Cookout numbers

[curt_gendron]

I've been looking hard at our Cookout numbers so far this year, and its getting depressing. We only have 124 signed up so far. Thats about 10 less than last year at this point. I've been trying to make sense of it.

I wanted to expand the All Mitsu Cookout this year to be a full weekend in the hopes of drawing more people from out of state. That part has kind of worked because we have 30+ sign ups from out of state. Thats more than ever before. But I also know that the out of state sign ups are also the most likely to bail on coming to the Cookout, which makes the disappointing 124 sign ups look even worse.

I know there are a lot of you that are really excited about having the Dyno Challenge and the Cookout and making it a fun Mitsu weekend. But I'll be honest, if we can't break last year's mark of 166 cars, this will be the first and last "All Mitsu Weekend." I'd still do the All Mitsu Cookout next year, but if numbers were to decline two years in a row, I'd simply just give up on it.

If your not a big fan of the whole weekend thing, your in luck, you can just sit back and do nothing, because it really looks like this will be it for it. Every Mitsu owner in the area gets to vote on whether they like the All Mitsu Cookout or not. There vote is simply showing up or not showing up to the Cookout.

For those of you who really want to see this new format survive, take a look at the current sign up list at: http://www.mn3s.org/cookout-list.html and see which of your Mitsu buddies are not on this list and go ask them why not?? Where is everybody?

I'm hoping people are just procrastinating on signing up, but I also know people procrastinate every year and we get a small surge in sign ups the last two weeks. We need more than a small surge this year. Last year's sign ups were 183 by the time of the Cookout. We are way off that mark. We are only 18 days away!

So I really hope we start getting more sign ups. Heck, I only have seven people who have pre-paid and four people who have pre-paid for shirts. Its bad.

Sorry for the venting, but I feel this info needs to be out there.

later,
Curt

[Matt D.]

I know a couple people (Evo owners) who will be attending the Corvettes of Minnesota autocross at DCTC instead of the Cookout. I myself am still on the fence about it as well. The MAC autocross at Midway Stadium and the event at Amery Airport on Saturday probably doesn't help the Cookout's cause either.

[eagle talon guy]

I have some friends that will probably be going.
You do have to keep in mind, they are DSM's... anything can happen. lol
They are also project cars, and people might not be sure if they are gonna have it running in time..
I hope we can beat last years cookout as far as attendance goes

[blageo23]

I feel like you should keep the weekend. You gotta start somewhere. The first year will always be low numbers but by having it another year it may grow by word of mouth from those few that came this time. Just my thoughts.

[eagle talon guy]

Originally Posted by blageo23

I feel like you should keep the weekend. You gotta start somewhere. The first year will always be low numbers but by having it another year it may grow by word of mouth from those few that came this time. Just my thoughts.

Exactly! Don't be so quick to give up.
I'm going to be rolling with the flyer in my windshield starting today. (I kept forgetting to put it in there)

[clean2g]

I've been attending the last 3 years, but this year my brother is getting married that weekend. That's 1 of those ten less if that makes you feel better Curt. Keep the cookout going though, it's always been fun.

[vr-4lif3]

We could roll my shell there, but only if I don't have to take it home.

[MustGoFaster]

I did want to do the dyno event with the new turbo's, and do enjoy hanging out with everyone and seeing the nice cars. But dates didn't work well with the AutoX schedule. I know you can't pick a date that will work for everyone, not complaining or anything. My car's more of a race car, I'd rather be out running it with a chance to compete, rather than be at the cookout and get 0 votes. My car's not a show car, so I'm not taking it to a car show when I could be running it.

See you guys next year, hopefully.

[mdost03]

My car won't be making it to the cookout anymore, but I still plan on coming. Trying to get some people to make the All-Mitsu weekend as well.

[HiImBrian]

Every year I'd love to go, but it's the first weekend after school starts. So every year I wish I could go, but every year I have school See ya in 2 years I guess :/

[ThEwAy2b]

Hmm... I'm going to try to make it this year..

[scheides]

Curt, stop whining, it's gonna be fun no matter what.

You know how dismal some of the first mitsustyle one-day meets were years ago? Now think about the dyno day this spring, we filled DB's lot (and then some!). Put it on, and do it again next year, you're good at it

[Scrmegl]

Me and my Dad went last year for my first time there and had a blast! I've talked to several Mitsu owners up around here; but getting a commitment out of anyone during the end of the summer is like pulling teeth or asking them to buy insurance.

I myself am trying to get out of work that weekend so I am not able to sign up yet making me just as bad. Having the weekend event is a great idea if you can build more out state interest/attendance to justify the trip for the farther away owners. Locally there are a lot of club sponsored dyno days competing for attendance.

Stick with it. If I can help up here with anything I will; even if I can not make it. It is a fantastic event and great atmosphere.

[curt_gendron]

I appreciate the different perspectives you guys have. I hope the numbers will turn around for the better. Its still possible with all the last minute sign ups. Keep spreading the word.

Thanks,
Curt

[GsXtUrBo98]

I'm going and I might bring a couple dsm's with me!!! maybe 3 or 4 including me, but im the only one that is signed up at the moment.......

[polishmafia]

hey curt, theres a grey evo ix at my work, and today i threw a note on his car telling him about the cookout and about style. hopefully he shows up. we all just need to spread the word. there are a ton of people that just have no idea that the cookout is happening. hell, they dont even know about these kinds of forums!

oh, and dont worry, i had a dream last night that a million people showed up just to look at MY car. maybe it'll happen, but sadly, im sure it was just a dream

[Febo]

I would be there but I dont think we want a Lightly modded GSX thats half primed with a cracked windshield and bald tires sitting there. Might lower the property value of the land, and the resale value of the cars next to it.

[turbotalon1g]

As long as it runs i should be there.
But i don't like all the standing around much, i def. want to make the dyno challenge though.

[Andrew7dg]

Originally Posted by RLFebo

I would be there but I dont think we want a Lightly modded GSX thats half primed with a cracked windshield and bald tires sitting there. Might lower the property value of the land, and the resale value of the cars next to it.

Don't all DSMs...

On a side note I signed up so that's 125 now. Working or half working, it will be there! Also want a Tshirt and a mitsu sticker!

And don't worry about half ass projects... It is fun to see the progress. Most DSMs are built with Home Depot parts anyway. I have fun looking at those cars then the ones with lots of money stuck into them. RUN TEM!

[white_4gGT]

Actually would love to go but have my motorcycle basics that weekend. Even thinking of rescheduling that since I won't be able to get a bike that soon anyway. Then throw in the AutoX events that I would also like to check out.

I should really check on rescheduling that class. :-)