Who is going to PRI, Orlando ?

**Bildon** · 10-12-2005, 09:37 PM

Who is going to PRI, Orlando ?
And does anyone want to get together for some IT chat and some libations after one of the show days?

**zracre** · 10-13-2005, 12:02 AM

Do you have to be a vendor to attend? Will there be any general admission? I could use my company name but am not sure how to get in...

**1stGenBoy** · 10-13-2005, 10:04 AM

[quote]Who is going to PRI, Orlando ?
And does anyone want to get together for some IT chat and some libations after one of the show days?

I'll be there Tue late through Sat. We have lots of meetings with vendors planned and I think we are going to the Midget race Fri pm. Maybe we can all meet at a Bar/Grill one night for some relaxation and bench racing.
I do not know the hot spots in Orlando around the PRI show. Any ideas?. In Indy it was no problem you could walk to 20 different places.

Bob Clark
Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies

**gsbaker** · 10-13-2005, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by 1stGenBoy@Oct 13 2005, 10:04 AM
...I do not know the hot spots in Orlando around the PRI show. Any ideas?....

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How hot do you want to get, Bob?

**racer#10** · 10-13-2005, 12:27 PM

Stop by the Holliday Canopies display abd say hi

Maurice LaFond

**gsbaker** · 10-13-2005, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by zracre@Oct 13 2005, 12:02 AM
Do you have to be a vendor to attend? Will there be any general admission? I could use my company name but am not sure how to get in...

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In general, it's for sellers and buyers. It is not open to the public. If you are a "manufacturer" who is not paying for a booth, they will charge about $75 if you walk up. I *think* it is free for racers and race teams.

Manufacturers must provide documentation showing that 1) the company is real and, 2) the individual is with the company. Tax ID info and a business card will do.

I'm not certain what docs are needed for racers. In your case an SCCA ID may be enough. Check the Web site for details.

PRI wants the maximum number of hardcore racers, and companies who sell to them, so if you have something to prove you are real--and not some street drifter--they will work to get you in.

Everyone should preregister online if possible. You can always do the paperwork when you get there.

**gsbaker** · 10-13-2005, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by 1stGenBoy@Oct 13 2005, 10:04 AM
...In Indy it was no problem you could walk to 20 different places.

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That won't happen here Bob, unfortunately. It's a 1,000,000 square foot convention center in the middle of suburban theme parks and tourist traps. Plan on driving to the watering hole of a local hotel or restaurant--which is fine, there are plenty of them.

**Bildon** · 10-13-2005, 07:07 PM

>> I *think* it is free for racers and race teams.

You have to register with the PRI ahead of time and show them that you have a racing related business. You can not just walk up and say I'm a racer.

**zracre** · 10-13-2005, 08:45 PM

I think I can get in with my business name...so sounds good!!

**SilverHorseRacing** · 10-14-2005, 12:12 AM

We'll be there, booths 5636 and 5638 (Machinery row).

We're planning right now to bring our new 2005 Mustang out as the centerpiece, but #93 might make an appearance depending upon how it all works out over the next couple of weeks.

This will be our first time at the show, we're interested to see what it is all about from both sides of the coin.

**1stGenBoy** · 10-14-2005, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by gsbaker@Oct 13 2005, 02:15 PM
How hot do you want to get, Bob?

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Hot is good Gregg!! Last year at the show I think we wandered in to the hotel around 2am on Fri night. Not good for Sat's morning meetings but we, only had one at 10am and then we were on our way home.
We are looking for a GOOD steak house though. Thoughts?

To get in you have to supply a buisness ID,Pay check stub, buisness card,etc.
They are picky about who gets in and the lines to register at the event are long.
Pre register and make life easy. Check the PRI web site for exact details on what you need to get in.

Bob

**gsbaker** · 10-14-2005, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by 1stGenBoy+Oct 14 2005, 10:49 AM-->

Hot is good Gregg!!

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Are we talking the Small World ride at Disney, or the Classy Chassis at Indy? I'm a happily married man, so I wouldn't know much about the latter. <_<

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We are looking for a GOOD steak house though. Thoughts?

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Funny you should ask. I was in South America last week and had the best beef on the planet by people who really know how to do it. Amazing. Try La Brigada in Buenos Aires if you ever get down that way.

We have the chain Ruth's Chris (sp?) and another small chain, Flemmings. IMHO, the best one in town is at Enzo's. It's not on their menu, but if you ask they will prepare a filet the size of a softball for $48.

Your best value for good steaks is probably Del Frisco. A family run operation that's been around forever. Nothing pretentious, just lots of good dead cow.

Your problem is going to be location as all these are on the other side of town. There are several near the convention center, I just can't recall offhand. Don't worry, Orlando handles 50 million visitors a year and they all get fed.

EDIT: There is a second Ruth's Chris near you. Continuing with the chain theme is Mortons. Also Charley's Steakhouse is nearby. Burp!

**gsbaker** · 10-19-2005, 05:52 PM

The calendar is starting to fill up. Is anyone setting aside a time for the "IT.com Bash"?

**OTLimit** · 10-19-2005, 06:28 PM

Chris is going to miss going to the PRI show. By moving it to Orlando they have priced it right out of my budget.

We did the SEMA show for a couple of years. And then it conflicted with a race weekend, so we quit that.

Darn, I guess there won't be anymore boxes of mostly worthless, never-to-be-looked-at-again product flyers moving into my office anytime soon. I'm all broken up.

**lateapex911** · 10-19-2005, 09:44 PM

Orlando has no Don Shulas??? tisk tisk...

Rachels has pretty good steaks too. Their meat is fresh, or so they say............

**gsbaker** · 10-20-2005, 05:20 AM

Jake,

What do you think of the buns?

**lateapex911** · 10-20-2005, 08:22 AM

Served hot, but unwrapped.....

**1stGenBoy** · 10-20-2005, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by gsbaker@Oct 19 2005, 09:52 PM
The calendar is starting to fill up. Is anyone setting aside a time for the "IT.com Bash"?

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I'm up for it if anyone else is.

**Despr8dave** · 10-20-2005, 01:24 PM

What is the schedule for the show? (dates) and what is the website address...I live about 30 minutes west of the convention center and can supply some transportation to the local races at night if needed (small car tho), or we could work something out for a group "coach" from my employer if we can justify it to the owners! (ha)
David

**gsbaker** · 10-20-2005, 02:04 PM

Dave:

http://www.performanceracing.com/

That's Thursday through Saturday. It looks like most folks are setting aside Friday night for socializing.

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