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AdamZ · 07-18-2013, 01:02 AM

Fest4-176 Drivers 408 Spectators

Fest3- 601 Drivers 1249 Spectators

:(

FenwickHockey65 · 07-18-2013, 01:07 AM

Figured.

Stupid decision to have it in Indy again for so many reasons.

AdamZ · 07-18-2013, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Figured.

Stupid decision to have it in Indy again for so many reasons.

Agreed...are you going to be going?

FenwickHockey65 · 07-18-2013, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamZ

Agreed...are you going to be going?

Newp. I'll be in the process of moving to Florida. I have a ridiculous amount of paperwork and stuff to get together.

Overflow · 07-18-2013, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamZ

Fest4-176 Drivers 408 Spectators

Fest3- 601 Drivers 1249 Spectators

:(

Not surprised. This Fest will be no where near as big as the last Fest. But I'm sure Texas Camaro Revolution or whatever it was called enjoyed the extra participation.

AdamZ · 07-18-2013, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Overflow

Not surprised. This Fest will be no where near as big as the last Fest. But I'm sure Texas Camaro Revolution or whatever it was called enjoyed the extra participation.

Eh, mods are promising the same or better turn out. They said those numbers were messed up because people not knowing the difference between drivers and spectators (which I remember that confusion). BUT we shall see.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-18-2013, 07:29 AM

I remember that as well, but think about this: if people this year knew that they were really spectators, not drivers (as in not just driving to fest), you'd see a sharp increase in spectators (and total attendance would be about the same). That isn't the case though.

So unless a ton of people are planning on just showing up without registering...

FenwickHockey65 · 07-18-2013, 07:31 AM

In any case, I do feel bad for the mods. I know a lot goes into planning just a meet, much less a multi-day event. It'll be a learning experience I guess.

Overflow · 07-18-2013, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamZ

Eh, mods are promising the same or better turn out. They said those numbers were messed up because people not knowing the difference between drivers and spectators (which I remember that confusion). BUT we shall see.

Yeah what Fen said. You see a sharp increase in spectators. It's simply the fact that not as much people are coming this year.

SilverIceman · 07-18-2013, 07:50 AM

Even with the big numbers they had signed up last year, the track facilities hardly looked crowded at all. Granted it is a big place, and I'm comparing the crowd to the LSX events I've been to there. Either all the C5 folks were hung over in their rooms or sitting in their cars waiting to AutoX.

There were hundreds signed up to drag race, yet Friday morning you could turn hot laps without even stopping your car. Not complaining. Should look
really empty this year, and even better for the drivers! I'm only going so I run the 1/4 on Friday morning again. Their track is AWESOME. May spend the night, check out vendors Saturday morning and drive home.

Hey Kev, have fun in Florida and pleaaaasssssseeee keep posting on your GM Knowledge thread.

Cincy10SSRS · 07-18-2013, 08:42 AM

I couldn't make it last year even though I only live about 120 miles to the slight southeast so this will be my first fest. I likely can only make it Friday. I can never find any Gen5 gatherings of any kind/size in NKY/Greater Cincy so I'm looking forward to simply being able to see alot of other newer Camaro's in one place. I'm not really a big super-sardine-crowd person though so if this year's Fest isn't insanely packed that'll probably be fine with me.

Neumatic · 07-18-2013, 12:38 PM

Lucas Oil is a huge facility, it won't be crowded at all except the autocross was pretty packed. Ill be going but probably won't leave until late Thursday night to be there Friday morning when it all starts.

Darth_Emma · 07-18-2013, 01:26 PM

The Fest is as good as what you put into it. I thought it was a blast last year and I'm anticipating that it will be lots of fun again this year. Also, the track at Indy is great. We are lucky to have gotten it again, imho. The great attendance last year is reason enough to hold it there again and it's only 3 hours away from us.

No matter where it is there are those who will piss and moan about it while others make the most of it. I prefer to be in the latter group.

SilverIceman · 07-18-2013, 03:12 PM

I had a good time too. Parking lot was fun Friday night with the outdoor Texas bar, etc. Heard about some events not being so smooth, but they should have it worked out better this year (like the Autox) The rain on Saturday kinda dispersed what crowd was there too.

Good chance to talk to online vendors in person, look at a whole bunch of speed shop cars and GM Pre-production cars. Still debating putting some Hex
Vents on mine. Great deal with them installing right there. And I'm sure I'll
be taking home a box of goods from Adams.

07-18-2013, 01:07 AM	#11902
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Figured. Stupid decision to have it in Indy again for so many reasons. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

07-18-2013, 07:29 AM	#11907
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	I remember that as well, but think about this: if people this year knew that they were really spectators, not drivers (as in not just driving to fest), you'd see a sharp increase in spectators (and total attendance would be about the same). That isn't the case though. So unless a ton of people are planning on just showing up without registering... __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

07-18-2013, 07:31 AM	#11908
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	In any case, I do feel bad for the mods. I know a lot goes into planning just a meet, much less a multi-day event. It'll be a learning experience I guess. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

07-18-2013, 07:50 AM	#11910
SilverIceman Drives: Camaro SS SIM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 971 View My Garage	Even with the big numbers they had signed up last year, the track facilities hardly looked crowded at all. Granted it is a big place, and I'm comparing the crowd to the LSX events I've been to there. Either all the C5 folks were hung over in their rooms or sitting in their cars waiting to AutoX. There were hundreds signed up to drag race, yet Friday morning you could turn hot laps without even stopping your car. Not complaining. Should look really empty this year, and even better for the drivers! I'm only going so I run the 1/4 on Friday morning again. Their track is AWESOME. May spend the night, check out vendors Saturday morning and drive home. Hey Kev, have fun in Florida and pleaaaasssssseeee keep posting on your GM Knowledge thread. __________________ MYBADSS

07-18-2013, 08:42 AM	#11911
Cincy10SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cincinnati area Posts: 1,522	I couldn't make it last year even though I only live about 120 miles to the slight southeast so this will be my first fest. I likely can only make it Friday. I can never find any Gen5 gatherings of any kind/size in NKY/Greater Cincy so I'm looking forward to simply being able to see alot of other newer Camaro's in one place. I'm not really a big super-sardine-crowd person though so if this year's Fest isn't insanely packed that'll probably be fine with me. __________________ Traded-in car: K&N Typhoon intake, JBA Shorty headers, Solo mid-pipes/hi-flow cats, GMPP Track Pack axle-back, Vmax ported TB, Billet Custom catch can, billet tensioner pulley, Hines Hex Vents, Z/TA rear spoiler, ProCustom headlight covers, Drake black/riveted quarter window covers, GM satin fuel door, chrome and brushed caps/covers under the hood, EmblemPros underhood bowtie & fuel rail "Camaro" plates, chrome "SS" door kick-panels, chrome trunk latch plate & strut rods, Street Scene lower grille ducts w/LED lights, front bowtie-delete, Yates Performance pedals, 35% tint, etc.

07-18-2013, 01:02 AM	#11901
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,814	Fest4-176 Drivers 408 Spectators Fest3- 601 Drivers 1249 Spectators :(

07-18-2013, 12:38 PM	#11912
Neumatic Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,448 View My Garage	Lucas Oil is a huge facility, it won't be crowded at all except the autocross was pretty packed. Ill be going but probably won't leave until late Thursday night to be there Friday morning when it all starts.

07-18-2013, 01:26 PM	#11913
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	The Fest is as good as what you put into it. I thought it was a blast last year and I'm anticipating that it will be lots of fun again this year. Also, the track at Indy is great. We are lucky to have gotten it again, imho. The great attendance last year is reason enough to hold it there again and it's only 3 hours away from us. No matter where it is there are those who will piss and moan about it while others make the most of it. I prefer to be in the latter group. Last edited by Darth_Emma; 07-18-2013 at 06:30 PM.

07-18-2013, 03:12 PM	#11914
SilverIceman Drives: Camaro SS SIM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 971 View My Garage	I had a good time too. Parking lot was fun Friday night with the outdoor Texas bar, etc. Heard about some events not being so smooth, but they should have it worked out better this year (like the Autox) The rain on Saturday kinda dispersed what crowd was there too. Good chance to talk to online vendors in person, look at a whole bunch of speed shop cars and GM Pre-production cars. Still debating putting some Hex Vents on mine. Great deal with them installing right there. And I'm sure I'll be taking home a box of goods from Adams. __________________ MYBADSS

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