[PatBuckley]

My opinion, FWIW.

Why does there seem to be this slavish need to attract vendors, sponsors and manufacturers?

This is NOT how the Fling started. As stated elsewhere, it started as a picnic attended by some people who liked Cobras - THAT is it's magic.

If the Fling returns to those roots I will attend again.

We don't need some lame band playing music, we don't need a professional quality autocross, etc - all those things can be done better elsewhere.

It does not seem to me that CF feels the money raised is worth a thank you (not that I have seen anyway) so the heck with them.

Given the main thrust of this event one would also think that the Factory Five people would be a little more active in this event - where are they?

If money raising for a charity is the main goal of this event then I suggest a more appreciative charity - perhaps the families of those killed or wounded in the fight against terror?

Keeping things simple is more often than not the right course of action - I suggest it be tried.