PacNW Supra Nationals in B.C. Every Year?

[honestabe]

I spoke with Duane earlier about this and we came to think that having PacNW be in B.C. every year would be a really good idea. By keeping it in the same location every year it makes it easier for people to plan for (passports you lazy Americans) and can help make it grow better. The turnout was amazing and every day was an absolute blast! Plus the B.C. drivers are a lot more curtious than Americans by far (not 10 minutes into the U.S.A. coming back from PacNW I had some lady do 65 in a 70 and slowly pass a car, preventing me from continuing on and then gave me a look like I was in the wrong). The people are super friendly, the area is absolutely beautiful, and the cruise is simply amazing (apart from getting lost). Plus by having it be in 1 location it can get better every year and be easier to setup (this year the staff put in a crazy amount of work).

For those who can't leave the country for whatever reason, there's always the Centralia meet about a month or 2 prior which is always pretty big (2 years ago there were around 80 Supra's there). What do ya'll think?

Adam

 

[Flateric]

I would agree and feel that this would also tend to allow the event to grow in size and attendance also. It's just far easier and more easily remembered, less confusion about when and where etc.

I'm nowhere actually that close to it but think this is clearly a good idea to allow maximium growth.

 

[radiod]

I agree as well. Making it an annual event at a similar time every year (2nd weekend in July maybe every year?) would be a huge encouragement to numbers. Annual events are much easier to grow just simply for the fact that if someone finds out about it but has missed it, it's already in the back of their mind that it will be coming around again and they can come next year. If the person's at the event already, they liked it, I'm sure they're more than interested in trying to come to the next one as well. If it's a "one off" event you have to put a lot more effort in to trying to spread the word to get the same numbers because you're starting from scratch.

 

[honestabe]

Unless we can get a crew to start planning next years PacNW in Portland or Seattle to the same level as this years PacNW, I don't think we should move PacNW from B.C. Besides, Daryl (Jayhall) makes a good point, the B.C. highways are *pretty much* lawless. I didn't see any cops the whole weekend and nobody that I know of got pulled over (unlike in the states where 2 people got pulled over on the way to the meet).

Radiod, as the PacNW meets go right now every year the event has to started over from scratch. If we keep it in 1 location every year around the same time frame (it moves around a little due to weather and such) we can get improved venues (if that's even possible since the venues this year were amazing) and relations with the vendors. This would make it much easier to set it up every year.

 

[mattsplat72]

Not gonna argue the same point on two different forums. I spoke out of turn on the gas comment.

 

[Enraged]

I vote for Jayhall to be the official event announcer. he did a great job all weekend.

keep it in Canada, the entire event was alot of fun and well organized. we just need more high hp 7Ms

 

[GrimJack]

I disagree, This is bullshit. Of course Canadians agree less gas for them. It is the PacNW nationals not the goddamn BC nationals.

Actually, Matt, I don't agree. The Canadians aren't agreeing because they want to spend less money on fuel or accommodations, or don't want to cross the border. The reason is because this year, the show was well planned and executed. There were some hiccups, as always, however, they were minor - no parking problems, no scheduling nightmares, no stolen car stereos, no sold out hotels, and so on. FYI, it's actually *more* gas for me when it's up here, as I was driving 3-4 hours a day, whereas at the shows south of the border, I only drive one way each day, with a day long break in the middle.

I don't have any problems driving to shows in the US - heck, I've gone to the PacNW nationals in Seattle, twice in Portland, and I've driven to SILV in Vegas. I don't mind the drive, as a matter of fact, I find driving to be relaxing and enjoyable. Never mind the fact that I've been to virtually every Spring show in Centralia for a decade.

I would be more than happy to attend the PacNW show at any location. The only caveat is that we need a group of dedicated people who are willing to step up and do the work required. This isn't trivial - I personally put in well over 100 hours prior to the show, and there were 4 other people on the committee! Even if the other 4 guys were total slackers and only put in 75 hours each, that's still 400+ hours of volunteer work. Please - I'm *begging* you - put together a group and organize a show so that I can attend without working my ass off.

The reason this show moves around every year, IMHO, is that there's so much work involved in putting it on that nobody is willing to do it twice in a row.

 

[Jayhall]

I vote for Jayhall to be the official event announcer. he did a great job all weekend.

thank you! Seriously, it was one of the biggest highlights of my weekend

 

[honestabe]

Daryl, I'm down with you being the official announcer every year. You rocked the mic!

 

[mattsplat72]

So Daryl gonna take the Highest HP 1j, Fastest 1j again....you should take best engine bay with all the help from Duane....Ask Tom what he did to win.

 

[honestabe]

Technically I didn't compete in the S&S since I was getting pictures taken of the Supra. What help from Duane are you speaking of? The only thing he does is give me advice and suggestions once in a while, although that is usually prompted by me asking him about something. Example, asking for suggestions on how to route something. Daryl may or may not take the highest HP 1JZ next year. I have a few things planned.

 

[Jayhall]

Daryl will take the highest HP 1JZ next year.

thanks adam, that means alot to me. Im putting $100 on my self.... any takers?

 

[honestabe]

LOL, twisting my words I see Daryl. There's only 1 way to find out next year. See you on the dyno.

 

[Jayhall]

Im painting my car in the winter, how much power will that add? And no Im not going with any power adding stickers

 

[honestabe]

Massive double decker wing? That adds like 50 HP

 

[Jayhall]

Just so you know, Matts "help from Duane" comment was directed at me. We were having a conversation the other day about deleting my ABS to get rid of the unit under the hood.

 

[slightly_red_MA70]

I think your both wrong...I'm going to have the highest horsepower 1J next year And I will have the lightest car haha

 

[Jayhall]

so your taking the bet then? I dont care who I beat.... I just want to make some money off it too lol

 

[slightly_red_MA70]

If I am done in time yes I will bet that haha

 

[Jayhall]

You'll be done, Ill give you a hand where ever I can. I think I might know a guy whos done something like this before