Jeep Blitz - Steinjäger - Bushnell April 15-17
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Jeep Blitz - Steinjäger - Bushnell April 15-17
From Steinjager
We have 41 Jeeps pre-registered so far with 8 weeks before the event. Our goal is to get 150 Jeeps, so we think we're going to easily hit that goal. We have registrations so from Jeep owners in the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconsin.
We have already mailed out one postcard invitation to 7,000 Jeep owners. We are going to send out two more rounds of postcards. That means we'll have sent out 21,000 postcards announcing the event. Our posters will be going up in 50 stores within a 60 mile radius of us in about 3 to 4 weeks.
All the dirt has been moved on the Steinjäger test track (location of the Jeep Blitz festival). We still need to bring in rock and concrete, but plan to do so shortly. Check it out on facebook if you haven't already.
Now that it appears very likely that this will be a great first year event (weather permitting), we're a little bit more 'bold' in encouraging 4x4 shops and parts resellers to consider having a small presence at the festival. Spots in our vendors area are VERY reasonable. If you're intersted, please register at www.jeepblitz.com. If you'd like to hold off a year in exhibiting, definitely plan on registering to bring a Jeep and enjoy the course with us!
We hope to see you there!
Show Organizer is Illini Offroad Promotions, Inc. Steinjäger is underwriting the cost of the first festival.
REGISTRATION:
• To 'like' facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jeepblitz.
• To register as an attendee or exhibitor: www.jeepblitz.com
EXHIBITING: We have set the fees for exhibiting vendors VERY low. Please let me know if you'd like a vendor kit.
Mark Rauschert
Steinjäger, Inc
mcr@steinjager.com
We have 41 Jeeps pre-registered so far with 8 weeks before the event. Our goal is to get 150 Jeeps, so we think we're going to easily hit that goal. We have registrations so from Jeep owners in the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconsin.
We have already mailed out one postcard invitation to 7,000 Jeep owners. We are going to send out two more rounds of postcards. That means we'll have sent out 21,000 postcards announcing the event. Our posters will be going up in 50 stores within a 60 mile radius of us in about 3 to 4 weeks.
All the dirt has been moved on the Steinjäger test track (location of the Jeep Blitz festival). We still need to bring in rock and concrete, but plan to do so shortly. Check it out on facebook if you haven't already.
Now that it appears very likely that this will be a great first year event (weather permitting), we're a little bit more 'bold' in encouraging 4x4 shops and parts resellers to consider having a small presence at the festival. Spots in our vendors area are VERY reasonable. If you're intersted, please register at www.jeepblitz.com. If you'd like to hold off a year in exhibiting, definitely plan on registering to bring a Jeep and enjoy the course with us!
We hope to see you there!
Show Organizer is Illini Offroad Promotions, Inc. Steinjäger is underwriting the cost of the first festival.
REGISTRATION:
• To 'like' facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jeepblitz.
• To register as an attendee or exhibitor: www.jeepblitz.com
EXHIBITING: We have set the fees for exhibiting vendors VERY low. Please let me know if you'd like a vendor kit.
Mark Rauschert
Steinjäger, Inc
mcr@steinjager.com
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Re: Jeep Blitz - Steinjäger - Bushnell April 15-17
Wanted to start a new thread for this.
Jon and I registered this morning.
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Jon and I registered this morning.
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Re: Jeep Blitz - Steinjäger - Bushnell April 15-17
I am registered too.
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I am registered to go too.
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Re: Jeep Blitz - Steinjäger - Bushnell April 15-17
I am registered as well.
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Re: Jeep Blitz - Steinjäger - Bushnell April 15-17
Is someone going to grab one of the club banners and bring some membership applications? Do we know, are we allowed to have the banner setup in the general area that we are all parked?
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Banners are ok.
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Re: Jeep Blitz - Steinjäger - Bushnell April 15-17
I am registered, I am planning on going all 3 days.
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Just registered to go.
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I'm planning to go Saturday.
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Re: Jeep Blitz - Steinjäger - Bushnell April 15-17
I have registered. My wife and I will be there on Saturday.
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Re: Jeep Blitz - Steinjäger - Bushnell April 15-17
Should we plan on meeting somewhere?
Bartonville or Canton?
Bartonville or Canton?
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and/or somewhere for breakfast?
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That sounds good to me.Fraser wrote:and/or somewhere for breakfast?
Where and what time!
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Re: Jeep Blitz - Steinjäger - Bushnell April 15-17
Canton would be on the way for most people, so American Grill? 525 S. 5th, right on Route 9.
What time do people want to aim to get to Bushnell?
What time do people want to aim to get to Bushnell?
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Sounds good.
I do no know, 9ish would work for me, but I would be game for earlier too.
I do no know, 9ish would work for me, but I would be game for earlier too.
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9-ish at Bushnell, so 8am in Canton?
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Sounds good.
I will see you in Canton at 8:00
I will see you in Canton at 8:00
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Had a good time this weekend. One thing I forgot. SUNSCREEN.
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Had a good time also and 2nd on the forgetting the sunscreen.
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Yep, ditto, had a great time, third on the sunscreen.
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Same here!
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