1st Annual Smart Nationals Discussion Thread

[jimvw57]

Just trying to wrap my brain around the driving/weekend thing. As I see it, driving down Thursday and back on Sunday, (463 miles each way according to mapquest ..) I'd hate to drive all day Friday and try to do events when I am tired.

[jimvw57]

Also, the video that was done at the Wisconsin Dells rally was a great idea! Much better than I could have done and they got around to talk to a lot of people.

[jwight]

Originally Posted by jimvw57

Just trying to wrap my brain around the driving/weekend thing. As I see it, driving down Thursday and back on Sunday, (463 miles each way according to mapquest ..) I'd hate to drive all day Friday and try to do events when I am tired.

I think most will plan to check in Thursday afternoon/evening - that's when the caravans will arrive also.

[jwight]

Just to give everyone a feel for some of the distances involved:

Distances to Kansas City from:

San Diego, CA – 1682 mi
Marathon, FL – 1580 mi
Seattle, WA – 1842 mi
Montreal, CAN – 1367 mi
Washington, DC – 1081 mi
Houston, TX – 749 mi
Minot, ND – 860 mi
New Orleans, LA – 915 mi
San Francisco, CA – 1808 mi
Vancouver, CAN – 1977 mi

We regularly travel from Dayton to Kerrville, TX, about 1200 miles, in two days so some of these should be pretty easy; others might be a different story.

[Boeschbuilt]

Just got signed up as a vendor!
Things to get before June 11...Truck, trailer, display, canopy, banners, generator.....
Going to try and bring the SmartBusa to show off, as well as tools to install parts and pieces on some Smarties.
Looking forward to meeting all of you!

[kwagar]

Originally Posted by Boeschbuilt

Just got signed up as a vendor!
Things to get before June 11...Truck, trailer, display, canopy, banners, generator.....
Going to try and bring the SmartBusa to show off, as well as tools to install parts and pieces on some Smarties.
Looking forward to meeting all of you!

We appreciate the support and look forward to seeing you in KC!

[jimvw57]

Sounds like I might need a trailer to haul all the goodies that will be available there!

[jwight]

Only 18 markers on the map this morning (and that counts the hotel and the smart center) - hopefully this is not going to be a "non event"

[smark]

Originally Posted by jwight

Only 18 markers on the map this morning (and that counts the hotel and the smart center) - hopefully this is not going to be a "non event"

Just 6 months out from the event!

[jimvw57]

There are a lot of people at car events that won't decide until much closer to the event whether they will go or not. 18 is not a bad number to start out with. Wait a few more months and see.