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FOX TROTTI N’ AR O UND TH E FOX C ITI E S • HE ADQUARTE R S • APPLE TON, WI
AUGUST 21-24
T H I S I S W H AT C O N V E R T I B L E S W E R E M A D E F O R ! TOPLESS TOURING CARRYING FORWARD THE TRADITION OF THE WISCONSIN CONVERTIBLE CLASSIC
WELCOME TO THE THIRD ANNUAL RUNNING OF THE
OPENAIR CLASSIC
DROP YOUR TOP IN THE EXCITING FOX CITIES AUG. 21-24, 2008 You own a convertible, you love summer, sun, warm breezes, fresh air, big blue sky, friendly little towns, tunnels of trees, waving at folks, roadside attractions, cafes and diners, road songs, historic markers and places the world has yet to discover. You love fun. Welcome to the world’s most exhilarating open-air auto spectacle, The OpenAir Classic (OAC). This four-day topless tour is exactly what convertibles were made for! Join us, drop your top in America’s Heartland and get ready for the four greatest days of the summer!
F O U R T O P L E S S D AY S I N F O X Y W I N N E B A G O L A N D ! TH U R S DAY – AU G U S T 21
FI R E - U P W ITH A TO P LE S S R E C E P TI O N A N D C L A S S I C C R U I S E R B U F F E T
Drop your top, salute the sun and say hello to Wisconsin’s historic Fox Cities along spectacular Lake Winnebago! Appleton is considered one of the most vibrant cities in the Midwest. Houdini grew up here, as did the actor William DeFoe. The Fox Cities are the second most popular shopping destination in the US, ranking just behind the Mall of America. Pick up your registration kit and tour goodies at the RADISSON PAPER VALLEY HOTEL. Walk College Avenue or cruise to explore shops, cafes, museums and galleries downtown. Tonight we’ll party at the Radisson where most NFL teams stay when they play the Packers. Say hello to old friends, meet the new folks, tell topless touring tales, dine at the Classic Cruiser Buffet and get a full tour briefing at the Driver’s Meeting. Party tonight but get some rest because tomorrow we grid’em and circumnavigate Winnebago!
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O N E B I G L AP O ’ W I N N E B AG O – P LU S ! !
Set two alarms if you must, but don’t miss your spot on the Starting Grid for the great adventure of One Lap O’Winnebago! What’s out there? Check-points. The Hungry Sturgeon Game. Great little shops, historic sites, lake views, friendly towns, putting contest and places you could write home about -if you only had the time! We’ll run topless through Wisconsin’s “Holy Land,” meet some saints and twist along the Glacial Moraine. Did you ever see a 200 lb. Sturgeon? Well, come dip a toe in the pond! Tonight get a group together, compare adventures and toast the ones still lost from previous Classics while you relax and dine at an excellent Fox Cities restaurant.
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BREAKFAST BUFFET, FOXY TROTTIN’ AND TOPLESS TAILGATER WITH THE SNAKES!
The chefs were up early today, preparing a hearty breakfast buffet for the OAC Modified LeMan’s Start. You’ll get sealed instructions and sent off to run tops-down along the Fox’s windy roads. Lots of special stops and checkpoints. Play the Foxy-Locksy Game and cruise to the home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers for a Topless Concourse and a chance to look over the other cars. Later we’ll have the Never Topped Tailgate Buffet in the spectacular Rattler’s Stadium. There’s a reserved seat for you, a night of entertainment and (even!) baseball with a dazzling fireworks finale!
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C H E E R S , AWA R D S , P R I Z E S A N D PA R T I N G ! !
Sleep fast then greet the sun and cruise the city before joining the Topless Nation for a Continental Breakfast, Member’s Drawing, Grand Prize Drawing, Concourse winners, “bucket” drawings, contest playoffs and fond farewells. We’ll wrap-up about Noon. Some will stay another day, others head home. See you at OpenAir Classic IV Aug. 20-23, 2009. Join us at the 2009 OpenAir Conditioner in January for the first word on the destination and headquarter hotels!
H OTE L S I N APP LE TO N HEADQUARTERS HOTEL THE RADISSON PAPER VALLEY (PH:1-800-333-3333). in the heart of Appleton, near fine dining, museums and shopping! Parking Included in ramp – Check availability. OFFICIAL HOTEL: COMFORT SUITES (PH 920-730-3800 - 3809 W. Wisconsin, Appleton) next to Fox River Mall, 5-10 minute drive to headquarters. Both are excellent and offer OAC rates. To reserve a room you must guarantee for late arrival with credit card.
YOUR REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES Entry for one convertible Entry for Driver & Navigator Grid Position for Fri. Tour Start Name Badges 2 Ltd.Ed. Designer OAC III T-Shirts Listing in OAC III Tour Book Welcome Packet OAC Dining Guide & Deals Four Days of Topless Fun Official Car Number Tour Maps & Area Guides One entry for Hungry Sturgeon Game
(* NEW THIS YEAR!)
One entry for Grand Prize Drawing One Entry for Foxy-Locksy Game Special Random Prize Drawings Car in Topless Concourse 2 Votes for Member’s Choice Awards * The Official OAC III Tour DVD – by popular demand everyone gets one With tour movies, photos, downloadable pictures –Plays on DVD or PC!
TH E WORLD’S MOS T EXHILARATI N G O PE N AI R TO U R !
OPENAIR CLASSIC III U N LE A S H TH E K I D W H O B O U G H T YO U R C O N V E RTI B LE !
Remember why you bought the ragtop? Warm drives, summer sun, radio cranked up, fun-fun-fun, fresh air, big blue sky days, cool you cruising around town, envy of the couped-up set, chick magnet, guy candy, surf city, help me Rhonda, yeah yeah yeah yeah!. Right – that IS what convertibles are about. FUN. That’s OAC’s mission. Come and have some!
R U N T O P L E S S ! D I S C O V E R T H E F O U R B E S T D AY S O F T H E S U M M E R
The OAC is a four-day celebration for people who love topless cars! It’s a spectacular, non-competitive backroads adventure for open-air automobiles of any make or vintage. Join us for the finest backroads, towns, attractions, scenery, entertainment and good-time parties you’ll remember all year!
LI V E TH E G O O D LI FE W ITH S O M E O F TH E N I C E S T PE O P LE O N E ARTH !
We limit our tour to about 200 convertible cars (sorry, not T-Tops) with about 400 people on tour. They come in all ages and occupations, from the Midwest and all over the USA. They share a zest for living and love a good time. Some belong to car clubs but many have never toured before. Once people try it, they love it. Word has spread from one convertible lover to another – Don’t Miss This!
G E T M O R E F U N P E R G A L L O N – U S E E N E R G Y W I S E LY !
On an OAC Tour you’ll get more value for your gas dollar because we pack in more thrills per mile. You’ll be driving the back roads at a pace where you can breathe the fresh air, enjoy the scenery and stop now and then to savor the extraordinary beauty and wonderful people all around us. You can’t top the OAC for value for your energy dollar.
C E L E B R AT E T H E M O S T W O N D E R F U L C A R S I N T H E W O R L D !
Every make and vintage car is welcome– so long as it is a convertible. You’ll see topless cars ranging from the 1930s and 40s, Post-War beauties of the 50s, muscle cars of the 60s-70s, exotics and new cars. We love everything topless!
D I S C O V E R E X H I L A R AT I N G B A C K R O A D S !
We provide clear and easy to follow routes along with maps and check points. You’ll know where we’re going. We’re very careful to keep you on good, paved roads. We always try to avoid road construction. While changes can occur without notice, we do our best to “stay smooth”. The point is to enjoy the drive and have fun!
ENJOY FINE HOTELS, DINING, ENTERTAINMENT, SHOPPING ON OPENAIR CLASSIC TOURS!
We plan for diversions, attractions and shopping. We’ll provide area guides and tips for great dining and touring. When the tour is over you can truly say, “Been there. Loved it!” Stay after the tour for exploration on your own!
BECOME AN OAC MEMBER!
Membership is open to any person who loves cars & recreational touring. Your OAC Membership supports the cost of organizing these road tours, ensures your privilege of Member’s Early Registration for limited grid positions, gives access to limited ticket events, occasional track touring and special events. Members enjoy discounts on registration fees and OAC merchandise, get a free member bio on the web and special “member’s drawings”. Joining is easy! Send a check for $26.38 (includes tax) payable to “OpenAir Tours” to OAC-Membership, Box 5532, Madison, WI 53705. Tell us your name (& spouse or partner) full address, e-mail, phone, car make, year and model. Welcome to the OAC!
OPENAIR CLASSIC
Box 5532, Madison, WI 53705 Tour Phone Center: 262-922-4062 Email: info@OpenAirTours.com www.OpenAirTours.com
MEE T TH E O PE NAI R
TO U R I N G TE A M OpenAir Tours was officially rolled out of the garage in January of 2006 after Wisconsin Convertible Classic ended. Gary and Mae Knowles of Madison, and fellow enthusiasts Mike and Donna Peroutka of Green Bay joined forces to keep the sprit of Topless Touring alive. Another longtime veteran of the WCC who will be working on the team is Greg Nametz of Madison. Together, the team selects destinations & hotels, sets routes, directs the tours and oversees promotions & operations. We’ll all be working to ensure that you have a great time!
OAC RULES OF THE ROAD 2008 1. ELIGIBILITY:Welcome driving enthusiasts! The OpenAir Classic (OAC) is open to any convertible. Sorry, T-tops are not eligible except those that have been “grand-fathered in” as continuous entrants from past years. 2. OBJECTIVES: Drive safely. Have Fun. 3. MEMBERS REGISTRATION: Members may send entries by US Postal Service beginning May 19, 2008. Only OAC Members will be registered in for the first 200+ grid positions until June 2. Postmarks before May 19 will be cycled to the end of the line or returned. Entries by members posted May 19 to June 3 to qualify for the Members Early Registration Period. Non-members may register if fewer than 200 grid positions have been filled. MEMBERS: DO NOT MAIL BEFORE MAY 19, 2008! 4. NON-MEMBERS REGISTRATION: Non-members submit registration forms by US Postal Service beginning JUNE 3 2008. Non-member entries postmarked earlier will be refused. NO FAXES. NO DELIVERY SERVICE ENTRIES. U.S. Postal Service only. 5. REGISTRATION DEADLINES: Final deadline for postmarked entry is July 25, 2008 however the event is likely to be sold out much earlier. Don’t Delay! We will maintain a waiting list for those over 200. In past years we have filled up to 5 from the waiting list. 6. OAC LIMITED TO 200: We will limit OAC registration to the first 200 registrations received. In the event that more than 200 member registrations are received in the members advance period we will accept all member entries posted through June 3. If 200 grid positions are not filled by members the tour will be open to non-members based on entries received beginning with those posted June 4th or later. Directors reserve the right to adjust registration limit. 6a. REGISTRATION IS NON-TRANSFERABLE. 6b. ABSOLUTELY NO WALK-UP REGISTRATIONS: We will send you a registration confirmation by email, and by US MAIL indicating that your registration has been received and that you are registered for the tour. If you do not receive a confirmation by August 1, 2008 please contact us and we will give you an update. 7.DIRECTORS reserve the right to adjust and/or alter any parts of these tours to enhance the safety of participants and to ensure the enjoyment of all. These decisions are not subject to any appeal. 8. OAC TOPS DOWN START: An OAC tradition is to have a “tops down” start where all participants will “drop their tops” together. Starting order will be determined by various means as determined by directors. 9. NON-COMPETITIVE: These are tours, not a rally or race. The only requirement will be to stop at designated check points if you want to be eligible to win prizes. Check points will be open to give everyone a reasonable time to pass through. You only need arrive at the end destination by the time noted. Our objective is to ensure that everyone has a fun, safe and pleasantly memorable tour. 10. ROAD SERVICE: All mechanical service and repairs are your responsibility. Though our participants are known for being helpful, be prepared to deal with breakdowns that may occur. Many people choose to join auto clubs or buy road service insurance. We suggest you review the options and be prepared. 11. MEALS AND ACCOMMODATIONS: Participants are responsible for making their own arrangements for meals (except as noted in itinerary) and accommodations. Headquarters Hotels have been selected as a convenience for participants. Ask for the OAC room block for special event rates. Also: Special Sunday rates are often available for those who want to stay an extra night. 12. REGISTRATION FEES & BENEFITS: Registration fees are$289.00 for car, driver and a navigator. Extra passengers 6 years and over are $75 per person. OAC Members receive a $10.00 discount one time per membership year as noted on entry form. 13. TOUR ROUTES, materials and events are intended for the use and enjoyment of officially registered OAC participants only. All copy and reproduction rights are reserved by OAC. Any copying or sharing of routes or materials or facilitating entry into events by nonparticipants is prohibited. Please discuss any “guests” or extenuating circumstances with Directors. 14. PRIZES: Each vehicle will have one entry in the Grand Prize Drawing (but only if it has completed all four days events). Other drawings will be open to all drivers and those passengers that have purchased an official game card. Member drawings are open to all participating members in good standing. Organizers reserve the right to limit prizes to one major prize per person per day. 15. REFUNDS: 50% of paid reg. fees if notice is received by 7/5/08; 25% from 7/5-7/21/08 and NONE THEREAFTER. You must receive a cancellation number from OAC staff to qualify for a refund.