No, YOU are missing the point.
Think of it this way. Suppose we had a track event for $350 and didn't require anyone to sign up for the meals. And suppose if we did that, we got a lot of people like you, who didn't give a hoot about hanging out with other NSX'ers or doing some exciting things together or having any kind of social experience. So maybe we would wind up with 100 people signing up for the track event, but only 25 of them wanted to sign up for the meals. Well, if that happened, then it wouldn't be worth the effort to arrange meals, or entertainment, or guest speakers, or other fun activities. NSXPO would be ONLY a track event, exactly like the track events that PCA and BMW CCA hold. Yes, we could fill the track event with NSX's - but people wouldn't drive across the country just to be in a track event, without the socializing or camaraderie. It just wouldn't be worth it for far-away owners to drive 3-4 days each way, just for a track event. We would only have local people who didn't want to do anything except a track event, and there would be nothing special about NSXPO. If that's what you want to do, that's fine - there are already PLENTY of other places you can go - other marque clubs, TrackTime, CGI Motorsports, etc.
Instead, we offer NSXPO - a 4-5 day NSX fantasy vacation. It's the ultimate NSXperience. People drive cross-country, and form caravans (where half the fun really IS getting there, when you're doing it with a dozen other NSX's). There are lots of things to do. The people who come LOVE the entertainment and guest speakers. The people who come ENJOY having quality food. The people who come receive and bring home a memento they really LIKE, something that's unique, yet practical. The people who come RELISH the entire experience - whether they participate in the track event or not. All of these things make the event worth it for those who sign up.
To get an idea of what NSXPO is like, check out the reports in the FAQ, such as the ones for
NSXPO 2000 and
NSXPO '99. It's a hoot, an experience you will never forget. But if an NSX fantasy vacation is not worth $625 to you, then it's very simple - don't sign up. Of course, every year after the event, there are folks who hear about what a wonderful time we had, and are kicking themselves for not going. If you think you are going to be one of them, then sign up.