Best in show?

[JaySVX]

Just an idea, but what about some sort of best in show contest. There can be like first, second, third place for say nicest looking, mechanical modifications, etc. If we somehow got together a panel of 3 non-partial judges that could rate all the cars, it would be cool. I wasn't thinking any sort of specific prizes or anything, but a ribbon or something would be cool for each place, maybe a certificate, or something of that nature. Just an idea...

[It's Just Eric]

Yeah, I had toyed with that idea a while back, but as a picture / timeslip entry contest type deal using poles, so other members could vote. It didnt catch on too well...I recieved one timeslip and pictures from like... one person. Though Im sure an in person Reading thing would work a heck of alot better. Ill take dibs on judge / organizer guy
I also had an idea for a fund raising photoshoot I was toying around with for like..sunday morning, but Id need a better camera first. Mabey we could colaberate something

[svxxx26]

Originally Posted by JaySVX

Just an idea, but what about some sort of best in show contest. There can be like first, second, third place for say nicest looking, mechanical modifications, etc. If we somehow got together a panel of 3 non-partial judges that could rate all the cars, it would be cool. I wasn't thinking any sort of specific prizes or anything, but a ribbon or something would be cool for each place, maybe a certificate, or something of that nature. Just an idea...

I like that idea a lot, had been thinking of posting something along those lines. Give us some incentive to get these cars looking their best. Keep it simple, and keep the prizes simple too - a ribbon or certificate.

[ensteele]

It sounds interesting. We need some guidelines though.

[Crazy_pilot]

Mine will win "Rustiest SVX still on the road".








I hate salt............

[Earthworm]

Originally Posted by Crazy_pilot

Mine will win "Rustiest SVX still on the road".

I hate salt............

Don't count on it. I've seen a few bad SVX's. Mine's not getting any better either.

[svxxx26]

Originally Posted by ensteele

It sounds interesting. We need some guidelines though.

I think we should keep it in the realm of appearance. If we get into best mods or the like, it's going to be highly subjective. My thinking is to keep it fun and not too serious, get some competitive juices going and add some interest. I saw a lot of people waxing their cars at Reading this year, and quite a few pristine cars - it would be nice to give them some recognition.

[It's Just Eric]

John hoffman needs some competition this year...Lol

We can have very simple categories...Best condition stock(This would be the car with the least wear and tear, stock.Not necicarily the most polished), cleanest, most tastefully modified(This would be things like bumpers, lips, mabey paint scheme, that sort of thing), and best overall (This would include cleanlyness, condition of parts, mechanical and other modifications, ect. OR could be an exceptionally good stock car)
I think anything much more than that would be overcomplicating it. Do like a first prize and runner up for each category..Prizes could include raffle tickets, framed certificates, ribbons..mabey even some car detailing supplies

Like I said, im all for helping such an award thing

[Hocrest]

Since my car is far from being eligible for any of those, I'll volunteer to help with this also.

[svxistentialist]

Originally Posted by It's Just Eric

John hoffman needs some competition this year...Lol

We can have very simple categories...Best condition stock(This would be the car with the least wear and tear, stock.Not necicarily the most polished), cleanest, most tastefully modified(This would be things like bumpers, lips, mabey paint scheme, that sort of thing), and best overall (This would include cleanlyness, condition of parts, mechanical and other modifications, ect. OR could be an exceptionally good stock car)
I think anything much more than that would be overcomplicating it. Do like a first prize and runner up for each category..Prizes could include raffle tickets, framed certificates, ribbons..mabey even some car detailing supplies

Like I said, im all for helping such an award thing

I have a suggestion for simplification that you can take or leave.

Having been involved with Classic Car clubs and competitions for many years, I know there is plenty of room for dissent if the rules are not absolute.

Use two categories only, with First Prize and Runner-up in each.

Category 1 is Best Original Car, or best Stock if you Americans prefer.

Category 2 is Best Modified Car.

These two classifications are mutually exclusive. A car is only Original or Stock if everything on it is OEM. If you change the radio, it's Modified.

Modified could be a very tasty almost original car with new wheels, or it could be a ThunderSaloon with 500hp and racing skirts. Once it's modified, it's Modified.

These should be easy enough to judge.

Joe