Its Been Revealed [Archive] - Viper Owners Association

SmoknTires

05-07-2018, 06:34 PM

As you all know, these events take years to assemble, planning starts well before the last event even takes place. And one of the things we enjoy doing is announcing where the location of the next NVE will be, during the grand finale banquet of the last NVE... And NVE3 was no exception, as we prepared our reveal at the very end of the final night's banquet to a crowd of eager onlookers.

As you also know, we move these events around every two years, to provide a more local presence to regions. We've done the midwest, the mid south, and the west... where would we go now? The video slowly reveals the location. And when the location was revealed, the roar from the crowd could be heard throughout the entire convention center!

Watch the reveal video here: NVE4 (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K1PSty36VoaSeWI19CAX7K7wHCxGzfcU/view)

We'll see you at NVE4 in April/May of 2020, "Miami & The Keys"!!

No hemi

05-08-2018, 09:54 AM

Sounds Great!!!, Looking forward to be able to go to this one!!!!

J TNT

05-08-2018, 10:32 AM

Nice work Alex !!!
Just a thought for NVE 5 , Nashville...
A days drive for 80% of our members. And lots of great night life and driving roads !
:)

quickster2

05-08-2018, 06:03 PM

+1 for Nashville. Regardless, nice work VOA Team. It is a pleasure to be part of this group.

BrianACR

05-09-2018, 03:59 PM

What about doing one up here some year....??

SmoknTires

05-09-2018, 04:04 PM

Actually did look into Canada, won't work easily. I did an event up there for 250 people (IL Region). Was an amazing event. Beth researched for NVE4 and found that semi's carrying the cars can't cross the border and keep driving, a switch would have to take place to another carrier. Would make shipping a mess/complicated.

Coloviper

05-11-2018, 07:45 AM

Alex, since a lot of members missed out on the NVE3 event because we were not just sitting and waiting at the computer when released and someone commented that a ton of members are very close to the NVE4 event location, is the club going to upsize this NVE4 event this time so we can get a record breaking attendance (so more of us can attend this time)? Thanks for all the hard work!

SmoknTires

05-11-2018, 08:30 AM

That is all dictated by the venues we visit. The numbers are derived by a lot of things. You can have dinners with 5000 people, but when you do other activities, track events, tours, etc... you're limited by what the capacity allows. So it'll be the maximum of whatever will fit.

Actually made it through the entire waiting list a couple months before the event and everyone who wanted to go was able to fit. 815 was the final number.

I actually don't believe FL, while being a great location, will have as much demand. There are actually fewer local vipers there than you may think, and since it's in the corner of US, fewer from the west will come...

The last thing we need to remember is to be conservative with expected numbers - as the hotel and some venues require advanced commitment 6+ months in advance. And if you fall short, the club is on the hook for paying for it (a lesson another club learned the hard way and owed $200k and lost when they were sued). So for those cases, we have to go with the numbers we're sure to fill, but those numbers can often be slowly expanded later if needed. Worked perfectly in vegas.

Based on the initial plans for FL, I do think we won't be constrained too much (and have some great stuff planned). But my guess is 715 is where we'll likely max out at relative to demand. So I think that's easily achievable.

I will be backing away and finally retiring from nve planning, so I can't wait to be there as a participant! But being part of the selection and initial planning for nve4, it's gonna be good stuff!

quickster2

05-11-2018, 05:45 PM

Again, you & the entire Team deserve kudos that cannot be expressed.

ViperPete

05-11-2018, 07:25 PM

Wow! Awesome to hear that it will be close by! There are a lot of Viper owners in FL so there should be a bunch of local turnout.

MAMBA FANGZZ

05-11-2018, 08:42 PM

Wow! Awesome to hear that it will be close by! There are a lot of Viper owners in FL so there should be a bunch of local turnout.

Just moved from South Florida to North Florida but I will be there!

SNKEBIT

05-11-2018, 09:29 PM

Herrsss

05-14-2018, 05:04 PM

A lot won't go as it's too far to go. Me being one. Daytona would have changed a few of those minds tho.............

The prices at the hotel in Vegas sucked. Not the rooms so much as everything else.

We looked at both Daytona and Sebring and the drive time to any large hotel with all necessary space we need made the drive time to/from either track between 1.5 and 2 hours each way. I considered that too far given how tired everyone is after a track day so that's why we moved south.

One Viper Bite

05-14-2018, 05:10 PM

A lot won't go as it's too far to go. Me being one. Daytona would have changed a few of those minds tho.............

The prices at the hotel in Vegas sucked. Not the rooms so much as everything else.

Compared to what the rates are for a prime hotel on the strip in Vegas normally are, the rates were great. Not to mention it was Cinco De Mayo weekend where Vegas is a major destination for west coast locals.

The team did a great job considering those circumstances.

ViperSRT

05-14-2018, 07:29 PM

We looked at both Daytona and Sebring and the drive time to any large hotel with all necessary space we need made the drive time to/from either track between 1.5 and 2 hours each way. I considered that too far given how tired everyone is after a track day so that's why we moved south.

Water over the dam at this point. The Orlando - Sebring location worked for a VOI many years ago. That said traffic has increased significantly since then making the Disney to Sebring trip in 90 minutes a pretty good time.

Lost me beer

05-14-2018, 07:40 PM

I am looking forward to this. Planning on attending. Can I assume some track time at Homestead and maybe cruises south?
Troy

TrackAire

05-14-2018, 07:56 PM

I'm looking forward to hearing if Key West will be incorporated into the event and how. Key West is an awesome place to party/drink/eat/hang out.

The biggest challenge is trying to continually top the last event....I don't know how you guys do it.

Fatboy 18

05-14-2018, 08:01 PM

Might finally be able to get to this one!

Track Pack

05-23-2018, 02:46 PM

Looking forward to it !

Viperenvy

05-23-2018, 10:20 PM

ForTehNguyen

05-24-2018, 07:15 AM

have the feeling the attendance will be even higher than vegas

SmoknTires

05-24-2018, 10:30 AM

I actually don't think it will be. We'll see if I'm right... The distance traveled is a big part of attendance. But either way it'll be fun.

TrackAire, yes, Key West is on the radar and in fact some cool ideas to incorporate. The drive alone is something worth doing at least one in your life.

SmoknTires

05-24-2018, 10:42 AM

Alex-

Remember that guy who kept spewing back in Feb/Mar about how more planning should have been done so more could attend? Has he contacted you to help start the planning for NVE4 since he knew all the best ways to plan for 1,000's of guests? :stickmen_burningsti

You'd laugh... I have a VERY ironic story I could tell about that, but no need to get into it. It's the .01% of course. The vast majority of people are insane Viper and club supporters and they know how to have a good time and are a joy to be around. The event truly achieved my own expectations, people really had a good time. That's makes it all worth doing.

And I should say the volunteers, particularly the big ones who worked most/all of the event - Jesus are amazing. Friends for life, and they are the ones who are the heros and make these events what they are. We went with a REALLY big team this time around to try to pull of a very detailed event with style (which is a challenge of it's own, as people do change their plans and many volunteers don't work out). But it all went well thanks to them, and some really pushed their own limits. That's what the .01% needs to remember. And that's why I'd always defend those good people who actually do the work, as it's easy to armchair quarterback and complain, but the real guts comes when you put skin in the game and serve in such unselfish roles (and there's so much you don't understand unless you're involved with planning). So my hats off to the good people who do the work. Without them, there would be no NVE, nor a club. THAT'S what makes good clubs work.

As the new team begins to take over NVE4 planning and Beth assumes the role of coordinator, i hope that she gets the same level of support (and she is). I admire her and think she'll do quite well. I joked and said you can just about handle doing 3 of these and then perhaps begin the 4th, before you hit a wall. The beginning steps of NVE4 is as far as I'll be going, and glad to finally catch a breather. She's got the ball and will do just fine. NVE4 will be a killer, and another once in a lifetime event worth doing. Can't wait to finally be a participant and see what they're all about when you're not working!

Can you imagine what the aerials will look like on that bridge through the keys... Can't wait!

TheWessss

06-03-2018, 01:41 PM

Had a long conversation with Beth, and I gotta say, really like the ideas that are already being floated around. As a life long Florida native, I'm happy to be of assistance for the VOA. Homestead is a great, high speed, road course very similar to Charlotte & Daytona. There are so many options for the directors to choose from, impossible to do it all, hopefully those that come will make a little longer stay out of it. Some of our cars and coffee events are not to be missed, Sebring, Daytona, & PBIR are relative short drives as well for the track rats.

Vipermann

06-23-2018, 11:53 PM

I'm really hoping to make this event - drive from Texas. Missed NVE3, and haven't been to an event since VOI9.

I suggest picking a weekend in March or April, just after an IMSA, SCCA, TransAm, FARA or similar event at Sebring or Homestead, so those of us driving to Miami can go early or make a stop along the way and see some racing with a Viper corral.

Pauler85

10-05-2018, 10:09 AM

This sounds like a great time. I plan on going.

ViperPete

10-15-2018, 06:55 PM

Yeah totally looking forward to it!

Fatboy 18

10-16-2018, 03:21 PM

Im getting in early, Im going to Homestead next month for the Ford Ecoboost 400 :D

Pauler85

12-12-2018, 03:51 PM

I hope to make this event. Saving up!!

Herrsss

01-02-2019, 09:32 AM

Bryan Savage

01-02-2019, 10:20 AM

Thanks Beth!!!

TOXIC 10

01-02-2019, 12:21 PM

Folks the dates are set for NVE4 so you can get it on your calendar and start planning your travel!

We start the festivities the evening of Wednesday, April 29, 2020 and conclude them the evening of Saturday, May 2,2020

See ya'll there!

Hi Beth. I am planning on attending and driving in from Texas. Do you have an itinerary with hotels/cities, routes and what not? Thank you.

Pauler85

01-03-2019, 08:34 AM

Thank you.

Herrsss

01-03-2019, 10:19 AM

Hi Beth. I am planning on attending and driving in from Texas. Do you have an itinerary with hotels/cities, routes and what not? Thank you.

Hi Phillip,

Each region sets up their own caravan so I'd suggest you reach out to Wayne and Eric.

Beth

Herrsss

02-04-2019, 05:05 PM

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4886/46073470595_22a0fb3e5f_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dcmzCF)Alligator (https://flic.kr/p/2dcmzCF) by Beth Sewell (https://www.flickr.com/photos/133204336@N02/), on Flickr

Photo by Dave Ruckert

We spied this bruiser strolling around looking for snacks!

Bryan Savage

02-05-2019, 09:42 AM

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From NVE2.

Luisv

02-23-2019, 07:37 AM

Was reading the thread and how attendance was expected to be smaller in Miami. Something about the travel time and how far folks were willing to go. I guess that all depends on the demographics of the club.

Being in Miami, I am going, no question, but I also have some insight on travel in and out of Florida. I make a yearly car trip with a local club here. We've gone through the entire east coast over the years. From northern NY state, Delaware Valley, Penn, the Virginias, Blue Ridge and Appalachians and into the south going through the Carolina's, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and others. Bottom line, Miami is closer or almost the same distance from Vegas for a huge swath of the country. All of the Northeast is a given. Not even close. However, if you are south or east of Detroit, Chicago, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, Dallas or Houston.... Your driving as far or less to head to Miami.

Again, not at all familiar with the club membership figures and the splits all through the country. I am sure the California delegation is HUGE. But, I'd figure there is a big group that won't find Miami that far. Well, at least not hugely different from heading to Vegas.

Another tip for the folks coming or planning on coming from the NE and Midwest like Chicago. Look into the Autotrain with Amtrak. It's a run from Reston, VA (right outside of DC) to Sanford, Fl (right outside of Orlando). You can load the cars onto the train and it's basically an overnight ride to Florida. There are berths and cabins available as well as seats. They give you dinner and breakfast included. Not a bad way to make a good portion of the ride down. It's 850 miles each way you won't put on the car and you'll not be behind the wheel.

Anyway....just my two cents...... look forward to seeing you all down here!

ViperSRT

02-23-2019, 08:43 AM

Interesting possibility with the train. Amtrak states 4 inch ground clearance minimum. Has anyone tried it to see if ACR or TA will clear?

Fatboy 18

02-23-2019, 12:08 PM

Do we know how much to budget for? I would have to save up to make an event like this so if you have a ballpark figure it would help me

Thanks.

gfviperman

02-23-2019, 03:14 PM

Did the Auto Train for VOI 4 when we lived in VA.

Only way to go!!!

Several of us on the train.

On the way back we annoyed everydamnbody reliving the VOI!!!

It was a real HOOT!!!!

Get a sleeper car!!!!!

Herrsss

02-24-2019, 09:38 AM

Do we know how much to budget for? I would have to save up to make an event like this so if you have a ballpark figure it would help me

Thanks.
Room rates are set at $149/night and I am still working on the event cost! Lots of moving parts still to nail down

ViperRyan

03-19-2019, 10:45 AM

Herrsss

03-20-2019, 01:23 PM

I missed NVE3 in Vegas and don't plan on missing this one! Will trailer down from WI, and excited for this event.

Any idea when we can expect pricing and more details to come, so we can begin to plan/budget on our ends?

You guys all do such an amazing job and I can't wait to attend my first NVE event!

We're still working on all the moving parts so it will be later in the year before we can publish pricing and details. To be on the safe side you could budget based on NVE3 pricing . . . who knows, I might have a pleasant surprise!

Kerry

03-20-2019, 09:34 PM

Excitement for this trip is already beginning to grow, and I'm making some changes to the car so it's ready to roll on another, epic, road trip from Texas to Miami. The drive to Vegas was like an event unto itself and the bonds created with all of the other drivers and co-pilots is undeniable. If you can do it with a group, I highly recommend driving every single mile!

XSnake

03-21-2019, 08:53 AM

Whoever is working with the track please make sure you are asking for the modified road course. Thats the one the group will want.
http://www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com/About/Track-Rentals.aspx

ViperRyan

03-21-2019, 09:30 AM

We're still working on all the moving parts so it will be later in the year before we can publish pricing and details. To be on the safe side you could budget based on NVE3 pricing . . . who knows, I might have a pleasant surprise!

Sounds great thank you!! Exciting is already building here in the house for this event next year. Coming from WI, and some other things that need to be accounted for, will be trailering. So excited to see the schedule and plan for this event.

Can't Wait!!!

:drive:

DRM1125R

04-04-2019, 09:43 AM

Dates added to calendar, I can't wait to make the drive from NY for this event.

Polo708

04-05-2019, 04:08 PM

Please excuse my ignorance... what is NVE?

New Viper owner here, Miami local. Regardless of what it is... I’m in. Just curious 😂

I’ll start browsing the forum for info in the meantime

Luisv

04-05-2019, 04:48 PM

Please excuse my ignorance... what is NVE?

New Viper owner here, Miami local. Regardless of what it is... I’m in. Just curious 😂

I’ll start browsing the forum for info in the meantime

Polo,

The NVE is the "National Viper Event" happens every two years in a different location. The next one is in Miami in 2020. The last one was in Vegas in 2018.

I'll be there for certain. Miami as well here.

Fatboy 18

04-05-2019, 04:59 PM

Please excuse my ignorance... what is NVE?

New Viper owner here, Miami local. Regardless of what it is... I’m in. Just curious ��

I’ll start browsing the forum for info in the meantime

Hello Polo 708,
NVE stands for "National Viper Event", these are currently held every 2 years, Hotels or Hotels are booked on block, Vendors and owners from around the World (not just USA) come together for fun times. Some owners drive their car to the events and some ship them.
Next year the location is Miami for NVE Number 4 :)
Check out the home page to read up on NVE 3 (Which was in Vegas).
www.driveviper.com

Great time to join up, and check out members in the Florida region

See you Next year :)
Mark UK

Polo708

04-06-2019, 05:45 PM

Awesome. Thanks guys. I’ll clear my calendar

Herrsss

04-07-2019, 10:26 AM

Whoever is working with the track please make sure you are asking for the modified road course. Thats the one the group will want.
http://www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com/About/Track-Rentals.aspx

Thanks for the info Matt!

MAMBA FANGZZ

04-16-2019, 11:25 AM

TrackAire

04-21-2019, 11:18 AM

This event is going to be awesome. An idea of what locations your going to be at for certain dates? I saw the date range, but Key West is over 130 miles from homestead, probably 160 from Miami beach, and I have friends in the keys that I am trying to set up staying with but I don't want to tell them I am going to be in Key west on X days, if there is an event going on in Miami Beach where I will grab a hotel to stay with the group......

I stayed in Key West about 3 years ago on vacation.....I loved it. But besides the length of the drive from the Homestead area, it really is a one way in, one way out two lane highway so at certain times traffic can add a LOT of time to your travel. Just be aware of that if you're planning on staying down there during the event.

If I attend NVE I will schedule a separate mini vacation to stay in Key West three or so days.

MAMBA FANGZZ

04-24-2019, 07:25 PM

I stayed in Key West about 3 years ago on vacation.....I loved it. But besides the length of the drive from the Homestead area, it really is a one way in, one way out two lane highway so at certain times traffic can add a LOT of time to your travel. Just be aware of that if you're planning on staying down there during the event.

If I attend NVE I will schedule a separate mini vacation to stay in Key West three or so days.

I'm fully aware, I grew up in South Florida. That's why I was trying to figure out what days are where...

FSTENUF

04-28-2019, 03:54 PM

Officers just wrapped up there Pre NVE4 meeting in Fla. Give Beth a few day to tie up the loose ends.

JDDB

08-07-2019, 10:15 PM

I will definitely be there. Glad to hear it is close by.

Mamba40

03-19-2021, 10:38 AM

Nice work Alex !!!
Just a thought for NVE 5 , Nashville...
A days drive for 80% of our members. And lots of great night life and driving roads !
:)

I agree 100%, and would one of the 1st ones to sign up and head down. The Gatlinburg event is amazing every year!