You may have heard by now that there will be no Nopi Nationals this year. Yes, it's true. Michael Meyers, president of Nopi, announced the company would be undergoing a reorganization after a weak spring event season. As you might expect, the general economic downturn and the price of gas contributed to the weaker attendance at some of the shows. They will be back in the spring of 2009, however. We look forward to seeing the crowds again at that time. Nonetheless, it's bound to be a disappoint to many enthusiasts who look forward to the Nopi Nationals as THE event of the year for them. See the official announcement here.