:::OFFICIAL CHI2K9 ITINERARY THREAD::: Aug 6-9, 2009

[Boost Lee]

Well...As most of you know, Nelson Matias, the Founder & Organizer of the Chicago Supra meets has most recently passed away.
For those that didn't hear.
It's very unfortunate, and we all miss him dearly...
But it was his dream, and his passion to put together amazing meets for all of the Supra family.

With that said,
THIS IS THE OFFICIAL CHICAGO SUPRAS 2009 THREAD

When: August 6-9, 2009
Where: Chicago (and surrounding areas)


Thursday, August 6 - "Tradional Non-event Day" (Optional)
Arrive Thursday to get situated in your hotel,
relax and/or last minute car detailing.
Holiday Inn / William Tell Banquet
6201 Joliet Rd.
Countryside, IL 60525
Call (708) 354-4200 to reserve your rooms.
We have rooms blocked off, just mention you're with "CHI2K9" for special pricing @ $80.00 Per Night!
7:00 PM - Dave & Busters Meet-in & Night Cruise (if weather permitted):
Dave & Busters
1155 N Swift Rd.
Addison, IL
(630) 543-5151‎
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Friday, August 7 - "Nelson Memorial + SP Dyno Day + Chi Night Cruise"
12:00PM - Initial meet-up at Adrian's:
2429 West Gladys Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612
12:30PM - Cruise to Nelson Matias' grave site in his honor:
Ascension Catholic Cemetary
1920 Buckley Rd.
Libertyville, IL 60048
2:00-3:00PM - Meet at Sound Performance for Dyno shootout!
Sound Performance
554 North York Road
Bensenville, IL
1-630-893-5002
Will post pricing - Contact Tim @ Sound Performance for registration!
10:00PM (+/-) - Secondary meet-up for Chicago Night Cruise/Photoshoot/Dinner
Meet at: Holiday Inn/William Tell Restaurant
6201 Joliet Rd.
Countryside, IL
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Saturday, August 8 - "Great Lake Dragway Import Wars/Test&Tune"

12:00PM - Meet directly at Great Lakes Dragway
18411 1st St.
Union Grove, WI 53182
Import Wars will consist of bracket racing...so whether you've got an 18 second Honda or a 9 second Supra,
there'll be something next to you to make it interesting!
Waiting to hear back from GLD/Tim & SP to verify final pricing.
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Sunday, August 9 - "Sound Performance Cookout + Meet wind-down/Thank you's"

This is going to give everyone a chance to relax, talk with other owners,
BBQ, Awards and a wrap-up of the meet.

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So.....Questions? Comments? Concerns?
Feel free to reach me at: 317.395.8362

Meanwhile, I'm going to do my best to keep things in line in terms of updates and news for Chi2k9.
I'm stressing to get my car finished in time, along with a few other projects going on, so bare with me.
But as always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to call my phone.

Thanks guys!

Jeff

 

[88-7MGTE]

Do we have the exact date and the location the chi2k9 will be on?

 

[emiliorescigno]

I too am in to find out the exact dates it will take place on. It'll be good to know if it'll interfere with my school schedule or not.

 

[92nsx]

^^ Emilio, we might need to set up a caravan down, as long as everything works out with the supra's. Kelly also said he is interested in heading down and maybe we can get Dan & Sean also.

 

[Steve_N]

Jeff,


You know My son Stephen & I will be there.

 

[Boost Lee]

A slow start...but good to see a few new heads popping up in here. :icon_bigg

Jeff

 

[Moy]

I'm going to try to make it this year, it all depends on if I'll be able to get off of work to do this.

A couple questions:

For the first meet/dinner, any idea of the city it'll be in?

For the second meet/lunch (I'm guessing), again, idea of city/restaurant?

If you need restaurant suggestions, I'd possibly be able to help out. I just need to know about how many people you expect to turn out (i.e. approx how many were present at chi2k8?)

 

[Boost Lee]

A couple questions:

For the first meet/dinner, any idea of the city it'll be in?

Last year, Dave & Busters in Addison, IL...Not sure about this year just yet.

For the second meet/lunch (I'm guessing), again, idea of city/restaurant?

Last year, it was at the famous Brat Shop in Kenosha, WI.
Reason it's closer in the WI area is because right after,
We parade to Great Lakes Dragway that's in Union Grove, WI.
In 2006 (I believe...), We met at Chicago Pizza in a suburb of Chicago before going to Great Lakes....and had all sorts of late arrivals because it was such a long drive.

So...If I had to guess, being this far out still...
It'll likely be within a 30-45 minute driving distance to the drag way in Union Grove.

Jeff

 

[Moy]

Okay, makes sense. Thanks

 

[IndyMK3]

ahh jeff i cant wait for this meet.... im gona race this year at GL cus im goning to be turning 18 in march... and hopefully we will have more supras caravaning up to chi .... :icon_evil

 

[87M-GTE]

I too am Really looking foward to this event!

*If any of the caravaners from north of milwaukee want to meet somewhere around there to meet and regroup into a bigger caravan.
-We should try to workout some sort of track day at like Road America for example.
-Also Jeff do you what the rates were for GLD last year? If we got a discount or anything like that?

Thanks
Sam

 

[Moy]

Hey Sam, I like the sound/idea of a track day at RA, but it would be insanely expensive

 

[JERX88]

I am planning on going as well sam. I would be up for a track day and meeting to head down in a group as well.

I too am Really looking foward to this event!

*If any of the caravaners from north of milwaukee want to meet somewhere around there to meet and regroup into a bigger caravan.
-We should try to workout some sort of track day at like Road America for example.
-Also Jeff do you what the rates were for GLD last year? If we got a discount or anything like that?

Thanks
Sam

 

[Boost Lee]

Oh, Believe me...
All the Chicago organizers have had a Track Day in mind for YEARS now...
But as mentioned, It's very expensive.

That's really the biggest thing CHI2k_ is falling short of compared to SILV and Texas Nationals.

So...Believe me. We're doing everything we possibly can to make everything work,
And it's going to be one hell of an event, I assure you.
But priority number one right now is getting
everyone back on the same page since Nelson is gone.


As updates become available, I'll post here...
But in the mean time, Try to start spreading the word now to your locals!

Since I've been a part of the Supra community,
"Getting it finished for Chicago" has been the most commonly heard thing
I hear amongst all us owners.
So, tell others! Make this a "due date" for your current project!
Or, in another sense, Keep your car running until then.........:biglaugh:

Jeff

 

[*james*]

i hope i can make it this year depends if i get my supra and get it done before then. that would be a blast ive never been to a "big" supra meet!

 

[Boost Lee]

Chicago Annual meets are BIG, indeed.

They are and always have been a lot of fun.
Irregardless of being in a Supra or not, get your butt here!

I've made it 2 different years before without being in my Supra.
The trip there sucks not being in *YOUR* Supra, but once you arrive,
Your mind is so overwhelmed with Supra's everywhere that you forget you're not in your car. :biglaugh:

 

[supra8795]

Pretty sure ill be at the show and shine this year. There is a couple guys around town here that i could prolly bring along.

 

[supradaddy84]

I'll deff be there this year again. that would be 3 yrs in a row for me. i just need to talk da gf into me getting some "fun shit for my car (MKII).

 

[Boost Lee]

I'll deff be there this year again. that would be 3 yrs in a row for me. i just need to talk da gf into me getting some "fun shit for my car (MKII).

Awesome! I'll be looking for you again this year!
I, on the other hand, Should actually be arriving in my own Supra. :biglaugh:

Jeff

 

[Spaniard]

I'm down. Looking forward to the meet this year. My car will be in Florida soon, but I'm willing to drive there to enjoy the meet and be with family in Chicago.