way to read the whole thread mike and pay attention to what we were saying, we know we cant really have a hudge show now, but it doesnt hurt to try and do the best we can.
way to read the whole thread mike and pay attention to what we were saying, we know we cant really have a hudge show now, but it doesnt hurt to try and do the best we can.
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calm down im not reading 5 pages. I read the first page and the last page.
Im just letting you guys know what you are in for.
I applaud the effort, but be a little realistic. No one in this thread has the money to get something of this size off the ground.
300 cars, are you serious LOL.
Has anyone here run an event or been involved with an event this size? i have.
I think you are overextending yourselves.
Plan something SMALL and go from there. That would be the smartest thing to do
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I HEARD SEMA IS CANCELLED THIS YEAR
I WILL BE HOLDING MY OWN SEMA AT MY APARTMENT ON THE SAME DATE TO MAKE UP FOR IT.
WHOSE DOWN?
LOL
Seriously, i think you guys should organize a nice small gathering, like an IA BBQ after Tunerfest, maybe late AUG before school starts.
We could do it at a park, or something
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in reality that's all we are trying to acheive is a gigantic IA meet/greet/BBQ.
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and mabey use the yousef for some s3 coverage if enough people show.
im diggity down!
NextGearDon (Don Napier)?
any suggestions?
i know the guy that host the friday night drags at atlanta motor speedway and i will see if he is up for a giant one come the weekend of nopi.... he might be interested if there is enough interest
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my house
whos down?
^^ fo serious son?
yeah man. ive been thinking about it for a while. i mean i have a huge backyard. and ive always wanted to fill it up with like 100 or so cars and take a pic....
i got 3 grills, amazing sound system outside, and the best neighbors so hell, y not
location? I'm down
man i waws just talkin to Walker about something like this last weekend. except in that case i was thinkin a huge IA roadtrip in the winter for some snowboarding.
I still dont know what happened with NOPI But i was lookin forward to it I went the last two years and had a blast. But hey if you do get a mini car show going me and Tankgirl got hookups on trophy's her dad works at a trophy warehouse an would get them for the low.
I could also shoot a line to ABKS if you need another sponsor. Oh you could try the old movie theater by Gwinnett place mall. they didnt charge much if anything and that lot is a lot bigger than it looks. THis could be a good oppertunity for IA period. I can try to shoot my friends dad a message too. If im not mistaken he still works at a small airfield so i can see about that.
haha. not just gonna put that out. but i will try to get things together.
imagine a roadtrip with like 100 cars. damn. im going to have to jump on this
Only reason why I'm posting in this thread is to say this; It's spelled, cancelled.
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... um, it's spelled cancelled?
Ugh, damnit! I spelled it right here http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/...0&postcount=12 Great! I just got owned, by my own stupidity! You got me.
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^^ LMAO
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ohh okay. just checking up on you, alex.
edit... LOLOL at your edit.
ill do what it takes. but i want drifting! haha even if i have to drift
Although I'm sad to hear NOPI shut down events, this is a good thing for some of the smaller, less "Wal-Mart" venues. Maybe we can attract some more attention to Import Showdown with all of the former sponsors of NOPi.
We all know that I.S. is more of a sportsman event with volunteers working the lanes, but maybe some of this attention could help it grow from the average 150 cars to a good 250 cars or more.
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Kidd beat me to the punch.
The fastest route to failure is ignorance. If you don't know what you're doing (in regards to event management) you seriously do not even want to ponder the idea.
If this community really wants to replace the NOPI Nats for 09 (08 is out of the question logistically) there are people in this area who live, eat, sleep, sh/t and breath this industry and would be more than willing to contribute their professional, experienced assistance.
Any attempt to half-ass a new production, or shoot to high too fast will surely end in failure.
Don't make the same mistake the Meyers duo did. Ask for help and counsel from those within this community that actually know what they're doing.
Your passion + their experience + REAL contacts = possible success
"I have a friend that knows a guy who works for a mag is not a REAL contact."
"I've worked directly with these companies for years and have a first name associative relationship" - now we're talking.
Instead of saying "Let's do this and this" try "lets get together with some industry professionals, pick their brains and see what's possible".
Just a hint: If you need 500-1000 spots for cars with ample spectator parking, power, security, and entertainment and vendor space with guaranteed protection from the elements (Music Midtown demise) - look no further than one of the over 50 parking decks in the Downtown Atlanta Area. Usually empty on the weekends, these companies would love to host an event and pull in some extra revenue.
There are more options than what's been done in the past.
This isn't the worst summer I've had around Savannah.
Parris Island '01 - now that was one hell of a summer.
hmm...subscribed for updates.
edit* okay...nvm. subscribing to thread above..
Well then, I guess that removes much of the tension and feelings of obligation.
This isn't the worst summer I've had around Savannah.
Parris Island '01 - now that was one hell of a summer.
It still needs support. If for nothing else, for some prospective sponsors/hosts for future NOPI Nats type of events to see that there is some support.
Oh most definitely. I meant in regards to organization not participation.
This isn't the worst summer I've had around Savannah.
Parris Island '01 - now that was one hell of a summer.
what did dirty oc pull off?
in for helping plan a monster meet. i call in charge of afterparty
i say one big ass ia meet ina a big ass parking lot some where with bbq lol
yeah that would be nice and i can try to get the rooms for the low. just lookin into NC for some spots. Im not sure when a good time to post up somethin like this still tryin to see who would be down for that before i make plans
ok, from what I understand nopi weekend at ams is not availible(sp). and as far as renting the parking lot for just any day, refer to mr.kidd's post.
I believe from what inside sources have hinted at ams will be having a gigantic edition of their "Friday night drags" with a focus on the import scene with a large car show and 1/8th mile drag racing. supposedly this is gonna happen on the Friday or Saturday when nopi was gonna happen so the best thing to do is find sponsors,advertise,promote this event and make due with what we got.
/rambling.
Yo - just wanted to let ya guys know we're workin' on it.... talking around.... looking at options.... trying to see what could maybe happen.
Overall though - in my opinion this is a big frickin deal. You can love or hate NOPI... and there are definitely reasons for both. But the fact that they've fallen is not good for the industry as a whole..... and it's not good for the South.
STOP F**KING WITH MY SIGNATURE YOUSEF!!!!
nopi was the ultimate southside meet.
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