VOI 10 in Detroit - IT'S OFFICIAL!

[Y2K5SRT]

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It’s official! With the announcement of the next Viper Owners Invitational to be held in Detroit, Aug. 27–30, 2008, that brings the number of these major Viper blowouts to a perfect 10, or to put it another way, one max party to go with every cylinder in our favorite engine. VOI.10 (That really has a nice ring to it, don’t you think?) is coming home to the Motor City.

VOI.10 Highlights
Whether you caravan, trailer your Viper or just hop on a plane, once you get to Detroit, there is a whirlwind of activities scheduled for the event. Attendees and their guests will stay at Detroit’s two newest luxury establishments—the MGM Grand Casino and Hotel and the Motor City Casino and Hotel. Completed within the last year, both of these hotels offer first-class accommodations and easy access to Detroit’s casinos as well as other citywide attractions.

One of the most anticipated activities of VOI.10 will be the tour of the Viper owner’s Promised Land—the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant where Vipers have been built since 1996. After arriving on Wednesday, VOI.10 attendees will get guided tours of the facility and see up close how each Viper is carefully assembled by some of the most skilled craftspeople in the auto industry. Ask anyone who has already taken this tour—it’s an experience you’ll never forget. Thursday and Friday will also include driving events that will allow Viper owners to show off their skills behind the wheel.

In addition, the timing of this event includes the Detroit Grand Prix, scheduled for the weekend of Aug. 29-30. Those who come to VOI.10 will be able to attend the event and watch competitors from all over the world take on the challenging Belle Isle race course. Viper owners who attended the Detroit Grand Prix in 2007 said it was one of the best times they’ve ever had.

Back at the hotels, both Dodge and the VCA have planned spectacular banquets with an incredible array of food and beverage along with some top-notch entertainment. These social events are a great way for you to renew friendships and relive the glory of the day’s events.

Plans are also well underway for an exciting Viperabilia exhibit and those who have attended in the past know that this is always one of the most popular attractions at a Viper Owners Invitational. Suppliers and vendors will be on hand with many unique and fascinating items that a discriminating Viper owner will just have to have.

Make Plans Now to Attend
As we said, all roads lead to Detroit. We will be sending more information by the beginning of March on how to register, so stay tuned. It’s time for your Viper to come home and we hope to see you and all of your Viper friends in Detroit this August.

Bob Carroll - National VCA President
George Farris - National VCA Vice President
Chris Marshall - National VCA Treasurer
Jeff Pilgrim - National VCA Secretary

 

[IEATVETS]

Perfect!! My first VOI is coming and I am excited.

 

[doctorbob]

Of course you know I will be there. Put me on the list to caravan with the Kansas City boys to Detroit Chris.

 

[Vipermann]

"Those who come to VOI.10 will be able to attend the event"

So tickets/passes will be included in the price of the VOI-10 event?

 

[Y2K5SRT]

Of course you know I will be there. Put me on the list to caravan with the Kansas City boys to Detroit Chris.

And so it shall be. And this will be a VOI to remember!

 

[CajunViper]

sign me up

 

[Y2K5SRT]

"Those who come to VOI.10 will be able to attend the event"

So tickets/passes will be included in the price of the VOI-10 event?

That is correct. So what people paid $450 per person to attend last year (Belle Isle Grand Prix) will be included with your paid VOI 10 attendance. It will be incredible!!

 

[FinalEd357]

Thanks for sharing such GREAT news. Have always wanted to attend one and now it will be here, in my back yard. Guess it is time to fill that vacant spot in the garage - it has been 3 months since selling my GTS!

 

[George Murray]

No mention of track stuff as in past VOIs...auto X, road course, etc...this one going to be an all-spectate event? Polishers will be happy.

In any event, I'm all in.

 

[Y2K5SRT]

No mention of track stuff as in past VOIs...auto X, road course, etc...this one going to be an all-spectate event? Polishers will be happy.

Boy, some of you folks just aren't reading the entire announcement, are you?

"Thursday and Friday will also include driving events that will allow Viper owners to show off their skills behind the wheel."

 

[George Murray]

Right...saw it. My bad.

 

[YELLOH]

My bags are already packed.

 

[Newport Viper]

Very cool! Have fun!

 

[KenricGTS]

AWESOME

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Boy, some of you folks just aren't reading the entire announcement, are you?

"Thursday and Friday will also include driving events that will allow Viper owners to show off their skills behind the wheel."

Full out balls to the walls? I need to know if I should bring #34 or the streeter.

 

[MoparMan]

Full out balls to the walls? I need to know if I should bring #34 or the streeter.

I'm guessing the streeter...

 

[Qualitywires.com]

So got a question, my business partner is joining the VCA and can he take me along as the "other half" to the event? What would be the cost of a Vendor's booth there?

 

[Y2K5SRT]

So got a question, my business partner is joining the VCA and can he take me along as the "other half" to the event? What would be the cost of a Vendor's booth there?

Yes, he can take you. What good would a VOI be without you there? More details will be released shortly, including vendor space.

And Chuck, should know more about whether #34 would be good for this one later this week. If we volunteer to be the pit crew you could just enter it in the ALMS race over the weekend...

 

[SidewinderGTS]

AWESOME

 

[CaptainDavid]

Chad, you think we can dust off some of the Georgia boys, get their overalls cleaned and sign up for this

 

[slaughterj]

I'll be there!

 

[Flying Viper]

[So got a question, my business partner is joining the VCA and can he take me along as the "other half" to the event? What would be the cost of a Vendor's booth there?[/quote]


Chris, I didnt think you had to be a VCA member to attend , do you?

 

[LittleFish]

Chris - on the Detroit Grand Prix site Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix - Home it shows the race from the 29th - 31st, not the 1st. Are the tickets for all three days of the grand prix? The website has this as a $155 dollar value.

Also, any idea which hotel is the main hotel for the events? Amy and I are working on the calendar to fit this trip in!!

Thanks
Dave

 

[Qualitywires.com]

Yes, he can take you. What good would a VOI be without you there? More details will be released shortly, including vendor space.

And Chuck, should know more about whether #34 would be good for this one later this week. If we volunteer to be the pit crew you could just enter it in the ALMS race over the weekend...

LOL!...this time I won't get lost walking around the block lit.

 

[Y2K5SRT]

Chris, I didnt think you had to be a VCA member to attend , do you?

Nope, but you must be a Viper Owner or guest of one. And VCA Members get early registration as I recall...

Chris - on the Detroit Grand Prix site Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix - Home it shows the race from the 29th - 31st, not the 1st. Are the tickets for all three days of the grand prix? The website has this as a $155 dollar value.

I corrected the dates on this thread and will do the same on the others. As for the package and cost of the Grand Prix itself, it's actually closer to $950 per person, assuming it is the same package we had last year (will confirm to be sure). Regardless, it will be included with the price of your VOI attendance. Truly a steal!

Also, any idea which hotel is the main hotel for the events? Amy and I are working on the calendar to fit this trip in!!

It will simply be one you won't ever forget. As for the main hotel, I am not sure yet but should be able to clarify that shortly. We look forward to seeing you there, if not in the caravan on the way up!

LOL!...this time I won't get lost walking around the block lit.

And for a few bucks I will make sure those pictures never see the light of day...

 

[radta7]

Cool. This will be my first VOI. Can't wait!

 

[99 R/T 10]

I'll be there!

With a car this time?

 

[J&R3xV10]

lets get the caravan underway!!!! I can't wait to put some miles on the new 08. We will be happy to help coordinate plans for teh trip down with anybody from the west coast across.

 

[Canyon707]

Great the most dangerous drive by city in the country. Do we bring guns? kevlar? Detroit ?? depressing...

 

[LittleFish]

We are in the planning session, I would assume securtiy for cars/trailers/tow vehicles will be a high priority. The grand prix sold my wife!!!