Re: VOI9 prices - holy #@!$ !!! am I the only one who thinks this is crazy
Keep in mind this is the Viper Owner's Invitational, not the Viper Club of America's Invitational, so DC is the one dumping in loads of cash. The previous estimates over the years have been 2-5 million and you don't see GM , Ford, or any other car company footing the bill for this kind of gathering. With around 1200-1500 Viper owners, Worldwide , showing up, this is one crazy party that is unheard of anywhere. Yes, it is a bit more than in the past , but folks begged to go to Vegas, and unlike the days of old , this is no longer a 99 cent shrimp cocktail town. Staying at the Venetian, going to a World Class track with a dragstrip on site and having all the amenities of this wacko town at your doorstep, hopefully will mean a ton more Snakecharmers show up.
If cost is a concern to you consider:
Share a room with a fellow Viper owner --- good way to get to know one of your fellow Forum members, local club member,etc., and it will keep your costs down.
Leave your Viper at home. Sure this doesn't sound quite as fun, but with all the folks that bring their cars, and all the ones at the track brought in by DC, there will be things to have fun in.
Pay your airfare early , as rates are usually great to Vegas unless you wait till the last minute.
Hang around the Germans, as they tend to drink alot and often they buy fellow Viper owners mass quantities of alcoholic beverages --- this will cut down on your liquor bill.
Hang around the English, as they tend to drink alot and often they will buy fellow Viper owners mass quantities of alcoholic beverages ---this will cut down on your liquor bill.
Hang around the Canadians/Canadiens , as they tend to drink alot and often will buy fellow Viper owners mass quantities of alcoholic beverages - this will cut down on your liquor bill.
Stay away from the Viper owners from Nebraska , as they won't buy you a darn thing, but you can usually find them hanging around with:
a) Germans
b) Englishmen
c) Canadians/Canadiens
Many of us have gone over the years and though it has never been inexpensive the things you bring home are priceless;
1. Comraderie with Viper Owners , Worldwide.
2. Vendors from around the Country and chances to get all kinds of answers to many questions/concerns about your Viper.
3. Dang near your own private, exclusive Car Show, with all the prototypes, showcars, etc. that Dodge brings for our approval and enjoyment.
4. SRT seminars, SRT Marketing folks, SRT Engineers, in depth analysis of many Viper related themes and the people who have the pulse of our favorite machine -- there to talk to you , face to face.
5. Phenomenal meals, drinks, appetizers, favors, and more remembrance gifts than you can imagine.
6. Friendships started on the Internet, become even stronger when you can put a face to your fellow Forum members.
7. Did I mention partying with the Canadians?
8. Driving events with DC providing the cars.
9. You get to hang out with Joe Houss ---- he likes Vodka!
10. Opportunity to meet your National Officers, Regional Officers, and let them know what you want from the Club. This is an invitation to all Viper owners, but there will be an abundance of VCA individuals present.
Start saving now, and it won't seem so bad, as I guarantee once you get to Vegas the party,comraderie, convention, vendors, racing, cruising, entertainment , will all make it worthwhile.
Ask someone who has been, and you will find most will comment on what a great experience it was.
Respectfully,
Bill Pemberton
