Car shows are getting pretty bad around here as well. I have learned, if they are done by a car club, forget about taking your XF. They will side with what their club likes. Charitable event car shows seems to be more fair. They just like all cars and pick what they like for whatever reason. Or, shows that have a 'modern muscle" category seems to work as well. But, I am sick of rat rods and old muscle cars. I grew up with old muscle cars, not impressed with that anymore. It's good to go see them, but the judging is the same. It's better to go and have fun and not worry about a win or not, so I only do charitable shows now. At least my entry fee goes to a good cause.