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Title: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on July 04, 2015, 04:01:25 PM
For those interested.. 21 years after the first.. the Camaro-Firebird & US Muscle Car Nationals will happen again.. in the "country town"  of Tumut NSW over Easter 2016.
All members of AMCCA welcome & club participation looked forward to as in previous events.
Details will be filtering through as time goes on.
Entries not open yet.. not for months..but a lot has happened and will be a major event with a maximum entry number.
Early details here .. www.cfusnats.com (http://www.cfusnats.com)

Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: Ness70Nova on July 05, 2015, 07:47:06 PM
 :thank: for the heads up  :way:

Vanessa  :thumb:
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: 69DirtyRat on July 05, 2015, 08:16:06 PM
That would be a great event!
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on August 21, 2015, 11:13:44 PM
Tumut Easter 2016.. the staging continues.
This will be a very big ..muscle are gathering. Entry nominations have reached 70 so far. Capacity is around 250  vehicles.
cfusnats.com (http://cfusnats.com)

ALL members of the AMCCA are extremely welcome.. as have always been and will be.

(http://www.cfusnats.com/uploads/4/5/5/2/45522849/5417837_orig.jpg) (http://www.cfusnats.com/uploads/4/5/5/2/45522849/310227.jpg?1439465256)
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: 73Transam on September 08, 2015, 04:00:40 AM
HI Dave,
Have spoken to you several times regarding this event i have round 15 cars so far for this, can't wait to be there. have booked 20 rooms at this stage. When is registration going to happen? If anyone needs a room PM me and i can book you one
Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on September 08, 2015, 10:16:24 PM
HI Alan.. as the organizing for the Camaro-Firebird & US Muscle Car Nationals in Tumut is  happening.
     No money is needed yet.. its being financed outside of entry funds.
     Entry forms out later October.. Currently entry nominations on www.cfusnats.com (http://www.cfusnats.com)  are in the high 70's from SA, VIC, ACT & NSW.
     Those who have just confirmed an entry nomination online  will be sent the  details as soon as available.
   Can say more about it but will slow down till a lot more is  locked into place.
   It will be the largest active Muscle car event for US vehicles probably yet in Australia.. in a very good town..at a time of year most can get away for more then a day or two.
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: silverz on September 10, 2015, 12:26:12 PM
 :way:
This sounds fantastic! We will be watching for future updates on this one. Shame we sold off our '82 Z28 Indy Pace Car, would have been perfect!
 :cry:
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: 73Transam on September 16, 2015, 08:05:51 AM
Hey Bob & Susan,
Yeah that would of been awesome. if you would still like a room let me know and ill save you one. just PM me :thank:
Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: silverz on September 16, 2015, 10:39:07 AM
Thanks Alan and good to catch up Sunday. Forgot to give you my mobile 0414543772. Just contact me when you need payment.
 :bow:
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on September 17, 2015, 09:24:36 PM
    (https://pontiworld.com.au/usfordsp/images/images/MCLSl.jpg)
Going down to Tumut again this weekend.. for a sorta pub crawl....
Going over a few of the 6 routes being explored on Sunday and the spot venues.. like Talbingo, Adalong, Eastern Gundagi, Tumbarumba, about 8 pub lunch venues.. Gold panning, NPW talks, Talbingo Hot Springs if you have never had an open sauna..
Booked to do a Fly Fishing demo too..(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR9DvO86611ZNM1B-sQZi4MxyLdbqNQnBXUawSrkzN3zMAhgrm4[/img  never done it before.. and seeing if its viable for anybody that can get involved can have a go Sunday as part of the day out...

Yarranganobilly Caves, [img width=200 height=267]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/24/YarrangobillyCaves.jpg/200px-YarrangobillyCaves.jpg)
Airport precision Driving course (Subject to approval) Railway history,


Gold fields   (http://members.westnet.com.au/coolies/cooleys_creek/images/adelong_gold_falls.jpg)

There's other things on too in this Drivers Drive..   

A "clover leaf" of runs to choose from eminating from Tumut  that are easy for 2-3 hr exploring the western side of the Kosiosko National Park. Need to find about 6 good pubs that will open over Easter Sunday for or are open for brunch, lunch & afternoon dinner in the country on Sunday.

Plan is to keep it an easy day but keeping people out of Tumut till the late after noon when the closing event happens..

Current $ budget for Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats is between $25,000 & $35,000 - and not for profit..not even  to have a hope in hell of breaking even... but will be hopefully be a one off memorable run for all in the Camaro-Firebird / Muscle Car community that can be involved.

We have marked up on the web site..(www.cfusnats.com (http://www.cfusnats.com)) in the Motels section.. as requested.. recommended motels with better then average parking room and facilities better suited to club groups etc.. 
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: Ness70Nova on September 17, 2015, 11:05:38 PM
Wow!  Sounds incredible  :way:

Have an awesome weekend and thanks for the updates regarding the event  :thank:

Cheers,
Ness  :thumb:
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: 73Transam on September 18, 2015, 02:01:02 AM
Hi Bob & Susan,
No problem will put your name down for sure plus a few other members have shown interest, Cool Dave, keep us up to date with your weekend.
Cheers,
Alan :thank:
Title: October Update.. Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on October 05, 2015, 09:15:21 PM
Hi.. Just tipped over the 80 pre-entry nominations. with 50 odd mentioned coming in from a major F body club.


All AMCCA members are welcome..



Lastest Nats update on web site www.cfusnats.com  (http://www.cfusnats.com)
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: Ness70Nova on October 05, 2015, 09:51:47 PM
 :thank: for the update - much appreciated!

What I need to do is also confirm the dates regarding the AMCCA American Muscle on the Murray event which takes place in May  :exactly:

Regards,
Ness  :thumb:
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on October 18, 2015, 10:28:11 PM
Just back again tonight from 36 hrs in Tumut.. Location of the Camaro-Firebird & US Muscle Nats.

I Know its not an OFFICIAL AMCCA club run.. but all members are welcome..

But.. what a constructive weekend.. .. even if 50% of what was negotiated this weekend goes ahead.. its will be TWICE as good.. twice the things to do and see .. then we have ever been given chance to do.. Its not without detail and some cost to the organizational budget.. but can't take it with you. This image below.. its also a link the Area has to the USA strangely enough.. the imported USA Sugar Pine trees...this photo below is of a few acres.. about 40kms out of Tumut..planted in 1926...
A photographic Eden.. and when you walk to the top.. as I did today.. its another view..to remember.   

Our trees are only about 90 years old.. in the USA.. they last up to 800 years..   You can walk this walk.. it serene..  You can walk this walk.. its serene.. 

There is a lot more going on then I say & will when till its more confirmed.  The 1800's Adelong Gold mines.. this historic Heritage listed site.. and for us to have a guided tour though.. physically.. and at the end on Sunday.. gold panning too if you have kids or just want to write it off your bucket list. There are 6 tours being arranged on the Sunday of Easter expressly for the Nats Entrants.. along with the local museam being open.

Can't say the biggest news.... which happens also to be the most expensive.. .. will soon... But please be aware.. this event will certainly run to capacity as word spreads.  Two of the largest motels are now booked out..If your thinking about it.. Nominate your entry on cfusnats.com & check accommodation details on the site to

(http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/tumut_sugar_pine_plantation_213.jpg)

Also.. as planning goes for all to see.. here is part of the road closure submissions in council now and underway with others. Will area will allow for perhaps 300 vehicles.. but more comfortable with 250 as a specialist event.
The Camaro-Firebird.org invites you.  It will reach a capacity point where no further entries available.. we are now about 1/3rd of the way there.

(http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/tumutroadclosureadv_160.jpg)
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on November 01, 2015, 10:08:38 PM
Official Entries Start Nov 15th both via hard copy and web based entries - on www.cfusnats.com (http://www.cfusnats.com).

Costs is $99 for entrant and one person .. ie husband/wife.. or entrant and mate etc.. both have entry to everything.. inc purposely yet to be announced Saturday night event . which is likely to be a really good night.. certainly costing more then any entertainment event previously combined.. and should be worth every cent.
Entrants get the goodies bag including US Produced good quality pocketed T-shirt and other stuff.

Entries now also linked to Paypal so a credit card payment is also possible.., or post in download entry forms.. keep watch for information updates but most updates continually  on cfusnats.com

DC
Title: Update 3rd Nov: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on November 03, 2015, 09:16:54 PM
Update 3rd Nov..
...after 2 months in negotiation... we just confirmed the show billing for  Saturday Night At the Camaro-Firebird & US Muscle Car Nationals & the booking of  largest all weather venue in Tumut  the  very historic  Montreal Theater..... More details shortly.. 

Insert from the SMH.. review.. "is arguably one of the world’s best shows!"



(http://losttumut.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1412780_10153348616974115_7769066530622123520_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: bezerk68 on November 08, 2015, 01:52:57 AM
Wondering if anyone is going and if there is a meeting point organized for people to cruise together.
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: 73Transam on November 08, 2015, 07:23:50 AM
Hi,
We have a few members from the AMCCA coming down with us to this event. most of us will be leaving on the Thursday to make it a bit of a holiday, you are more then welcome to cruise with us. if you need a room booked i have a whole motel booked out and its filling fast. PM me if you want anymore info.
Cheers.
Alan
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on November 09, 2015, 10:06:54 PM
Announcing.. Easter Saturday night at the Camaro-Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats @Tumut..the Elton Jack -  Elton John Tribute show.. as seen here at Walt Disney World USA & the "tiny dancer" rendition on stage in Sydney.
Costing heaps.. it's a good show..and the theater..impressive 1930's restored..much like the Sydney State Theater on a smaller scale.

But Sunday night may well beat this.... and remember this is all a club level event, no profit.. just for the memories..

https://youtu.be/xbn7r5wn7tg

https://youtu.be/2IHW8Kn5XoY
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: 73Transam on November 10, 2015, 03:44:16 AM
Hi Dave,
Looks awesome, have some really :way: good interest and our motel is close to full already.
Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on November 15, 2015, 10:47:23 AM
Nats entries are now open.

http://www.cfusnats.com/entry-form.html (http://www.cfusnats.com/entry-form.html)

Nov 23rd UPDATE:  http://www.cfusnats.com/uploads/4/5/5/2/45522849/cfusnats_dec_a4.pdf (http://www.cfusnats.com/uploads/4/5/5/2/45522849/cfusnats_dec_a4.pdf)

Download a two page flyer and send it in or just complete it online and pay via paypal to cfusnats@gmail.com

I apologize that there is a entry cost.. I know people have to pay for petrol and accommodation etc. For Entrant and companion, entry into everything.. Shirt for the main entrant..simple dinner Sunday night for both..entertainment tickets for both, NPWL entry tours locally & other things in the making..... is $99 total per couple.
Limited to about 220 cars or 500 persons. CFUSNats Entry form page

(http://www.cfusnats.com/uploads/4/5/5/2/45522849/4016368.png?263)
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on November 24, 2015, 10:03:08 PM

(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/12291276_10207193218382156_2108340393415370775_o.jpg)

Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on December 06, 2015, 09:57:32 PM
Again in Tumut this weekend doing lead up logistics for the Easter Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nationals... now 15 weeks off..

But did the drive Id never done.. from Tumut to Cooma via the Snowy Mountains Hwy.. and then onto Canberra and back to the Gong tonight.. over all distance about 500kms.. but after Canberra.. and particularly between Cooma and Tumut.. WHAT A DRIVE.. next to perfect.. reminded me of driving across the UTAH and New Mexico Desert . but with frozen tree stumps.

  Also had a chance to look over something to do with the Snowy Hydro plant.. which will become better explained later.. but the picture of the pipes.. that feed the turbines.. water flowing from the upper reserve system..you can actually drive a bus in .. they are that big...

(http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/tumut_snowy_pipes_167.jpg)

(http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/tumut_open_road_207.jpg)

ENTRY FOR DIFFERENT MAKES:/ CLUBS
   The CFUS Nats is an event supported by various car clubs and private funding to make it happen - simple as that.. it's really too big & expensive these days to establish as a stand alone one club National event .... 99% of non-profit community car clubs just don't seem to have the massive reserve funding & ongoing working capital to risk.... and with many clubs now increasingly burdened by PL & application fees &  costs to do almost anything.. its getting tougher.
 It's NOT for profit.
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on December 20, 2015, 10:13:49 PM
Friday 18th. Early paid entries confirmations and entrant number cards have been posted out now.. the first few dozen.. more to follow this week. If you have a PAID online entry now already..you will receive a confirmation letter and the windscreen  Camaro-Firebird NatsEntrant ID card in the post this week.
     First few dozen are from people who paid and entered ONLINE.. the next lot is the posted in entries which have now been a steady stream.
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on December 21, 2015, 07:52:37 PM
Update Dec 21st...  In preparation for the March Easter 2016.. Nationals.. we today welcome the Tumut Rotary Club's experienced catering logistics legendary abilities for the Nats Sunday Night final outdoor event .... another great locally secured group involvement .. benefiting everybody.     This is not an easy job or venue being totally outdoors with a lot of prep.. but knowing locally their ability & track record.. they're the # 1 choice & we have them.
   Everybody gets a feed on  Sunday included in the Nat's entry.. and mainly locally source produce.   Just hope for good weather.
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: Zoltan on December 22, 2015, 08:45:46 AM
Yay!

I've registered, I can't remember if I've paid, how can I check?
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on December 22, 2015, 07:10:55 PM
Update Dec 22nd.. entries now coming in very steadily. .. posting out "posted in" entrants letters and Entry #'s today for those that have since Nov 15 paid in.
 
also today we received the first WA driving over entrant.. 1st gen Camaro.. .. now that's a drive..!

(Peter.. I have not seen a entry payment come in but have you down as reserved early so your ok to hold off for another month or so if it helps..)

      If entries do keep coming in as they have this week.. the event will fill up by late February. Still plenty of accommodation at places like the Tumut Motor Inn if needed (02) 6947 4523 .
     The dates are  EASTER Long Weekend 2016 - March Friday 25th- Sunday 27th (Late)
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: 73Transam on December 27, 2015, 06:35:41 AM
Hi Dave,
Can't wait for this event it's going to be huge with a awesome arrange of car's. To those members from the AMCCA who would like to come i have 4 rooms left just PM me.
Regards,
Alan
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on January 11, 2016, 12:12:15 AM
10 Weeks to go....

(https://pontiworld.com.au/usfordsp/images/images/CFUSNatsLONG%20Logo.jpg)
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on January 19, 2016, 10:01:36 PM
9 weeks to go and now past 50% capacity..  most Events tend to double in the last 6 weeks.. so looking good for a pretty full event..  Down in Tumut again this weekend tightening up the screws..
(https://pontiworld.com.au/usfordsp/images/images/CFUSNatsLONG%20Logo.jpg)
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on January 25, 2016, 07:28:21 PM
8 weeks to go

While entry forms and pre-entries are continuing to come in .. currently if you have entered and paid longer then 2 weeks back & not received a written letter & confirmation back now  with your Entrant # windscreen card.. please contact me. Otherwise.. entries will continue till we max out.

Onging preparation...in Tumut this weekend.. there will be a casual photo session for some future press requirements.. if anybody is in the region with their US vehicles..  let me know. There is some incredible high country, historic & iconic locations in and around the town for pictures.   Actually trying to set up a Fly Fishing intro to... as something a bit different again on the Sunday if anybody has time... in the perfect, clean, flowing snowy mountains river system.. see how this goes..

(http://www.cfusnats.com/uploads/4/5/5/2/45522849/5272064_orig.jpg) (http://www.planbooktravel.com.au/businesses/nsw/tumut/tours/fly-fishing-tumut/ATDW_Landscape__EA83_235.JPG)  (https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nNLpyCFDNeg/default.jpg)  (http://nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=11104.0;attach=1450;image)

Link to the Elton John Tribute show booked in the historic Montreal Theater for all entrants . Easter Saturday Night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbn7r5wn7tg  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbn7r5wn7tg)
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on January 28, 2016, 08:47:28 PM
Tumut this weekend.. if anybody is wanting to turn up this weekend for a photo opportunity in Tumuts main street.. Saturday afternoon.. join in.. let me know plz.

ALSO.. looking to secure some help .. Friday 3-7pm.. Saturday 8.30 to about noon..judging...

Sunday Night about 10 people from about 5.30pm on an off..

Anybody thats available please note yourself here..
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: 73Transam on January 29, 2016, 02:53:13 AM
HI Dave,
I am available Friday night and Saturday for judging as you already know.
Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on January 29, 2016, 11:13:30 PM
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xbn7r5wn7tg/maxresdefault.jpg) https://youtu.be/xbn7r5wn7tg?t=37 (https://youtu.be/xbn7r5wn7tg?t=37) (http://losttumut.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1412780_10153348616974115_7769066530622123520_o.jpg)   .. in the very old restored Montreal Theater.... hoping the walls make this place depth & soul..


      During this weekend.. .....specifically for the Nats entrants.. in Tumut.. as part of the co-operation with Tumut Council..   finalizing arrangements  for special parking if needed.. for the Easter Saturday night Nats event at the Montreal Theater... envisaged now for the street outside the theater  to be closed off completely for about 75-100 vehicles parking.. for the evening.. so  for those not wanting to leave your cars at the motels.. or staying further out. etc.. you can come to town..park in the reserved parking.. lock up your car.. the uniformed Tumut SES is overseeing the security aspects ..  Will make a good photo shoot on its own I expect...  Also idea for those coming into town to eat in town.. good parking from 6pm to 11pm just for the entrants US entered vehicles.
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: Phillip123 on January 31, 2016, 02:42:50 AM
Firebird Trans Am is so rare to be found these days. These guys really surprised me with their enthusiasm at their age  :cheers:

http://www.musclecarszone.com/look-at-the-best-pontiac-firebird-trans-am-car-that-also-won-an-award-at-sema-this-hurst-edition-is-more-than-perfect/ (http://www.musclecarszone.com/look-at-the-best-pontiac-firebird-trans-am-car-that-also-won-an-award-at-sema-this-hurst-edition-is-more-than-perfect/)
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: knight2000 on January 31, 2016, 09:49:03 PM
I have already register and paid ....also booked the hotel cant wait for this one !!!! :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on January 31, 2016, 11:33:59 PM
    LOTS AND LOTS went together this weekend in tightening up the screws in Tumut..
SES.. looking after the closed off street for about 75 cars parking on Saturday night confirmed.. council confirmed street closure request in place for the evening as a late request add on.. just for this event.. try getting that done this way in cities or big country towns.. 
  Had local regional radio station tape an 18 minute interview and review of whats going on.  Arranged  with Adelong pub.. which is 15 minutes away .. to be catering for those doing the Run#1 out to the Gold mine.. and the NWP tour guide to be on hand to do at least 2 - 3 tours from noon Good Friday.. as well as Sunday.
  As 90% of food places are closed on Good Friday.. have also as extra.. arranged with Rotary.. for a optional limited to first 200 persons 4pm till 7pm . ...decent $8 per head BBQ/ meat/fish / Salad & tea & Coffee at the Railway station.   Tumut has a McDonalds and a smaller Pizza place open and one pub open from what I can get advance confirmations on Good Friday but  we need to eat & many getting there Thursday & Friday earlier then dinner etc... .but like most places outside of fastfood.. . .most are shut.. so the Rotary guys have stepped up .. again..  They just did a 2,200 person catering job for Visy.. who are HUGE in the region of plantation timber.. (and apparently the largest container exporter of wood out of the country).
   Did other arrangements that will be talked about a bit later.   
  For the Saturday afternoon street closure.. /Display... Each block of the two blocks can hold comfortably 75 cars each min.. maybe 90 if needed. Have to we aware for commonsense reasons not to park opening doors on each other. .or over street fire pipe outlets. Fire Station which is in town.. is moving its assets out for the Saturday afternoon if need be.  Sydney Event DJ John McCoy-Lancaster to be on the mic in the main street during the 1pm-4pm time slot.   
    Sunday both Adelong and Talbingo prepared for visitors.. more on that later.
   Thank you to Allan from Wagga for taking the time to trailer his very neat 69 over to Tumut for a very usable series of shots.. 

   ANY AMCCA member who wants to go.. inc non GM owners  YOU ARE SPECIFICALLY WELCOME..

(http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/tumutimages_154.jpg)
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on February 01, 2016, 12:18:06 AM
7 weeks to go..


As many going to the Tumut Nats will visit the very small town of  "Talbingo" for the first time..  check this link.. will all start to be more interesting when you see whats actually happened..

http://www.speedwayandroadracehistory.com/junee-talbingo-speedway.html (http://www.speedwayandroadracehistory.com/junee-talbingo-speedway.html)
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on February 07, 2016, 11:05:23 PM
6 Weeks to go..

http://www.cfusnats.com/uploads/4/5/5/2/45522849/natsfinal__call.pdf (http://www.cfusnats.com/uploads/4/5/5/2/45522849/natsfinal__call.pdf)

Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats update
        Australia... TUMUT NSW  Easter 2016.
        For those going.. From Noon Friday till Sunday night will go in a flash..
        For those who don't know about it.. your update is here.. 6 weeks out.

       For those entered.. your updates are also on cfusnats.com but you will ..mid March . .get the program in detail posted to you. Please check it. .A LOT Is happening.. Lots... Entries continue and are welcome. See;cfusnats.com

        I can NOT under estimate .. the things that you will be able to do at Tumut.. unlike ANY .. ANY .. club type event we have ever done..or any we have EVER attended.. I can't say what I want to say as the events for the entrants..first up.. but barring crook weather or something we  cant work against.. this should be one of the  best GM Muscle Car family events every staged.
        You will remember this for all the right reasons I expect.. and importantly want to come back to the Tumut Region again..
        If you have a paid entry ($99 for a couple & one applicable car).. you will be posted a detailed program around the 15th March.
Dave Clee


Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on February 12, 2016, 06:01:45 PM
Updates on more accoomation left later next week again but tonight (Friday night)  Tumut Motor Inn on the edge of the main CBD street has ONE room left .. a family type room.. min 3 night stay..  Walk to main street show & Saturday & Sunday Nights events...Wollworths supermarket... McDonalds.. pub..   police lockup.....
Tumut Motor Inn
Edge of CBD
Cnr Wynyard St & Snowy Mountains Hwy, Tumut NSW 2720
Telephone: (02) 6947 4523

Friday Night Feed now available in the Tumut  Bowling Club for those who want it.. (as most places outside McDonalds in the country are closed on Good Friday) - The Golf Club will be featured in the program sent to entrants.
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on February 15, 2016, 08:23:50 AM
Update Feb 15th: Motels have limited accommodation left - a fresh regional check is being done this week..and listed in the MOTELS link above.
     Decision to do a huge aerial shot using a helicopter over around 60 vehicles bringing in the Chevy Bowtie & Pontiac V logos..underlined with a 30 mtr banner of The Muscle Car Lives... a image if done right will stamp the time & location -  and go around the world automotive world - like the last one we did in 1988. Special thanks there to a few above the cut guys who are helping on this. More details for entrants in the Nats program being mailed out on March 12th to paid entrants.
     We welcome the decision by Tumut Bowling Club to be open Good Friday evening for dinner service with good food. Its was the larger capacity venue needed as most places now are closed on Good Friday around the country.
     Fifty street vertical banners have been ordered.. covering Chevrolet, Pontiac, Firebird,  Camaro with the CFUSNats logo over it. These will we used though the weekend.. and auctioned off on Sunday night to help recoup some funds.
     350 Nats shirts have arrived ex the US and in place.. left overs are being sold off at the event. Every paid entrant gets one included. Those that have seen them . particularly the women who know more then most blokes about fabrics.. commented on the quality.
     Nats vehicle awards.. are being prepared as we speak. Something different.
 * * For those that may be time tight over Easter...which many are.... and want to enter for the Saturday afternoons street show.. please contact Dave via cfusnats@gmail.com
     
(http://www.cfusnats.com/uploads/4/5/5/2/45522849/387052_orig.jpg)
     
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on February 19, 2016, 07:34:41 PM
Friday 19th Update.. 5 weeks to go.

..just notes....
   *  The large image of the LOGO for the  Camaro Firebird Nationals is now set to be made for the overhead street banner in Wynyard Street Tumut..will be up in apparently 3 weeks time...
   * Few more feather banners also being made..restricted to 15 for use at the Nats and eventually auctioned on Sunday night. 
    * Locked in the judging list as shown on the site. Awards now being produced to match the list.
    * The Entire Saturday nights outlays have now been paid up in full and covered well in advance .and .... The Talbingo Sunday Run 3 is looking interesting as is the the Adelong Gold mine tours & good folk helping.. they  have  the sponsorship of the NRMA .. . The Turf Club has been paid for chair hire for the railway station sit out Friday night and Saturday morning.. well n advance.
    * The Montreal Theaters all paid... Over 300 Event T-Shirts have arrived from the USA all paid for.  The SES who are helping out voluntarily over the weekend ... expecting to help them if possible.
    * New shop posters showing " Coming Events" shop /notice board posters have been printed and dispatched yesterday to the council offices.. these might be a collectors item in years to come..  Tickets for the Saturday night printed.. Sundays numbered tour tickets done..wrist bands done..   
    * Lots of people still to pay but so be it.. hopefully they will.    Car numbers now over 110.. I'd sent out to many early entrants #'s to run in  sinc with their cars year.. and now falling back & filling up the holes with simply the next entry in so within maybe 2 weeks we'll get closer to the 150 mark number and in fact the ceiling of the event.  Better to have enough then too many..better people are looked after then herded  just can't cater for too many realistically. 
   * Meals for people with special needs will be available on Sunday night. Dinner Sunday is a hot Buffet..
    * Not much if ... any motels left with empty beds now either with this and other events in the region happening.... looks good for the townsfolk.
    * Next weekend will payout the caters in advance for about 300 people.... and the other half of the costs behind Sundays entertainment.. and remaining odds and ends continue to be covered.
     * Incase of crook weather Sunday.. the theater is running the movie "The Dressmaker" at 2pm.. $10 a head..  a chick flick but.. also on for those wanting out of the car stuff too..
   
Slowly.. little steps... getting there.
DC
Title: Tumut Update Feb 28th - 4 weeks to go.
Post by: ozpont on February 28, 2016, 10:36:23 AM
Tumut Update Feb 28th - 4 weeks to go.

Entries continue.. Tumut Visit & surrounds just completed..2nd last trip down before the event. The next will take down provisions and display components for the Nats. If your wanting to go best if possible to phone it it to PW. .takes about 90 seconds and done

Motels pretty much full..Aston Townhouse & Suites 02 69471999 has 4 rooms just come available... pretty perfect right in the main street. Tumut is as ready as can be now four weeks out. Talbingo which is part of Sunday, we have now a couple of Helicopters for entrants which want to take a flight over the snowy during the towns bigger markets is on.. choppers go approx 150kph in roughly a 25km radius..costs ($80 per person) . These will help with the aerial shot too.

At Adelong for part of Run#1 anytime from Friday 11am .. (check programe when its out) there is 4 gold ruins tours from 11am to 3pm and another 4 on Sunday. Sunday also you can get into the creek and pan for gold .. good for something you have probably never done.. Good Friday now got an array of eating places .. Adelong's main dinner and pub .who hosts a big bike rally yesterday is both typical country pub & good food..from 11am to 3pm on Easter Friday and Sunday. Friday too now the Tumut bowls club is open for groups with good parking and easy dinner.
The Show in Tumuts Main Street Saturday..watch out for markers of Fire hose outlets.. We have two full blocks to use of Wynyard st.. a lot of feather banners are being finished for it..but just on its own its a lovely country fell. Official opening & welcome to the entrants and guests by the Mayor at 2pm. More details in the program to be posted on the 12th March to each entrant.
      Run # 3 .. Sunday.. to Talbingo.. the small rebuilt town of 300 is the site of the SMH  man made lake..site of the large country style Sunday markets.....& community club thats balconies overlook a perfect picture...... There's also a big sorta interesting workshop in Talbingo..(designated as "Run # 3") limited to 8 groups of 25. at certain times only. More in the program Bus entry only.. have hired & paid for a bus & driver too ($5 per head). Can't say more.
Sunday nights final is a presentations.. the trophies or awards are a bit different.. they're ready later this week.. Note too no person can win more then one .. per the judging panel set up with the NSW PCCA & CFOC who are overseeing the Saturday am Judging at the railway Station.

Talking about the railway station.. as the last train left in the early 80's.. figured it needs something... Late Friday from 4pm to 8pm.. the registrations is open at the Station.. light refreshments there too for the entrants and company free inc 200 slices of locally (Batlow) made apple.


If your  having a "Wild Hogs" moment & feeling its about time for a road trip .. check cfusnats.com  (http://cfusnats.com)
More updates later.
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: Zoltan on February 28, 2016, 11:24:29 AM
Attn: 73TransAm - I sent you a message, just to confirm that my whole family is coming... not sure if you go the message, so please let me know if I have a suitable room and also where when and how to pay for the room, thanks!
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on March 03, 2016, 03:04:43 PM
Preview... CFUS nats street feather banners.. which wil be used all around the place on the weekend.  If in the end they  have not blown away.. we'll auction them off Sunday Night  :lol:
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on March 05, 2016, 01:51:10 PM
Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Cars Update....

Update March 5th: 
    Easter Saturday...Official opening of the Nats is at 2pm in  the Main Street (Wynyard St Tumut)  - by the Mayor of Tumut.. All Welcome.

    Sunday... There is more to do then time.. but at Talbingo. .the site of the large markets and part of the run... an aerial captured formation of the Chevrolet Logo by Chevrolets and the Pontiac V logo by Pontiacs on Sunday Morning at Talbingo..to remain in place for a few hours.. 
    Two Helicopters on hand for entrants who want to take a fight over the region roughly 25sq km . Cost is $80 each.. pretty much a very unique experience up over the Snowy Hydra Scheme, lakes and Kosciuszko National Park.
    Flights are 10 minutes and start at 10am at Talbingo..till mid afternoon .. Part of Sundays  Run # 3.
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: 73Transam on March 06, 2016, 07:27:26 AM
HI All,

Hope you are all getting your cars ready for this huge event, here is the following meeting places on the Friday morning.

Pheasents Nest 7.30am for a 7.45am departure.

BP Marulan Southbound 8.30am for a 8am departure fuel stop.

BP Gundagai 11.15am departure 12. lunch and fuel stop.

Getting into Tumut around 1PM settle into your rooms and afternnon events if you wish.

Please express where you would like to meet so i can give the main leader your details so we make sure we have everyone.

Cheers,

Alan Morrison

PCCA NSW SOCIAL EVENTS
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: 73Transam on March 06, 2016, 07:29:24 AM
HI All,

Those wishing to travel down on the Thursday we will be meeting at BP Marulan Southbound at 10AM for a 10.30 Departure, those wishing to meet up before then we can meet at Pheasents nest Servo Southbound at 8.45AM For a 9AM Departure, please tell me where you will meet if travelling down the Thursday, Cant wait for this event its going to be huge:))

Cheers,

Alan Morrison
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: usmusclecars on March 06, 2016, 05:01:34 PM
Thanks Alan, we will see you at Pheasants Nest Friday morning  :cheers:
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: reba396 on March 06, 2016, 10:20:08 PM
Thanks for all your help Alan I will meet everyone at Marulan on Friday morning
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: Phillip123 on March 09, 2016, 11:11:25 PM
It should be great on Friday.
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: 97Vette on March 10, 2016, 12:40:03 PM
Looking forward to the weekend. We'll meet up at Marulan Friday morning. :cool:
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on March 11, 2016, 04:42:06 PM
14 days to go.
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       We have 21 entrant vacancies till full - 21 people or about 10 cars ..
     Entries can now also be phoned in 02 42571230, paid by C/C . Takes about 90 seconds.

March 11 : Motels.. Ashton Townhouse Tumut 02 6947 1999 has 1 room...  or at Batlow 30 minutes out Apple Motor Inn 02 6949 1342.   ALSO just notified Tumuts Farrington Motel had a couple of unsecured cancellations..  (02) 6947 1088   Try also Gundagai... with maybe lastminute.com.au (http://lastminute.com.au)

Leave's are changing.. temperature cooling... days will be daylight saving till a week after the nats.. (unlike Parkes where it caught us out Sunday night at the dish that very day...)

   Fridays Run # 1 is set  for Adelong in particular as early as 10am or so... to be busy with the Gold Mine tours from 11am, 12, 2pm & 3pm..  and the Adelong 1920's pub is open for lunch by special arrangement  till about 3pm. .. that street alone should resemble  Hot Augusts Nights old town ... Further up no the runt to the Sugar Pine Walk & Tumbarumba.. a few more coffee and pizza places are open to make your cruise and comfortable relaxed one...

Saturday's street show looks to be enough to fill the two large blocks... Saturday night will be alright too..

Sunday looks good.....and an easy day with friends and or family....!

The Program will be finished this weekend.. and in the mail to those entered going.. please read it .. lots of good options for you & anybody entered with you. There are things in the program that are not public knowledge..... ( If you have not received a Letter with your entrant windscreen # card.. we don't know about you... if so email cfusnats@gmail.com (http://cfusnats@gmail.com))


.. and how far is it to Tumut......??  :bolt:
Title: CFUS Nats program released. 11 days to go
Post by: ozpont on March 13, 2016, 09:16:30 PM
Nats Program now finished mainly emailed via PDF.. came out well.. surprised myself a bit.. usually pretty crook.. this time only crook.. but its done.
   For those without emails I've had some printed off today and will be posted out. Have a hundred copies in B&W printed too which will be at the nats.
   If you have entered.. and paid.. or entered with a pay at entry.. and have an entrant # . .and did not today get an email from me with the Nats program.. then we have a problem with your email address to cfusnats@gmail.com please contact me.

   About at the entry limit now.. few more from Victoria in the last week.. looks like . .subject to no shows and any more in the next few weeks.. about 130 cars. and that is fine. .manageable and within function limits.  Its not held in a sports field or fenced area..but as 98% of all in Tumut accommodation is now gone.  the numbers have worked out well.
  Dave
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: silverz on March 16, 2016, 11:07:54 AM
Hi Alan,
We're just back from our Mekong cruise. We will join the Friday morning group at Pheasants Nest.
Cheers, Bob and Susan.
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: DazTurner on March 16, 2016, 01:42:59 PM
Guys,

We have 1x room available in our motel in Tumut. (Due to a cancellation)
It is being held for us today (before being resisted)

If anyone is wanting a room... $85/night let us know.
Off street parking, AMAROO Motel Tumut.

Other 28 rooms are all Camaro families.

Daz
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on March 18, 2016, 12:21:00 PM
7 Days to go.. something for the all .. just hope the weather is kind..
Special overseen  -  parking street closures in place for evening as well.
Sunday looks good.. weather forecast is clear... :cool:

Going down to Tumut for the Last preliminary trip tomorrow..back same day.
Had the Ute fixed after it met up with Skippy a few weeks back.   
Leaving to go down on Thursday AM.. be carefully of country driving at night.
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: 73Transam on March 19, 2016, 09:04:04 AM
HI All,

Hope you are all getting your cars ready for this huge event, here is the following meeting places on the Friday morning.

Phesents Nest 7.30am for a 7.45am departure.

BP Marulan Southbound 8.30am for a 9am departure fuel stop.

BP Gundagai 11.15am departure 12. lunch and fuel stop.

Getting into Tumut around 1PM settle into your rooms and afternoon events if you wish.

Please express where you would like to meet so i can give the main leader your details so we make sure we have everyone.

CONTACT ROSS BUTLIN ON 0411342741 BETWEEN 9 AND 11AM

Cheers,

Alan Morrison

PCCA NSW SOCIAL EVENTS
Title: 5 days to go
Post by: ozpont on March 20, 2016, 09:00:50 AM
5 days to go .

 CFUS Nats programs were emailed & mailed over the last week to persons entered, If you don't have one please email cfusnat@gmail.com.
 Well done to those that got in and are helping to make this event possible Judging crews and doorman and probably at times just grabbing somebody bigger and uglier then me to help out might happen, well bigger anyway...

Accommodation at Tumut..?? - also check Gundagai close by - TUMUT's Aston Townhouse & Suites 02 69471999 & Farrington Motel (02) 6947 1088 has a two rooms just come available 11 March...
    Posters like the one below are all about Tumuts CBD in prep for the main street closure.   
I was in Tumut most of the day Saturday before returning Wollongong.. just I guess like a wedding or other special event there is a bucket of things to see though..
   Open yesterday too & will be next Saturday is the Tumut Potters next to the Railway Station....they make stuff out of clay... from historic model houses to pots and lots of other stuff the miss's may like..some blokes in there too doing its..That's part of the old Railway Station Good Shed..Just wish I had the time and ability to do what they do there.. lifes always a rush...
    But ONE LITTLE moment of relaxing..came when lookin out from the old railway station on this perfect day....( which is the later Friday and Saturday AM meeting point)... I looked up across the road.. and maybe by "Divine intervention".. there's a tin shed. across the road about 100 mtres away..turns out it is a privately run boutique Beer maker.. a mini bar.. some rough & ready outdoor seating.. and they make not just one or two.. but 9 different types of beers.. Two Mates started it.. http://www.trbc.com.au/our-beers/ (http://www.trbc.com.au/our-beers/)     Including "redneck Ale" & "Squealing Pig Ale"...   
   
     There is MORE TO DO IN TUMUT.. More to do around Tumut, Adelong, Sugar Pine Walk, Talblingo / Snowy Hydro  then ANY of us will get time to do.. but boy..should the weather be good..this will be the best location YET I've ever been to for a regional car event, & the co-operation of local government is outstanding. RECOMMENDED TO ANY CLUB FOR SERIOUS EVENT STAGING.
      It's Australia at its best.
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on March 22, 2016, 05:29:39 PM
3 days to go

Looking for motel..  (4pm Tuesday.. One Motel room available 3 nights.. just down the road from the Theater & two blocks to town - 2 bed self contained in town if needed. email dave on  cfusnats@gmail.com .)
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: ozpont on March 28, 2016, 04:09:13 PM
All over pretty much now.
127 entries
about 114 cars
Lots of couple's & lots of families.

Things to do too that  were also educational for older and younger minds..
Recommend Adelong Gold mines gets an UP hill elevator built in ....
Saturday nights entertainment seemed to go over especially well.. even two blocks down the road apparently..

Thank you to all those that helped big and small. It takes a full skilled staff to do an operation in a hospital.. not just one person.. and this event take the is same dedication & help.

Lots of perfect weather and a heap more to do that we had time for .. but as an introduction to the region many did not know much about.. it's been an eye opener.
The township from the Lady Mayoress who addressed the crowd on Saturday afternoon in the main street... to the  General Manager Bob Stewart appreciated the good character of the entrants.. the cars. . the visit..  It meant more to them then we first realized.. hence  why Tumuts General Manager took the personal time to come to the presentations last night.

That's its.. Tumut 2016 Nats.   Go visit again when  you have time  when possible - maybe cap it off by doing the drive from Tumut to Cooma to Canberra.. (not during winter but). 180kms comparable to driving Route 66 at times or driving by the beautiful mountainside without the rush... you will realize it only by doing it.   But Tumut's.. 4.5 hrs from Sydney.. 6 hours from Melbourne.

More images uploading on www.cfusnats.com (http://www.cfusnats.com).

Good video of Saturday afternoon up on youtube too.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmB_ZDQJXJg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmB_ZDQJXJg)


(http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/cfwndronesat2_142.jpg)
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: DazTurner on March 28, 2016, 05:20:32 PM
What a top weekend, seriously awesome weekend, breathtaking countryside drives, great food, great town (Tumut), the tour of T3 was just awesome, the family and I had a wonderful time, good to see some of our AMCCA mates down there too. Definitely one for the slander when it runs next (possibly in 2 years time fingers crossed).
Huge thank you to Dave Clee, his wife, daughter and staff for an unreal event. Everybody I spoke too had a top time and the Tumut locals want us all back again.
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: Zoltan on March 28, 2016, 09:02:04 PM
Indeed, what an awesome weekend...  :thumb: I ended up clocking up 705 MILES!!
Great place, great people, great cars, great weather and just a great vibe...!

Ditto on the huge thank you to Dave Clee... what an outstanding job!
 :way:  :thank:


Also, big thank you to all the people who helped put it all together. Dave & his crew, Frank and his family... the judges, the "volunteers" it took so much from so many and I have to say, everyone was happy (even my wife, so that just says a LOT!!!)

THANK YOU ALL!!
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: silverz on March 28, 2016, 09:23:56 PM
 :what: :omg:
Congratulations Dave and Clee family and also to the other tireless organisers of the CFOCOA and the Pontiac club, etc. Brilliant Elton Jack show, delicious buffet, great presentation night and band and quality T-shirts.
It was obvious and much appreciated that all of the above at this amazing well organised event was VERY HEAVILLY subsidised, thanks again to Dave! Unexpected warm cloudless weather, picturesque lakeside cruising, roof off to Talbingo, spotting numerous kangaroos and some people even sighting emus!
Over 24 AMCCA in attendance and congratulations to all trophy winners including Alan and his mean red T/A, (thanks again for your efforts Alan), Ross and Cheryl, their incredible ’96 Firebird picking up a trophy and Peter’s well deserved win for his immaculate ’72 Nova. The camaraderie of the NSW, VIC, ACT and SA clubs was matched by the friendly Tumut locals, even though their town had been taken over by 100’s of muscle cars. I hope Tumut benefits from a big influx of people and pesos next year. The Warbys will attempt to break their own 30 yr old 500 kph plus world water speed record on Blowering Dam using a new jet engine speed boat.
HEADS UP GUYS! Any upcoming events with the Clee stamp on it . . . BE THERE!!
Cheers, Bob and Susan.
 :thank: :way: :bow: :bow: :bow: :burnout:
Title: Re: Camaro Firebird & US Muscle Car Nats 2016
Post by: 69DirtyRat on March 28, 2016, 10:00:30 PM
Hopefully next year I'll go?