Okay, a little over two years ago on the NFFF site we started to organize a National Meet. Well my good buddy, 1Fast400 derailed it and promised all kinds of things if we all met at the MOPAR Nationals. NO!, this is not a 1Fast bashing thread.
Anyway, it never came off, although a few people still expressed interest in a SRT/10 only meet.
So, a couple forum members have approached me (they can identify themselves if they so desire) and asked if I would once again see if this is something we could pull off.
Now before we get to far, I can tell you it's a shitload of work for the organizers. Also, if it's not somewhat structured, you have a bunch of people standing around looking at each other wondering what the hell are we doing here wasting our vacation time and money.
I have participated in some well organized events and it was great fun. I also was aware of an event that was not well organized and it was a bust.
Location. That's always a big thing for a national meet. It almost has to be East of the Rockies and West of the Missisippi (well however you spell the name of that big river) for it to work. Go to either side of those boundries and you will not get much participation from the other side of the country.
Events?
I'm just throwing out ideas.
DO NOT START SAYING WHAT YOU WANT TO DO UNLESS IT'S NOT ON THE LIST. IF WE GET ENOUGH INTEREST WE WILL START ANOTHER POLL TO DEFINE THE ACTIVITIES.
1. Show and Shine. Anyone here like to show off their truck?:dontknow:
2. A short tour to a scenic location for photos. Okay, who doesn't like pictures?
3. Gymkhana? This one will probably confuse some. Ever drive with a bag over your head and have your passenger direct you where to go between cones. But wait, it can get better. It can include a "Hot Dog" bite, spark plug change and a dash to the finish and anything else the organizers can think of. Yep, was even at one where there was nudity.
4. Autocross. Don't think I need to explain that one.
5. Ralley. Gets you out of the bar and out to see the sites of the area. Seems like the ones I have always been to ended in a bar though.
6. Dyno Runs. This is where you drive your truck on to a............ Never mind. If I have to explain this one, your F'cking dead.
7. Drags. See number 6 above.
8. An awards dinner. You know, things like the award for the most modified/expensive 14 second truck and such.
Usually one night is free to explore or hang out with the group of people you really want to associate with. It's okay, I'm used to drinking in my room by myself. Honest.
Well that's just some ideas for everyone to think about.
Something like this takes planning. Those I have been involve with, the planning usually starts a year in advance. Like I said, it's a lot of work.
So let's start by seeing if people would even be interested, and we can go from there.
Just so everyone knows, my vote is yes.
Anyway, it never came off, although a few people still expressed interest in a SRT/10 only meet.
So, a couple forum members have approached me (they can identify themselves if they so desire) and asked if I would once again see if this is something we could pull off.
Now before we get to far, I can tell you it's a shitload of work for the organizers. Also, if it's not somewhat structured, you have a bunch of people standing around looking at each other wondering what the hell are we doing here wasting our vacation time and money.
I have participated in some well organized events and it was great fun. I also was aware of an event that was not well organized and it was a bust.
Location. That's always a big thing for a national meet. It almost has to be East of the Rockies and West of the Missisippi (well however you spell the name of that big river) for it to work. Go to either side of those boundries and you will not get much participation from the other side of the country.
Events?
I'm just throwing out ideas.
DO NOT START SAYING WHAT YOU WANT TO DO UNLESS IT'S NOT ON THE LIST. IF WE GET ENOUGH INTEREST WE WILL START ANOTHER POLL TO DEFINE THE ACTIVITIES.
1. Show and Shine. Anyone here like to show off their truck?:dontknow:
2. A short tour to a scenic location for photos. Okay, who doesn't like pictures?
3. Gymkhana? This one will probably confuse some. Ever drive with a bag over your head and have your passenger direct you where to go between cones. But wait, it can get better. It can include a "Hot Dog" bite, spark plug change and a dash to the finish and anything else the organizers can think of. Yep, was even at one where there was nudity.
4. Autocross. Don't think I need to explain that one.
5. Ralley. Gets you out of the bar and out to see the sites of the area. Seems like the ones I have always been to ended in a bar though.
6. Dyno Runs. This is where you drive your truck on to a............ Never mind. If I have to explain this one, your F'cking dead.
7. Drags. See number 6 above.
8. An awards dinner. You know, things like the award for the most modified/expensive 14 second truck and such.
Usually one night is free to explore or hang out with the group of people you really want to associate with. It's okay, I'm used to drinking in my room by myself. Honest.
Well that's just some ideas for everyone to think about.
Something like this takes planning. Those I have been involve with, the planning usually starts a year in advance. Like I said, it's a lot of work.
So let's start by seeing if people would even be interested, and we can go from there.
Just so everyone knows, my vote is yes.
