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Metal Twister
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« on: January 07, 2009, 03:00:00 PM »

ORBA Announces Cancellation of 2009 San Diego Off-Road SuperShow
Publish date: Jan 6, 2009
By: Press Release
Source: SCUFF

After presenting successful shows in 2007 and 2008, ORBA regretfully announces the cancellation of the 2009 San Diego Off-Road SuperShow that was to be held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on February 7 and 8. Citing the unprecedented global economic downturn, ORBA has decided that it is in the best interest of its members and the off-road industry as a whole to cancel the event, and apologizes for any inconvenience that this may cause.

?We would like to thank all those involved for their incredibly generous support, from marketing partnerships, media supporters and sponsors to ORBA members and other off-roading organizations,? notes Fred Wiley, ORBA Executive Director. ?Given the extraordinary economic and industry climate, all well-managed organizations have a fiduciary responsibility to review strategies and tactics. Unfortunately, sometimes this leads to difficult decisions such as the cancellation of our event. ORBA will continue to support and protect the off-roading industry while still demonstrating the fiscal responsibility required by these challenging times.?

ORBA's plans for 2009 include strengthening their current national and local partnerships and increased involvement with land managers across the country. As an organization ORBA is eager to focus on the many land use issues this new year brings to the industry. ORBA looks forward to significant improvements in the economy and the offhighway vehicle (OHV) industry.

For further information, please contact Show Manager Jenny Hove, SuperShow@orba.biz or 760/745-0390.

 
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« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2009, 04:11:41 PM »

Well that's too bad, but, it was never on par with the Expo in Pomona. Not to mention that the entrance fee, parking fee and other costs like food and drink were way, way too high for what little the show offered the consumer

I wouldn't have gone this year anyway after the disappointment of last year

Are you listening ORBA??
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Metal Twister
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« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2009, 04:16:29 PM »

Hey Steve I think they are ahead of you? They Canceled!  ThumbDown
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« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2009, 04:25:33 PM »

X2 from me.

I guess it's bad for the industry but the show last year was not much.  There were only a handfull of vendors and practically no jeep stuff. 

I would not have gone this year either.

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