Many people have been asking me for information on the Gunnison Car Show in Colorado. Basically it's the largest Fiero venue in the region, especially states like Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona and Nebraska. Each year more and more PFF members are learning about this show, so it's no longer just Carlisle, Daytona and Dells Run. We actually have a top-notch place to show our cars, and enjoy the trout fishing of the Rockies.

You can find the link to register at the bottom of the Mile High Fieros website. http://www.milehighfieros.com

Robert Probst
MHFC President
info@milehighfieros.com

Gunnison is not just another car show. The "gearheads" invade and pretty much take Gunnison over for the weekend. Besides just polishiing their cars, entrants can take part in the street dances, the poker run, and an awesome 30 mile caravan through some breathtaking and scenic Rocky mountains en route to a scrumptious breakfast in the quaint resort town of Crested Butte.

The Gunnison show has gained National attention, and last year was featured on National TV in an episode of Two Guys Garage. The Gunnison weekend also has the distinction of being where the annual Lee Iococa award is presented each year.

And for this year the Mile High Fiero Club club has arranged for an entire motel just for Fiero folks at a "group rate". But anybody wanting to take advantage of this discount, the camadarie, and fun will need to contact me so I can set a room aside for you.

G

[This message has been edited by cadero2dmax (edited 07-12-2009).]

The drive to Gunnison is one of the best road trips I have taken, I do not think anyone would be disappointed.

Bump because time is running out to register.

Just two weeks left to reserve a room at the Gunnison Inn, if any member or guest needs a room at our discounted rate please let George know ASAP. The total for the two nights will be $157.14 including tax, Pets are allowed; however there will be an additional pet charge of $10 per night per pet. Please let George know at the time of reservation if you will be bringing any pets. We will release all rooms not spoken for in two weeks (on Aug 1st)
Please go here to get contact info. http://milehighfieros.8.for.../viewtopic.php?t=771

I think dodgerunner is coming over from Lincoln, NE. Seems like he has family over there and wouldn't need a motel.

Makin plans to attend. Just downloaded the registration form. It's 587 miles from El Paso to Gunnison. I am thinking of bringing my XTC/GT but I am not sure it's up for a 1200 plus mile trip. Right now I am planning on trailering the XTC. Still not sure if I'd put the car in the show as it is far from car show ready. Maybe in the "under construction" class. Or should I say "Always Under Construction" class.

So my question is, does someone from the are have any details on campgrounds? I'm thinking of "roughing it" for 3 or 4 days. The plan right now is to drive up Thursday, spend Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Gunnison and head home on Monday. I would have to run over to Grand Junction on Sunday as I have family there. I got to get busy.......

Pat

I can check on camp grounds but they might be booked by now, I will get back to you tomorrow. If the camps are full you might be able to share a room check our forum and see if anyone has a room for two they might want to share.
http://milehighfieros.8.for.../viewtopic.php?t=767

In talking with Mike Callahan, the events coordinator, we can get registered and pickup our goodie bags on Friday night. There will be a booth setup near the band shell much like last year. For those arriving on Saturday, just go to the gate marked "Show Cars" between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM

Ed and Cathy are coming all the way from NJ to Gunnison two years in a row now.
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum7/HTML/000228.html

Here is the official website and registration form for those of you coming in from out of state.

http://gunnisoncarclub.com/show.htm

Below are some pictures from last year, for those of you that think this is not a large scale Fiero event.... think again.

quote Originally posted by Christine: There is only one campground I could find close to Gunnison but there are a couple more campgrounds outside of town about 10-15 minutes away. The KOA is the closest: http://koa.com/where/co/06116/ These are outside of town: http://www.gunnisoncrestedb...dging/Camping+and+RV

Thanks for the info Christine,

Not that I am against Hotels but I thought it would be a good chance to do some camping too. I was raised in Idaho and since I have been here in El Paso, I have went camping 0 times. It is not a lot of fun camping in El Paso! It looks like I'll be driving the Formula anyway so there is little room for camping gear. I'll most likely be staying in the hotel.

Pat

I am glad you will be joining us Pat, don't forget to let George know you need a room before August 1st.
http://milehighfieros.8.for.../viewtopic.php?t=771

Just a week left to speak for a room at the "Fiero Inn", an entire motel that we reserved solely for the Fiero community. Right now there are 8 rooms left, but I will be releasing our block on any rooms not spoken for and assigned on August 1st. If anybody still needs or wants to take advantage of the special rates we have arranged, please drop me a note at george.ryan@sbcglobal.net before the first . .

G

[This message has been edited by cadero2dmax (edited 07-24-2009).]

I will still be going, but not sure if it will be in a Fiero or not. I may just bring the Bugeye again (I need to sell the Fiero, so I might not own it at show time). Make sure my room is still reserved for me!!

Less than a month now. Get registered if you haven't already

Just 5 days left to reserve a room at the Gunnison Inn, if any member or guest needs a room at our discounted rate please let George know ASAP. The total for the two nights will be $157.14 including tax, Pets are allowed; however there will be an additional pet charge of $10 per night per pet. Please let George know at the time of reservation if you will be bringing any pets. We will release all rooms not spoken for in two weeks (on Aug 1st)
Please go here to get contact info. http://milehighfieros.8.for.../viewtopic.php?t=771

Fiero class descriptions are as follows:

Original: Completely original - paint, upholstery, only cosmetic repair of minor dents, some chrome replacement, or repair of paint (not complete paint job).
Bolt-on accessories can cause a vehicle to be deemed “Modified”.

Restored to Original: Original type parts - complete repaint in original colors, re-upholstered seats, headliner, etc. in original type materials. NO chrome
wheels, valve covers, suspension parts, etc. (i.e. NO CHROME WHERE IT WAS NOT FROM THE FACTORY). Any changes from original-type materials
could put the vehicle into the modified or street rod class.

Modified: Complete re-paint in non-original color(s), or type (i.e. flames, graphics, etc.), engine change, custom wheels, chrome parts on engine or
suspension, etc.

Weekend Bump. Three weeks to go.

I will be in the area that weekend. Chances are I'll stop by (sans Fiero) and steal some ideas.

Sphynx,

Be sure to look us up and introduce yourself.


Robert, MHFC President.
http://milehighfieros.com

Sphynx,

Are you going to join us for the car show on Saturday? It starts at 8am and ends at 3pm, I think you can register the day of the show, but I am not sure I will check in to that and post the answer here.

Christine

13 days to go. Cars from Ok, KS, AZ, TX, NM, NE and Utah are participating this year. Sam Memmalo and the Speed Channel will no doubt be there again with a camera crew.

I drive my Fiero more than show it, if I sign up for the car show does that mean it will be judged??? I'm more interested in meeting you Fiero guys and that run someone was talking about. IF I make it and just show up can I still like be part of something? Or late registration? I got to admit, it would be a stretch to make it with my situation as it is right now, but IF I can make it, can the GT have some fun???

You are welcome to join us, and you do not need to be in the show to have a good time you can come up and enjoy all the other activities. Come on up and join us, there may be limited places to stay so you may want to check into that before you drive up. I think the Holiday Inn has a few rooms left
http://www.ichotelsgroup.co...=n&_requestid=795945

Here is the agenda for the three day weekend in Gunnison.

Friday Evening
Cruise-in
Friday 5-9pm
Main Street, Gunnison
party with live music featuring the fantastic MEZCAL BROTHERS, cool cars, shopping, and good food on the downtown streets of Gunnison. It will be a blast!

Saturday 8am - 3pm
Open Car Show, Jorgensen Park
youth division, activities, fun, food and music by Well known and popular DJ, Alex Idzardi in the cool mountain air.
Saturday, after the show, Poker Run
Cars In the Stars Saturday Evening
Gunnison Observatory
Limited Seating, register early at the show!

Sunday Morning 8am
Breakfast Cruise, Elk Avenue, Crested Butte
Cruise up to scenic and historic Crested Butte, then stay to check out the cars, surrounding mountains, and shopping.
For general or vending information, please call (970) 641-2249 or (970) 641-1883. We hope to see you in Gunnison!

Gunnison car club website
http://www.gunnisoncarclub.com/show.htm
Event flyer
http://www.gunnisoncarclub....%20Show%20insert.pdf
Official Gunnison thread on MHFC
http://milehighfieros.8.for...ostorder=asc&start=0

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Rufus,

You can display only, but you would still have to pay a fee to enter the show field. Get Hector and some other locals down there to drive up for the weekend. We're about 40 degrees cooler than you. LOL

Ok, I'll send out a word, I have to stop by Vegas first if they want to do that, I'm tryin to make this as cheap as posible because any extra money I have is going to go into customizing my Fiero, but I want to see you guys nontheless.....

so if anyone is living in that area and has some space in their living room....LOL, probably going to break out the old tent though!

I am sure you will find a place to crash in Gunnison. Be sure to look us up when you get to town. Robert or I will PM you with our cell phone numbers so you can call us.

Christine

Thx alot Christine, I gotta pick up my co-driver in Vegas. 15 hours in a Fiero, like Heaven to me! Can't wait!

We are looking forward to meeting all the new people at the Gunnison event this year, see you there.

This is the reply I received from the Gunnison car club regarding the show on Saturday:
Saturday registration is open at the gate from 8am until 10am or so. Sometimes we have a few people come before or after that, but it seems that most people are there by 10, especially if they want their entry to be judged since voting closes at noon.

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Only nine days remaining.

One week left, and the extended weather forecast is spectacular.

The caravan plans are set, only a few days to go until we all head out for Gunnison.
We are planning on meeting at the Conoco in Morrison at 9:45 am on the 21st. Directions and a map of our planned route is at the bottom of the page.

We will be stopping for lunch around 12:30 ~ 1:00 in Poncha Springs at Los Girasoles, 10035 US Hwy 50, Poncha Springs, Co.

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Christine

I pasted the map link at least 10 times and it will not work you can cut and past it or go here.
http://milehighfieros.8.for...c.php?t=767&start=30

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I spoke with Mike Calahan the other day about needing more space than we originally planned. There are way more Fieros coming than anyone anticipated, so he assured me they would make adjustments to accomodate all of us.

If this weekend is anything like last weekend I wont be able to make it. They called me for mandatory overtime on saturday but luckily I had friday off and avoided it. They then called me again for mandatory overtime on sunday. I guess I wont know till friday =/

Simply call them back with mandatory absence :> )

Only one day to go, this is going to be a good year for Fiero turnout. We will post pics when we get back on Sunday or Monday.

I'm going to miss Friday, won't get in till midnight. But I'll see all of you Saturday and Sunday, can't wait!

Rufus

Be careful for deer and elk if you're driving in late at night.