Sorry, I'm not that **** for a car show. Sit, talk, drink, have the money go to a good cause and enjoy the day!

Elmer

 

sorry about double post. Not original and ncrs? Pick up a cheap one for yourself at a local store that sells bowling trophies

 

Just this past weekend, I won a top 20 award (people's choice voting) for the first time ever. It kind of surprised me a bit as I have never won these things. All I really did was wash it good and do the tires/wheels.

It's kinda nice to take home a little trophy of some kind once in a while, but my car is NOT a show car at all. It's a driver that I use pretty regularly. I personally don't get into the whole show car scene although when our club does it's twice annual charity shows, I usually wash it and put it in...mainly to support the club and our chosen charities. For me, it's nice to hang out with friends and walk around and just look at what everyone else has got. I run our club's FB page and we usually get a couple of inquiries from the "trophy hunters" who are trying to figure out what their chances are against their perceived competition. I suppose if that's what floats your boat, then sure, you can even have my trophy if you really want it. Last spring, I gave my dash plaque to some guy who was complaining that he didn't get one because we ran out before he got there.

I just don't see the point of chasing after some little $15 award and spending hours and hours of effort to win and then be mad if you don't actually win. Maybe that's just me. If that's what excites you then I guess there's nothing wrong with it, but please....don't be mad if someone doesn't pick your car. The folks who put these shows together work their butts off and spend a TON of time on this - if you don't get picked, just roll with it and try again next time. It's really all for fun (and usually charity) and I assure you - nobody is out to slight you.

 

I don't get NCRS shows. Basically a bunch of bone stock Corvettes which are primarily garage or trailer queens getting judged against each other? I get the "R" for restoration using stock parts, however I bet most of the later generations ( C5+) are just a bunch of original owner garage queens with 10K miles.

I enjoy shows that have stock, custom, modified, and resto-mods. More to see.

 

I can empathize even though I no longer do car shows…however I recently removed all four wheels from my daily driver in order to remove all the wheel weights and residue/glue. Then I washed and dried them…I wanted the tech to have a pristine canvas when he mounted and balanced the new tires. I despise dirty vehicles, lol.

 

I was right under that light pole in your photo, upper left corner, black C7Z with silver stripes with military tribute display in engine compartment. I did see your car, very impressive. The White Chocolate C7 in your modified section took best of show.

 

Hey, I just wanted the Red White and Blue first place trophies at Carlisle.

Otherwise, I agree with Elmer. Sit, talk with friends and car lovers, and most importantly, raise money for good causes. I have over a 100 trophies in my basement. Can’t even remember where most came from and which car it was for.

 

In the NCRS, the cars are being judged against the standard of originality, detailed in their judging manuals. Theoretically, every car entered in a judged NCRS meet could be awarded 'Top Flight'. The neighboring car on the field isn't the competition.

But yes, original owner garage queens with 10K miles do have a head start on earning an award.

From NCRS Judging Reference Manual:

Originality
The extent to which a component being judged conforms to the judging standard, in the following
areas:
C Configuration - The manner, in which components are shaped, molded, cast or
machined. Part number, casting mark/logo should be considered part of the
configuration
D Date - The degree to which the component date conforms to the logical sequence of
manufacture and typically observed GM supply sourcing intervals. The date may be
distinguished by means other than being stamped, cast, etc., into a component
C Completeness - The degree to which the component is totally present
I Installation - The degree to which the component is installed correctly
F Finish - The degree to which the component surface finish, gloss, texture, color, tint
and type conform to our judging standard