[DeTomaso] Italian Car Fest, Sept 8 - 10, Dallas

[JJD1010 at aol.com]

We are up to 21 cars! Thanks to Todd Reid for starting this list. As I'm sure 
you all know, Tom Tjaarda will be here and we are trying get as many Panteras 
as possible. We will also have a tent with examples of Tom's cars to educate 
the public and create interest in Panteras. 

The show needs our help. If any of you could volunteer about 45 minutes of 
your time on Sat afternoon, the 9th, from about 3:15 to 4:00, they need our help 
to stage winning cars to the winners circle. This is something new this year 
and we need approximately 15 more volunteers. Please let me know if you would 
be interested.

Deadlines approaching. Prices go up August 5th, so get your applications in 
ASAP.  http://italiancarfest.com/  Also hotel reservations are only gauranteed 
through August 5th, so get your reservations for the hotel in ASAP. 
http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordtexan/  And be sure to specify you are part of ICF 
to get the special rate.

Question. Do you all think it would be a good idea to have little signs made 
up for each entry describing the car and any special features? It could be 
placed on the dash or on the window. Please let me know.

Tom Tjaarda's arrival. Tom gets in Thursday late afternoon and their will be 
a gathering of cars at DFW to welcome him to Texas. If you would like be part 
of this, let me know. 

Here is an update of who's showing their car.

Todd Reid Pantera - Oklahoma
Johnny Holmes Pantera - DFW
Jeff Detrich Pantera - DFW
Nick Sakulenzki Pantera - DFW
Chuck Engles Pantera - Oklahoma
Jim Gray Pantea - Oklahoma
Tim Tytle Pantera - Oklahoma
Dave Bell Pantera - Houston
Pat Lobb Pantera - DFW - Former Winner
John Taphorn Pantera  GT5 (I hope) - Houston
David Tureaud Pantera - Houston
Bill Fraser with Dennis Jones Pantera - Former Winner - Houston
Matt Bradley Pantera - DFW - Former Winner
Bill Eckart Longchamp GTS - Austin
Scott Black Pantera - DFW
Gray Gregory Pantera - Houston
John Neal Pantera - DFW
Mark Pinson Pantera - DFW
Gene Orr Pantera - DFW
Ted Glover Pantera - DFW
John Johnson Pantera - DFW