[JL8Jeff]

That is exactly why I don't worry about winning stuff at shows or cruise nights. I go to hang out, talk to enthusiasts, look at other cool cars and let people see my car(s). I've won a few trophies and that is a bonus to me. Someone will always complain about a participant vote car show no matter what. A judged show holds more accolades because the judges should know what they are looking at where the typical participant knows what they like. I like both styles of shows but the partipant ones always get bashed. I would ignore it and just point out that the judges couldn't make it and that's why it was participant.