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Great article…I usually know, more like find out, where traditional cruise nights are held…perhaps PI would consider adding an info page as to the whereabouts of events that portray other gatherings…let’s get the photog to add new pics…we seem to see many of the same cars over and over…Here’s to your ride!!!
Rick if I recall the idea was to run a sidebar including the dates but they were no ready for print.
Oh and the images were my favorites of previous years 🙂
I read it when I got it in print, you did a good job with it.
One topic that is always hotly debated is how to keep car meets from self-destructing. The sheer size of some meets unavoidably draws a wide variety of participants and onlookers. The end result is people acting in an unacceptable manner, which then brings negative public opinion and even attention from the law. God forbid someone should get injured or killed at a car meet.
Maybe you could write an article on how to respectfully participate in a car meet?
Phil that is an EXCELLENT idea. I will work on it for the third installment.
The issue seems to more or less cure itself as the crowd gets older but still great topic.
Absolutely love the article, fantastic subject that i think can be applied to so many ideas in the car scene. Wish I could get a copy over in the UK!