[Rachelsdad]

Originally Posted by 67drake

I did NOT deserve this! Me and my wife do tons of volunteer work locally, I think this had more to do with things than my car.

Congrats (anyway); beautiful car.

It is routinely said at my local AACA chapter meetings that there are two types of owners of show cars: those to whom "The Trophy" means everything, and those to whom it means nothing (or very little). I suppose this is true of points-judged events, but there is another layer when it comes to popular vote, which adds two more types: those who just want a fair assessment by the voters of the car on its own merits, and those who are stuck on the "popularity contest."

I was talking to a fellow last year who was absolutely incensed when he attended a local show and where he knew everyone there and then received no award (he did have a nice car, but as we know, "nice" is always subjective for popular vote). I kind of shrug those things off.

In your case, I completely understand your sentiment. You almost need to have someone else enter the car for you so that "you" are not the one being judged. LOL

In any case, the car is beautiful, and likely deserving of some award. 😉

[67drake]

Originally Posted by Rachelsdad

Congrats (anyway); beautiful car.

It is routinely said at my local AACA chapter meetings that there are two types of owners of show cars: those to whom "The Trophy" means everything, and those to whom it means nothing (or very little). I suppose this is true of points-judged events, but there is another layer when it comes to popular vote, which adds two more types: those who just want a fair assessment by the voters of the car on its own merits, and those who are stuck on the "popularity contest."

I was talking to a fellow last year who was absolutely incensed when he attended a local show and where he knew everyone there and then received no award (he did have a nice car, but as we know, "nice" is always subjective for popular vote). I kind of shrug those things off.

In your case, I completely understand your sentiment. You almost need to have someone else enter the car for you so that "you" are not the one being judged. LOL

In any case, the car is beautiful, and likely deserving of some award. ��

Thanks.
Yes, I mean I’m flattered that I won, but not really sure mine was “Best in Show” worthy, then to win every class except for “Best Truck” is actually kind of embarrassing. I would imagine guys with a nicer car would be irked seeing me win all 3 classes.
BUT, I talked to the guy running the car show for the festival, and told him next year my wife and I would actually like to sponsor the show, and buy all the trophies. We have a business in town, and another one ( a pizza joint with an old 50’s diner theme) currently in the works. If this is the case I won’t even put a number on my car, I’ll just have it sitting there.