Grand National show questions

[J_Speegle]

Ignore "new dust?" I've haven't seen this.

I assume with that comment you have experienced (recently) a team deducting for new dust on one of your cars. Would invite you to send me a scan of the complete judging sheet as well as which show and class the car was in. Maybe we can use it in the up coming judging meeting as an example if we can confirm the deductions were made as you suggest

Please provided this if you will.

[probkauz]

We can tell the difference in "new dust" and old dirt. Many shows have quite a breezy atmosphere and there is no way to keep all the dust off of a car. When the judge approaches your car, they will ask if you are ready to be judged, don't be afraid to ask questions or say that you are not ready. You will not be penalized, but try hard to be clean and ready by noon on Saturday, because the workload is very heavy at Grand Nationals. We all want to get the job done so we can all relax and enjoy the rest of the show.

New dust is blown in dust, leaves, twigs etc. and can easily be discerned from dirt or debris that is lodged in nooks and crannies. There is a great article coming out in the next Mustang Times about preparing yoour car for a carshow written by Jake Jarrell that you will want to read. Some very helpful hints.

[kryptonite]

I assume with that comment you have experienced (recently) a team deducting for new dust on one of your cars. Would invite you to send me a scan of the complete judging sheet as well as which show and class the car was in. Maybe we can use it in the up coming judging meeting as an example if we can confirm the deductions were made as you suggest

Please provided this if you will.

Unfortunately, I don't have a way to scan and email my sheets to you.

Mostly clarification, since I had never heard that concerning an MCA show, and I've done quite a few.
On my last judging sheet from NY(Daily Driver), concerning the Body workmanship (hood, doors and trunk) I think it says "Dust" but am not sure. Could be dirt, though I doubt it since under Trim (Chrome, Stainless and/or Blackout) it says "Front Spoiler Dirty") and it doesn't look like the same word. Like I said, not sure. Hand writing is a little suspect. Plus, at another MCA National, the judge pointed out where I got dinged for points and should me dust on my turn signal. Though, in all honestly, I probably just missed cleaning that one.

[Oldstyl]

As of now we have close to 450 car registered and will likely approach our self imposed of limit of 500...Judging will begin at noon on Saturday, and will continue Sunday if we don't get through them all Saturday.

Good news for all....the parking lot is HUGE and there will be two complete parking spaces per car. We will park in spaces and leave an open space between vehicles...so your chairs will not be crammed in between bumpers like most shows...bring comfortable shoes, and a chair....

The stadium itself is not within walking distance of any retail outlets, but you will be able to go into the stadium to get out of the sun and stroll around if you like. There is a large regional mall near the hotel if you want to go shopping...but this is a couple of miles from the show site.

[probkauz]

Can't wait to see everyone, will be flying in Thursday, gonna be a big show, congrats!!

[kryptonite]

I'll be driving up on Friday (9/2). Should get there in time for classification before checking into the hotel.

[CharlesTurner]

Thanks for the replies! I am less concerned now. My main issue is brake dust. Heck, if I even look at my calipers wrong they throw dust everywhere. After 10 miles my wheels will have a quarter inch thick coating of brake dust (well not really but you get the idea )

Got lots of good info from others, but thought I would ask if you have looked into low dust or dustless brake pads? I run these type of pads on my daily driver.

[atlanticbluestang]

So, as time rapidly winds down towards the 2011 Grand National show in MD I have a few questions... I am really excited to attend a Grand National show so close to home (~120 miles).

I will attend from Friday AM to Sunday afternoon. Since I'm driving to the show and back and forth from the hotel I'd like to know the show agenda. Will there be any judging at all on Friday or will it all be done on Saturday? The car is detailed to the nines but probably not so much once I drive 120 miles to get there. If I spend Friday at the show detailing, etc then I have to drive to the hotel (5 miles) and back Saturday AM (5 more miles). Can I re-touch up specific areas early Saturday AM once at the show before judging? I can have the car up to standards on Friday but driving it 10+ miles round trip , the car will need re-touching up before judging to be up to par. What is a typical Saturday AM like at a Grand National? I'm concerned that I'll spend all day Friday getting the car ready only to have to drive it to the hotel and back Saturday AM for it to be less than perfect.

Any suggestions or help?

Thanks!

Go to the link to get a schedule for the MCA 2011 Grand National:

http://www.monumentsandmustangs.org/...of-events.html

There will be shuttle bus service to and from the host hotels so you do not have to drive your car back and forth from the show grounds. Look at the bottom of the linked page for the shuttle schedule.

[trollpainter]

Is there a place where you can review the results of the show?? Winners names and where they placed??

Thanks...

[FastDad]

Is there a place where you can review the results of the show?? Winners names and where they placed??

Thanks...

There will be an article in Mustang Times that will list all the folks who trophied. I don't know if they are posted anywhere else.