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Eric, I appreciate all the work you and the many volunteers do month to month.

My first exposure to Cars & Coffee was in Southern Cal years ago, and I thought nothing could come close to it. But, I’ve been coming to the Dallas C & C for a few years and have only missed a hand full. The growth has been phenominal and growing pains always hurt. Maybe, folks need to be reminded that the Dallas C & C is the 2nd largest in the nation to So.Cal (the original).

I remember; one month last Summer there were at least a few Hundred Corvettes in the show lot. But, keep in mind; they got there “On Time” and didn’t reserve any parking slots. Where as the Italian Row is coned-off and they show-up WHENEVER they feel like pulling into the event. I am a genuine car guy and love all kinds of cars (old, new, exotic, rat rods, and kit cars). Believe me; you will probably distroy your following and support by turning anymore cars away. The event opens at 8:AM (or 7:AM depending on season), and I usually get there at 6:AM with my 12 year old son. He is the one that suggests that we get there early enough to get a good spot. If a 12 year old is aware of this why aren’t older folks???

I’d like to think that this explosion in popularity doesn’t cause a riff, or dis-interest by car enthusiasts against other car enthusiasts, regardless of the type of vehicle they drive. I read a couple of suggestions that seemed to be a bit elitest (ONLY Classic’s & Exotics would make a small event). Whether your vehicle is a Farrari, Lambo, or Honda with turbo’s; beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and folks buy what they can AFFORD. By the way; very few of us started off our aduldhood driving our Dream Vehicle.

Eric, keep it on track as it is (First Come – First Serve), but consider these suggestions:
1. Continue to pass-out the Green Info Cards, and ask ALL PARTICIPANTS to come to this website to Register For Future Entrance To Cars & Coffee.
2. Only allow C & C entrance to those that have registered. (give at least a two month notification starting on May 5th, and have the participants PRINT-OUT their profile page for conformation & entrance).
3. If this seems a bit much go with the charity fee for entrance ($5.00). My preferance is “Wounded Warrior Project” (since I am one)…
It’s tax deductible, and just about everyone would feel pleased about giving to a charity at the gate (and they can get their receipt at the tent).

Good Luck.

Tony