One of the many reasons I enjoy owning an NSX is that it promotes my eleven year old son's automotive enthusiasm. In order to further promote his enthusiasm, I take him with me to car events whenever possible.
I took him to the Cars & Coffee event attended by more than thirty members of the NSX community in December, and we had a great time. My son told one fellow standing next to his Ford GT how much he admired the car, and that gentleman chatted with him about it and offered him the opportunity to sit in it. My son still talks about that special experience.
Earlier today, my son and I attended a local car event promoted on NSXPrime. I will not cite the name of the sponsor because he was not responsible for the conduct of those who attended his event.
Most of the owners of the various imported sports cars and sports sedans at this event were young men. Even making allowances for youth, I found the prevalence of vulgarity to be remarkable. I was appalled that so many people continued to speak profanely in the obvious presence of a child. Our brief, unpleasant visit to this event ended shortly after the young owner of a modified 350Z responded to my son's complimenting his car by simply turning away and initiating conversation with a peer.
I do not believe that participants in a car event are obliged to dote on young enthusiasts. I do not believe that people attending a public event are obliged to conform to arbitrary censorship. I do believe, however, that neither youth nor ownership of any type of car afford one the right to be vulgar or rude.
I wonder...are there any NSX owners or owners of other interesting cars here in Southern California interested in participating in an event considerate of the interests of budding enthusiasts? If sufficient interest exists, I will organize a short, scenic drive through the San Bernardino National Forest above Claremont/Upland ending with an informal car show at a kid-friendly venue.
I took him to the Cars & Coffee event attended by more than thirty members of the NSX community in December, and we had a great time. My son told one fellow standing next to his Ford GT how much he admired the car, and that gentleman chatted with him about it and offered him the opportunity to sit in it. My son still talks about that special experience.
Earlier today, my son and I attended a local car event promoted on NSXPrime. I will not cite the name of the sponsor because he was not responsible for the conduct of those who attended his event.
Most of the owners of the various imported sports cars and sports sedans at this event were young men. Even making allowances for youth, I found the prevalence of vulgarity to be remarkable. I was appalled that so many people continued to speak profanely in the obvious presence of a child. Our brief, unpleasant visit to this event ended shortly after the young owner of a modified 350Z responded to my son's complimenting his car by simply turning away and initiating conversation with a peer.
I do not believe that participants in a car event are obliged to dote on young enthusiasts. I do not believe that people attending a public event are obliged to conform to arbitrary censorship. I do believe, however, that neither youth nor ownership of any type of car afford one the right to be vulgar or rude.
I wonder...are there any NSX owners or owners of other interesting cars here in Southern California interested in participating in an event considerate of the interests of budding enthusiasts? If sufficient interest exists, I will organize a short, scenic drive through the San Bernardino National Forest above Claremont/Upland ending with an informal car show at a kid-friendly venue.
hard to find a solution to change everyone.
