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!