Table of Contents

Introduction

About The Author

PART I - THE BASICS OF A CAR SHOW

Why Have A Show?

What Kind of Show?

All About Classes

PART II - ORGANIZING A CAR SHOW

Planning Your Show

Location, Location, Location

Show Rules

Choosing Classes

Judges, or Ballots?

Setting Up

Utilizing Sponsors

Award Ceremony

PART III - OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Registration

Vendors

Spectators

Facilities

Goody Bags, Ribbons, Dash Plaques

Raffles & Door Prizes

Silent Auctions

Car Corral

Swap Meet?

Entertainment - Music, Events

Kid Control

Parking/Traffic Control

Volunteers & Show Staff

Advertising

Photography

Choosing Awards

Cleaning Up

Record Keeping

PART IV - JUDGING

Peer Balloting

Judge Qualifications

Standard Points System

Judges Vehicles

PART V - HOW TO WIN

Knowing Your Vehicle's Weak & Strong Points

Know Your Class

Effective Presentation (Display)

What Judges Look For

Checklist - Spiffing Up

Arrive On Time

APPENDIX I - Class Definitions

APPENDIX II - Forms

Vendor Registration

Vehicle ID Sheet

Vehicle Registration Sheet

Ballots

Points Judging Sheet

APPENDIX III - The 10 Commandments (Car Show Participants)

APPENDIX IV - Resources/Suppliers