doing exactly that (driving 3 hours) in August but replace the green grass with 150,000 sq ft of indoor space (EY Center Ottawa DRIVEN), to join 300 pre-selected cars to display to the paying public (15k+) to enjoy some cool cars.driving in a straight line for 3hrs just to park on the grass is not what the C8 is built for and not my idea of fun.
Niagara Escarpment has the best roads in the country this side of the Rockies
I look forward to your and Zeeman28A’s next cruise through Muskoka, Haliburton and KawarthasFunny I have always found that the participants are the better part of the show. When Zeeman28A used to organize the Niagara Cruises he recognized that some drove a long way to join up with the group with a bit later starting times. Muskoka, Haliburton and Kawartha Lakes were other destinations but I guess they are just straight line crappy roads.
Staring at the ass end of another car for 2 hours is not my idea of fun!I will not be attending, as I will be leading a cruise that day with a group of 25 C8s in Niagara.
Out of 300 Corvettes in attendance at Bayfield, you might get max 25-30 C8s.
Funny you say that, I like leading the group, but I love being number 4 or 5 and chasing a few high power machines in front of me.Staring at the ass end of another car for 2 hours is not my idea of fun!
Not to mention the accordion effect.
If that's what you like to do, good. LOL
Sadly Zeeman28A, Stan, is no longer with us. Stan was famous for his downtown Toronto HDR's "Hot Dog Runs" which were indeed about the folks involved not so much the cars. There are plaques to his memory at various spots in the Toronto area. He is missed.I look forward to your and Zeeman28A’s next cruise through Muskoka, Haliburton and Kawarthas
Corvette Club of Windsor, we caravan up Friday afternoon to participate in the road cruise at 7:00 pm but I think I am the only CCF member 1 BAD 9T9. See y'all there on both Friday and Saturday just as we have done in the past. Great show but get there early on Saturday if you want to be inside Clan Gregor Square. Last year many late arrivals had to park outside on the roadside.Wondering if we should make lists of who’s going to upcoming events like this one (and others) so people know which forum members are in attendance.
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For a 300+ Vette show, only 3 C8’s does not sound like a lot to show for.
Still deciding to make the drive up. If you are going feel free to add your name to the list above.
Oh I heard about Stan’s cruises. I am part of the HDR FB group, it’s one of the 3 groups where I “organize” my cruises.Sadly Zeeman28A, Stan, is no longer with us. Stan was famous for his downtown Toronto HDR's "Hot Dog Runs" which were indeed about the folks involved not so much the cars. There are plaques to his memory at various spots in the Toronto area. He is missed.
What's CWO doing this year? Are you driving up as a group Saturday morning?Its been probably year after year one of the favourite Vette shows cars coming from all over Ontario and the USA. Most Corvette shows barely attract 100 Corvettes and a lot of them usually include other cars. Simcoe is a example they get a good turn out of Corvettes approx. 75 last year I believe mixed in with other cars once again its very popular because there are so may craft vendors in the park for the ladies to visit. Our Crown Show for example always attracts 150 + Vettes, our club also ran the Anderson show (Woodstock) since day one until Anderson decided they were no longer interested in holding the show. So we went on our own
I wasn’t suggesting that it was, nor was I suggesting that you attend. I was replying to @Neils comment about the number of C8s that might be there.Looking at 30 parked C8s
is not as fun as driving in the group of 30 corvettes at good pace on some great roads.
I have attended the Bayfield Show several times and always enjoyed it.Estimated 330 to 350 Corvettes in the park in this quaint little town of Bayfield in 2022. Check it out on Facebook
I'd be looking for the closest tree, but my Wife would certainly be upset about it.I have attended the Bayfield Show several times and always enjoyed it.
Last year after driving 3 hours to get there I found there was only one public bathroom available for 700 people. I found that unacceptable and unnecessary in this day and age.
I don’t plan to attend again.
No, driving in a straight line to get to a track where the real curves are is where the real fun is. Most fun you can have with your clothes on!driving in a straight line for 3hrs just to park on the grass is not what the C8 is built for and not my idea of fun.
Niagara Escarpment has the best roads in the country this side of the Rockies
Yes CWO is planning on attending and I am planning to be there. Not sure exactly how many but I believe last year at least 20 made the trip, likely more.What's CWO doing this year? Are you driving up as a group Saturday morning?
Are you driving up as a group?Yes CWO is planning on attending and I am planning to be there. Not sure exactly how many but I believe last year at least 20 made the trip, likely more.
I have nothing against this show, or other shows nor do I discourage anyone from attending. It’s just not my scene.Man let me tell you, tough crowd in ON. Here in QC if there would be a dozen shows people would pick a couple and show up to them irrelevant of location, height of the grass, location of the sun, reputation of the town, types of cars present etc. It’s all about hanging out with like minded people and letting the public have something cool to check out.
I see this event is quite divided, some like it some don’t (jury still out on which gathering tops it) and some are more into cruising/driving than car shows.
For those into “cruising” you would have lost your minds last week (I loved it) being completely jammed up in downtown Grand Prix traffic, moving 1” per 5 min in the main area, while crowds of people piled the sidewalks snapping pics of all the cool rides on the street.
Either way, I created this thread to get a feel for what this gathering is like and if it is one of the biggest and it sounds like it is (300-350 vettes). My objective was to come down to ON at least once for one of the bigger events and this one seems to be the grand daddy of them all (minus the Kingston one which is now no more).
Still tracking those in attendance, will PM a couple people here who have not answered to see if more are going.
Thanks !!!