Re: IML: IML DIGEST

[Mark Elliott <deadfishe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have been to Speed, Kansas many times (my grandmother lived just a few 
miles away), and there is no way that it could be considered a city.  I 
would guess that a population of 35 is probably optimistic (perhaps they 
counted on a Friday evening when the Branding Iron--about the only business 
in town--was crowded).  I don't think that you could fit 5000 people inside 
the village limits.  A couple of Imperials would take all the parking spots.

Will any Imperialists be there?  I would love to see pictures of 5000 
people in Speed.

Mark Elliott
64 Crown 4 door
48 Chevy Fleetline (rotting away on my uncles farm in Glade Kansas)

At 06:40 AM 7/11/2006 -0700, you wrote:
> Its in the teeny tiny town of Speed, Kansas, if anyone was wondering...
>
> >From their press release:
>
> Mattel today announced plans for a day-long Hot Wheels festival in the city
> of Speed, Kan. on Sunday, August 6, to honor the rich automotive history of
> Americas rural highways. The industry leader in die-cast cars expects a
> crowd of more than 5,000 people to descend on the small Midwestern city
> (population 35), and invites collectors and automotive enthusiasts to join
> in the fun.
>
> More info at:
> http://www.hotwheelscollectors.com/news/news.aspx?type=3Dhot&rlc=3D0
>
> Chris in LA (a Matchbox and Corgi man, myself)




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