Project drive in

[knobcreeknut]

I'm sure a lot of you have some fond memories of the drive in. Due to the mandatory change over to digital projection, a large number will be forced to close after this season. The change to digital is 60-80 thousand dollars and most drive ins just cant afford it. Honda is donating 5 digital projection systems to the top vote counts in this contest. http://projectdrivein.com/
the skyline drive in in Shelbyville is owned by some of my family. They could really use your votes. You can vote once a day on the site and once a day by texting " vote 64 " to 444-999. Please help out.
There are a couple of other Indiana drive ins entered in the contest so if you have a local favorite, help them out as well.

Thanks
larry

 

[tv1217]

I guess my local one (49er in Valparaiso) might already be digital(not listed), so I gave yours a vote.

 

[lonehoosier]

I guess my local one (49er in Valparaiso) might already be digital(not listed), so I gave yours a vote.

They went digital last year.

 

[red46239]

Voted. Here is a quick link that takes you right to the vote page:
Project Drive-In | Skyline Drive-In | Honda

 

[wtfd661]

Voted for your drive in since Auburn Garrett Drive in isn't on the list

 

[hoosierdoc]

Voted

 

[snorko]

Poor map there. The map was missing several major state highways and had the Holiday Drive In in Mitchell located at the approximate location of the Holiday Drive In in Reo.

 

[BE Mike]

I don't know why the Georgetown Drive In isn't in the running. On their website they show a standard reel projector.

 

[lonehoosier]

Voted again today for Shelbyville text and website.

 

[sepe]

The local one here isn't on the list and in late June, there was a story on the local news about how it could be the last season they're open because of the cost of upgrade. They've said they need $300,000 to upgrade for all 4 screens. They've known about this being a possibility since 2006.

 

[knobcreeknut]

Thanks to all who have voted so far.
The price of the changeover is just cost prohibitive for most drive ins. They are a labor of love for most owners and profits are down hard since the daylight saving time change. I personally love seeing movies there especially with a 6 year old. However I usually end up working to help out. My son also works most weekends buttering popcorn.
Thanks again for your help and keep up the voting

 

[lonehoosier]

Vote again bump. Vote early, vote often, have your dead relatives vote, bus in your folks from IL/OH/MI/KY to vote, and vote yet again after you have voted yesterday

 

[ashby koss]

Voted numerous times. Even used VPN to add some ticks

 

[lonehoosier]

Vote again bump. Vote early, vote often, have your dead relatives vote, bus in your folks from IL/OH/MI/KY to vote, and vote yet again after you have voted yesterday

 

[TheGreatBigMouth]

I don't know why the Georgetown Drive In isn't in the running. On their website they show a standard reel projector.

I was wondering about this one too. I haven't been in years, but I hope they aren't throwing in the towel.
Why is there a mandatory upgrade? Something to do with the old reels not being produced anymore?

 

[GunSlinger]

Voted

 

[GMtoblat]

voted, never actually been to a drive-in. Guess i better go before mine closes down.

 

[femurphy77]

75 for centerbrook.

 

[atvdave]

Here is the link for the Holiday Drive-In in Reo, IN. (Rockport) If you follow the OP link it shows a dive in in Mitchell.

Project Drive-In | Honda