NSXPO Numbers

[Yellow Rose]

Every year after this event I hear people say, "Wish I would've attended, it sure sounded like fun with all the people and cars." Afterwards, this year will be no different.

Social - 125 people and 81 cars

Track - 61 drivers and 58 cars

 

[Nsxotic]

Wish I could have gone. Too far and still not a member. Hope it was fun.

 

[erobbins]

Originally posted by Nsxotic:
Wish I could have gone. Too far and still not a member. Hope it was fun.

Excuses, excuses. You can join the NSXCA on the registration form for just $40, and guess what? Its going to be even FARTHER away from Florida next year!

We will miss you and all the other Prime members who could not attend. Look for the "post NSXPO" web site photos and stuff after the 10th!

EDR

 

[RichH]

How do this years numbers compare to last few years: (Elkhart Lake,WI), (Atlanta,GA) (Monterey,CA)?
Just curious.


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[Jimbo]

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[NetViper]

Originally posted by Jimbo:

Perhaps those of us who can't make it should consider putting together a East Coast get-together as an alternative.

-Jim

Not a bad idea Jim! I know I wont be making next year, but this year is perfect for me.

 

[nsxtasy]

Originally posted by RichH:
How do this years numbers compare to last few years: (Elkhart Lake,WI), (Atlanta,GA) (Monterey,CA)?

The numbers are approximately the same as NSXPO 2001 in Wisconsin and NSXPO 2000 in Georgia. NSXPO '99 in California was twice as large, and was the largest NSXPO to date.

Originally posted by Jimbo:
Yes, next year's will be far away for us in the East.

But the following year will be close to home for Easterners, in and around Watkins Glen, New York.

The nice thing is that the event moves around the country. It might be very far away one year, but hopefully not so far the following year or two. (Unless you live on Guam.)

Originally posted by Jimbo:
Perhaps those of us who can't make it should consider putting together a East Coast get-together as an alternative.

The Northeast Region of the NSX Club of America has quite an active program, with four major events each of the past few years. These events have been enjoyable and well-attended.

Those who live in areas that have not had many events are encouraged to consider organizing a club event themselves. Holding events through the NSX Club offers several significant advantages. Each region has funds set aside for its activities, and you can use these funds for events - for publicizing them, for sponsoring a guest speaker, for subsidizing the cost, etc. Plus, you can publicize the event to all the club members in your area; there are over 1100 members of the club, many of whom are not on NSXprime. Contact your regional representative for support and assistance.

However, it's worth also mentioning that the club will not support "alternative" events, i.e., events held around the same time as NSXPO. Even if some people don't want to drive across the country for NSXPO, there will be others who will. It's only considerate to give them the opportunity to do so, rather than creating events that might compete with NSXPO and draw attendance away. When the time comes for your area to host NSXPO, you will appreciate it if no one elsewhere is holding an event at the same time that will prevent people from coming to your NSXPO, too.

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[RichH]

Ken is correct. I went to the Monterey (my first) NSXPO by plane. I did not know many people, I had a great time.

I have not missed one since, until this year. So, don't let geography stop you. I would be in Dallas except for a very sick, diabetic pooch.

I guess my point is, even if you don't have your car, you get to see "everything" NSX, visit all your NSX buddies and their cars, check out some great mods.

Last but not least, you always get to see another part of the country and visit another track, with a bunch of car (NSX) crazed people.

You all have a great time in Big D.
Will miss seeing you guys.



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[Jimbo]

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[Peter Mills]

Originally posted by Jimbo:
An alternative east (or west) coast NSXPO event wouldn't have to be held on exactly the same dates, nor would it really compete with NSXPO.

However, I think it would be possible with all the people here in the East to organize a multi-day event that would be after Labor day and before the weather gets too cold (Mid Sept perhaps) that would be held around a track.

Perhaps we could start a new thread to see if there's interest? Now's the time to plan this if there's is.

-Jim

Jim:
In 2003 the Northeast Region is planning six track days.In May we'll be at Watkins Glen, June 2 days at Mosport in Canada and Lime Rock with one day in April and one in June like this year. There will be at least four social events and possibly six if everything falls into place.
I wouldn't want any event scheduled that would cause any conflict with NSXPO 2003 in California. Many of us from the east region plan to drive/fly or fly/drive next year.
Jim, you've been to some events and probably could get to many more. We have 170 NSXCA members in the Northeast and on average only 15%-18% attend NSX events.A great deal of time is spent creating events that will draw the greatest number of owners to the most central areas of our region with only a small portion benefiting.
Many people put hundreds of hours into planning NSX events, but there are many who won't drive two hours to attend.It's a shame.
Wait, I think I'm ranting...

 

[RichH]

Hi Jim,

I don't think dividing the country is such a good idea.

I think you might want to discuss this idea the NorthEast region guys and the NSXCA board, before making such suggestions. I believe the NSXCA has rules against a track event so close to NSXPO.

In my opinion, the NSX ownership group is not large enough to support two national events. Next year NSXPO is in the west, I look forward to it. In two years it is at Wakins Glen, NY a nice drive from PA.

Even if you don't go to NSXPO we have 4 and maybe 5 Northeast non track and 5 or 6 track events just in the Northeast.

In fact the dates you are suggesting conflicts with the New Hampshire event.

I would hope you might consider all of the above in any planning.

Cheers RCH

 

[Larry Bastanza]

Folks,

I have to agree with Rich and Peter. This may not be the best approach. As most of you know Peter, Rich, Don, and I work to target a social event a month in the NE as well and many track events, including "Kids Day" at the Glen, A one day gathering at Watkins Glen for a great cause.

Jim,

Are you thinking we just do not have enough events? I am thinking if this is the case, would you consider planning an event in your area? Do you think we could get more attendees if we planned an event at an alternative location?

We have done them in South Jersey, Lower NY State, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Virginia. I guess I think we have the geography pretty well covered. We are always open to another location and event. I know there are prelimnary plans in the works for an event in Canada next year for the NE. I hope it all works out.

When we put these events together (social)we will do a mailing for the region. The count this past season for the mailings were 157 NE members. We have typically gotten 20+ cars and 45+ people to attend each event.

So in the course of a season we get about 50%(accounting for overlap) of the NE membership to attend. I do not know the national average, or if it has even been calculated, but I get a sense that folks that can and are willing to attend in the NE do so, at least once per season.

It is also important for NSXCA members, that there is not a reason to minimize the national event, or in any way compete with it. If the attendance was "split" in any way, each event would just not be as good IMO. These things, as I know many are aware take work, support, $$$$, and a lot of sweat to put on. 1/2 of each would mean 1/2 the quality and benefit to NSXCA members.

I encourage everyone to try to attend NSXPO regarless of the location. This year will be my third, I have not yet been able to take my car yet, and it has had no impact on the pleasure I have had, heck there are 100 NSX's of so there when I arrive!!! I drive just as much without my car;-).

I hope we can do an additional event in PA next season. Let us know if that could work and how we can help.

Thanks,
LarryB



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[nsxtasy]

It's also worth pointing out that club members are welcome to attend NSX Club events wherever they are held, even if they are in another region. I've had the good fortune to attend NSXCA events in every region of the country, and wherever I go, I find a great bunch of friendly folks with NSX enthusiasm. The Northeast folks are lucky to have enough people willing to work and make so many events happen each year. I hope to make it to one of their events this coming year, with or without my NSX.

 

[NetViper]

Why is NSXPO so late in the year? The weather around here (south) is getting crappy. If we had it a month ago, we would be in mid 70's, and now it looks like we will be low 60's at best. At least it looks like we will have some sun. I haven't seen the sun in nearly two weeks now.

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[Jimbo]

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[nsxtasy]

Originally posted by NetViper:
Why is NSXPO so late in the year?

NSXPO is usually held in the middle of October. The exact date is subject to the availability of the race track(s), hotel, and other venues.

Originally posted by Jimbo:
I wouldn't think a mid-Sept event would conflict with an early November event.

My understanding is that the NSXPO 2003 planners have received a commitment from Sears Point (where the track event will take place) for dates in the middle of October, not early November.

Rich pointed out that there's a New Hampshire event in the middle of September, with which any other Northeast event would conflict.

Originally posted by Jimbo:
I suppose it's just that for those of us who couldn't make it to TX or CA, two years is a long time to wait for an event.

Huh? I think your math must be off. There will be four to six events in the Northeast Region next year. Granted, you might have to wait six months for the first event because it's held in spring, but six months is not two years - and even then you'll have three to five more events in your area in the six months after that.

 

[Jimbo]

Huh? Who you talkin to...Huh?

Never mind.

-Jim

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[erobbins]

Originally posted by Jimbo:

Perhaps those of us who can't make it should consider putting together a East Coast get-together as an alternative.

Each spring, the southcentral region hosts NSteXpo, a regional event for the AR-LA-TX-OK area. We had over 35 vehicles this year, and used it as a testbed for much of the NSXPO plans.

I highly recommend that next year's NSXPO team do a "mini-NSXPO" type event in their region to learn what works, what doesn't, and how to get a bunch of NSX owners from point A to point B when all they want to do is hang out in the parking lots and look at each other's big brake kits.

EDR

 

[nsx1164]

Originally posted by AndyVecsey:
Every year after this event I hear people say, "Wish I would've attended, it sure sounded like fun with all the people and cars." Afterwards, this year will be no different.

Damn straight.

Wish I had attended... looks like it WAS a LOT of fun with all the people and cars.

Congratulations to the organizers and all the attendees !!!

 

[NetViper]

Originally posted by erobbins:
Each spring, the southcentral region hosts NSteXpo, a regional event for the AR-LA-TX-OK area. We had over 35 vehicles this year, and used it as a testbed for much of the NSXPO plans.


EDR

Eric,

Is there going to be a NSteXPO next year? If so, any chance of getting a track event in there?

 

[wilsonp]

Originally posted by Larry Bastanza:
We have done them in South Jersey, Lower NY State, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Virginia.

While I might not have had mine long enough to see the Virginia event, I haven't noticed anything closer than four hours to me in southern Virginia - though I know NC members have done some things (I went to a Raleigh get together - two hours).

 

[4AU4LIFE]

Originally posted by Nsxotic:
Wish I could have gone. Too far and still not a member. Hope it was fun.

I agree. I might fly out to it next year but won't be able to drive that far. Bummer.

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[erobbins]

Originally posted by NetViper:
Is there going to be a NSteXPO next year? If so, any chance of getting a track event in there?

Yes. There will be an NSteXpo 2003. When and where won't be decided until next year, but it will likely be the same as last year - April in Dallas.

The only track event is likely to be TBC again... which is much more fun with 35-50 people than with over 100. Getting a track like MSR or TMS isn't easy. You have to book the date over a year out and put up serious cash to get it. For the structure of teXpo, it's just not an economically viable thing.

If you have any ideas for events at teXpo, let Brent Cobb or myself know... just as long as it doesn't include interstate highway police escorts, downtown street closures and chase helicopters.

EDR

 

[V12NSX]

Originally posted by NetViper:
Eric,

Is there going to be a NSteXPO next year? If so, any chance of getting a track event in there?

Adding to Eric's reply: There are also several track schools put on by The Driver's Edge where several NSXR's are always there. These schools are held at both Motorsport Ranch and Texas World Speedway and are weekend events. If you're looking for track time, that's the place to be.

S.L.

 

[nsxtasy]

There are many groups that hold track events. There are nationwide schools like Skip Barber and TrackTime. There are marque clubs that don't require that you own their car to join, like BMW CCA, and those that do require that you own their car, like PCA. And there are schools that primarily serve a single track or a specific geographical area, such as CGI Motorsports or Trackmasters.

In the latter category, The Driver's Edge did a great job of assisting the NSX Club in organizing and conducting the track event for NSXPO 2002. They hold events at Texas Motor Speedway (our Sunday track) as well as Motorsport Ranch and Texas World Speedway. Their website is http://www.thedriversedge.net and they have events coming up including Motorsport Ranch on January 25-26.

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