ISSCA Impala Nationals, Concord NC, August 6 - 10, 2013

[The Tech]

Greetings Fellow ISSCA Members,

We hope all is well and everyone is off to a great start in 2013, because ISSCA
is! We are sending you this note to let you know that the 2013 ISSCA Nationals
registration will be opening very soon. We hope you are planning to join us this
year, and we think after you read this you'll agree the 2013 ISSCA Nationals is
a "can't miss" event. The 2012 ISSCA Nationals was incredibly successful and the
two year run in the Motor City under the guidance of MISSL (highlighted by the
Woodward Dream Cruise) drew rave reviews. The kind comments were much
appreciated and we are hoping to up the ante in 2013 with an even bigger and
better event! ISSCA has been doing a lot of work behind the scenes and now it's
time for us to announce the location and itinerary for this years blockbuster
event!

CarISSMA has been working feverishly to plan an event for the ages. I know what
you are saying, how is that possible after the show MISSL and ISSCA put on at
Nationals in 2011 and 2012? How is that possible after some of the great ISSCA
Nationals in Tulsa 2003, Vegas 2004, Pocono's 2005, Indy 2006, St. Louis 2007
and 2008, and the joint ISSCA-ImpalaFest event in Dallas in 2009? Well,
amazingly, we think we've outdone ourselves and we are hoping you will agree.

ISSCA and CarISSMA will be hosting the event for 2013 in the heart of NASCAR
country in Concord, NC and we think it will be the best Nationals yet. The dates
to block off are Tuesday August 6th through Saturday August 10th, 2013 so start
making your plans to attend now. When you think about it it's a perfect place to
hold the Nationals. Not only is this the home of NASCAR - "Where Racing Lives" -
but the facilities themselves are world class. The zMAX Dragway is called the
Bellagio of drag strips and it is part of this little track you may have heard
of - Charlotte Motor Speedway. The world famous CMS isn't just famous for the
good old boys trading paint, it's also one of the best motorsports facilities in
the whole world. We will be able to drag race, autocross, and road race in the
same complex just a stones throw from the host hotels.

The Road Racing event will be held in the infield of the world famous Charlotte
Motor Speedway. CMS is considered the home track of NASCAR and is the site of
many NASCAR races including the Coca-Cola 600 and the Sprint All-Star Race. The
Richard Petty Driving Experience, and many other driving schools use CMS, and
the movies Days of Thunder, and Talledaga Nights where filmed there. The
autocross event is being held on the east side of the zMAX Dragway with a great
open area layout planned for the racers. Immediate following the autocross will
be the drag racing at the zMAX Dragway aka the "Bellagio of Drag Strips." The
car show and David Fornwalt Memorial Sound Off location will be just north of
Charlotte Motor Speedway at Backing Up Classics Auto Museum with over four acres
of parking and many great photo opportunities. We are also bringing back a
popular event from the past and will be ending the 2013 ISSCA Nationals with an
awards dinner following the car show on Saturday.

Schedule of Events

Tuesday August 6th:
Early Check In

Wednesday August 7th:
Check In and Goody Bag Pickup
NASCAR Hall of Fame Tour

Thursday August 8th:
AM-Road Course Event @ Charlotte Motorspeedway
PM-ICCC Kart Racing Event

Friday August 9th:
AM-Autocross Event @ zMAX Dragway
PM-Drag Race Event @ zMAX Dragway

Saturday August 10th:
AM-Car Show and Soundoff @ Backing Up The Classics
PM-Awards Ceremony

Hotels: This year we have THREE host hotels to choose from with different price
structures to fit every budget and the hotels are all next to one another for
easy access. More hotel info will be coming soon. All the venue events, great
eating spots, and other area attractions are all within minutes of each other
and within a few miles of the hotels for a very convenient week with little to
no travel. Also, if your significant other is not into the car scene, there are
many things to see and do nearby for them to make the trip worthwhile. Families
are encouraged as always.

As we frequently say – please remember that we do all of this for one simple
reason. We are car guys who all share the same passions of the GM B-Body's. We
all have a burning passion for our Impala SS's, Caprices, Cadillac's, and
RoadMasters. We do this in our spare time and there is no paid staff and it is
purely out of love for the cars and the wonderful community we've been a part of
for over a decade. Your dues go directly to operating expenses of the club and
we hope you come to Nationals to see your fellow enthusiasts and to participate
in the only B-Body national event in existence.

Thank you for being a valued member of ISSCA and we genuinely hope you attend
Nationals. If you've come before, you know what it's all about. If you've never
attended, it's worth the trip! Even if it's not feasible to drive to the event,
we have many members who fly in just to be a part of the festivities and we
strongly encourage it.

As ever, we also encourage you to get involved as a volunteer. If you have a few
hours a month in the evenings to help us plan and if you have access to the
internet then we want you on-board! Remember this is your club. We currently
also have openings in a few area chapters so if you are interested in joining
the BoD as a Director please let us know. If you have any questions or
suggestions to make your club better or are interested in volunteering for the
2013 ISSCA Nationals please contact an ISSCA Officer or Director for more
information.

Respectfully, Your Officers and Directors,

[The Tech]

I was told that currently there are only two PPVs registered for the ISSCA Nationals. Is there anyone else planning on attending? This should be a good time to show our cars off to the B-Body crowd.

[elc32955]

I'm on the fence right now on attending, have a few things working that I'm not sure of yet.

Eric

[The Tech]

Eric, I hope you can make it. This should be a great event at a unique location that may not be repeated. Personally I am looking forward to driving around Charlotte Motor Speedway and racing on zMAX Dragway. I have attended events at both tracks and the idea of being on them myself is exciting.

[bkwagonss]

I was told that currently there are only two PPVs registered for the ISSCA Nationals. Is there anyone else planning on attending? This should be a good time to show our cars off to the B-Body crowd.

Bob just told me they had me down as a Caprice, and not a Caprice PPV.
They have it straight now.
That still makes 2 PPVs, Tom and me.
I'm surprised more of us aren't coming.
I'm looking forward to going!

[Navy Lifer]

Well, I still need to make that proposal to the "daily driver" of our PPV. I had planned only to travel up in the RM wagon, but it's tempting to bring the Caprice--it's not a situation where I can just tell her that I'm taking it....and she won't be willing to drive it up.

I'm just going to have to find her something else (new) to drive!

I wasn't intending to compete in any events, anyway, FWIW.

[The Tech]

I also spoke with with Bob today and was given a wonderful rumor. Now don't shoot me if this doesn't happen but I was told that a certain LS7 PPV will be in attendance, along with a 510 Impala SS. I know they will have the shortest drive of any to get to CMS if that is true. If you don't come I'll get you some pictures.

[The Tech]

We met tonight to put together the "Goodie Bags" that we will give out at registration. It was confirmed that the Hendrick LS7 PPV will be on display. I will provide photos for those that can't be there in person.

[The Tech]

Quick update - we have three PPVs at the ISSCA Nationals this week. Barry, Bill and myself. Hopefully Bill will have some pictures to post after the Road Course racing tomorrow.

[elc32955]

OK folks, someone post up a trip report.

Eric