Vegas Marauders

[03blackvegas]

Attention Vegas Marauder owners, when I get my recently purchased Marauder, I would like to have a get together in town. It's been awhile since the last one, but quite a few cars showed up.

[slickster]

how about a Vegas marauderville? best one ever

[Mebot]

how about a Vegas marauderville? best one ever
Dammit

Actually You've been reading my mind. This is being discussed as a joint possibility between the West Coast Marauder and Emerald City Marauder groups

Waiting on details from some folks but keep checking back soon.

Thanks

[03blackvegas]

More details guys, please.

[03blackvegas]

As a Foot Note, in my opinion, any joint venture with Vegas and anyone, or anything, should take place in Vegas. If you have to ask why, then you've already missed the Bus.

[teamrope]

As a Foot Note, in my opinion, any joint venture with Vegas and anyone, or anything, should take place in Vegas. If you have to ask why, then you've already missed the Bus.

Where else could it be? Vegas has something for everyone, to include an NHRA track. :)

[Mebot]

Where else could it be? Vegas has something for everyone, to include an NHRA track. :)
This is correct. Vegas is a great opportunity to bring Marauderville to the West Coast and there's a lot of really cool activities to make it a success.

It's also going to take a heck of a lot of planning and coordination across multiple states. BJ and I talked about this awhile back but now that MV12 in Chicago is over, we were waiting for a call to action from the owners with the details to submit a proposal

I'll use this thread as a jumping off platform; so if you are a member of the West Coast Marauders, Emerald City Marauders and/or live in or near Vegas and are interested in helping plan, please send me a PM.

It would be good to get some traction on this now considering the amount of effort required for this to happen.

[03blackvegas]

I will do what ever I can to help make this happen.

[Mebot]

I will do what ever I can to help make this happen.
Great sounds good. Your job right now is to get the word out to the rest of the Vegas Marauder contingent (if you end up planning a meet up as per your original post). Sorry to derail but thanks for your support. We'll need a lot more enthusiasm to make this a success

[slickster]

A Vegas Marauder Ville would be the best one ever but the reason why it's not going to happen is because there's too many members in the northeast area of the United States. If this were to happen I would be glad to Drive there from South Carolina

[71cyclone]

A Vegas Marauder Ville would be the best one ever but the reason why it's not going to happen is because there's too many members in the northeast area of the United States. If this were to happen I would be glad to Drive there from South Carolina
Ditto , Just left there via Spirit air lines [ birthday cele] ,but will drive back for a Get together.:burnout:

[03blackvegas]

Waiting to hear from members from Vegas, (or near by) not sure what numbers there are.

[2,4shofast]

I would be willing to make the drive down, maybe I could talk a few guys from around here make the journey as well. Unfortunately the weather is starting to turn and the soonest I would be able to make the trip is May. When we had the April meet a few years back we hit a horrible snow storm on the way back and I'm not willing to take that chance again. Maybe a late spring get together could be possible? What does everyone think about getting a plan together for one?:beer:

Maybe some of the people that attended this event are still around 03blackvegas? Might be able to get ahold of a few of them?
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51560&highlight=Vegas

[Mebot]

A Vegas Marauder Ville would be the best one ever but the reason why it's not going to happen is because there's too many members in the northeast area of the United States. If this were to happen I would be glad to Drive there from South Carolina


This is a correct and accurate statement.

I realize the majority of ownership is on the East Coast and an East Coast destination is going to be a major pull for attendance.

so I'm trying to think outside the box on this. Why not a dual Marauderville event? The date is picked and you can either attend on the East Coast or attend on the West Coast.

now obviously this is extremely preliminary thinking. I doubt two events of the same magnitude (to include guest speakers, raffles, free breakfast, etc) can be done simultaneously. However to have a huge gathering on the West Coast at the same time as Marauderville on the East, is entirely doable. We would be included spirit, except we would have a lot more fun in Vegas.

Again, all good ideas that need to be fleshed out. That's why getting the ball rolling now on this and getting buy in from the Vegas group, from the West Coast group and Emerald city group will really turn this into a reality. Think about it. For the first time ever, we have a dual-city Marauderville and finally West Coasters can enjoy what the east coast have had for so long.

I am willing to put as much time and effort in this as possible, but I can't do it alone

[Guittard22]

how about a Vegas marauderville? best one ever



That be a long a@@ drive from mass but Interesting

[slickster]

ain't really much to plan. imo riding with 50mm's for 3k miles is a blast just change oil slap on a bra or 3m protection film and ur off. just walking down the strip at night is a blast. the buffett at the Caesars Palace will change your life. you can stay at a casino on the strip for around 100 a night. no need to plan theres too much to do. keep gambling too a minimal andu will have a blast. you will not want to leave the spas. the clubs pools the clubs in the pools with games drinks ladys in the pools on the roof top ok im packing

[2,4shofast]

now obviously this is extremely preliminary thinking. I doubt two events of the same magnitude (to include guest speakers, raffles, free breakfast, etc) can be done simultaneously. However to have a huge gathering on the West Coast at the same time as Marauderville on the East, is entirely doable. We would be included spirit, except we would have a lot more fun in Vegas.


I am willing to put as much time and effort in this as possible, but I can't do it alone

I travel to Vegas about 8 times a year and there are quite a few quality hotels that offer great amenities (free breakfast, internet and evening drinks) and could easily get a conference room reserved and best of all NOT on the strip. Guest speakers would probably have to be via Skype from the East Coast guys ha ha:banned::help:

I would much rather have some input from the locals on day time events etc. I will do as much planning and coordination as needed if there is interest.

[Mebot]

ain't really much to plan. imo riding with 50mm's for 3k miles is a blast just change oil slap on a bra or 3m protection film and ur off. just walking down the strip at night is a blast. the buffett at the Caesars Palace will change your life. you can stay at a casino on the strip for around 100 a night. no need to plan theres too much to do. keep gambling too a minimal andu will have a blast. you will not want to leave the spas. the clubs pools the clubs in the pools with games drinks ladys in the pools on the roof top ok im packing


I travel to Vegas about 8 times a year and there are quite a few quality hotels that offer great amenities (free breakfast, internet and evening drinks) and could easily get a conference room reserved and best of all NOT on the strip. Guest speakers would probably have to be via Skype from the East Coast guys ha ha:banned::help:


Thanks for the input guys. This is what I'm talking about. Honestly, a Vegas meet up doesn't require the extensive logistics that other Maraudervilles require, simply because you're exactly right. Doesn't take too much to plan and you have everything to do right there in the city. You have casinos, shows, restaurants, bars, the strip etc... Possibly a venture outside Vegas to Hoover Dam, I mean the sky's the limit. It's exciting to talk about this and make preparations.

But


I would much rather have some input from the locals on day time events etc. I will do as much planning and coordination as needed if there is interest.

This is the most crucial part. We can all sit and type up about how awesome a Vegas Marauderville would be but it's going to be require 100% commitment from the members who live in/around Vegas to make it a reality. That's a heavy load. So again, glad to get traction on this conversation now. I was going to wait until the info was posted with the requirements.

I looked back at the requirements for hosting MV12, MV11 and MV10 and it's fairly straightforward. I believe Vegas is entirely doable. I know some people plan their vacations around MV, so why not a destination that is appealing and has activities for everyone. Bring the kids, bring grandma, stay for a week. Enjoy the sites, go racing at Las Vegas Speedway, gamble, drink, etc...

[Mebot]

I also did some search on local Mustang Clubs in the area to see if they had any scheduled events/meet ups in Sept 2015. Nothing for 2015 has been posted, but something to think if this does happen. We can piggyback on a car show/meet up.

this is why we need the local guys to pipe up. If they have any connections with the local car clubs and let us know what the big events are.

[88LTDCV351]

I know that us West Coasters have loved the idea of a Marauderville that is within a reasonable driving distance. But asking the East Coasters to drive that far is like asking why us West Coasters haven't driven to the east coast for Marauderville (I know Rod flew to visit and I toyed with the idea of Indy if it was held there again since I'm from there). I can only see this being a West Coast version of Marauderville, despite the attractive venues that draw people from all round the US and the world. I could see a smaller attendance but some really cool things in the West. Vegas, San Fran, casinos, ghost towns, Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, USS Hornet, Queen Anne haunted cruise ship in LA, etc.

Having a regional event in Vegas has been discussed before but so far no one has gotten any traction.

[Mebot]

I know that us West Coasters have loved the idea of a Marauderville that is within a reasonable driving distance. But asking the East Coasters to drive that far is like asking why us West Coasters haven't driven to the east coast for Marauderville (I know Rod flew to visit and I toyed with the idea of Indy if it was held there again since I'm from there). I can only see this being a West Coast version of Marauderville, despite the attractive venues that draw people from all round the US and the world. I could see a smaller attendance but some really cool things in the West. Vegas, San Fran, casinos, ghost towns, Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, USS Hornet, Queen Anne haunted cruise ship in LA, etc.

Having a regional event in Vegas has been discussed before but so far no one has gotten any traction.

Absolutely. I totally understand the reality of the drive for most people. I drove across the US twice just this year, unfortunately. Not a lot of West Coast Marauder members are going to drive across the country for a Thurs-Sun event. It's just not going to happen.

so my idea is to think outside the box. Why can't the West Coast enjoy an event like Marauderville?

1) Plan this as a regional West coast event. Maybe we don't call it Marauderville, but maybe we plan it around the same dates as the East Coast event and we get members on board from California, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, etc... (Louisville started as a small regional event and look where it is now)

2)Market this as a Vacation Destination. Have folks add in some extra time for travel. Arrive early. Make it a week-long event. Enjoy the sights and sounds.Obviously you're not going to get everyone on board this way, but if you make this more of a vacation rather than a car meet up, you might be able to have perspectives change.

Also there's a lot of Midwest Marauders in Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, etc that Vegas might be equa-distant to them as an event on the East Coast.


Like I said, I am willing to help make this a reality and heck, even if it's just a bunch of us meeting in September in Vegas, I think that would be a start.

[1Marauder]

in west coast forum there was some info and a member who knew a great "car" friendly hotel etc. I agree it is a load, but well worth it. If we can get 20 cars... would that be a success???

May or later. Vegas. We can create fun type caravans from all directions... as all roads lead to vegas!!!

[Mebot]

Further to this discussion, I am more than happy and willing to make a Vegas Meet-Up happen. I was discussing Vegas as a possible Marauderville location with another member and that sparked the initial brainstorming. Hence why I am discussing it now.

It's possible, yeah that logistics just aren't "there" for a West Coast "official" Marauderville, but I don't think that should stop us from planning and having a meet in Vegas regardless.

there are new faces, new members on the board eager to make the trip and meet up. I can see how far I can go in making Vegas Marauderville a possibility but if not, I am still going to work on trying to make a Marauder Meet up in Vegas a reality next year.

[Mebot]

If we can get 20 cars... would that be a success??

Yes it would

[2,4shofast]

I was happy with the 7 cars that attended last time...they aren't a common in the West.

[88LTDCV351]

Lots to do in Vegas. Glitter Gulch, Mob Museum, The Gun Store (fire a Tommy Gun!), the Titanic Exhibit, etc. The Bonnie and Clyde Death Car, Liberace Museum, Boulder Dam just to name a few.

Just south of Vegas into Arizona are also a few things worth seeing, like Hackberry, Chloride, Rhyolite, Cactus Joe's in Oatman (& Oatman Hotel), Kingman (Hualapai Mountain Park, Powerhouse Visitor Center and Route 66 Museum), Ed's Camp in McConnico, Grand Canyon Caverns, Truxton Frontier Cafe, and so on on route 66 but then we get too far out of our way.

[ARodmarauder]

Lots to do in Vegas. Glitter Gulch, Mob Museum, The Gun Store (fire a Tommy Gun!), the Titanic Exhibit, etc. The Bonnie and Clyde Death Car, Liberace Museum, Boulder Dam just to name a few.

Just south of Vegas into Arizona are also a few things worth seeing, like Hackberry, Chloride, Rhyolite, Cactus Joe's in Oatman (& Oatman Hotel), Kingman (Hualapai Mountain Park, Powerhouse Visitor Center and Route 66 Museum), Ed's Camp in McConnico, Grand Canyon Caverns, Truxton Frontier Cafe, and so on on route 66 but then we get too far out of our way.


I think something like this would be fun. Example spend a day in Vegas and the next day drive to the Grand Canyon. But wheat ever is decided, I'll be looking forward to it.


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[jus4kix03MM]

Id be down for a trip to Vegas!!!! Wooohoooo

[Dude]

I'm taking my marauder out there may 27-31. ;) plan something then. Lol

[03blackvegas]

I will reach out to the members that attended the last meet in Vegas to check their status.

[71cyclone]

20 Marauder 's on the STRIP at night with the lights, would be real Slick.

[FastMerc]

Just like this. I am planning on moving out there. Depending when that happens I can help if you like.

[03blackvegas]

Just like this. I am planning on moving out there. Depending when that happens I can help if you like.

Nice picture

[Mr. Man]

Not sure it's even a thing but do airlines and car rental places do group rates? Probably not many Easties are going to drive but they might fly if rates were affordable.

[1Marauder]

I say we "buddie up" via east/west, and then they'd be in a Marauder :).

Besides, you taxi in Vegas, unless we are convoying somewhere--and then they be in with us.

I would be psyched to pick up a member at the airport in my MM... And I'd be equally psyched to be picked up in one!!!

[MERCULES]

That's a very cool idea to buddy up, I love the idea of Vegas, i would love to drive the 3,400 miles to get there.

If the drive was not possible It would be cool to fly in and be picked up in a Marauder, then taxi locally and buddy up for rides in other marauders with locals for tours etc.

I would also love to pick up west coast members and tour them around in my marauder if the event was in the east.


The fly in and buddy up with a local member is one of the best ideas I have heard of,:beer:

[osca0624]

im in :) local here In Vegas

[1Marauder]

That's a very cool idea to buddy up, I love the idea of Vegas, i would love to drive the 3,400 miles to get there.

If the drive was not possible It would be cool to fly in and be picked up in a Marauder, then taxi locally and buddy up for rides in other marauders with locals for tours etc.

I would also love to pick up west coast members and tour them around in my marauder if the event was in the east.


The fly in and buddy up with a local member is one of the best ideas I have heard of,:beer:


I think it has been done before... But I think it should become an integral part of ALL MM functions. Then we could fly in, and still "feel at home" driving around etc. I will take on the "Buddy-Up" ride share program!

[03blackvegas]

I would gladly let 1 other person ride with me, just follow the "House Rules", no Smoking, Eating, Drinking, and use the door handles when grabbing the door from the outside, if you want to put your hands and fingers all over something, then become a Masseuse.

[FastMerc]

Not sure it's even a thing but do airlines and car rental places do group rates? Probably not many Easties are going to drive but they might fly if rates were affordable.

I drove mine and had a blast! You may want to rethink it will be fun to have a mass of cars there. :D

[FastMerc]

This one pretty cool to!

[Mebot]

Love that shot!

Now imagine 40+ Marauders in addition and you have one epic picture

[FastMerc]

Love that shot!

Now imagine 40+ Marauders in addition and you have one epic picture

I totally agree!!! :D

[slickster]

The buffet at caesars is worth the trip alone!!! This is too awesome let's make it happen :banana2:

[HBTMD]

My son lives in Henderson, so we go to Vegas about 5 times a year. We keep the MM there.

As my wife likes to say "Las Vegas is the Disneyland for Adults". :banana:

Incredible entertainment, Incredible food, and many things to see and do without having to throw your money away on the slots and gaming tables.

The best flight and hotel package deals I have found are on the Allegiant Airlines web site.

https://www2.allegiantair.com/aares#u-l6GCscFuUsUnR-iPg70_p7X4Zji9byQR8n-Ogz6EY

Regards :beer:

[1Marauder]

Ok, let's start picking dates:

March madness is a little too early weather wise for some,
We need to avoid Vegas's busiest weekends (sports/rodeo/etc),
Don't want it to be too hot either, as we may want an out of town desert run, track day...

I am thinking April, May.

I will look in other threads for hotels that are car friendly. One member said he knew a place where we'd get a whole section/floor for the cars.

Ideas???? DATES???? HOTELS????

[Mebot]

If we want to submit Vegas as a possible location for Marauderville, let's look later in September. That way people have plenty of time to plan and save up.

And even if Vegas is not picked as an MV location, we can still use the same date and just make it the west coast version.

[03blackvegas]

If we want to submit Vegas as a possible location for Marauderville, let's look later in September. That way people have plenty of time to plan and save up.

And even if Vegas is not picked as an MV location, we can still use the same date and just make it the west coast version.

Now we're talking.:P

[Vortech347]

Finally! One I could possibly attend! I'm in Vegas right now at the moment. :D

[Chayton]

yes!!! :banana2: