Lets face it if the whiners did half as much as the doers the event would go
twice as smooth. The event chairpeople would then have time to ensure the
event went smooth. As long as 20% of the people do 100% of the organizing
there will always be complications. I just applaud the people that are
trying to keep new ideas and events progressing into the future. Remember
if a sport or interest expects to improve or remain active new ideas and
people must come on line. It does sound like the majority had fun with a
new event and enabled the public to to get a glimpse of the Secret Car Club
of America. Remember resistance to change is the reality of the unknown.
John Mahoney
DS ACR
CSP GT-6 previously
No I wasn't there at either big event but wish I was. Yes I am one of those
that adds my 2 cents and wasn't there, but have experienced the event
production chaios, of criticism.
-----Original Message-----
From: Brad Cox <coxb@trimofran.org>
To: autox@autox.team.net <autox@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 5:01 PM
Subject: RE: the NOPI event
Hey Ben, I've been following the NOPI deal for awhile now. I gotta say, you
really put your heart into it! I wish I could have made it to GA. It
really pisses me off that some people can't cut any slack for a first time
event.
With all this talk about ST attracting the "rice" crowd (very necessary
also), you're actually bringing autocross to them! If you ask me, that's a
GREAT way to get people interested. Exposure! I think that all those
interested in seeing solo2 grow as a sport owe you a big THANK YOU. It took
guts to pull this off. I hope it's even more successful next time (and
closer).
-brad
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