Bad judging at car show
09-16-2014, 09:47 AM
#61
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Well said! Our club has a different club come in and judge our cars since our entry's raise money as well.
That may be true from some shows but not for all. The show our club sponsors (Corvettes on the Circle-St. Armands Fl) has both participants choice and show favorite awards. Our club members are not allowed to enter our cars or vote so it's up to those people participating and attending the show.
With that said, there is some simple math involved. If 50 of the 200 cars registered belong to one club, chances are they will take home a trophy. Where it gets crazy is when five classic trailer queens all show up and are all in the same class. That's why we've experimented with special trophies such as "longest trip to the show", etc. to try and make it a fun event.
All our proceeds go to a local charity and the food/refreshments are sponsored by a local Chevrolet dealership who in return gets to display a few new models (Corvettes/Camaros).
I enjoy working the show and helping coordinate the event, however I told the other guys that I want nothing to do with the judging. There are just way too many, beautiful and well-kept Corvettes in Florida and someone always feels cheated out. We do our best to make sure no club compares ballots, however it's pretty easy to plan it out in advance if it's that important to them. However, I think most Corvette owners are subjective.
With that said, there is some simple math involved. If 50 of the 200 cars registered belong to one club, chances are they will take home a trophy. Where it gets crazy is when five classic trailer queens all show up and are all in the same class. That's why we've experimented with special trophies such as "longest trip to the show", etc. to try and make it a fun event.
All our proceeds go to a local charity and the food/refreshments are sponsored by a local Chevrolet dealership who in return gets to display a few new models (Corvettes/Camaros).
I enjoy working the show and helping coordinate the event, however I told the other guys that I want nothing to do with the judging. There are just way too many, beautiful and well-kept Corvettes in Florida and someone always feels cheated out. We do our best to make sure no club compares ballots, however it's pretty easy to plan it out in advance if it's that important to them. However, I think most Corvette owners are subjective.
09-16-2014, 10:19 AM
#62
Race Director
I go to shows for three reasons and three reasons only. Anyone who does not should find another hobby because this one will disappoint.
1. Help charity - every show I go to is for a charity I support
2. Meet other car guys - Owning a street rod is pointless if you can't hang out with others who share the passion
3. See other cool cars - it's all about the cars, except for the part about charity
I leave every show happy with the results.
1. Help charity - every show I go to is for a charity I support
2. Meet other car guys - Owning a street rod is pointless if you can't hang out with others who share the passion
3. See other cool cars - it's all about the cars, except for the part about charity
I leave every show happy with the results.
09-16-2014, 12:06 PM
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I go to shows for three reasons and three reasons only. Anyone who does not should find another hobby because this one will disappoint.
1. Help charity - every show I go to is for a charity I support
2. Meet other car guys - Owning a street rod is pointless if you can't hang out with others who share the passion
3. See other cool cars - it's all about the cars, except for the part about charity
I leave every show happy with the results.
1. Help charity - every show I go to is for a charity I support
2. Meet other car guys - Owning a street rod is pointless if you can't hang out with others who share the passion
3. See other cool cars - it's all about the cars, except for the part about charity
I leave every show happy with the results.
09-16-2014, 12:32 PM
#64
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I go to shows for three reasons and three reasons only. Anyone who does not should find another hobby because this one will disappoint.
1. Help charity - every show I go to is for a charity I support
2. Meet other car guys - Owning a street rod is pointless if you can't hang out with others who share the passion
3. See other cool cars - it's all about the cars, except for the part about charity
I leave every show happy with the results.
1. Help charity - every show I go to is for a charity I support
2. Meet other car guys - Owning a street rod is pointless if you can't hang out with others who share the passion
3. See other cool cars - it's all about the cars, except for the part about charity
I leave every show happy with the results.
That is soooo touching.
09-16-2014, 01:11 PM
#66
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09-16-2014, 01:34 PM
#67
Burning Brakes
I go to shows for three reasons and three reasons only. Anyone who does not should find another hobby because this one will disappoint.
1. Help charity - every show I go to is for a charity I support
2. Meet other car guys - Owning a street rod is pointless if you can't hang out with others who share the passion
3. See other cool cars - it's all about the cars, except for the part about charity
I leave every show happy with the results.
1. Help charity - every show I go to is for a charity I support
2. Meet other car guys - Owning a street rod is pointless if you can't hang out with others who share the passion
3. See other cool cars - it's all about the cars, except for the part about charity
I leave every show happy with the results.
09-16-2014, 03:35 PM
#68
Tech Contributor
I go to shows for three reasons and three reasons only. Anyone who does not should find another hobby because this one will disappoint.
1. Help charity - every show I go to is for a charity I support
2. Meet other car guys - Owning a street rod is pointless if you can't hang out with others who share the passion
3. See other cool cars - it's all about the cars, except for the part about charity
I leave every show happy with the results.
1. Help charity - every show I go to is for a charity I support
2. Meet other car guys - Owning a street rod is pointless if you can't hang out with others who share the passion
3. See other cool cars - it's all about the cars, except for the part about charity
I leave every show happy with the results.
Toque
09-16-2014, 09:14 PM
#70
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I go to a show almost every year where the majority of the trophies go to the members of the club putting on the show.
It's all political BS. That club trying to fluff the feathers of their own members.
The club I'm in puts on a show every year and as a rule, our cars don't get judged. We do give out forms for the attendees to pick one of ours, the host club, as a People's Choice. The members don't have any part of the PC award. Hell, we're too busy taking care of our guests. It takes a lot of work to put a car show on.
It's all political BS. That club trying to fluff the feathers of their own members.
The club I'm in puts on a show every year and as a rule, our cars don't get judged. We do give out forms for the attendees to pick one of ours, the host club, as a People's Choice. The members don't have any part of the PC award. Hell, we're too busy taking care of our guests. It takes a lot of work to put a car show on.
09-17-2014, 08:50 AM
#71
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The club I'm in puts on a show every year and as a rule, our cars don't get judged. We do give out forms for the attendees to pick one of ours, the host club, as a People's Choice. The members don't have any part of the PC award. Hell, we're too busy taking care of our guests. It takes a lot of work to put a car show on.
Toque
09-17-2014, 11:50 AM
#72
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Sorry if I took it the wrong way.Im ok with the way it turned out I know I had one of the better cars in my mine and to my son.that's what counts.plus the rep fro the car club called and said we were judged in the c6 class.I understand fully.the club members cars can't be judge.well anyway everything cool and I will go back.
09-17-2014, 12:05 PM
#73
Melting Slicks
I agree. Judging and trophies are bit cheesy. The whole point is to see cool cars and hang out with people of which you have something in common. The biggest problem to me is that it is tough to drink beer at car shows because you have to drive home. A car show that can solve this issue will get my entry!! LOL
09-17-2014, 12:28 PM
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09-17-2014, 01:14 PM
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I agree. Judging and trophies are bit cheesy. The whole point is to see cool cars and hang out with people of which you have something in common. The biggest problem to me is that it is tough to drink beer at car shows because you have to drive home. A car show that can solve this issue will get my entry!! LOL
09-17-2014, 04:08 PM
#76
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here you go skip the next show and buy this
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09-17-2014, 09:20 PM
#77
Melting Slicks
Nice!!! I hope my daughter can drive my car when she learns to drive. I'm not sure I am willing to teach her to drive a manual in my car though. I don't think I will go buy an old tercel with a manual in order to do it either. I guess maybe some beginner driver schools have manuals?
09-18-2014, 05:05 AM
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Isn't that the truth?!Nice!!! I hope my daughter can drive my car when she learns to drive. I'm not sure I am willing to teach her to drive a manual in my car though. I don't think I will go buy an old tercel with a manual in order to do it either. I guess maybe some beginner driver schools have manuals?
As for car shows. I love them! It's fun seeing everyone's cars and visiting. However, I don't Show and Shine. I Park and Walk.
09-18-2014, 11:42 AM
#79
Burning Brakes
Nice!!! I hope my daughter can drive my car when she learns to drive. I'm not sure I am willing to teach her to drive a manual in my car though. I don't think I will go buy an old tercel with a manual in order to do it either. I guess maybe some beginner driver schools have manuals?