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Event Coverage NSRA Louisville

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 65pacecar, Aug 6, 2021.

  1. 65pacecar
    Joined: Sep 22, 2010
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    Any word or pictures on the turnout this year? Thinking about heading over tomorrow.
     
  2. FityFive
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    I can’t report on the vehicle count, but there was a very good turnout today.
     
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  3. 65pacecar
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    Thanks. Planning to make a run over tomorrow.
     
  4. FityFive
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    It was just reported that 8,988 registered participants this year at the NSRA Street Rod Nationals.
     
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  5. Jalopy Joker
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    all of those rides, and no one posting pics
     
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  6. 40Vert
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    Here are a few I took.
     

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  7. Jalopy Joker
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    Thanks for pics - appreciated
     
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  8. deathrowdave
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    Thanks for the memories
     
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  9. I'm here, but didn't take any pictures besides my car 37 Chevy Ute.
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    Busier than last year, as said almost 9000 registered. But that includes pre-reg that didn't make it. Still decent turnout. Very rough guess about 2/3 are 49-up.
     
  10. nor6304
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    I'm not really complaining Just thinking out loud I guess I went down on Thursday Left on Sat Highest # I saw was 8700 something So thinking probably around 9000 cars registered I enjoyed the show but was sitting there thinking how much it has changed I know they say if you don't like the car - walk on past it & I walked past many - many I just wonder what some of the people are thinking with some of the cars they are entering in the show grounds Some of them I just ran past them shaking my head thinking how can this be a show car I have 5 old cars 4 are pre 49 So that is kinda my thing I enjoyed my weekend I just think it is probably less than 20% pre 49 Going back next year (Lord willing ) Saw a lot of friends made over the years Made some new 1's this year All in all a good weekend just changed a lot
     
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  11. Ryan
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    9000 cars at a car show? Honestly, that sounds like my worst nightmare.
     
  12. Gabby
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    The last time I was there was 29 years ago with 14,000 pre 1949 cars registered. Now open to cars up to 1991 and pulled 9000 cars. Sad, very sad.
     
  13. cornfield county
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    The post 48 rule change was a mistake.
     
  14. kabinenroller
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    The 30 year rolling rule is just another way for N$RA to get more $$$. It was better when there were two separate divisions, pre ‘48 & post ‘48.
     
  15. 40ragtopdown
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    Thanks for the pictures.
     
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  16. cornfield county
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    That I believe is what they thought. What was the highest number of registered cars several years ago, something close to 15,000? I was there, can't recall what year that was but it was before the year change.
    Didn't quite work out like they thought.
     
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  17. i.rant
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    For those of you who only want a pre 49 show check out the Frog Follies in Evansville Indiana,usually fourth weekend in August.
     
  18. continentaljohn
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    Cool pictures and thanks for sharing, I have to ask what’s the skinny on the two original looking 1932 ford barn finds?
     
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  19. BamaMav
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    One thing you have to consider is the climate we are in right now due to the pandemic and all kept a lot of folks from going. You can't blame folks for trying to keep themselves healthy.

    Events that big are great if you enjoy big crowds, but myself I had rather go to a smaller event with 100 cars or less. I don't like large crowds of people at any kind of event, so I don't go to many larger ones.
     
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  20. Ryan, you my friend define the word enigma, you avoid situations where there are a lot of people and large car shows yet you created the largest hot rod & custom site with a enormous on line presence and I thank you for that! HRP
     
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  21. Petejoe
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    Normally too hot, too crowded, too much walking, streets are too congested and hotel rooms are impossible to find but I do enjoy the vendors, swap meet and seeing old friends.
    The year change really ruined it.
    I do enjoy seeing the pictures. Thanks.
     
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  22. joel
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    Our club had 8 cars with 10 members and all pre 48. WE relaxed in the shade, shopped, met some cool new people and had a good time. I enjoy a lot of the later models at least to the mid 70s. It was hot.
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    I took these because you almost never see one outside a museum and there are a couple of guys on here doing builds. 39 Guy is one I think. I didn't get to talk to the owner so I don't know the drivetrain.
     
  23. That 39 convertible sedan is beautiful. HRP
     
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  24. Boones
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    Terry you taking care of my 49-51 ute..
     
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  25. Blake 27
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    I'm not trying to hi-jack this thread,but there was another titled (I think) NSRA2021. It was loaded with 32s.
    Any one know what happened to it?
     
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  26. Moriarity
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    it got deleted for having too many off topic billet wheels
     
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  27. okiedokie
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    I have yet to attend an auto event that I did not enjoy. Some maybe more than others, but from a local 25 car rod run/car show of the past to this years 9,000 car NSRA nats, I always find a way to enjoy it. Been doing it for 60 years, gonna keep doing it as long as I can.
     
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  28. Blake 27
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    I counted about 49 great photos, two off topic. Is two too many to post? (grammar lesson)
     
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  29. Moriarity
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    I could go look again but there were far more than 2 that were off topic. and 1 is too many to post. this is a hotrod forum and not a street rod forum
     
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