NOPI cancels all drag, drift and car show events for remainder of 2008
07-17-2008, 04:38 PM
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NOPI cancels all drag, drift and car show events for remainder of 2008 
Originally Posted by AutoBlog
For 20 years, a mass of automotive enthusiasts has descended upon Atlanta Motor Speedway for the NOPI Nationals Motorsports Supershow. NOPI, a Georgia-based aftermarket parts and accessories dealer, built a loyal following with their Nationals Supershow, attracting upwards of 90,000 attendees each year. Through the success of their car and trucks shows the company also took on the task of running a nationwide drag race and drifting series more, but this year NOPI won't be filling Atlanta Speedway's infield for the 21st year this September, as the Nationals Motorsport Supershow has been canceled. In fact, all remaining 2008 NOPI events from car shows to drag racing and drifting, have been called off.
According to NOPI, the rationale behind the decision is due to the tough times currently being endured by the automotive industry. With vehicle sales in the dumpster, one can only image that accessory purchases are also being cut from most consumers' budgets. Compounded with the rising fuel prices and reduced event attendance, finishing out the event schedule did not make economic sense for NOPI. It is sad to hear of such a staple event forced to shutter. Hopefully NOPI can weather the storm and bring back the debauchery another season.
[Source: NOPI]
According to NOPI, the rationale behind the decision is due to the tough times currently being endured by the automotive industry. With vehicle sales in the dumpster, one can only image that accessory purchases are also being cut from most consumers' budgets. Compounded with the rising fuel prices and reduced event attendance, finishing out the event schedule did not make economic sense for NOPI. It is sad to hear of such a staple event forced to shutter. Hopefully NOPI can weather the storm and bring back the debauchery another season.
[Source: NOPI]
07-17-2008, 06:17 PM
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I hear ya nordy racer, a passion is a passion.
If anything, people will be spending money on their current cars vs. buying new, so the fact that new car sales took a **** shouldn't mean that aftermarket parts sales took a similar dive. But, if you're looking at selling headers for the new Camaro, go home.
If anything, people will be spending money on their current cars vs. buying new, so the fact that new car sales took a **** shouldn't mean that aftermarket parts sales took a similar dive. But, if you're looking at selling headers for the new Camaro, go home.
07-17-2008, 06:57 PM
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damn that really sucks...i worked a booth at nopi nats one year when i was employed by venom...good times, lots of boobies...oh and there was some cars there too....
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07-18-2008, 02:29 AM
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It seems to be getting a little better.. But the economy has definitely taken a dive over the past few months.
I'm not a HUGE fan of nopi, but some of that drifting **** is cool, and their 10 second imports are just as respectable as 10 second domestics.
Sucks to see that **** happen.
I'm not a HUGE fan of nopi, but some of that drifting **** is cool, and their 10 second imports are just as respectable as 10 second domestics.
Sucks to see that **** happen.
07-18-2008, 09:57 AM
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Well, good enough for me
1) I'll miss the NOPI chicks
2) Ricer cars are a waste of time
3) The NOPI mascot is a a huge headed douche bag
4) The racing was dominated by a few individuals with ugly cars
5) Looks like they lost their Speed Channel money
1) I'll miss the NOPI chicks
2) Ricer cars are a waste of time
3) The NOPI mascot is a a huge headed douche bag
4) The racing was dominated by a few individuals with ugly cars
5) Looks like they lost their Speed Channel money
07-18-2008, 11:19 AM
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2) you would say that about my friends car that run that event.. low 9 sec Supra street car, 9 sec at 150mph Civic coupe (street car too).. and a 9 sec 3000GT conv.. my boys have some fast imports..
3) yep
4) my friend is the leader of the power street class with his Civic, that car isn't ugly....
5) they could have...
