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Is showing ones vehicle at the 75^th Anniversary by invitation only? Or is it open to anyone?

• It is open to anyone. In fact we are encouraging people to drive and show their cars in Driver Participation Class even if they are not "show" cars.
• Registration is required to show your vehicle and makes your vehicle eligible for AACA awards and certifications.
• Registration for the car show does include a special Car Show medallion that can be attach to the 75^th Commemorative License plate.
• There will be some vehicles invited for their historical significance to the hobby and/ or AACA but everyone is invited to bring a vehicle.

Is there registration required to attend the event?

• Yes, there will be a registration charge to attend the event. The registration will include admission to all of the general activities and events for the AACA member and a spouse or guest. Participants age 16 years and under are free. The registration will also include a commemorative 75^th Anniversary license plate and parking permit to the Expo center for the show on Saturday.

Does the event registration include registration for my car for the show?

• No, it does not. A separate AACA registration is required for the show on Saturday.

Is camping available near the event? Can I reserve a site?

• Yes, camping for RV’s is located on the Kentucky Exposition grounds. There is a nightly fee. Sites are available as “wet” or primitive sites. Please consult the web site for further details and how to make a reservation.

Will pets be permitted in the RV camping area?

• Yes, pets are permitted but must be on a leash.

Are pets permitted in the Host Hotel?

• Yes, however the hotel charges a non-refundable $250 fee for pets to stay in your room.

Are there any other camp grounds in the area?

• Trackside RV Park, 3717 S. 4th St., Louisville,KY (502) 366-2237; is located about 3 miles from the Expo Center and is the only park in the area. It is across the street from Churchill Downs, so it most likely caters to the race crowd staying in RV’s.

I hear there will be tours as well as the car show, how will I sign up for them?

• When you register for the 75^th Event you will be given the opportunity to purchase the 75^th Anniversary Tour Book. The tour book will contain directions for all optional tours. Purchase of the tour book also includes a special tour medallion that can be attached to the commemorative license plate you would receive by registering for the 75th Anniversary event.

When will the car awards be presented?

• The car awards will be presented Saturday afternoon following the Judging in the Kentucky Expo Center.

When will the 75th Anniversary Event close?

• Following the car awards, a free Closing Celebration Reception is planned at which time complimentary Anniversary cake and ice cream will be served.

I’ve heard there is some thought being developed to create a caravan concept, which will link up individuals and clubs to travel together to Louisville for the event. Is that correct?

• Yes, we are developing this concept. Mike and Marcy Jones will be evaluating and determining the feasibility of this idea and will be possibly forming a committee to move it forward. If you have suggestions or ideas please forward them to our committee.

How far is the hotel from the Expo Center?

• The hotel is right across the street from the Expo Center; however the Expo Center is a huge facility, so it would be a fairly good walk. Your event registration includes a parking pass at the Expo Center and our plan for Friday evening and Saturday is to have a shuttle service to and from the host hotel.

Is there anything published as to the cost of dinners and how to sign up for them?

• We are still working out some of the final costs; final prices will be available soon. Based on our preliminary estimates a member and his/ her spouse or guest could participate in every activity and it would cost approximately $275 for the whole event. This would not include travel or lodging or other meals etc. not included in our plans.

Are the dinners Thursday and Friday formal, is a jacket and tie required?

• Everything is casual, I am sure some folks will dress up a little more for the banquet however, nothing too formal is required.

Is there a dinner Saturday evening?

• There is no dinner on Saturday evening; the Anniversary Banquet is Friday evening. The event will close Saturday afternoon with a Celebration Closing Reception after the Judging and Awards presentation.

Are there shops and restaurants within walking distance of the host hotel?

• Because of the proximity of the host hotel with the Expo Center, there does not appear to be many shops or restaurants within walking distance.

We are participating in a bus trip to Louisville with our local club but would really like to have our car there, do you have any suggestions?

• Something to think about, for those of you traveling on a bus, airplane or do not want to trailer your car yourself but still want to have their car in Louisville, FedEx Custom Critical, one of our sponsors, is going to have special rates for car transportation to and from Louisville for our AACA members. That means you would not have to drive or trailer your car and still have it available to drive locally, tour and put in the car show.

• FedEx Shipping Program
  
  FedEx will offer “truck load” rates to the event as well as special event discounts for individual moves. Additional information and rates can be found on the FedEx Program tab

I heard the Crowne Plaza Hotel is almost full, are there alternative hotels in the area?

At this writing there were some rooms still available at the Crowne Plaza but appeared they would fill up very soon. We have obtained blocks of rooms in other hotels near the headquarters hotel and our activities:

• Springhill Suites- Louisville Airport is a Marriott property and is right next door to the headquarters hotel. It is located at 820 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY (502) 361-9009. Rate is $119 per night plus taxes. Ask for Antique Automobile Club of America or AACA room block.

• Hampton Inn- Louisville Airport, 800 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY (502) 366-8100. Rate $109 per night plus taxes, Ask for Antique Automobile Club of America or AACA room block.

I missed placed my Activity Request Card that came with my Antique Automobile magazine, how do I receive the registration material?

• Future issues of the Antique Automobile magazine will include activity request cards, mark it and send it to the National Headquarters. They will send you the registration material.

• Or, we will be publishing the registration material on the web site. You will have to down load the registration material, fill it out and send it into National Headquarters.

• We are working to enable on-line registration but we are not in a position to offer it at this time

Will there be a flea market planned for the event?

• Yes,a flea market is planned for Wednesday through Saturday. It will be located at the headquarters hotel, the Crowne Plaza.

I may want to set up at the flea market, can you provide more details.

• There will be two types of flea market spaces available at the Crowne Plaza hotel; there will be indoor spaces for lighter/ cleaner parts and merchandise and outside spaces for heavier merchandise around the perimeter of the parking lot..

• Contact Mike Early for more details (502) 995-6913