I think a mixing of the models, accomplished easily by
simply letting cars line up as they arrive, would act
to 'clean the palate<sp?>' between similar cars. And
it would foster more connection between owners of
vastly different models by placing them in close
proximity, and visitors that might only know about
certain, well-poublicized models would see different
ideas on their way between their 'known' models, rather
than congregating around the ones they know best.
A kind of 'forced-intergration' (that'll go over big,
using that term!) would get folks moving past all the
cars, not able to avoid the 'less-bally-hoo'd' models,
or dismissing them because they aren't 'with the big
dogs'.
I know, I know, not everybody is a 'classist'- I'm
not suggesting that. I am saying that, being at several
shows, I've seen large disparities between the foot
traffic thru the Hurst cars section and the Matador
and Ambassador areas. I'm certain it can be discouraging
for some of these owners. If the cars were properly blended,
foot traffic would equalize all over the field, and such
'less-known' cars would get a few more glances, questions
and comments. Certainly, the 'top dog' cars would only
flourish by comparison with a stripped 4-door sedan on one
side and a beige wagon on the other. Yet, those other two
cars might get some more kudos, too.
Beyond easier judging, there may be other solid reasons
for keeping them grouped that I'm not seeing. Feel free
to educate me. :)
Anyway, just spitballin'.
John
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