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| 5.5.09 |
It is with sad regret that Cat Jam 2009 has been cancelled. It has nothing to do with anyone...it was just a huge combination of factors, the most important being the overall economy. Obviously that affects everyone but this year, in particular, it has been difficult to plan the show correctly knowing that finances have become a severe hindrance to the future of Cat Jam. The situation has even trickled down to my own job, which is another reason that I won't get into, but now I am working two jobs which leaves virtually no time to get the show finalized. In talking with people, it has been brought up that they were going to have a very hard time getting to the show, or paying for things, or getting time off to go, or getting all family members there. It's such a severe strain right now that, frankly, I don't feel comfortable holding a show under these circumstances. I would rather wait a year than give a half-completed event. Cat Jam WILL RETURN IN 2010.
I would also like to formally propose that Cat Jam be held every TWO years instead of annually. This will give a lot more time to plan things, which is desperately needed, and will also break up the monotony a bit. I'd like to see a full Friday event if possible, as well as a full Saturday event like we have now. These are things that can be discussed in the future.
If you have any feedback please feel free to contact me at eric@coolcats.net.
-Eric
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General Information
Every summer, Fox and MN-12 chassis Cougar and Thunderbird enthusiasts meet to celebrate their cars at CAT JAM. Generally there are no other specific shows for these cars anywhere in the U.S. or Canada throughout any given year. CAT JAM was initiated in August 2002 to make sure that these cars were represented properly. CAT JAM is open to all Fox, MN12 and New Edge Cougars and Thunderbirds regardless of condition. We've had everything from daily drivers to low-mileage originals to full custom cars show up, and the variety is phenomenal.
CAT JAM is held annually in Youngstown, OH, USA, which is exactly halfway between Cleveland, OH and Pittsburgh, PA, and is within 2 hours of I-80, I-79, I-77, I-76, I-71, I-70, and I-90. The Ohio and Pennsylvania turnpikes are very close by. This is a relatively easy area to navigate via interstate or even the local roads. Gas, food and hotel prices tend to be at or a bit below national average, making this a very cost-effective event.
Please browse this section for details about this year's show, and about shows from the past. We hope you can join the show, either physically or in spirit, so that it continues to be a success.
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