Plan on being in Salt Lake City, Utah this April 23-25 to join the world's best auto, truck and vehicle modelers, manufacturers and enthusiastic spectators for the seventeenth GSL International Model Car Championship! The model car hobby has continued to grow since GSL-XVI was held in 1997, and the time is right again for the GSL faithful (and those who have never attended) to gather together and view, learn about, and enjoy the best scale auto miniatures created by the best modelers found at one place and time-the GSL Championship in Salt Lake City.
Now universally known for offering the best competition, conviviality, informative seminars, new products and FUN of any scale vehicle contest, GSL-XVII will continue the tradition of presenting excellence in scale vehicle modeling, intense competition, and a great weekend for competitors and attendees alike. Without a doubt, you need to attend the seventeenth GSL International Model Car Championship!
The seventeenth GSL International Model Car Championship will be presented April 23-25, 1999 at the Holiday Inn, located at 999 South Main Street in Salt Lake City, Utah. The newly-remodeled Holiday Inn will host all GSL activities. A block of rooms have been reserved for GSL registrants. Room rates, regardless of occupancy (one, two, three or four people), are offered at the reduced rate of $74.00 plus Utah room tax of10.85%, for a total of $83.00 per night. To receive the special room rates, you MUST, when reserving your room, specify that you are attending the "GSL International Model Car Championship." You can reach the Salt Lake Holiday Inn by calling direct (801) 359-8600 or by calling Holiday Inn worldwide reservations, toll free at 1-800-933-9678 (if you call the 800 number, be sure that they give you the special rates stated here).
Entry Fees:
The $25.00 GSL Entry Fee covers any number of models entered by one contestant, in any Class(es), including Group 99. Entries from contestants 16 years of age and younger will be accepted without an entry fee, and will receive the Registration Package at no charge. "In-progress," "display only," and past GSL winners' models may be placed on display at no charge. Pre-event registration (see the enclosed form) is suggested: the first 100 registrants receive a special jacket patch contributed by Calvin and Nancy Crouch, a specially-decaled Hot Wheels® car donated by Dennis Barker, a special photo etched set by Bob Koronow and Model Car Garage, and the special GSL Commemorative Kit supplied by AMT/ERTL. Registrants from Number 100 through 125 will not receive the Hot Wheels model, but will receive the balance of the premiums. Registrants after 125 will not receive the patch or the Hot Wheels model, but will receive the balance of the premiums. Remember that you can also order your GSL-XVII T-Shirt and GSL book for delivery at GSL (you could have your friends at GSL sign both!).
Mail-in Entries
Because there are special mail-in entry expenses, please write to GSL Headquarters if you intend to compete by mail for the special GSL mail-in entry requirements and costs. GSL does not accept mail-in "display" models that will NOT be entered into competition, and GSL does not accept mail-in entries for the Diorama Class.
In addition to the legendary GSL Championship seminars presented, without cost, by some of the hobby's leading craftsmen, GSL will also host other events to entertain and challenge you: the presentation of restored historic models from the Museum, the Dream Truck project, and GSL Saturday Night! Check out the schedule located on page 8, and be sure to check at the Contest Hall registration desk when you arrive for last-minute changes.
Swap Meet to be held at GSL-XVII!
Come to the GSL Swap Meet and purchase the best of the aftermarket products, vintage kits and other items! As the past, leading aftermarket vendors will offer their latest products for sale, and it's a great place to find a deal on a new model or to locate a rare kit! The Swap Meet will open Saturday at 8:00 a.m. and end at Noon to give everyone a chance to enjoy other aspects of the GSL Championship. If you are interested in being a GSL vendor, please send a large #10 envelope (SASE) with 33¢ postage to GSL headquarters, c/o National Model Car Association, 353 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 for the necessary information and forms.
Free Tour of the National Model Car Builders' Museum.
Each GSL attendee is invited on a free tour of the Museum starting on Saturday afternoon. The newly-renovated facility contains restored models from the collections of Dave Shuklis, Bob Barnett, Jim Keeler and the works of Bob Paeth, Don Emmons, Dennis Doty, Phil Jensen, Pryor Passarino, Ken Hamilton, and many other builders. The newly-restored Shamrock, Red Rever and Bob-Tailed Cat by Dave Shuklis will be on display, as well as Jim Keeler's 1961 Winternationals model car winning Carnation and Ron Parker's 1963 Winternationals winner, The Titan. The fully-restored Model Car Magazine Crusader will be on display, along with nearly six dozen additional models. These are models that inspired builders and helped establish the goals of superb craftsmanship and creativity that have defined our hobby. The world-famous Ken Hamilton-built Oakland Roadster Show Diorama is on display, as well as other dioramas from Russ Schwenkler and Chris Stames. Visitors can also view an extensive collection of historical items, including a comprehensive collection of model car magazines and related publications.
You will need to sign up for a specific tour when you register for GSL-XVII so that everyone can have a good chance to see the incredible collection. Free transportation to and from the Museum will be provided courtesy of the local GM dealership and GSL Championship sponsor: Young Pontiac/Cadillac/GMC. For more information on the Museum, check out our WEB page at: http://www.xmission.com/~msgsl/nmcbm.
Museum Benefit Auction on Saturday!
Late on Saturday afternoon, after everyone has returned from the Museum tours, come to the Auction and bid on literally hundreds of different items! The staffs of GSL and the Museum, with the help of many donors including some of the leading aftermarket companies, have come up with a HUGE list of really cool and always useful specially-produced products, vintage kits, and automobilia. Auctioneer Mike "I can sell anything!" Carroll and his intrepid staff will make sure everyone has a great time. Light refreshments will be served. Your donations for the Museum-Benefit Auction are always welcome - Please send any items you wish to donate (such as, old kits, built-up models, auto books, or other "modelabilia") to the Museum at 353 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111.
GSL Saturday Night!
The GSL Championship will present GSL Saturday Night- an evening of fun, vintage hot rod movies, refreshments and camaraderie. Relax and have a good time while the GSL Judges work through the night!
Sunday Awards Brunch
The GSL-XVII Awards will be presented Sunday morning at our traditional brunch and awards ceremony. The cost will be $13.00 (price includes meal, tax and gratuity) for the breakfast buffet (the same cost as in 1997!). Admission is by ticket only, which can be purchased at the registration table. Please note that the cost of the Awards Brunch is in addition to the cost of registering for GSL-XVII. If you wish, you may attend the awards presentation free of charge even if you don't purchase a ticket to the brunch, but space will be limited. Be sure to attend as there will be a special presentation at the GSL-XVII Awards Brunch!
Past GSL Best of Show and Master Award Winners:
Individuals who have, at any time, won any Master Award or Best of Show at any GSL Championship are cordially invited to show those models at no charge in a special display area. We will provide special signage for your model. Check with one of the GSL Proctors if you are bringing such a model.
GSL Plastic Players to Return!
Ready or not, the legendary GSL Plastic Players are on the loose once again... Look for them at the GSL-XVII Awards Brunch Sunday morning!