MCG

(Maverick Comet Group)

Calendar of Events

4th Annual MCG National Gathering
July 14-17, 2010 in Joplin, MO

The Maverick Comet Group will be returning to Joplin, MO for the 4th Annual MCG National Gathering. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Host hotel
La Quinta Inn Joplin
3320 S Rangeline Rd
Joplin, MO 64804 View map
Phone: 417-781-0500

Rate*: $70/night, includes deluxe continental breakfast.  Check-in time: 3pm, check-out time: 12pm.

*mention the Maverick Comet Group when making reservation.  Our block of rooms will be held until 30 days prior to the event. If you don't make your reservation before then, you may not get a room anywhere in town!

When you check in, make sure you mention you are with the MCG and ask for your information packet. We are putting toghether a packet of information including the event schedule, maps for cruise routes and a list of things in the area you might choose to check out during your free time or if you are arriving early. Last year, the north parking lot had plenty of trailer parking and was well lit and close to the outdoor pool area.

Event Schedule (exact times for some events are TBD)
Wednesday
Early-bird arrival day. Neosho fish hatchery tour in the morning (FREE). Candy House tour if time allows (FREE). We will also be having a BBQ Cookout in the evening at Jeff and Misty Phillips house in Joplin.

Thursday
Thursday morning will be a tour of 4-State Trucks, home of the Chrome Shop Mafia (FREE). Lunch on your own, then a guided tour of the Audubon / Wildcat Glades, at 1 pm (FREE).

Drag nite - The 4th annual MCG Bracket Nationals and unlimited test and tune at MO-KAN Dragway from 6-9 pm. We will leave the hotel shortly before 5 pm so we have plenty of time to unload and get ready for racing. Whether you have a stock six banger or a monster V8, you will have a blast. You don't have to be fast to have fun. You don't have to be the fastest car to win. This is a fixed-cost event for the club. The more people that participate, the lower the cost will be for everyone.

Friday
In the morning we will be going to Red Oak II (FREE). Later in the afternoon, we will go to Carousel Park, a local amusement park. Jeff and Misty are trying to work a discount fee for us.

Evening - Group dinner at Ryan's Family Steakhouse at 5:30, followed by the club meeting in hotel meeting room at 8:00.

Saturday
Show and shine (judged and non-judged), cookout, kids games and activities at Landreth Park. We will be at the south shelter. There are also lots of shade trees near the show area.

Saturday evening those that want to participate will cruise together to a popular local cruise-in near the hotel (MACS). Last year the hosts reserved an area for us to park together and made an announcement over the loudspeaker thanking us for coming. It was really cool pulling into the cruise-in with a parade of Mavericks.

Nightly
Hanging out with your fellow MCG members in the hotel parking lot swapping stories, bench racing, checking out the cars.

For Information contact:

Matt Williams - mattw@maverickcometgroup.com
Robert Raney - mavericknutt@fordmaverick.com
Jeff and Misty Phillips - funfordfam@att.net

Past Gatherings:

Photos from the MCG Inaugural National Gathering, July 19-21, 2007

Photos from the St Louis cookout, March 24, 2007

Photos from the Ohio cookout, Sept 23, 2006