November 9th, 2024

How the vehicles will be judged in our 2023 BAC Veterans Day Car Show: First and foremost, we want to thank our participants and spectators for supporting our veterans in our 17th annual Veterans Weekend Car Show “Heroes & Hot Rods”.

The judging information below will be the guidelines we will use to judge all registered vehicles, using a 70 point total scoring system. It is our intention to have 2 person judging teams judging one or more classes approximately between 10:00AM and 1:30PM. All vehicles in a specific class are judged by the same judging team for fairness & equity in scoring. No judges will be judging a class in which their own vehicle is entered. Award presentations will begin approximately at 3:00PM in front of the Bastrop Historical Museum at the corner of Main and Pine Streets, by the DJ stage. You are not required to be with your vehicle during the judging, however it is good to be available in case the judges require some assistance or information. They will not discuss results or deductions with the participants. Please be aware the judges have a time constraint and do not have time to carry on conversations with the owner. All decisions of the judges will be final. Once your vehicle has been judged a business card will be placed under the driver’s side windshield wiper or placed on the dashboard in front of the steering wheel. To it make fair and equal to all our participants we do not judge Build Photos/Books, Props/Display Items, or Previous Awards – However we do encourage and enjoy them, so please feel free to display them.

Please note our judges to properly judge all participants vehicles in the categories listed below you must have the following: Your placard placed in plain view (window or dashboard on driver’s side). Your Hood and Trunk open. At least one side window down but preferably both side windows down.

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EXTERIOR (Maximum Points 25)

Body – Panel Fit, Dents, Waves, and Evident Repairs

Paint Quality – Smoothness Lack of; Scratches, Nicks, and Orange Peel

Condition of Bright Work & Glass, Trim, Door Handles, and Moldings

Tires, Wheels, or Hub Caps – Matching, Condition, Detail, and Wear

Overall Appearance – Cleanliness, Detail, and Quality of Workmanship

INTERIOR (Maximum Points 25)

Hardware – Dash, Instruments, Console, Steering Wheel, Etc.

Upholstery – Seats, Door Panels, Headliner, Etc.

Carpet, Mats, and Floor Treatments

Trunk/Cargo Area – Cleanliness, Detail, and Spare Tire

Overall Appearance - Cleanliness, Detail, and Quality of Workmanship

ENGINE (Maximum Points 20)

Cleanliness – No Oil, Water Spots, Debris, Rust, Etc.

Paint – Engine, Firewall, Fenders

Assembly - Detail in Plumbing & Wiring Routing

Overall Appearance – Cleanliness, Detail, and Quality of Workmanship

AWARDS

Awards will be distributed for each class, pending the number of the class entries, at approximately 3:00PM. Various specialty awards will be given out as well including Best in Show, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Engine, Presidential Sponsors Choice, Veterans Choice and Favorite Chevrolet, Mopar and Ford. The Best of Awards will be determined after all the judging has been completed. A Vehicle may place in their class and win a Best of Award, but not multiple Best of Awards.

Note: The Bastrop Area Cruisers Club vehicles are on “display only” in a designated club area. We encourage every car show participant to cast a vote on your favorite BAC choice using the ballot given to you at check in.