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Old Jan 12, 2026 | 12:47 PM
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So there is a local group here in S. Florida called Dee's Road Rascals who do car shows once a month or so. Usually is the same people there, but some nice hotrods and customs as well as newer cars. Cost $15 to enter to have your car judged. It's all fun, part of the money does go to charity. Usually they have like 20 trophies to give out and there is 19 cars there, so everyone gets one!
Entered my car this past Sunday, figured I show off my new skirts and engine compartment bits.

Well I WON a Top 10 Trophy! WOW, I was so proud. The best thing that has happened to me this year! YIPPIE!!!

As great as it was, it was short lived. When I got home I figured out why I got a trophy. I think they were trying to get rid of all the ones with the Typo! Scroll down to see





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Originally Posted by bassmobile
So there is a local group here in S. Florida called Dee's Road Rascals who do car shows once a month or so. Usually is the same people there, but some nice hotrods and customs as well as newer cars. Cost $15 to enter to have your car judged. It's all fun, part of the money does go to charity. Usually they have like 20 trophies to give out and there is 19 cars there, so everyone gets one!
Entered my car this past Sunday, figured I show off my new skirts and engine compartment bits.

Well I WON a Top 10 Trophy! WOW, I was so proud. The best thing that has happened to me this year! YIPPIE!!!

As great as it was, it was short lived. When I got home I figured out why I got a trophy. I think they were trying to get rid of all the ones with the Typo! Scroll down to see




That's what happens when you get charged by the letter.
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Old Jan 12, 2026 | 01:06 PM
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Hey, who cares what the date says? You got a trophy. Congrats.

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Old Jan 12, 2026 | 01:46 PM
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Old Jan 12, 2026 | 03:23 PM
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So many trophies. Hope you have extra storage area. You did put a lot into your C8. Congrat's!
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Old Jan 12, 2026 | 06:32 PM
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Congratulations! It's always great to win something.
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Old Jan 12, 2026 | 06:33 PM
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You got a trophy and it was well deserved.
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Old Jan 12, 2026 | 06:41 PM
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Sweet, and Dee's always puts on great shows, look for her on Facebook.
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Congratulations,a win is a win.
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Old Jan 12, 2026 | 08:55 PM
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If the typo really bothers you I’m sure you could have a local engraving shop make your new name badge for next to nothing.

regardless, Congrats!
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Originally Posted by Schneidz
If the typo really bothers you I’m sure you could have a local engraving shop make your new name badge for next to nothing.

regardless, Congrats!
Actually I just find it funny! I would never get it fixed!
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Old Jan 12, 2026 | 11:40 PM
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You've got a great looking C8 - that's a fact. Congrats on the award.
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Old Jan 13, 2026 | 04:33 AM
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I have my own feelings about entering currently made cars in a car show, but it does feel good winning a trophy
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I have my own feelings about entering currently made cars in a car show, but it does feel good winning a trophy
There are car shows and there are car showings (cars and coffee, just showing for fun, no trophies). The only one of the former that I participate in is one we have at work annually. I’ve been to our work car show six or so times with four different cars (2 C6, a C7, and now a C8). It took a rapid blue C8 to finally bring home the trophy.
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Congrats on the win! Awesome looking car! Love the rapid blue and sorry to see that this color has been retired.
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Enjoy it while you can. Soon the paparazzi will be following you everywhere. It is not as glamorous as it sounds.
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Originally Posted by MIKEZ51
Congratulations,a win is a win.
Ask any vetter, any REAL vetter. It doesnt matter if you win by a letter or a word. Winning is winning.

Congrats OP.
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