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Posted by: Britain Smith May 23 2006, 04:57 PM

Ok guys, this is typically of 914 folks. There were 136 people who indicated that they were attending the WCC in Portland this year. Now it is getting close to the deadline and less than half of those are signed up.

There were a lot of man hours dedicated to organizing this event and I am sure it was partly based on the number of people who indicated that they would attend. If nobody shows up then the dedication by individuals to organize this event in the years to come will be greatly reduced.

COME ON, SIGN UP NOW!!!

I really want the win the car so my goal is to get 100+ people to sign-up. My registration form is in the wife's purse to send out today...

So, my question to you...have you signed up? Lets get a running list of the dedicated folks.

Attending (those who have indicated that they are going to attend):
Britain Smith (check is in the mail)
Toby Erkson
Sir Andy
rhodyguy
JP Stein
Mike D.
Loser_Cruiser
Mueller
Mark Britell
Bruce Napier
Gint
Michael Wills
jimtab
ablose58
McMark
Bleyseng (working on sending money)

Paid Registrates (primary registered member, not including guests)
1. M Stein
2. John Peterson
3. Mike Ferguson
4. Barry Fuller
5. Eric Taylor
6. Fiid Williams
7. Kevin powers
8. Royce Chow
9. Paul Boyd
10. Andrew Bacon
11. Jim Chambers
12. Jeff Keyzer
13. Dave Hunt
14. Brett Laurila
15. Joe Obrien
16. Turtlegirl
17. Paul Woodbury
18. Tim Rockwell
19. Elliot Cannon
20. Ed Morrow
21. Jim Tabor
22. Mark Britell
23. Ernie Devries
24. Jim Hoyland
25. Gary Chapman
26. Thomas Spretke
27. Craig Laughlin



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Posted by: Air_Cooled_Nut May 23 2006, 05:07 PM

It'll be done this week for me. No guarantee that I'll have my teener running with her rebuilt tranny. Can't find the time I should have my VW running so I'll bring her if no 914. Four cylinder pancake engine, air-cooled, makes lots of noise, built in the '70s (close?)...

Posted by: jkeyzer May 23 2006, 05:07 PM

I'm registered!

Posted by: grasshopper May 23 2006, 05:08 PM

I sent mine in on friday!

Posted by: Brad Roberts May 23 2006, 05:24 PM

These are 914 people for gods sake. They will wait to the last minute or sign up when they arrive.

DUH!!

Just kidding. Get the money in or you can expect no more events.

Hows that?

One day when we can keep the site running, we will go to a subscription base and be able to fund events where people dont show up like they said they would.


B

Posted by: Britain Smith May 23 2006, 05:27 PM

List updated, come on people!!

Posted by: SirAndy May 23 2006, 05:28 PM

put numbers in front of them so we have a running count ...

Andy

Posted by: Britain Smith May 23 2006, 05:31 PM

There you go Andy...are you coming?

Posted by: SirAndy May 23 2006, 05:33 PM

i'm coming ... but i haven't paid up yet ...

Andy

Posted by: Andyrew May 23 2006, 05:33 PM

I Changed my mind when I found out were not racing... So... 135 people (and then aaron said the same... so thats 134... and im sure a couple more as well...)

Keep in mind not all the "payee's" and "postee's" regularly come online...

Andrew

Posted by: rhodyguy May 23 2006, 05:34 PM

i paid. last week.

k

Posted by: J P Stein May 23 2006, 05:36 PM

I'm waiting till the last minute....when is that

Posted by: SirAndy May 23 2006, 05:36 PM

gee, sounds like whatever it is that trekkor has, it's contagious ...

why would that make any difference? yeah, the track day lascht year was nice, but that's not what the WCC is about.
there's *PLENTY* of tracks and groups you can run with every damm weekend of the whole year ...

dude ...
Andy

Posted by: VegasRacer May 23 2006, 05:36 PM

My registration was sent last week.

Does this mean that The *official* Club LLC will be in charge of future WCC's and other 'Classic' events? Specifically - what about next years WCC2007?

Posted by: SirAndy May 23 2006, 05:39 PM

just let it go ... it doesn't mean anything, just brad babbling ... don't go there ... no need to turn this thread into a bitching-match ...

Andy

Posted by: rhodyguy May 23 2006, 05:45 PM

were you going to trailer your car just so you could go racing? so...you don't sit around with 100 other 914s for 3 or 4 runs(all day. ALL DAY!!) and your're not showing? makes perfect sense to me. did you drop craig a little email to deduct 1 from the head count? if your cars can't handle the drive, that's no sin, just say so.

k

Posted by: Mike D. May 23 2006, 05:53 PM

Check is the mail!

Posted by: Headrage May 23 2006, 05:56 PM

I have to wait at least until the 3rd week of June because if my house sells before then and I end up with a 30 day escrow I won't be able to go.

Posted by: Andyrew May 23 2006, 05:57 PM

My thing is I didnt want to drive all the way up there just to chit chat... I wanted to race other 914 guys head to head, find out who's got the baddest street 914, and mostly to prove that 914v8's dont handle as bad as you guys think they do...

I also dont think my car will be ready by then. Which is another factor.

Andrew

Posted by: Brad Roberts May 23 2006, 06:01 PM

Brad babbling = people watching and responding

Save it for later John. The point of this thread is to get people to send in their paperwork so it doesnt all arrive one day before the event.

B

Posted by: Loser_Cruiser May 23 2006, 06:04 PM

My dad and I registered and paid. Hopefully the car will still be running.

Posted by: Mueller May 23 2006, 06:08 PM

as long as the check does not bounce, we'll be cool.....

Posted by: Britain Smith May 23 2006, 06:14 PM

There will be an AX event both the weekend before (July 2nd) and during the WCC (at the Portland Historics). Is that not enough for you?

-Britain

Posted by: Brad Roberts May 23 2006, 06:15 PM

Sucks that I have to miss this one. As the saying goes: we make our own beds (or something like that)

I'm going to bite the bullet soon and pay off the restitution. That alone ends my probabtion. I just cant swing it right now. Close.


B

Posted by: Andyrew May 23 2006, 06:21 PM

Will you kill me if I said no?

I already knew about the autox, $5 for charity per run. Claimed to be poorly organized.


I can go to an autox 30 miles away.. and race with 914's.. but racing on a big track is different...

roughly 1300 for the cost of gas, food, and logging for an autox.... (for 2 people) is not something I have the current $$ to spend on.. And NO im NOT complaining about $150 entry fee, I think its a steal of a deal! Im complaining about the gas price, followed by a 15mpg el camino towing both ways, 3.30 per gallon, hotel price, and me and dad are big eaters when we are "out".

Sorry guys... If it was 100 miles away, I'd be there.. But this is a stretch I just cant make...

Andrew

Posted by: fiid May 23 2006, 07:09 PM

My check was mailed last week.

Posted by: markb May 23 2006, 07:26 PM

Registered & paid last month. Reserved a room earlier than that. Now I just gotta finish the car.....
C'mon y'all, get it together!

Posted by: carreraguy May 23 2006, 08:42 PM

I've been planning on coming from the git-go (hotel reservations made) but the May 31 deadline to submit the $$ may do me in since I MAY not have confirmation by then that my 914aru will be finished before WCC06! Sorry, but I'm not rushing the build just to make it to WCC06. Crossing my fingers regardless! Gratuitous pic attached.


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Posted by: boxstr May 23 2006, 09:00 PM

Toby Erickson put this together. It will help some you, maybe.

http://wcc2006.icbm.org/

Thank you Toby.
Craig

Posted by: Air_Cooled_Nut May 23 2006, 09:13 PM

And as I get more info/details I will update the web site.

Posted by: GWN7 May 23 2006, 09:16 PM

My registration with a MONEY ORDER will be in the USPS mail tomorrow. I may not have a running 914 to take but I hope to (since I bought Brads old trailer to tow one with )

BTW I have the fastest 914 in town (as both guys that I know that have them are both out of town right now).

Posted by: Gint May 23 2006, 09:16 PM

I'll put it in the mail tomorrow if y'all will stop the frickin whining.

Posted by: MW 914 May 23 2006, 09:40 PM

Yeah, yeah, yeah...I'm in. Still haven't paid or registered. I'll get to it.

Posted by: jimtab May 23 2006, 09:42 PM

Craig I mailed my check and stuff on 4/17...if you didn't get it yet I need to know to stop payment on the check and re-start the process...already got the rooms...what up?

Posted by: jkeyzer May 23 2006, 10:03 PM

Andyrew, we will miss you if you don't come.

Think of it as a really good excuse to take a week off work...

Posted by: ablose58 May 23 2006, 10:11 PM

MINE WILL BE GOING OUT ON FRIDAY too many pokers in the fire but rest assured I will be there not that it matters that much AL

Posted by: boxstr May 23 2006, 10:12 PM

Jim what is the problem??
Craig

Posted by: jonwatts May 23 2006, 10:19 PM

I had the best intentions when I said 'yes' to the pole, but no 914 mean no attendance for me. It was a good enough excuse when the WCC was in my back yard and it's still good today.

Posted by: McMark May 23 2006, 10:22 PM

When is the WCC going to join the digital age and have online signups and PayPal payment. I hate mailing things and I hate writing checks. I'll have to go get a friggin' money order this week.

Posted by: Brad Roberts May 23 2006, 10:28 PM

When the club is running all the events and everything is run through this site.

Until then it is all up to the organizers.


B << babbling

Got your PM.

Yes. I'll bring the drugs with me.

Posted by: Gint May 23 2006, 10:33 PM

Posted by: Brad Roberts May 23 2006, 10:39 PM

I know Andy.. I know..

Posted by: Toast May 23 2006, 10:58 PM

I wont be able to send mine in until after June 1st. So count me out for the car giveaway. :cry:

Now quit buggin me about it!




Nevermind. Just noticed the deadline is May 31. Looks like i'm out then. Sorry guys. See ya in 07.

Posted by: Jenny May 23 2006, 11:05 PM

How about the mounting hardware for my belts?

Jen

Posted by: Brad Roberts May 23 2006, 11:07 PM

Yes.

Posted by: Jenny May 23 2006, 11:11 PM

wait... what drugs??

Jen

Posted by: boxstr May 23 2006, 11:13 PM

We will join the 21st century when PAYPAL doesn't take such a large chunk out of each transaction and we don't need some kind of paper trail to keep track of those who have registered.
Craig

Posted by: Andyrew May 23 2006, 11:40 PM

THANKS!

Unfortunately I just started a new job.. (ya.. I know.. I've got excuses up the ying yang.... lol)

But luckly.. new job= mo money for car...

Posted by: jonwatts May 24 2006, 12:20 AM

Assistant (to the) Regional Sales Manager at Dunder Miflin?

Posted by: Andyrew May 24 2006, 12:29 AM

naa...

New path... Taco bell is gone..

I put together, weld, finish, reinforce and touch up door frames (and gather hardwars) for big construction jobs.

Currently have over 500 unfinished waiting for me to reak havack on..

YES I weld!!!

Cool stuff... gather, put together, square, reinforce, weld, grind, grind, DA, paint...

First day was 10 hours... I could work 7 days a week if I wanted... WOOO HOO, Over time.. Righteous!!!!

start at 7am (I'll start at 6am next week..)

Woops...
I rambled... Thread hyjack..

Posted by: Bleyseng May 24 2006, 04:55 AM

Great, I have no way to send a effin check to sign up for the WCC. I have finally confirmed that I will be back in time from South America for this event.

HOW DO YOU PAY WITHOUT A CHECK? Visa or MC????

PayPal would be nice in this computer age too...

Can I send the registation form in Electronically???? Mail from here is like 3 weeks to the states.......

Posted by: rhodyguy May 24 2006, 07:22 AM

you should have mailed the money before you left, why is your lack of planning the organizers problem? have blair send craig a check or money order or go to the the local AMEX office and get a money order is us$. let's see, writing a check and addressing an envelope is some big ordeal. ah...YOU STILL NEED TO SUBMIT A REGISTRATION FORM!!! VIA THE USPS!!!. the folks already working on this event have plenty to do. they are supposed to do ALL the paper work? i don't recall jeff or howard accepting online payment. if craig wanted to start an online process i think an additional $30+pp fees service charge for YOUR conviniences would be appropriate. stop whinning just mail the fuchin' checks in.

k

k

Posted by: Britain Smith May 24 2006, 12:07 PM

Alright, I updated the list....who else is in?

-Britain

Posted by: boxstr May 24 2006, 12:55 PM

I just came home and found five more regisrations in the mail.
Thank you
Morgan Stein
John Peterson
Michael Ferguson
Barry Fuller
Eric Taylor

This is starting to gain some momentum. Thank Britain for keeping the list updated. I will give you an update later tonight.
Craig

Posted by: Bleyseng May 24 2006, 02:10 PM

Since I wasn't sure IF I could come since I am actually working in South America for the last month, yes I didn't mail in a form. I only for sure found out yesterday that I am returning in time. AMEX? Haven't seen one of those and Visa/MC not is accepted here as its a CASH country and going to the BANK takes a appointment unlike the USA (Its a DRUG SMUGGLING Country) to do a money wire.
I guess I'll see if Blair can send the money in for me. The form I will have to email in as as I said it takes 3 effin weeks to get to the NW.
Yeah, you guys should be doing the paperwork too as thats what it takes to run an event. I am not whinning, some of us just have other things going on besides 914's.
Yeah, I am bitching as a freakin PayPal account would be nice as alot of us do electronic transfer vs using a ole school check book.

Posted by: SLITS May 24 2006, 03:28 PM

Yaaaargh, run 'em thru matey.....

Posted by: Britain Smith May 24 2006, 05:13 PM

List updated...anyone else?

-Britain

Posted by: ejm May 24 2006, 07:17 PM

My registration was in the mail a month ago.. I'm guessing Craig has it

Posted by: jimtab May 24 2006, 10:26 PM

Sorry Craig, rectal-cranial inversion...forgot I was Jimtab....the 60's were REALLY good to me...my foot slipped on a rock, the sun was in my eyes....never mind...can't wait to see you all there. Mea culpa, mea maxima culpa....how are the seats in the teener I'm gonna win....will my wife be ok to drive it back?? cause she won't drive mine....

Posted by: Loser_Cruiser May 24 2006, 10:34 PM

Where is this list with people who are going?

Posted by: GWN7 May 24 2006, 10:43 PM

First page of this thread

Posted by: Britain Smith May 25 2006, 12:05 AM

Ok, I divided up the list between people who said they are coming to those who have paid (confirmed by Craig CAMP914). Don't worry, my check went in the mail today.

-Britain

Posted by: Bleyseng May 25 2006, 04:10 AM

Blair will send my money along with his registration forms as he wants to go with his running car.

Posted by: dinomium May 26 2006, 05:48 PM

mine is in da mail! cant get good help round here, had to do it muh own self!

Posted by: boxstr May 27 2006, 02:58 PM

The paid regisrations have been coming in much faster in the past day or two.
Thank you and keep it up.
Craig

Posted by: Britain Smith May 30 2006, 10:41 AM

Ok, with one more day to go...where are we at with attendies?

-Britain

Posted by: olav May 30 2006, 10:44 AM

I'm sending mine today.