First NCRS show
Slingshot
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Charlotte NC
well i'm done with the show. GREAT experience. the judges were awesome. really knew their stuff and were extremely nice. being a first timer, they were all very helpful with not only giving me tips, but also pointing me to people on the showfield who could help me with things i might have questions on or need help with. originality trumps condition at here. so it's better to have the original part in not great shape than have an aftermarket part that isn't exactly correct. with the exception of my straight pipes, i have an all stock car. so this was a perfect show for me. and i had a blast! i know some of there are some people lurking who i met this weekend, so thanks for all of your help guys!
by the way, i have pics and i'll try to get them up as soon as i can.
by the way, i have pics and i'll try to get them up as soon as i can.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: South Central PA
2017 C3 of Year Finalist
that was the one. i didn't make it to the awards banquet, so i don't know what award i got. but i lost 86 points from 4 out of the 5 judges. and i didn't lose very many from the chassis judges. so i think i not only got top flight, but i think i even got above the 97% mark. but i guess i'll have to wait until they send it to me to know for sure.
Slingshot
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Charlotte NC
that was the one. i didn't make it to the awards banquet, so i don't know what award i got. but i lost 86 points from 4 out of the 5 judges. and i didn't lose very many from the chassis judges. so i think i not only got top flight, but i think i even got above the 97% mark. but i guess i'll have to wait until they send it to me to know for sure.
With regard to the award, you can call the Judging Chairman from your local NCRS chapter, or the chapter that sponsored the Regional Meet and ask them your final score. They have the judging sheets and can tell you how you did over the phone. Check it out.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2004
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Paint chips would be a condition item and they would deduct points for that. Again - it's not too many points.
Of the total 4500 points when my 67 was judged, 80 is devoted to cleanliness - 20 points per section, and 40 points for the paint condition. Unless the car is a complete disaster, you'd get most of these points.
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Slingshot
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Charlotte NC
No. They are not allowed to disassemble your car. They will ask YOU to remove the spare tire & jack for inspection & judging. They will also ask you to remove the air cleaner and the plenum distributor cover plate.
Melting Slicks
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From: Ontario
Dave
Slingshot
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Charlotte NC
All cars being judged start out with 4500 points. The judging covers five areas including Operations, Chassis, Interior, Exterior, and Mechanicals. A Corvette must achieve a score of at least 4230 (94% stock) to achieve a Top Flight Award. So, you can lose a total of 270 points and still achieve the Top Flight recognition.
Most folks who have a basically original (stock) Corvette lose points on tires and exhaust. If you have the original engine, tranny, exterior paint color (it can be repainted, but must be the original color) and the original interior material and color, you will do pretty well. Most of what they find will be small stuff most of which can be easily repaired or returned to OEM condition.
If you are interested in pursuing the NCRS route, you can join for $35 and have you car judged at a local (Chapter) meet. This will cost you another $35 or so and you will have a very good local assessment of your car and a great check list if you wish to go on to the Regional or National. However, the judges and the evaluation goes up in intensity as you go up the ladder.
FWIW
