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Just go for the social gathering and a chance to meet up with other car people.... Leave the trophy chasing for those with ego problems, you'll end up having a lot more fun!!!!

Prepping for a show just takes cleaning, cleaning, and more cleaning!!!! A good wash and buff, maybe a bit of "Final Inspection" or other type quickie high gloss wax when you get there...

Take your lawn chairs, walk around and gather ideas, have fun!!!!

I agree 100 percent with Dave, make it a fun experience to just be with like-minded people and a chance to tell people about your car and what you have done. You will encounter tons of very nice people and maybe a few who are not so nice, but you have to learn to take them with a grain of salt.

I let comments people say roll off my back generally , you will get some comments by "experts" who feel the need to critique your car, and that will happen if you have a $ 500 beater or a $ 1 million dollar show car.........it is just human nature.........let it go when you encounter it.

As for trophies, they are highly over rated IMO. The first couple are fun, but after a while you get tired of dusting them. If you win something, great, if not, don't be disappointed. You have to realize that if 300 cars are showing and 5 trophies are given out, a whole lot of people are going to be in the same boat, and most of those cars will be knockouts.

Just make yourself available in case anyone wants to ask you something, but also take the time to walk the show and look at other people's cars and talk to them about their rides. You will find a car show is just like any other cross section of people, most are friendly and nice, and a few should take up golf.

Don