Ponies in the Smokies 2024

73MustangCoupe · Feb 29, 2024

Ponies in the Smokies is only a couple weeks away, and I was wondering if anyone else is going? I'm a complete novice when it comes to car shows, but I've entered the Rickster in the show just to see how it might do. I'll be there for several days, so if any of you are heading to Sevierville, TN that week/weekend, let me know.

https://poniesinthesmokies.com/2119-2/

72MustangSprint · Mar 1, 2024

I might go again and drive the Sprint , I’m four hours away.

t.kohlmeyer · Mar 1, 2024

This is the first I've heard of the event. I drove my '72 Mach 1 down the dragon's tail in 1978 or 79. This was before I put the 3.91 Detroit Locker rear in it. I had 3.25 gears with a traction lock and a brand new freshly built 4V Cleveland with a '71 CJ cam and '70 M code heads, factory 4V intake and a 700DP Holley, Hooker long tubes, 2 1/4 duals. Fun on those hairpin curves.

72MustangSprint · Mar 1, 2024

This event has been around since like 2017 or so and now it’s selling out car show space. Good for them

73MustangCoupe · Mar 1, 2024

It's about an hour and a half drive for me, so not too bad. I've wanted to go for the last few years, but something has always come up. Now that the Rickster is done, I've got a great excuse to go, and so I am. I hope to see you there, 72MustangSprint.

72MustangSprint · Mar 12, 2024

I hope it’s not sold out before I can afford tickets

bkdunha · Mar 13, 2024

It is a good show. I attended in 2021 and did well. There are alot of driving activities in concert with the show that is a good mix for all to consider what there interests are. I would recommend it to anyone interested.

PoFoMoCo · Mar 13, 2024

73MustangCoupe said:
Ponies in the Smokies is only a couple weeks away, and I was wondering if anyone else is going? I'm a complete novice when it comes to car shows, but I've entered the Rickster in the show just to see how it might do. I'll be there for several days, so if any of you are heading to Sevierville, TN that week/weekend, let me know.

Ron - Good Luck next week at PITS and a big congrats on a great entry with the Rickster. I suspect you both will do well! We can't wait to hear an update on the event.

73MustangCoupe · Mar 14, 2024

bkdunha said:
It is a good show. I attended in 2021 and did well. There are alot of driving activities in concert with the show that is a good mix for all to consider what there interests are. I would recommend it to anyone interested.

So Brian, will you be going this year?

bkdunha · Mar 14, 2024

I will not be able to attend. Too much going on with work and family right now. Best wishes to you and hope you have a good time.

73MustangCoupe · Mar 25, 2024

We made it to Ponies in the Smokies and got the obligatory picture of the Rickster at the wall near Quaker Steak and Lube.

There were over 1000 mustangs at the show, and it seemed like 80% or more were 2010 and newer. There were a few 71-73 Mustangs, though.

At PITS, they give out moonshine jugs as trophies. The Rickster won the jug for Best 71-73.

Overall, it was a pretty good weekend.

Sheriff41 · Mar 25, 2024

"Pretty good" is an understatement, Ron! The Rickster comin' on strong! Congrats on the recognition!

72MustangSprint · Mar 25, 2024

I attended as a Display only car, had fun met some nice people. Good times

PoFoMoCo · Mar 25, 2024

Congrats on the win! Definitely a bucket list item and you guys rocked it!

rio1856 · Mar 26, 2024

Congratulations Ron!!! Thank you for the pics!!

72MustangSprint · Mar 26, 2024

bkdunha · Mar 26, 2024

Congrats on the win Ron. Well deserved for sure. Their trophies are really cool. Definitely a great conversation piece with folks. Hope you had a great time. I do agree though that the majority of the show is newer models. While I respect other years and I am thankful people are keeping the mustang name alive and in production it just is not where my interests lie in the Gen1 classics. Glad you did well and the Rickster will start adding those awards to the shelf.

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