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.