Where are the people all coming from this year???

I’ve been here since ‘87 I don’t ever remember The Valley this crowded this early in the year.

Every restaurant bar and store I go is packed and the roads are full . Usually it doesn’t get this crowded until February or March (with golf and spring training).

Barrett-Jackson is one factor, but I can’t believe this many people are here for just that and it’s happened every year before. Are they here to get away from the LA fires or???

If so, I understand…and welcome, but it’s just a curiosity. Year-round residents, any other thoughts?