Hello all, I'm Sam, who kind of put together the multi-forum/clubsi cruises the last 2 years. I always made it a point to invite the s2000 & nsx guys along and would have had another NSX last year if Crescent from C-Speed had driven his (he wisely took his EG racecar)
I'm not so sure that I'm going to be organizing another 'big' meet for this year because as the number of attendees goes up, there is more potential for thigns to go wrong, and costs go up. I've never asked for a dime but last year was graciously sponsored by H&R Springs- they paid for vinyl decals on cars, signs on the road, and hundreds of Krispy kreme donuts.
I was really happy with what I personally saw last year, but I heard reports of asshattery in the parking lot, and people going too fast down the mountain. At least one SRT-4 guy got a ticket. I also want to co-ordinate better with MBSA and use the lodge, so I'd have to charge a fee. I would also need to move parking lots (I'd want to use the Tulalip Casino lot along I5, and they want a chunk of money for security detail). The next event/cruise that I do is going to be huge, gonna do a salmon BBQ for lunch, and get some raffle items going, but it might have to wait until 2009, it's going to cost at least $20/car, and it might be REALLY slow (if i have to end up asking everyone to obey the posted speed limit + notify police and state highway patrol). But I'd rather do that then have people getting reckless driving tickets or into accidents as as result of something I am in charge of.
The weather I've had on my 2 meets was pure luck as I pick a date right at the end of summer / beginning of fall, way ahead of time, and cross my fingers. I try to plan it deliberately late to avoid most tourist traffic (last year didn't work so hot due to road construction). I have never had the fortune of attending one of your Baker drives (I lack an NSX, or S2000), but I'd just keep that good thing going.