Simple requests for the Nationals.

Simple requests for the Nationals.

 Don’t bring fireworks or firearms

 Your dog must be on a leash and the leash must be attached to someone or something.

Please pick up after you pets.

Adults will be allowed to ride bikes on grounds. You will be responsible for any damages and must have lights for after dark.. no skateboards please

 Don’t forget to bring canned goods for the local Food Bank.

 Do come ready to have fun.  We have been working hard getting ready for you.

See you all soon.

Early Arrivals

Just a note that you can't arrive before Monday, the 8th.
There is another event going on at the grounds from July 4th through Sunday, the 7th,

    Today is the last day to pre enter. If you haven't done it by now,  you won't.  We have received over 300 pre entries.  More than we've had in years. It is shaping up to be another great National Truck-in! 
       The preparations are nearing completion.  The schedule of events is being finalized and will be posted here soon. You will be able to see what is going to happen before you arrive. 
      We have made arrangements with the local high school GIRLS basketball team to do a van wash on Thursday from 10:30 till at least 2 pm. all proceeds going to support their school team. They will also be helping us recycle aluminum by putting out special receptacles for the cans.  Please help to separate them so we won't destroy the planet.  
       The bands are all set and will perform nightly, Thurs. thru Sat.  We will  be feeding you pulled pork dinner Wed. evening, starting at 5:30. and it will be on us. Don't miss it!  For you early birds, Ultimate Express Van Club of Michigan will be having a fish fry on Tuesday, starting at 6 pm. till they run out of fish.  They tell us they are bringing a river of fish so they can feed everyone? We will see.  LOL.  Also a free meal!  You shouldn't go hungry, at least till Friday. 
      The Fair Board has been busy adding more power to much of the flat ground, that was without last time so you should find it easier to get electric and water.
      We have had a lot of questions as to when we would be allowed to start entering the grounds.  Monday is when we plan to start letting people in.   There will be an  extra charge for each days extra camping. $10 per day per van and $10 per day for camping trailer.
    We will be having a bus traversing the grounds in a regular route and schedule, to take you to and from your camp.  There will be 13 stops strategically placed around the grounds,  making it easy to get around.  It will run from 10 am till after midnight Wed. thru Sat night.
     We will also be running ice delivery following the same route as the bus to bring the Ice to you. We will be selling a large and small bag for your convenience.
       We will have a low watt FM radio station working during the Nationals. It will be playing music and making announcements all weekend. Bring your FM radios, boom boxes. or any radio so you can hear everything happening at this years National truck-in. 
    The U.S. Post Office has produced a special cancelation stamp commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1st nationals. we will be offering a special post card that you can send with this special stamp on it, SATURDAY ONLY, for the ridiculously low price of one dollar! Including the postage. Send them to all your friends or even your self.  
      We will be posting more updates and the event schedule in the coming days, so keep an eye on our site.  Hope to see you there!.         

         Hello all!  The preparations for this years Nats are coming along nicely. Things are piling up and its looking like its going to be another great time for everyone. The bands are all booked and the schedule of activities is almost complete, 
             We will be reaching our first deadline this weekend .  If you wish to pre-enter and receive one of our special T-shirts you have till the 13th of May to get it in the mail. We will honor any entry postmarked by then.This isn't the final pre-entry deadline. You have till the 13th of June to pre-enter, you just wont get the free shirt.
     Our group is working hard to get this all together for you.  It will be here before you know it! Keep checking here for any last minute updates.  we will be posting a lot more as it gets closer.  Keep on Vannin' ,and Be Safe! 

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NAVIGATING THE BLOG

   Seems there are some who are having problems finding info on our blog. So here are some quick pointers.
        Most pertinent info is in the flyer. You'll find the flyer down the page on the left side. If it is to small to read, click on the image and it will expand to full screen. You can also blow it up bigger if you wish. Information not available at the time we printed the flyer, will be added periodically here on the left side in a new post. Questions that we are asked repeatedly will be posted in the FAQ section on the right side of the blog and contact info is also listed in the right hand column. 
     The top of the right column is a pages section. Directions, trophy sponsorship, bible adds, porta john rental etc. are listed there. Click on the page you want to see and it will open on the left side. Click the back button, and the regular post will return. Down the column is other info mostly activities scheduled during the event. The pages column has pre entry info. There is a printable pre-reg form. If you wish to pre enter, print it out and send it to the address listed there. When your pre-entry is received,it will be listed on that page.  When the Nats gets closer you will receive a comfirmation to use at the gate to get in quickly.   

     You can ask questions, make constructive suggestions ,or comments, 2 ways. At the bottom of each post, on the left side there is a place for comments. Click on it and you can leave a question or comment that will be seen by anyone who wishes to read the comment section. We will post an answer or response there also, where everyone will see it. At the bottom of the right column you will find contact info for the Nats Board & event chairpersons.  You can send a question or comment there and it will be private. Some one will get a response back to you as soon as we can. 

      As the posts pile up they will expand to multiple pages. You can find the older posts at the bottom by clicking on the "older posts" icon.
         Even tho we have been working on this for nearly a year, the 41st Nats is not finished and in the can. We are way ahead of where we thought we would be but, are still working on a lot of large and small details. Every day someone comes up with a new idea for making this event even more fun. Our members are working hard and enjoying all the preparations. That's how we know this will be a fun event for everyone.
       We will be available at the upcoming council meeting. If you are attending  stop by and see us.  Thanks...  your Nationals Board

IT'S FINALLY 13!

       With the new year comes a building excitement for the next National Truck-in.  We have been working behind the scenes, nailing down all the boring stuff. You know, contracts  with suppliers and services. Most everything is in place at this point.  Our entertainment committee has finalized the entertainment for the Nats and I will have details on what may be the best music and stage show yet .  We are still looking for clubs that want to host a casino game in their camp for wed. night.  This should be a lot of fun.  Something different and it is designed  to get you out to socialize with the other vanners.

    You may have noticed on the flyer that we will be operating a low watt radio station during the entire event. We are using this as an inprovement on the  public address system.  When you are in your camp it is hard to hear speakers on poles especially if you are listening to music in your  camp  or the camp next to you.
     We will be playing classic rock music and taking requests 24hrs  a day  from Monday till sat night.   Our announcers will be making announcements over the radio as well as playing tunes & keeping you informed of everything going on at the Nationals.  We are also working on a simulcast of the stage shows, so you won't miss anything , SO...
bring your boom boxes, radios, home stereos and of course your van sound systems and keep them on 104.1 FM , WVAN RADIO!

     Also  we now have the details for anyone wishing to rent a private porta pot for the week.  We have negotiated with the same man that did the johns for the 39th. He did an excellent job of maintaining them and was prompt and reliable.  He has given us a very reasonable price of $100 per unit for the week
starting Monday of Nats week. This includes daily cleaning and stocking. If you wish to acquire one of these units please get your reservations in early.  We must know a final count by the first of June. Check the pages column on the right for details!

Hi and welcome to the 41st National Truck-In® blog spot!

Hi and welcome to the 41st National Truck-In® blog spot!

The members and friends of the National Truck-In Board are excited at this opportunity to continue the tradition of hosting “The Nation’s Premier Van Event ™.  We have some fun things planned for you!

Wednesday will be very busy with a FREE Vanners night in. “Virtual” is working on a return trip to National Drags. (Very cool)  We are going to do a Casino crawl.  We are asking clubs and councils to bring a casino game.  We will provide the “Vanner Money”!  Vanner’s can go from Casino to Casino and play.  At about 11 PM we will have an auction so you can spend the “Vanner Money” you won.  Please let us know if you are interested in bringing a game.  

The van show will be on Friday, but don’t worry if you are not going to be able to make it to the event until Friday night.  Your van can be judged Saturday by the same judges that judged your class the day before.  We are having a public show on Saturday.  The public will be judging this show. 

So why are we returning to Old Washington, Ohio so soon after “Van’s On the Run” held it there?  The National Truck-In Board reviews bids to host the National Truck-In each year.  We did not have a viable bid for the Nat’s for 2013 and no groups in Ohio objected to the National Truck-In Board looking for a "ready to work" site within their state.  All other territories had a potential for hosts' plans being stepped on, and that is not what we are about.  We encourage groups who are interested, to prepare a bid.  And we can provide guidelines to help your bid be a successful one.

Old Washington is a great site and we hope that you can join us for another great event!

Keep an eye on this page for updates.