Judging & Awards
Rules & Regulations
No WOF or REGO needed to compete in all classes except for Tough Street.
Trophies will only be given if 3 or more competing cars per category are present at the event.
If you do not understand these catergoies, you need to be at the judges briefing on the night of setup to listen to the judges explinations and ask any questions you may have.
Top Judged means the vehicle with the most points at the end of the judging.
If you want to highlight something to be judged (e.g. engine bay/boot/undercarriage etc) they must be displayed for judging. Engine bay/boot must be left open and undercarriage must be displayed by being raised or shown with mirrors. If you do not display the undercarriage, leave interior/bonnet locked etc, they will be scored a 0.
All cars must be left unlocked to be judged on the night of setup.
ALL TROPHIES/PRIZES ARE TO BE COLLECTED ON THE DAY! If you do not attend prizegiving or don't collect your trophy by the end of the day, they are put in storage and may take upwards of one month to be sent out.
Show Winners
All Open Class and Tough Street show winners will recieve free entry into the next 4 & Rotary event (e.g. Champs winner will get free entry into Nationals. Nationals Winner will get free entry into Jamboree etc). Your free entry is for a standard show only spot. VIP and Track/Both Day upgrades are available at extra cost. Must be redeemed during early bird entry only.
Free entry can only be redeemed by the same vehicle and owner that won the award. You cannot bring a different vehicle, or give it to someone else.
If your club wins Best Overall Car Club, your club will recieve 5 free entries into the next event.
Season Winners
Open class season winner will automatically move to Tough Street. If your vehicle is not eligible for Tough Street, you will be given a free entry to the next season, however it will be as an exhibition and no judging will take place.
Tough Street winners are given free entry to the next season as an exhibition only. No judging will take place.
NZ Show Car Championship
Round 1 - North Island Jamboree (March-Manfeild)
Round 2 - South Island Champs (November-Timaru)
Round 3 - NZ Nationals (January-Auckland)

Rotary Class |
Open to any rotary powered vehicle in the show, regardless of WOF or REGO. | |
Points | Award | Details |
100 | Best RX2/616 | Top judged RX2 or Rotary converted Mazda 616 |
100 | Best RX3/808 | Top judged RX3 or Rotary converted Mazda 808 |
100 | Best RX4/929 | Top judged RX4 or Rotary converted 929 |
100 | Best RX7 (S1-3) | Top judged RX7 Series 1-3 |
100 | Best RX7 (S4-5) | Top Judged RX7 Series 4-5 |
100 | Best Late Model RX | Top judged RX& Series 6-8 or RX8 |
100 | Best RX323 | Top judged Mazda 323 converted to Rotary engine |
100 | Best Rotary Conversion | Top judged car of any type that has been converted to Rotary engine |
100 | Best Commercial RX | Top judged commercial vehicle converted to a Rotary engine (e.g. Van/Ute/truck) |
100 | Best RX Other | Top judged vehicle outside of specific model trophy list that is factory fitted with a Rotary engine (e.g. R100) |
200 | RX Master | Top judged Mazda Rotary powered vehicle overall. Automaticaly qualify for Tough Street next year |
Piston Class |
Open to any piston powered vehicle in the show, regardless of WOF or REGO. | |
Points | Award | Details |
100 | Best 4 Cyl Piston | Top judged 4 Cylinder vehicle |
100 | Best 6 Cyl Piston | Top judged 6 Cylinder vehicle |
100 | Best 8 Cyl Piston | Top judged 8 Cylinder vehicle (non American chassis) |
100 | Best Pre 1969 | Top judged vehicle manufactured in 1969 or prior |
100 | Best 1970-1989 | Top judged vehicle manufactured between 1970 and 1989 |
100 | Best 1990-1999 | Top judged vehicle manufactured between 1990 and 1999 |
100 | Best 2000-2009 | Top judged vehicle manufactured between 2000 and 2009 |
100 | Best 2010+ | Top Judged vehicle manufactured after 20010 |
100 | Best Piston Conversion | Top judged vehicle of any type that has been converted to Piston engine |
100 | Best Commercial Piston | Top judged commercial vehicle converted to a Piston engine (e.g. Van/Ute/truck) |
200 | Best Piston Vehicle Overall | Top judged Piston engine powered vehicle overall |
Club Awards |
There is a minimum of 5 cars to be entered as a Club. Businesses cannot be entered as a club nor win any club awards | |
Points | Award | Details |
100 | Best Club Theme/Display | Judged on theme and display of stand and members. E.G. Costumes, Props, etc |
50 | Best Club Theme/Display - Runner Up | Judged on theme and display of stand and members. E.G. Costumes, Props, etc |
100 | Best Club Attitude | Judged on the attitude of members from the time entering the showgrounds, I.E. registration, setup as well as on the day of the show |
100 | Best Presented Vehicles | Judged on the club's calibre of vehicles entered |
100 | New Club On The Block | For new clubs to the show, or returning clubs that haven't been involved in over 12 months |
100 | Top Club - Runner Up | Judged on all aspects of the club, theme, display, attitude, participation, interaction and quality of vehicles on display |
200 | Overall Top Club | Judged on all aspects of the club, theme, display, attitude, participation, interaction and quality of vehicles on display |
Manufacturer Class |
Awarded to the vehicles with the highest points with body and engine from the same manufacturer | |
Points | Award | Details |
200 | Best Subaru | Top judged Subaru vehicle |
200 | Best Honda | Top judged Honda vehicle |
200 | Best Toyota | Top judged Toyota vehicle |
200 | Best Nissan | Top judged Nissan vehicle |
200 | Best Mazda | Top judged Mazda vehicle |
200 | Best Ford | Top judged Ford vehicle |
200 | Best Mitsubishi | Top judged Mitsubishi |
200 | Best Euro | Top judged European vehicle. Any manufacturer of european descent |
Tough Street |
The vehicle must hold a current WOF and REGO and enter the show under it's own power. If you would like to be in Tough Street, please email the judges via the contact page here, or speak to them at Registration on the day. JTune is the official Tough Street Dyno run provider. Competitors under Tough Street cannot compete in other classes. | |
Points | Award | |
100 | Graphics | |
100 | Suspension/Brakes | |
100 | Undercarriage | |
100 | Innovation | |
100 | Engineering | |
100 | Build Quality | |
100 | Drivers Attitude | |
150 | Wheels | |
150 | Interior | |
150 | Sound DB & Install | |
150 | Engine Bay | |
150 | Bodykit | |
150 | Paint | |
150 | Display | |
250 | Power Output | |
Race Car Awards |
Any vehicle, street legal or not, must have a full rollcage to be eligible to win this class. This category is eligable to compete in all classes except Tough Street. | |
Points | Award | Details |
200 | Best Drift Style | Top judged Drift Car |
200 | Best Drag Style | Top judged Drag Car |
200 | Best Time Attack Style | Top judged Circuit or Time Attack car |
Open Class |
Individual awards open to any vehicle in the show except Tough Street competitors, regardless of WOF or REGO | |
Points | Award | Details |
100 | Best Paint | Top judged vehicle painted in an OEM colour. If the paint is custom but appears factory and there is no showboard to say otherwise, it will be judged as original. |
100 | Best Original Paint | Top judged vehicle with original paint from naufacture.Based on age of the vehicle and presentation/cleanliness. |
100 | Best Extreme Paint | Top judged vehicle painted in a colour that is not OEM. |
100 | Best Undercarriage, suspension & Brakes | Top judged undercarriage (brakes, suspension, exhaust, diff etc), based on preperation, cleanliness and customisation. Must be displayed (raised up/mirrors or shown via showboard) to be judged. If it is not displayed, it will score a 0. |
100 | Best Engine Bay | Top judged engine bay, based on appearance, customisation, functionality etc. Must appear operational and have bonet left open for judging. |
100 | Best Displayed Vehicle | Top judged presentation of a vehicle and/or use of a theme, e.g. costumes/props etc. |
100 | Best Graphics | Top judged vehicle showcasing airbrushing, vinyl wrap etc |
100 | Best Bodykit | Top judged bodykit, based on alignment, fitment, originality and suitability to vehicle |
100 | Best Engineering | Top judged Engineering, based on fabrication quality, innovation, functionality and safety |
100 | Best Minitruck | Top judged ute/pickup that has lowered suspension e.g. Airbags. C-Notch or modified suspension platforms |
100 | Best Rims & Tyres Suited to Vehicle | Top judged Wheels and if they are suited to the vehicle they are fitted. Condition, Cleanliness, Originality etc. |
100 | Best Stance | Top judged Stance, based on wheels, suspension and overall vehicle look. |
100 | Best Extreme Stance | Top judged vehicle showcasing wild offset and/or camber. |
100 | Best Original Interior | Top judged Original Interior, may be retrimmed in original style. |
100 | Best Modified Interior | Top judged interior that has been modified from factory. |
100 | Best VIP Style Vehicle | top judged vehicle in style of VIP |
100 | Best Bike | Top judged Motorbike, Bicycle, Scooter, Quad etc. |
0 | Standout/Encouragement Awards | Judges award for vehicles which are a standout for a specific reason. Maybe it didn't quite fit into the judging categories, or shoped signs of something special to come. |
0 | Standout/Encouragement Awards | Judges award for vehicles which are a standout for a specific reason. Maybe it didn't quite fit into the judging categories, or shoped signs of something special to come. |
0 | Standout/Encouragement Awards | Judges award for vehicles which are a standout for a specific reason. Maybe it didn't quite fit into the judging categories, or shoped signs of something special to come. |
0 | Standout/Encouragement Awards | Judges award for vehicles which are a standout for a specific reason. Maybe it didn't quite fit into the judging categories, or shoped signs of something special to come. |
0 | Standout/Encouragement Awards | Judges award for vehicles which are a standout for a specific reason. Maybe it didn't quite fit into the judging categories, or shoped signs of something special to come. |
Peoples Choice Runner Up | ||
Peoples Choice |
Car Audio Class
Kiwi Class | ||
Kiwi Pro Class | ||
Kiwi Expert Class | ||
Kiwi Extreme Class | ||
Kiwi Elite Class | ||
Kiwi Show Class | ||
Sounds Alive Class | ||
Top Dog | ||
Extreme Bass Battle NZ |
Trade Show Awards
Top Trader
Top Trader - Runner Up
Judging Team








