I would like to take this time to post what I know and ask that you guys help and not post speculation and drama. I spoke to the track the last time we posted up pictures and they assured me the track would be ready. I obviously stepped on some toes with my tone because the track owner called me back.

It was a strange conversation that ssured me they were working hard to complete the track for May 1st opening (Leaving us slightly over a month of room to spare). I was told I would get a call back March 25th with an update. With only 3 days to go till that update NASA VA has now canceled all their events at Shenandoha Circuit. I personally have not heard one way or the other but feel this is a blow to our chances at a sucessful Expo at Summit Point. I wanted to post this here first before the HT bandwagon got out of hand.

I would first like to apologize for all of the mistakes I have made trying to organize Expo 4. Part of me says it wasn't my fault and other parts wonders if I should have seen some things coming. It pains me to think this will prevent the Expo from happening but we are very short on options. We chose Summit Point based on dates and availability and the fact they never told us of the probablility of the track not being done. Had I known this up front we would have chosen VIR and Mid Ohio which are both now rented on the dates we were offered.

My question for you guys is . . . .

Do we dare try and move the event again or do we regroup and wait til '05? I will do everything in my power to get another location but the venue will likely not be as nice and the dates will certainly be later when the weather isn't as agreeable.

Regardless of what we choose to do let me be clear that we have all of our money still (minus the 3% PayPal steals from us) so refunds will be a non issue if the event is changed again or if it is canceled.

I want to ask everyone to work with me to do what is best for the community and I will do what I can to make that happen.

 

trey, i vote for still having the expo this year. anyone with me?

 

trey...don't ever blame yourself

thats being said, lets have expo 4 in 2004, i don't mind another location or date

 

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I'm with chris.

Lets rock it out with our... wings out

I wish i had more hands.... so i could give trey 4 thumbs up!

 

Should've went to Mid-Ohio.

As the saying goes, **** happens. But I'm all for moving it to a different track.

 

Trey, j00r crystal ball is defective....return it ASAP...

I don't think how j00 could have forseen this....

 

You rock Trey!!! I'm game for another location.

mikehonda: who thanks Trey

 

Ok, give me a few days to work on some stuff. This is really starting to make me tired.

 

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Agreed

 

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may i suggest watkins glen

 

....the owner gave you a interesting and strange call? I dont think i've ever had a strange call...except from THK

So hey! ... up for a 2004 expo 4! doesnt matter if reschedule is required...

great job every year taking the burden of planning such a great and grand event Trey


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Oh yes...the blue bush track *cringe*

 

I know it's still 3 days away, but how about wait till the update?

 

Good point Yoshi!

This was an attempt to give an update before the rumer mill got fired up. I will certainly give an update once I get that call but I wanted everyone to know exactly what I was hearing.

 

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Trey, I along w/ all the other ITR owners THANK YOU VERY MUCH for all your efforts.

y shi - who waits anxiously for the update

 

How about moving it back to West Coast. At Buttonwillow or Willow Springs?

 

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y shi - who waits anxiously for the update</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

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um...yeah.

trey, don't think i mentioned to you the awesome place magic hat and i mountain biked near the glen last year.

thank you for everything and i know i'm not alone when i say i'm donw with any decision you make and will go anywhere the expo is.

 

Trey...

Even though we don't agree on all issues car related, I really do appreciate all of your hard work and determination on every itrEXPO that we've had, even though I was only able to attend the 1st one.

My thoughts are the same as Yoshi's, wait until we hear from them. We have a couple of days, and it's entirely possible for the track being ready. It would be very disheartening to lose such a wonderful track, and I'm not sure how many people will be able to move their schedules about again.

Although I am a little stressed, I do trust your judgement on the matter. Thank you for the update, and I'll be anxiously awaiting any future updates.

Austin

 

We should have an Expo 4, I don't mind if we just hang out and only plays golf

The decision wand is in your hand.

 

im still supporting any choice.

 

Back to the Beaver!

(seriously though, Beaver dates look slim this year, so they may have some availability)
The Glen would be great, but they are very expensive and short on availability.

 

Let's do it in '04!!! Let us know when and where and we'll be there!

 

even if it is not ready...lots more months in the year left...

its always nice weather in cali too! hint hint

 

another track region suggestion..

how about rocky mountain?

not alot of R's there..but would be a nice meeting place!

or texas south west region?

 

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Now your talkin'!

Well, as always we are thankful to Trey for his efforts. Hopefully, if need be another venue will be scheduled around the same date.