Lack of Interest
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Re: Lack of Interest
I have been around for a long time. Some of you know me.
Here is my point of view.
Any show that has participant judging is for fun.
Plain and simple. Don't take it as a reflection of your car.
Even local shows. A 99% rare tan 4 door will get beat by a clean red convertible.
That's how participant judging works. People pick what they want to take home.
I have judged many nation events over the years.
It takes an average of 20 minutes to an hour on each car or more depending on the show.
The judges in these cases are judging specific cars they have real knowledge on. The car is judged against a set of standards not against another car.
As stated above. If you have specific work done a sign is a good idea then your peers can read what you have done and might be drawn in to look at it. When they see the workmanship they may be impressed and it may get you ballots.
Here is my point of view.
Any show that has participant judging is for fun.
Plain and simple. Don't take it as a reflection of your car.
Even local shows. A 99% rare tan 4 door will get beat by a clean red convertible.
That's how participant judging works. People pick what they want to take home.
I have judged many nation events over the years.
It takes an average of 20 minutes to an hour on each car or more depending on the show.
The judges in these cases are judging specific cars they have real knowledge on. The car is judged against a set of standards not against another car.
As stated above. If you have specific work done a sign is a good idea then your peers can read what you have done and might be drawn in to look at it. When they see the workmanship they may be impressed and it may get you ballots.
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From: Wisconsin
Re: Lack of Interest
I went to a local car show three successive years, once on my own and twice with a group of Crossfires, we paid our entry fee just like everyone else. It was run by a local club and they always seemed to pick up the prizes, with their names well known to the "In" crowd. A prize was given to a motor cycle that I deemed fit for the scrap heap, it was entered by one of the club members sons. People only looked at the club members cars/bikes it seems, the dice was loaded.
Our Crossfires never had a chance and barely were noticed. A Mustang that may have come from the factory floor that very day won a prize.
I had invitations every year to come along, this year no invitation, there was a draw for door prizes at the end of the awards ceremony and we did well there last year, we had six cars and we got six prizes, maybe that's why we were not asked back.
If there is a car show it has to be all inclusive or why bother to go. I never expected to get a prize but prizes went to poor entries.
Our Crossfires never had a chance and barely were noticed. A Mustang that may have come from the factory floor that very day won a prize.
I had invitations every year to come along, this year no invitation, there was a draw for door prizes at the end of the awards ceremony and we did well there last year, we had six cars and we got six prizes, maybe that's why we were not asked back.
If there is a car show it has to be all inclusive or why bother to go. I never expected to get a prize but prizes went to poor entries.
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I have the same experiences. There's a local club that charges $10 post entry, if you're not a member. I have no problem with that, in their for the enjoyment of hanging out with friends, and checking out other rides. However, the awards always go to the same owners, year after year, at every show they put on. I don't have a problem with that either. What really blows my mind, is there is one entry, a modern LX SRT, that had blizzaks on all four corners, salt and sand film layered on black paint, rear fender damage, never repaired in eight years now. He just so happens to be the son of the president of the club, and wins 1st prize every show, 7 shows a year. Doesn't even put any pride into his vehicle at all, just shows up. The kicker is, if you saw the competition in his class, your jaw would drop. The worst part, he won't even go up front to receive his 1st place plaque (majority of th he time), when announced at the end of the show, which is just disrespectful to others, especially in his class, which usually is anywhere from 15-80+ vehicles, depending which show.
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From: Rockland County, New York
Re: Lack of Interest
I want to thank all the members of CICCI. It was my first time attending, my wife and I had a blast. Everyone was friendly and if you wanted to talk shop there were plenty of others to converse with. My opinion, awards are nice but memories and friendships are what will keep events like this and all the others going.
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Re: Lack of Interest
[QUOTE=Sadjetsfan;872592, want to thank all the members of CICCI. It was my first time attending, my wife and I had a blast. Everyone was friendly and if you wanted to talk shop there were plenty of others to converse with. My opinion, awards are nice but memories and friendships are what will keep events like this and all the others going.[/QUOTE]
Agreed. So my question is, why have the get together at Carlisle? There is a 3 day "Bloomsburg Nationals" in August at the Bburg Fairground which is a much nicer venue, much easier access, 2 miles from Rte 80, plenty of nice accommodations. The grounds are as flat as a pool table, good food vendors and we would only have about 800 cars to see of all kinds. I am sure that if we could have about 20 or more commitments, there would be no problem having a reserved area.
Agreed. So my question is, why have the get together at Carlisle? There is a 3 day "Bloomsburg Nationals" in August at the Bburg Fairground which is a much nicer venue, much easier access, 2 miles from Rte 80, plenty of nice accommodations. The grounds are as flat as a pool table, good food vendors and we would only have about 800 cars to see of all kinds. I am sure that if we could have about 20 or more commitments, there would be no problem having a reserved area.
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