Possible 240SX National Convention cancellation

[projectRDM]

This year's 240SX National Convention is on the verge of cancellation. Our two days at the Atlanta Motor Speedway require a deposit which is now past due, and at this time we have received very few payments. UNLESS WE GET MORE REGISTRATIONS A.S.A.P., WE WILL HAVE NO VENUE! It is our goal to make this event a great success and want to go forward with it, but we need your support. We assure you that all registrations will be returned should we not reach the deadline, however we hope that does not become neccesary. The deadlines have now been updated, and should we get enough registrations in time to have the convention then registration will be kept open for the rest of you hopeful attendees, but with an increased cost of $10 for General Admission, $20 for Autocross only, and $30 for track participation after May 5th.


www.240sx.org/atlanta/2003conventioninfo.htm

[Steeles]

c'mon folks we know you want to come lets have something to do here

[projectRDM]

Just a reminder for EVERYONE. Register with the hotel ASAP, they will be cutting off rooms quickly, and they'll begin to fill as soon as it gets closer.

Also, track spots are now beginning to fill, they are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. I'm not holding a spot for anyone. MAKE SURE to include which group you wish to run in also. Beginner, Intermmediate, or Advanced. This is very important for me to keep tabs on groups. If one fiils, we may have to move people around, but for now let me know your choice.

[Steeles]

Shameless bump

[DuffMan]

Yeah i think extending the deadline will help a bunch. Anyone who missed the first deadline is probably putting off paying until the very last minute. Now with an extended deadline, people should pay.

[projectRDM]

Yes, but waiting it out means no money to reserve the track. We need payments NOW to secure the deposit so we can even have a convention.

[projectRDM]

Credit cards are now being accepted as well. To cover the extra paypal fees, prices are as follows.

Without late fees:
Track+Autocross+Admission $206.28
Track+Admission $175.39
Autocross+Admission $103.30
Admission only $51.80


With late fee, beginning May 5th:
Track+Autocross+Admission $237.18
Track+Admission $206.28
Autocross+Admission $134.20
Admission only $62.10


Send credit card paypal payments to: [email protected]

[Evil S14]

wow, if you reserve your room online at www.hojo.com its $3 cheaper a night :D

[nrcooled]

I am still trying to get all the arrangements squared away. I really want to go but don't want to pay and not be able to get to the ATL (also not get my money back) Once everything is figurered out you will have my money.

::I feel personally responsible for some reason::

[projectRDM]

Originally posted by nrcooled
I am still trying to get all the arrangements squared away. I really want to go but don't want to pay and not be able to get to the ATL (also not get my money back) Once everything is figurered out you will have my money.

::I feel personally responsible for some reason::

That's kind of low blow saying I wouldn't refund your money. If you couldn't make it there's no reason for me to 'steal' your money.

[Ahhsk]

do these guys know about the right hand drive silvia with the CA18 raffle, is that still happening?

Beer
Women
Im going to be there for all the lovely ladies in attendence.


oh yea and a little thing called 240 SX, RB ones,KA ones, SR ones, maybe a VH one (no affiliation to the cable channel).

[Steeles]

Originally posted by R240NA
That's kind of low blow saying I wouldn't refund your money. If you couldn't make it there's no reason for me to 'steal' your money.

yeah Russ may be a mean ol bastard but he wouldnt steal from ya ;)

oh god Ahhhsk is coming? lol hide the women!!

[sykikchimp]

I'm Making this a Sticky b/c we need the support!! Come On GUYS.. this event is for YOU.

[Ahhsk]

Con ven tion, Con ven tion, Con ven tion, Con ven tion,

I wonder if there are going to be any large ladies there, boy them big women are just... nibble your ear off yummy!

[StanBo]

How are things going? Did you secure everything or is there still some trouble?

[Ahhsk]

Any news on the raffle, Im just curious if the RHD Silvia is going to still be a prize?

[StanBo]

Originally posted by Ahhsk
Any news on the raffle, Im just curious if the RHD Silvia is going to still be a prize?

Stop it. This is the first I am hearing of this.

[Ahhsk]

Yo Russ, whats the deally on the raffle man? for real!

[Maxtype 240]

People, this opportunity to get on a national raceway with only S13/S14 die-hards is something you must take part of. A place to learn what works/what doesn't, put names to faces, etc.

Seriously, borrow money from family/friends and pay them back in installments. The essence of this convention is to meet each other. you can still enjoy the track or autocross b/c passengers are allowed (correct?).

Without you, we fail.

[projectRDM]

Originally posted by Ahhsk
Yo Russ, whats the deally on the raffle man? for real!

Now that you've leaked the info, tool. One of the sponsors has mentioned the possibilty of a vehicle, but there will be no definite answer until progress on it is updated. That's all I can say about it, because I'm in the dark too.

The deposit is nearly cleared, but we still need some more payments, after that the money needs to continue to roll in. The cutoff date for the hotel registration is NOT flexible, and I'll have a cutoff for payments posted up soon as well.

[Steeles]

woot guess I need to call about that hotel room huh?

[Baka Sama]

I REALLY REALLY REALLY want to go!! But... the fact is I dont know anyone! I hate going places where I dont know anyone at all. That and the fact that I still drive an eclipse. I would really like to meet someone a few days before the event and hitch a ride down there together for the 3 days. Hell... I'll even chip in for gas!! Common people, help a fellow 240 lover out. I dont weigh much...I dont take up alot of space... I live near atlanta.... and Im good at picking up chicks! :)

[TheSparo]

i too dont know anyone personally on here... is this still going strong?(the attendance issue) i just dont know if my car will be in uptime or downtime... well i will see

[Steeles]

heck yeah its still on! attendence is still lagging but the deposit for the track is down iirc. go to www.240sx.org/atlanta for more details on whats going on with everything.

[Mark & Irena]

Copying into chat.

[sykikchimp]

Just posting to liven this up.. SIGN UP.. COME.. you WILL want to shoot yourself if you don't go!

Cool Cars, Cool people, Track time.. it really doesn't get any better. BTW - this is about as cheap as track time gets.

[Steeles]

:aw: and the show shoe!! late night activities!! hehe drag race friday track time Sat autocross sun! the most fun you'll havee in one weekend with your car! :aw:

[turtlepower240]

yay!!! i'm so excited :) :) :)
baka i live in atl, send me a pm maybe we can figure somethin out... the more people the better and we don't want people not going just cause they won't know anyone!!!

[Steeles]

Baka - and besides thats part of the point of this is to MEET people! wether its meeting them in real life vs the boards forums lists etc etc that we know them from or meeting someone totally new. your meeting fellow 240 enthusiasts. :D but yeah that Turtle chick.... shes VERY friendly :naughty:


hehe turtle ya know i luvs ya babe! ;)

[S13Grl]

Hey! You're not allowed to post about the fun you'll have when the pregnant lady can't go! *sniff*.

[Steeles]

fly down we'll come get you that way you dont have to drive in your "condition" but still get to come hang out! I know it sucks to not be able to bring your car but it beats thinking about all the fun you COULD be having with us ;)

[sykikchimp]

Yeah, Irena and Mark NEED to go!! I'm sure somebody will let you drive their car. :-P Mine should be pretty tyyte by then.. But you break it, you buy it. :coolugh:

So you think they would let my wOman participate in the track festivities with all the 240 nerds? She's got an 03' spec-v.. so she might embarass a few of us (including me. lol :bash: )

[Steeles]

UPDATE on National Convention *please read*
Planning of the Convention is still going well, however we have yet to see anywhere near the proposed numbers for attendance. Numerous people have responded with stories about waiting for parts, needing to pay for other car-associated things, etc., and while I understand the desire to have your car 'ready' for this event, the readiness will be wasted if there is no event. I continue to urge everyone to realize we're closing in on just one month left, and it will go by in a blink. If you haven't registered yet, or are holding out for some reason, now is the time to do so. I'm not willing to cancel it this close to the date, nor am I willing to lose the money that I've invested thus far. Remember, this event is for YOU, the enthusiast. Making excuses at this late in the game is not a viable option anymore.
Due to the slow response, I have been forced to make a decision that I was not prepared to do. Ideally, I could just cancel the Sunday autocross and save money, however that would cheat those who have already paid and end the weekend early, which would be unfair to everyone involved, so I've decided to extend the invitation to the GA Z Club to participate as well. This seems to be the only way to increase revenue at this point, as I've done events with Z guys in the past and know that are more willing to pay for track and autocross time, and will be more forthcoming with both money and the interest to attend. I'm going to allot 15 spots to them for track usage at first, and if the demand increases they will be allowed more. In doing this, the available track spots will be filled faster, so if you're still interested in running your own car you need to prepare to make a payment soon. I'll be introducing the idea to the Z Club at their monthly meeting this Tuesday, July 1.
I'd also like to point out that the cutoff date for the hotel is July 19, and while I'd like to think they'd give us some leeway here, they had put two other parties on hold to accomodate our group, so once the deadline passes the remaining rooms will fill up quickly.

For those who have paid I continue to say thanks, and look forward to seeing you all in August. Again, any questions/concerns/comments can be sent to me directly at [email protected]