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thanks colorado i will remember that.

I agree with what everyone else has said. Taking a camera is a good idea as you might find something in or on someone else's ride you might want to try and in corporate on yours. For your sake I hope the weather stays nice.

Originally Posted by NTFDAY

I agree with what everyone else has said. Taking a camera is a good idea as you might find something in or on someone else's ride you might want to try and in corporate on yours. For your sake I hope the weather stays nice.

A camera is a great idea!!!! I generally spend most of my time roaming around, looking at cars, and talking with people and very little time babysitting my own. I used to listen to all the comments from others, but about all that does is point out the small minded people. I've never been to a show that I haven't learned something by looking at their cars.

To me having a car at a show is much like posting pictures here at CHR in the photo gallery. I will let my car stand on it's own merit. In both venues, generally the people who can "walk the walk" have evidence of their work and those who only "talk the talk" are generally lacking any evidence to back up the talk. Talk is cheap. Your car is very nicely done, those who want to nit pick or tell you everything you did wrong and how they would do it right are generally just there to talk....and lack any evidence of their own skills.....

Like previous advice, take some comfortable chairs, some refreshments and comfortable clothing and enjoy yourself. Check out the other rides, and note the ones that get the awards. You will soon learn what judges are looking for. The cleaner your car the better. As NTFDay said take a camera and take some pix. If I take my camera I usually end up taking several hundred photos. Years ago I would shoot at least 8 rolls of film at big NSRA/Goodguys events. (Thank God for digital as I was going broke.)

I have never sought an award, because I know that the is usually a lot of cars nicer than mine. If by chance I get one, so be it. But if I don't, all the better. I go for the sights and sounds and reward of seeing old friends and sharing good times with them. I have seen trophy hounds throw major tantrums when they don't get an award. They huff and puff, slam doors and squeal wheels to show their dissatisfaction. These people are not hobbyist like the rest of us. They're only in for the awards, and not the rewards of fellowship and friendship. Behaving like a buffoon is not an impression I want to be remembered for.

So go and enjoy yourselves and maybe your car will make a lasting impression......of the right kind.