I understand what your saying Nixy but you've just got to do it. As other have said you'll miss out on alot of fun, ive been to a few of the wales meets now, 1 of them not even in a Zed and its always been a great atomsphere. Sometimes you've just got to stick 2 fingers up to logic and think of yourself.
Grab a mate to go with you, its not a chavy event so you won't feel embarrassed, its more of a sunday drive out with good food and good company.