Pontiac Oakland Club International Conference

[Kman1971]

Went to the POCI today with my daughter. Had a blast. She made out, got a new screaming bird T and Pontiac hat to match me. I have never seen so many Pontiac's in one place. Awesome event and people. It has been going on all week and I just heard about it today on the local news, so we had to check it out. They have a lot of fun events scheduled all week too. I would like to go on the poker run, will check that out next year for sure. There were some very unique cars too, like the 1964 Pontiac Banshee, Pontiac's version of the Corvette. I didn't join the show but should have. I parked in general parking and a few people took pics of the TTA there. There were no other TTA's there that I saw and I saw three third gens, (2) 1988 GTA's and 1 1985 Trans Am. Got a close up look at a few new Camero/Trans Am's. Here is the link to the POCI website, great group and event.
http://www.poci.org/index.cfm

Here are just a couple of Indy Pace cars at lunch before we stopped at the convention.

Here is a link to more of the pics I took at the event. Enjoy...
Pontiac Oakland Club International July 2012 pictures by kriscarr71 - Photobucket

 

[Turbota6]

Here are just a couple of Indy Pace cars at lunch before we stopped at the convention.

You must have stopped for lunch at Portillo's. Did you have a slice of chocolate cake?

FYI, the POCI Nats is usually in a different location every year. Years ago when I was involved with the IL chapter of POCI they had tried to sponsor the Nats at Pheasant Run in St. Charles but were never chosen. It only figures that now, after I moved from St. Charles, it happened. It probably doesn't hurt that the biggest Corvette national event, Bloomington Gold, is now held there every year.

 

[Kman1971]

You Got It, Ron. Portillo's for lunch, and you know we shared a chocolate cake shake...they are the best.

Pheasant Run is a great venue for these events. I went last month for Bloomington Gold and it was amazing. There were Corvettes from one end of the golf course to the other. It was unbelievable driving around the golf course and down the fairway to a parking spot of my choosing. They don't even let you drive golf carts on the fairway. Too bad BG is moving to Champaign next year. Now this was not quite the setup BG was but still very awesome and if you look at the calendar of events, it was run very well. I hope it is back next year. Here is a pic of CARRVTE there last month on the golf course.

 

[Turbota6]

The cruise for BG used to start right across the street from where I lived. I could watch all the cars gathering from my back window. Not sure if they still do it at the same place as it used to be the Kane Co. Judicial Center. Now they attached a jail to the courthouse so it might not be the most desirable location.

 

[TURBOGTA]

They should have the Trans am nationals at Pheasant run. Much nicer than Dayton and everything is right there....

 

[TURBOGTA]

Im going to find out what it takes to have a show/meet at pheasant run. All i ever hear is how the woman sue who runs dayton would never hear of it and wouldn't let it happen. I also hear how people are unhappy about her and the TA nats...if its broke fix it instead of complaining every year. Anyone want to help me ?

A few of the things I'll have are some 80's rock bands, country, and some other music acts members want to see. Good food not crap show food, and packages to go to show and stay at pheasant run. Of course Trans ams...

Id also like to have a 89 TTA meet there like we use to have at Grossinger in Lincolnwood Ron...

 

[TURBOGTA]

FYI...I'm finalizing the deal on a place in villa park and one thing ill be specializing in is the 1989 TTA and GN's...very soon.

 

[Kman1971]

FYI...I'm finalizing the deal on a place in villa park and one thing ill be specializing in is the 1989 TTA and GN's...very soon.

Now this will be awesome. Can't wait.

 

[Turbota6]

Im going to find out what it takes to have a show/meet at pheasant run. All i ever hear is how the woman sue who runs dayton would never hear of it and wouldn't let it happen. I also hear how people are unhappy about her and the TA nats...if its broke fix it instead of complaining every year. Anyone want to help me ?

A few of the things I'll have are some 80's rock bands, country, and some other music acts members want to see. Good food not crap show food, and packages to go to show and stay at pheasant run. Of course Trans ams...

Id also like to have a 89 TTA meet there like we use to have at Grossinger in Lincolnwood Ron...

That would be cool. I mean...there's way more to do in the Chicago area than Dayton, OH. I would suggest talking with the IL POCI club. I don't know who's in charge anymore but I used to be a member and on the board. I'm sure they could point you in the right direction.

One of these days I need to convert that old VHS tape of the Grossinger meeting to a digital format. That was a unique group of owners.

 

[tta299]

You must have stopped for lunch at Portillo's. Did you have a slice of chocolate cake?

FYI, the POCI Nats is usually in a different location every year. Years ago when I was involved with the IL chapter of POCI they had tried to sponsor the Nats at Pheasant Run in St. Charles but were never chosen. It only figures that now, after I moved from St. Charles, it happened. It probably doesn't hurt that the biggest Corvette national event, Bloomington Gold, is now held there every year.

nice pic