Car show, I just don't get it...

[Nm86]

So I've been auto crossing for 6 years now, been a car guy since I was just a kid and my dad would take me for rides in his firebird, t-tops off, 4 cylinder roaring?? Umm yea. Anyway when I was little I had no idea, when I glanced over and saw that needle on the right going way towards the end of the gauge it was awesome. I always check out every car going everywhere wether it's a beater old honda or the Bentley that I passed on my way home.

Well I keep getting invited to all these car shows, typically I don't go. But today was beautiful so I couldn't say no, and the few bucks they asked to enter your car went to a good cause. No trophies basically just a bunch of guys hanging out and talking, similar to cars and coffee. Bunch of Hondas, subarus, nissans, a few old Chevys and a couple other random cars, all in all about 100 cars, for our area that's a heck of a turnout.

So I hang out for a bit check out all the cars, make a round or two say hey to all the people I know.

Perhaps I'm just different then most people, it's neat to check out the cars that everybody has, but come on how many hours can you just stand around and look at other peoples cars. These things were meant to be driven. My idea of a fun meet up would be planning a trip through the mountains, finding a good meet location and then picking a great restaurant way out and carving my way. Or how about an autox?

Not trying to diss car shows or make anybody upset. Just not my cup of tea. I'd rather be autoxing. There is just something about sitting at the line when the starter gives you the go and you launch the car and hammer through first and second and try to position the car perfect for each turn.

[MmmHamSandwich]

If you go to a car show and want to do something other than stand around and look at cars, you're gonna have a bad time...

[husker741]

Make it exciting and fly through the parking lot dodging people and cars. Act like they are cones that you AutoX with. Everyone will love you.

[dem00n]

For me a car show is...i go see other peoples car, i look at each car once, then i leave.

Staying at a car show is another story, i'm not that type of person.

[vroom4]

OP " I hate standing around all day doing nothing, so I do autocross....where I stand around all day to get 5 45 second turns to drive!"

Lol, irony

[R.S-HawK]

The point of car shows is to interact with other individuals who share the same interests.

If you show up at someone's door with the idea of simply looking at their house, I'd be damn bored too.

[Pickleahoy]

Originally Posted by vroom4

OP " I hate standing around all day doing nothing, so I do autocross....where I stand around all day to get 5 45 second turns to drive!"

Lol, irony

Maybe he likes doing coursework... HA!

[Deadspool]

I'm going to start a flame suit sales business.

[bkblitzed]

Originally Posted by Nm86

So I've been auto crossing for 6 years now, been a car guy since I was just a kid and my dad would take me for rides in his firebird, t-tops off, 4 cylinder roaring?? Umm yea. Anyway when I was little I had no idea, when I glanced over and saw that needle on the right going way towards the end of the gauge it was awesome. I always check out every car going everywhere wether it's a beater old honda or the Bentley that I passed on my way home.

Well I keep getting invited to all these car shows, typically I don't go. But today was beautiful so I couldn't say no, and the few bucks they asked to enter your car went to a good cause. No trophies basically just a bunch of guys hanging out and talking, similar to cars and coffee. Bunch of Hondas, subarus, nissans, a few old Chevys and a couple other random cars, all in all about 100 cars, for our area that's a heck of a turnout.

So I hang out for a bit check out all the cars, make a round or two say hey to all the people I know.

Perhaps I'm just different then most people, it's neat to check out the cars that everybody has, but come on how many hours can you just stand around and look at other peoples cars. These things were meant to be driven. My idea of a fun meet up would be planning a trip through the mountains, finding a good meet location and then picking a great restaurant way out and carving my way. Or how about an autox?

Not trying to diss car shows or make anybody upset. Just not my cup of tea. I'd rather be autoxing. There is just something about sitting at the line when the starter gives you the go and you launch the car and hammer through first and second and try to position the car perfect for each turn.

im exactly the same, I see no point in car shows. That's why when we use to do meets, me and my friends would organize drives, and after that eat and leave.

[6-Shift]

You have to go with friends or else it sucks honestly. Going to a car show with friends in their cars (especially if it's a FR-S/BRZ club) is probably one of my favorite things to do. It's more of a club bonding environment than individual entertainment.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Nm86

........Not trying to diss car shows or make anybody upset. Just not my cup of tea..

Noted.

As they say in the old country ..... "to each his ...." (something or other).....

Personally, my idea of nice auto outing, is to load up mrs humfrz in our FR-S, head up into the mountains with no timetable or particular destination, stop and see whatever looks interesting and stop at a motel when we get tired.

[Nm86]

Originally Posted by vroom4

OP " I hate standing around all day doing nothing, so I do autocross....where I stand around all day to get 5 45 second turns to drive!"

Lol, irony

Haha ur right I love shagging cones.

[retrosmiths]

Originally Posted by Nm86

So I've been auto crossing for 6 years now, been a car guy since I was just a kid and my dad would take me for rides in his firebird, t-tops off, 4 cylinder roaring?? Umm yea. Anyway when I was little I had no idea, when I glanced over and saw that needle on the right going way towards the end of the gauge it was awesome. I always check out every car going everywhere wether it's a beater old honda or the Bentley that I passed on my way home.

Well I keep getting invited to all these car shows, typically I don't go. But today was beautiful so I couldn't say no, and the few bucks they asked to enter your car went to a good cause. No trophies basically just a bunch of guys hanging out and talking, similar to cars and coffee. Bunch of Hondas, subarus, nissans, a few old Chevys and a couple other random cars, all in all about 100 cars, for our area that's a heck of a turnout.

So I hang out for a bit check out all the cars, make a round or two say hey to all the people I know.

Perhaps I'm just different then most people, it's neat to check out the cars that everybody has, but come on how many hours can you just stand around and look at other peoples cars. These things were meant to be driven. My idea of a fun meet up would be planning a trip through the mountains, finding a good meet location and then picking a great restaurant way out and carving my way. Or how about an autox?

Not trying to diss car shows or make anybody upset. Just not my cup of tea. I'd rather be autoxing. There is just something about sitting at the line when the starter gives you the go and you launch the car and hammer through first and second and try to position the car perfect for each turn.

My thoughts exactly. Cars are meant to be driven, not polished.

[cycleboy]

Maybe I have a different idea of a car show.

I've never been to one that was lowered Hondas, Acuras, and other tricked out everyday cars.

The ones I've been to have million $ supercars, 100+ year old perfectly restored vehicles, gorgeously maintained Le Mans cars, and so on. Those are interesting to see. They are things you'd only very rarely see on the street.

But I'll take a road race with screaming motors, burning brakes, and race gas every time!