Hello,

I wanted to let you know about a couple of changes we plan at this year's British Car Show at the Virginia Scottish Games (August 30 and 31) in the Plains.  We are hoping to get some  more cars out there this year, and these may interest some of you club members.

1.  New (additional) award   First, in addition  to the customary "Best in Show" trophy for the best British car (awarded separately each day), this year we intend to award a "Best Ambassador" prize to the exhibitor who does the most to interest the viewing public in his or her car (and the British car collecting hobby/illness, generally)  Last year, we had one fellow in a Jag XJS who allowed all the kids to sit behind the wheel of his car for a photo opp (I followed suit once I saw how fascinated some of the kids were) and it really made quite a difference for the spectators.  We need to do all we can to interest the public in our hobby, and this was a great way to do that.  Car history/restoration exhibits, oral presentations/war stories, and anything else that the general public might find interesting, will all be considered by the judges.

The "award" for the winner of Best Ambassador will be a bottle of single malt scotch.  (Or a $50 gift certificate from Moss, for those not interested in alcohol)  Awarded each day.  The judges are NOT eligible to win this prize, btw (We don't want any rigged elections.  At least on the showfield!)

2. "For Sale" Signs will be permitted.  Unlike many car shows, we will permit "For Sale"signs to be displayed on the windshield of exhibited cars.  I find many people do not realize how inexpensive many British collector cars are.  And of course, many of our various club members are reaching the point that they want to "cull the herd."   (I will endeavor to have the folks doing the announcements on the PA system mention this fact.)

Please spread the word to your club members.  Registration is $15 per day or $25 for both days.  You can register on the day of the event at the field (and since there's no discount for early registration, this is the safer bet).  Or online (if you can navigate the site!)  https://www.vascottishgames.org/