NCRS Judging- regional vs chapter

[Peter M.]

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So, let's say there are eight cars to be judged...8 X 3.75 = OHOALT
If I was owner number eight, I would bring three cases of beer, a tent and a portable outhouse.

I'll bet the NTL strikes those guys off the list next time.

Frankly, I don't think that they had that many C4 Corvettes to judge that day, maybe 3 or 4 at the most. But I am with you, Mark, I thought the mechanical judging was a little over the top. But, its all good - I got my Regional Top Flight Award and went on to the National.

[Darrell S.]

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John
Chapter is the place to start flight judging. You will learn a lot and it will help you at the next level. Regional flight judging is next. Then you need to go to another Regional for (PV) Performance Verification. Then the next one is the National for Flight Judging.

[Henry S.]

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Can I get some input on what is best to have a car judged for top flight. Better to go to regional meet or chapter judging? Is there a 'value' in credentials in which one a car was judged at or if one receives a top flight, still same credibility/value in either type meet?

New to this NCRS judging events, so any advice appreciated.
John - 63 split window

John,
Some might say this may or may not matter to someone that has restored a Corvette to NCRS standards with countless hours and boo coo bucks but chapter judging should also be easier on your wallet than a regional meet. Checking the current Driveline the majority of the chapter meets are one day events while the regionals are usually 2-3 day events with added expense. That will also give you more money to spend on the alcohol to calm the nerves when judging starts. Good luck with whichever meet you decide to do first.

[John S.]

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John,
Some might say this may or may not matter to someone that has restored a Corvette to NCRS standards with countless hours and boo coo bucks but chapter judging should also be easier on your wallet than a regional meet. Checking the current Driveline the majority of the chapter meets are one day events while the regionals are usually 2-3 day events with added expense. That will also give you more money to spend on the alcohol to calm the nerves when judging starts. Good luck with whichever meet you decide to do first.

For fall I have two choices, the regional Alb. New Mexico one Oct 1-3 or the chapter AZ/Tucson after that. The regional is first, so? A backwards agenda in area for where I will be in the fall.

[Jim C.]

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I had my 66 judged at a Chapter event in 2007. During the course of judging, I spoke to all of the judges who evaluated my car. Just by chance, I had two national level judges (one doing the interior, and one doing the exterior) looking at my car. I don't think I got any breaks from them, nor did I expect any, just because it was a Chapter event. One of the guys who did my mechanical section also seemed very knowledgeable. The point is, you might run into some VERY good judges at Chapter events too.

Jim C.

[Michael W.]

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I'll throw a different angle into it. Simply showing up at a meet and having the car judged (and no other involvement with the NCRS) will mean you'll miss out on most of the subtleties on how the process works and what it means.

Try acting as an observer judge at a meet or two, or at least go to some judging schools that your chapter puts on.

[Henry S.]

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I'll throw a different angle into it. Simply showing up at a meet and having the car judged (and no other involvement with the NCRS) will mean you'll miss out on most of the subtleties on how the process works and what it means.

Try acting as an observer judge at a meet or two, or at least go to some judging schools that your chapter puts on.

John, This is an excellent idea. You mentioned the two events you were looking at had the regional at Albuquerque before the chapter in Tucson. If you signed up as an observer judge at the regional that would probably benefit you more than anything else, then get judged at chapter in Tucson. The Kissimmee regional in January would give you time after the chapter to work out the kinks before Kissimmee. And where better to be in January than Old Town!!

PS I was able to be an observer judge at the 2007 Nationals in St. Charles and I learned more from that and being around the other judges than I could imagine.

[Peter M.]

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Does anyone know the physical location of the Florida Regional in January?

[Terry M.]

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Does anyone know the physical location of the Florida Regional in January?

I have not heard anything to make me think it is anyplace other than Old Town, Kissimmee, as it has been for quite a while. I hope it still is -- I have a hotel room there. Pete, do you know something the rest of us do not?

[Peter M.]

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I have not heard anything to make me think it is anyplace other than Old Town, Kissimmee, as it has been for quite a while. I hope it still is -- I have a hotel room there. Pete, do you know something the rest of us do not?

No, Terry, I know nothing about the event at all.

I am trying to get the physical address so I can see how far it is for me. If you have the physical address for any of the previous Kissimmee events that would help me decide between the upcoming Ohio Regional or the January Kissimmee Regional. Any help will be appreciated.

Sorry to hijack this thread

[Terry M.]

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No, Terry, I know nothing about the event at all.

I am trying to get the physical address so I can see how far it is for me. If you have the physical address for any of the previous Kissimmee events that would help me decide between the upcoming Ohio Regional or the January Kissimmee Regional. Any help will be appreciated.

Sorry to hijack this thread

I misunderstood the motivation behind your request. This will get you close enough. This is the host hotel, and everything is within walking distance from here. FWIW: I am told there are no mo0re rooms here, but there are several other hotels within walking distance. If you need more meet or hotel information it might get you better results in a separate thread.

http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-kissimmee-florida-FL140

[Peter M.]

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I misunderstood the motivation behind your request. This will get you close enough. This is the host hotel, and everything is within walking distance from here. FWIW: I am told there are no mo0re rooms here, but there are several other hotels within walking distance. If you need more meet or hotel information it might get you better results in a separate thread.

http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-k...-florida-FL140

Great, thank you & again, sorry for the Hijack.

[Terry M.]

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Great, thank you & again, sorry for the Hijack.

No problem. I am happy to help. Wherever you decide to go, stop by the Advanced Judging Seminars and say "Hi." I hope you enjoy your trip.

BTW: I am not the hijack police. I am just trying to get you more "action" to help you chose.

[Peter M.]

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BTW: I am not the hijack police. I am just trying to get you more "action" to help you chose.

I know, but its still pretty rude to jump into someone else's thread with a new & seperate topic.

[Henry S.]

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Peter, I believe a couple guys from our club got rooms at a Super 8 or Motel 6 real close to Old Town just a couple weeks prior to the meet. I'll check with them and let you know. I've never gone but hoping to this year.