It was my first time at the event, so I can't comment on previous years, but IMHO I thought it was a good day out.
I've been to a few car shows, which after you've wandered through for an hour you've seen everything & if you want to hang around till 3pm there might be a 'fun dog show' or something.
I've also been to quite a few club racing events, where the only off track attraction is a solitary Burger van.
I thought this was a good balance, there was always something happening on track, with some close racing & in between lost to look at around the various club stands & Pits.
I know they are pitching it as much more than a car show or race day so I do see others point of view, as a festival of all things Italian maybe it was lacking as a full day out, especially if you weren't that interested in the racing.
Disappointing for those who couldn't get their cars in, & the early start would make it a long day for those displaying, but I do see why the organizers want vehicles parked before they open to the public, it only takes one knob in a 600BHP super car.....We've all see the fail clips on Youtube!!
I see even parked cars can cause a nuisance.