It seems we are working on a different paradigm than show organizers and some entrants. I love Spitfires, all Spitfires. Spotless restored ones, clean original ones, "uprated" ones (from DGV Webers to Chevy engine swaps), rusty ones, All Spitfires. They all have their place in our Spitfire society. Unfortunately, shows don't think like us or reward all the different types of owners. I think it is partly our fault that we are looked down upon by other TR's and British cars. If only one or two Spits show up at a show allowing them to let us believe their attitudes. Image if at a show there were more Spits than MGB's or TR6's? Would they take notice? Of course. Not to mention that we would be molding the attitude of future LBC owners. I am a bit of a hypocrite as I never show my Spit. I don't understand competing in a contest that is based on someone's opinion. Jim Clark and had this very discussion at the Townsend show last weekend. Should a not-so-perfect, but original car beat a perfect, overly restored car with Webers and non-factory paint. I suppose that is up to the judges. As soon as my car is "reliable" I will have it in shows for not other reason but to have another Spit in line. So what is the solution? Have our own show with our own values? NASS (North Amer. Spitfire Squadron) is doing just that June 14-16 at Mid Ohio Racetrack. There will be another Triumph show going on at the same time but they have decided to compete among themselves in attempts to keep things fair. They are encouraging all Spitfires, any condition to be there lined up. In fact, they are giving out trophies for "Daily Drivers" as well as "Trailer Queens" among others. The only stipulaton is that the car has to be able to drive into the show area. Trailer it there or push it there, doesn't matter. More info can be found at http://www.wvbscc.org/nass/nass2002.html John
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