Instead of a "trailer queen" class you can have a "driven" class that people
can enter, it sounds better. I don't have the cash to buy a truck and trailer
and I enjoy driving my old cars. I guess if I spent 6 figures to paint one
then I would want to trailer it too so I have nothing against them, I just
don't have the income to support it. I have stopped going to shows except for
a couple each year and usually attend a Saturday night cruise 2 or 3 times each
month. This year I have been on the Power Tour and will be at Daytona for the
Turkey Fest and a trailer would be a PITA to deal with.
Bob Haggard
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> Subject: [Chevelle-list] Trailered vs. Non-Trailered Cars at shows
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> 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
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