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Las Vegas Concours in October at MacDonald Highlands

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  1. TeamF1Jr

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  3. ToddMick

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    I’ll be there and I’ve heard the tickets are sold out. Didn’t want to flop down that kinda money for a 1st running so I’m into it for $100 general admission


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  4. TeamF1Jr

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    For those who want to attend but do it on the cheap, there are plenty of volunteer opportunities still available from my understanding on multiple days. You don't have to do an all day thing either. You get a bunch of freebies: shirt, hat, meal, ticket to the concours and a free round at Dragon Ridge.
     
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  5. TeamF1Jr

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    I was with all the people behind it last night for the volunteer meeting. There's going to be 15 100 point cars there and well over 100 total from all over the world. Tough job for the judges, of whom are the best there are. They're doing it first class from everything I can see. Some interesting twists too that Pebble Beach doesn't do. Something for everyone for sure. Not easing into this, they're looking to hit a grand slam out of the box for the inaugural event.
     
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    This is awesome! Vegas really needs more quality car stuff. So excited to check it out!


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  7. ryalex

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    I might stop by to check it out. Going to be a busy week.
     
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    Word on the street is 3000 $100 tickets sold so far. Hearing that 2nd hand so take it for what it's worth.
     
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    Wow! Still, as long as you aren’t packed in like sardines. As nice as the Pebble Beach Concourse is - that part is crappy.
     
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    I saw what's in store for those attending tomorrow. You won't be disappointed. If you're there for the Ferrari's only, there won't be a ton to see, but what's there is nothing to sneeze at. I won't spoil it as I have photos already, but expect a few in the $2.5 million range to $4.5 million range in terms of level of Ferrari.

    Of course more than a few cars I've never seen before, even online. 1 of 1 type stuff. I met a lot of owners today and they couldn't have been nicer. You see a guy in dirty jeans and a t-shirt, you talk with him and find out he has 3 cars there worth several million dollars. Very down to earth crowd, was just as impressed with the people as the cars. I met someone today that in all my life have I've met a person that knows so much about cars. Walking encyclopedia of cars to a level I've never experienced. This is the type of crowd that comes to these apparently (my first concours at this level) Worth talking to these owners, quite an interesting bunch.

    On a sad note, I didn't see it, but one car was damaged coming off the trailer and wont' be in the show. I guess the damage wasn't that bad, but at this rarity level a little damage could be $300k fix.

    Hope you guys go, you'll enjoy it.
     
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    This is really good info and I’m really excited to experience it tomorrow! My wife is a HUGE Clive Cussler and is now wishing that she could go as it appears he will be there with some of his cars.

    This will be my 3rd Concourse and glad to be able to drive my Cali to it. Much better than taking a plane, then, rental car.

    Thanks for sharing!!
     
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    The concours was top notch - even better when you take into account that it was the inaugural. The owners/exhibitors were easy to talk with and share knowledge about their cars.

    Being a diehard MB fan, I had a blast talking with Lee Brown about his MB 300SL. Love that he put a boat radio in his car, too and you would not know unless you were looking for it.

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    Around 3-5 Ferraris out and have a video of a 71 Daytona starting during judging. Will post pictures soon.
     
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    Any more photos?
     
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    I have a bunch, I'll post them up tonight or tomorrow.
     
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    Thanks, eager to see them. Wish we had been out there this week. We used to own dirt in Dragon Ridge.
     
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    I’ll get some up shortly too. Flu took me out for a few days.
     
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    How many cars were actually there???
     
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    130 or so. I have a bunch more pictures. I'll get them all up with time.
     
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    As far as known car world people there. Bob Varsha, Barry McGuire and Keith Martin. Bob was super nice and by himself. Had a ten minute F1 conversation with him couldn't have been nicer. Barry is a super nice guy as well, the real deal. Couldn't' get close to Keith Martin, someone always talking to him.
     
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    Have you heard any rumblings about doing another one next year? I can only assume so but I know they can be EXPENSIVE so if you don't get the sponsors.
     

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