So how many of you all think Nopi has what it takes to become "popular" again?

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....is it back?!?

I don't mean to sound mean, but I think the answer will be no. And I'm not basing this on personal feelings of NOPI shows as far as the days I enjoyed, but more on the later years of the show from 1999 to the mid 2000s when it seemed to be at it's peak, quantity wise. From the last one they had two years ago to what I've heard about this year's (so far), it just isn't there. I'm not saying this steadfastly because I wasn't there this year. This is just my feeling judging by my attendance at the last one, two years ago, and what I've seen/heard of this year's. In my opinion, it's not back and it won't be back......to what it was for folks a decade ago.

Like I said, I'm not saying this as a bash to NOPI. This is just my gut feeling.

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I don't mean to sound mean, but I think the answer will be no. And I'm not basing this on personal feelings of NOPI shows as far as the days I enjoyed, but more on the later years of the show from 1999 to the mid 2000s when it seemed to be at it's peak, quantity wise. From the last one they had two years ago to what I've heard about this year's (so far), it just isn't there. I'm not saying this steadfastly because I wasn't there this year. This is just my feeling judging by my attendance at the last one, two years ago, and what I've seen/heard of this year's. In my opinion, it's not back and it won't be back......to what it was for folks a decade ago.

Like I said, I'm not saying this as a bash to NOPI. This is just my gut feeling.

Yeah, I think 2001 was the last good year for this event. It has nothing to do with NOPI, its simply a numbers situation. The market just isnt as big as it was 10 years ago. Gas was $1.50 a gallon, so it drew people from 500+ miles away.

It's good to see that there was a decent turnout. I think combining racing/shows together is good, it exposes people to the other side.