The Central Florida Corvette Association's Calendar of Events for 2004


JANUARY 2004
Sat 10 CFCA BOARD MEETING. Joan & Gary Wollenhaupt's home, Hunter's Creek, 1 PM. Click here for directions (members only).
Sat 24 ECKLER'S SPEED TRAINING AT SEBRING, Sebring International Raceway, Sebring, FL. More details TBA.
Wed-Sun 21-25 26TH ANNUAL NCRS WINTER REGIONAL MEET, Old Town - Kissimmee. On Saturday 1/24, CFCA meets at the Cracker Barrel in Hunter's Creek (417 & OBT) at 8 AM to depart at 9 AM. Click here for event schedule.
Sun 25 8TH ANNUAL WONDERFUL WORLD OF CORVETTES, Old Town - Kissimmee. Corvette show sponsored by Classic Corvettes of Orlando, partial proceeds to support The Green Isle Children’s Ranch. Best of Show, First in Class (C1-C5), Sponsor Trophies, Top 25 awards. CFCA traditionally supports this show in a BIG way. Let's get a good turn out this year! $30 day of show registration. Click here for event info & registration form or email mfpendleton@att.net. CFCA Chairperson - TBD.
Thu-Sat 29-31 CORVETTE FORUM WINTER JAM, Thu - Autocross & Drag Racing at Gainesville Speedway; Fri - Blow out party at Race Rock Cafe; Sat - People's Choice Corvette Show at Disney's Pleasure Island ($25 per car). For info, email Phil at pskircher@hotmail.com.

FEBRUARY 2004
Sat 7 REFLECTIONS IN GLASS , Boca Raton, FL. Largest All Corvette judged show in Florida, sponsored by America's Corvette Club. $25 pre-registration by Jan 26th, $30 day of show. Awards for 1st & 2nd place in each class plus several speciality awards and club participation awards. Visit www.americascorvetteclub.com/ReflectionsXXI.htm for show info & registration form or email acc1983@yahoo.com.
Fri 27 CFCA DRAG RACING, Orlando Speed World, East Hwy 50, Bithlo, 6 PM. Cost is $10 to watch + $5 to race. Racers must where long pants and closed toe shoes. Helmets required for faster cars. Meet at 5:45 PM to depart by 6 PM at old Builder's Square parking lot next to Krystal's Restaurant on Rouse Rd and Colonial Hwy 50. A beginner's "Intro to Drag Racing Tech Session" will be held at 6 PM on Feb 19th at Classic Chevrolet just prior to the regular club meeting. Chairpersons: Bill Manes & John Hutchinson.

MARCH 2004
Sat 6 VETTES AT THE VILLAGES 3, The Villages, FL, 1 Mile North of Lady Lake on Hwy 441. Sponsored by Corvette Club of Orlando. $20 pre-registration by Feb 23rd, $25 day of show. Free t-shirt and dash plaque for those that pre-register by Feb 23rd. Awards for 8 classes plus speciality awards. CFCA meets at Classic Chevrolet at 6:30 AM to depart by 7 AM. Click here for show info & registration form. CFCA Chairperson: Mark Gustetter.
Sat 13 ECKLER'S ALL CORVETTE-CHEVY-GM CAR/TRUCK BENEFIT SHOW , at Eckler's Corvette Parts, Hwy US-1, Titusville. Sponsored by Titusville Corvette Club. 159 total trophies, 14 best of show trophies, 1st & 2nd in each class, plus $50 club participation award. $15 pre-registration, $20 day of show. Registration 8 AM to 1 PM, awards presented a 4 PM. For info, visit www.premiumcarshows.com or call Larry Dudley at 727-547-8082.
Sat 13 TITUSVILLE CORVETTE CLUB CONCOURS FOR CHARITY AT ECKLERS, at Eckler's Corvette Parts, Hwy US-1, Titusville. Eckler's will be open during the event. Sponsored by Titusville Corvette Club. NCCC Concours, 7 sanctions. $80 registration, $20 display only. Registration opens 7:30 AM, closes 10:00 AM. For info, email mgxmg@aol.com.
Sat 20 12 HOURS AT SEBRING, Sebring International Raceway. CFCA will meet at the Cracker Barrell on 417 and OBT at 3:00 AM (yes, 3 AM!) on Saturday, March 20. Departure will be 3:30 AM (it's about a 2-hr drive) to ensure parking availability in the Corvette Corral. Parking is first-come/first-serve. Tickets for the race are $65 each (in advance) and there is a $10 parking fee. After February 28, tickets go up to $75. CFCA Chairperson - Gary Dzikowski.
Sat 20 CRUISERS FOR KIDS CAR SHOW. Waterford Lakes Town Center, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cars, motorcycles, trucks, vendors, games, drawings, auctions, DJ. Proceeds support several Orlando area children's charities, including The Russell Home for Atypical Children. CFCA meets across from the mall at the Home Depot on Alafaya Trail and EW Expressway 408 at 8:30 AM. Details at www.cruisersforkids.org. CFCA Chairperson - BJ LaMontagne.
Sun 21 CORVETTES RUN FOR THE RUSSELL HOME. CFCA's first Annual fun run for the Russell Home. Sponsored by CFCA, we will meet at Cypress Park on Holden Avenue next to the Russell Home (click here for a map). Registration starts at 8:30 AM and ends at 10 AM sharp. Cost is $15 per Corvette with 100% of the proceeds to support The Russell Home for Atypical Children. This year's run is for CFCA club members only. The driver of the Corvette must be a CFCA member, passenger does not have to be a member. Note: The Orlando chapter of the Harley Owners Group is holding their annual run in support of the Russell Home at the same time but ours is a separate event. Our Corvettes will not be intermixed with the motorcycles during the cruise and will depart immediately after they do. We will enjoy the same escort and traffic control provided by the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Come on out and support the Russell Home! Click HERE for a flyer. CFCA Chairpersons - Bob Rolfe and Ray Dettore.
Sat 27 CORVETTES IN THE SUNSHINE, Crystal Chevrolet, Crystal River, FL. $1700 in cash prizes. $20 pre-register by Feb 28th (incl t-shirt), $25 after Feb 28. Details at www.citruscorvettes.com or phone Harry Cooper at 352-637-2917. CFCA Chairperson - TBD.
Sat 27 1ST ANNUAL 9/11 CAR SHOW at Central Florida Fairgrounds. Proceeds benefit Central Florida Law Enforcement/Fire Fighter Memorial and the Children's Safety Village. Show from 10 AM to 3 PM, registration from 9 AM to 11 AM. $20 pre-registration, $25 day of show. For info email commrelations@ocfl.net or visit www.ocso.com or call 407-254-7000 ext 70816.
Sat 27 9TH ANNUAL CORVETTES IN THE MALL CAR SHOW at Galleria Mall, Centerville, GA, 10 AM - 9 PM. Sponsored by Corvettes Limited of Central Georgia. For info email pacecar78@worldnet.att.net or call Al Hemstreet at 478-922-1903 or 478-954-9978.

APRIL 2004
Sat 10 ECKLERS SPRINGFEST, Titusville, FL. Big Corvette Show. $20 pre-registration until April 8, 2004 or Day of Show 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM, $25 at the door. Click here for flyer, here for registration form or here for classification worksheet. CFCA Chairperson - TBD.
Fri-Sat
16-17
PLEASURE ISLAND CORVETTE DISPLAY. Displaying three Corvettes each night from 8pm until 12 midnight. All positions have been filled. CFCA Chairpersons - 4/16: Arch Simonson; 4/17: Bob Rolfe.
Sat 17 VETTES AT THE PORT, Port Canaveral. Open Corvette show sponsored by Cape Kennedy Corvette Club, NCCC People's Choice, pre-registration before 4/10/04 $25; day of show $30. Registration 7:00 - 11:30 AM. 7 classes, 1st 100 pre-registrations get event t-shirt and dash plaque. Click here for flyer & registration form. CFCA meets at Courtesy (aka World) Chevy on S. 436 at 6 AM, departs at 6:30 AM. CFCA Chairperson - B.J. LaMontagne.
Sat 17 FT. MYERS CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE, Autoworld, 4105 Fowler St, Ft Myers, FL. Sponsored by Southwest Florida Corvette Club. NCCC judged show, 2 sanctions. Pre-registration before April 1st $25; after April 1st $35, display only $20. Registration 7:30 - 9:30 AM. For info call Marc Erwin at 239-458-0145 after 5 PM.
Fri-Sat
23-24
PLEASURE ISLAND CORVETTE DISPLAY, 9:00pm till midnight, displaying three Corvettes. CFCA Chairperson - Arch Simonson, Co-chair: Bob Rolfe.
Fri-Sun
23-25
GATHERING VII, at the Lighthouse on Tybee Island, GA. Road tour plus car show/display. Lunch provided. BBQ dinner plus awards Saturday night. Pre-registration by March 7th, $45 per person (includes t-shirt), after March 7th, $60 per person. For more info visit www.coastalcorvettes.com or email Bill at bflammer@cs.com. CFCA will meet @ 7:30am at the eastbound Lake Mary Rest Area on I-4 on Friday (4/23/04) and depart promptly @ 8am. CFCA Chairperson - Mark Gustetter.
Fri-Sat
30-May 1
PLEASURE ISLAND CORVETTE DISPLAY, 9:00pm till midnight, displaying three Corvettes. CFCA Chairperson - Arch Simonson, Co-chair: Bob Rolfe.

MAY 2004
Sat 1 CORVETTES ON THE CIRCLE, St. Armand Circle, Sarasota, FL. Sponsored by Skyway Corvette Club. Limited to 1st 180 pre-registered cars only. Cost is $20, incl t-shirt & dash plaque. For info, see http://www.skywaycorvetteclub.org or call John Valo at 941-925-7080 or email pattivalo@msn.com. CFCA Chairperson - TBD.
Fri-Sat
7-8
PLEASURE ISLAND CORVETTE DISPLAY, 7:45 pm till midnight, displaying three Corvettes. CFCA Chairperson - Arch Simonson, Co-chair: Bob Rolfe.
Sat 8 CORVETTE RIVER CRUISE-IN, Ft. Pierce Marina & Waterfront Complex. Sponsored by Stuart Corvette Club. 9 AM to 3 PM, Registration 9-11 AM. $20 Pre-registration (prior to Mar 31st) includes t-shirt and dash plaque. $30 registration after Mar 31st. 8 classes plus best of show, long distance, and club participation awards. For info call Ron Nowak at 722-223-0491 or visit www.stuartcorvetteclub.com.
Fri-Sat
14-15
PLEASURE ISLAND CORVETTE DISPLAY, 7:45 pm till midnight, displaying three Corvettes. CFCA Chairperson - Arch Simonson, Co-chair: Bob Rolfe.
Sun 16 CFCA ROAD RALLY. Meet at the Roadhouse Grill on Orange Ave, 1 block south of Michigan @ at 10am. CFCA Chairperson - Jon Gardner.
Thu-Sat
15-16
NCM GATHERING. Annual ZR-1/C4 Gathering event at the National Corvette Museum. Road rallys, car show, drag racing, seminars, banquet, auction, vendors, and much more. Visit the NCM web site or email the CFCA Chairperson, John Hutchinson, for more info.
Sat 22 CFCA ANNIVERSARY PARTY. Never fear, when it comes to "stepping up to the plate" we can count on a fellow club member to pull us through. And the Anniversary Party is no exception. Don & Betty Ashe (club members since 1976) have graciously offered for the club to come out to the park near their home outside of Geneva, FL. This park is part of the home association where they live and has plenty of room for us. There is a shelter, tables, electricity, volleyball net, horseshoes, lake, boat ramp, etc... Please be prepared to bring a side dish, salad, or dessert plus your lawn chairs and of course, a door prize. You may also bring you boat, fishing poles, favorite games, cameras, oh, and sun screen. Click here for driving directions. CFCA Chairperson - TBD.

JUNE 2004
Sat 5 CFCA MYSTERY CRUISE. We will depart from the Cracker Barrel in Hunter's Creek (OBT & 417) at 9:00 AM (come early if you want to have breakfast first). Bring money for lunch and your FRS radios or cell phones to stay in touch during the cruise. CFCA Chairpersons - Arch Simonson and Bill York.
Sat-Tue
19-22
NCCC Convetion, Las Vegas, NV. The Stardust is the host hotel. More details TBA. CFCA Chairperson - TBD.
Sat 19 VETTES AT THE VILLAGE 6, World Golf Village complex, St. Augustine. NCCC judged show. Sponsored by North Florida Corvette Club. More details TBA. CFCA Chairperson - TBD.

JULY 2004
Sat 3 HUNTER'S CREEK 4TH OF JULY PARADE. CFCA meeting time is 9:00 a.m. at the old K-Mart parking lot at Town Center Blvd and John Young Parkway. Following the parade, we are invited to attend the festivities in Osprey Park. We may also be displaying our cars and promoting CFCA during the festivities. All Corvettes, including hardtops/Z06s are welcome to participate. Decorate the cars, and bring the kids/grandkids. Contact the CFCA Chairperson, Arch Simonson at 407-438-4216 for further information.
Sat 10 ECKLER'S STERLING CASINO CRUISE. Sponsored by Eckler's Corvette Parts and Accessories. Depart from Eckler's on US Hwy 1 in Titusville at 5:30 PM, drive to the pier and board casino boat at 6:00 PM. Door Prizes to be given away at midnight in Captain's Lounge (exclusive for Eckler's guests). Free food on board, free drinks for gamblers. You must call 321-385-1113 by July 2nd to register.
Sat 10 CORVETTES AT THE MERCADO. Sponsored by Florida Corvette Club. FCC cars will be in the show competition this year. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Trophies + best of show, peoples choice, merchants choice. Over 55 Trophys to be awarded - 5 in each Class. C-3, C-4 and C-5 Cars will have two Classes based upon year. Two Runner ups in each Class. $100 Club Participation award. Registration is $15 prior to June 10th and $20 after June 10th. Click here for registration form.

AUGUST 2004
Sun 1 RUSSELL HOME VISIT. CFCA will be meeting at the Road House Grill (on Oange Ave & Michigan) on Sunday August 1st @ 11:00am for Lunch and then a driveout to the Russell Home @ 1pm. Feel free to bring donations of household goods, cleaning supplies, toys, books, etc, as they will be greatly appreciated.
Sun 15 BREAKFAST AT DELEON SPRINGS. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE CHARLIE! We will reschedule for a later date.
Thu 19 CFCA DINNER MEETING AT THE CADDY SHACK ON I-DRIVE, 7 P.M.. Join your fellow club members for a relaxed time of dinner and good conversation next Thursday evening at the new Caddyshack restaurant on International Drive. The physical address is 5250 however the best way to describe it is that it is attached to the Festival Bay Mall which is located at the corner of International Drive and Oak Ridge Rd. The restaurant is near the Ron Jon's surf shop. By the way, the The Outdoor World/Bass Pro shop is located in the same mall just for a reference point....

Becky & Bubba Winn made the reservations and everything is set for August 19th @ 7:00pm. We need to get a count of how many plan on attending. Please rsvp me at president@cfca.net We need to know by the 18th firm.

We can order off the regular menu and separate checks are no problem. Becky said that they are very accommodating and pleased we chose their restaurant for our dinner meeting - Becky said that she thinks that they are just as excited about seeing all the Corvettes!! Click here for MapQuest directions.
Fri-Sun
27-29
CORVETTES AT CARLISLE, Carlisle, PA. One of the nation's largest Corvette shows and THE largest Corvette swap meet. Acres and acres of vendors, loads and loads of fun. Some CFCA members are traveling to this year's event by way of the AutoTrain, departing Sanford, FL on Thu, Aug 26th. The AutoTrain stops outside Wash D.C. then a 2 hour drive to Carlisle, PA. Click here for event and registration info. Contact Hutch at webmaster@cfca.net for AutoTrain info.

SEPTEMBER 2004
Thu-Sun, 2-5 NCM TENTH ANNIVERSARY CORVETTE CELEBRATION AND HALL OF FAME, Bowling Green, KY. What better way to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the National Corvette Museum, than with an event uniting, friends, family and enthusiasts for a look back on the Museum's history and ahead to it's future! For info visit http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/celebration/info.shtml.
Sat, 11 CORVETTES AT THE PIER, 800 Second Ave N.E., St. Petersburg. Sponsored by the Suncoast Corvette Association. $12 pre-registration, Day of show $15. Click here for registration form. NOTE THE NEW DATE!
Sun, 12 ROGER'S CRUZ'IN PLANNING MEETING, for all CFCA Cruz'In Workers. 1 P.M. at Patti & Hutch's house. Email hutch@hashmarks.com if you need directions. We'll order pizza or something for luch. This is one of our last opportunities to put the finishing touches on the show. All workers please plan to attend.
Fri-Sat
17-18
CORVETTE BEACH ODYSSEY at Panama City Beach hosted by Emerald Coast Corvette Club. Show proceeds donated to Taunton's Children's Home and the National Corvette Museum. Click here for flyer. CFCA Chairpersons: BJ LaMontagne and Bill Duty.
Sun, 19 CORVETTES ON THE GULF, Venice, FL. Sponsored by Venice Florida Corvettes and Bill Buck Chevrolet. Judging by Corvette Participants. Host club members not eligible for awards. Pre-Register ($15) by Sep 1st. Click here for registration form.
Fri-Sat
24-25
ROCK & ROLL VETTE FEST at Macon & Reynolds, GA. Hosted by Corvettes Limited of Central Georgia. Corvette Only drag racing, Show 'n Shine a the track, Icebreaker, Event Dinner, NCM Auction, DJ & Live Music, Dancing, Trophies, Cash Prizes, 50-50. Proceeds donated to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the National Corvette Museum. Click here for flyer. CFCA Chairpersons: Hutch & Patti Hutchinson.
Sun
26
CFCA AIRBOAT RIDE! CANCELLED DUE TO LIMITED INTEREST. We'll try again next year.

OCTOBER 2004
Sat
9
OCTOBERVETTES, Old Town, Kissimmee. Huge traditional Corvette show featuring hundreds of Corvettes from around Florida and the Southeast. FREE entry and free dash plaque to first 400 participants. No registration required. CFCA will meet at the Winn-Dixie parking lot in Hunter's Creek at 6:00 AM. CFCA Chairperson - TBD.
Fri-Sat
15-16
ECKLER'S REUNION, Titusville. Eckler's 25th Annual Reunion. Big Corvette show, swap meet, for sale corral, seminars, scratch n' dent sale, and much more. CFCA will caravan over on Saturday morning for the show. Eckler's supports CFCA in many ways. Let's have a good CFCA turnout to show our appreciation. More details TBA. CFCA Chairperson - TBD.
Sat-Sun
23-24
FLORIDA CORVETTE RACING CLUB AUTOCROSSThe Florida Corvette Racing Club will hold their second sanctioned autocross event of 2004 at the Florida State Fairgrounds on October 23 & 24. They expect a great turnout for this event, so please register early to assure a spot. They will verify your position by email, and if you are not among the first 50, will hold your check and put you on a waiting list. As such, if you register and then cannot make the event for some reason, please remember to let them know. For more info, contact Roger Michaelsen, Governor, FCRC, via email at rogeram@tampabay.rr.com.
Sat 30 ROGER'S CRUZ-IN, Roger's Corvette Center, Maitland, FL. Huge charity Corvette show for The Russell Home for Atypical Children sponsored by Roger's and CFCA. Multiple classes & special awards, BBQ lunch available on-site, DJ, free t-shirts for first 50 to register, great door prizes, charity auction, & LIVE entertainment by "Derek and the Slammers!" Space is Limited so Register NOW!

CFCA MEMBERS ONLY... CLICK HERE for Registration Form
NON-CFCA MEMBERS... CLICK HERE for Registration Form

Note: We need *everyone* in CFCA to get involved and volunteer to support this huge effor and very worthy cause. Start collecting door prizes, auction items, and trophy donations NOW. The Russell Home needs our help now more than ever. CFCA Chairpersons - Hutch & BJ.

NOVEMBER 2004
Fri 5 - Sun 7 CORVETTES IN PARADISE, Islamorada, Florida Keys. Sponsored by Florida Keys Corvette Club. A *must do* event for all CFCA members. Huge Corvette show and loads of fun in the sun. Click HERE for a flyer. CFCA departs from the Cracker Barrel in Hunter's Creek at 8:00 a.m. Arrive early if you want to eat breakfast first. Click HERE for our route and CFCA specific information. CFCA Chairpersons - Patti & Hutch.
Sat 6 SILVER SPRINGS CORVETTES SHOW, Ocala (Silver Springs), FL. The 7th Annual Corvette show at Silver Springs sponsored by the Corvette Club of Marion County. Each car registration includes two tickets to Silver Springs with full access to the park for the day of the show. Additional tickets are $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for children. First 150 cars receive a commemorative dash plaque. Door prizes given throughout the day. Judging by peoples choice. Trophies awarded at 3:00 PM. The host hotel is the Holiday Inn Silver Springs (352-236-2575). Special rate for show participants. Room registration deadline is October 8, 2003. Show registration form is at http://users.mfi.net/thib/2003SHOW.HTM. For show information e-mail Lois O'Leary at belmarblue@hotmail.com.
Sat 20 ULTIMATE CORVETTE PARTY, Ferman Chevrolet, Tampa, FL. Huge Corvette show with awards, goodie bags, food, entertainment. Only $15 to pre-register prior to Nov 7th. Visit www.corvetteparty.com to view pictures from prior year shows. Click HERE for a flyer. CFCA will meet at the Cracker Barrel on Kirkman at 5 a.m.
Fri 26 TURKEY ROD RUN, Daytona International Speedway. More details TBA. CFCA Chairpersons - TBD.

DECEMBER 2004
Sat 4 CFCA CHRISTMAS PARTY. Our big formal event of the year! Fine dining, member recognition, awards, prizes, and loads of fun! This year's event will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel on Kirkman Rd. across from Universal Studios (formerly Twin Towers). Cost will be $38.00 per person (partly subsidized by CFCA) and rooms have been quoted at $69.00. Click HERE for a flyer. More details TBA. CFCA Chairpersons - Patty McKey, Debbie Roberts, Kathy Behne.
Sat 4 4TH ANNUAL TOY RUN, sponsored by the Brevard County Corvette Club, Eckler's, and the Port Canaveral Cove Association. Meet at Eckler's at 12 p.m. Caravan departs at 2:30 p.m. en route to Port Canaveral. Fast Eddie will be providing music at Eckler's. Suggested donation is one unwrapped toy and book with a $15 minimum combined value. Gift certificates are also welcomed. The toys will be helping the disadvantaged children of Brevard county ages infant – 18 years old. A social will be held following at Ryan's Portside Bar and Grill. For information contact http://www.capekennedycorvetteclub.com or call (321) 454-7278.
Sat 11 HOLIDAY VETTE FEST, OLD TOWN, Kissimmee, FL. 2nd annual NCCC Peoples Choice Concours Show. 6 classes and trophies in each class. Goody Bags and Dash Plaques for the First 100 Registered Cars and lots of great Give- A-Ways, Door Prizes and Raffles. Pre-Registration is $15.00 by Dec 1, 2004. Day of Show Registration is $20.00 for Show Cars - Display Cars Free. See the flyer at MIDFLORIDACORVETTES.COM or call Chuck Deal at 407-498-4923 for more info.
Sun 12 RUSSELL HOME VISIT. Bring gift wrapped toys for the kids and supplies for the home. CFCA meets at the Road House Restaurant on Orange Ave at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and then we'll caravan over to the Russell Home to present our gifts and semi-annual donation.
Wed 31 CFCA NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY. Help celebrate 2004 and ring in 2005 with your fellow CFCA members at Patti and Hutch's place. More details TBA.


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