I made the mistake of the first year I was going to attend getting so worried and jacked up about getting my car ready and being able to drive it to the SO (was doing a full rebuild at the time). I was so caught up in it that I made the decision that I couldn't go if I didn't have my car ready.

I know its a little different with you since I believe you were intending to race...but if the car can't make it...you should still find a way to be there.