North East F-Body Association - 9th Annual All Firebird show 7/9 Saratoga Ny

The PVFA will again host the "Firebird Convoy" to the all firebird show in Saratoga/Malta NY on July 9th. We will be meeting that morning at the Pride Gas station Burrnett rd. Chicopee(end of rt291) prior to the convoy for a 7am departure for the 2hrs cruise.

Meeting Point:
http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=42....icopee%2C%20ma

Cruise Route: http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=42....0Malta%2C%20ny

The 9th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show has a new location: Albany-Saratoga Speedway www.albany-saratogaspeedway.com/ in Malta, New York. The new location is conveniently located on US Route 9 just 1.7 miles north of the official show hotel Fairfield Inn & Suites. Albany-Saratoga Speedway allows for controlled access, much future show growth and can accommodate 500+ Firebirds with room for additional vendors & activities. Controlled access means we no longer have to be concerned with bicycles, dogs on leashes, unescorted children, etc. and we are no longer subject to stringent noise and other regulations required by the NYS Parks commission. Plus there are convenient restrooms and Speedway concessions right on the show field!

Albany-Saratoga Speedway

2671 US Route 9, Malta, NY, 12020 www.cvra.com 518-587-0220

July 9, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Rain Date Sunday July 10, 2011

Dash Plaques & Goodie Bags to 1st 150 Firebird arrivals

Ribbons to Athlete’s Favorite 25 Firebirds

Trophies to Judged 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in 10 Classes

Athlete choice, Coaches choice, Dealer Choice & Speedway Choice

Judged Best of Show & Best of the Best Trophy

50 / 50 Raffle - DJ Andy Narzynski

All Firebird Cruise leaves Saratoga SPA State Park July 8 at 5 p.m.

Cruise to Albany-Saratoga Speedway – Firebirds on the Track at ½ Time!

Enjoy Firebird excitement & help us raise $$$. All show proceeds go to Special Olympics Capital District Region

-- The 2011 9th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show will run concurrently with the Adirondack Motor Enthusiast Club (AMEC) Autocross to be held out on the track during our car show. I have been talking with those folks since October of 2010 and convinced them to run concurrently with us. If you would like to participate in the Autocross event, we will make special arrangements to judge your car before you take to the track in order to give you maximum points for your detailing efforts and not make you clean your car when you come back to the show from the track. There are multiple classes for stock and modified cars in small block and V8 classes. If you would like to be a part of the AMEC Autocross, contact Dave Burnham at racing48@nycap.rr.com for more details. Cost to participate in the AMEC Autocross will be in addition to car show registration.

-- The 8th Annual All Firebird Cruise will go to Albany-Saratoga Speedway. There will be a Cruise Participation Fee in amount of $10 per car. The Friday July 8, 2011 All Firebird Cruise will be a total package. Pre-registration is recommended since participation may be limited due to a large anticipated turnout. The package includes: Cruise departs with police escort from Saratoga SPA State Park lot adjacent to the auto museum, Cruisers VIP Parking on the Albany-Saratoga Speedway property away from general parking; Firebird Cruise participants get admission into the Speedway Grandstands to view a full card of auto racing Friday night starting at 7:00 p.m. (admission regular price $15-20). During the mid-race intermission, Firebird Cruisers take to the paved 4/10 mile OVAL NASCAR sanctioned track in front of thousands of spectators and NASCAR sanctioned racers and Cruise around the track for about 15 minutes or about 6-8 laps, all as part of the Cruise package. There are bathrooms right behind the grandstands. There is Albany-Saratoga Speedway food, beverage, and souvenir concessions available at additional charge behind the grandstands. This will be an exciting night for everyone that participates in the 2011 All Firebird Cruise. Albany-Saratoga Speedway participates in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series. The NASCAR Whelen All-American Series is the grassroots foundation of NASCAR and consists of more than 50 short tracks across North America. Since its inception, it has served as the springboard for many NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers including Greg Biffle, Clint Bowyer, Jeff Burton, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin and Jamie McMurray. Albany-Saratoga Speedway Friday night events will include NASCAR Division I, NASCAR Modifieds based on dirt-style chassis that add a newly introduced GM 602 crate engine; Division II, Pro Late Models; Division III, Renegades; Division IV, Bomber Warriors which are four cylinder front wheel drive cars. Legends cars have been added to weekly racing at the track this year. And now you will have a chance to circle the track. This will be an exciting night! Do not miss this event!

-- Show Hotel Reservation Line is now open. Fairfield Inn and Suites in Malta continues to be the official hotel of the All Firebird Lawn Show and now with the show less than two miles from the show hotel, life is even easier for our long hauler Firebird friends and show participants. FNONA now has a signed room block contract with the hotel. Fairfield Inn and Suites will offer 2 double beds or King Room for $119 per night or a King Suite for $139 per night. All rooms include new flat screen digital TVs, free breakfast, exercise room on property, indoor pool and hot tub, free use of a hose to wash your Bird, etc. See the FNONA Downloads page and click on Hotels-Motels to get all info. You must book between 1/1/2011 and 6/1/2011 and ask for the Firebird Show rate. Last year the hotel was completely sold out with half of all rooms to Firebird Show participants so book early to guarantee your room at the show hotel and stay with Firebird friends and family. Call their toll free number and ask for the Firebird Show Rate. Remember to book early. Deadline is June 1, 2011.