<VV> "trailer queens" vs. drivers

[Gary Swiatowy]

Speaking as one who has run "All Makes" car shows for many years.
I have seen the ugly bitterness against those that bring trailers.
I have had people get in my face over the issue, because they feel they 
won't have a chance competing against a car trailered into the show.
It doesn't matter if it's a brass era antique, a Pro Street Car, a Concours 
showcar, or what. Once a competitor sees a trailer enter the show field, 
they feel threatened.
I hate to say it, but the majority of the people coming to a show are trophy 
hounds that will analize every detail of how the show is run and speak out 
to the promotors, or if not to them, on the internet and to anyone who will 
listen.
I have had people ask for their money back, and never gave them back one 
cent on refunds either. I hate bad sportsmanship. It's supposed to be a fun 
thing.
I've even had to have people removed from the showfield over various issues, 
including arguing with club members.

Common sense does not matter, the big issue seems to be, "why can't we have 
seperate classes for trailered cars". Simple answer, is there are only a 
few, and we don't know what is coming, how do you set up classes. And we 
would have to increase entry fees to cover all the extra 
awards...........no-one likes that.

If entry is $12, I hear people tell me that this other show only charges 
$10.

Then they cannot grasp why we simply ban trailered vehicles from the 
show..........What, turn away paying customers?

Many have no clue the aggravation of running a show, and many have no idea 
how they come off with the constant whining either..........

Gary Swiatowy



> From: wrsssatty at aol.com
> Subject: <VV> "trailer queens" vs. drivers
>
> I have never understood the reverse snobbery against so-called "trailer
> queens".  I, for one, appreciate the work, money and time that goes  into 
> a
> proper restoration that respects what is stock, original and  correct. 
> And I
> salute the people who, once they've accomplished such a  restoration,
> endeavor to preserve it.  In the end, the car belongs to the  owner and he 
> or she
> is free to do with the car whatever he or she wishes (within  the law).  I
> do know, however, that if your great-grandchildren ever see a  Corvair, it
> will most likely be today's "trailer queens" and not today's  drivers!
>
> ~Bill Stanley