2008 3rd Annual Hospice Pony Run and Mustang Show

[bonesgt]

Here it is gang. There were a few of us that went last year and it was a blast. They wound up raising over $12,000 for Hospice. The Blue Ridge Mustang Club of Asheville will be hosting this in Asheville, NC on Sept 13th Sat. Event hours are from 8am-5pm with check in running from 8am-10am. Registration fee is $25.00. This is going to be the Largest 1 day Pony show in the USA. There were over 330 ponys last year that did the 60 miles cruise through the Blue Ridge Parkwayand they expect over 400 this year. Modified MCA judging. There is over 40 class trophies w/best of show awards, unique dash plaques, local food, music, goody bags, raffles, trunk prizes, 50/50. There will be 2009 Ford models on display, vendors and more. They are saying this is one of the most attended shows in the southeast. If anyone needs to stay the night the host hotel is the Quality Inn & Suites 828-684-6688 They are meeting at the Mission Hospital Service Facility in the Ridgefield office complex behind the KMart on Hwy 191 (Brevard Road) right next to the Biltmore Square Mall.

I'm going to this if anyone else would like to go. I would like to see alot of SEFB cars in this too!!!

If anyone wants to see more you can go to the Blue Ridge Mustang Club of America website below

http://brmcoa.org/brmcoa/home.html

Here is a video of last years run
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs7IhYBKj_U

Updated info:

For all our SC members we will be meeting up and rolling out of the Wal Mart parking lot in Travelers Rest on Hwy 25.
Plan on rolling out at 8am!!!!

For any of our NC members, we will meeting up at the Biltmore Square Mall pull in and go to the left (Where the pony run was at last two years) We should be rolling out of the Mall parking lot by 9am!! This way all our SEFB members can ride in & park together!!


OK fellow Mustanger, Its less than 2 weeks away so here is what you been waiting for. The Agenda for the 2008 Pony Run:

The 3rd Annual Mustangs for Hospice Pony Run & Mustang Show will be held on Saturday, September 13th, from 8am-5pm.
The location for the event is 100 Ridgefield Court, Asheville, NC 28806. The location is behind the K-Mart and Kia dealership next to Biltmore Square Mall.

The agenda for the day is as follows:
(please note: all times are approximate except for registration)

Vehicle Registration: 8am-10pm
Any vehicles not wishing to do the Pony Run for any reason will stay at show site and be parked in a temporary parking location until the Pony Run vehicles have departed.

Dash Plaque: All registered participants will receive a special Pony Run magnetic dash plaque.

Breakfast: Dunkin' Donuts will provide free donuts to the Pony Run participants while supplies last.

General meeting: There will be a general meeting for all those going on the Pony Run at 10:15am. Please attend this meeting as we all need to be on the same page as far as the rules and regulations of the Pony Run need to be understood.

Pony Run: Give or take a mile or two, it is a 62 mile round trip drive from Asheville, to Brevard then up the mountain to the Blue Ridge Parkway and then down the Parkway back to the show site. Based on last years Pony Run, we expect this to be a one hour and 45 min to two hour round trip.

Law Enforcement: Local police, Sheriff Depts., Highway Patrol and Park Rangers will provide us with proper escort through traffic lights and major intersections. Please stay as close as you safely can during the Pony Run so other vehicles cannot cut in or break up our convoy.

Lunch: Lunch is served from 11am to 3pm There will be 3 food vendors. Luella's BBQ, Celebrity Hot Dogs and Chick Fil A. Coke will have soft drinks and water available from 8am-5pm.

T-Shirts: T-Shirt sales will be at the Blue Ridge Mustang Club of Asheville tent. We also will have DVD's available from last years Pony Run available for sale.

Live Music: Live music will be offered from approx. 1pm-4pm. Local band the Chrome Loafers perform classic rock and country.

DJ: A DJ will be on hand all day to provide music and updates on voting, raffle ticket sales, 50/50 and trophy presentation.

Trophies: There will be 35 trophies presented from best in show to 'furthest driven' and best dressed engine. Award presentation will be on or about 4:00pm or 4:15pm.

Voting: Voting will take place from 12:30-3:00pm. It is a popular choice voting system. Next year our two day show will be an MCA modified judging format.

50/50: The 50/50 will start at noon and go until about 3pm. At or about 3:15pm the 50/50 will be awarded.

Raffle ticket items: We will be selling raffle tickets for items that have been donated by local and national companies. Some of the national companies are: CORSA, AMSOIL, MOSS MOTORS, CJ PONY PARTS and NATIONAL PARTS DEPOT. Raffle ticket winners will be announced at 3:30pm.

Door Prizes: Your ticket is attached to your dash ID. Listen for your number to be called before the Pony Run starts and during the car show in the afternoon!!!


Please visit our vendors and sponsor tables! Without them, we could not have such a great show to provide to the Mustang World!!

Summary:

Registration: 8am-10am
Breakfast: 8am-10:15am
Meeting: 10:15am
Pony Run begins: 10:35am
Pony Run ends: 12:30-12:45pm
Lunch: Food served from 11am-3pm. Soft drinks and water from 8am-5pm.
50/50: Ticket sales from 12 noon to 3pm.
Popular Choice Voting: 12:30 to 3:30pm.
Raffle ticket sales: From 8am to 3pm.
T-Shirt Sales: From 8am-4pm.
Raffle ticket winners and 50/50 winner: Announced at 3:30pm
Trophy Awards: On or about 4pm

Please drive safe to the event and enjoy the day, we look forward to seeing you there.

List of members going as of 9/9/08:
bonesgt
quinnracing
93fakesnake
blkho
tommustangii
BDASPNY
fast50
rpc3

[Quinn]

counting the days:)

[93fakesnake]

Me and you both

[bonesgt]

We will meet up at the Wal Mart in Travlers Rest that morning ya'll

[Quinn]

:deal:

i like all the new smileys

[93volpe]

we're getting a room at the same place as last year.... bring a friend with his 99 GT as well...... can't wait .... is it time yet .... t u n n e l s heheheh...

[bonesgt]

For all our SC members we will be meeting up and rolling out of the Wal Mart parking lot in Travelers Rest on Hwy 25.
Plan on rolling out at 8am!!!!

For any of our NC members, we will meeting up at the Biltmore Square Mall pull in and go to the left (Where the pony run was at last two years) We should be rolling out of the Mall parking lot by 9am!! This way all our SEFB members can ride in & park together!!

[NOTCHED]

Worthy cause no doubt! What's with the tunnels Hanley? :) Don't forget to remove your glasses.

[blkho]

Oh yea the tunnels.I took the stang for a ride up there yesterday.I got behind a bunch of bicycle riders and they would'nt move over.I finally got by them right before one of the long tunnels.When I got in there I did a nice long 2nd gear burnout.I hope they enjoyed smelling burnt rubber and 93 octane fumes all the way through it:taunt:I just love living in the mountains.

[93volpe]

Oh yea the tunnels.I took the stang for a ride up there yesterday.I got behind a bunch of bicycle riders and they would'nt move over.I finally got by them right before one of the long tunnels.When I got in there I did a nice long 2nd gear burnout.I hope they enjoyed smelling burnt rubber and 93 octane fumes all the way through it:taunt:I just love living in the mountains.

Now that's what I'm talking about !!!

yeah the tunnels make pretty good "echo chambers".... maybe after the run we can get a bunch to go through the Tunnel Road tunnel.... :biglaugh::biglaugh:

[93fakesnake]

Sounds like a good video location!!!

[tommustangii]

i will tagging along with you guys if thats ok;)

[BDASPNY]

thanks to bones donating his couch and hospatality i will be there. sounds like an awesome time i can't wait.:3gears:

[bonesgt]

Little more info, copied from BRMCOA web site:

register cars that morning starting at 8AM and on or around 10 ish we will do the Pony run, then the car show will be when we get back to the grounds. (around 12 or 1 oclock). Each stang that is entered will get a voting ballot and you will vote for your top 5 stangs. The trophies will be as follows: top 30 mustangs........Best of show 1st, 2nd and 3rd.....fartherest traveled and best engine bay.(But don't quote me on the last one) In all there will be 35 trophies.
We should be done by 5 ish.

[93volpe]

let's see if any SEFB cars can deny BRMCOA cars from getting a trophy this year

[90 LX]

I don't know if I can make this one, but I will try.

[bonesgt]

Please see 1st Post for updated info!!!

[fast50]

I will see you guys at the show. I am not putting my car in but I will bring it and hang out with you guys!

[bonesgt]

I will see you guys at the show. I am not putting my car in but I will bring it and hang out with you guys!
You not going on the cruise with us??

[stangbum]

let's see if any SEFB cars can deny BRMCOA cars from getting a trophy this year


You won't have to deny us trophies, there is some very nice Foxbodies in here,:yes1: I would not be surprised if you take home several of them.:happydance:

[bonesgt]

You won't have to deny us trophies, there is some very nice Foxbodies in here,:yes1: I would not be surprised if you take home several of them.:happydance:

Thanks Rick, Look forward to seeing everyone soon!
I think Hanley was just joking around about the deny part.:thumbsup1:

[93volpe]

Thanks Rick, Look forward to seeing everyone soon!
I think Hanley was just joking around about the deny part.:thumbsup1:

yep... even they were joking about having the awards rigged last year heheheh ... BRMCOA had some sweet cars there .... look forward to seeing everyone again this year..... been put'n the word out.... people are very impressed with the camaraderie of the mustang community and what they do ... like this for example... :thumbsup1:

[93volpe]

hey Bones.... if departure for the run is done like last year....won't all SEFB cars need to be in the same line ?

[stangbum]

yep... even they were joking about having the awards rigged last year heheheh ... BRMCOA had some sweet cars there .... look forward to seeing everyone again this year..... been put'n the word out.... people are very impressed with the camaraderie of the mustang community and what they do ... like this for example... :thumbsup1:


yea, I wondered myself last year:yes1:, cause I won one of the top 20 trophies:dunno:...and that total blew me away (seriously):confused:
But I have seen this years trophies and they are real nice, so clean those stangs. :happydance:

[bonesgt]

hey Bones.... if departure for the run is done like last year....won't all SEFB cars need to be in the same line ?
Yep, We will make sure this year we all roll out together!:thumbsup1:

[rpc3]

Bones, will ya'll go up 25 to i-26 if so i need to meet ya'll some where there. i'll be coming up 74 to I-26w. I can wait at the first exit on 26 after 25 and you can call me an i'll just fall in line.

[MustangCRZY302]

man I wish I was closer!

[bonesgt]

Bones, will ya'll go up 25 to i-26 if so i need to meet ya'll some where there. i'll be coming up 74 to I-26w. I can wait at the first exit on 26 after 25 and you can call me an i'll just fall in line.

Yep we will be headed up Hwy 25 to I-26. And that will work great bro. Look forward to meeting ya.:thumbsup1:

[htrdmstng]

Man, I wish I could be there.:sad1: But I've already burned up my vacation time with car shows in Colorado and Washington. Maybe in the next year or two I will be there. I've been wanting to do some shows in the south east area.

[greypony89]

WNC SEFB STANGS THOSE OF YOU GOING TO THE PONY RUN MEET ME AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MALL AT 8:30, then we will fall in line with our SC brothers when they arrive. This is gonna be a blast! If your not sure where we are talking about its the side of the mall beside I-26.

[CHROMALUSION]

who wants a photo shoot of your car w/a model for $50??? [see other post]

[rpc3]

Yep we will be headed up Hwy 25 to I-26. And that will work great bro. Look forward to meeting ya.:thumbsup1:

how long will it take ya'll to get from where ya'll meet to I-26 (roughly)
if ya"ll leave there at 8:00:burnout:

[93volpe]

:angry:unfortunately due to this stupid gas ordeal we won't be making the trip:angry:

[bonesgt]

:angry:unfortunately due to this stupid gas ordeal we won't be making the trip:angry:
Hanley, we are going to miss you and Angie, but I understand 150% bro

[bonesgt]

This just copied from the BRMCOA Web site:

UPDATE 9/12/08

The Asheville Chamber of Commerce said just now that gas would be spotty here but there will be gas available.
Now that Hurricane Ike is no longer a threat to the Southeast, the Blue Ridge Mustang Club is going forth and will hold our 3rd Annual Mustangs for Hospice Pony Run & Mustang Show AS PLANNED this Saturday, September 13th. The chance of rain is very minimal. Some of you may come into a stray shower as you drive to our event, so bring your microfiber cloth and a quick detailer and you will be ready to show and shine your 'Stang!!
There is a lot of conversation regarding the gas situation and we have fielded a number of calls since Thursday. Thanks to the media and the price gouging gas corporations, they have caused undue concern for everyone. As in your own neighborhoods, gas has risen dramatically the past few days here in Western North Carolina.....as of this morning (Friday) gas is very much available and is averaging around $3.79 a gallon, up about 25 cents in two days. Some of the Ingles gas stations have run out of gas due to people listening to the radio and TV and only hearing the words "out of gas". They don't hear that it is a some of the Ingles stores.........
Hard to believe that any gas facility can run out of gas when for the last 7 days all we have seen and heard is that Ike is going to hit Texas and the refineries on the gulf coast. You would think that distributors would have made sure there was ample supply everywhere before everything shut down in advance of the storm.
Either way, there is gas available in Western North Carolina and based upon how many NEW hits our website was viewed yesterday (80) we foresee a very large turnout for our Pony Run. The route is set, about 90% of the police escorts are ready to go, the food vendors are stoked up with food, Dunkin' Donuts will provide free donuts in the morning (while supplies last), the band is tuning their guitars, the t-shirts are in, the weather is going to be warm and muggy with a small chance of showers on Saturday and over $3000 of raffle prizes are waiting to be claimed by you lucky winners. We also have over 100 door prizes, so many of you will have the chance to win a neat door prize too!!!
I drove the route yesterday and the Parkway and the Pisgah Forest are stunning......even a few shots of fog lifting upwards at great speed was a unique sight to see.........Bring an umbrella and sun tan lotion and lets get those 'Stangs on the road!!!

[blkho]

Man I can't wait.See you guys at the left side of the mall

[fast50]

The chamber of commerce are a bunch of idiots. They don't know sh*t.

Everybody is panicking and gas is over $4 a gallon and going higher. Several gas stations are out of gas with more running out every hour. Go to wlos.com its right there on the web site.

[greypony89]

:angry::fluch::headbang::bat:Yea I agree Shannon this gas **** is out of hand and there just taking advantage. Hell it shouldnt effect us at all the said that of 80% of our oil comes from saudi so the Hurricane shouldnt effect us anyways.

[greypony89]

Gas is now over 5.00 a gallon here!!! :bat::bat:

[CHROMALUSION]

just went up from 3.60 for regular to 4.40 regular. wtf!

[greypony89]

Well found out there are still some places that are 4.69 a gallon around here.

[Quinn]

sorry i won't be able to make this one:thumbsdown1:

[bonesgt]

Well it's 5:55am, and i'm bout to give Rattle Trap a quick bath, then get in the shower. See everyone soon!!

[bonesgt]

8:30 PM And we made it home. Scott (BDASPNY) Is back on the road headed back toward the SC coast, only to head home to VA tomorrow.
SEFB Had a good showing and I believe we will be picking up a few new members. The weather turned out great, was a little too dang HOT, and I look like Lobsterman..LMAO Got to meet some new friends and hang out with some old ones. I'll be working on pictures here in a bit. My butt is dragging!!!!!!!!!!!!!:yes1:

[greypony89]

Hey guys we had alot of fun hanging out with you guys and Bones is right it was to hot, but it was fun. Enjoyed hanging out with you guys again cant wait till the next get together.

[greypony89]

All my NC Fox Brothers it was cool hanging with you guys also. I am calling Lonestar Monday and setting the date for our first get together Oct 4th at 1pm. I will make post Monday when its in stone, look forward to seeing you guys again draft all the stangs you can to come with you that day. Picked up a few new members today.

[Notch93]

Good to hear you guys had a good time.:thumbsup1:

[stangbum]

Just want to thank Bones and all the Foxes from Southeastern Foxbodies Club for coming out, even when the gas shortage was a problem:thumbsup1:
here is a couple of pics from the show:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a170/stangbum/2008%20Pony%20Run/P1010166.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a170/stangbum/2008%20Pony%20Run/P1010182.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a170/stangbum/2008%20Pony%20Run/P1010183.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a170/stangbum/2008%20Pony%20Run/P1010184.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a170/stangbum/2008%20Pony%20Run/P1010156.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a170/stangbum/2008%20Pony%20Run/P1010166.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a170/stangbum/2008%20Pony%20Run/P1010159.jpg

[blkho]

Had a great time hanging out with all you guys.We gave them tunnels hell:firedevil: Here's some pics http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/ff305/blackho/pony%20run%203/?albumview=slideshow

[bonesgt]

Hey Rick, we had a great time. Sorry I didn't get back around to finding you and chatting a little bit, but i'm sure Joe had you busy running here and there.
I watched the DVD from the 07 Run last night, and shed a few tears. I missed Mike being with us yesterday!! But i'm sure he was looking down on us, smiling the whole time.

[CHROMALUSION]

i'll be able to post a few pix tomorrow--- saturday didn't go as well as planned.. heh :(

[bonesgt]

i'll be able to post a few pix tomorrow--- saturday didn't go as well as planned.. heh :(

Sorry about that girl, I tried. Think to sudden rise in Gas prices caught everyone.:angry:

[greypony89]

Trying to get my pics loaded on here

[trish]

Hi

I had such a great time, I am a little red, ok a bunch red from the sun but oh well...

It was great to see everyone again. Maybe next year I can bring a fox.

Guess I will just have to get another just for cruising...(don't tell Eric)

I am looking forward to next years run already.

Everyone that I talk with from BRMOCA was so friendly and nice.

What a great group of people.

[CHROMALUSION]

Sorry about that girl, I tried. Think to sudden rise in Gas prices caught everyone.:angry:

oh that didn't matter anymore. it was the news i had gotten at the show. :( i had 6 cars- not bad for last minute

[93fakesnake]

Hi

I had such a great time, I am a little red, ok a bunch red from the sun but oh well...

It was great to see everyone again. Maybe next year I can bring a fox.

Guess I will just have to get another just for cruising...(don't tell Eric)

I am looking forward to next years run already.

Everyone that I talk with from BRMOCA was so friendly and nice.

What a great group of people.



I got a good pic of you Trish :yes1::yes1:

[Linn@AmazonTuning]

any pics yet?

[trish]

I got a good pic of you Trish :yes1::yes1:

do I darn ask to see it??

;)

[93fakesnake]

You asked for it!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.southeasternfoxbodies.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=84&pictureid=1593

[BDASPNY]

i had a great time, was def a bit hotter than i expected. bones got a bad burn looked like lobster boy:taunt:i took a quick nap in the car which they got a pic of. . was great to hang with the gang again and meet some new friends. as bones said i'm sure we got some new members. there was several very nice foxbodies there. can't wait till next year hopefully under better circumstances and i will have my fox with me. :thumbsup1: