I like shows but you have to take the good with the bad.
I REALLY like the Chrysler Performance West Spring and Fall Fling shows. They have after hours activities, cruises, a great Swap Meet and I get to see many of the same guys each time.
A few things that I have noticed:
Car shows seem to bring out many different types of guys. Some, I suspect, do not have much else going on in their lives so THIS is their chance to be social. They often interrupt, talk over you, never ask about you, only blab on and on about their cars, their plans, their lives.
Screw that. Life is TOO short to spend around inconsiderate people, toxic ******** or clueless pricks.
MOST guys are considerate.
This same selfishness is found everywhere though. When I was single I got tired of standing next to some skeezer while she blabbed on and on about her cat, her job, her mother, etc. Back then, I felt compelled to stand and listen because I wanted to bang the broad. I have no interest in having sex with any car show guy or any guy period. I am to the point where IF anyone starts to annoy me by selfish talk, if the conversation is 70/30 in his/her favor, I just find a way to get out of there.