I'm not doubting you being there, man.
I've never liked the NOPI shows. Except back in the early 90s when it only had lowriders, mini-trucks and VWs. The last one I went to was in 2001 in my Neon and I only wen then to support the Neon community and it was free for us. If I go free, I'll go again, but I won't pay for another entry. Later, QD.