Concours Judging

[last2brake]

This thread reminds me of the Pebble Beach Concours. It's outdoors, and some of the cars did the 17-Mile Drive the day before. Some very nice cars.

But I'm never going to have a car nice enough to enter in any Concours so I barely have a clue about even keeping a car clean...but I can drive them

[98SVT - was 06GT]

This thread reminds me of the Pebble Beach Concours. It's outdoors, and some of the cars did the 17-Mile Drive the day before. Some very nice cars.

Cobras and Shelbys are low value cars in that crowd. They also have judging as critical as the Riddler award.

[FL SAAC]

I do have to admit I enjoy driving my 2022 GT500 HE much more than the '65. All that extra creature comfort and, at least, perceived reliability on long trips is superior. But nothing looks like the '65......

You sir have the best of both worlds!

[last2brake]

This thread reminds me of the Pebble Beach Concours. It's outdoors, and some of the cars did the 17-Mile Drive the day before. Some very nice cars.

Cobras and Shelbys are low value cars in that crowd. They also have judging as critical as the Riddler award.

Yep. It's the premier Concours, for sure. But it's kool that some of them are driven and parked outdoors.

I do wonder what they'd do at Pebble if it rained in August, but I can't remember it EVER raining in August unless it's in the Sierras. It did rain twice in July, in the last 60 years.

But that sun might fade the paint.

[98SVT - was 06GT]

Yep. It's the premier Concours, for sure. But it's kool that some of them are driven and parked outdoors.

About 80% get driven 50-75 miles. I haven't gone for years. We always went very early as the fog was clearing. The cars/fog made for some great pix. Tickets were $10-20 - if you didn't wander in with the dawn patrol. Today they are $500-4,500. I'd want a share of the gate if I had a car in the show today.

[CharlesTurner]

I do wonder what they'd do at Pebble if it rained in August, but I can't remember it EVER raining in August unless it's in the Sierras. It did rain twice in July, in the last 60 years.

But that sun might fade the paint.

I've seen pics of PB with plastic over cars during rain.  Guess they have contingency plans, especially for open cars without a top.

[JD]

I've seen pics of PB with plastic over cars during rain.  Guess they have contingency plans, especially for open cars without a top.

+1

[last2brake]

I do wonder what they'd do at Pebble if it rained in August, but I can't remember it EVER raining in August unless it's in the Sierras. It did rain twice in July, in the last 60 years.

But that sun might fade the paint.

I've seen pics of PB with plastic over cars during rain.  Guess they have contingency plans, especially for open cars without a top.

Guess so. I just don't remember it.

Somewhat back on topic, I've lived near Sears Point (which is more inland) since before there was a race track there. I remember it raining enough for the pavement to get wet here maybe a couple of times in July in sixty years, but I doubt we've had more than a tenth-of-an-inch rain TOTAL in ALL of the last sixty Augusts.

If it rains at Sears Point during the Convention Concours, I'll dry off all the cars that aren't convertibles. I won't declare it won't rain, because that's a sure way to make it rain.

Sorry. Hijack off....

[98SVT - was 06GT]

Somewhat back on topic, I've lived near Sears Point (which is more inland) since before there was a race track there. I remember it raining enough for the pavement to get wet here maybe a couple of times in July in sixty years, but I doubt we've had more than a tenth-of-an-inch rain TOTAL in ALL of the last sixty Augusts.

The Sonoma Valley wine region generally experiences a mild, Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The proximity to the Pacific Ocean and the effects of marine fog create a microclimate that can be particularly beneficial for certain grape varieties, like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Sometimes fog in the morning, rolls up from the SF bay. Clears by 9-10am.

But, never say never. I got snowed on at a COCOA track day in June at Willow Springs.

Track weather history - https://www.myweather2.com/Motor-Racing/United-States-Of-America/Infineon-Raceway/climate-profile.aspx?month=8

[TLea]

How many national SAAC concours events have been indoors??

French Lick 

[Coralsnake]

French Lick is an exceptional venue and its a great event.

The question was directed at the 50 previous SAAC conventions.

😁

[Mikelj5S230]

How many national SAAC concours events have been indoors??

French Lick 

And don't forget Pocono. I still remember struggling to get '68 KR #2506 out of your trailer and into the ballroom for the Concours Judging while it was raining cats and dogs....

[CharlesTurner]

And don't forget Pocono. I still remember struggling to get '68 KR #2506 out of your trailer and into the ballroom for the Concours Judging while it was raining cats and dogs....

I still have that image seared into my memory!  :-)

[Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas]

I remember a guy with a Cobra complaining every time the door opened about "moisture" being let in the building. Meanwhile I parked my car in the parking lot and tossed cover over it.