SPYDERFEST 2018

[Rawhead]

This was my first rally/Spyderfest. I am not sure what I expected, the event schedules offered no explanation of each event. Because I am new to this sort of thing, I may not have understood what was going on. I really wanted to do Outlaw Racing, which was postponed (let's be real it was canceled). Are these just mainly a cash grab/shopping event? It was cool to see the vendors and their wares, but I can shop online without paying for the privilege. I donkt want to harsh on anyone's hard work, and I am sure my dissatisfaction is my own due to lack of experience.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

SPYDERFEST 18

This was my first rally/Spyderfest. I am not sure what I expected, the event schedules offered no explanation of each event. Because I am new to this sort of thing, I may not have understood what was going on. I really wanted to do Outlaw Racing, which was postponed (let's be real it was canceled). Are these just mainly a cash grab/shopping event? It was cool to see the vendors and their wares, but I can shop online without paying for the privilege. I donkt want to harsh on anyone's hard work, and I am sure my dissatisfaction is my own due to lack of experience.

:welcome: and :agree:.... " LACK OF EXPERIENCE " ...... I missed the first three ( didn't know about them ) , but this one was my 6th :clap:...... and I looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooved it ...... re. " Outlaw Racing , I don't think most knew that this was NOT really a part of Spyderfest ( they had no input or cash, they did put it on the program ) .... This event was going to be PRIVATELY funded in it's entirety by Joy and Jeff .....it was a B-day present from Her husband Jeff...... AND it poured rain .... No one drag races on a wet track :yikes::yikes: ..... and to you .... Both of Pitbull's facilities were built this year so I'm surprised it even took place. I'm sure 98% of the negative comments about Spyderfest 18, were from folks who have NEVER put on an event of this magnitude...... think of it this was - having 20 people over for Thanksgiving is nothing compared to creating a Spyderfest .........jmho ...... Mike

 

[Rawhead]

:welcome: and :agree:.... " LACK OF EXPERIENCE " ...... I missed the first three ( didn't know about them ) , but this one was my 6th :clap:...... and I looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooved it ...... re. " Outlaw Racing , I don't think most knew that this was NOT really a part of Spyderfest ( they had no input or cash, they did put it on the program ) .... This event was going to be PRIVATELY funded in it's entirety by Joy and Jeff .....it was a B-day present from Her husband Jeff...... AND it poured rain .... No one drag races on a wet track :yikes::yikes: ..... and to you .... Both of Pitbull's facilities were built this year so I'm surprised it even took place. I'm sure 98% of the negative comments about Spyderfest 18, were from folks who have NEVER put on an event of this magnitude...... think of it this was - having 20 people over for Thanksgiving is nothing compared to creating a Spyderfest .........jmho ...... Mike

Thank you for your input. I don't know who these people are you spoke of. I am not sure how I was to know it was not part of Spyderfest since it was scheduled and on Spyderfest's site.

I do understand that these events take a lot of work. I know this from my own experiences.

I have noticed that there is a vibe that Spyderfest is beyond criticism. My intent is not to offend, but merely offer my insight as a completely new person to this type of event.

As I do not have a wealth of experience with bike rallies, the main advice I am seeing is stay at a host hotel for parties to maximize enjoyment and create bonds. I thank the group for this advice.

 

[UtahPete]

Thank you for your input. I don't know who these people are you spoke of. I am not sure how I was to know it was not part of Spyderfest since it was scheduled and on Spyderfest's site. I do understand that these events take a lot of work. I know this from my own experiences. I have noticed that there is a vibe that Spyderfest is beyond criticism. My intent is not to offend, but merely offer my insight as a completely new person to this type of event. As I do not have a wealth of experience with bike rallies, the main advice I am seeing is stay at a host hotel for parties to maximize enjoyment and create bonds. I thank the group for this advice.

IMHO you will be a welcome addition to the forum with your objectivity and rationality.