Please join us on June 7th at the Ramada-Mall of America hotel as we kick off the 10th annual NNL North (formerly known as the GMONNL).

NNL FAQ's (NNL frequently asked questions):

What is the difference between an NNL and any other contest? An NNL is specifically designed to be a non-judged event showcasing the models while other contests have your models scrutinized by "experts". The main awards for our NNL are voted on by you - the viewing public. We feel the NNL promotes a more relaxed atmosphere where model builders of all experience levels should feel comfortable to display their models.

Can you explain the awards? Certainly.
• Top 10 People's Choice: the top 10 cars at the show as voted on by the spectators and attendees.
• Best in Show-Junior: awarded to a model builder that is age 14 or under.
• Best Competition Vehicle: this is a special honor that is bestoyed by the RPM Model Club on the builder of the finest racing car model at the show.
• Best Pick-Up: this is a special award given in memory of Steve Benkovics by the members of the MCCM Model Car Club. It is awarded to the best pick-up at the NNL.
• Model T's & A's: this is the theme award presented by MCCM to the best Model T or Model A entered.
• Legends Award: this is a special award presented by RPM to a model representing a driver or builder who has passed in recent years. Examples are Ronnie Sox, Art Arfons, Lil John Buttera, Ed Roth, and too many others to mention.

How good of a model builder do I need to be to enter? Model builders of all experience levels are welcome and encouraged to bring their build models. The only thing we ask is that you limit it to model cars, trucks and motorcycles. There are other shows in the area that cater to military subjects and we would like you to show your military models at venues other than the NNL North.

I'm really proud of my model this year, will it be seen? Absolutely! In addition to the addending individuals, your models will be shown on our website and our NNL has been showcased in Scale Auto Magazine for the past several years. We are extending an offer to Model Cars Magazine to cover the event this year as well.

Are there door prizes to be won? Definately! You will receive a raffle ticket with your paid entry into the NNL. You will be able to purchase additional raffle tickets throughout the event. All models in the raffle have been donated by RPM and MCCM members. If you bring a sealed model that you would like to donate to the raffle, we will give you raffle tickets in exchange for your donation. We will try to make sure that you do not win back your donated model.

What's this I hear about a swap meet? We have a total of 26 vendor tables that are sold ahead of time to small companies and individuals who wish to sell their models and model-related items at the NNL North. There is no shortage of great deals. If you are interested in selling your items, please contact Jim Kampmann via e-mail at JimKampmann@gmail.com.

My spouse is not really interested in model cars, what can I have them do? The event is being held at the Ramada, which is only a few blocks (walking distance) to Ikea, Mall of America, and even the Water Park of America. The Mall of America has just opened a new Nickelodeon theme park with new rides just in time for our NNL visitors (I think they planned it that way).

What if I have other questions or would just like to chat, who can I contact? You can contact any of the RPM club members that are listed on this website, but here are the gentlemen that will respond the quickest to your e-mail:
• Don Stadick (dstadick@yahoo.com)
• Jim Kampmann (JimKampmann@gmail.com)
• Clint Williams (imadodgeboy@yahoo.com)
• Bob Maderich II (robertmaderich69@hotmail.com)

What does the layout of the room look like? I'm glad you asked! This year's event will be much larger than previous years and we are proud to have it all mapped out. Click on the thumbnail image at the right for a layout of the room.