I've always supported a separate class, or judging, for trailered SHOW cars
- those that are almost NEVER driven. If not trophies, they tend to collect
dust anyway, maybe certificates of points against a standard. It takes
knowledgeable judges to be sure, but not having separate years for standards
judging would make it more competitive and less expensive for the host
organization.
Meaning, most point-judging advocates like to know what they need to do to
make their Chevelle better and aren't concerned so much about 'year' awards.
A restored 995-point 65 Chevelle 300 Deluxe is as good (relatively speaking)
as a restored 995-point 1970 LS6 convertible because it's judged against a
standard and not against a more 'popular' or 'desirable' year/model. Award
the top 3 or 5 (pick a number) points certificates/plaques/whatever. Maybe
one set for restored and one set for modified - regardless of year or
modifications made.
To be fair, the 'driven' classes might also have to include trailered cars
due to the distance they travel and logistics involved like bringing the
family along.I'm sure a trailer is the easiest way these owners can get to
an event and enjoy the time there. This participant would be judged with
driven cars with one stipulation. The mileage on the car would be recorded
for future events either at the event or even on the registration sheet. At
the next club's show, that entry must show a mileage increase of some
specified amount (500/1000 miles or some amount) to show it doesn't just
move between the trailer and the garage. A simple database or even a
spreadsheet would be all that's required by a club to maintain from year to
year with the information. With gas prices the way they are, I didn't drive
my old GR8PMKN every day but still drove it weekly and always to all the
shows. I can't afford a truck and trailer anyway - LOL.
I know ACES1 has an editorial in the current CW about this same subject
because it's been brought up to him and he's asking for member's input. Do
you "fix" something that isn't broken or do you entertain ideas of new ways
to grow? That's up to the club.
For non-point classes (i.e. participant voting), I do like ACES1's ideology
of 'Top 3' (or Top 'x') instead of 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards.
Dale McIntosh
67 El Camino
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Subject: [Chevelle-list] Trailered vs. Non-Trailered Cars at shows
Hey Guys,
I'm looking for some input from folks who trailer their cars and also those
who drive their cars to shows/events for competition.
Here's the question(s)..
Should event sponsors separate the trailered vs. the non-trailered cars on
the show field?
How would that make you trailered guys feel? Isolated? Would you just not
attend that show?
How about you "drivers"?
In the long run, would this cause more problems or solve them?
How are other event sponsors handling this?
This is an issue of which those who run a show faces over and over. We do
3-4 shows a year (some points driven, some not) and inevitably, after each
one I get quite a few inputs (well actually complaints) that this should be.
As far as I know, the late great chevy is the only show around that does
separate the two.
It's pretty well known that if you drive your car, in just about every case,
you cannot compete against a car this is trailered. The trailered car will
take home the trophy (or at least first place) in just about every case. A
driven car will show signs of wear, no matter how careful one is. Rock
chips, dirt, grime, discolored exhaust, etc. such is life.
In a points driven show this can be critical as a winner could be declared
by as little as 1 point. In a "participant Choice" or "Top 40" show, I
believe it still plays a part, but not as much.
Not trying to start a war here, but looking for some ideas and opinions.
You can reply offline if you wish your opinion not be made public.
Thanks
Donnie
President
Maryland Chevelle Club
