Marion McAlpine

Jerry Adams, our Registration Chair for the 2022 AACA Grand Nationals, provided some interesting trivia from the show that I thought others might find interesting: where registered participants in the show came from. AL 9 AZ 1 CA 1 CT 7 DC 1 DE 6 FL 19 GA 6 IL 4 IN 2 KS 1 KY 3 MA 3 MD 30 MI 3 MO 4 MS 2 NC 54 NH 2 NJ 29 NV 1 NY 12 OH 9 PA 74 RI 1 SC 11 TN 9 VA 91 WA 1 WI 2 WV 9 ON 1 ON = Ontario, Canada

For those who pre-ordered a t-shirt, but were unable to attend, we will be shipping your t-shirt to you. Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.

I want to thank everyone who came to Virginia Beach this past weekend to participate in the 2022 AACA Grand Nationals. I hope you had a great time, that your vehicle received the award you worked so hard to earn, and that you made it home safely without incident. I want to thank everyone on my team who helped make the show happen. We had almost 100 volunteers. Each one contributed to the success of this show and we could not have done it without them. I appreciate and I am proud of each of them. I also want to thank my friend Norm Hutton for serving as Chief Judge for the show. He did a great job. Again, thanks to everyone who came to the show!

Hello Peter, Thank you very much! I am glad you had a good time. As you know it takes a team, and I had a great one. I appreciate your kind words. Have a safe trip home.

Here are the answers to some of the frequently asked questions we have received this week: - Can I still register a vehicle for the show? Answer: NO. - Can I still register for any of the tours? Answer: NO. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN A COUPLE OF CANCELLATIONS FOR THE TOURS. OUR REGISTRATION CHAIRPERSON IS CONTACTING THOSE ON THE WAITING LIST TO SEE IF THEY WANT TO PURCHASE THE TICKETS. IF TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AFTER EVERYONE ON THE WAITING LIST HAS BEEN CONTACTED, THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE. CHECK WITH THE VOLUNTEERS AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE FOR AVAILABILITY. - Can I still purchase tickets for the Ice Cream Social, Barbecue Dinner, or Awards Banquet? Answer: NO. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN A COUPLE OF CANCELLATIONS FOR THESE EVENTS. OUR REGISTRATION CHAIRPERSON IS CONTACTING THOSE ON THE WAITING LIST TO SEE IF THEY WANT TO PURCHASE THE TICKETS. IF TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AFTER EVERYONE ON THE WAITING LIST HAS BEEN CONTACTED, THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE. CHECK WITH THE VOLUNTEERS AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE FOR AVAILABILITY. - If I cancel my registration now, will I receive a refund? Answer: NO. AS STATED ON THE INFORMATION BROCHURE AND REGISTRATION FORM, ALL REQUESTS FOR REFUNDS HAD TO BE SUBMITTED BY 19 APRIL. HOWEVER, IF YOU CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION NOW AND PURCHASED MEAL TICKETS, WE WILL TRY TO SELL YOUR TICKETS TO THOSE ASKING TO SIGN UP AT THE SHOW. IF WE SELL YOUR TICKETS, WE WILL NOTIFY YOU BY EMAIL AFTER THE SHOW AND SEND YOU A REFUND AFTER THE SHOW. IF YOU PURCHASED A T-SHIRT, WE WILL MAIL IT TO YOU. PLEASE ALLOW 2-4 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY. - I don’t have insurance or license plates on my vehicle. May I drive my trailer onto the show field and unload my vehicle directly onto the show field? Answer: NO. THERE WILL BE NO ROOM ON THE SHOW FIELD TO DO THIS ON SATURDAY MORNING AND IT WOULD BLOCK THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC OF OTHER VEHICLES ENTERING THE SHOW FIELD. (ADDITIONALLY, PER THE AACA JUDGING GUIDELINES, ALL VEHICLES MUST HAVE CURRENT LIABILITY INSURANCE TO ENTER THE SHOW FIELD. IF YOUR VEHICLE IS FOUND TO NOT HAVE CURRENT LIABILITY INSURANCE, IT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE SHOW FIELD AND WILL NOT BE JUDGED.) - What’s the projected weather for Friday and Saturday? Answer: AS OF TODAY, THE WEATHER LOOKS GREAT FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. BOTH DAYS ARE EXPECTED TO BE SUNNY WITH TEMPERATURES IN THE MID-TO HIGH 80S. TEMPERATURES ON THURSDAY ARE PROJECTED TO BE MID-80 WITH A 50% CHANCE OF RAIN BEFORE 7 AM, NO RAIN BETWEEN 7 AM – 4 PM, AND A 7-25% CHANCE OF RAIN BETWEEN 4 PM – 10 PM, SO IT SHOULD BE A GOOD TRAVEL DAY—AT LEAST IN THE LOCAL AREA. SUNDAY IS PROJECTED TO BE SUNNY, WITH TEMPERATURES IN THE HIGH 80S AND A 1-8% CHANCE OF RAIN BEFORE 10 PM, 54% CHANCE OF RAIN AFTER 10 PM. (HOWEVER, THIS IS VIRGINIA BEACH, LOCATED ON THE OCEAN, AND THE WEATHER CAN CHANGE. IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE WEATHER, PLEASE CHECK YOUR FAVORITE SOURCE FOR WEATHER UPDATES FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION.) - Where may I pick up my registration packet? Answer: PICK UP YOUR REGISTRATION PACKET AT THE FOUNDERS INN (AFTER DROPPING YOUR CAR TRAILER): THURSDAY: 9 AM - 5 PM AT THE GRAND NATIONALS REGISTRATION DESK IN THE FOYER OUTSIDE THE BALL ROOM FRIDAY: 9 AM – 6 PM AT THE GRAND NATIONALS REGISTRATION DESK IN THE FOYER OUTSIDE THE VIRGINIA BALLROOM. SATURDAY: 7 AM – 10 AM OUTSIDE AT THE REGISTRATION TENT ON THE WAY TO THE SHOW FIELD. - Where is trailer parking and when is it open? Answer: MOST OF TRAILER PARKING (75%) IS LOCATED ON THE CAMPUS OF REGENT UNIVERSITY. THE REMAINDER OF TRAILER PARKING IS LOCATED OFFSITE AT AMERICA’S AUTO AUCTIONS (656 S. MILITARY HWY, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23464), WHICH IS LESS THAN 3 MILES AWAY. BASED ON WHEN PEOPLE TOLD US THEY ARE ARRIVING WITH THEIR TRAILERS, IF YOU ARE ARRIVING ON FRIDAY, PLAN ON GOING DIRECTLY TO AMERICA’S AUTO AUCTIONS. (IT IS A SECURED FACILITY—IT IS ENCLOSED WITH AN ELECTRIC FENCE AND LOCKED OVERNIGHT.) HERE ARE THE TRAILER PARKING HOURS. PLEASE PLAN YOUR ARRIVAL ACCORDINGLY. (WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TRY TO ARRIVE BEFORE 3:30 PM TO AVOID HAMPTON ROADS RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, ESPECIALLY AT THE BRIDGE TUNNELS CROSSING FROM THE NORTH INTO VIRGINIA BEACH.) WEDNESDAY: NOON – 6 PM THURSDAY: 9 AM – 6 PM FRIDAY: 9 AM – 6 PM SATURDAY: 6:30 AM – 11 PM AND 3 PM – 6 PM SUNDAY: 7 AM – NOON (If you are arriving at other times, you should have already called and coordinated this with our Trailer Chairperson—Bill Treadwell—at 757-650-3667.) - I did not register for trailer parking and am arriving on Saturday. May I unload my vehicle at the host hotel or directly on the show field? Answer: NO. THERE IS NO DAY-OF-SHOW-ONLY TRAILER PARKING ON THE REGENT UNIVERSITY CAMPUS. FOR THOSE ARRIVING WITH TRAILERS ON SATURDAY, IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY SPOKEN WITH BILL TREADWELL (OUR TRAILER CHAIRPERSON), GO STRAIGHT TO AMERICA’S AUTO AUCTION (656 S. MILITARY HWY, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23464), UNLOAD YOUR SHOW VEHICLE, AND DRIVE IT TO THE SHOW FIELD. IF YOU DID NOT PREREGISTER FOR TRAILER PARKING, YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR OWN ARRANGEMENTS FOR OFF-SITE TRAILER PARKING. - What is the dress for the Ice Cream Social on Thursday and the Barbecue on Friday? Answer: DRESS FOR THE ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND BARBECUE IS CASUAL. HOWEVER, THE FOUNDERS INN IS AN UPSCALE HOTEL, SO NO TANKS TOPS, PLEASE. (AND, IN KEEPING WITH AACA POLICY, THIS IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT, SO NO CLOTHING WITH OFFENSIVE MESSAGES OR GRAPHICS AND NO POLITICAL MESSAGES.) - What is the dress for the Awards Banquet on Saturday? Answer: MEMBERS MAY WEAR WHATEVER THEY WOULD TYPICALLY WEAR FOR DINNER, BUT KEEP IN MIND THAT THE FOUNDERS INN IS AN UPSCALE HOTEL AND THE GRAND NATIONALS ARE THE AACA’S PREMIER EVENT AND MORE UPSCALE THAN A REGULAR AACA NATIONALS. WE RECOMMEND A SPORT COAT AND SLACKS (EQUIVALENT FOR WOMEN), BUT INEVITABLY SOME MEMBERS WILL IN SLACKS AND SPORTS SHIRTS, SOME IN SUITS, AND SOME MAYBE EVEN IN TUXEDOS. The Tidewater Region looks forward to seeing everyone at the 2022 AACA Grand Nationals in Virginia Beach this week. Please drive safely, arrive without incident, and be prepared to have fun.

We’ve had a number of members contact us in the last few days and tell us that they could not park their car trailer before unloading their show vehicle—that they needed to be able to unload their vehicle directly onto the show field because it is not insured and does not have license plates. Per the AACA Judging Guidelines (Page 4-33, Appendix 4 – Sample Vehicle Registration Form), all vehicles must have current liability insurance to enter the show field. Owners were required to acknowledge this when they signed the registration form to enter their vehicle into the Grand Nationals: “I affirm that this vehicle has current liability insurance in accordance with all applicable state and local laws.” Unfortunately, owners will not be able to unload their vehicles directly onto the show field on Saturday. Additionally, if your vehicle is found to not have current liability insurance, it will not be allowed on the show field and will not be judged.

The 2022 AACA Grand Nationals car show is almost here! Car trailers are already beginning to arrive (some without advance warning, which is not helpful) as some members arrive early to explore Virginia Beach and the other surrounding areas in Hampton Roads. The current weather projection looks great for the Zenith Awards on Friday and the Grand Nationals on Saturday: mostly sunny with temperatures in the low 80s. A few reminders for those hitting the road to the Grand Nationals later this week: - We strongly recommend you try to arrive and cross the bridge-tunnels into Hampton Roads before 3:30 PM (3 PM on Friday) or you will get to experience the pleasure of the region’s afternoon rush hour traffic backups. - If you are towing a car trailer, please take your trailer directly to trailer parking before checking in at your hotel or coming to the registration desk for the Grand Nationals. (The driveways at the hotels, especially at The Founders Inn, are difficult to maneuver in and the parking lots are limited to average size vehicles.) - If your GPS recommends taking I-64 for the final leg of your trip on the late afternoon on Monday-Friday (especially on Friday), consider taking US-460 instead to avoid heavy traffic congestion in Williamsburg and Hampton, VA (especially approaching the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel—the HRBT—to cross from Hampton into Virginia Beach and Norfolk). - Please remember the trailer parking hours and plan your arrival accordingly: Wednesday: Noon – 6 PM Thursday: 9 AM – 6 PM Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM Saturday: 6:30 AM – 11 PM and 3 PM – 6 PM Sunday: 7 AM – Noon (If you are arriving at other times, you should have already called our Trailer Chairperson—Bill Treadwell—at 757-650-3667.) - Please note that there is no day-of-show-only trailer parking on the Regent University campus. For those arriving with trailers on Saturday, if you have not already spoken with Bill Treadwell (our Trailer Chairperson), go straight to America’s Auto Auction (656 S. Military Hwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23464), unload your show vehicle, and drive it to the show field. If you did not preregister for trailer parking, you need to make your own arrangements for off-site trailer parking. - Pick up your registration packet at The Founders Inn & Spa (after dropping your car trailer): Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM at the Grand Nationals Registration Desk in the foyer outside the Virginia Ballroom Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM at the Grand Nationals Registration Desk in the foyer outside the Virginia Ballroom. Saturday: 7 AM – 10 AM outside at the Registration Tent on the way to the Show Field. - Finally, a couple of cautions: -- Please note that photography is not allowed in the trailer parking lots (including at America’s Auto Auction). This is directed by the owners of the parking lots. Please respect their wishes. -- Please, park your trailer (or RV) only in your assigned parking lot. (There are other parking lots on the Regent University campus, but these are reserved for students and for employees of Regent University, The Founders Inn, CBN, QVC, and Anthem Insurance. If you park your trailer anywhere other than in the assigned trailer parking lots, you risk having your trailer ticketed and/or towed.) Safe travels, everyone! The Tidewater Region looks forward to hosting you here at The Founders Inn & Spa this weekend (and to applauding you when your vehicle receives its award!).

SEVERAL HOTEL ROOMS JUST OPENED AT THE HOST HOTEL (THE FOUNDERS INN) FOR THE 2022 AACA GRAND NATIONALS The Founders Inn just informed us that several guests cancelled their rooms for the Grand Nationals. The hotel has reopened the reservations weblink for 24 hours and has agreed to still honor the group rate of $124/night. If anyone is still looking for a room, I recommend you contact the hotel immediately. (Please remember that a 2-night minimum reservation is required.) Here's the link. (If it doesn't activate by clicking on it, remember to copy and paste the entire link into your browser.) Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=ORFFIUP&groupCode=AACA&arrivaldate=2022-05-18&departuredate=2022-05-22&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT You can also call the hotel direct at (757) 366-5700 to make reservations. Good luck! The Tidewater Region looks forward to seeing everyone here in Virginia Beach next week. We've put a lot of work into it, and it is going to be a great show.

We are now two weeks out from the 2022 AACA Grand Nationals. The Tidewater Region is excited about the show (and hopes you are, too!) and is looking forward to hosting everyone here in Virginia Beach, VA, on Thursday-Saturday, 19-21 May 2022. Everyone who registered for trailer parking will receive an email next week (if you provided your email address on your registration form) and be given directions for trailer parking. Please follow the directions. First, please note that there is no trailer parking immediately around The Founders Inn & Spa. Please do not bring your trailer to registration at the host hotel and definitely do not park it in the hotel parking lots. Parking around the main hotel, its adjacent York Lodge, James Lodge, and Flowering Almond Spa is reserved for registered guests (and not large enough for trailers to maneuver or park anyway). Second, RV parking and most of the trailer parking (75%) is located on the campus of Regent University (where The Founders Inn is located). The rest of trailer parking (25%) is at the nearby America’s Auto Auction facility (less than 3 miles away). (This is a very secure facility—it has electric fences and will be locked overnight.) Parking will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, but participants who arrive on Friday (and possibly some who arrive in the late afternoon on Thursday) can expect to park their trailer at the America’s Auto Auction location. Third, participants who registered for trailer parking and arrive earlier than noon on Wednesday, 18 May 2022, will probably park in one of the show field lots and then need to move their trailer to their assigned trailer parking lot on Wednesday afternoon or Thursday. (One of the trailer parking lots on the campus opens at 12 PM on Wednesday. The others open on Thursday. America’s Auto Auction opens on Friday.) Fourth, please note that there is no day-of-show-only trailer parking on the Regent University campus. For those arriving with trailers on Saturday, if you have not already spoken with Bill Treadwell (our Trailer Chairperson), go to America’s Auto Auction (656 S. Military Hwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23464), unload your show vehicle, and drive it to the show field. If you did not preregister for trailer parking, you need to make your own arrangements for off-site trailer parking. Fifth, there will be ORANGE signs directing you to trailer parking on Regent University. Please follow the signs. Note that the entrance to trailer parking is immediately after you exit I-64 onto Indian River Road. (It comes up quickly—you will still be in the right exit lane—and is about 100 yards before you the traffic light at the entrance to The Founders Inn.) Finally, a couple of cautions: 1) Please note that the owners of the parking lots being used for trailer parking (including America’s Auto Auction) have directed that there be no photography in the trailer parking lots. Please respect their wishes. 2) Please park your trailer (or RV) only in your assigned parking lot. (There are other lots on the Regent University campus, but these are reserved for students and for employees of Regent University, CBN, QVC, and Anthem Insurance. If you park your trailer in any of these lots, you risk having your trailer ticketed and/or towed.) Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact our Trailer Chairperson—Bill Treadwell—at (757) 650-3667. See you in two weeks—safe travels!

If you want to judge at this year's AACA Grand Nationals being held in Virginia Beach, VA, on 19-21 May 2022, you have two days left to register. Registration was extended two weeks and now closes at 11:59 PM this Tuesday, 3 May. We could use more judges, so please sign up to judge if you have not already done so. The Grand Nationals Judging School is 2:30-4:00 PM on Friday, 20 May, in the Jefferson Room of The Founders Inn & Spa (the host hotel for the show). You do not need to attend Judging School if you already attended a Judging School at one of this year's AACA Nationals or at this year's Annual Convention. You do need to attend Judging School if this is your first time judging at an AACA national show this year. There are no Judges Continuing Education (CJE) lessons presented at the Grand Nationals. You do need to attend the Judges Breakfast, which is at 8:00 AM on Saturday, 21 May, in the Jefferson Room of The Founders Inn. Field judging begins at 10:00 AM. Thank you very much to everyone who signed up to judge! The Tidewater Region appreciates your participation in the show and looks forward to hosting you here in Virginia Beach on 19-21 May. Safe travels!

Some members attending the 2022 Grand Nationals have asked if there are any self-service car washes nearby where they can wash their antique vehicle before the show. I did an Internet search and found two nearby. (There may be more—these are the two I found online. Please note that I have not used either of these car washes—I live over 20 miles away from them—but they look nice on their websites. You can also ask employees at the front desk of your hotel for recommendations.) Each of these car washes has automatic car wash bays, self-service car wash bays, and self-service vacuums. The one on Lynnhaven Pkwy is closest to the host hotel (The Founders Inn) and the one on Sam's Circle is closest to the alternate hotels (Delta Hotel, Aloft, Holiday Inn Express, and Springhill Suites). - Freedom Wash (about 2.5 miles from The Founders Inn and 6 miles from the alternate hotels) 2526 Lynnhaven Pkwy Virginia Beach, VA 23464 - 5 self-service car wash bays - 18 x vacuums - Freedom Wash (about 6 miles from The Founders Inn and 3 miles from the alternate hotels) 1510 Sam’s Circle Chesapeake, VA 23320 9 x self-service car wash bays 20 x vacuums

For those attending the 2022 AACA Grand Nationals in Virginia Beach, VA, on 19-21 May 2022—especially those of you trailering your vehicles—please be aware that traffic in the Hampton Roads area is very heavy during rush hours. Please plan accordingly and, if possible, try to arrive in the area before 3:30 PM (3:00 PM on Friday) to avoid the usual traffic jams at the bridge-tunnels and adding an extra 45-60 minutes to your trip. If you are arriving from north of Virginia Beach, you likely will use one of three bridge-tunnels to cross the water to reach Virginia Beach: - If you are taking I-64, you will use the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) to cross the James River. (This is the shortest route for many travelers, but also the most congested during rush hours. There are no tolls on the HRBT.) - If you are taking I-664, you will use the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge Tunnel (MMBT) to cross the James River. (This is a slightly longer route to Virginia Beach, but the backup at the MMBT is usually not as bad as at the HRBT. However, it has its own challenges in that you will need to travel through two other areas that have traffic jams during rush hour: the Bowers Hill interchange in Chesapeake and the High-Rise Bridge in Chesapeake, VA. There are no tolls on the HRBT.) - If you are taking Route 13, you will use the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (CBBT) to cross the Chesapeake Bay into Virginia Beach. (Traffic on the CBBT is usually not bad, but when you jump on I-64 to get to the host hotel or alternate hotels you will encounter heavy traffic during rush hours. The downsides for the CBBT are its tolls and that it sometimes has wind or weather restrictions that delay vehicles—especially RVs and vehicles pulling trailers or with external cargo on the roof—from crossing the bridge until the wind or extreme weather subsides. One other caution: obey the speed limits on the CBBT. The police vigorously enforce the speed limits on the CBBT and do not hesitate ticketing drivers who exceed them. One final note: if anyone has a phobia about driving through the CBBT—the longest bridge-tunnel in the world—the CBBT offers driver assistance and will have someone drive your vehicle through the CBBT for you. Please schedule this in advance by calling 757-331-2960.) Those arriving from south of Virginia Beach usually do not need to use any of the bridge-tunnels. So, although travelers arriving from the south may encounter some heavy traffic (especially during rush hour), they should not experience the same frustrations posed by the bridge-tunnels during rush hour. Please drive safely! The Tidewater Region looks forwarding to seeing you (and your antique vehicle!) at the 2022 Grand Nationals here in Virginia Beach, VA, on 19-21 May.

Hello Phil, You're correct--you are not the only one arriving on Wednesday. Talk to Bill Treadwell--he'll take care of you. Thanks for checking, Phil! Mark & I look forward to seeing you (and your GS) next month. Safe travels!

Hello Chuck, You are correct--thank you very much for pointing it out! I corrected it in my original post. Thank you again!

Vehicle registration for the 2022 AACA Grand Nationals is now closed. (Registration to judge at the show is open for two more weeks--until 11:59 PM on Tuesday, 3 May.) Thank you very much to everyone who registered to participate in the show. The Tidewater Region is looking forward to hosting you here in Virginia Beach on 19-21 May (and to seeing your vehicles!). It is going to be a fun show--partly because we have put a lot of work into planning it, but mostly because you are coming to it. If you registered to bring a car trailer, please contact our Trailer Parking Chairperson--Bill Treadwell (e-mail: tbears3@verizon.net / cell phone: 757-650-3667)--as soon as possible and provide him the following information: - What day and the approximate time you plan on arriving. - The length of your trailer(s). - Your name, cell phone number, and e-mail address. We are trying to schedule our Trailer Parking Team volunteers to be available for you and to make the trailer parking process as smooth as possible. Please note the trailer parking hours: Thursday, May 19: 9 AM - 6 PM Friday, May 20: 9 AM - 6 PM Saturday, May 21: 7 AM - 5 PM Sunday, May 22: 7 AM - 12 PM Finally, a recommendation for those not familiar with driving in the Tidewater/Hampton Roads area of Virginia: due to heavy (and slow) traffic during rush hours, we recommend you try to arrive in the area before 3:30 PM on Thursday and 3 PM on Friday, otherwise you can expect to encounter long delays when crossing the bridge-tunnels on I-64 (the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel) or I-664 (the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge Tunnel). Again, please contact Bill Treadwell if you are bringing a car trailer. Thank you very much! We look forward to seeing you next month.

There is only one day remaining to register for the 2022 AACA Grand Nationals! This if the final reminder that registration for the 2022 Grand Nationals closes at 11:59 PM tomorrow, Tuesday, 19 April. If you want to enter a vehicle in the Grand Nationals, you need to register now. Even if you are not registering a vehicle but are coming to the Grand Nationals to judge or just to enjoy seeing the vehicles and catching up with your AACA friends, you need to register if you want to participate in the Ice Cream Social, Barbecue, Awards Banquet, participate in any of the tours, order a t-shirt (they will not be sold at the show), or pre-order a meal deal for lunch on Saturday. Registration will not be extended, so don't miss out on the fun by forgetting to register before the deadline. Thank you very much! The Tidewater Region looks forward to hosting you here in Virginia Beach, VA, on 19-21 May 2022, for the 2022 AACA Grand Nationals.

Hello Michael, I'm happy to hear that you are coming to the Grand Nationals. I look forward to meeting you and seeing your cars. There are still a few seats left for the Nauticus & USS Wisconsin tour. Did you sign up for the tour on the registration form you just sent in to register your cars? (We have not received it yet.) If you did not sign up for the tour on your registration form and want seats, I recommend you contact our Registration Chair, Jerry Adams, as soon as possible. His e-mail is AGN2022Register@gmail.com and his phone number is (757) 673-3240. Thank you for registering for the show! I look forward to seeing you at the show next month. Safe travels.

This is your one-week warning! Registration for the 2022 AACA Grand Nationals closes on Tuesday, 19 April 2022. Online registrations must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on Tuesday, 19 April, and paper registrations being mailed in must be postmarked no later than 19 April. Because of the work associated with preparing for the large number of vehicles and judges that usually participate in the Grand Nationals and the deadlines we have to provide the final numbers for the different meals, registration will not be extended, so please register online or mail in your registration today. Don’t miss out on the fun by waiting too long to register for the show! Rooms are still available at the discounted group rate of $124/night at the Aloft Hotel, Holiday Inn Express, and Springhill Suites in Chesapeake, VA (less than 5 miles from the show field). RV parking on the grounds of Regent University is filled, but RV sites are still available at the Virginia Beach KOA Holiday campground and may still be available at the Chesapeake Campground. (You need to call the Chesapeake Campground to find out about the availability of RV sites there.) Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation! The Tidewater Region looks forward to seeing you (and your antique vehicle!) at the 2022 Grand Nationals here in Virginia Beach on Thursday-Saturday, 19-21 May 2022.

RV parking for the 2022 AACA Grand Nationals is now filled. As mentioned in the information brochure for the show, RV parking was limited. We will maintain a waiting list in case anyone currently registered for RV parking cancels before the show. For those who are planning to drive an RV to the show but have not registered yet for the show, here are three nearby campgrounds/RV facilities: Chesapeake Campground - CALL CAMPGROUND TO FIND OUT ABOUT AVAILABILITY 693 George Washington Hwy South Chesapeake, VA 23323 (11 miles from The Founders Inn) (757) 485-0149 https://chesapeakecampgroundva.com/ Virginia Beach KOA Holiday - RV CAMPSITES STILL AVAILABLE 1240 General Booth Blvd Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (13 miles from The Founders Inn) (800) 562-4150 https://koa.com/campgrounds/virginia-beach/ First Landing State Park Campground - RV CAMPSITES FOR DATES OF SHOW ARE FULL--TENT SITES AVAILABLE 2500 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23459 (14 miles from The Founders Inn) Hotel rooms are still available (at the group rate) at the Holiday Inn Express and the Aloft hotel in Chesapeake for all three nights. Rooms are also still available at the Springhill Suites in Chesapeake, but only for Friday-Sunday, 20-22 May 2022. (They are sold out at the group rate for Thursday, 19 May. Rooms may be available that night at a higher rate.)

This is your two-week warning! Registration for the 2022 AACA Grand Nationals closes on Tuesday, 19 April 2022. Online registrations must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on Tuesday, 19 April, and paper registrations being mailed in must be postmarked no later than 19 April. Because of the work associated with preparing for the large number of vehicles and judges that usually participate in the Grand Nationals and the deadlines we have to provide the final numbers for the different meals, registration will not be extended, so please register online or mail in your registration today. Don’t miss out on the fun by waiting too long to register for the show! Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation! The Tidewater Region looks forward to seeing you (and your antique vehicle!) at the 2022 Grand Nationals here in Virginia Beach on Thursday-Saturday, 19-21 May 2022. Good luck to those members waiting for their vehicle to receive its Senior Award at the Southeastern Spring Nationals in Concord, NC, this weekend before registering for the Grand Nationals!

Hello Larry, Thank you for the information, but Mark is no longer on the AACA Board of Director and no longer tracking this info. No, the 1965 York, PA, to Atlanta, GA, tour was not the first AACA tour. Per Mark's list, the first two official AACA tours were the AACA "Brooks Caldwell Tour" on November 17, 1940 (in commemoration of the AACA's 5th Anniversary) and the 1st Atlantic City Run in 1946 on July 5-6, 1946.

Thank you, Marty. Mark and I look forward to seeing you and Dale at the show.

Mark and I were watching the latest episode of Motorweek on our local PBS station this afternoon and were surprised and saddened when the show posted an announcement that long-time contributor Pat Goss, who had been on the show since its beginning in 1981, had died on March 19 at the age of 80. (He would've been 81 in December.) We have always enjoyed watching the "Goss's Garage" segment on the show and recall hearing Pat's weekend radio show when we live in Washington, DC. His segments and shows were always fun and informative. Rest in peace, Pat. You will be missed by your family and many friends and fans. Motorweek won't be the same without you.

The Tidewater Region understands that attending an AACA national activity incurs a lot of associated costs, from the costs to travel to the event, hotel rooms, food, etc. That’s why we have worked hard to make the 2022 AACA Grand Nationals a fun activity and to limit the costs of the associated activities and meals. (All three of the tours are bus tours to allow you to socialize with your AACA friends, old and new, during the trip on the bus and to prevent you from having to endure Hampton Roads traffic during rush hour. Also, parking is limited at the sites we’re visiting.) The Tidewater Region appreciates everyone who is supporting the 2022 AACA Grand Nationals by attending the show, bringing their antique vehicle, and/or coming to judge, and looks forward to seeing you (and your antique vehicle!) at the 2022 AACA Grand Nationals here in Virginia Beach, VA, on Thursday-Saturday, 19-21 May 2022.

Hello Charlie, As of today, there are some seats left on each tour. We expect all three to sell out soon, but we will be keeping a waiting list in case any of the registered participants has to cancel. Consider registering for the show now so you can lock in any tours you want to go on. If your plans change and you are unable to attend the show, you can cancel up until 19 April and we will refund your registration fees. (If you can't come to the show, don't forget to cancel your hotel reservation, too!) I hope you will be able to come to the show. Our region has put a lot of planning and effort into organizing it, and it will be a fun event. I look forward to seeing your there.