[Editor’s note: This article originally ran in the May 2011 issue of Grassroots Motorsports.]
Sure, it’s possible to enjoy this hobby on your own. You can go for spirited drives by yourself, run solo laps at your local track, or spend long hours in the garage working on the object of your automotive desire. Even so, sharing that passion with others is what makes it real and takes it to a higher level. That’s why gearhead gatherings are a staple in our world.
While most car-related events are a great way to socialize, they usually revolve around some sort of timed competition. That way, they have an overarching purpose: to allow us to measure our efforts against those of our peers.
But what makes a good event? And, more importantly, how do you put one on? Big and small, local and national, quality events have a number of common themes that organizers need to consider when planning and executing.
We’ve all been to events that were a total blast…
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