Thanks Cory and Rhonda! I enjoy sharing the photos.
They don't actually do judging in the usual type of classes.
They give out a Favorite 50 to 50 cars and you get a trophy, jacket and hat. I think they still give jackets).
Then those 50 winners return the following year where 2 of them are selected as Senior winners and those cars go on the show logo the following year.
So the Favorite 50 from this year, come back for the 2010 show and 2 are selected to be on the show logo for 2011.
They also give out some other specialty awards.
So any car is up for any of the awards.
The show sells out every year. You mail your registration in at the end of January (can't be postmarked before a certain date) and then it's first come first serve.
Here is the site for the show:
http://adirondacknationals.com
Below is a run down of the awards:
Senior Winners
Each year we select two of the returning Favorite 50 Winners, chosen the previous year, to become our Senior Winners. Aside from being the highest honor given at the event, the Senior Winners will be forever imortalized by being featured on the following years event artwork such as t-shirts, souvenirs, advertisments, Ect.
Favorite 50
Each year we select 50 of our favorite vehicles to become Favorite 50 Winners. Since we judge based solely on what we consider to be our favorite vehicles, anyone can win.
As a bonus to be named a Favorite 50 Winner, you are asked to return the following year to compete for the honor of Senior Winner.
ARK's Specialty Awards
Albany Rods and Kustoms sponsors the following specialty awards.
- Joyce Rochester Favorite Corvette Award -
The “Favorite Corvette” Award is given in Memory of our friend and long standing club member Joyce Rochester. Joyce was a vital part of our car club and the Adirondack Nationals. Over her 17+ years as a member of Albany Rods and Kustoms, she held many positions; Event Co-chairman, Head of Adirondack Nationals Vehicle Registration and lastly, President of ARK. Joyce was also active in her community and was there to help anyone in need. Her love of family, friends, community and ARK were limitless. Joyce was also passionate about cars, her favorite being her 1962 Corvette, a likeness of which is engraved on the front of the Award.
- Ricky Giusto Favorite Mustang Award -
Ricky Giusto was a boy who loved the Adirondack Nationals. According to his parents he was a "Complete Mustang Fanatic". In 1987, Ricky and his mom convinced his dad to sell their '63 Corvette and buy a '65 Mustang GT Convertible. In 1992, their Mustang was an Adirondack Nationals Favorite 50 Winner and Ricky rolled up in his wheelchair to accept the award. Six weeks later, on October 31st, Ricky lost his battle with Muscular Dystrophy. The following year, Albany Rods & Kustoms established the "Ricky Giusto Favorite Mustang Award" in his honor. This award has become well known and coveted by Mustang owners ever since.
- Jessica Garmley Favorite "T" Bucket -
The Favorite T-bucket award is given in Memory of Jessica Garmley. Jessica loved our show and was looking forward to coming to the 2005 event with her parents and their T-bucket. Unfortunately, she passed away from a brief battle with Leukemia before getting the chance. Jessica's Parents did attend the event and were the Winners of the 2005 Favorite T-bucket Award. When we heard their story, we decided to establish the "Jessica Garmley Favorite T-Bucket Award" in her honor.
- Presidents Pick -
Awarded to our club president's favorite vehicle.
- Vice-Presidents Pick -
Awarded to our club vice-president's favorite vehicle.
- Ladies' Choice -
Awarded by the Ladies' of our club to their favorite vehicle.
- Club's Choice -
Awarded by the members of our club to their favorite vehicle.
- Mayor's Pick -
Awarded to the Mayor's favorite vehicle.
- Sheriff's Pick -
Awarded to the Sheriff's favorite vehicle.
Sponsored Specialty Awards
The following is a list of our other specialty awards and their sponsors.
Favorite F-Body - Sponsored by - TriK FBDYPRTS and Performance
HI - TECH Award - Sponsored by - Hi-Tech Automotive
Most Radical Engine - Sponsored by - Bill Rochester Performance
Favorite Buick - Sponsored by</SPAN> - Mangino Pontiac - Buick - Chevrolet
Favorite A-Body - Sponsored by - P & G Classic Cars
Kids Choice - Sponsored by - P & G Classic Cars
Favorite Hot Rod - Sponsored by - Newark Car Care Center, Inc.
Favorite Classic - Sponsored by - Newark Car Care Center, Inc.
Favorite Muscle Car - Sponsored by - Newark Car Care Center, Inc.
Favorite Oldsmobile - Sponsored by - Samyon Gorodetsky
Favorite Paint - Sponsored by - Ingleston Autobody
Favorite Graphics - Sponsored by - Mortensen Electric
Favorite Street Machine - Sponsored by - Hunt's Machine
Favorite Chevy - Sponsored by - Sawyer Chevrolet
Favorite Mopar - Sponsored by - Sawyer Motors
Best In-Progress - Sponsored by - DeRaven Design & Drafting
Favorite Station Wagon - Sponsored by - DeRaven Design & Drafting
Favorite Interior - Sponsored by - Collector's Edge Classics and Restoration
Favorite Truck - Sponsored by - Xtreme Customs
Favorite Ford - Sponsored by - Mariaville Lakeside Country Store, Pizza & Deli
Favorite Convertible - Sponsored by - Advanced Auto Repair
Favorite AMC - Sponsored by - www.snigsgarage.com
Favorite Shoe Box - Sponsored by - Louvers Unlimited
Favorite Pontiac - Sponsored by - Scott Alarm Systems, Inc.
Favorite Fins - Sponsored by - Peg's Country Kennels
Favorite Wheels - Sponsored by - Grand Premier Tires and Custom Wheels
Best Street Driven Race Car - Sponsored by - DPS Automotive
Fort's Favorite
A bonus competition held during Sunday's "Winner Circle" Show. This competition is for Saturday's award winners only. The Staff of the Fort William Henry Resort chooses their favorite vehicle in the "Winner Circle" to receive a prize package.