TheSamba.com :: View topic - Simple Transport III August 21, 2010 Hagerstown MD

Sat Dec 19, 2009 11:30 am

Getting plans underway for the Annual Simple Transport VW/Bike show for 2010. The event is run concurrently with a local Augustoberfest, celebrating our city's German Heritage, and is organized as a fund-raiser for our local BMX track, located in the same park.

This year marks the third annual event, and this year we will be featuring Type 3s with free entry to all Squareback, Notchback, fastback and Type 34 Ghias.

When- Saturday August 21, 2010 8am-3pm
Where- Hagerstown Fairgrounds Park, Hagerstown MD

I will update this link as details are finalized.

Basic idea:
Showcasing Air-Cooled VWs and other air cooled German Vehicles including Porsche, BMW motorcycles AND antique, classic, custom and BMX bicycles as well.

$10 Entry fee
$15 Swap space
$3 Bicycle show entry
$2 Spectator fee
Open house at Hagerstown BMX
Raffles/T-Shirts/Great Food/family Fun
Participant Judged, top 23 awards, long distance, and promoters choice

Lots more!

http://www.simple-transport.com

Pics from previous events:

2008:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/coolbmx2c4me/sets/72157606957322863/

2009:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/coolbmx2c4me/sets/72157622089124070/

Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:04 am

this is definitely getting marked on the OCOD calendar this year for shows/events to attend!

Thu Dec 31, 2009 5:36 am

You all have done a great job the last two years. I hope this year is as good!

Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:18 pm

vwsteve wrote: You all have done a great job the last two years. I hope this year is as good!

We plan to give it our best!! But It is up to the faithful to make the show.

We were very blessed last year with dark clouds looming .But the rain held out and we had a great showing.

Swaps were great last year ! Hope to double that this year.

15 BUCKS for swap space!!! ....

FREE type 3 entry..

2 bucks for spectators ...

Bikes 3 bucks ....

Participant judged "TOP 23"!!! .....

.....Cant beat that with a stick.

We have some good things in the works for S.T.III !!!!

Thu Jan 21, 2010 12:30 am

This will be my first ST meet, as I missed last year's (engine troubles). I'm excited about showing off my driver.... :o Can't wait!

Fri Jan 22, 2010 7:35 am

Well so far it looks like Grover's Goodies will be back with some eats for the famished and it looks very likely the trademark blue bug will be along side for the ride.

Wife may be cooking up some new ideas this year (deep fried oreos) along with some other ideas to switch up a little bit.

I'll be heading back to the motherland at the beginning of March so I'm gonna keep my eyes peeled for some good donations to the raffle, I'll post once I get back to give a little teaser.

Need some feedback yet on the t-shirts but the designs are moving along quite well. If the stars are aligned right this year i may be bringing along shirts of my own to sell, here are some shirts you may see available....

I also have some type 3's in the works since we are going with that theme this year. Keep your fingers crossed like I am, I'm super stoked to get this shirt thing going especially so I can finally give shirts to B, Nutter and the Cookers....i know you guys are dying to have one.

Keep the thread going...we can make this show an event everyone will want to attend, i guarantee it....when you have B, Nutter, and the Cookers behind it, you know it will be a blast!!!

Fri Jan 22, 2010 7:41 pm

Nice Job !! You are right I do want one of those shirts. I want the one of Gene's turbo!!!!...That thing looks Bad ass!!!

Also glad Grovers Goodies will be back...MMMM Goodies.....Along with old blue..." your my boy BLUE!!"

What part of Germany you going to ? Cant wait to see what ya come back with. Working on some goodies for the raffle too. :wink:

Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:49 am

Grover,

Have a great trip! ***if you find a rear facing so42 seat and an so42 side tent, please send them to me. I will trade you the use of a fire extinguisher for ST III!

Be safe~
Jeremy

Thu Jan 28, 2010 1:55 pm

Jeremy

Will do man, I have a couple of contacts that i can have keep an eye open for me, maybe i can turn up something before hand.

Grover

Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:57 am

keep up the good work Grover!

Cant wait for this show again this year...last year was a true sign that its only gonna get BIGGER! The diehards that showed up regardless of the weatherman's predictions proves there is now a firm base for this event and will get bigger each year! Not to mention the grassroots donations drive that took place this winter in support for 2010's show!

Wed Feb 03, 2010 3:32 pm

Yup yup. We've at about the $500 mark in pre-season sponsorship/support so far.

PM or email me if you are willing/able to make a product/cash donation to help "support the cause"...or just wanna make a comment or suggestion.

Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:29 am

Whoops forgot to put my donation in, B put me in for $20 along with whatever give aways i hope to run across in the next few weeks. Any suggestions throw em at me i'll be in the perfect place for them. I'm hoping to find some good type 3 stuff, also keeping my eyes open for some pieces from the third reich if anyone is interested, my dumb ass passed up on some cash bills last time there at a antique shop I could kick myself for not getting. Anyone has any desires yell at me I'll keep a look out.

Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:02 pm

Updates:

Donations are up to the $600 mark and it's not even Spring yet!

We're always seeking new ideas for give-aways, prizes, contests, and awards etc. So if you can help us out please let us know.

We're in the early stages of making this a two-day event. Trying to plan a pre-show cruise-in and/or local open houses at local VW hot spots. More details on that soon, stay tuned.

We've put together a website for legitimacy and up to date info:

http://www.simple-transport.com

Thu Mar 18, 2010 4:39 am

Picked up the first give away while I was is Germany. Maisto 67 squareback buildable diecast, this thing is cool wish I would have picked one up for myself.

Also, anyone who wants a Deutch plate get in contact with me before next Monday, I have access to get them for around $15 right now so I'll be putting in a request to one of my team members to pick these up while they are there till the end of next week......let me know

Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:40 am

grover89 wrote: .

Need some feedback yet on the t-shirts but the designs are moving along quite well. If the stars are aligned right this year i may be bringing along shirts of my own to sell, here are some shirts you may see available....

I'm planning on making the trip for the first time (without an aircooled... :sob:), but your above design is my def fave!

Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:27 am

How cool are these puppies

Tue Mar 30, 2010 3:00 pm

Niiiice. I think someone is a VW nut! ;)

I met a new VW enthusiast and Tattoo artist today. I think we'll have a show car entry and a Tattoo contest entry...or judge! ;)

Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:55 am

Yep,They are cool 4sure! 8)

Hope one of those has my name on it? :wink:

Now, where to find a frame for those?

Tue Apr 27, 2010 1:47 pm

I belong to HAVOC and I plan on making it down and hopefully bring some of the other HAVOC members. I'll be rolling I my lowered '63 Rag Top with old skool Fuchs. I'll bring the boy and his BMX bike. Sounds like a fun time!
:D
Tim

Fri Apr 30, 2010 6:51 am

Well......the wife finally came aboard after all this time, here's her new daily driver that will be at the show this year