Dean & Tru,
I quit the pay for car shows a long time ago and just went to the free ones and some show and shines. When I had my car it wasn't a show car to start with and it just seemed a waste of time and money to pay to stand all day in the sun for a $5 dollar plaque. And I found the other car owners at the show and shines seemed a lot more friendly than at the big car show. I still go and take pictures but quit entering it long before I sold my car. At least there the drinks and hot dogs were free as people would buy you one to vote for their cars back when they had classes. And with about 40 classes that almost made my days food free.
Ron