Concours Rules

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2010 Fiesta del Porsche “Wash and Shine” Concours

EVENT CHAIRPERSONS: Andy & Marion Simon

Zone 9 Concours Rules

General

Concours d’Elegance is a French term denoting a gathering together of automobiles in competition or judging of their respective merits in terms of coach work design, finish and appointments. In the PCA, we are concerned with only one marquee, Porsche. Porsche is defined as an automobile manufactured by Porsche AG, and powered by an engine manufactured by Porsche. The purpose of this Zone 9 Concours is to select the best prepared and maintained Porsche.

Only PCA members, family members, or affiliate members and their entry shall be eligible.

Wash & Shine Division

W&S-1	All 356’s
W&S-2	911-912 (1965-1973); 911-911 Turbo, 930, 912E (1974-1983)(G Series) 914-4, 914-6
W&S-3	911-Carrera & Turbo (1984-1989)(Type 964) 911-Carrera & Turbo (1990-1998)(type 993)
W&S-4	924, 924S, 924 Turbo, 944, 944 Turbo, 928, 928S, 968
W&S-5	All Boxsters, Caymans, 996’s, GT2, GT3, Cayenne & 997’s

Wash & Shine Division: Any entrant may enter the W&S class.
There will be no time limit on the judging of the W&S division car. Written and verbal comments from the judges will be encouraged.

Rules:

All W&S division entries MUST be driven from home port/permanent residence.

Each car must proceed to its display location under its own power, without assistance of any kind.
Each car must be in its assigned display position at the time judging begins.
“For Sale” signs are prohibited.
No commercial displays are allowed unless authorized by the Event Chairman.
All vehicle alarm system must be turned off prior to entering the Concours site and must remain off throughout the Concours.
An entrant or representative must accompany the car during the time of judging. The car will not be judged if the entrant or representative is not present.

Judging:

Judging shall be in the following areas:

EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS (Optional)

Fill out the top portion of the Entry Form completely, as well as your name and class on each Score sheet. Do not write below the line on the Master Score Sheet. Place the Entry Form and Score Sheets on the driver’s side of the windshield.
Once judging begins, only light dusting with a duster or suitable dusting cloth will be permitted.
Once judging begins use of toothbrushes, Q-tips, or any other cleaning device or products could result in a penalty of 10 points, assessed by the Event Chairman.
Entries must be displayed with all exterior parts uncovered. (Example, bras, mirror covers, dust covers, etc.) Windows (glass or plastic) shall be up and/or installed. All tops must be up and in place and installed. Sun roofs shall be closed. A car with a convertible or other removable/retractable top that is not fully up either by malfunction or owners’ choice or any other reason will be given a 5 point deduction.
Contestants will be notified 5 minutes prior to the start of official judging.
There are no time limits for judging in the Wash & Shine class.
An entry may be required to demonstrate its ability to start, or have any part checked for proper operation and maintenance (Example: horn, lighting, brakes etc.)
A judging team will remain intact to judge all assigned cars.

Scoring:

The score will be based solely on the total points awarded.
Individual score sheets will be returned to the entrant immediately following the presentation of awards.
In the event of a tie, the tie will be broken as follows: Compare the scores in the judging areas, the car having the highest score in the most areas will be the winner.
If a tie still exists, the car with the best score in EXTERIOR will be the winner.
If there is a tie in this area, then proceed to compare scores in each area in order until the tie is broken.
Written protests shall be filed with the Event Chairman within 15 minutes of the end of the concours.
A protest can be filed only if a Zone 9 Concours Rule has been violated.
The written protest must reference that rule.