Car Show Ideas? Options

[turbohcar]

Hey all. I had a thought today and hope that maybe some of you might help me with it. I've been thinking of putting together a car show. There aren't all that many over the summer here and I'd like to contribute to the scene. I don't have final approval on anything yet so it's all up in the air right now. There are several different vendors that I know would be willing to contribute. Don't think you can't come just because your car isn't up to snuff for car shows. This is one for everybody and my car, scratches, scuffs, and dings will be in it too.

Here's the details:
Where- Leroy, IL Dollar General parking lot
When- Sept. 30th 2006 4pm-dark
Who- multiple area forums and car enthusiasts alike
Why- to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and have a good time!
How much- $5 entry fee benefiting JDRF

Myself and a good friend of mine, Steve work at Advance Auto Parts in Bloomington, IL together. Steve has also offered to help with it and will be running the video camera and arranging for prizes. This month at Advance we are selling paper "shoes" to raise money for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to help find a cure. I figured we could do something special for it and incorporate a car show. I plan on having awards 1st through 3rd in each of 6 classes. The class titles are still under review so post if you have any ideas.

GM Performance
Ford Performance
Mopar Performance
Classics/Restorations/Stock Class
Trucks/SUV/Minivans
Sport Compacts

Three judges will be selected with varying degrees of automobile knowledge and will have ultimate decision on discrepancies.

Any and all comments welcome. I've never put together a car show before so if you've got any suggestions, lets hear 'em! And of course, if this works out I'd like to put dsmcentral.com down as one of the sponsors if anything just for the publicity. Thanks.

[The Iron Goat]

Let me explain for all you nay-sayers: the car is in poor shape right now. Many parts should have been replaced instead of reattached. I rushed my work, and have produced a bad vehicle. This isn't a "i'm not happy with the layout of my vacuum hoses and i want to paint a few things" reason. More of a "the suspension, brake, and drivetrain components need some serious attention, and many other rusted and worn parts need rehabbed" thing. Mock and jab if you will, but it was those types of comments that pursuaded me to put it together as it sits.