Car Show Rules?
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Car Show Rules?
I am thinking of entering my car in some upcoming shows. What are the criteria for categories? Is there a website with the rules that everyone goes by or does it depend on the host club? Is there a basic standard that most go by? I have never done this before and have no idea what judges are looking for. Any input would help.
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Re: Car Show Rules? (thedarkone101)
I guess most car shows have to catagories of judging. There is the "Wash &Shine". In this one you polish up your Corvette with all that Zaino, park it, and get judged on your shine. In the "Judged" category you clean and shine everything. Out side, inside, under the hood, underneath. You usually are judged by points on each part of the car. The most total points gets top billing.
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Re: Car Show Rules? (thedarkone101)
Most local car shows are strictly "wheels and tires"
C5's and C4's are lumped together and a new c5 will beat a 13 year old C4 every time
Vette Club shows are basically "all trophies to the members, thanks to everyone else for showing up"
That said, Car Shows are great fun! Just don't take them too seriously :rolleyes:
The National shows are judged based in established and published rules, you can obtain copies, I am sure someone here will point you in the right direction.
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C5's and C4's are lumped together and a new c5 will beat a 13 year old C4 every time
Vette Club shows are basically "all trophies to the members, thanks to everyone else for showing up"
That said, Car Shows are great fun! Just don't take them too seriously :rolleyes:
The National shows are judged based in established and published rules, you can obtain copies, I am sure someone here will point you in the right direction.
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Re: Car Show Rules? (jackdaroofer)
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"Vette Club shows are basically "all trophies to the members, thanks to everyone else for showing up"
The last Vette Club show that I went to was just the opposite. NO trophies for club members. All trophies to guest! [
[Modified by billybob, 8:51 PM 8/18/2001]
"Vette Club shows are basically "all trophies to the members, thanks to everyone else for showing up"
The last Vette Club show that I went to was just the opposite. NO trophies for club members. All trophies to guest! [
[Modified by billybob, 8:51 PM 8/18/2001]
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Re: Car Show Rules? (thedarkone101)
Catagories generally are determined by the host club or sponsor. Some open shows will lump all Corvettes together, and some Corvette only shows will break the catagories down to C1, C2, etc. VetteFest in Boise breaks them down to two model years and further by coupe or roadster (63-64 Coupe, 63-64 Roadster, 95-96 Roadster, etc.).
If you are entering a "fun show" as opposed to a "serious show", the one thing all judges look for is cleanliness. Clean & shine everything you can see and reach!!
If you are entering a "fun show" as opposed to a "serious show", the one thing all judges look for is cleanliness. Clean & shine everything you can see and reach!!
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Re: Car Show Rules? (35th)
I've judged some local shows in my area from time 2 time, and if U'r Vette looks half as good as it does in U'r sig, U'll have no problem. :cheers:
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Re: Car Show Rules? (thedarkone101)
Here in CA we have WSCC. They set the guidelines. Most shows are WSCC shows. Cars are seperated by years. For C4s you have 84-91 than 92-96. In each of these classes you have stock, custom, and modified.
Hoods need to be up for judgeing. Like someone else said, If you can reach it, clean it.
Most important, make sure you have fun. Talk to other owners, goof around. If you get a trophy, great if not and you really want one. steal someone elses :D
Hoods need to be up for judgeing. Like someone else said, If you can reach it, clean it.
Most important, make sure you have fun. Talk to other owners, goof around. If you get a trophy, great if not and you really want one. steal someone elses :D
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Re: Car Show Rules? (1K SPORT)
It was cool meeting you and your wife(right?) yesterday. I'm not big on Carlisle type of shows.. I think yesterdays was about my max on what I'd do. Carlisle would be nice if there was some racing going on.
C5's are going to be hard on us... they're the newer generation car...and even if we have an aftermarket paint job.. it'll still be tough competition.
I did learn a few things yesterday though watching the judges examine my car.
1. CLEAN your fenderwells thoroughly. They ran their fingers under mine...Luckily I wiped 'em down before hand
2. Door Jambs. Make sure they're clean and dry. When they poke in to take a look at the interior, a nice jamb is good to see.
3. Remove all lint with masking tape or whatever gets it out.
4. Tires... more than a few yesterday we're getting a little too happy spraying it on. Trouble is, it gets EVERYWHERE. I wiped my car down three times yesterday and still had little speckles of armor all or whatever else. Dress the entire tire surface. This seemed to be a big thing,and really makes the tires stand out and look CLEAN/BLACK.
I could go on and on...but I think most people get the general idea. I was soo **** on the way up.. I drove like a baby,and didn't use my arm rest or door panel. I didn't want to take the SHINE off of them :D
C5's are going to be hard on us... they're the newer generation car...and even if we have an aftermarket paint job.. it'll still be tough competition.
I did learn a few things yesterday though watching the judges examine my car.
1. CLEAN your fenderwells thoroughly. They ran their fingers under mine...Luckily I wiped 'em down before hand
2. Door Jambs. Make sure they're clean and dry. When they poke in to take a look at the interior, a nice jamb is good to see.
3. Remove all lint with masking tape or whatever gets it out.
4. Tires... more than a few yesterday we're getting a little too happy spraying it on. Trouble is, it gets EVERYWHERE. I wiped my car down three times yesterday and still had little speckles of armor all or whatever else. Dress the entire tire surface. This seemed to be a big thing,and really makes the tires stand out and look CLEAN/BLACK.
I could go on and on...but I think most people get the general idea. I was soo **** on the way up.. I drove like a baby,and didn't use my arm rest or door panel. I didn't want to take the SHINE off of them :D
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Re: Car Show Rules? (thedarkone101)
Set a time limit. For example - no more than 3 hours cleaning the car. Then clean everything you can, best you can in 3 hours, Then go to the show to meet people and have fun. Don't go to win anything but friends.
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Re: Car Show Rules? (thedarkone101)
Our show are participant judged and our club member have their own "Club member" category so we do not compete with the other entrants. We have around 12 classes and you choose which class you want to be in, you get a judging sheet, and the crowd decides who wins the trophies. Our club members do not vote for cars other than for Best of Show Car and Best of Show Truck. The other local shows are pretty relaxed too. The only bad thing about participant judging is that it can sometimes come down to what other entrants you know rather than how showy your car is. The more entrants in a show, the less this action comes to play though.
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Re: Car Show Rules? (Vette92)
Find out if the Sponsor is a NCCC sanctioned event... If so there are a whole set of rules defining the classes and what should be judged... including a score sheet. Others just make up their own rules.
