Show Cars, Pontiacs On Parade, And The Largest Pontiac Swap Meet In The Country!

Details: Monday 06 August, 2012

The Ames performance Tri Power Pontiac Nationals car show starts on Saturday and ends on Sunday (August 3-4, 2013). All entries are judged for quality and cleanliness, using a 100 point judging system. Over 46 Stock Classes, 6 Street or Modified classes, 4 Custom/Pro Touring classes and 1 Pro Street class for all Pontiac, Oakland and GMC vehicles. Trophies are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

The awards Ceremony will take place on Sunday afternoon.

Entry is $45/weekend or $35 Sunday only. The weekend admission includes two tickets to the Ames Performance Buffet dinner Saturday.
  
Ames Performance presents the “Best in Class” awards to the 5 Best of Categories: Full Size, Grand Prix, GTO/Judge, Firebird/Trans Am and Open. These trophies are awarded to the highest scoring stock and street vehicles from the combined classes. Winners receive a FREE entry into next year’s event.

Specialty Awards and Editor’s Choice Awards are selected from the Car Show Field and presented Saturday Afternoon on the starting line. All vehicles need to be registered and in place by Saturday 1:00pm or Sunday 12:00pm to be considered for judging.   

CAR SHOW INFO
All vehicles are looked at or “teched” to establish the class they should be in. We judge the vehicles for quality and cleanliness.

Cars are parked together by type or model. Example: We let all the Stock & Street Class GTO’s park in the same place. This way friends can park by each other even if their cars are not competing in the same class. It also makes it easier to park cars because we designate an “area” for all of one type of car to park. Please be aware that the car parked next to you may not be in your class. The judges have to work a little differently because they have to locate the cars in the classes they are judging.

DISPLAY RULES FOR CAR SHOW

Hood and trunk open
Convertible tops up
T-tops should be installed
Sun roofs should be closed
Driver’s side window should be down
Place window card and judging form on driver’s side dash
No ‘For Sale’ signs may be displayed

Please do not disturb the judges while they are judging. They are all great people who like cars but we have a limited amount of time to get judging done. The judges will be available after the awards ceremony on Sunday for any questions you may have. They will be happy to go over your car with you. Thank you for your cooperation.

CAR SHOW RULES

Super Duty Promotions judging committee is the final authority on all rules and interpretations.
SDP reserves the right to split/combine classes as the participation level warrants.
All show cars must be driven onto the show field under their own power.
No ‘For Sale’ signs should be displayed on a show car.
No mirrors, stanchions, ropes, or other show props allowed until after the vehicle has been judged.
Any protest on the classing of a vehicle should be addressed at Tech located at the Car Show Registration tent.

Cars judging score must be over 50 points to qualify for a trophy.

If there are any problems or questions, please let us know as soon as possible. It is hard to correct an error after the event is over. We work very hard to make this a great car show and your cooperation is appreciated.

SHOW CLASSES
Factory Stock - the cars you expect to see at a car show. They will be classed by model and/or year. Complete restorations allowed. Engines and transmissions should be correct year and type. No modifications that significantly alter the appearance of the car are allowed. The car should appear stock. The owner is expected to document any unusual option or model. Factory Super Duty cars can appear in “as raced” condition.

Street - these cars are close to original appearance. Modifications to include after market maintenance parts, excessive use of chrome or painted components, carbs, air cleaners, manifolds, heads or headers, wheels and tires, upholstery, radios, spoilers, air dams, roll bars, etc. Engine swaps are to be decided individually at tech.

Custom/ Pro Touring / Pro Street - More modification than Street, fully customized or Pro Street types. If not equipped with the original factory installed engine or a traditional Pontiac engine - Contact Super Duty Promotions at (419) 663-7383 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for eligibility in the class.

A cars judging score must be over 50 points to qualify for a trophy.

FACTORY STOCK CLASSES
O-1 Oakland Brass Era 1908-1915
O-2 Oakland 1916-1932

P-0 Pontiac Pre War 1926 thru 1942*
P-1 Pontiac Post war 1946 thru 1954*
P-2 Pontiac 1955 thru 1960*
P-3 Pontiac 1961 thru 1965*
P-4 Pontiac 1966 thru 1970*
P-5 Pontiac 1971 thru 1986*
P-6 Pontiac 1987 to End FWD Bonneville, G8, RWD Safari station wagon
*Includes: Station wagon, Commercial, Safaris, 2+2, Bonneville, Laurentian and Parisienne

GP-1 Grand Prix 1962 - 1968
GP-2 Grand Prix 1969 - 1972 incl. Hurst SSJ
GP-3 Grand Prix 1973 - 77 incl. 50th Anniversary
GP-4 Grand Prix 1978 - 1987 incl. 2+2
GP-5 Grand Prix 1988 - 1996 incl STE, GTP, Pace cars
GP-6 Grand Prix 1997 - End incl STE, GTP, Pace cars

GT-1 GTO 1964 - 1965*
GT-2 GTO 1966 - 1967*
GT-3 GTO 1968 - 1970*
GT-4 GTO 1971 - 1974*
GT-5 GTO 2004 - 2006

JD GTO Judge All*
* Documentation Required

FB-1 Firebird 1967 - 1969
FB-2 Firebird 1970 1/2 - 1981 incl. Formula
FB-3 Firebird 1982 - 1992 incl. Formula
FB-4 Firebird 1993 - 2002 incl. Formula

FH Firehawk All
CTA Comp T/A All

TA-1 Trans Am 1969 - 1974 incl. Super Duty
TA-2 Trans Am 1975 - 1981 incl. Pace car & Anniversary
TA-3 Trans Am 1982 - 1992 incl. GTA
TA-4 Trans Am 1993 - 2002 incl. GTA

F-1 Fiero Coupe/ SE
F-2 Fiero GT

SP Tempest/ LeMans 1961-1981 Includes Can Am, Beaumont

GA-1 Grand Am 1973 - 1980 RWD
GA-2 Grand Am 1985 - 1992 FWD
GA-3 Grand Am 1993 - End inclulding G6

V-1 Ventura II/ Phoenxix 1971 - 1979 includes All Acadian RWD

CP Astra,Sunbird,Phoenix (FWD),T-1000,J-2000,6000,LeMans after 1981,
Sunfire & Candian models Firefly,Tempest, G3

SOL Solstice All

SU All years Aztek, Transport, Montana, Vibe, Torrent

SD Super Duty, Authentic ‘62 & ‘63 All Documentation required; Stock appearing OR As raced

RC Race car, any Pontiac bodied competition car NHRA, NASCAR, SCCA, etc

SS Show Special

GM-1 GMC All Thru 1972*
GM-2 GMC All 1973 to current*
*All GMC Vehicles eligible

STREET CLASSES
ST-1 Full size Pontiacs
ST-2 GTO/ Judge/ Tempest & including the LeMans thru 1981
ST-3 Firebird/ TA
ST-4 Grand Prix
ST-5 Pontiac Open includes all Grand Am
ST-6 GMC

CUSTOM / PRO TOURING No Wheel tubs All vehicles
C-1 Full Size Pontiacs & Oakland
C-2 GTO/ Judge/ Tempest & including the LeMans thru 1981
C-3 Firebird / TA
C-4 Open

PRO STREET Wheel tubs permitted
PRO All Pro Street vehicles Cars & Trucks

"High Performance Pontiac Magazine" Pontiacs on Parade is an opportunity for enthusiasts to park and show off their Pontiacs rides in a designated area on the show field without being judge. Admission is $20 Saturday OR Sunday. Participants will receive a window card for display and a special dash plague. (This entry does not include admittance to the Ames Performance Saturday Night Buffet.)   

Swap Meet
The Ames Performance Tri-Power Pontiac Nationals hosts the largest Pontiac Swap Meet in the Country! It is setup so the Pontiac enthusiast can find that elusive part they need for their vehicle. Only USED or NOS parts are permitted for sale. Old literature, Old Pontiac items and memorabilia will be permitted for sale. A weekend admission is $55 and includes one 15’x 30’ space and one weekend admission. An additional 15’x 30’ space is $20 and does not include a second admission.   

If you wish to sell tools, car care products, lubricants, specialty car products, t-shirts & apparel, handcrafts, belts, diecast, sunglasses, etc. you must contact Super Duty Promotions for a Midway Vendor space.

A Car Corral will be set up for anyone wishing to sell a car. A weekend car & driver admission is $40. No tow vehicles will be permitted in the car corral area.   Click here for more information about the Ames Performance Tri Power Pontiac Nationals.