2016 PERFORMANCE CORVAIR WORKSHOP! Friday March 5, 2016
FRIDAY MARCH 5: We will be touring the Chrysler transmission plant in the morning! We will get to see transmissions and gears being made. You must be able to walk on your own. No walking aides are allowed on plant floor. Waiting on scheduled time of tour.
FRIDAY - LUNCH ON YOUR OWN. Kokomo is full of hometown pride restaurants. Listed below are a few of the favorites:
Louie’s Coney Island 1700 East Hoffer, Kokomo. Hacienda Mexican Restaurant 2006 South Plate, Kokomo
PASTAriffic Ristorante Italiano 3001 South Webster, Kokomo
Jami’s Soda Fountain, 307 North Main, Kokomo
Mike’s Pizza, 4001 South Dixon, Kokomo
Friday Afternoon schedule. Here are a few possibilities: Elwood Haynes Museum 1915 S. Webster, Kokomo. “America’s First Car” was developed in 1894 by Elwood Haynes. The famous inventor’s former residence now houses a collection of his possessions inventions. A revolving exhibit of Haynes autos are on display in the garage and the industrial history of Kokomo are chronicled in additional exhibits.
Seiberling Mansion 1200 W. Sycamore, Kokomo: Built in 1891 by industrialist Monroe Seiberling, the mansion features late-Victorian architecture, hand-carved woodwork, and multiple exhibits highlighting the history of Howard County.
Old Ben – World’s Largest Steer 1402 Defenbaugh St, Kokomo. Housed in a pavilion in Highland Park, Old Ben weighed over 4,000 pounds at his death in 1910.
Friday Dinner - Grissom Reserve Base- Peru, Indiana. (where we went last year)
6:00 pm, dinner at the Half Moon Restaurant & Brewery. 4051 South Lafountain St. Kokomo. Voted BEST IN KOKOMO. We have a private room reserved for 80. You MUST RSVP to Tracy by March 1 to insure you have a table. They do have a large overflow area at the other end of the restaurant that can be used, but I MUST know ahead of time to reserve it. The room is located to the immediate right after entering the restaurant.
After dinner: Sycamore Room at the host hotel is available for us for bench racing, and videos (bring your thumb drives). You may have beer, (BYOB) but it MUST be in a non-alcohol container if taking it out of the room as alcohol is not allowed in the hotel lobby.
Saturday, March 6, 2015 Kokomo Automotive Museum
730 AM: Vendor set up
800-900 AM: Registration/self-guided tour of museum/donuts/coffee/juice/pop. Vendor area will open at 830. Please give the guys time to set up.
We will be having 2 featured cars.....info to follow.....I will post exact Saturday schedule when the time gets closer.
Will be taking T Shirt orders.....shirts will be black with white PCG logo on back and "pocket" area on the front. These must be ordered by Feb. 5. Price will be $25 for up to XL, $28 for XXL and bigger. Money will go to Racer's Fund.
HOTEL INFO: Hotel information: Kokomo Hampton Inn & Suites 2920 South Reed Road, Kokomo. Rates $104/night. If you are traveling alone or do not wish to share a room, please book a king room. There is a limited number of double beds. 765-455-2900 mention Corvair for discount. Reservations are under Performance Corvair Group
FRIDAY - LUNCH ON YOUR OWN. Kokomo is full of hometown pride restaurants. Listed below are a few of the favorites:
Louie’s Coney Island 1700 East Hoffer, Kokomo. Hacienda Mexican Restaurant 2006 South Plate, Kokomo
PASTAriffic Ristorante Italiano 3001 South Webster, Kokomo
Jami’s Soda Fountain, 307 North Main, Kokomo
Mike’s Pizza, 4001 South Dixon, Kokomo
Friday Afternoon schedule. Here are a few possibilities: Elwood Haynes Museum 1915 S. Webster, Kokomo. “America’s First Car” was developed in 1894 by Elwood Haynes. The famous inventor’s former residence now houses a collection of his possessions inventions. A revolving exhibit of Haynes autos are on display in the garage and the industrial history of Kokomo are chronicled in additional exhibits.
Seiberling Mansion 1200 W. Sycamore, Kokomo: Built in 1891 by industrialist Monroe Seiberling, the mansion features late-Victorian architecture, hand-carved woodwork, and multiple exhibits highlighting the history of Howard County.
Old Ben – World’s Largest Steer 1402 Defenbaugh St, Kokomo. Housed in a pavilion in Highland Park, Old Ben weighed over 4,000 pounds at his death in 1910.
Friday Dinner - Grissom Reserve Base- Peru, Indiana. (where we went last year)
6:00 pm, dinner at the Half Moon Restaurant & Brewery. 4051 South Lafountain St. Kokomo. Voted BEST IN KOKOMO. We have a private room reserved for 80. You MUST RSVP to Tracy by March 1 to insure you have a table. They do have a large overflow area at the other end of the restaurant that can be used, but I MUST know ahead of time to reserve it. The room is located to the immediate right after entering the restaurant.
After dinner: Sycamore Room at the host hotel is available for us for bench racing, and videos (bring your thumb drives). You may have beer, (BYOB) but it MUST be in a non-alcohol container if taking it out of the room as alcohol is not allowed in the hotel lobby.
Saturday, March 6, 2015 Kokomo Automotive Museum
730 AM: Vendor set up
800-900 AM: Registration/self-guided tour of museum/donuts/coffee/juice/pop. Vendor area will open at 830. Please give the guys time to set up.
We will be having 2 featured cars.....info to follow.....I will post exact Saturday schedule when the time gets closer.
Will be taking T Shirt orders.....shirts will be black with white PCG logo on back and "pocket" area on the front. These must be ordered by Feb. 5. Price will be $25 for up to XL, $28 for XXL and bigger. Money will go to Racer's Fund.
HOTEL INFO: Hotel information: Kokomo Hampton Inn & Suites 2920 South Reed Road, Kokomo. Rates $104/night. If you are traveling alone or do not wish to share a room, please book a king room. There is a limited number of double beds. 765-455-2900 mention Corvair for discount. Reservations are under Performance Corvair Group
