Steve Moskowitz Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-car-show/ Please vote for Charlotte! The editors certainly missed "Hershey" but as long as they did let's make sure we help the Hornet's Nest to end up in the top slot. Vote and vote often! (you can every day which is sort of weird) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 The fact that they missed nominating Hershey means, to me, that the contest lacks meaning. (It may also mean that the U. S. A. Today newsmen who came up with the election aren't all that knowledgeable!) Hershey is much bigger and much more diverse than Charlotte, and includes the quality of cars seen in some of the concourses they included. And if they want to think even more broadly, the annual Power Big Meet in Vasteras, Sweden is MANY TIMES the size of Hershey, and features thousands of American cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 John, true and frankly USA was apprised of the fact they missed Hershey and other top events in the US which is what the poll was meant to be. I know because I wrote the emails!! However, it is what it is and there is certainly no reason why we cannot support one of our regions in this contest! The contest is not without meaning to those that were nominated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 8 hours ago, Steve Moskowitz said: Vote and vote often! (you can every day which is sort of weird) Because an award you get by stuffing the ballot box is definitely something to be proud of... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Reads like a total dork wrote that while playing with his Pokemon. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 Joe it ain't stuffing if everybody has the same opportunity...lighten up fellows. You guys are grouchy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dep5 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 59 minutes ago, Steve Moskowitz said: Joe it ain't stuffing if everybody has the same opportunity...lighten up fellows. You guys are grouchy! No, we have better things to do with our time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Cole Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Steve, Thanks for the support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I love it at Charlotte! It's one of the friendliest events in the country. Ya got my vote! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) The U. S. A. Today "contest" is almost like voting for America's #1 pet: Do you like monkeys, goldfish, squirrels, hamsters, or gerbils? And then leave dogs and cats out of the running! Conclusion: "Oh, goldfish! Goldfish are preferred above all other pets!" Actually, their contest mixes categories--new-car shows, concours events, and antique-car shows. They aren't comparable! Edited July 16, 2016 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Steve, I think we should have numerous members send e-mails to U. S. A. Today to inform them of their error! They might have thought you were simply the proponent for your own club; but the force of numbers might make them at least think twice. What was their response to you? If the newsmen are not interested in accuracy, then perhaps their "contest" was just something they dreamed up to increase attention to their site--- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 28 minutes ago, John_S_in_Penna said: If the newsmen are not interested in accuracy, then perhaps their "contest" was just something they dreamed up to increase attention to their site--- NO! Say it isn't so! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 John, this is simple. If people have the initiative to write to USA they should. I immediately saw that Hershey and other very important events were missing from the poll and I felt compelled to write. Standing on the sidelines is something I have never done right or wrong. The fact is it is THEIR contest and if they think mixed different types of automotive events is fine then so be it. If you had a contest of a purely antique car event their would be the obvious same winner each year in my mind and thusly no need for a contest! From a standpoint of international interest, size scope of activities, years of operation, attendance of other clubs "Hershey" has to top them all. Naturally their goal is to gain names and contacts for the benefit of USA Today. Smart marketing on their part. This was not about news! I am sure they aren't extremely worried about the quality of the survey! They have a bunch of other non-car related polls going on as well. The experts they used were not necessarily tuned in to our antique car hobby in my mind. No answer yet but hopefully the message got to them loud and clear. I gave them facts and figures so at least that might get their attention. Look, this isn't a matter of life or death nor is it something people will remember much more than a few months. My goal is to give an AACA Region some extra publicity and make at least a cup of lemonade out of lemons. Those that want to support our region or event of their choice are certainly free to do so or NOT. Me, I am supporting our region and even throwing a few votes to The Elegance which I am very proud of and pleased that it is in the same poll as Pebble and Amelia! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) On 7/15/2016 at 5:08 AM, Steve Moskowitz said: Joe it ain't stuffing if everybody has the same opportunity...lighten up fellows. You guys are grouchy! Reminds me how some of the local car shows are played out. They gather their buddies and vote for a friend no matter if or not his car is better than the next guy. Edited July 16, 2016 by helfen (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 22 minutes ago, helfen said: Reminds me how some of the local car shows are played out. They gather their buddies and vote for a friend no matter if or not his car is better than the next guy. Peer "judging" is simply a popularity contest, as is this "top ten" list. Personally I don't lose a lot of sleep over meaningless trophies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Of the 10 diverse car events nominated, "Back to the '50's" in St. Paul, Minnesota was voted the favorite. Here is the site's description of that event: "The Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul hosts Back To The 50's (June 17-19, 2016) each summer – a celebration of hot rods, customs and classics with nearly 12,000 registered vehicles. The event also includes live 50's music, a flyover and a gigantic swap meet, as well as activities and games for kids and 'tweens." Has anyone been to "Back to the '50's"? What is it like? Is it good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) I was awoken from my nap for THIS? ........................Bob Edited July 26, 2016 by Bhigdog (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 "The Elegance," the concours event held at the Hershey Hotel, came in 6th in the popular vote, while Charlotte came in 2nd. Did The Elegance hold their own get-out-the-vote campaign, perhaps? On an e-mail which was sent out to people on the AACA Museum's list, someone at the museum wrote: "Congratulations to The Elegance at Hershey Voted One of the 10 Best Shows in the country from USA TODAY 10Best! Thanks to everyone who voted over the past few weeks." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bollman Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 If you haven't been to "Back to the '50's" you have missed a really great event. I have only been once back in the 90's but it was a fantastic show. It is a strong mix of modifieds with a sprinkling of stock but just the energy and kinetic feel of the show made it a lot of fun. There were alway cars in motion, as owners cruised the show and found new places to park for awhile. I went to another state (different state) wide street rod show that year to see if they were all set up that way and it was more static and not as much fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnniesSS Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I for one voted (every day) because why not?! Took me less then 1 minute of my time. Of course it's a popularity contest but what's wrong with that? I hope there's a huge increase in participants and spectators next year in 2017. I know I'll be there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 17 hours ago, John_S_in_Penna said: "The Elegance," the concours event held at the Hershey Hotel, came in 6th in the popular vote, while Charlotte came in 2nd. Did The Elegance hold their own get-out-the-vote campaign, perhaps? On an e-mail which was sent out to people on the AACA Museum's list, someone at the museum wrote: "Congratulations to The Elegance at Hershey Voted One of the 10 Best Shows in the country from USA TODAY 10Best! Thanks to everyone who voted over the past few weeks." No, the Elegance did nothing to promote voting for the event other than possibly a post on our social media site. Pleased but a bit perplexed why we did so well but we will take it. Great publicity for an incredible event which we are very proud of let alone that we will have donated close to a $1,000,000 in just 6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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