For the 2nd Annual BANONE show we have made some changes we hope that makes participating in the BAN ONE Show more enjoyable.  Below is a summary of what is new for 2009.

*Moved the Date from Sep to May:  This was done to take advantage of the nicer weather.  May in Atlanta has some of the best tempertures around, making it great to be outside and showing your car.  The average tempeture in May High is 78 and Low is 57.    The date was also moved to put some distance between the BAN ONE show and the Trans Am Nationals which is in Late Aug.

*Added 4 more classes:  We now have 3 classes per generation; Orginial, Modified and Custom for a total of 12 Classes (3 classes for each Generation).    Orginial class is for those cars with 0-2 mods, Modified will be 3-9 mods and Modified will be +10. 

* Added more awards:  Last year we had 56 awards and this year we will have at total of 76 awards to be handed out.  Like last year there will be 5 places per class, several speciality awards and a "Car of the Hour" award starting at 10am.

*Changed our Awards:  Last year we had the great picture awards with a 5X7 picture of the car that had won mounted in it.  The awards were loved by the participants and we received many positive comments about them....but I have something even better this year!  We will give out full size replica GA Plates from the 70's just like the one used by the Bandit in Smokey and the Bandit.  We will use DOT style stickers to denote the place and class of the winner. Here's an example:

This image is of the actual trophy.  It is a full size metal license plate mounted on a wooden plaque and surrounded by the real chrome Summit Racing license plate frame. 

*Winners Row:  Overall Best of Show and all the class winners from the 2008 show will be asked to park in a special location in the front near our DJ.  We will give our returning champs a special award at the awards ceremony and ask them to help present the awards for their respective classes.  At this show you are picked by your peers and receive your awards from them.

*Changed Host Hotel:  As you can read below, we have changed our host hotel to the Fairfield Inn and Suites.  The Fairfield is located in a nicer location, has more parking for participants and Trailers, lots of shopping and resturants close by.

*Increased Trailer Parking Options:  More parking options at the host hotel, Summit has agreed to allow participants with car trailer/sleeper combo stay on the Property Thurs-Sun, and our local Pontaic dealer has given us access to their secure storage lot for Friday, Sat and Sun for trailers.

Summit Racing will serve as our hosts: The BAN ONE Firebird and Trans Am Show will take place on the grounds of the Summit Racing Superstore, in McDonough GA, 30 miles south of Atlanta, just off I-75, exit 216. Summit is very excited to host the BAN ONE Firebird and Trans Am Show at their state of the art facilities. Summit Racing, as a key sponsor of the BAN ONE Firebird and Trans Am show is helping promote the show through it's customer mailings and regional marketing programs.

The week prior to and during the show, two very special Trans Am's will be selected and displayed inside the Summit Racing's Superstore on their rotating turnstyles located to the left and right of the main entrance.

Summit Racing, a huge supporter of the BAN ONE Show has graciously donated many of the door prizes that will be given away to the shows participants. Get Ready to have some fun!

High Performance Pontiac in the house! The BAN ONE Firebird and Trans Am Show has extended an invite to Christopher Phillip, Associate Editor of High Performace Pontaic to attend our show. Christopher has indicated he would love to be at our show in May and would like to attend.  We look forward to seeing coverage in HPP about our show.

We are happy to announce that the host hotel of the BAN ONE show will be the Fairfield Inn and Suites, located just off I-75, exit 221 in McDonough GA. The hotel is located just 5 minutes from from Summit Racing's Super Store where the show will be held.

Complimentary Services at the hotel include; 

• Coffee in lobby
• Hot Breakfast
• Hot Continental Breakfast
• Phone calls: toll-free

We have been extended a good rate of $89 +tax. The regular rate is $114 ...so you wont beat this deal for a nice hotel!

This hotel was just built and has been open only about 1 year. 

To book your room, call 770-305-0180 and tell them your with the BAN ONE SHOW to get the discounted rate.  Rooms are set aside at the discounted rate through 2 April.  After that date, the rate is still good, but you may run the risk on a room not being availible.

To see pictures of the host hotel you can go to  http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/travel/atlmd-fairfield-inn-and-suites-atlanta-mcdonough/

Near the hotel you can find the following places to eat and shop:

Places to eat: Logans Road House, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Chili's, Golden Corral, Hooters, Wendy's, Burger King, Mc Donalds, Etc.....

Local Shopping, Target, Sam's Club, BJ's Wholesale Club, Dick's Sporting Goods, Best Buy, Staples, Hibbets Sports, Micheals, Pet Smart, Etc..........

Trailer Parking:  Plenty of Trailer parking is availible to hotel guests.