The 6th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show, hosted by Firebird Nation of North America, Inc., is your MUST-MAKE show! Located at Saratoga Auto Museum in Saratoga Springs NY, 110 Avenue of the Pines in the Spa State Park, July 5, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Rain Date Sunday July 6, 2008. The show is a fund raiser for Special Olympics Saratoga. We are on the Big Field again for 2008 and expect 150+ Firebirds. All Firebirds, Formulas, Trans Ams, Firehawks, GTAs, Bandits, Machos, Show Cars, Street Cars, Race Cars, Survivors, Classics, Cruisers, Drivers and works in progress... are welcomed to attend. Join your Firebird friends and family. See Birds from eleven states and Canada.  Vendor Spaces available.

Minimum donation of $5 required for registration.  We ask that you be very generous.  Most participants give between $20 and $50.  We especially thank those who have previously given $100 and up!  All money raised goes to Special Olympics Saratoga.

Dash Plaques & Goodie bags to the 1st 150 Firebird arrivals!

Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in all classes which will be divided into 1st Gen includes 67-69, 2nd Gen-I includes 70-76, 2nd Gen-II includes 77-81, 3rd Gen includes 82-92, 4th Gen includes 93-02, and Super Street includes all years with aftermarket Turbo, Supercharger, Nitros, or tubbed.

Other trophies include Special Olympics Athlete Choice, Coaches Choice, Mangino Pontiac Dealer Choice, Saratoga Auto Museum Choice, and Jumbo Best of Show.

Resin Oval awards are back for 2008 and Special Olympics athletes will pick their Favorite 25 Firebirds for Special Olympics participant ribbon awards.

$2.00 Hotdogs, $1.00 beverages, $15.00 Show T-Shirts, raffles, prizes, and 50-50 raffle. DJ Nolan will spin records to keep you entertained. Museum passes & group price admission available to all Firebird drivers & passengers! All show proceeds will be donated to Special Olympics Saratoga.  Car haulers & trailers are not a problem. We have plenty of room for truck & trailer parking near the show grounds if you want to trailer your Bird.

Friday July 4, 2008: All Firebird Cruise assembles 5:00 p.m. in front of Saratoga Auto Museum.   This organized ten mile cruise leaves at 5:30 p.m. with SSPD Police Escort (lights & sirens) through the historic city of Saratoga Springs past Saratoga Lake, the Saratoga thoroughbred horse track, and the Saratoga Gaming and Raceway to Mr. Ed’s Ice Cream and Pizza Station.  

The Classes:
1st Gen        1967-1969
2nd Gen-I    1970-1976
2nd Gen-II    1977-1981
3rd Gen        1982-1992
4th Gen        1993-2002
Super Street: all tubbed, nitros, aftermarket super charger, aftermarket turbo.

The trophies:
1st, 2nd, 3rd place for each class plus
Athlete Choice
Coaches Choice
Dealer Choice
Museum Choice
Best of Show

Other awards:
Sponsored Oval Awards
Participant Ribbons


Display Rules for car show:
Hood & trunk open
Convertible tops up
T-tops installed
Driver’s side window down
Dash card and judging sheet on driver’s side dash
No For Sale signs allowed
Please do not disturb the judges while they are judging. Their time is limited to get the judging done.

All Participants please leave your bicycles and dogs at home.  Spectators will not be allowed to bring dogs or bikes onto the grounds.

Read about our previous shows in HPP online Events.

For more information or to pre-register, e-mail tsmith24@earthlink.net  with Subject Line: Firebird Show.  

The forecast calls for 150+ Firebirds, Formulas, Trans Ams, SEs, CEs, Anniversary cars, etc under high scattered clouds and temps starting around 70 in the morning but rising nicely to low 80s by late afternoon.

All Birds will flock to the large grassy field adjacent to the Saratoga Auto Museum and show off their colors while participants and enthusiasts wander about the field in awe!

See you there.  

A number of folks have asked about Fireworks on the July 4-5 All Firebird Lawn Show weekend.  There will be Fireworks on Friday night after the All Firebird Cruise at the Saratoga Racino.  Here is a YouTube link to the 2007 fireworks at the Racino:  
Cut & paste this link
http://youtube.com/watchv=82gPpBUxbxU&feature=related  

All money raised goes to Special Olympics.

Join us for the show.

The Friday night All Firebird Cruise is Free!  

This will be the biggest Saratoga show yet! The 6th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show 2008.

Preregistrations are at an all time high.

On target for 150+ Firebirds on the lawn.

More trophies, more awards, more Firebirds, more fun.

This is your Must Make Show!

7 weeks to go.

Contact tsmith24@earthlink.net for show flyer, directions, registration form, and hotel info.

See you there.

tom.  

Here are a few important reminders:

1.  If you plan to stay at the official show hotel with FNONA, Inc. club members and non-member show participants, the deadline for reservations is fast approaching.  You must book your room at the Fairfield Inn by Marriott before June 6, 2008 by calling their toll free number 1-866-368-6900 to get the Firebird Show Rate.  Any rooms not booked in our block will be given to the general public after June 6 and you risk not being able to get a room at the hotel.

2. The 2008 All Firebird Cruise to Mr. Ed’s Ice Cream and Pizza Station is free but we ask everyone to pre-register.  To pre-register, just drop an e-mail to tsmith24@earthlink.net that says you will attend the cruise.  The cruise is open to all FNONA members and non-member Firebird drivers.  Pre-registration by e-mail is requested by June 30.  Ed has asked for a head count to determine needed staff and food for the night.  The Cruise will stage at the Saratoga Auto Museum on Friday July 4, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.  At 5:30 we will Cruise to Mr. Ed’s with SSPD police escort arranged by FNONA member Joe Carey. There has been tremendous feedback from enthusiasts in anticipation of this event. We anticipate at least 50 Firebirds and probably more as long as the weather cooperates!  Please pre-register for the cruise.

3.  The All Firebird Lawn Show at Saratoga Auto Museum on July 5, 2008 (rain date July 6) is a fundraiser for Special Olympics.  For more show info, a registration form, directions, a show flyer, more hotel info, etc, just e-mail tsmith24@earthlink.net with subject line Firebird Show.

Thanks,
Tom in Saratoga Springs NY  

Just 3 weeks to go.  This will be the biggest blowout yet!

See you there.

Tom in Saratoga Springs NY
Show founder.  

THE 6th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show IS A GO FOR Saturday JULY 5.  PLEASE READ Time Table and Last Minute Details BELOW!

AccuWeather.com forecast for Saratoga Springs zip 12866 and the Friday night cruise is excellent.  This Cruise will be the best All Firebird Cruise yet with Saratoga Springs Police Department escort and good weather.  

AccuWeather.com forecast for Saturday calls for times of clouds and Sun.  Local weather people at WTEN.com
say rain will stay 30 miles south of Saratoga for Saturday.  

Many of you are driving a long distance and have room reservations with cancellation penalties.  

Therefore, the 6th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show will be held on Saturday July 5, 2008 from 9AM - 4PM at Saratoga Auto Museum with 50-50 raffle, car corral, food, beverages, vendors, prizes, etc.  Please say a little prayer to the Sun gods!   In the event of dark clouds on Saturday afternoon, we will speed up awards presentations as much as possible to get everyone on their way as quickly as possible.

This year we have even more trophies, more prizes, more food, and more Firebirds.  As a reminder, the purpose and focus of our show is on fundraising for Special Olympics, annual reunion of the Firebird family, and exchange of knowledge.  Although our show has many of the trappings of a national event, we strive to maintain a casual atmosphere and minimize the battle for trophies and awards.  We hope you will mingle with Firebird enthusiasts & Special Olympics athletes and coaches.  We encourage you to be generous with your donations upon entry and generous with your food & t-shirt purchases.  We trust you will have a fun Firebird time and enjoy more than 150 wonderful Firebirds that are coming from twelve US states and 2 provinces in Canada.  We thank you for your attendance & generosity.  All money raised is collected by Special Olympics Volunteers and goes directly to Special Olympics programs.

Vendors:  Jim Valentino from http://www.photowheels.com/ will be back offering beautiful Car Portraits.  The Jewelry Lady from Audrey's Art Limited audreysart@yahoo.com will be back to offer one of a kind pieces of jewelry.  Plus we got hot dogs by Mike the Hot Dog Chef, beverages by the Beverage Queens, 50-50 raffle by FNONA member Keith Tanny and his Boys, raffle prizes from NFTAC, Ames Performance, RockAuto.com, YEAR ONE, etc.  Did I mention we have the best dang goodie bag you will get at any show anywhere ever??

Show Time Table and Last Minute Details:

Friday – July 4:  Rendezvous and line up at Saratoga Auto Museum at 5:00 p.m.  Firebird Nation of North America club members and All Show Participants are invited.  We Cruise at 5:30 p.m. with SSPD escort to Mr. Ed`s Ice Cream Station and Pizza Restaurant.  This is about a 9 mile trip past Saratoga Gaming & Raceway and past the Saratoga Thorough Bred Horse Track.  There will be an FNONA club meeting open to all members and non-members at Mr. Ed`s.  Directions: Take Avenue of the Pines to Right turn and go south on Broadway Route 9 to left on Crescent Ave County Route 22 to left on Union Ave Route 9P to Right on Gilbert Road to Right on Lake Ave Route 29 to Mr. Ed`s Ice Cream Station and Pizza.

Saturday – July 5:  The 6th Annual All FIREBIRD Lawn Show kicks off at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 4:00 p.m. adjacent to the SARATOGA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM in the Saratoga Spa State Park, 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs NY 12866.  The show grounds are to the left of the Museum and paved general parking.  http://clubs.hemmings.com/firebirdnationofnorthamerica then click on the Download Page and click on Directions.  Please read important information below.  

We have class trophies for the classes 1967-1969, 1970-1976, 1977-1981, 1982-1992, 1993-2002, and Super Street Firebirds.  We also have Resin Oval awards this year.  Ovals will be awarded on a points basis to the Firebird Generations, so effectively, the ovals become 4th, 5th, 6th place to the 1967-1969, 1970-1976, 1977-1981, 1982-1992, and 1993-2002 Birds.

Special trophies:  In addition to class awards and resin ovals, we will also award a Mangino Pontiac Dealer trophy, a Saratoga Auto Museum trophy, a Special Olympics Saratoga Coach trophy, a Special Olympics Saratoga Athlete trophy, and a Joe Nolan trophy.  

Special Olympics Participant Ribbons: Special Olympics Athletes will walk the field and choose their Favorite 25 Firebirds.  The Favorite 25 will all receive Special Olympics Participant Ribbons.  

If you haven’t already done so, please visit our website:  http://clubs.hemmings.com/firebirdnationofnorthamerica.  Click on the Download page and click on the Show Registration Form.  Print the form, fill it out, and bring it with you to the show.  Hand it in with your donation at the registration trailer.  While at the Downloads page, also get driving Directions, hotel / motel information, Show Flyer, etc.

Our insurance requires that you must register at the show trailer and sign the registration form to be on the field.  Goodie bags and dash plaques go to the first 150 Firebirds registered at the trailer.  Minimum donation for admission is $5.00 to Special Olympics however we request that you be as generous as possible.

Don’t forget the Car Corral.  If you have a Firebird for sale, you can only have ‘For Sale’ signs in or on your vehicle if you are in the Car Corral.  This will be a prominent location near the front of the field.  Don’t miss out.  Minimum donation is just $10 and you still get goodie bag, dash plaque, etc.  You can register for the Car Corral at the registration trailer when you sign in.

Display Rules for car show:
Hood & trunk open: hood down means for display only.  Trunk down costs deduction.
Convertible tops up:  top down costs deduction.
T-tops installed.  Tops out costs deduction.
Driver’s side window down
Dash card and judging sheet on driver’s side dash
No For Sale signs allowed except in Car Corral.

Each car should have a judging sheet on the dash at the driver side.  The top portion of the sheet should already be completed by the owner.  

ALL COMPETING CARS MUST BE ON FIELD by 11:00 a.m.
Owner Must Complete Judging Sheet with Name, Year, Model, Color, and Mileage.
Owner Must Leave Judging Sheet on Dash Board near driver’s open window.
All Hoods, Trunks, & Convertible tops must be up for judging.
All Front End Masks (bras) must be removed.
Hood down means car will not be judged. Convertible top down will cost points deduction.
NON COMPETING CARS MAY ARRIVE AND DEPART ANY TIME BEFORE 3:00 P.M.

UPDATES, SPECIAL OFFERS AND REQUESTS.  Please review:

FNONA will offer a half year rate to those who want to join the club during the Show and Cruise weekend.  You can join FNONA for just $10 and your dues will carry you through December 31, 2007.

Bathroom use for ALL SHOW PARTICIPANTS: Anyone who is a show participant or passenger is eligible to use the bathrooms inside the Museum.  You must state get your hand stamped at the registration trailer and state that you are part of the FIREBIRD Lawn Show to use the bathroom facilities at no cost.  You can also use the bathroom facilities at the Administration Building.

A Word to the Wise: This event is held inside the Saratoga SPA State Park which is continuously patrolled by NYS Park Police, a division of the NYS Troopers.  Radar & Laser are used on a daily basis.  The Park speed limit is 25 miles per hour everywhere in the park. Please drive safely and be careful.

2008 Commemorative Show T-Shirts in size MED, LG, XL are just $15.  XXL shirts are $17.  All are in stock and will be available at the registration trailer.  We have a few t-shirts left from 2007 and 2006 and DASH PLAQUES left from previous shows which will be available at blow out prices, so grab those too!  T-Shirts and food coupons will be available at the registration trailer throughout the day while supplies last.

As we grow, our insurance requires a few more ground rules set in place:

All Vehicle owners must register at the show trailer and sign a release form.  A minimum $5 donation to Special Olympics is required.

Vehicle owners please be advised that Special Olympics will not be responsible for damage to your vehicle.

Adequate space between each vehicle will be provided to reduce the chance of damage to vehicles.  In the event that any driver requests additional space, we will accommodate you.

Vehicle owners may consider roping off their vehicle to protect it from damages caused by spectators.

Vehicle owners should have someone at their vehicle at all times.

The show grounds are a NO PET ZONE.  No umbrellas, tents, alcohol, glass containers, PETS OR BICYCLES are allowed on the show field.  Umbrellas or tents are allowed only on the adjacent fields separated by stone walking paths. Chair umbrellas are ok.

PLEASE:  NO BURNOUTS, NO SMOKE SHOWS, NO ALCHOHOL, OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS & DRIVE SAFELY!

The show grounds are on NYS property which is a ‘Carry-In Carry-Out’ NYS Park.  If you bring anything in, we ask that you take it with you (except $$$ of course) when you leave.  There are no public trash receptacles.  We will offer a barrel for cans, bottles, or trash from your show purchases only.

Weather (Saratoga Springs Zip Code 12866) here:
http://www.accuweather.com/forecast.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&zipcode=12866&metric=0

Gas Prices here:  http://www.gaspricewatch.com/new/ and http://www.gasbuddy.com

Car Wash here: Traveling North on Route 9, turn Left on Avenue of the Pines towards the show grounds.  As the road curves to the right, follow the curve and proceed past the Saratoga Auto Museum on your left.  Continue down the hill to the red light at Route 50.  Go straight across Route 50 onto Geyser Road.  Continue on Geyser Road about 2 mi.  Just before your 2nd red light at corner of Geyser & Roland Street, there is a brand new Touch Free car wash on your right.  The car wash shares the lot with a bank.

Free Offer: If you would like some genuine fresh Saratoga Natural Spring water for free, then bring your thermos, mug, glass, cup, jug, gallon plastic bottle, etc.  Right next to the show grounds is the Saratoga Spring flowing natural spring water from the Saratoga Spring aquifer.  Bring your container & come get some!

REMINDER:  Pre-registration IS NOT REQUIRED.  You can just show up, register at the registration trailer, and join the fun & Firebirds.  Have fun, win prizes, and see the Birds.

We hope everyone has a safe and carefree trip.

Please have a safe trip,

Tom & Sandy Smith (Event Founder)
Saratoga Springs NY
1970 L78 Formula 400 Hardtop
1991 WS6 Trans Am Convertible (1 of 555)
1999 WS6 Formula T-Top (ASC #169 of 175)
tsmith24@earthlink.net
http://clubs.hemmings.com/firebirdnationofnorthamerica