No excuses. You go once and you'll be hooked! Done 5 or 6, unfortunately this year I have some medical issues I'm working on so unable to make it.
We usually caravan down from New England, about 20 cars upon arrival at hotel. We usually leave NE with 8 or 9 cars and pick up others along the route. Thursday is travel and clean up, Friday 0 dark thirty on showfield under group tent for the weekend. Filter on out Sunday after awards. Running a relaxed 8 hour trip each way.
Try it, you'll love it!