Originally posted by SVT PETE:
I have to completely disagree with your thinking.
6 classes x 3 places = 18 awards
20 Contours were there. 18 out of 20 get awards? That's pretty lame IMHO.
In addition, IIRC, the first year I went there were over 30 Contours. Each year our attendance has dropped. So let's say 2006 thre might be less than 20. There might be more awards than cars. Makes no sense whatsoever.
There should be three classes:
95-97
98-00
SVT
9 awards = almost 1/2 get awards
What we need to do is make sure that everyone parks in the appropriate section for judging purposes.
your last part about 9 awards=almost 1/2 get awards, if thats the focus, then go to cruise-ins and top 30/40 shows, bigger shows will only cater to the "show" vehicles. we do try to keep everyone happy, but you can only go so far. there is nothing wrong with sticking the SVT class with the 98-00 class, just make sure the judge knows the difference between an SVT and a standard Contour 98-00. There are more than enough Integras from 91-04 at ITB, but they are broke down into 3 classes, based on modifications to the car, so you are ultimately placed in Mild/Wild/Extreme. Get the attendance back up and make the vehicles show presentable and you will see better break-down of classes. remember, more attandence=more money to do more things(buy trophies).
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