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Lainey

Ken.

Going with what Ken has described, it's a lot of work. The ducks have to be in a row.

I've assisted with the Nor'Easter 06 and 08 in New England. The first one we had about 75 cars, the last, we were hard pressed to have 40. The economy was just going south, a lot of young guys didn't seem to want to commit to the weekend by registering and paying a deposit which is a must for a large event. You will have minimums to be met for banquets, etc.

You have to secure a hotel, you have to be in an area which interests not only those in your area, but others who will have to make a longer drive. A track event is not a draw for many people and it's expensive.

Basically, the planning is almost like planning a wedding. Hotel, banquets, entertainment, things to do, drive route, insurance and the like.

I'm not trying to discourage you, but you've got a lot of homework to do to plan a large scale event.

Zippy

I would disagree with you here. The Fall Colors meets were always in the Central to Western Pa areas, and FC04 drew 180 cars.

The draw was really the meet itself. The drive was quite good and will probably be repeated for Spring Fling 10, (which has 40 cars and waiting list of 5-6 at this time.) Rick also had a deal with Beaver Run, but this was not the biggest part of the event (although the parade laps with 150+ S cars was quite impressive).

The S2KCA Gettysburg meet drew ~70 cars, and it was just a regional meet for them.

NJ is a tough location because it is another 200-300 miles from the mid-west and that can be a stopper.

Upstate NY has been a good location as well, with vintage and S2KCA having meets there with 50+ and ~100 cars respectively.

Noreaster in Mystic, Ct was nice, but traffic was a real PIA.

You need to pick a location/date based upon what will work for activities. Scout the location to see if there are hotels, restaurants and activities. Decide how many cars/people you will need to accommodate and start your plan.

Also keep in mind that you will not get a lot of the younger owners, because they have not been as involved with "weekend" events. Conversely if you try to do a one day event, you had better have a very good draw.

Zippy

Hi Lainey.

Jay2000

You could try the Hershey area, use the farm show possibly for a meet, hershey park, the capital, etc.. Good restaurants. You could also use york, where the street rods go, use the fairgrounds for the meet. Some ideas nearby.

Zippy

Hershey, could be a good idea, I would say spring or fall might work. In the summer, thry create a lot of traffic.

zzziippyyy

Upstate New York is the place to go!

Hot Rio

I would attend in a heartbeat and applaud those members that are willing organize the event. Lancaster is a boring place with poor highway infrastructure and loaded with old folks and traffic galore. Harrisburg has more facilities (lodging, restaurants and autocross sites) plus it is more scenic with the river and nearby mountains that would serve us as a spirited drive playground. I almost forgot to mention the multitude of interstate highways for easy access that intersect the area with some of the most high speed, S friendly entrance ramps I've seen anywhere coupled with low traffic density. Upper New York state is nicer, prettier, more costly, not centrally located and would be hard pressed to accommodate a large crowd. Just my thoughts on the location but will support the organizers selection.

S2KCRAZY

IN, In , IN, did I mention I would be down?

LINESUPER

Wow, just found this thread! I need to look around more. I am in! One suggestion for location, if in PA - How about State College? Big college town, lots to do, and excellent connections from east and west - and an abundance of excellent "S" roads. Just my $.02 - I'm in no matter where it is.