No good point.
This is a 'National' Christmas get together in central England so it is easy to get to for everyone. Whilst people are welcome to drive if they want but it is a meal with a club afterwards, not a car meet.
There are bags of cheap hotels to book and lots going on and more importantly people can get there by train or coach and don't have to drive for a change.
I hope this answers any questions on the event and why it is.being held in Birmingham at a central location