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MN - Eurowerks Car Show June 27th, 2009

12K views 153 replies 33 participants last post by  JK  
#1 · (Edited)
Hey-O

I missed this last year, but a few saablink members were able to make it. I decided I'd head this off an post it up since registration is now open. I plan on being there this year in either the '73 99LE or my Aero.

The show location is pretty nice, located at the historic Grain Belt Brewery in Northeast Minneapolis, right near the Mississippi River. Last year there were over 200 cars covering most of the European brands. There is live DJ music (oontz-oontz!), various contests such as a trike races and the cupcake eating contest last year (see the photo at the bottom of Palmer in an orange shirt stuffing himself with yum),

There are various awards - some of them pretty fun and creative too. The main awards are broken up in categories that allow cars to "compete" in a pretty fair way.

There were definitely some neat cars, some true "show quality" autos, and plenty of regular armature rides and "work in progress cars" like mine. Don't hesitate to enter even if your car is far from perfect, as perfection is certainly not required. Just register, show up in a European car, look at other cars and have fun.

There will be coverage in PVW, eurotuner, PBMW and more

$15 pre-registered
$20 day of show
Free for spectators if you don't want to park with the cool kids ;)


Here are some photos from last year...

The show is held at a historic brewery in Minneapolis. its gorgeous. The lot is all brand new asphalt, and rocks.

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trike race and modification competition:

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syrup chugging contest anyone?

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here are some of the trophies that were given out:

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And...PALMER HUNGRY!

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You can find the rest of the information you need to know here:

http://www.eurowerks.org/show/

Or, post here with any questions you may have, or if you plan on coming.

Spread the word!
 
#6 ·
If someone from out of state really wants to make the drive I'm sure we can find a spot for them at my place or any other nice members who have spare rooms ;)
 
#15 ·
I ate 8 cupcakes. The winner, a chubby 12 year old ate 9.

While I was gagging down the last one he kept talking about all the warm Dr. Pepper and beef jerky he had been eating all day, the little bastard.

Then I got a headache.

The show was pretty cool though, and it was only it's second year.

Also, I think this year they are toning down the oontz a bit, as it was a bit loud.
 
#17 ·
Also, I think this year they are toning down the oontz a bit, as it was a bit loud.
Oh noes!

A little over a month ago I drove from Lexington, VA straight through to MN. I even had a bit of a mechanical mishap that head to a 11:30pm trip to Walmart in IN.

...just sayin'
OK. Point taken. I'll stop being such a nancy as long as Palmer goes up for a rematch with last year's champion.
 
#44 ·
Dude, seriously there are plenty of cars that are work in progress, or just kind of fun little beaters and plenty in between I'm sure. Don't wory about it and just come on up! My car is no show quality ride, and if Jen enters the 99 it will be a far cry from a show car too, probably a further cry than my 9000.