Let's Get Leno's Butt To The Spring Fling!

Jamo · #1 (**permalink**) 01-12-2003, 11:40 PM

If everyone would simply email Leno asking him to attend the Spring Fling--that would be hundreds (thousands?) of requests that he would have to respond to.

Some things to mention...

Cobras!!!
June 20-22, 2003
London, Ohio (just outside of Columbus)
The Kirkham raffle
Local NBC affiliate coverage last year
Club Cobra
DV's email: V10Cobra@aol.com

And the big one--Cystic Fibrosis Research!

Here's the email address--just click, go to "contact us" at the bottom of the page, go to the "pull down" for contacting your favorite show--hit The Tonight Show, type and send--what, maybe 2-3 minutes of your time?

TheTonightShow@nbc.com

Jamo · #2 (**permalink**) 01-13-2003, 12:19 AM

Just sent mine. Come on folks--it only takes a few minutes--as much as a single post here!

750hp · #3 (**permalink**) 01-13-2003, 03:28 AM

The first of the international contingent has done his bit....

Tom Wells · #4 (**permalink**) 01-13-2003, 05:04 AM

Jamo,

Done,

Tom aka INDY

wilf leek · #5 (**permalink**) 01-13-2003, 06:31 AM

Jamo - the man has been emailed from the UK FWIW!!

David Kee · #6 (**permalink**) 01-13-2003, 06:51 AM

Jay's got mail.

trctrdrvr · #7 (**permalink**) 01-13-2003, 07:01 AM

Jamo- did my part, just wish I could attend

rdorman · #8 (**permalink**) 01-13-2003, 07:08 AM

I also mailed him several times last year with no response. Also we should hit up Tim Taylor, Seinfeld, Newman, McQueen.... who else is a major car nut?

Brent Mills · #9 (**permalink**) 01-13-2003, 07:11 AM

Done.

mikiec · #10 (**permalink**) 01-13-2003, 08:23 AM

Ginny asked me to post this....

Two weeks ago I sent the story of DVSF to Jay Leno via his email address.
> Also to the Today Show on NBC. email: today@nbc.com
>
>
> Having access to free air travel, my next plan was to get tickets to the
> Leno Show and fly to L.A. I'm sure with all the emails from everyone, and
> with a little help from someone showing up there, it should certainly get
> his attention.
>
> I am also hoping that I can make the trip to NYC and maybe get some
> attention there too.
>
> I got tickets to attend the Caroline Rhea show in NYC for Jan 14th, but
> won't be able to make that trip. I've got time between now and June to
> travel around to publicize where I can.
>
> Got any other suggestions?
>
> Ginny C ( Mrs. MikieC)

Mark IV · #11 (**permalink**) 01-13-2003, 09:30 AM

...I used to have his home phone number but not the most current one. I know Kopec at SAAC has contact still, I haven't seen Jay since he started the TONIGHT SHOW gig as he does not come to Buffalo anymore.....can't understand why not it's almost 16 degrees here today. I think the hook that could get him there would to be offering free shipment for his M&L Cobra to the DV III. Perhaps one of the groups shipping multiple cars could include his. Not that he can't afford!!!! to send the car but I think this could be the trigger that would get him there plus the charity aspect of the event.

From the small world dept. I met Jay at the Dearborn SAAC convention some years ago when Mark Gerrish was building his car. Used to see him backstage when he did shoes in town, he would call ahead leave tickets for us. One night while waiting for him backstage I run into my neighbor, turns out he was Jays's room mate in college!

Rick

Mark IV · #12 (**permalink**) 01-13-2003, 09:31 AM

Rdorman,
I hope not to see McQueen at the event, I think his appearance would be somewhat unsettling!

Rick

Excaliber · #13 (**permalink**) 01-13-2003, 09:34 AM

Mark IV,,,,uh,,,,thats a 10-4.......

Ernie

rdorman · #14 (**permalink**) 01-13-2003, 10:33 AM

You mean grave robbing is not a sanctioned DVSF event

We can put his picture up in honor of a man's man??

blubyu2 · #15 (**permalink**) 01-13-2003, 12:03 PM

might want to give reggie jackson a shout he's a huge car nut.

Greg

Gordon Claunch · #16 (**permalink**) 01-13-2003, 12:16 PM

Anybody in the LA area, you can catch Jay Leno at the Rock Store
almost every Sunday, very approachable, nice guy!!

Tony Ripepi · #17 (**permalink**) 01-13-2003, 12:16 PM

Hello All,

I have seen Dave Smith at CF charity events with Boomer Esiason, I think Boomer has a child afflicted with CF and he may have more sensitivity for the DVSF III event. He is a Celeb and may be able to reach out from his position for other notable attendees.

Just a thought....

Tony R.

Jamo · #18 (**permalink**) 01-13-2003, 12:32 PM

Way to go guys (and gals, Ginny!)

All great ideas! Anybody who can make any direct (or indirect) contact--please do it.

I really like the idea of McQueen showing up--anybody got an engine stand we can use to move him around on?

Let's get Leno--and let's get the others--all of 'em. Leno fits because he has the M&L, goes to Sturgis (I told him we're louder in my email than Sturgis). I also explained how we're using Concours to transport cars from the west coast and that we'd hook him up.

Keep it going! Let's make him believe this is the one event he can't miss!

rdorman · #19 (**permalink**) 01-13-2003, 12:49 PM

OK Jamo (Ronald ;o)! I like the engine stand approach. I also have one of the new 'King' roll around chairs from Griot's. Maybe we could find a steep hill and..........

In the words of George Thorogood: "Everybody funny, now you funny to"

Oh I got it! A celebrity death match and McQueen is our fall guy? Who's the first contestant!

bmalone · #20 (**permalink**) 01-13-2003, 01:00 PM

Yes, it is indeed a good idea to call Jamo Ronald. He likes it very much and will probably send you a gift in the mail.

I did my part.