Bumping for 2013 - same question still applies. An awesome event that depends on the community is at risk of being canceled due to lack of participation. Why? Let's talk this one out........ The only thing that has changed is that it is at Mid Ohio, and no, Todd00 isn't going to go. Skip to page 10 for 2013 discussion

First off let me state that this isn't a loaded thread that is set to attack anybody, nor does any of the crap that comes out of my mouth speak on behalf of itrca or the expo committee.

With that being said I had noticed that the Expo 11 thread has had virtually zero activity on here which is saddening as those announcement threads are always full of hype and excitement. With that being said yes I know that many members cross post and have been using the one on the expo site but none the less most of the active members now in this section are not.

So I guess the burning question is what is keeping you from going? Is it money, worrying about wrecking your car, nervous on the thoughts of being on track, afraid of feeling like an outsider from not knowing anybody at first? I say that because those were concerns of mine, but the ITR community regarded breaking your track cherry as almost a right of passage and were extremely helpful so now I want to make sure that same spoon I was fed with is extended to anybody with a slight interest. The thought of getting on track is highly daunting and I had many questions, fortunately having the ITR community as a backbone of support made the transition extremely easy.

Becoming a regular weekend trackrat is one thing, but this is an extremely unique event that is always extremely inviting to new drivers. A very safe, fun and relatively affordable event that is far more than just a normal track day

I can't help but think that there is a rift, almost a generation gap between the pre and post November 2008 groups which could ultimately be damaging years down the road when many of the current guys start reproducing and falling off into obscurity, a small grassroots group like this only grows one way. I guess a little topic perhaps addressing concerns couldn't hurt. Also feel free to PM me as well.

Old guys, feel free to chime in or tell me that I have it completely wrong. This topic has came up in real-life discussions before but it never reaches the appropriate audience that way.

 

Lack of funds are killing me this year.

 

Well you've ran before and know how awesome it is, so you don't have to be sold on it

 

Location/Travel/Time -off needed

 

Location/not enough vacation time/traveling across the entire U.S.

 

FYI, it's in South Carolina now. And as every other expo there will be convoys coming from all parts of the map, just in case you had worries of travelling alone.

The North East guys normally roll pretty deep too.

 

7 years ago or so a South Carolina expo would have been freaking packed. Problem is, most of these guys have moved on and it seems folks are no longer buying the ITR for what it is.

Honestly, I think it is great these expos are still be hosted, but I'm also afraid they are coming to their end-of-life. I was personally hoping for a Mid-Ohio expo this year, but if it is next year, count me in.

Regardless, I hope they are still be hosted for many years to come. Also, I think a switch in marketing might be needed to generate interest.

 

I'll drive down with you, Todd.

 

Agreed on all accounts, I'm particularly not concerned so much about the ITR chassis in particular (my favorite integra is a green one for the record) but keeping this little grassroots honda community ticking. I'm convinced that the big H-T shift in 2008 had started a rift. I just know if some of these guys that haven't been exposed to this side of things just showed up (even to spetate) would be hyped on it. It's undeniable the culture on this section has shifted dramatically, and this is where the new people go so it's the best utility to organically grow the community.

now the trick is getting people to show. I've wanted to do a full length documentary video on the community for years but I constantly lose directional focus.

 

Would love to pop my track cherry on my birthday, but R is in Hawaii and I will be in Miami at the time.

 

I'd just haul it down with the Ridgeline if I went, but finding the time is a different story...

 

This is what my GSR would need to run:
Tires
New Bushings (14 years has killed them)
New engine and transmission mounts
Axle Seal Repaired

I need to sell my MF8s to get some funds.

 

If it were up to me, I'd have registered for Buttonwillow in a heartbeat. Then, it was because it was too far away. Now, it's because I need to keep my grades up, but 90% chance 97-208 will be making the trip.

 

There will be guys coming up from Miami if you wanted to see if they had room.. at bare minimum you'll be able to get some ride alongs.

 

Whens your birthday???

Mines June 10, and someone on the expo site has a June 12.

 

6/12

 

Work/location /time!!

 

The distance and time off.

 

Im 6/8 and have celebrated my Bday behind the wheel, on the road to Expo 3 times.

 

Last i seen it was the west coast ... thatd why i wasn't going .... glad to here this I'm in...

 

I've always wanted to attend, but its 14 hours away.

Understand you can't make everyone happy and have it down the street for them. Everyone has their distance they are willing to drive, and that's over mine.

 

NICE!!

Haven't seen Joel post lately. Hope hes coming.

 

We must have a birthday bash for those members with birthdays from June 8-12

 

Very true, I bet if an average was taken of all attendees I bet you would find 10-12 hours would be the average. The convoy is a fun experience that I'm sure from wherever you're from you'll be able to link up with a group and start building bonds long before the event even starts.

Maybe somebody could edit the title of Wes's thread to change CMP to Carolina Motorsports Park? I could see how that could be glanced over if it wasn't a familiar acronymn.

 

A 25 hr one way with a pregnant wife... but im going one way or another...