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Don't bother entering a modern car in any car show where the majority of entries are classic cars. The winners are pre-determined because the hosts and select car owners all run in the same social or business circles.
Classic car shows seem to always devolve into a cliche circle jerk of good ol' boys, most of which never restored anything with their own two hands.
Some of the absolute worst are law enforcement charity car shows hosted by local businesses (usually body shops).
Classic car shows seem to always devolve into a cliche circle jerk of good ol' boys, most of which never restored anything with their own two hands.
Some of the absolute worst are law enforcement charity car shows hosted by local businesses (usually body shops).
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I notice a theme of the photos you took. 
I agree that a lot of shows will have predetermined winners and you will see a lot of the same cars/guys that are part of a club. Often there is a club associated with the show which helps out with organizing the event.
I never enter a show with the intent of winning anything since my car is a driver and probably has bugs plastered all over it, but rather raise funds for the charity or share my vehicle witch isn't your typical Ford, Chevy or Mopar you see at every show.
Have had lots of great conversations with people, let kids sit in the car for pictures and even a few adults. That's how you keep interest in the hobby.
The show I was at today had categories for modern cars, they were all bought, not built. Yeah anyone can buy a Mustang, Camero, Corvette or pickup and slap some Amazon purchases on it. But there are others there that put time and effort into thier rides and it's great to have discussions with them.
The shows are all in what you make it.
I agree that a lot of shows will have predetermined winners and you will see a lot of the same cars/guys that are part of a club. Often there is a club associated with the show which helps out with organizing the event.
I never enter a show with the intent of winning anything since my car is a driver and probably has bugs plastered all over it, but rather raise funds for the charity or share my vehicle witch isn't your typical Ford, Chevy or Mopar you see at every show.
Have had lots of great conversations with people, let kids sit in the car for pictures and even a few adults. That's how you keep interest in the hobby.
The show I was at today had categories for modern cars, they were all bought, not built. Yeah anyone can buy a Mustang, Camero, Corvette or pickup and slap some Amazon purchases on it. But there are others there that put time and effort into thier rides and it's great to have discussions with them.
The shows are all in what you make it.
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Really like the style and looks of the 55-56 Mercury's!
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And just like that, I get a trophy!
It was a sponsors trophy and surprised the heck out of me. I've been going to this show at the church/grade school I attended as a kid, for about 7 yrs and maybe got 1 door prize. Not part of any group there and didn't even know anyone at the show besides my dad. I had the only foreign car which isn't unusual at the shows I attend. I did put a smile on a lot of kids faces by letting them sit in the drivers seat. I asked one dad if his kids wanted to sit in the car and he says sure and climbs in.
I said, I meant your kids.
Thing on the steering wheel did creep out one mom and her kid. She asked if I had any other body parts in the car. I told her don't look in the trunk. 
I'm on a roll here as the last 3 shows I've won a 50/50, a door prize and now a trophy.
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I've always been intrigued by the VW "Thing" and wanted one of these classics but it never worked out. Great win!And just like that, I get a trophy!
It was a sponsors trophy and surprised the heck out of me. I've been going to this show at the church/grade school I attended as a kid, for about 7 yrs and maybe got 1 door prize. Not part of any group there and didn't even know anyone at the show besides my dad. I had the only foreign car which isn't unusual at the shows I attend. I did put a smile on a lot of kids faces by letting them sit in the drivers seat. I asked one dad if his kids wanted to sit in the car and he says sure and climbs in.
I'm on a roll here as the last 3 shows I've won a 50/50, a door prize and now a trophy.
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