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JUNIOR OPEN CLASS

For ages one through twelve years. Open to any style of motor vehicle of any scale.  All work on the model must be done by the entrant.

TEEN OPEN CLASS

For ages thirteen through nineteen years.  Open to any style of motor vehicle of any scale.  All work on the model must be done by the entrant.

ADULT / CHILD

A joint project between an adult and a child age twelve or under.  The child must be responsible for at least half of the finishing and construction work.  Open to any style of motor vehicle of any scale.

ADULT CLASSES

For ages twenty through infinity.  Entrants from younger age groups may compete in the adult classes if they desire.  All work must be done by the entrant.

1. Out of Box ... Built from kit parts only. no parts swapping or aftermarket allowed. Paint, foil , decals and flocking are allowed.Filler may be used to correct "sink" marks or other manufacturing flaws. Kit instructions must be displayed with entry. 2. Modified Out of Box ...Built to follow Out of Box rules, However parts from any other kit may be used if unmodified and documented. No aftermarket parts allowed. The base kit's instruction sheet and a list of swapped parts must be displayed with entry. 3. Showroom Stock... Factory produced vehicles as they were when new.  Paint, upholstery, body trim, and all other details must replicate stock items.  Factory available options are OK.  Documentation, such as dealer brochures, magazine articles, etc. (copies OK) must be on hand to show authenticity.  4. Street Rod... Vehicles from 1948 and earlier which display a stock or nearly stock production body with modified or enhanced engine, chassis, and interior features. 5. Street Machine... Vehicles from 1949 and later which display a stock or nearly stock production body with modified or enhanced engine, chassis, and interior features. 6. Mild Custom... Vehicles from any era which display up to three modifications to the body that personalize the appearance of the vehicle.  7. Wild Custom... Vehicles from any era which display at least three major modifications to the body that give the vehicle a distinct and unique appearance. ( ie; Chop, Channel, Section, Pancake. )   8. Nostalgia Custom... Customized vehicles from the pre 1970s era built in the style of the day.  May be mild or wild.  Modifications and parts from later eras are not allowed to be incorporated into the vehicle 9. Lowrider... Vehicles with paint, interiors, chassis, etc. which replicate the lowrider style.  Static models only.  No working dance/hop models. 10 . Tuner.. Any  American or Foreign vehicle with 4 or 6 cylinder motor built to replicate the latest  Tuner style. 11. NASCAR... A replication of any actual or imaginary NASCAR or BUSCH series vehicle. 12. Pro Drag... Post 1970's era straight line competition vehicles equipped with open, flip-up or lift off bodies and quarter panels. Includes dragsters, funny cars, pro stock, pro mod, exhibition cars, etc. 13. Nostalgia Drag... Drag vehicles in the style of the pre-70s era.  Includes early dragsters, gassers, altered wheelbase funny cars, altereds & roadsters, etc.  14. Other Competition... Competition vehicles other than drag or NASCAR.  Includes land speed, Indy cars, sprint cars, midget racers, monster trucks, etc. 15. Light Commercial... Service vehicles such as delivery, police, fire & rescue, etc. with 1 ton or less capacity. Should have appropriate markings. 16. Heavy Commercial... Service vehicles such as trucking, construction, fire & rescue, & others with over 1 ton capacity. Should have appropriate markings. 17. Small Scale... Must be 1:26 scale or smaller sized.   No restrictions on type of motor vehicle. 18. Large Scale... Must be 1:23 scale or larger sized.  No restrictions on type of motor vehicle. 19. Pro Street... Competition-inspired but street legal vehicles modeled in the pro street style. 20. Curbside... Model which does not employ an opening hood, doors, or trunk, and is not meant to display engine or chassis detail.  Judged as if parked at the curb, without access to the underside.  21. Slammer... Model which does not employ an opening hood, doors, or trunk, and the interior is fully enclosed by a top and blacked-out windows.  Typically lowered or "slammed" stance hides any view of the chassis.  Judged for visual impact only. 22. Diorama... A scene or display that depicts a specific moment in time or tells a story.  Any operational elements needing electricity must be powered by batteries located within or near the entry.  Electric power will not be made available to any entrant.   For dioramas over 2 ft. in dimension, make arrangements with the contest organizers.  23. Motorcycle..Any 2 or 3 wheeled vehicles, any  scale. 24. Formula 1 / Grand Prix (Masten Gregory Memorial) - all scales...Any vehicle from 1906 forward that has competed in a Formula One or Grand Prix race as defined by the FIA. 25.  Closed Fender Road Racing - all scales - Le Mans, Sports Racing, Can-Am, USRRC, IMSA, SCCA, etc...Any closed fender road racing vehicle that has raced at Le Mans, Sebring, Daytona 24 Hours, etc. or in one of these series from any year. 26. Miscellaneous... Any vehicle that somehow does not fit into any other class. 27.Works in Progress... Any type or scale of model in-progress, and / or in  primered state. Not more than 75% complete.

All contest models must be the product of the entrants own craftsmanship.  Models may be picked up by Judges for closer inspection.  If your model needs special handling, note it on the entry form and contact an event Judge or Chairman.

MASTER AWARDS

BEST ENGINE        BEST DETAIL       BEST PAINT BEST INTERIOR (DON GOODMAN AWARD) BEST FORD        BEST CHEVY        BEST MOPAR BEST FOREIGN                BEST OF THE REST BEST THEME (ORPHANS)          LONG DISTANCE VIP'S CHOICE                PEOPLES CHOICE HEARTLAND NATIONALS CHAMPION

CONTEST TIP

Judges cannot be expected to be familiar with every kit or every vehicle ever produced.  Any information you can share with them about the finer aspects of your model will insure that those things will not be overlooked.  So, the best thing you can do to get your model judged favorably, besides building it well, is to type or print a stat sheet listing what you did to build your model and how you did it.  List kits and parts used, details, techniques used , any modifications, anything at all about your model.  This goes for all classes from box stock to primer projects. A 4x6 note card is good to use, or use the space provided on the registration slip.