Spring Fling XXV Apr 16&17 2011 Van Nuys CA complete event info, pics, ?'s, etc

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Just putting out an official thread for Spring Fling 25th Anniversary April 16th & 17, 2011 Held at Woodley Park, Van Nuys CA. Any questions about the show please post them here.

The website will take online registrations paid through paypal. With that you get immediate registration confirmation that can be printed out and shown at the gate for pre-registered participants. We will also have the list of pre registrations in case you loose you print out.

Special 25th Anniversary event, with special thank you for show field participants, feature car display tents, Sheriff Higgins display from family, etc.  Display of Mopar race cars including real IROC Daytona, drag cars, etc. Looking for historical real race cars for display.

Website: www.cpwclub.com

2010 show: 800+ cars, 300+ swap, 50+ midways, 9,000+ FREE admission spectators over the weekend. The show is held in a beautiful tree lined and shaded park.

Less that 20 miles from LAX airport, Burbank Airport, Universal Studios, NBC studios, Magic Mountain, the Pacific Ocean, Beverly Hills, Hollywood..

SPRING FLING 25TH ANNIVERSARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (subject to change and additions)

THURSDAY   April 14, 2011

Spring Fling Speed Festival
•5th annual Mopar track event at Willow Springs Raceway, Rosamond, CA
•8am to 5pm of on track race time on the BIG 2.5 mile track. 
•$325/car. Discount of $50 for Registration prior to March 31st.
•Spectators $10/person pit/spectator pass
• Info, pictures, scheduled cars click here or call Tim Herren at (310) 538-8098
•40+ Mopars on the track last year
•Bring you new Mopar or bring your old Mopar
•Drivers mtg 7am (instructors present run groups sorted by experience)
•Drivers instruction meeting, mandatory for novice drivers at Willow. Instructor ride-a-longs to follow.
Free cruise laps on track at 12pm for all spectators. Under 60 mph or so
•Some cruise laps cars: 70 Hemi Cuda –fresh resto/bias plys, 68 RR original owner, 70 Coronet wagon…
•Dinner 6:00 pm
 •Willow Springs Website:  http://www.willowspringsraceway.com
•Watch Spring Fling Speed Festival Video:

•Watch Spring Fling Speed Festival Video:


FRIDAY April 15, 2011

Coastal Caravan Cruise
•Seaside, CA starting at 9 am (south of San Francisco near Monterey, CA) Arrive in L.A. around 6pm
Free to all participants
•travel the coast scenic Hwy 1 with a train of awesome Mopars
•Lunch at Ragged Point Inn and Restaurant
•Watch 2008 Coastal Caravan Video: 

•Watch 2009 Coastal Caravan Video advertisement: 

•Watch 2009 Coastal Caravan Video:

•Watch 2009 Coastal Caravan Slideshow: http://gs102.photobucket.com/groups/m101/GZ25G5OQU9/
•Watch 2010 Coastal Caravan Video:

 
Malibu Driving Cruise:
•Woodley Park to Malibu 9:30am to Lunch
Free to all participants (lunch not provided)
•Stop at famous Rock Store biker hangout
•Lunch at beach

Spring Fling Kickoff Party at Motion Picture Car Warehouse
•Visit Ted Moser’s facility that provides old, new and specialty vehicle to Hollywood
Spring Fling attendees only. Free admission.
•5pm to 9pm
•8400 Reseda Blvd Northridge, CA 91324
•Refreshments only.
http://www.picturecarwarehouse.net/intro.php


SATURDAY
Spring Fling XXV April 16, 2011

•World famous parts exchange 7:00 am
•Only fair chance Mopar swap meet of its size in the country; via first come, first served vendor spaces
•Show & Shine  7:00 am entry time !! (show cars w/o trailers will enter from separate north gate) 
•Manufactures Midway

Mopar Cruise-In Saturday 5-10
•At California Car Cover: http://www.calcarcover.com/ 
    •Located 9525 DeSoto Avenue Chatsworth, CA
    •At Plummer Street on the Northwest corner
    •Picture Slideshow: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35560294@N02/3480221345
 
SUNDAY
Spring Fling XXV April 17, 2011

•Parts exchange 7am
•Show & Shine plus Judging 7:00 am entry time !! (show cars w/o trailers will enter from separate north gate)
•Manufactures Midway
•Trophy Presentation 2pm
•Watch Sunday Spring Fling Video:



Ok, this is a lot of stuff. Feel free to email me if you need explanations or recommendations... The Malibu Cruise and Coastal Caravan Cruise are the only events that happen at the same time in different places. The Coastal Caravan is designed for travelers from the Bay Area and points north or travelers who route themselves though that area. The Malibu Cruise is set up for locals, people who arrive in town early Friday, people who attended the Willow Springs event on Thursday, etc.

Event grounds picture. Show car only trailer parking angled head-in against wall bottom-most from center to left.



« Last Edit: February 18, 2011 - 05:30:01 PM by autoxcuda »
Spring Fling XXX
April 22 & 23 2016

at Woodley Park Van Nuys, CA.
Special 30th Anniversary Event!
600+ Mopars, 300+ swappers,  50+ manf. midways.
Thrus: Mopar Track Day at Willow Springs Raceway
Fri: Caravan & Cruise
Sat: Mopar Cruise-In




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Spring Fling Manufactures Midway Vendor Area List

This is just the midways that have come for over 3 years or allready paid. There will be additions and could be subtractions. *This is NOT the additional 300 Mopar used parts vendors/swappers that make Spring Fling probably the 3rd largest Mopar swap meet in existance.

Event Sponsors:
TTI Headers
Laysons
Classic Industries
Dependable Dodge
Stockton Wheel
Just Dashes
Mr Moparts (speciality fastners, emblems, small detail parts)


Milodon
Edelbrock
Legendary Auto Interiors
B&M Racing
Classic 5 speed
Hurst Shifters
Stephens Performance (AMD body parts: call ahead and save shipping and reserve parts )
Hotchkis Suspension
Mr Norms
Mopar Collector's Guide
Mopar Muscle Magazine
Gear Vendors
Helwig Products
The Mopar Shop aka Ed Wogulis (call ahead to reserve parts and save shipping. He is the one that seems to have, but not bring what you need)
Restorations By Julius
Metro Parts
Glendora Dodge
AAA Insurance
Hagerty Collector Insurance
SMS Supercars
Quality Tool (Direct Lift)
AZ Nick
The Right Stuff
Double D Enterprises
Pogies Rod and Custom
Franks Restoration Parts
Rocket Restoration
Red Line Gaugeworks
Redline Gaugeworks
Jax Wax
F & B Throttle Bodies -Richard Nedal (EFI)
Barlow Insurance Brokerage
Ultimate Rides
Hot Rod City Garage
Stack Performance
Junk Yard Find
Bob Mazolini Racing
?Accurate LTD
?440 Source

I may be forgetting some. I will edit and add.
« Last Edit: February 21, 2011 - 02:05:21 PM by autoxcuda »
Spring Fling XXX
April 22 & 23 2016

at Woodley Park Van Nuys, CA.
Special 30th Anniversary Event!
600+ Mopars, 300+ swappers,  50+ manf. midways.
Thrus: Mopar Track Day at Willow Springs Raceway
Fri: Caravan & Cruise
Sat: Mopar Cruise-In

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I signeup online and paid via Paypal so my question is....I am assuming the entrance price is for both days right? I don't need to pay for each day?

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I signeup online and paid via Paypal so my question is....I am assuming the entrance price is for both days right? I don't need to pay for each day?

$30 pre reg ($35 at gate) includes BOTH days. If you choose to only go one day, it's the same price.

Same as always. I've remember seeing your Bee out there before. When was the last Fling it was out at?
« Last Edit: February 18, 2011 - 11:18:39 PM by autoxcuda »
Spring Fling XXX
April 22 & 23 2016

at Woodley Park Van Nuys, CA.
Special 30th Anniversary Event!
600+ Mopars, 300+ swappers,  50+ manf. midways.
Thrus: Mopar Track Day at Willow Springs Raceway
Fri: Caravan & Cruise
Sat: Mopar Cruise-In

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Going backwards...Last picture I took of it! Fall Fling 09'.

Cool liceanse plate!
Spring Fling XXX
April 22 & 23 2016

at Woodley Park Van Nuys, CA.
Special 30th Anniversary Event!
600+ Mopars, 300+ swappers,  50+ manf. midways.
Thrus: Mopar Track Day at Willow Springs Raceway
Fri: Caravan & Cruise
Sat: Mopar Cruise-In

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Nice pic. You have a good memory. You should see it now, I keep making little improvements. Only have about 6-7 things left on my list to make it "just right."

I try to go every show but I have only brought it out the last two shows since it was at a paint shop for years before that.

I have a friend who has a friend who let me get in for free each time.

This time, I wanted to be on the up and up since it is not alot of money and I know it's a way of raising money for other club events.

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I found a pic from one of the past shows too.

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Nice pic. You have a good memory. You should see it now, I keep making little improvements. Only have about 6-7 things left on my list to make it "just right."

I try to go every show but I have only brought it out the last two shows since it was at a paint shop for years before that.

I have a friend who has a friend who let me get in for free each time.

This time, I wanted to be on the up and up since it is not alot of money and I know it's a way of raising money for other club events.

Thank you. Part of the proceeds go to the Guide Dogs of America. They have a booth near the club tent.

We don't charge much really for a two day event. And we have free admission. We could charge admission if we wanted to. But we are not out to gouge people. We will be giving each paid entry a free gift this year. In past special shows we've given out wall clocks, Hot Wheels, etc. Part of the fees go into the gift back to the people who take the effort to show thier cars.

At last Fall Fling with the wet rain before dawn, we actually lost money.
Spring Fling XXX
April 22 & 23 2016

at Woodley Park Van Nuys, CA.
Special 30th Anniversary Event!
600+ Mopars, 300+ swappers,  50+ manf. midways.
Thrus: Mopar Track Day at Willow Springs Raceway
Fri: Caravan & Cruise
Sat: Mopar Cruise-In

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I heard the people who run the park don't really like us "car people" so I can imagine they make it more expensive each time hoping we go somewhere else.

Most shows charge people $35.00 for non-judged shows so you guys could easily charge more or add $10 for the second day. And I suppose it would more trouble than it's worth to set up a fence and charge admission. Although if you did, most folks would pay $5 without a single complaint since it is such a large show and nicely done.

In my opinion, there's not enough car enthusiasm in California compared to other parts of the country so I am glad you guys put this show on so regularly. I get excited months in advance of each one. Now that I have a Challenger to work on, I'm even more jazzed about the swap meet and vendors.

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I heard the people who run the park don't really like us "car people" so I can imagine they make it more expensive each time hoping we go somewhere else.

Most shows charge people $35.00 for non-judged shows so you guys could easily charge more or add $10 for the second day. And I suppose it would more trouble than it's worth to set up a fence and charge admission. Although if you did, most folks would pay $5 without a single complaint since it is such a large show and nicely done.


The park has it's streaks. Fairly decent of late. But right now with the money crisis they just have all kinds of fees for anything we do/use.

And most of those other shows are  $35 for ONE day. At Spring Fling, $30 gets you two days ($35 @ gate).

I try to push for nice trophies too. Sometime I get carried away with $5,000 trophy bills. But hey, nice car = nice trophy.

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In my opinion, there's not enough car enthusiasm in California compared to other parts of the country so I am glad you guys put this show on so regularly. I get excited months in advance of each one. Now that I have a Challenger to work on, I'm even more jazzed about the swap meet and vendors.

That's pretty much my core concept of having free admission.
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Spring Fling XXX
April 22 & 23 2016

at Woodley Park Van Nuys, CA.
Special 30th Anniversary Event!
600+ Mopars, 300+ swappers,  50+ manf. midways.
Thrus: Mopar Track Day at Willow Springs Raceway
Fri: Caravan & Cruise
Sat: Mopar Cruise-In

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I'm glad you clarified. So $35 Sat and another $35 Sun.

I only paid once thinking it was for both days. Guess I need to pay another 35.

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I'm glad you clarified. So $35 Sat and another $35 Sun.

I only paid once thinking it was for both days. Guess I need to pay another 35.

No, one $30 pre reg payment for both days.

I'm sorry I was not clear in my other posts.

What is your email and name so I can check  if the paypal went throgh?
Spring Fling XXX
April 22 & 23 2016

at Woodley Park Van Nuys, CA.
Special 30th Anniversary Event!
600+ Mopars, 300+ swappers,  50+ manf. midways.
Thrus: Mopar Track Day at Willow Springs Raceway
Fri: Caravan & Cruise
Sat: Mopar Cruise-In

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I'm so jazzed for this!  I don't care if my car is a work in progress... 

It will be fun to have my car in such a unique parking lot for the day (or two)!!

Alan
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Build: http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=74674.0

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I'm so jazzed for this!  I don't care if my car is a work in progress... 

It will be fun to have my car in such a unique parking lot for the day (or two)!!

Alan

It's actually pretty fun to bring a works in progress. Take pictures of it at the show then when it's done, show them it was at the same show in that state. Also, if you are looking for parts or services put a sign in the window asking for them. People are much more likely to let go of some used parts or recommend some service to someone that is actually working on thier car. There are so many people that try to buy parts cheap and resell them.
Spring Fling XXX
April 22 & 23 2016

at Woodley Park Van Nuys, CA.
Special 30th Anniversary Event!
600+ Mopars, 300+ swappers,  50+ manf. midways.
Thrus: Mopar Track Day at Willow Springs Raceway
Fri: Caravan & Cruise
Sat: Mopar Cruise-In

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I like the work in progress cars. Anyone who has fixed up their own cars can appreciate the work in progress stuff. I think it is neat to see the car progress over time as opposed to seeing it only finished.

Okay, I get it now on the admission price. I was just a little slow on the uptake. My e-mail is mikeandcasey@rocketmail.com  I saved my email response and was gonna bring it as my ticket.