2024 AMO National Meet

See ya'll there. Venue sounds awesome

One of our sponsors, (we could always use more), Bad Company in Toano, VA has 15 slots open for their Chassis Dyno on Friday, 14 June 2024.  They are about an hour from the Show Field and Hotel.  

There is a non-refundable fee of $120 and some rules to get on the Dyno.  It isn't drag racing but it is a performance test.  Check out the below link for the whole story:

I would love to see some action over at Bad Company.  Maybe you could be the AMO 2024 Dyno King!

Dave Moeller

AMO 2024 Trailer King 

1.  Lots of AMC and Rambler Cars.  Usually most make it to the show field but some are found in the spectator parking.  The show size varies but 150 to 200 cars is a good expectation on what to see.

2.  There is a published agenda of things to do before the show and banquet on Saturday.  Many of those things are exclusive to AMO, interesting, informative and unique.  There is good reason to come early and participate in the "Convention" part of the National Show.

3.  Parts, Parts, Parts!  Some people consider this the number one reason to go to the big show!  The parts and vending areas are large.  I usually run a want ad on the internet and in the club classifides.  I have had very good luck meeting people and finding parts that I didn't expect to see.  It is also a good time to interact with the vendors who are making new parts, repairing old parts or selling used parts.  Reproduction parts are beginning to be the best option for some builds.

4.  The national convention moves around.  If you want to do something else while you are in the state, that is all up to you and your family.  We have 2 major amusement parks, many museums, historic places and unique places in Virginia.  If 4 or 5 days of car stuff is too much for some of the family, there are other things to do as well.

5.  The people are interesting.  People in groups are usually interesting, in my opinion, but a bunch of AMC people can really offer perspective on the hobby, experience working on the cars and history of all kinds of stuff.  Some people are regulars at the conventions but others come out when it is close to them.  

6.  The Marlins will be out.  The Marlin Club holds its show on the Friday before the AMO show.  There are few cars that have had the notoriety of the Marlin over the decades.  I enjoy seeing them and recognize their contributions to the evolution of AMC in the 60's.

7.  The AMO experience can continue all year long with newsletters and the club website.  Finding people who know AMC is getting a little harder but AMO people know AMC and they show it every issue, on the web and in person.  

We are looking forward to seeing you in Petersburg, VA.

Dave Moeller

AMO 2024 Trailer King