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Title: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: Laurie S. on March 17, 2020, 04:33:55 PM
Yes, we cancelled our show for March, but we already have been able to reschedule it for October 8-11th at the Casino Del Sol.  All things remain the same as originally proposed.  Motosho has been re-opened for registrations through September 18th.  No refunds after that date.  The hotel has transferred all the reservations to the new dates and you should have received an e-mail explaining that.  If you cancelled your hotel reservation, you can make a new reservation using the code "Spirit of the West."
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: J_Speegle on March 17, 2020, 04:50:17 PM
Thanks for posting this and getting the word out quickly
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: carlite65 on March 17, 2020, 04:52:56 PM
yes, thanks laurie. now if the mca website would only follow up...
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: 67gtasanjose on March 17, 2020, 06:57:14 PM
Bay area on lockdown I hear. Not cool.
This likely will be a game changer for me, outlook not good.
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: jwc66k on March 17, 2020, 07:14:14 PM
Bay area on lockdown I hear. Not cool.
This likely will be a game changer for me, outlook not good.
I took a ride today "to keep the battery charged" (good a reason as any) in the Silicon Valley Area. It's almost like a Saturday with all the cars not on the road. When I got home, I ran into a neighbor from up the street I hadn't seen in months, and a neighbor from across the street. They had never met. They did the "elbow bump", swapped pleasantries and we all went home. See, something good came from this, neighbors finally met.
Jim
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: CW4macret on March 18, 2020, 08:48:28 PM
By October we will all be bat cave crazy and ready for a show. Bet you get a great turn out.
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: Laurie S. on March 19, 2020, 07:04:39 PM
By October we will all be bat cave crazy and ready for a show. Bet you get a great turn out.

I sure hope so!
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: 69GT350H on March 20, 2020, 09:42:24 PM
I sure hope so!

Are you going to make the trip to Fla to judge the Fun in the Sun – MCA Grand National Show September 4 - 6 @ the American Muscle Car Museum in Melbourne? It seems your show being rescheduled now means ours is no longer the last Grand National show of the year.
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: Laurie S. on March 21, 2020, 04:50:26 PM
No, I'll be getting ready for my dive trip to Indonesia that month.  Our show will not be a Grand National.  Just like in 2008 when the Phoenix National was held in October, we're just a regular National.  You sure don't want to do it here in July!  LOL
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: 69GT350H on March 21, 2020, 05:15:07 PM
No, I'll be getting ready for my dive trip to Indonesia that month.  Our show will not be a Grand National.  Just like in 2008 when the Phoenix National was held in October, we're just a regular National.  You sure don't want to do it here in July!  LOL

We get complaints anytime it's not "Winter" here.
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: Laurie S. on September 10, 2020, 05:46:47 PM
We are ramping up for our National Show in October.  We now have 151 cars (even with 50+ cancellations).  The Tucson area is doing very well with Coronavirus, and never was very bad.  All precautions are in place for the show and we are looking forward to hosting our fourth National Show.  Who is joining in the fun?
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: mmsnyr8120 on September 10, 2020, 05:53:30 PM
Matt and I are planning on coming.  Either fly into Vegas and drive down or just hop in the car and drive out.  Michigan cases are creeping up since everyone came up north for Labor Day.
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: Crgjohnson on September 10, 2020, 08:00:44 PM
I will be coming with my 70 B2. Thanks for the update

Craig
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: midlife on September 10, 2020, 08:44:14 PM
I'll be in Tucson Sunday through Wednesday but not for the show; I have other business to attend to.  Best of luck to y'all out there!
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: KevinK on September 11, 2020, 02:07:49 AM
We are still on schedule to attend. Providing no family issues come up. No where did I leave that show car....
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: Laurie S. on September 11, 2020, 03:57:54 PM
I'll be in Tucson Sunday through Wednesday but not for the show; I have other business to attend to.  Best of luck to y'all out there!

Hey, we need to get together!
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: midlife on September 11, 2020, 08:30:30 PM
PM sent.
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: 69GT350H on September 16, 2020, 11:15:42 AM
Canceled?
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: Laurie S. on September 16, 2020, 03:05:16 PM
The Casino Del Sol has decided to cancel all events at the resort through the end of the year.  So, that means our show is cancelled.  We are once again trying to reschedule, this time for next year.
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: KevinK on September 16, 2020, 03:24:56 PM
I thought it to be a bit odd seeing it posted on FB yesterday as cancelled.

I guess I will just cover the car and put in the back of the garage until next year.
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: carlite65 on September 16, 2020, 05:14:24 PM
someone needs to update the mca website to reflect the cancellation.
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: midlife on September 16, 2020, 05:24:42 PM
Laurie:You must surely be disappointed and po'ed by all of this, considering all the effort and work you've put into it.  I feel for ya.
Have a big tall one.  You can charge my tab.
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: Laurie S. on September 17, 2020, 04:33:32 PM
Yeah, this has not been fun.  It's the second cancellation for this show.  We believe they pulled the plug too early.  Conditions are rapidly improving in southern Arizona and the Tucson area never was as bad as Phoenix and the Navajo Reservation.  We are going to try again as soon as we can reschedule it.  We were up to 156 cars and had about 50 cancellations from both attempts.  It was going to be our best show yet.
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: J_Speegle on September 17, 2020, 04:41:45 PM
Really sorry to see that this one was canceled. In the positive light you gave it your all but somethings are beyond your control.

Best wishes for the next one in the future
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: Crgjohnson on September 18, 2020, 01:26:54 AM
What a huge bummer. Has Casino Del sol cancelled our room reservations or do we need to call them?

Craig
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: 67gtasanjose on September 18, 2020, 06:01:13 AM
As of a couple  of days back, the SAAC event in Indiana is still on. Maybe there are last minute accommodations left, (for anyone who needs to at least "get to a show" this year).

I cannot imagine all of the wasted hours of time (and money) lost to such cancelations. Over here in Cleveland Browns territory, their motto is "There's always next year".
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: specialed on September 18, 2020, 08:33:04 AM
Yes Indiana fall classic is still a go and rooms available (but no discount as before sept 1 that i know of) and the french lick resort is big and lots of things to do and see. The historic west baden hotel is  next to the french lick resort and a casino between them and the show will be all inside carpeted pavillion and covered parking garage next to it so weather wont be a factor. Local car tours and concours judging. popular vote and banquet oct 2-3-4 with very rare cars coming from all over the usa including 66 gt40s and the hero car from ford vs ferrari.  We are hosting the 50th anniversary of the 1970 shelby and boss cars . We have 2 lifts coming for indoor concours judging and around 18 cars to judge by qualified judges coming from all over the U.S. We have been working on this fall show after hearing of all the other cancelled events starting in march including our INSAAC spring fling may show thats been going on since the late 70s. There are cheaper local motels in the area if u cant afford the resort and anyone can come to this free event just go to  www.insaac.org
Title: Re: Spirit of the West MCA National Show, Tucson, Arizona
Post by: Laurie S. on September 18, 2020, 03:52:19 PM
What a huge bummer. Has Casino Del sol cancelled our room reservations or do we need to call them?

Craig

I would recommend calling them.  I have asked my contact to cancel our block, but I wouldn't rely on that happening.