Thanks for that research Dave. I think you should go. Your ride is certainly unusual and deserves to win a trophy. You will enjoy the public there.
Sorry to hear about your knee. That surgury is or can be painful and can take some time to heal. There goes your NFL career.
I would go myself but work calls. I also would take up Bill and Marilyn's offer to stay with them. They are really nice people. and Bill has a great sarcastic dry wit. Say, I wonder if Marlyn even knows he invited guests?
AZ Bob