OCA NATIONALS CAR SHOW RULES

Revised  June 1, 2010

All entries must be driven onto the Judging area.  NO VEHICLE SHALL BE UNLOADED ON THE CONCOURSE.  Non adherence to this rule could forfeit your entry.  Entries must be completely operable and should be able to start, pull forward, backward, turn and stop under its own power.  The Head Judge, if he or she is in doubt, may request a demonstration of these functions.

Entries to be Judged must have the participant portion of the Judging form completed.  The Judging form must be available in a conspicuous location at/on the vehicle during Judging hours.  If not, the entry may be disqualified.

Each entrant or his/her representative must be present during the Judging of the vehicle.  If this presents a conflict, the entrant must coordinate with the Class Team Captain or suffer possible point deduction.  The Class Judges Team Captain has final authority as to when a vehicle will be Judged. 

All entries must have an Oldsmobile body and a GM factory authorized installation or be entered in the MODIFIED Class.  The class Team Captain has final authority as to when a vehicle will be Judged.

Anyone bringing a vehicle to the show which is NOT Registered, will NOT have the vehicle Judged.  It will be permitted to be in “show only” if space permits.  Hardship cases will be heard by the Head Judge.

Convertible tops will be Judged according to the Judging form.  Whether the vehicle is displayed with the top up or down the top, it’s boot, the interior mechanisms and the rear window must be examined by the Judges.

STOCK / RESTORED STOCK means that the vehicle was available for public sale and is as it appeared when new plus any accessories of the era and so-called “Promo Vehicles” must provide proof of existence. Items that are WEAR DATED and have been replaced such as tires, shocks, mufflers and battery DO NOT exclude an entry from this class. DUAL EXHAUST does not force an entry out of this class. Any other item that has been replaced due to wear is permissible as long as the owner has attempted to restore the item as close as possible to the original. An original in good repair ( according to the Judge ) takes precedence.

STREET STOCK means that the vehicle MAY NOT HAVE any of the criteria listed under the definition of MODIFIED. A Street Stock entry MUST HAVE either changes to the sheet metal and trim ( interior/exterior ) or improved carburetion /injection or ignition. Changes which DO NOT affect the vehicles street performance e.g. electric fuel pump, mag wheels, engine chrome, radial tires, etc. will not alone qualify the vehicle for Street Stock

A MODIFIED entry has one or more of the following:

a.

a non-original GM power plant which is either “high-performance” or an increase of 50 cubic inches

b.

major body modification

c.

chromed or de-chromed 30% or more

d.

major change to riding height

e.

“custom” paint

f.

non original hood scoops

g.

vehicle set up for racing

h.

non stock suspension (except shocks)

i.

differential other than year of manufacturer for that vehicle

RACE CAR CLASS.  This class is for vehicles which may fit Street Stock or Modified but are set up for racing, and are being raced.  As with other classes, bring Olds “spirit” literature and fire extinguisher.

a.

Identify type of racing car is set up for. Bring class rules (NHRA Etc.) and time slips.  Cars in this Class must be actively raced.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

Safety and performance modifications are required, consistent with theme/class rules.  Full exhaust system, roll bar/cage optional.  Show with your Class’ tires/wheels on or with the car. 

g.

Modifications to body or interior accepted.  Custom race-theme paint and decals accepted. Non-factory replacement outer body panels/bumpers are accepted if stock appearance (hood scoops allowed).

h.

i.

j.

Unrestored /Original Class: Includes vehicles that are at least 25 years old and have retained original features as manufactured such as paint, upholstery, engine compartment, etc., essentially as delivered.  Allowable exceptions are replacement of safety items such as tires and brakes.  If ANY paint work, re-chroming or upholstery changes are made to the vehicle, the vehicle would be classified in the proper Stock/Restored Stock Class.  This vehicle IS NOT JUDGED for points. It will be scrutinized for authenticity as noted on the “Certification Form” that will be made available to the owner to complete upon arrival at the show.  A “Preservation of Original Features” certification paper will be presented to the owner at the Awards Banquet and this “one time” award may be displayed at future Nationals.  ANY RESTORATION will forfeit this entry to Class 18 and the vehicle will be classed in the correct class at the time of registration.

Senior means that an entry in one of the Junior Classes has won a Best of Class and received a minimum of 975 points ( after 1998 ) at a National.  The vehicle MUST then be entered in SENOIR Class at the next National it is entered.  This classification will remain with the vehicle regardless of the owner.  If an owner wishes to reclassify the vehicle he/she must make sufficient changes to the vehicle and show evidence of these changes to the OCA Chief Judge 90 days prior to the National pre-registration cut-off date.        

SENIOR PRESERVATION includes vehicles that have won Best of Class as a Senior (highest 900 points).  A vehicle in this class is still Judged but competes only against the Judging form whereas the Junior Class is “Peer” Judging.  Each time the vehicle enters the National as a SENIOR PRESERVATION it receives a “Senior Preservation Participant” award from the Host Chapter and when it maintains 900 points or more it receives a year tag from OCA to be attached to the Senior Preservation Award it received the first time it won Best of Class Senior (BOC).

SENIOR/SENIOR PRESERVATION DROP: If an owner wishes to have a vehicle removed from either of these classes, he/she must adhere to the following:

a.

select the two lowest scores from any preceding nationals.

b.

ascertain the two lowest scores DO NOT total more than 1700 (lost Judging sheets or non-attendance scoring 901).

c.

notify the OCA Chief Judge 90 days prior to the National preregistration cut-off date.

Change of ownership DOES NOT effect the classification of the vehicle.

Awards will be as follows:

        Entries scoring  700 – 799 third place

        Entries scoring  800 – 899 second place

        Entries scoring  900 – 1000 first place

Highest 900 points receives a Best of Class (BOC) Award in EVERY Class.  In the Junior Class, the highest point entry with 975 or greater (after 1998) advances to Senior.  In Senior Class, the highest 900 points advances to Senior Preservation.

BEST OF CLASS:

a.

In case of a tie for Best of Class the class Judges will review the operational integrity of the TIED ENTRIES. If the entries remain tied then one point will be given to the FURTHEST DRIVEN to the National.

b.

If, during regular Judging, the operational integrity is one of the criteria being used for the ENTIRE CLASS then the furthest driven (above) rule will take precedence.

If after Tabulation a class scores are deemed to be low the Head Judge may, after reviewing the entire class, assign points to more fairly reflect the standings of the vehicles in that class.  This adjustment will be made to the Judging sheets of ALL the vehicles in that class.

FOR SALE signs are prohibited on Judging day and shall not exceed 5” x 7” at any time.

A Judge MAY NOT Judge a class in which he/she has an entry or has participated in the restoration of a vehicle in this class.

Vehicles that are obviously in the wrong class MUST be brought to the attention of the Team Captain who will inform the Event Head Judge for reclassification.

Each entry MUST HAVE its own FIRE EXTINGUISHER placed at the LEFT FRONT wheel of the vehicle.  A deduction of 20 points will be made if missing or if the extinguisher is deemed to be inoperative.

Paint DOES NOT have to match the VIN color code of the vehicle.  If the vehicle was only offered in certain colors e.g. Rallyes and Hursts, the entry MUST be that color.

“Accessories of the Era” will be treated as dealer options and proof of authenticity may be required. (Supportive Literature )

There is NO PENALTY for updated safety / security equipment which would include but is not limited to: car alarms, seat belts, tail/brake lights, directional signals, battery disconnect switch or any State Law requirement.

This is a concourse and NOT A DRAG MEET.  Tire squealing, hot rodding, loud radios, are cause for penalties ranging from point deductions to DISQUALIFICATION.  Enforcement of this rule is the responsibility of the Head Judge and/or the OCA Chief Judge.

UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.  If a participant behaves in such a manner as determined by the Head Judge and/or the OCA Chief Judge, the entry will forfeit any points and the participant will be asked to leave the National Meet.

The LONGEST DISTANCE AWARD winning vehicle must have been DRIVEN versus trailered to the National.

Any entrant may challenge (accompanied by $20.00) the operation, authenticity or classification of a vehicle in their respective class on or before Judging day.  This challenge is to be presented to the Event Head Judge ONLY.  If in the opinion of the Head Judge the complaint is unfounded, the deposit shall be forfeited to the National Meet General Account.  The decision of the Head Judge shall be final and shall be deemed to have been made with the full knowledge of the OCA Chief Judge and is final.

If the optional “Beater Class” is used there shall be no BOC awarded. It is suggested that an “appropriate” award be designed by the Host Chapter.

Judging Sheets WILL NOT be returned to the participant for the duration of the National Meet but they will be made available to the participant if requested within 30 days following the conclusion of the event.  This request is to be sent to the Host Chapter.  Postage is the responsibility of the Participant.

 Each National Meet Host Chapter may supplement these rules.  In case of conflict, the OCA JUDGING RULES shall prevail.

ALL entries  MUST have a minimum of  3 SUPPORTIVE LITERATURE Documents  (build sheet, sales brochures, sales invoice etc.) and a minimum of  3 SPIRIT ITEMS  (Chapter cap, jacket,  membership card, OCA decal, dash plaque, etc.) displayed with the vehicle.

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