[s-cars] NE //S Fest update 6/20 & S-CAR Nationals

[Darin Nederhoff]

Theodore Chen wrote:

> --- Frederic L'Huillier <flhuillier at siebel.com> wrote:
> > Darin,
> >
> > Really sad to read such an email. I don't understand how this is happening.
> > The french have been able to have a 300 cars week end early June. How come
> > the US can not do at least the same ?
> >
> > I can not imagine they are less organized  and passionnate than the
> > froggies. I know it is hard when you organize an event and you put all your
> > passion and soul into it. We were in the same situation for Folembray 2002:
> > 30 cars registered 2 weeks before the event. 300 cars during the week end.
> > Guess how was the week end for the team !!!
>
> i think the problem is that the event is in minnesota.  the US is a
> pretty big place.  driving to minnesota or new jersey is not an option
> for many people.  i'd happily go if it were closer.

True, the U.S. is a big place and that is why I chose to put the event on in MN
this year.  Sort of in the middle of the country.
For the event last year in CO it was a bit too far west for those of you in the
east.

The Nationals event is just that... NATIONAL.  Yes, it is a long drive but get a
few people together to make the trip and you've got a mini Monterey Historics
convoy happening.  This is the one time each year that I do my best to get as
many of you together in one place as possible.   Next year the event will move
east, west, or perhaps to Canada (Southern Ont.).  Regardless of where it is, I
plan to drive out to attend.  It is part of the experience!  ;-)    If you
absolutely cannot drive then fly in.  We can probably arrange to have you picked
up at the airport and get you someone to ride with during the weekend.

I think regional events are great too but having one "grand shin-dig" once a year
for anyone in the country (or world) to attend is a blast when people get behind
it.

My .02,

Darin