NOPI cancels all drag, drift and car show events for remainder of 2008
 

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.



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well, that's a good start!

I bet the cops are glad the motorshow got cancelled since there's always a bunch of idiots that go there and mess things up.

Tim

It's always a good thing when riced out cars can't converge on a single location.

That's a bummer, I was half thinking about going.

I am not much of a ricer fan but the floor show (chicks) was da bomb!.. That alone was worth the price of admission.

The economy has set off a chain reaction. I think it will put a big dent in the sales of Carbon Fiber Ashtrays and such. :tear:

They really just ran out of bolt ons to add to these clown cars.

this thread is a win.