Street Machine Nationals Show-N-Shine Awards Rules
Bonnier Events offers a "Pick Style" awards program at all Street Machine Nationals events. At each event, the awards will be chosen by qualified Professional Judges, industry experts and qualified Bonnier Events staff.
Awards will be given on Sunday an hour before the show ends. Awards will be presented to the best in the Street Machine, Street Rod, Truck and Modern Muscle categories. There are plenty of awards, from Best Make to Best Interior, Best Paint, Best Engine and so many more.
Judging Guidelines
Judging is done Saturday ONLY between the hours of 10 am to 6:00 pm.
There will be a judging seminar held at all events on Saturday at 9:30am before judging begins. Please make it a point to attend and ask any questions you may have! Sunday is reserved to ask the Judge how you can improve your vehicle.
YOU MUST WRITE THE NAME YOU REGISTERED WITH ON YOUR WINDOW CARD IN ORDER TO BE JUDGED. i.e. Johnny Appleseed. Please do not write a nickname or your initials. If you do not write your full name, your car will not be judged. This is crucial for our Judge and Street Machine Nationals team to accurately describe you at the award ceremony, find you in our system, and award you the correct prize.
For the judges to see and take your complete vehicle into consideration, it is recommended to have your hood, trunk, and doors open.
There are several classes within each category with awards for each. There will be first and second place winners in each class.
There are 8 "Grand Champions" chosen at each event. Grand Champions will be determined by the accumulation of points for each class within your category. Grand Champions will receive an award, along with a special winners jacket. You MUST be present to accept your award. If you can't make the ceremony, you have the option to pay a small shipping fee to have it shipped to you.
There are also some awards open to all participants: Awards of Excellence (10 awards), Best Under-Construction, Best Personalized Plate, Best Club Attendance, and Staff Picks.
SHOW-N-SHINE AWARDS CATEGORIES
STREET MACHINE (1954-1997)
STREET MACHINE GRAND CHAMPION
Best Paint/Graphics
Best Engine/Compartment
Best Interior
Best GM
Best Ford
Best Mopar
Best of All the Rest
TRUCK
TRUCK GRAND CHAMPION (Through 1959)
TRUCK GRAND CHAMPION (1960-1997)
Best Paint/Graphics
Best Engine/Compartment
Best Interior
Best GM
Best Ford
Best Mopar
Best of All the Rest
STREET ROD
STREET ROD GRAND CHAMPION
Best Paint/Graphics
Best Engine/Compartment
Best Interior
Best GM
Best Ford
Best Mopar
Best of All the Rest
OLD SCHOOL MUSCLE (1960-1987)
OLD SCHOOL MUSCLE GRAND CHAMPION
2nd Place
3rd Place
MODERN MUSCLE (2012-2023)
MODERN MUSCLE GRAND CHAMPION
2nd Place
3rd Place
IMPORTS
IMPORT GRAND CHAMPION
2nd Place
3rd Place
Award of Excellence (10 - No Order)
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Legend of Pro Street
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2)
3)
Oldest Participant
Youngest Participant
Longest Distance
Best Stance
Best Engineered (Non Pro Street)
Best Under Construction
Event Staff Pick
Continental Tire Choice
Rockin' Racecar
Just Plain Cool
Outstanding RAD (1980s-1990s)
Sponsor Pick Awards
Stunning in Silver
Outstanding Stock Truck
Awesome Engine
First Class Car 1961+
Stellar in Yellow
Fantastic 4x4
Wicked Wagon
Great Paint
Awesome Engine
Outstanding Muscle Car
Outstanding Hot Rod
First Class Car Pre - 1960
Survivor Honor
Outstanding Stock Car
Great In Green
Fantastic 4-Door
Kid's Choice
First Class Truck Pre 1960
Outstanding Classic / Original
Wicked in White
First Class Truck 1960+
Brilliant in Blue
Ride We'd Drive Anywhere
Radiant In Red
Ride We'd Love to Own
Stellar Interior
Cool Convertible
Remarkable Import
Oustanding Late Model Muscle
Awesome in Orange
Exceptional Corvette
Underappreciated / Sleeper
Baddest Mustang
Bad In Black
High Style
Shocking EV
DYNO CHALLEGE
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
HALL OF CHAMPIONS DISPLAY AT 2024
PRO STREET GRAND CHAMPION
STREET MACHINE GRAND CHAMPION (1954-1997)
STREET ROD GRAND CHAMPION
TRUCK GRAND CHAMPION (Through 1959)
TRUCK GRAND CHAMPION (1960-1997)
OLD SCHOOL MUSCLE GRAND CHAMPION (1960-1987)
MODERN MUSCLE GRAND CHAMPION (2012-2023)
IMPORT GRAND CHAMPION
