FOR ALL SHOWS
judged vehicle check in is between 7:30AM and 10:30AM, any vehicles checked in after 10:30AM MAY NOT BE JUDGED, although they may be exhibited as a non-judged entrant. Vehicle admission price is $20 per vehicle with driver and one passenger, additional passengers pay the standard spectator fee of the show, kids under 12 free. There is no pre-registration discount.
Our shows (except street fairs) are judged in multiple classes. Some larger shows such as the Summer AutoFest™ (Sears Hicksville) will be awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each class. Other shows will award one trophy per class to the 1st Place winner in each There may also be special sponsored trophies as well as a People's Choice award and Best in Show at various shows.
All entrants are judged against the score sheet on the vehicle's own merits not against or in relation to another vehicle. Each judged vehicle is asigned points on a 100 point scale based on a multitude of factors. Also, we recommed you read this letter from our head judge Bob Ilardi which should also answer many of your questions.
Street Fair shows are "Spectator's Choice" with trophies going to the top winners based on spectator votes. There will be NO peer judging allowed so as to prevent "padding" of the votes. The number of trophies varies depending on the street fair.
New York AutoFest Best in Series Award
We're pleased to announce that 2011 will mark the first year of the New York AutoFest Best in Series Award. All vehicles entered and judged at our 2011 shows will be eligible for this award regardless of class. It is based on a vehicle's total points accumulated at all shows attended. The award is based on the vehicle, not the owner, so if you have two vehicles their points will be counted separately. Here's how it will work:
At judged shows - total judging points including tie breaker extra points
At spectator voting shows such as street fairs - 10 points for 1st place
Additional points:
Overall Best in Show - 10 additional points
Other Bests such as Best Paint, Best Engine, etc. - 5 additional points
All other awards such as company or sponsor picks - 2 additional points
In order to be properly credited you MUST print your name, email, and vehicle CLEARLY on the judging sheet and indicate you are participating in the competition. There are no special sign up forms, just indicating you wish to participate is all you need to do. If you do not indicate membership we cannot be responsible for missing points. Points will be accumulated throughout the show season at all New York AutoFest shows and updated on our website within a few days of each show.
The winner will be announced and a really cool one-of-a-kind trophy will be awarded at the last show of the season. The winner's name, vehicle, and total points will also be added to the new New York AutoFest Perpetual Cup. In addition the winner will receive free entry to all shows in 2012 for the winning vehicle. In the event of a tie the winner will be determined by a staff of at least three judges. The decision of the judges will be final. Good luck!
Judging classes are as follows, this may be subject to change, in some shows classes H through PP may be incorporated in other classes:
