The difference between a show car and a driver is an enclosed trailer. Drivers are not found on or in a trailer, unless they are broke. Show cars are not found on the road, unless a trailer is not allowed in an event they are attending. (I have seen a number of show cars parked on side of the road broken down because someone didn't put it together real good ).

You can have a $15k paint job, plenty of digital stuff and billet and still be a driver. I know several who do, even on trips of hundreds of miles. They arrive dirty, but with soap, water, a bunch of towels and some TLC, they clean up real nice. If you are afraid of a paint chip or if you can't afford to fix the chips, then trailer it (or leave it in the garage). If you are physically incapable of driving it to long distance shows, trailer it. But if you are not physically handicapped and you long for the true pleasure of driving and ownership, get in, turn the key, and head out on that hiway.