[ByronRACE]

Since we're on the topic, I'm curious why this event require the selfless donation of volunteers to run it?

Have you considered funding it a little more solidly so you can afford to do things like hire help? I personally wouldn't care if the event was $600-$1000 and managed by a for-profit endeavor. You don't seem to have a problem with attendance and a customer base that can afford it. It seems to me that a move like this wouldn't be a big deal and takes the burden off your shoulders while at the same time allowing for a few frills like a bit more friendly handling of scheduling changes or slot ownership issues. If you're trying to be the nice guy and save us money while at the same time making yourself suffer through it every year, I don't see why; you should get to enjoy the event as well and if it means you have to charge more...then charge more. It's far better than being miserable.

By the way, I'd be happy to donate to Club Cobra if they removed all the banner ads. It's one or the other, in my book. I wouldn't pay for Comcast Cable if they flashed banner ads on the screen during my movies, nor would I pay for phone service if they played an advertisement instead of a ring signal while I'm waiting for a call to connect...the same logic applies here. It's a matter of principle. I find ads flashing in my face very objectionable.