GG Columbus

[nickdoe6]

I'll be there for sure. I look forward to this show every year. The best of the best cars show up for this one.
Yes, it would be way cooler if the autocross was available for two days, but that's not what this show is about ... yet.
There just isn't enough room to accommodate for it on Saturday.

Nick

[tazzz25906112]

I'll be there and look forward to seeing the gang again....

[796spdbu]

Albert Your coming down!!! Sweet!

[tazzz25906112]

I'm actually having second thoughts Greg as I'm to understand they will on let cars competing for "car if the year" run the auto cross event.... We'll have to all chat and figure things out bud.

[bret]

On one hand it is quite gratifying to see that the autocross has become such a passionate part of the Goodguys shows that there is a large amount of dismay at the prospect of an abbreviated program.
On the other hand it is frustrating for me as the sponsor of both the Street Machine of the Year program and the Street Challenge autocross that we are restricted by the realities of space and congestion.
I have been a part of most of the conversations surrounding making this a full autocross event or just doing the vendors and the SMOTY participants. I admit that I would certainly rather have a full [or even an expanded] program, but I also recognize the fact that the venue is full to capacity. When you're full it doesn't do anyone any good to continue to squeeze activities in. I'm still pushing every year, but until they open up more space I'm not sure we'll see an open autocross in Columbus.
Wish I had a better answer!

[jknight16]

I wasn't aware of the space constraints when I made my comments. Makes sense though. Bret, as the main sponsor of the autocrosses I give you guys huge credit for implementing the driving events at Goodguys shows. Hopefully the courses will continue to grow in size and participation.

[pokey64]

My wife and I are looking at being there Friday. Are we missing anything if we don't go Saturday?

[tazzz25906112]

Hey Bret, you guys do so much for the sport and shows buddy that you'll be very hard pressed to have to ever apologize for anything buddy...

Hey if space is the deal ,,, then it'd be what it needs to be and we'll all catch up at another event for the auto cross side of things bud... Thank you for all the ongoing support you and your company offer to all of us!!!!

[796spdbu]

On one hand it is quite gratifying to see that the autocross has become such a passionate part of the Goodguys shows that there is a large amount of dismay at the prospect of an abbreviated program.
On the other hand it is frustrating for me as the sponsor of both the Street Machine of the Year program and the Street Challenge autocross that we are restricted by the realities of space and congestion.
I have been a part of most of the conversations surrounding making this a full autocross event or just doing the vendors and the SMOTY participants. I admit that I would certainly rather have a full [or even an expanded] program, but I also recognize the fact that the venue is full to capacity. When you're full it doesn't do anyone any good to continue to squeeze activities in. I'm still pushing every year, but until they open up more space I'm not sure we'll see an open autocross in Columbus.
Wish I had a better answer!

Bret,
Im sure this has been brought up in conversation,but the parking lot in front of the State Highway Patrols Office is where the Columbus SCCA has there auto cross. The only thing I can figure is they use it for over flow parking for the event. It maybe also that it is a little furthur away from the show area. Im just throwing out ideas for next years event. Its crazy to think that one of GG's biggest events cant house an auto cross event.

[MuscleRodz]

On one hand it is quite gratifying to see that the autocross has become such a passionate part of the Goodguys shows that there is a large amount of dismay at the prospect of an abbreviated program.
On the other hand it is frustrating for me as the sponsor of both the Street Machine of the Year program and the Street Challenge autocross that we are restricted by the realities of space and congestion.
I have been a part of most of the conversations surrounding making this a full autocross event or just doing the vendors and the SMOTY participants. I admit that I would certainly rather have a full [or even an expanded] program, but I also recognize the fact that the venue is full to capacity. When you're full it doesn't do anyone any good to continue to squeeze activities in. I'm still pushing every year, but until they open up more space I'm not sure we'll see an open autocross in Columbus.
Wish I had a better answer!

I remember them shutting it down early last year. If they are going to have it set up Friday for contenders, why not let people run on Friday?

[CamaroAJ]

anyone want to meet up for dinner after the show? there are alot of guys from the forum going so thought i'd throw that out there.

[JayR]

Be sure and come see us in the Rushforth Wheels booth inside the main building.

[tommycomfort]

anyone want to meet up for dinner after the show? there are alot of guys from the forum going so thought i'd throw that out there.

We would be all about dinner with some of our pro-touring brethren! (depending on the schedule of our friends we're staying with)
Tom

[CamaroAJ]

sounds good. maybe next year i'll be out in my camaro to the show insted of just looking at other done cars.

[bret]

Bret,
Im sure this has been brought up in conversation,but the parking lot in front of the State Highway Patrols Office is where the Columbus SCCA has there auto cross. The only thing I can figure is they use it for over flow parking for the event. It maybe also that it is a little furthur away from the show area. Im just throwing out ideas for next years event. Its crazy to think that one of GG's biggest events cant house an auto cross event.

I'm with you all...to the point that they are quite tired of hearing my position!
When you see a Goodguys person...let them know your feelings...in a positive way. Strength in numbers!

[hifi875]

i'll be there tomorrow afternoon, show ought to be awesome as usual and afterwards at host hotel.

[CamaroAJ]

just a heads up to those who are going, be sure to drink lot of water. its been in the mid 90's here all week but they are calling for a cool down this weekend to mid-upper 80's. only chance for rain is friday.

[pokey64]

So what happens with the SMOY autocross if it rains Friday? Will they run em?

[Finch]

So what happens with the SMOY autocross if it rains Friday? Will they run em?

Make them run in the rain.........

[MarkM66]

It's not raining today.