All Mitsu Cookout -- Sunday, August 24th, 2008

[Kracka]

134 cars. Getting 134 cars together in one place at one time is incredible! Expecting it to grow every year is not a reasonable expectation. Now had it dropped down to 50 cars I can see you being upset, but losing 22 down to 134 is not bad at all. How many people chose to attend the dyno day instead of the Cookout? That could make up some of the 22 right there. My cruises haven't grown every time which is fine with me, what matters is that the people coming have a great time! They've grown most years like your Cookout has but the last was was down a few cars and honestly so what, life goes on, everyone had a great time, and the people who didn't show missed out (exact same with your Cookout) :)

Point of this thread, don't get discouraged b/c if one minor mishap!

[twack]

We've had: 23, 42, 55, 75, 100, 113, 137, 142, 166 and now 134
looks like were not that far off from normal, just last year had a great turnout.

[Matt D.]

This is the first year the Cookout has declined in numbers. We've had: 23, 42, 55, 75, 100, 113, 137, 142, 166 and now 134. So it is kind of disappointing to see a decline. At least thats what I see when I'm "staring at my clipboard."
You tried something new, the two day event, and saw a decline on Sunday. As was said, what about the people that showed up Saturday and not Sunday? I still don't see why not breaking the 166 mark next year would be reason to throw in the towel. Stick with it. We love what you do for the Mitsubishi enthusiasts.

[95talonracer]

Here is first (right) and second (left) of the 2g's.
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p163/yiaxiong/COOK2.jpg

[95talonracer]

http://photos.digitalspeed.org/d/130294-2/cookout2008_174.jpg
http://photos.digitalspeed.org/d/130286-2/cookout2008_172.jpg
http://photos.digitalspeed.org/d/130302-2/cookout2008_176.jpg
http://photos.digitalspeed.org/d/130314-2/cookout2008_179.jpg

[95talonracer]

http://photos.digitalspeed.org/d/130254-2/cookout2008_164.jpg
http://photos.digitalspeed.org/d/130262-2/cookout2008_166.jpg
http://photos.digitalspeed.org/d/130270-2/cookout2008_168.jpg
http://photos.digitalspeed.org/d/130278-2/cookout2008_170.jpg

[curt_gendron]

Very nice!! The two black Spyders were looking good as always. I saw your photoshoot going on from the registration tent.

[4g63tcrazy]

Where can we see the dyno list and the trophy winner's list?

[95talonracer]

Very nice!! The two black Spyders were looking good as always. I saw your photoshoot going on from the registration tent.
Thanks for the comments and also for a very fun and once again perfect weather event!!

[white_4gGT]

[quote=curt_gendron;253655]
This is the first year the Cookout has declined in numbers. We've had: 23, 42, 55, 75, 100, 113, 137, 142, 166 and now 134. So it is kind of disappointing to see a decline. At least thats what I see when I'm "staring at my clipboard."
/quote]

I really think one big factor is the economy and cost of gas. If you factor that in, I bet you had a great turnout.

I am one of those that couldn't make it but wanted to. Things come up and sometimes things that need attention need to be taken care of.

I am planning on showing up next year.