Hagerty Driving Experience

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
I just received an e-mail from Hagerty the other day touting their program to get younger folks interested in our hobby. This strikes me as an outstanding opportunity to get some exposure and "grow" our club. We are always lamenting the the loss of membership and dwindling attendence at Hudson meets and conventions; here is an opportunity to put up or shut up! It is only going to cost a few hours of my time, but the rewards could be spectacular. I am sure that Hagerty has similar programs throughout the nation. With a little effort, I firmly believe we can reverse the trend that has been on the minds of the HET BOD at every meeting since I became a member. Hey, we have to start somewhere. I am planning to participate with my Hornet and Anne Marie with her '47 Super Six (if we can get it ready). Check out the link:

http://view.news.hagerty.com/?j=fe5415787261037f7c10&m=fec61672716d0475&ls=fde81c7774660d7a73157772&l=fe9517767d65047f73&s=fe2b157076610d78751d74&jb=ffcf14&ju=fe1516787c6c0575701d78&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_medium=email&utm_term=&utm_content=Client&utm_campaign=Hagerty Driving Experience&r=0

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Don C. Mozynski

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Sounds like a neat idea ,
    Roger
  • Aaron D. IL
    Aaron D. IL Senior Contributor
    edited March 2012
    Like the idea, I could teach anyone to drive stick. I applied for a job at a driving school and told them that... they said, "That's nice but there's no call for that." I think that's not totally true and I think driving a stick actually makes you a better driver. (another topic though)

    As far as the club I was told in no uncertain terms the club will not give rides or sponsor them, advertise them, or endorse such things as the club's liability insurance would not cover it. But if individual owners want to give check out rides that was up to them. Besides exposure the big barrier to younger folks being involved. PRICE AND COST. Collectively clubs could do things to minimize entry costs into the hobby. But this club is never going to do anything collective especially the very second you mention money. I have no illusions as to the conservative nature of the club. Or that getting them together is like herding cats. But if each member does something individually and enough of them do it maybe, just maybe, we can continue to drive 50 - 100 year old vehicles around. for the next 50-100 years. At some future point though I think the club will have to adopt the Warbirds model.......the model clubs follow that operate VERY EXPENSIVE vintage WW2 aircraft. If the club doesn't it will become the hobby of a few rich guys until it dwindles or another new type of organization is formed that will change the hobby's operating model with some outside the box thinking. My .02
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Well if the main issue is "Liability" as stated by the club officers. Then is that not rendered moot when the event is sponsored by an "Insurance Company " ? ?
    I'm Just Say'n,
    Roger
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Aaron D. IL wrote:
    Like the idea, I could teach anyone to drive stick. I applied for a job at a driving school and told them that... they said, "That's nice but there's no call for that." I think that's not totally true and I think driving a stick actually makes you a better driver. (another topic though)

    As far as the club I was told in no uncertain terms the club will not give rides or sponsor them, advertise them, or endorse such things as the club's liability insurance would not cover it. But if individual owners want to give check out rides that was up to them. Besides exposure the big barrier to younger folks being involved. PRICE AND COST. Collectively clubs could do things to minimize entry costs into the hobby. But this club is never going to do anything collective especially the very second you mention money. I have no illusions as to the conservative nature of the club. Or that getting them together is like herding cats. But if each member does something individually and enough of them do it maybe, just maybe, we can continue to drive 50 - 100 year old vehicles around. for the next 50-100 years. At some future point though I think the club will have to adopt the Warbirds model.......the model clubs follow that operate VERY EXPENSIVE vintage WW2 aircraft. If the club doesn't it will become the hobby of a few rich guys until it dwindles or another new type of organization is formed that will change the hobby's operating model with some outside the box thinking. My .02

    I understand the liability issues of the club. I was looking at this as more of a "hands on" exposure opportunity where we could introduce some potential younger club members to the wonder of Hudson. I will bet you that at an event like this, kids will be lined up to drive a Hudson rather than the "brand X" offerings. What makes this such a great opportunity is that it is on Hagerty's dime. Much the same as going to a multi-make show, but extreme. And what does Hagerty care if I pass out a few WTNs and some North Texas Chapter registration forms? Our chapter membership is at an all time high. I like to think it is not all by accident. Aaron is right; some individual effort is needed. The Club cannot do it all!
  • hudsontech
    hudsontech Senior Contributor
    Regarding the insurance issue - check with your insurance company and see what they will cover. If need be purchase a limited time insurance that will cover the event - I'm sure most insurance companies would come up with something.

    I applaud Haggerty for this - however, I cannot help but think that you probably won't see somebody with a vintage Packard or Caddy participating. Hudson, Dodge, Plymouth, DeSoto, Studebaker - yes. Even Chevy's and Fords. I really hope this idea turns out to be workable.

    Hudsonly,
    Alex Burr
    Memphis, TN
  • StillOutThere
    StillOutThere Expert Adviser
    What if there isn't a Hagerty program in my area? For a fact, there is not. Why wait at ALL for anyone to do a program. Why not offer an old car exerience to any young person or any child at any and every opportunity?

    Grandchildren riding in the rumbleseat of my '34 Terraplane


    If the kids are interested, let them enjoy playing in the car with modest supervision.


    And whatever happened to all the old stories about what went on in a rumbleseat? Now there are adults in their sixties who have never been in there so give them a ride.


    If it isn't about "FUN with old cars" then indeed, there is no future for this hobby.

    Sorry about the quality of this pic, it was almost dark and had to play with it in Photoshop to "save" it.
  • Aaron D. IL
    Aaron D. IL Senior Contributor
    True Alex... A lot of vintage Caddy or Packard and trailer queen owners wouldn't let a younger driver within 10 miles of their cars. hahah

    Seriously though. I was looking more into the info Don got from Hagerty. Operation Ignite. I think it's worth pursuing if you have a drivable Hudson even if the club chooses not to collectively support the idea.

    Website here: http://operationignite.hagerty.com/
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