MV8 Car Show

sc cheesehead said:
folks, i think you're really over-reacting to this.

1. This is a judging format. It's being used to provide an objective evaluation that is quick and easy to apply. It's being used so that we don't have a repeat of last year's "marathon" judging exercise.

2. We're not looking for and don't expect to be judging 'concours' show cars! That's not the intent of the judging format. To repeat: The judging format that's being used is intended to provide an objective evaluation that is quick and easy to apply. If all the cars being shown have some scratches or swirls, or other cosmetic items, they'll all be in the same relative scoring range, much like our teachers used to do when they graded tests "on a curve."

3. If your car isn't 100% spotless in some areas, that doesn't mean you're out of contention. Not hardly. Nobody is going to be able to max out on the score sheets, nor do we expect them to. With the exception of two guys, everybody's going to be driving at least 100 miles to attend, and as far as i know, we all drive our cars on a regular basis; that means we're all going to be judged under the same conditions. I'm not aware of any "trailer queens" that are coming in specifically for the car show, so what's the worry?

4. Anybody that's competed in past mv car shows knows the routine as far as cleaning and detailing, and the same holds true for this year. Like any other show, attention to detail is important; and we're using a judging format that enables judges to objectively evaluate that attention to detail. Look at it this way: Would you prefer a judge evaulating you car as "really clean" or one that can assign points to quantify how clean it really is?

5. There is a people's choice award, as in the past. The attendees will get to vote on their favorite car, just as we've done at past events. Also, there will be a "best display" category, so those folks that have a great overall presentation will have that taken into consideration, just as we've done in the past.

6. One last thing (then i will get off my soap box). Mv car shows used to be about getting together, showing off your car, meeting and talking to fellow marauder owners. Are we now getting to the point that all that stuff is no longer important, and it's only the awards that we attend for? If that's where we've really gone, then imo, it's a pretty sad statement for the mm community.
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+1!!

I don't do car shows for the trophies, I've been to many many shows where I didn't win a thing. I go to show off my Marauder and to meet others that have a passion for their cars. I also get some good tips & ideas.
 
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Although I won't be able to come this year, I have participated in various car shows that were participant judged or with dedicated judges.

While I did win occasionally, I enjoyed prepping my car and looking, discussing the science/secret of detailing with the other entries. It was fun if you just put it in perspective.

Bluerauder has a worthy car so I would encourage him and others to participate in support of our club functions.

Drag racing is a little different since mechanical breakage car occur. In a car show there really is no down side, your car gets a beauty treatment regardless.

We're all Doom's tools anyway, so let's get out there and show the colors, Silver Birtch, Black, Deep Toredor Red, and Blue (the least of all colors).

Maybe Louisville?
 
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You guys are waaaayyyyy over thinking this!

Enter your cars and have some fun!

That's the whole point of this!
 
I remember when I used to take my Camaro SS to ChevyVette Fest, I was docked point for having dust on the top of the rear leather seats. I was told it did not come from the factory like that. And they tried to tell me my oil filter was wrong too and I had to prove to them that my mobile oil filter was correct since my car was ordered with the oil cooler and synthetic oil package which was an option for the SS in 1997. Some judging is a complete joke.
 
DOOM said:
You guys are waaaayyyyy over thinking this!

Enter your cars and have some fun!

That's the whole point of this!
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Are you planning on being there at MV8? Time is running out to get booked at the hotel and registered for the events.
 
DOOM said:
You guys are waaaayyyyy over thinking this!

Enter your cars and have some fun!

That's the whole point of this!
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I gotta agree with DOOM here. Forget the judging sheets and just enjoy spending some quality time cleaning up your Marauder. You'll be judged against cars from our family so don't get stressed out, enjoy. So what if you don't win a trophy, just enjoy the experience.

Sorry I won't be able to make it to MV8, guess I'll have to apply another coat of wax to the trophy I won at Carlisle. :D

Charlie, I just used the judging sheets and applied them to how I remember your BLUE and you got 837 points! Added points for you being a nice guy.
 
We are down to 3 days --after that any registrants will lose out on our HUGE discount at the HILTON---..So for those on the fence--

Hurry and fall our way and quickly..........
 
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