Michael, thank you for all the effort you have and are putting into this event.
I’ve been coming since that first C&C in a cold December several years ago and love that it has grown and become the most inclusive and well-attended car meet in our area. I make it at least every other month and always see something new and cool I had not seen previously. So I sincerely hope a new location can be found. I certainly appreciate the difficulty involved in finding an approprate location for 200+ cars to meet and be welcomed (refer to an event called ZDayZ I started back in 2004… http://www.zdayz.com)
That said, I’ll go on board and say I think ZMax or the Speedway is a horrible idea for location. First, there is no food, beverage (coffee), or restroom convenient. And if they open the onsite providers for food early, I’ll guarantee they will overcharge for simple morning snacks. Also, having direct access to the dragstrip may seem like a good idea, but I bet most coming to C&C won’t be interesting in racing their cars and those that are probably already go to separate Test & Tune events and such. In that same regard, what happens when the 1st Saturday of the month falls on the same weekend as an NHRA event or AutoFair or some other bigger activity at the Speedway complex? Do we get pushed aside? Change the C&C date? Most importantly though, it doesn’t seem very centrally located.
Good luck in the search. Hoping we have a new home before April 7th arrives!