- Home
- News
- Events
- Hotel
- Registration
- Sponsors
- Racing
- Map
- About Us
- Contact Us
- Photo Gallery
- Links
Click here for page 1, page 2, page 3 and page 4
Click here to see a promotional preview, courtesy of the Twin Cities FOX 9 affiliate. Thanks, FOX 9!
This is the image for trhe 2012 commemorative Chaparral poster, for sale only inthe ballroom at the event. A big shout out to Dan Gillund for his artwork and Frank Sadlon (eGraphics) for poster printing.
Be aware that Dan's original artwork, framed & signed by Chaparral dignitaries will be a featured live auction item at Saturday night's banquet.
We need judges, and lot's of them.
Even if you never have judged please consider it. If you have helped in the past or are one that enjoy's helping out every year. WE NEED YOU! Judging is a big part of the show and your participation helps us out greatly.
- Judging is done in teams, so you will not be alone.
- There is a judging advisory team, in case you have technical questions
- Written guidelines area available that describe the criteria and rules for survivor, original, restored and custom classes
Also for helping judge you will have a chance to win a T-shirt or sweatshirt. So when you fill out your registration please give us an hour of your time and check "YES" for volunteering to judge. Feel free to call or e-mail me at 1+(320) 769-2716 or e-mail me.
Thanks for helping us make Waconia a great success.
SOLD for over $ 5,000
Congratulations to Brett and all that assisted to make this a reality!
Check out the final results of the Chaparral charity build...
Build chair Brett Buer is to be commended for the parts, money, time and talents put into this final product. Also, many volunteers stepped up and we thank you all.
This machine will be auctioned off on Saturday night in the Ballroom, after the banquet. You need not attend the banquet to attend the live auction. All proceeds go to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Many of you have already received our 2012 event flyer by mail. If you missed out, the flyer is available right here. All sixteen color pages are in “pdf” format. Then visit our REGISTRATION PAGE to download your mail-in registration. Hurry, because you save money on admission by pre-registering.
Many Chaparral racers, mechanics, technical and managerial staff are anxious to attend and see the Chaparral sledheads who will be at Waconia. The list below is tentative, but these individuals have indicated that they will attend:
See Hotel page
See racing page to learn about the addition of twin-tracker racers on Sunday afternoon
On Sunday at 1:00 p.m., be prepared to cover your ears! The traditional loud snowmobile contest (see events page) will add a category for "tuned pipe" machines. Thanks to Mike Hubinak with West Coast Vintage Sleds for sponsoring this fun event and making these COOL trophies.
If you are a regular at our event, then check out our 2011 invitation letter. It explains some of the enhancements that we have made this year.
NOTE: To enter event grounds, park your enclosed trailer, or set up your swap space on Friday, you must display your weekend or daily admission buttons. You will be checked at the entrance to the grounds and we will have officers checking for buttons throughout the day.
Again this year, we will be parking trailers on the lake starting on Friday afternoon. With this option, out of town visitors do not have to tow their trailers around town, to the hotel, to the restaurant or to the Mall of America. For those arriving on Friday (noon to dusk), please enter the main gate, drive past the Ballroom and down onto the lake. Remember to lock your trailer when you leave for your hotel and a night out on the town.
For 2012, the "ice breaker" reception will be at the nearby Island View Golf Course, Friday night from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. This year's Friday night reception is hosted by Arctic Restorations. Expect to see a few CHAPPARAL VIP guests in attendance. Don't forget to sign the guest book.
The Island View Golf Course is just to the east of the Waconia event grounds. Click HERE for map.
For 2012, we have changed the admission structure. For those of you that pre-register, you will receive an all-weekend pass for $ 20.
(You will save $ 5 by pre-registering, and receive two admission buttons, plus a commemorative event dash plaque)
For 2012, the the ice drags will be a part of a series --- the Midwest Vintage Drag Race Series. See their website. 5 events, 5 races. Waconia will be their second series event.
Waconia is pleased to welcome back --- Sunday oval racing on ice.
We are proud to have teamed up with the Oval Racers Alliance.
The hot racing venue will heat up the ice on Sunday afternoon.
Be aware that the ticket price for the Saturday evenings Banquet has been increased to $ 25.00 The Ballroom is under new management and we are having to pass along a rate hike. Still good value, what with a great meal, featured brand speakers and program, live auction and charity build auction all included.
A dedicated and hard working crew of volunteers are providing a donor sled, parts and restoration talent to totally rebuild a 1972 Chaparral Firebird with a 650 Hirth engine, that will be auctioned off at the Saturday evening banquet.
Contact Brett Buer @ 320-769-2716 if you can help out with parts or labor.
Full coverage can be found here.
NICE FIBERGLASS --- this thing is coming together!
Looks like fun for some, work for others...
This is what the sled will like:
(Charity auction does not include lady or cabin in background!)
We need judges, and lot's of them.
Even if you never have judged please consider it. If you have helped in the past or are one that enjoy's helping out every year. WE NEED YOU! Judging is a big part of the show and your participation helps us out greatly.
- Judging is done in teams, so you will not be alone.
- There is a judging advisory team, in case you have technical questions
- Written guidelines area available that describe the criteria and rules for survivor, original, restored and custom classes
Also for helping judge you will have a chance to win a T-shirt or sweatshirt. So when you fill out your registration please give us an hour of your time and check "YES" for volunteering to judge. Feel free to call or e-mail me at 1+(320) 769-2716 or em ail me.
Thanks for helping us make Waconia a great success. See ya in January!
Brett Buer