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Hangar #5 at the Zanesville Airport is ready for the Swap Meet 2-3 April. They pulled the last 2 jets out this afternoon and stuffed them in the maintenance hangar next door. While I was setting up our registration booth there were 3 guys sweeping the 1-acre, polished, concrete floor. The weather on Sat will be mid-forties with a 50/50 chance of rain and clouds but it won't matter to us because the hangar is heated to 70 degrees and well lighted.
Kevin Ladd just e-mailed me this evening and the Michigan Hydroplane Racing Association has confirmed that they will also have club gateway here along with TRORA and IOA. Thanks to these fine clubs for their support. This kind of effort is what it takes if we truly want to grow our sport make it easier for 'new' racers to join us. It says a lot about these fine clubs and their officers. But, we need you to bring a new racer, too. This meet will be the one time this season when racers, builders, suppliers, manufacturers will all come together to be available to help new racers. We have some great seminars lined up for organized 'show-and-tell'. From epoxy basics to vacuum bagging, from Mod engine basics to Hot Rod manufacturing, we'll have it all from the experts like Steve Roskowski, Dean Sutherland, and John Read. Wanna' know what the inspectors are really looking for before you show up at post-race inspection ? Ask the guys that know!
We'll start registering early arrivals on Friday afternoon (tomorrow!). Saturday morning we'll be getting the later arrivals in out of the rain as our first priority and getting our booths and sale tables ready. We hope to have everyone settled-in by 10:00. Sales begin when the first guys' wallet comes out.....even if it is Friday afternoon! This may be like a garage sale in that the best stuff sells early......so, don't plan on arriving on Sunday at noon and expect to find what you're looking for. Bring your own tables, lawn chairs, posters and price tags. On site campers/motorhomes are approved. Airport terminal restrooms are available 24 hours/day. No shower facilities. We'll have doughnuts and coffee for when you arrive so, don't waste your gas money at McDonalds on Saturday or Sunday morning. No alcohol on the airport grounds, no smoking in the hangar. The hangar will be locked and inaccessible from 5:00 PM Saturday until 8:00 Sunday morning. Armed professional security will be on premises after hours.
Zanesville Airport is 5 miles east of Zanesville one (1) mile south of I-70 at Exit #160. Coming off the exit ramp, turn south on Airport Road for 1 mile. This road dead-ends at the airport terminal (is this easy, or what?). Restaurants, motels (Red Roof and Holiday Inn), gas, and fast food are available at Exit 160. Gas this afternoon was $2.08/gal.
I'm looking forward to a great weekend with all you racers and outboard racing enthusiasts. My thanks to Gloria at APBA, Dan at Hydroracer.net, and Ron Hill at Boatracingfacts.com for their support. We all need to thank the Downing family at Zanesville Aviation for providing the hangar for our FIRST ANNUAL STOCK/MOD/PRO OUTBOARD RACING SWAP MEET.
Call me if you need more details or if you have questions. Mike Marshall, raceboat61-S, 740-754-2097 or cell 740-319-5040
Hangar #5 at the Zanesville Airport is ready for the Swap Meet 2-3 April. They pulled the last 2 jets out this afternoon and stuffed them in the maintenance hangar next door. While I was setting up our registration booth there were 3 guys sweeping the 1-acre, polished, concrete floor. The weather on Sat will be mid-forties with a 50/50 chance of rain and clouds but it won't matter to us because the hangar is heated to 70 degrees and well lighted.
Kevin Ladd just e-mailed me this evening and the Michigan Hydroplane Racing Association has confirmed that they will also have club gateway here along with TRORA and IOA. Thanks to these fine clubs for their support. This kind of effort is what it takes if we truly want to grow our sport make it easier for 'new' racers to join us. It says a lot about these fine clubs and their officers. But, we need you to bring a new racer, too. This meet will be the one time this season when racers, builders, suppliers, manufacturers will all come together to be available to help new racers. We have some great seminars lined up for organized 'show-and-tell'. From epoxy basics to vacuum bagging, from Mod engine basics to Hot Rod manufacturing, we'll have it all from the experts like Steve Roskowski, Dean Sutherland, and John Read. Wanna' know what the inspectors are really looking for before you show up at post-race inspection ? Ask the guys that know!
We'll start registering early arrivals on Friday afternoon (tomorrow!). Saturday morning we'll be getting the later arrivals in out of the rain as our first priority and getting our booths and sale tables ready. We hope to have everyone settled-in by 10:00. Sales begin when the first guys' wallet comes out.....even if it is Friday afternoon! This may be like a garage sale in that the best stuff sells early......so, don't plan on arriving on Sunday at noon and expect to find what you're looking for. Bring your own tables, lawn chairs, posters and price tags. On site campers/motorhomes are approved. Airport terminal restrooms are available 24 hours/day. No shower facilities. We'll have doughnuts and coffee for when you arrive so, don't waste your gas money at McDonalds on Saturday or Sunday morning. No alcohol on the airport grounds, no smoking in the hangar. The hangar will be locked and inaccessible from 5:00 PM Saturday until 8:00 Sunday morning. Armed professional security will be on premises after hours.
Zanesville Airport is 5 miles east of Zanesville one (1) mile south of I-70 at Exit #160. Coming off the exit ramp, turn south on Airport Road for 1 mile. This road dead-ends at the airport terminal (is this easy, or what?). Restaurants, motels (Red Roof and Holiday Inn), gas, and fast food are available at Exit 160. Gas this afternoon was $2.08/gal.
I'm looking forward to a great weekend with all you racers and outboard racing enthusiasts. My thanks to Gloria at APBA, Dan at Hydroracer.net, and Ron Hill at Boatracingfacts.com for their support. We all need to thank the Downing family at Zanesville Aviation for providing the hangar for our FIRST ANNUAL STOCK/MOD/PRO OUTBOARD RACING SWAP MEET.
Call me if you need more details or if you have questions. Mike Marshall, raceboat61-S, 740-754-2097 or cell 740-319-5040