Sunday afternoon we got moved into the show and set up – we actually ran out of gas as the front tires hit the carpet because we spent what seemed like an eternity driving around the convention center trying to get to the right entry door. Monday we cleaned up the car and got a sneak peak around the show without the hoard of people milling about and without the booth girls slowing that same traffic down – definitely the easy way to see the show without distractions.
Most of the show from there was a blur. I can’t describe how cool it was to show people like the Ring Brothers the car and talk about some of the work that went into different parts of the build. It was unbelievable how many board members dropped by or called and stopped to look over the car – Anthony, Larry, Scott, Frank, and a host of others – it was great to see you all again or meet you for the first time. I think that is one of the coolest parts of this hobby and what I think makes this community so unique – the people and the ‘family’ that we become despite being scattered across North America.
On Wednesday morning I got a call from the guys at Sony Playstation letting us know that we had won the Gran Turismo award in the Domestic category. A cool honour to be sure but now a week later I am still not sure that we did or not. Long story, kind of confusing, but regardless, not the point if the show. Missed a great party that night though.
