at their website reveals this.

https://mcagrandnational.godaddysites.com/show-field
Title: Re: MCA Grand National Fredericksburg, Virginia aug 30-sep 1 2019
Post by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on December 30, 2018, 05:07:21 PM
the initial set up shows 333 Outside spaces and 167 indoor spaces. We just measured out the floor space last Friday and made sure that all exit aisles and columns were OK .
The space for inside displays will be 12' by 20' and outside it is planned to give about the width of 1 1/2 parking space per car. 
It is being discussed about a requirement for all inside cars to have a drip pan.
Title: Re: MCA Grand National Fredericksburg, Virginia aug 30-sep 1 2019
Post by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on January 29, 2019, 06:00:43 PM
Registration is open. Still looking for volunteers to help out, work for 4 hours, get a “free” T-shirt
Title: Re: MCA Grand National Fredericksburg, Virginia aug 30-sep 1 2019
Post by: Corey Bowcutt on January 30, 2019, 07:37:24 AM
Steve, what is the criteria for getting a car into an indoor space?  Is it first come first serve or does it have to be some special vehicle...
Title: Re: MCA Grand National Fredericksburg, Virginia aug 30-sep 1 2019
Post by: CharlesTurner on January 30, 2019, 08:56:02 AM
It is being discussed about a requirement for all inside cars to have a drip pan.

Steve: This is normally handled by plastic sheeting on the floor, usually a piece big enough to go under the front of the car.
Title: Re: MCA Grand National Fredericksburg, Virginia aug 30-sep 1 2019
Post by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on January 30, 2019, 12:29:56 PM
yes, they talked about Plastic, Drip Pans, absorbent mats, Everyone seemed to lean toward drip pans, we haven't gotten the final word yet, next meeting in 2 weeks
Title: Re: MCA Grand National Fredericksburg, Virginia aug 30-sep 1 2019
Post by: J_Speegle on January 30, 2019, 01:23:05 PM
Steve, what is the criteria for getting a car into an indoor space?  Is it first come first serve or does it have to be some special vehicle...

Often a mix but mostly by certain class designation if you look at past practices
Title: Re: MCA Grand National Fredericksburg, Virginia aug 30-sep 1 2019
Post by: CharlesTurner on January 30, 2019, 01:24:30 PM
Steve, what is the criteria for getting a car into an indoor space?  Is it first come first serve or does it have to be some special vehicle...

Often a mix but mostly by certain class designation if you look at past practices

Usually priority given to Thoroughbred, Unrestored, Concours and Retired/Conservator class cars.  Concours Trailer usually given before driven class also, depending on space available.
Title: Re: MCA Grand National Fredericksburg, Virginia aug 30-sep 1 2019
Post by: Corey Bowcutt on February 07, 2019, 08:04:07 AM
Steve, I am registered for the show.  I am happy to volunteer to help so how do I do that?
Title: Re: MCA Grand National Fredericksburg, Virginia aug 30-sep 1 2019
Post by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on February 07, 2019, 05:42:26 PM
Here's the link
Contact them they would love to have help, its an all volunteer crew (free t shirt for volunteers)
Title: Re: MCA Grand National Fredericksburg, Virginia aug 30-sep 1 2019
Post by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on August 27, 2019, 07:30:55 PM
The show is set up for move in on this Thursday afternoon and on Friday, it looks to be about 500 cars. I’ve heard we will have several Boss cars (both 302’s and 429’s ) plus at least 4 Shelby’s, ( 2 66’s, a 67 and a 68) maybe more. We will have a silent auction for some signed memorabilia to help benefit the Leukemia Society as one of the Clubs Long Time members and great supporters of all things Mustang passed away from this rather suddenly last
So if you are in the Fredericksburg area on the Friday, Saturday or Sunday stop in, it’s free and some great cars will be on display both inside and out 
Hope to see everyone there