Marauderville TWELVE!!

[MM03MOK]

It's Time!!! Marauderville XII !!!



As announced at Marauderville 11, it's not too soon to think about Marauderville 12!! Here are the criteria and timeframe for proposals. MM.Net Administration will review the proposals, which must be submitted by December 1, 2013. Look for an announcement in early January 2014 for MV12!! (email address below)



Criteria for Marauderville XII


Lodging

Hotel must be affordable. Someone MUST make an on-site visit to determine available facilities.
Amenities: King and Two Queen rooms; High Speed Internet (preferably at no extra charge); dining room, banquet facility, bar all on-site or within close proximity; pool preferred.
The hotel must be able to offer a block of no less than 50 rooms and have ample parking. Security is a high priority.
Itinerary

¼ or 1/8 mile drag strip, Road course or oval track within a reasonable distance and the cost of use. Test and Tune is an affordable option. Preferred event but not required.
Things to see and do: plant/factory tours, museums, breweries, wineries, local culture, Cruises, anything automotive and/or transportation related.
Car Show with awards
Maraudervilles have traditionally been a Thursday through Sunday event. Early Fall would be ideal, although other times will be considered depending on circumstances such as events we can piggyback on.
Consider the distances needed to travel in between itinerary locations as well as traffic and turns.
Down time and time to socialize are important so there's no need to fill every minute of the day.
Responsibilities of Planning Team


Communiciation and follow-through are the most important tasks for the Team. MM.Net will provide a closed forum for the Planning Team so all communications and tracking are in once place.
Site visits to potential hotels and all proposed venues.
Contact and pricing for awards and t-shirts. If you have no one local, we can provide info from prior vendors that served us well.
Contact Supporting Vendors and local area businesses and Chamber of Commerce for support of MV12.
Please create and submit a Budget include projected costs for any itinerary options such as admissions, fees, rentals, meals, catering, insurance, etc. It is OK to suggest "meal on your own."

Use 100 people as a guideline for costs.

Relate why you feel Marauderville XII should be at your location. What makes it “special & unique”?

Any members of previous planning teams would be more than happy to share their experiences. MM.Net pays all the bills and if you must front money, you will be reimbursed with receipts. MM.Net manages the Eventbrite and PayPal functions. MM.Net also makes a significant financial contribution to help keep the costs down. The Registration fees would never cover all the costs. Raffles also help keep the costs down.

Please submit your proposal to MM.Net@MercuryMarauder.Net (MM.Net@MercuryMarauder.Net) by December 1, 2013. Follow-up on the proposal may be needed, so please include names and phone numbers of Members involved in the proposal.

The most important part of planning and execution is a dedicated group of people - doesn't need to be many - that can follow through with all aspects of the event. MM.Net is here to help but this is YOUR event.

If you have any questions, please email MM.Net@MercuryMarauder.Net (MM.Net@MercuryMarauder.Net) or talk to Dan (MercMan) or Mary (MM03MOK).

[MM03MOK]

Love to see the discussions starting already!!

[Muddflapp]

Where have the Maraudervilles up to now been held?

[Pat]

^^^^^ Ennis Texas, Indianapolis Indiana X2, Harrisburg Pennsylvania, Orlando Florida, Atlanta Georgia, St. Louis Missouri, Detroit Michigan, Hagerstown Maryland, South Haven Michigan, Charlotte North Carolina, Bossier City Louisiana. (not in order)

[Muddflapp]

Wow, Ennis is close by. I try to keep the miles off. Mine had 1276 miles in '06 when I got it.

[Bluerauder]

Where have the Maraudervilles up to now been held?

Here's the list ....


MARAUDERVILLE -- THE ANNUAL NATIONAL GATHERING OF MARAUDERS


MV1 - 18-21 September 2003 Marauder Round-Up (Ennis, TX) (before it became "Marauderville". The term was coined by BigDogJim)

MV2 - 29 July - 2 August 2004 Marauderville II -- "Invasion of Indy" (Indianapolis, IN)

MV3 - 17-21 August 2005 Marauderville III/Woodward Dream Cruise “Marauders Cruisin’ Woodward Ave” (Detroit, MI). Hosted by the Motor City Marauders (MCM). Trilogy Motorsports Open House, Drag racing at Milan Speedway, Henry Ford Museum, Rouge Auto Plant, Prime location at Woodward Burger King. The lot was full 85 MMs in the lot for Saturday. Over 100 MMs in attendance over the week including Kirk's 63 & 1/2 Turquoise S-55 Super Marauder 406.

MV4 - 8-12 November 2006 Marauderville IV – “Race for Fun in the Sun” (Orlando, FL) Hosted by the Sunshine State Marauders (SSM). Laps and MM show race at New Smyrna race track. Gainesville Drag racing.

MV5 – 3-6 August 2007 Marauderville V -- "Cruisin' the Capital" (Hagerstown, MD) Hosted by the Capital Area Marauders (CAM). Mason-Dixon Dragway, Picnic & Car Show, Luray Caverns and Skyline Drive, Potomac River lunch cruise on Nina's Dandy. 50 MM convoy to Alexandria, VA.

MV6 - 18-21 September 2008 Marauderville VI (St. Louis, MO). Photo-Op at the St. Louis Arch.

MV7 - 30 September - 4 October 2009 Marauderville VII (Indianapolis, IN)("Back to the Brickyard" Over 50 MMs in attendance for the lap around IMS). Kirk also brought his 63 & 1/2 Turquoise S-55 Super Marauder 406. Visit to old Metamora, Indianapolis Zoo, King Tut Exhibit, Indy Hall of Fame, Laps on Indy Speedway, Group photos at Indianapolis, picnic & car show at the park.

MV8 - 8-12 September 2010 Marauderville VIII (Charlotte, NC) "Marauders Meet NASCAR", (Hilton Charlotte University Place & Shops at University Place, Old Stone Winery, Richard Childress Racing Shops/Museum, NASCAR Hall of Fame Museum, Drag Racing at Jefferson-Pageland Dragway in SC, 80+ mph laps at Lowe's Motor Speedway (What a Great time !!!) 40 MMs in attendance. Hosted by the Carolina Marauders

MV9 - Marauderville IX in Hershey, PA "How Sweet It Is !!", 12-16 October 2011 (Hershey/Harrisburg, PA) (All I can say is WOW !!! What a great event) (National Civil War Museum, Strassburg Railroad Museum and steam train excursion, AACA Museum, Beaver Springs Dragway (cancelled due to rain/wet conditions), Hershey's Chocolate World, Trolley Ride, and Hollywood Casino & Racetrack with Classy MM.Net Banquet)(67 MMs represented at the AACA Car Show: 38 Black, 14 Silver, 10 DTR, 5 Blue .... 1 Black Ford Focus, 1 Silver Crown Vic and 1 White Grand Marquis), 134 people registered. This is one for the record books. Terrific job by the planning committee. Hosted by the Capital Area Marauders (CAM) and the Northeast Marauders (NEM)

MV10 - Marauderville X -- The Tenth Anniversary, "They came by Air, Land, & Sea", 12-16 September 2012 in South Haven, Michigan. South Haven Inlet & Lighthouse, Michigan Maritime Museum, Tall Ships, Gingerman Raceway (GMR), Kalamazoo Air Zoo, McIntosh Apple Orchard, and Roscoe's RoundUp. 39 MMs on Thursday morning (1- TMF Bright Blue, 24 Black, 3 Silver Birch, 8 DTR, and 3 Blue), Kirk's 63 & 1/2 Turquois S-55 Super Marauder 406 plus 8 others (Crown Vic LX Sport, John's T-Bolt, Thunderbird SC, Shelby GT500, Kenny Brown CS/GT, Subaru WRX, Lincoln MKX, Mercury Mariner). By Saturday the count on MMs was closer to 50+ but I never got another color count. What a great time, great scenery and a terrific town to visit. :up:

MV11 - Marauderville XI -- 18-22 September 2013 in Atlanta, GA "Southern Comfort". Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS) -- 40 MMs @ AMS (31 Black, 4 Silver, 4 DTR, 1 Blue) and 1 white notchback Mustang, Atlanta Cyclorama, Stone Mountain Park Picnic/BBQ (several folks brave the cable car ride to the 1,683 foot peak), Atlanta Dragway (Sherm puts down a 10.9 run, Landy does 12s, MyBlackBeasts becomes "The Sandman"), 15 MMs and 27 people attend the breakfast at the Marietta Cracker Barrel on Delk Road, and weather threatens the Tilted Kilt Car Show.

MV12 - Marauderville XII -- TBD 2014.

[kirk]

Here's the list ....


MARAUDERVILLE -- THE ANNUAL NATIONAL GATHERING OF MARAUDERS


MV1 - 18-21 September 2003 Marauder Round-Up (Ennis, TX) (before it became "Marauderville". The term was coined by BigDogJim)

MV2 - 29 July - 2 August 2004 Marauderville II -- "Invasion of Indy" (Indianapolis, IN)

MV3 - 17-21 August 2005 Marauderville III/Woodward Dream Cruise “Marauders Cruisin’ Woodward Ave” (Detroit, MI). Hosted by the Motor City Marauders (MCM). Trilogy Motorsports Open House, Drag racing at Milan Speedway, Henry Ford Museum, Rouge Auto Plant, Prime location at Woodward Burger King. The lot was full 85 MMs in the lot for Saturday. Over 100 MMs in attendance over the week.

MV4 - 8-12 November 2006 Marauderville IV – “Race for Fun in the Sun” (Orlando, FL) Hosted by the Sunshine State Marauders (SSM). Laps and MM show race at New Smyrna race track. Bradenton Drag racing.

MV5 – 3-6 August 2007 Marauderville V -- "Cruisin' the Capital" (Hagerstown, MD) Hosted by the Capital Area Marauders (CAM). Mason-Dixon Dragway, Picnic & Car Show, Luray Caverns and Skyline Drive, Potomac River lunch cruise on Nina's Dandy. 50 MM convoy to Alexandria, VA.

MV6 - 18-21 September 2008 Marauderville VI (St. Louis, MO). Photo-Op at the St. Louis Arch.

MV7 - 30 September - 4 October 2009 Marauderville VII (Indianapolis, IN)("Back to the Brickyard" Over 50 MMs in attendance for the lap around IMS). Visit to old Metamora, Indianapolis Zoo, King Tut Exhibit, Indy Hall of Fame, Laps on Indy Speedway, Group photos at Indianapolis, picnic & car show at the park.

MV8 - 8-12 September 2010 Marauderville VIII (Charlotte, NC) "Marauders Meet NASCAR", (Hilton Charlotte University Place & Shops at University Place, Old Stone Winery, Richard Childress Racing Shops/Museum, NASCAR Hall of Fame Museum, Drag Racing at Jefferson-Pageland Dragway in SC, 80+ mph laps at Lowe's Motor Speedway (What a Great time !!!) 40 MMs in attendance. Hosted by the Carolina Marauders

MV9 - Marauderville IX in Hershey, PA "How Sweet It Is !!", 12-16 October 2011 (Hershey/Harrisburg, PA) (All I can say is WOW !!! What a great event) (National Civil War Museum, Strassburg Railroad Museum and steam train excursion, AACA Museum, Beaver Springs Dragway (cancelled due to rain/wet conditions), Hershey's Chocolate World, Trolley Ride, and Hollywood Casino & Racetrack with Classy MM.Net Banquet)(67 MMs represented at the AACA Car Show: 38 Black, 14 Silver, 10 DTR, 5 Blue .... 1 Black Ford Focus, 1 Silver Crown Vic and 1 White Grand Marquis), 134 people registered. This is one for the record books. Terrific job by the planning committee. Hosted by the Capital Area Marauders (CAM) and the Northeast Marauders (NEM)

MV10 - Marauderville X -- The Tenth Anniversary, "They came by Air, Land, & Sea", 12-16 September 2012 in South Haven, Michigan. South Haven Inlet & Lighthouse, Michigan Maritime Museum, Tall Ships, Gingerman Raceway (GMR), Kalamazoo Air Zoo, McIntosh Apple Orchard, and Roscoe's RoundUp. 39 MMs on Thursday morning (1- TMF Bright Blue, 24 Black, 3 Silver Birch, 8 DTR, and 3 Blue) plus 9 others (Crown Vic LX Sport, 63 & 1/2 Marauder, T-Bolt, Thunderbird SC, Shelby GT500, Kenny Brown CS/GT, Subaru WRX, Lincoln MKX, Mercury Mariner). By Saturday the count on MMs was closer to 50+ but I never got another color count. What a great time, great scenery and a terrific town to visit. :up:

MV11 - Marauderville XI -- 18-22 September 2013 in Atlanta, GA "Southern Comfort". Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS) -- 40 MMs @ AMS (31 Black, 4 Silver, 4 DTR, 1 Blue) and 1 white notchback Mustang, Atlanta Cyclorama, Stone Mountain Park Picnic/BBQ (several folks brave the cable car ride to the 1,683 foot peak), Atlanta Dragway (Sherm puts down a 10.9 run, Landy does 12s, MyBlackBeasts becomes "The Sandman"), 15 MMs and 27 people attend the breakfast at the Marietta Cracker Barrel on Delk Road, and weather threatens the Tilted Kilt Car Show.

MV12 - Marauderville XII -- TBD 2014.

Great list! But wow, if I didn't have an '03 I might feel like the red-headed bastard stepchild. :)
Remember, without the 1963 Marauder there would likely be no 2003-4 Marauder. Again, I know 99% of you are modern Marauder folks, but I feel it's my duty to keep the history alive. Early Marauders are STILL Marauders!

I attended 3, 7, and 10. Had my 1963 at all 3 of those. Had the 2003 at #10 only. Hope to attend another some day.

[Cobra25]

Theirs a small mistake on the Marauderville IV post. Drag racing was at "Gainesville Raceway ". Not that it matters much at this point just though you might want to know.

[Bluerauder]

Great list! But wow, if I didn't have an '03 I might feel like the red-headed bastard stepchild. :)
Remember, without the 1963 Marauder there would likely be no 2003-4 Marauder. Again, I know 99% of you are modern Marauder folks, but I feel it's my duty to keep the history alive. Early Marauders are STILL Marauders!

I attended 3, 7, and 10. Had my 1963 at all 3 of those. Had the 2003 at #10 only. Hope to attend another some day.

Sorry for the oversight. It has been corrected above and in the master at my signature link. Thanks for the correction.


Theirs a small mistake on the Marauderville IV post. Drag racing was at "Gainesville Raceway ". Not that it matters much at this point just though you might want to know.

Corrected above and in the master list. Appreciate the fix.

[HammerDown]

wonderful history of Maraudervilles, Charlie!!!!!

[sflrainmaker01]

Hopefully, Marauderville is in Florida this year! I need to go!:D

[Mebot]

Hopefully, Marauderville is in Florida this year! I need to go!:D

Agreed because we were talking about MV being in FLA at Louisville this year. But I would be pleased with it being in Chicago too.

[jimlam56]

Agreed because we were talking about MV being in FLA at Louisville this year. But I would be pleased with it being in Chicago too.

We could not get enough folks here within SSM to make the commitment to do what it takes to make the event a success. MVIV in Orlando was a great time, but it took at least 6 of us in key areas of responsibility to pull it off, plus a bunch of support folks. I'm sure any group that has pulled off a Marauderville would agree...
Unfortunately, we didn't see the level of interest, maybe 2015...

[lji372]

Uh..... It's late January :dunno:

[Chayton]

Uh..... It's late January :dunno:

nearly February :(

[IwantmyMMnow!]

I posted the same question earlier this week and got this response...


Look for an announcement by the end of the month. We are considering a few proposals and have asked for more info before we make the final decision. Stay tuned and check the home page.

[TooManyFords]

Hurry up and decide on Chicago! :P

[L.Mark]

I still vote for louisville...:D:confused:confu sed:P

[Chayton]

Well? :confused:

[Bigdogjim]

Still January :lol:

[whitey]

Well? :confused:

+1, it doesn't get any later than this

[Motorhead350]

http://youtu.be/NJIYNJb_qsc

Tick tock tick.....

[lji372]

hWJX9yUKJeQ

[Curless]

Bueller....Bueller....

[lji372]

Bueller....Bueller....


KS6f1MKpLGM

Thanks again chris!! Putting these in the post makes me feel like a magician!!

No Jman I will not disappear :D

[Motorhead350]

LOL wow...........

[L.Mark]

KS6f1MKpLGM

Thanks again chris!! Putting these in the post makes me feel like a magician!!

No Jman I will not disappear :D

...nothing up the sleeves or between the shoulders...:P:P

[Motorhead350]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTyN-vvFIkE

[1Marauder]

How about VEGAS!!!! Dallas????

[lji372]

How about VEGAS!!!! Dallas????

Newbie :shake:

Haven't you heard?

[WPG_Merc]

I'll be ready to go when it's announced. :bigcry:

[risky]

Chicago it is. LOL

[Spectragod]

January is over, now what?????

[Zack]

I hope I get to travel for this event

[RF Overlord]

Minor glitches with the submissions...Honest to God, we're this >< close.

[Bigdogjim]

No problem it will be post when ready:)

On to Looseville :burnout:

[TP Derrick D]

How about VEGAS!!!! Dallas????

I never been to Vegas, so I'm in wit' cha' !!! Dallas was the 1st one.

[lji372]

It's Time!!! Marauderville XII !!!



As announced at Marauderville 11, it's not too soon to think about Marauderville 12!! Here are the criteria and timeframe for proposals. MM.Net Administration will review the proposals, which must be submitted by December 1, 2013. Look for an announcement in early FEBRUARY 2014 for MV12!! [SIZE=1](email address below)


FIXED!!!!!!!!:banana2:

[MO Merc]

Nothing like a quick fix to keep everyone happy !

[1 Bad Merc]

I am ready to get this party started!!!!!!

http://youtu.be/IKqV7DB8Iwg

[lji372]

I am ready to get this party started!!!!!!


IKqV7DB8Iwg


Fixed!!!! :D

[1 Bad Merc]

Fixed!!!! :D

Show off!!!! Ha Ha Ha:beer:

[CWright]

Show off!!!! Ha Ha Ha:beer:

He's like a kid with a new toy! :D

[Motorhead350]

You had one job....

[justbob]

Soooooo????? It's July.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[jwibbity]

Soooooo????? It's July.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

yea what he said!!!!:mad2:

[Zack]

Party at our house since this is a bust

[lji372]

Any more room for marauders there :dunno:


:D

[TooManyFords]

Sweet! way to step up. Where is the nearest hotel to book?

[guspech750]

Soooooo????? It's July.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

And August next.


Sent from The White House on taxpayers dimes.

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[jwibbity]

Party at our house since this is a bust

I'll be there!!!!

[Embassy]

Everybody can come back to Louisville.

[lji372]

Everybody can come back to Louisville.

i thought zack got us kicked out of louisville :laugh:

[L.Mark]

i thought zack got us kicked out of louisville :laugh:

...close...

[Motorhead350]

Soooooo????? It's July.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

+1.

Details please....

[MM03MOK]

I have the itinerary all ready to post....just needs one last check from the Planning Committee. Hotel info is ready to post as well and will go up when the itinerary is posted. Fingers crossed that I can post the two threads in the next couple of days.

[Motorhead350]

Sweet. If I am town, do not forget to include me for the Off The Books V.I.P. tour.

Chocolate Shake anyone? $20!!!!