I agree with the no exhibition of speed rules, but the show on time, leave on time **** is out the window.
I go to the annual Golden Super Cruise. Unorganized, come and go as you please, cruises.
Nobody judges your ride, because there are so many different cars in different conditions, from all over the world that show up that if you act like a tool, literally most of the crowd there will treat you like one. The bad ones weed themselves out, here.
There are no trophies. There are no good spots. There are no sponsors. Just people who love cars, because that's how we do things. You will see pristine cars at the *** end of the grocery store parking lot at the Super Cruise and jalopy hotrod Datsuns in the "prime" Sonic drive-in spots... Or maybe a Superbee next to a minivan full of happy kids and a mom who love to come see, but can't afford or build.
I will take my Super Cruise any day, over any organized, judged show, but I will add 1 rule to the list
#11: Thou shalt not ask me to take Amy's picture with thy car. Ask her, and if thou art turneth down, respect thy wishes.
Girls, especially ones who are into pin-up culture are usually ok with some model shots, if you're not a complete shoe-gazer and creep, but not around the clock. Its not a convention, where people constantly pose for photographs in costume.
I'm not saying that you should be a hermit. I've met some of my best friends at gas stations and in parking lots, but my advice is that if you are into subculture photography, automotive or otherwise, be a true journalist and be friendly. Don't just treat it like a business transaction and above all, again, don't ask the boyfriend/ husband, unless you want their picture instead.