Guest sintid58 Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Just a personal opinion, and I am sure it has been brought up before but I really think that if you drive your car to the national and enter it in the 400 point competition you should automatically receive an additional 10 point minimum (in other words you would start with 410 points) for driving it. Just a little incentive to get members to drive there cars. Let the games begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Sid, it is possible under the current system (without adding points). Many have achieved gold/senior by driving to the meet. It is a BIG pain to re-detail a car after traveling. On the other hand not all trailered cars will get top awards.The blue/white 55 in my avatar is a gold/senior driver.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sintid58 Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I know it is possible and this year there were several gold and gold senior winners that were vigorously point out by Pete Phillips at the banquet. I just feel if you have enough kahoonas to drive your 400 point car to the meet you should be awarded something for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkbuick75 Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 While I don't begrudge owners of "Trailer Queens"--- Its' their decision, and I completely understand "costs involved" to preserve said "Trailer Queen", I just find it much more enjoyable to drive my cars to the various meets, than in & out of a trailer. Yeah, sometimes you encounter "Road Rash" in the travels, as I did the past 2 years; this year driving to Ames (Rock shattered the right turn signal lens), and coming home from Colorado last year (Rock putting a quarter sized dent in the Front Header panel). I was fortunate enough to find an NOS replacement lens assembly in the swap meet this year and the header was quickly repaired & repainted upon arriving home from Colorado. Things happen and can happen right around home- I still enjoy the ride & comfort that can only really be felt & experienced by driving them. Buicks have always been a nice comfortable riding car. They are great comfortable road cars for cross country driving. I know firsthand. I completely enjoyed my 5 1/2 hour drive home with the top down, made all the sweeter by the Repeat Senior Preservation Award sparkling in the sunshine, sitting on the front seat next to me!!!P.S. ---- The 69 Riviera GS was driven to the ROA meet in Hershey, PA last month and was one of the easiest & comfortable 12 + hour straight thru drives I have experienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dales90 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 The Pot was previously stirred.At the 1994 National, in Atlanta, a petition was circulated for just that purpose, a separate judging criteria for driven cars vs. trailered.The petition did not get passed, but a wonderful thing resulted, the BDE!!!!The Buick Driving Enthusiasts charter membership derived from that petion list.Become a member and enjoy driving your cars with those who also do.Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sintid58 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Already a member of the BDE and have been to 4 meets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 The BDE helped get the BCA back on track for awhile, but we need something to do it again, Joe Taubitz BDE 001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Do think a bikini car wash area at the national would help? Maybe we could have tire change competition. Or who's tube radio will pull in the furthers station. If you don't like those, I have many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Right on Barney!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Now theres an picture I can do without.. Me in a bikini washing my car... Ugggghhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Now theres an picture I can do without.. Me in a bikini washing my car... Ugggghhhhh+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 The mere thought of a XXXL bikini is disturbing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkbuick75 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Derek, The mere fact that you can even visualize & come up with that size is disturbing !!!! lol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest buickapollo455 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 once a senior never again, once on anyone car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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