2023 Customs Contest Rules
- You must be the builder of your entries in all categories you enter. Team builds are not allowed
- Previous Amateur First Place winners or previous Pro entries may not enter any Amateur categories
- If you are entering the contest; arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the events start time
- All custom cars must be loose for judging. Example: No mirror bases, boxes, or platforms of any kind
- You must submit your entries in the correct category, miscategorized entries will be disqualified.
- There is a limit of 5 entries max per category per person.
- For security purposes, you must have a picture ID to pick up your customs at the end of the event.
- Tips on entries: A single entry consists of ONE vehicle. A SET consists of more than one vehicle or truck with trailer attached such as a “Sledster”. Judging is based on overall appearance, clean execution, interior, and exterior details. Entries will be judged on a points based score sheet. Detail headlights, taillights, interior, chassis etc. is VERY important for maximum points.
Classifications
Pro and Amateur Classifications:
Top Customizer of all the builds will receive the Customizer of the Year ring sponsored by Compassionate Home Heatlh and Hospice Care
Pro Classification: This classification is for those who have won in Amateur class or Pro Classification. Amateurs are encouraged to step up and try to compete in Pro Classification. 1st Place – 3rd Place will receive custom toy car trophies.
Amateur Classification: If you are new to customizing and want to try your hand at competition, this is the place for you! 1st Place – 3rd Place will receive custom toy car trophies.
Kids Classification – KIDS ONLY! 12 and under are considered kids! 1st Place – 3rd Place will receive custom toy car trophies.
Categories
Categories:
Mild: In any class, a mild custom is allowed only a repaint, graphics/decals and wheel change. No body modifications are allowed. Attention to detail is important.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place awarded.
Spicy: Minor body modifications allowed. The keyword here is “minor” such as adding hood scoops or spoilers, motor changes, lowering or raising the suspensions. Detail is a must here also.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place awarded.
Wild: Anything goes-stretching, cutting, grafting, filling, chopping, shortening, mixing, adding body parts, changing suspensions, etc. Detail and quality are important for max points.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place awarded
Sets: This category is for builds of 2 or more vehicles done in ANY of the categories above and all vehicles will be judged for total points. In example: a mild set will compete vs. a wild set. Wheel swaps are allowed from any manufacturer.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place awarded.
Diorama: Dioramas can be of anything you can imagine, such as a garage scene, landscapes, etc. It can also be based on custom packaging such as a new look on a blister card to a custom box for the custom Hot Wheels® car or a nicely done display. Please keep the size of the Dioramas/Displays to approximately 20 x 20 inches to insure enough room on the judging table
Large Scale: This category is about all cars or bikes that are larger than 1/64th scale. Example: It can be 1/43rd all the way to 1/18th scale. Anything goes! From a wild repaint, to body modification, to tricking out the engine. The entries are open to any manufacturer.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place awarded.