I didn't take the message the same way.
I thought it was more of a complaint about the entry fee costs.
Essentially that all the non contenders were chipping in to buy the winners
trophys.
I can understand that.
My cars will not ever win show awards.
Personally I like looking at the drivers much more than the prize contenders.
I also like the idea of a car MEET instead of a car show.
You can have a show and give awards . . . but if you want the daily drivers on
the display field . . . don't charge $25 for the privilage.
Scott Tilton
TR6 everyday in Leesburg, VA
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Date: Wed, 8 May 2002 17:12:05 -0400
From: "Fred Thomas" <vafred@erols.com>
Subject: Re: Car shows- slight rant
> Went to a British car show in Wadsworth, Oh. this weekend. Lots of
> killer cars on display. Again I parked my TR4a out in the lot with the
> riffraff. Paid walk in admission which seemed to be on the honor system. I
> think people that run these things should consider letting all marquee
cars
> park by model in the show area. They can separate " show " and "display"
> easily. Maybe have the " display " types pay 1/2 entry fee of the show
cars.
> I don't see ever being able to get my car up to the level that the
show
> winners achieve, it's beyond my financial status, but I think it would do
the
> LBC hobby good and promote camaraderie to include those of us who are out
> there in the driver category.
> I would love to hear from as many people as possible on this thought.
> Maybe there's something I'm missing.
>
> Wannabe
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Dave, I've never been to any show that refused any car from being shown,
regardless of it's condition, most shows even have a award for most
improvement, there are lots of drivers that leave their car in the parking
lot, and why I have no idea, they should all be on the field in any & every
condition, being a driver is sure better than in the crushers yard, be proud
it's on the road, I know most everyone I know feels the same way, drive
it/show it "FT"
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