I guess I should step in on this thread...

As many of you may remember, we tried throwing a show last year around this time. Unfortunately, the show was a flop as the school we were trying to raise money for (Pope High School) was unwilling to help us out and provide us with things we were told we would be supplied. Due to this, AudioTrix's DB meter could not work properly, and we had to move the sound competition to their shop a few miles up the street. In addition, we learned (as it was our first show) that there was alot more to a show than what we had imagined, not to mention the icey-ass cold rain that hit us all through the morning. Well, we sagged our heads and dropped our tails.

We did some thinking and want to try to do this again with a better host where AudioTrix can hook up the DB meter. Hooters is working to provide food and help out with a raffle, and our club is trying to plan a little bit better. We're looking to earn a reasonable reputation for hosting shows. We're taking our experience of our last flop to try to make this better.

Improvements we're trying out this year:

-Classes will probably be somewhat simple and few in numbers. This will knock out the complication of trying to figure out exactly what class your car will be in, and will prevent us from having more trophies than we do cars (as you may remember from last year).

-We're pulling off a cheaper event. We're doing this as cheaply as possible, and is not for the profit of our club, but simply enough to cover what it will cost US to put the show on... This show is about building reputation. Not our bank. Nor anyone else's. We have alot of help coming from different directions to pull this off (To mention, AudioTrix and Hooters to name specifically)

-We're currently trying to find voluntary, experienced judges as show-goers were unhappy with our judging last year. We're trying to find experienced judges that know a little better what to look for, and we hope to prevent unsatisfied competitors. We don't expect to please everyone, but to do better than we did last year. Also, if you know of anyone who would be willing to help judge, we would love to see what we can do. Please contact me via PM

-This year, we WILL NOT be tolerating anyone doing burnouts or donuts. We've considered a burnout contest, but there are WAY too many complications to have one, and it's WAY too dangerous with WAY too many stupid drivers. If you attempt this, you will be asked to leave.

-This year we will also NOT be tolerating exhaust "sound-offs". If someone comes up, asks to hear what you're exhaust sounds like, sure. But will NOT tolerate pointless sound-offs every 10minutes. Again, you will be asked to leave if you continue without reason.

-This year the same rule (from above) applies to audio systems. If someone asks to hear it, it will be allowed, but not for long any length of time. (obviously, we will try to work with those that are actually running in the audio competition) There will most likely be a DJ there at the event who will provide entertainment. Again, you will be asked to leave if you continue to do so without reason.

-Everyone was hungry as shit last year. To help this problem, we've got a good food provider that'll be serving great food. They know we're coming, so they'll have plenty of food, and will have a full staff on hand. Hooter's has one hell of a buffalo chicken sandwhich (3 mile island. If anyone's had it, you know what I mean )

With all this said, I hope to see our reputation come up, and I hope to see several of you at the show. I'm also looking to meet many new people and to, more than anything else, have a good time.

If you have any further advice, tips, suggestions, or comments, please feel free to PM me or post them in this thread. Anything will be taken into consideration and we'll do what we can to make this a good and simple show.

Thanks, everyone!