Q. Who may enter the concours ?
A. The Concours is
open any Australian resident.Q. Do I have to
be a member of the RACV or an AOMC affiliated Car Club to
enter?
A. No. You do not have
to be a club member of either a car club or the RACV to
take part in this event.
Q. Can
I enter a number of vehicles?
A. A maximum of 2
vehicles per entrant will be considered for entry. (At a
fee of $300 per vehicle). Entrance fee includes:
eligibility for judging and awards, meals for 2 (see
below), a commemorative badge plus entry in a draw for
another valuable prize.
Q. Why
is there a limit to the number of vehicles that may be
entered?
A. The site has a
limited display area and restricted access. The actual
final number of vehicles will be determined by the
organisers.
Q. If
my vehicle is not accepted for entry is my entrance fee
refunded?
A. All entrants will
be advised of their acceptance. Unsuccessful applicants
will have their entrance fee refunded.
Q. What
type and year of vehicles may enter the concours?
A. The Concours is
open to cars or commercial vehicles made in 1984 or
earlier and normally garaged in Australia.
Q. My
vehicle model was first built in 1984 but my vehicle is
actually 1986, can it still be entered?
A. Run-on model
vehicles will be accepted.
Q. My
vehicle has been extensively modified mechanically and
body, is it still eligible to enter.
A. Original,
modified or restored vehicles are all eligible. The
principal criterion is the quality of the presentation on
the day.
Q. What
prizes are to be awarded?
A.
The number and type of prize/award will be at the
discretion of the judges. Any vehicle awarded a prize
will not be eligible for that prize again within 6 years
(unless the vehicle undergoes a change in ownership or a
major restoration).
Q. What
classes are prizes to be awarded?
A.
The classes will depend on the range of entries received.
It is intended that a large range of awards will be
available to ensure that all entrants will be eligible.
Conversely, if, for example, there is no Veteran sedan
entered then no prize or trophy will be awarded. More
details on the classes and prizes will be posted here
closer to the event.
Q. Who
are the judges and what are the criteria used?
A.
The judging panel will comprise respected members of
motoring clubs experienced in evaluating concours class
vehicles. Given that originality is not a
prime criterion in scoring it will be quality of
workmanship and presentation on the day. That is, the
cleanliness of all parts. The quality of the workmanship
in assembly eg. panel fit, paint finish, wiring, trim
fitting and upholstery. The list of criteria and scoring
will be consistent with typical club concours scoring
items (but with less emphasis on originality) and will
posted here closer to the event.
Q. What
if my vehicle is almost totally original ?
A.
There will be some consideration of vehicles that are
claimed to be totally original but the objective of the
event is to present the epitome of Elegance and fine
workmanship rather than a "barn find".
Q. Where
exactly will the vehicles be displayed?
A. The vehicles will
be displayed on a grassed area adjacent to the the RACV
Resort complex.
Q. May
I take a trailer etc into the site to unload the display
vehicle?
A. No, a requirement
is that the display vehicles be able to be operated under
their own power and driven onto the site. Temporary
parking for trailers and service vehicles to
allow unloading will be provided nearby.
Q. Is
240v power available on the site (for lighting)?
A. No. entrants may
use only local battery power. 240v AC generators will not
be permitted.
Q. May
I place a turntable on the site to display my vehcile?
A. No. Turntables,
ramps or oher display mounts will not be permitted.
Q. May
I place a display board/banner in front of or adjacent to
my vehicle?
A. Yes, subject to
approval by the organisers. (Viewer safety is the prime
issue). It is expected that any display boards will be of
a style and presentation that befits the quality of the
vehcile.
Q. What
refreshments and catering will be available during the
event?
A. All concours
entrants will be entitled to sit down lunch for 2 people
(per vehicle) within the RACV facility at the Cape
Schanck resort. Catering will be provided for spectators
at the resort by vendors on site.
Q. Where
does the Concours entry fee go to?
A.
After payment of expenses (awards, trophies, prizes,
meals, badges and any outstanding costs associated with
the City to Cape Rally) the balance will go to the
operation of the AOMC and the support of member clubs.
Note that public entrance fees to the venue will go to
the local Country Fire Authority.
Q. When
will the next Cape Concours be held?
A.
If there is sufficient interest, it intended that the
Concours event be held every second year in association
with the City to Cape Rally.
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