POLL: 25th Anniversary LOCATION poll

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POLL: 2017 25th Anniversary LOCATION Poll

I have had preliminary contacts with both SOA in Cherry HIll, NJ and SIA in Lafayette. Seems we are being "encouraged to once again hold our 25th anniversary meet at SIA in Lafayette. I gave them a brief history of Subaru's involvement with the 10th. The Welcoming lunch with SVX engineers in attendance to answer our many questions, The Subaru-supported dinner at a local restaurant, where the President and CEO of SIA personally drove the first pre-production Subaru Baja off the assembly line for us to see. And of course the wonderful factory tour.

I also gave them the names and positions of those who were instrumental in helping us back in 2002. After 15 years, some may still be there, some moved on, retired or passed. I asked for names and titles of those who would be willing us to once again fulfill this dream.

Seems there as some still at Lafayette who remember the 10th and that this group of enthusiasts would travel across the country to mark this event. They seemed impressed

How much more impressed could they be to see a second gathering of cars, by truly passionate and appreciative owners, who have been driving a car Subaru produced 25 years ago and one that has been out of production for 20 years. A chance for the Grandfather SVX apart aside this children, the WRX and the STi and the newest grandchild, the BRZ, We know that Subaru embraces its proud history, its technological contributions and its brand loyalty

It would be nice to have some recognition from the Subaru community. I'm sure there are many who would be surprised to find that there is such a dedicated following for a 15-year-old discontinued-model car. Many of us are die-hard Subaru fans who wouldn't buy or drive anything else.



and the first reply...


"John,

Thanks for your message, and my apologies for the delay in my response. The anniversary celebration sounds exciting, can’t wait to learn more about the event. I’ve copied others who can directly help you.

Mike Whelan Senior Product Public Relations Manager at SOA

Nick Saraceni curates the vehicles in our Vintage Garage "Performance Attic" and is in the best position to help you with the SVX Pace Car if you desire it

Ric Hawthorne is no longer with DCI Marketing.
Rob Bundy and Melissa Carlson are the Editors of Drive and Drive Performance magazines. We’d like the opportunity to cover the 25th Anniversary for Drive Performance
magazine. May Rob or Melissa contact you to start the process?

James Han is Sponsors and promotions at SOA

Thanks for keeping me posted, John. Please don’t hesitate to shout with any questions, concerns or anything that I can help you with"


Tom Salvino
Subaru of America