[Pat68HO]

Originally Posted by MLouttit68GTO

Pat68HO,
First, congratulations on your GTO purchase!
To answer your questions:
1) That is a tough question. Tuesday is arrival day so I think we can rule that one out if you only have one day. Wednesday more people will still be arriving but there is a kickoff cruise and a trip offered to Pittsburgh to go to either the Science Center, Heinz History Center, or the Rivers Casino. Thursday we will have drag racing at Pittsburgh Raceway Park, a tour of Pittsburgh (aboard a double decker bus and a river boat) and the Concours judging. Friday will be the parking lot party, Popular Vote judging, and fireworks. Saturday we are offering a trip to the Flight 93 memorial and, of course, the Awards ceremony. If I had to pick one day, unless you were interested in one of the trips, I think that I would choose Friday but that is just one man's opinion.
2) I refer you to the GTOAA for classification information. Concours information can be found here http://www.gtoaa.org/concours/
Popular Vote information can be found here
http://www.gtoaa.org/popular-vote/
Since you are only coming for one day, Concours isn't an option for you (they are inside and must be there the whole week). If you do come on Friday you will be there for the Popular Vote voting.
3) I will let other forum members comment on your gearing question.

Thank you for your questions. I hope that I answered them. If I can provide any more information please let me know.

It sounds like Friday is the day for me! Is the popular vote where all participants get a ballot and vote on the cars?