Here are some updates for the 2009 7th Annual All Firebird Lawn Show. Pre-registrations are coming in like crazy and we predict more than 150 Firebirds at the show this year. To pre-register, please go to
http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=firebirdnationofnorthamerica/download.html for Registration form, driving directions, show flyer, link to High Performance Magazine coverage of the 2008 All Firebird Lawn Show, Class and Award Structure info, and Hotel – Motel info. Pre-registration is not required, you can just show up the day of the show, but all Pre-registered cars are guaranteed Goodie Bags and Dash Plaques no matter what time you show up.
All Firebirds in this show are parked on grass. We allow 6 feet between cars from side to side. And we allow 18-20 feet between cars from front to back. We promise we will not pack you in like sardines! And we will not bake you alive on pavement. You can tan on the turf under the Saratoga Sun or cool off under plenty of nearby shade trees. There is also plenty of room for sun umbrellas on fields adjacent to the show field, but no sun umbrellas or tents are allowed on the show field due to insurance requirements. There is plenty of nearby truck and trailer parking for the trailer queens and long haulers.
Goodie Bags and Dash Plaques go to the first 150 Firebirds through the gate. Goodie Bags will be the best yet! Minimum donation required for registration is $10, but we ask you to please be generous. All money raised goes to Special Olympics NY. We are holding the line at $10 for the Car Corral too, so Car Corral entries are minimum $10 donation. For Sale signs are only allowed in the Car Corral and Car Corral entries are not eligible for competition.
Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. but we will allow early Birds as soon as registration is setup.
There are Lots of trophies this year with a new awards structure. All Generations are broken down into Stock and Modified Classes. Each class has trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Plus other trophies include Athlete Choice, Coach Choice, Dealer Choice, Museum Choice, Joe Nolan Award, and Jumbo Best of Show.
And new for 2009 Firebird Nation of North America, Inc. is proud to offer a Best Club Participation Award. FNONA, Inc. offers an award to the club that brings the most Firebirds to the show.
Plus Special Olympics Athletes pick their Favorite 25 to receive Special Olympics ribbons.
This year we offer breakfast offerings and fresh morning coffee in addition to $2 hot dogs, $1 beverages and other snacks.
50/50 Raffle is back for 2009 and Athlete DJ Nolan will provide music again.
It is the absolute best low stress family friendly Firebird Only Show that you can attend in the East!
Please remember our new Show Rate at the Fairfield Inn and Suites is available for one night stays this year, no two night minimum stay required, but you are welcome to stay two nights or more. You must make your reservation soon; the group rate must be booked no later than June 10, 2009. Visit them at
http://www.marriott.com/albam or Call them toll free at 1-866-368-6900 and ask for the Firebird Show Rate.
If you are more budget minded and do not need all of the Fairfield Inn amenities, the Locust Grove Motel
http://www.locustgrovemotel.com/ is offering a $69/night rate, but caution, they are not trailer friendly. For more details on both hotels, click on Hotels/Motels at
http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=firebirdnationofnorthamerica/download.html.
Following is the 2009 All Firebird Lawn Show awards structure:
1st gen 1967-1969 Stock
1st gen 1967-1969 Modified
2nd gen-1: 1970-1976 Stock
2nd gen-1: 1970-1976 Modified
2nd gen-2: 1977-1981 Stock
2nd gen-2: 1977-1981 Modified
3rd gen: 1982-1992 Stock
3rd gen: 1982-1992 Modified
4th gen: 1993-2002 Stock
4th gen: 1993-2002 Modified
2009 Stock Class guidelines and allowable exceptions:
All Stock Class entries will be judged on cleanliness and attention to detail over the entire car from top to bottom and based on 100 point system. Convertible tops up, T-Tops installed, driver side window down. Stock entries will also be judged on correctness and originality of a stock car. The key here is that any exceptions should maintain a stock appearance. Someone entering the stock class should expect that maximum points will go to the most factory correct or factory appearing correct car. The following are allowable exceptions in Stock Class competition:
Stock appearing floor mats, door handle inserts, door lock knobs, and stock appearing aftermarket shifter.
Any Firebird wheels from the same model year, any updated tires and stock appearing valve stem caps.
Any aftermarket exhaust system (excluding headers) with stock appearing tips.
Any factory option from the same model year and any stock appearing window tints
Any updated radio, stereo, CB, or radar detector that fits without dash modification.
Any stock type body side moldings or factory type aftermarket replacement parts
The stock hood scoop made functional (opened up)
All parking stickers, permits, and club stickers are permitted.
2009 Modified Class guidelines and changes requiring placement in Modified Class:
All Modified Class entries will be judged on cleanliness and attention to detail over the entire car from top to bottom and based on 100 point system. Convertible tops up, T-Tops installed, minimum driver side window down. Modified entries will also be judged on presentation, quality of workmanship, ‘coolness’, ‘bling’, and cohesiveness of theme.
The following changes require automatic placement in the Modified Class:
Any custom paint including a non-factory available color
Any non-factory headers, or aftermarket, fabricated, or custom intakes
Any non-factory engine chrome, aftermarket carburetor, or non-stock appearing wheels
Any upholstery changes that are clearly non-factory in appearance, design, or color.
Any audio system that includes dash modification or large amplifier systems.
Any exterior speaker systems that are clearly non-factory appearance in design or color.
Any non-stock appearing emblems, birds, paint, or graphics.
Any body modifications including non factory hoods, scoops, blending of seams, etc.
Any aftermarket engine or other engine not available on that model year
Any aftermarket blower, fuel injection, turbo, tunnel ram, nos, tubbed, roll cages, etc.
For more information, please visit
http://clubs.hemmings.com/firebirdnationofnorthamerica or contact tsmith24@earthlink.net. As always, we thank you very much for coming to our Special Olympics NY fundraiser car show and please drive safely.
Tom Smith in Saratoga Springs NY