IMO it looks like Import Alliance will be the next "nopi" for now.

Nothing will come close to what NOPI NATLs was, in terms of size and attendance.

You guys do realize that they were charging vendors as much as $50,000 for a midway spot right?

Heres the problem, they charged big companys like EIBACH booth space, then, when a customer wanted to buy eibach springs, they would peddle the NOPI #1 brand. They ruined alot of people in the SC industrys credibility.

They had ****ty vendor support and ****ty business owners. plain and simple.

As far as the "next thing", Varsity is always big. But trying to come up with something as big as the Natls, wont happen this year , no way. You wont attract people from Cali, Texas, etc the same way. you cant replace a tradition like this in 2 months time.

Someone with DEEP pockets would have to step up, i dont see that happeneing, not in todays economy. You do realize that one of the main reason for the NDRA series having issues was $5 a gallon Diesel right? Sponsors were giving any money out, and people couldnt afford to drive 1300 miles for an event,etc.

I think its good to show support like this, and im not trying to get you guys down, but your best bet is to contact AMS and pay the $5000 to rent their outside parking lot, thats the only thing i can see happening to accomdate 300 cars, thats assuming people would even show up.

If you are into this kinda thing, support the local DRIFT events , Import Alliance, TunerFest, etc.