I would like to start a discussion that gets more people to participate in
events. It seems that I see fewer and fewer less than perfect cars at
shows, meetings, and driving events and I would like to try to encourage
owners with these cars to attend. Sure it's wonderful to see all the
restored cars, but the real fun of an event is talking with and helping
those who are either in the process of restoring or just plain like to drive
their car in whatever condition it is. I have talked with many people who
don't want to take their cars to an event because they are sure they will be
ridiculed, and that is sad because they usually never are! It's great to
see cars in any condition at events, the fun is in participating and if
someone does put down an owner of a daily driver or beater, they are the
ones that should be chastised.
It used to be that the fun of owning a sports car was meeting other sports
cars on the road. You'd look up ahead and see a TR or MG or Fiat or
whatever and you'd speed up a little and they'd slow down a little. You'd
wave at each other, maybe play along through the traffic for a little
while. There was a sense of camaraderie that is missing these days.
So, let's all try to encourage those we know to get their cars out to the
shows. If they're not sure about driving a distance, start some kind of
caravan with your club - that way everyone can watch out for each other. Or
have some tech sessions around their car to get it in shape.
Hoping to see more of you this summer...
I'll be at VTR in Oregon and Triumphest in San Diego, and driving around
Southern CA the rest of the time with my top down, a big grin on my face,
and looking for you!
Peter Arakelian - 71 TR6 (Daily Driver)
Domestic Buyer
Moss Motors, Ltd.
(805) 681-3400 x3214
(805) 692-2510 - Fax
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