Car Show Rant

[tkb289]

I think you guys hit the nail on the head with the comments above.

A car show with car the general public is a different event that a car show attended by car enthusiasts. It seems that a lot of people (both kids and adults) think a car at a show is like going to the park and climbing on an old fire truck buried in the sand. However for the most part, when car enthusiasts, and kids of car enthusiasts, go to a show, they keep their hands in their pockets and a bit more distance, just to be sure they don't touch anything.

I recall some years ago taking one of my kids to the historic races at Laguna Seca and stopping to look at a vintage racer. We kept a respectable distance, but spent some time looking at the car. The owner came over and asked my son, if he wanted to sit in the car, which he gladly did. I got a great picture of my then 10 year old sitting in a very nice car. Not sure who had the bigger smile, my son, myself or the owner. A great experience indeed.

[boblyon1]

I was at the Mountain View "show" last summer. In addition to what was said above, I also saw an old geezer (who looked almost like a street person) lean over to peer into Chuck's cockpit - with a lit cigarette dangling over the seat! I can't believe the stupidity and lack of common sense shown by some of the public.

[RedBarchetta]

Originally Posted by tkb289

I recall some years ago taking one of my kids to the historic races at Laguna Seca and stopping to look at a vintage racer. We kept a respectable distance, but spent some time looking at the car. The owner came over and asked my son, if he wanted to sit in the car, which he gladly did. I got a great picture of my then 10 year old sitting in a very nice car. Not sure who had the bigger smile, my son, myself or the owner. A great experience indeed.

Good for that owner! On Saturday I actually had a father/daughter FOLLOW ME HOME from the John Force show! Didn't even realize it until I pulled up on the driveway. Nice guy and his 6 year old daughter (as well as he) were just smitten with the car (they apparently oogled all over it at the show when I had stepped away). Well, we both step out of our cars and I offer to him to have the little girl not only sit in the car, but what if I take her for a gingerly ride around the block? I will never forget the look on her face when I had her strapped in and fired up the car. Priceless.

We drove around the block, never exceeding 3,000 rpm nor 20 mph, but she had a smile on her from ear to ear. Told the Dad to come back next week and then it would be his turn.

That's what these cars are all about. Too bad we have a couple bad eggs that don't get it and bring Rover with them. I had more fun making that little girl's day for those 5 minutes than the 2 hours I spent at the show.

-Dean

[LudicrousSpeed]

Originally Posted by RedBarchetta

Good for that owner! On Saturday I actually had a father/daughter FOLLOW ME HOME from the John Force show! Didn't even realize it until I pulled up on the driveway. Nice guy and his 6 year old daughter (as well as he) were just smitten with the car (they apparently oogled all over it at the show when I had stepped away). Well, we both step out of our cars and I offer to him to have the little girl not only sit in the car, but what if I take her for a gingerly ride around the block? I will never forget the look on her face when I had her strapped in and fired up the car. Priceless.

We drove around the block, never exceeding 3,000 rpm nor 20 mph, but she had a smile on her from ear to ear. Told the Dad to come back next week and then it would be his turn.

That's what these cars are all about. Too bad we have a couple bad eggs that don't get it and bring Rover with them. I had more fun making that little girl's day for those 5 minutes than the 2 hours I spent at the show.

-Dean

That was what I truly loved about flying- sharing the experience with others. I'm bringin that same attitude with the Cobra

Waytogo Dean!