Dana Point Concours d'Elegance^® Class Judging Guidelines

Originality and authenticity

• Dana Point Concours rewards the preservation of history
• Over-restoration or lack of authenticity brings point deductions
• If in doubt, judges will ask the exhibitor before making deductions
• The judge will always use his/her best judgment

Cars are meant to be driven

• If the car is clean and presentable the judge will not deduct for some evidence of use

Fairness

• If a judge is "involved" with a car in the class he or she is judging (i.e. participated in its restoration, are a previous owner, etc.), they will be reassigned to a different class
• The judge should spend equal time on each car he or she judges
• The judge will be mindful to make consistent deductions across the board

Items that are judged

• Soft tops up or down, as the entrant wishes
• Side curtains are to be with the car, but not necessary to be installed
• A car that cannot be driven through the awards presentation will be disqualified

Items that are not judged

• Trunks
• Tools
• Engines are not started
• Lights, radio, window operators, windshield wipers

Attention to entrants

• A judge will Introduce themselves to each entrant
• Each entrant will be invited to tell the judge a brief overview on the car
• The judge will explain the sequence of his/her judging to the entrant
• The judge will ask the entrant to perform everything that requires touching the car
• The judge will hold judging conversations out of earshot of everyone, including spectators

Scoring

• Chief Class Judge collects team scores and achieves team consensus, reports results to the Dana Point Concours main office
• If a tie results, elegance determines the win
• The previous year's First in Class winners are not eligible for a class win this year, but they are eligible for honorary awards
• Chief Class Judges vote for Best of Show

Questions or comments concerning the Dana Point Concours judging process should contact judge@danapointconcours.org.