When will I learn?
Attended the "Vettes at the Port" entrants choice show this weekend at Cape Canaveral. A lot of you know how I keep my '86 and it has won it's share of judged shows but Cape Kennedy Corvette Club had some really neat trophies (wooden shuttles) and I thought maybe a second or third place? Great weather, good turn out and quite a few friends there. I was the first one there and as my competition pulled in, I looked them over. Not much competition, I thought until "he" pulled in. Raised his hood and chrome city popped out!!! Should be in Custom class, but no Custom class! Well, there goes 1st. place. "Baby" has 208/k miles on her and should receive some sympathy votes? Awards time and we didn't even get a third!!! Lunch was good tho............
That's it, no more peoples choice, entrants choice; only judged from now on. I don't care if Playboy bunnies are the trophy..... no more! :banghead: Kap got a third! |
pres, 'bout time you adopted my philosophy..............
"I've got a completely stock 2000, and the only reason I enter judged shows is to get a really great parking space." I spend my time looking at all of the cars there, and leave with as many trophies as I had when I went there.............none! On the plus side, you can't beat Florida for car show sites! There are some really great locations that have top shelf shows and it's always a pleasure to attend and see friends again. At least thats my 2 cents worth. Gotta admit that one of those trophies/awards would be a really cool addition to anyones display case though.......... Congrats to Ken on his win! Andy |
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You said everything I was about to say:thumbsup::thumbsup: When I went (I'll ride again!) I go for friends, food, view:dancer01: Congrats KAP:thumbsup: |
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Competitive drive
I understand where y'all are coming from but having been in sales for over 40 years I have that "drive" to close the sale! It carries over in my Corvette venue also. Somebody somewhere once said, "if you don't set out to win, why enter?" I am of that mind-set. Of course I love being around my friends and the settings but I want to win! But that's OK, Star doesn't get it either.............:shrug01:
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Andy :wavey: |
I'll go with Andy on this .:D
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If I'm go'n to Show,I'm go'n to Win! :thumbsup:
:D I've never shown my vette's though!!:shrug01: |
I guess I'm still in total agreement with Andy here.
Everyone has thier own reason(s) for attending a show. I go for the comaraderie, the food, atmosphere, and the ride. I go if it benefits a childrens or veterans charity (first and foremost), or another charity close to my heart. But, I've never owned a "show car" and probably never will. My next vette will be a "toy", something to play with on the weekends and when the weathers good:thumbsup:Not a DD and not a show piece (I don't have a garage anymore!) That said, I've been to a TON of shows, and I never expect to win. I'm happy they even let me in the gate at some of them:lmao: My "competitve spirit" doesn't manifest itself in my cars. I save it for business, training, fighting, teaching, things like that...and funnel it for better performance. When I'm hanging around my car buds, I'm "chillin'" and enjoyin' life:dancer01:, checkin' out the rides I can't afford and enjoying the scenery (yeah, all of it:D). Talk about some f**ked up stuff....I went to a Bradenton show a few years back, simply because it was a fundraiser for children. Took the 87 (those that had seen it understand that part alone), didn't clean it prior to arrival, and when I got there, just locked the doors and walked away. Went to Hooters and had spent time with friends, enjoyed the food, and just had a great time looking at the cars. Came out for the presentations....just wanted to support those that won...and damn if they didn't announce my name!!:eek: I'm like WTF? :shrug01: What just happened? I don't know? Go figure? But that one plaque means more to me than any of the Ronnie Setzer crap I ever got over the years....and it was totally unplanned.....:thumbsup: If you're competitive, then by all means, compete! Get in it to win it! But don't let it consume you and cost friendships an cause heartaches as I've seen in past cases:( Enjoy it and just remember...it's a car show, not a life support system:D:thumbsup: |
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