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Registration for the Camaro Nationals includes admission to the GM Nationals. The sticker on your car allows entrance Thursday through Sunday for your Camaro, two adults and 2 children.

This is an explanation of the various classes offered at the Camaro Nationals. They are broken down into judged and non-judged; and the judged classes are then broken down into participant vote, 200 point, 500 point, 1000 point, and 5000 point systems. The classes are more detailed and more difficult as the point system increases, and obviously, it takes more time to judge them as the points level goes up.


Non-Judged Classes
Non-Judged Field

Class 30
Whether you are just not into detailing your Camaro, or you just have more trophies than your garage has shelves, this class allows you to participate in all the fun and comradery of the Nationals without any of the work - and still gets you a front row parking spot for your Camaro - at a price that can't be beat. This class is open to any and all Camaros, in any condition, as long as they can drive onto the field under their own power. All Camaros in this class will receive two goodie bags, a 'GM Nationals' dash plaque, and will be eligible for door prizes and 'best of' awards. The first 250 pre-registered cars will receive a 'Camaro Nationals' dash plaque in addition to the above.
Not Yet Ready for Prime Time

Class 50
If you can't bring your Camaro because it won't be out of the shop in time... or the engine is making sounds of duress with no time to repair it... or if the new cam created so much power, it blew the rockers apart....you can still participate in the fun. True, you'll have to park the family car in the cheap seats with the trailers, but you will receive your goodie bags, and will be eligible for all door prizes, and pre show pricing on tee shirts & Dinner/Auction tickets.
Drivers Class

Class 29
This class is open to any and all Camaros, in any condition, as long as they can drive onto the field under their own power. Like the non-judged class, all Camaros in this class will receive two goodie bags, a 'GM Nationals' dash plaque, and will be eligible for door prizes and 'best of' awards. The first 250 pre-registered cars will receive a 'Camaro Nationals' dash plaque in addition to the above.
Heritage Class

Class 45
This class allows the display of Certified Camaros - those that have completed Vintage, Legend, or Bow Tie systems. Registered class participants receive a participation award. All Camaros in this class will receive two goodie bags, a 'GM Nationals' dash plaque, and will be eligible for door prizes and 'best of' awards. The first 250 pre-registered cars will receive a 'Camaro Nationals' dash plaque in addition to the above. A.C.A. will attempt to provide protection from the elements for these cars as it may be available, but please do not plan on your car being under cover.

Participant Vote Classes Participant vote classes are open to all Camaros. They are frequently used by owners who want to compete, but may not feel their Camaro would stand up to the scrutiny of the points judged classes. All Camaro Nationals attendees are asked to vote for their favorite Camaros in each of following stock and modified classes, and the tallied vote decides the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners. The Camaro with the single highest number of votes is chosen as the Participant Best of Show. All Camaros in this class will receive two goodie bags, a 'GM Nationals' dash plaque, and will be eligible for door prizes and 'best of' awards. The first 250 pre-registered cars will receive a 'Camaro Nationals' dash plaque in addition to the above.
31 1st Gen Stock 34 2nd Gen Modified 37 4th Gen Stock
32 1st Gen Modified 35 3rd Gen Stock 38 4th Gen Modified
33 2nd Gen Stock 36 3rd Gen Modified  

Point Judged Classes
(pre-registered only)
All Camaros in this class will receive two goodie bags, a 'GM Nationals' dash plaque, and will be eligible for door prizes and 'best of' awards. The first 250 pre-registered cars will receive a 'Camaro Nationals' dash plaque in addition to the above.

Heartbeat Classes

200 Point System

Classes 1 - 25
"Show & Shine"
Camaros will be placed in the class that BEST DESCRIBES the car. Judges will be evaluating the overall cleanliness and detailing of the car, along with the body fit & finish, and condition of the interior, engine compartment, trunk, chassis, etc.

Classes may be spit or combined based on number of registrants in a class.

STOCK Original or restored cars in these classes must be overall stock appearing. Color and interior must have been available for that year production. Two MINOR changes allowed before car must move to mild modified. Examples: aftermarket radio, shifter handle, one size up on tires, wrong stock air cleaner. Non stock wheels, spoilers on 67's, cowl hoods on 67's & 68's are automatic move to mild modified. Headers & cross rams are automatic move to mild modified except for class 03A.

01A 67 Coupe 07A 70-81 Coupe 14B 96-01 Cp/Conv
01B 68 Coupe 10A 82-92 Coupe 15A Late Pace Car
01C 69 Coupe 10B 87-92 Conv 15B 97 Anniv Edition
02A 67-69 Conv 14A 93-97 Cp/Conv 15C 02 Anniv Edition
03A 67-69 Z/28    

MILD-MODIFIED Includes Camaros with decorative and performance bolt-on items able to be installed by an average Camaro owner. Camaros are to look somewhat stock in appearance. Examples of items typically seen in this class are: lens covers, tuner tail lights, aftermarket air cleaners, MAF covers, battery covers, radiator covers, braided hoses, colored spark plug wires, strut tower supports, headers, paint color not proper for year, minor stripe changes, bolt on sub-frame connectors, etc. Stock carburetion required.

Vintage Street class is exclusively for Camaros modified with vintage styling and vintage parts... i.e. traction bars, tachometers, chrome reverse wheels, Crageres, etc.

Extensive chroming, chrome chassis parts or engine compartment panels, roll bars, and custom upholstery are an automatic move to modified classes.

04A 67-69 Mild 08 70-81 Mild 16 93-97 Mild
06A 67-73 Vintage Street Stock 12 82-92 Mild 17 98-02 Mild

Modified Includes non-stock size motors (383, 502 etc.) oversize carbs, blowers, turbo & super chargers, aftermarket and digital dash clusters, over and under sized tires, extensive chroming, and roll bars up to 4 mounting points. Basic drive train and brake systems to remain intact for this class. Spare tire required for full points.

05 67-69 Mod 09 70-81 Mod 13 82-92 Mod
18 93-02 Mod    

PRO-STREET 23A Includes Camaros with wheel tubs and narrowed rears. No spare tire required for this class.

Competition 23B Includes Camaros built for drag, oval, street, or road racing, in addition to all unlicensed Camaros. No spare tire required for this class.

Touring 24 Includes 1st & 2nd Generation Camaros that have been fitted with late model drive trains, oversize brakes, large diameter wheels, lowered chassis, ultra plush interiors, and late model air conditioning. Typical of cars built for the 'Hot Rod Power Tour'. Spare tire required for full credit in this class.

Custom 25 This class includes Camaros with hand built or custom chassis (other than pro-street or competition), hydraulic chassis, heavily modified bodies, suicide doors, reversed hinge hoods, chopped roofs, etc. Also includes radical paint schemes (other than pro-street). No spare tire required for full judging points.


Hugger Classes

500 Point System

Class 26
This class will be judged 'stock', as is Bow Tie. Cars will be judged against a judging sheet for a points-based award, rather than against other cars. It is scored as enhanced 'Show & Shine', based on both duplicating factory stock appearance, and detailing. Numbers and tags will not be checked, but all features, options, and colors must be correct for production year as per the 'White Book'. Maximum points will be received for proper size & bias tires, reproduction batteries, original oil filters, tower clamps, black spark plug wires, etc. Clones or Clokes are welcome. Cars must be pre-registered for this and all other judged classes. All Camaros in this class will receive two goodie bags, a 'GM Nationals' dash plaque, and will be eligible for door prizes and 'best of' awards. The first 250 pre-registered cars will receive a 'Camaro Nationals' dash plaque in addition to the above.
26A Stock 67 - 69 26B Stock 70-81

Bow Tie Classes

1000 Point System

Class 27
This class will be judged 'stock'. Cars will be judged against a judging sheet for a points based award, rather than against other cars. Although cleanliness will be addressed, the major emphasis will be on duplicating the way the car would have come from the factory. Basic numbers and tags will be checked, to confirm that features, options, and colors are correct for the car being judged. Engine block must be matching numbers to achieve maximum points. Judges will be checking for bias tires, spiral shocks, proper battery, alternator, distributor, etc. Equipment may be original, NOS, good quality used, or quality reproduction parts. Class limited to 15 cars in 1st generation, 5 cars each in 2nd & 3rd gen. As is for all judged classes, Bow Tie MUST be pre-registered. 1st generation fills very quickly, so do not hesitate if interested. Please note that although this class goes into quite a bit of detail, it is not on a par with our concours classes. Judging time is approximately 25 minutes per car, compared to 3 hours in concours. For those cars considering the possibility of moving on to Legends class, and would like to have their car approved to move up, specify ' L'. There is a small additional fee for this check. All Camaros in this class will receive two goodie bags, a 'GM Nationals' dash plaque, and will be eligible for door prizes and 'best of' awards. The first 250 pre-registered cars will receive a 'Camaro Nationals' dash plaque in addition to the above.
27A 67 - 69 27AL 67 - 69 with Legends check
27B 70 - 81 27BL 70 - 81 with Legends check
27C 82 - 92  

Concours Class

5000 Point System
These classes are the apex of the Camaro judging systems. All Camaros in this class will receive two goodie bags, a 'GM Nationals' dash plaque, and will be eligible for door prizes and 'best of' awards. The first 250 pre-registered cars will receive a 'Camaro Nationals' dash plaque in addition to the above.

Due to the extensive judging time and detail involved in the following classes, judging will occur inside building 'Y'. As the popularity of these classes continues to increase, it may not be possible to keep all participants inside the building while not being judged. Indoor spaces will be assigned based on:

  1. Returning Camaros; and
  2. Receipt date of completed registration and pre-qualification forms with all requested information and part numbers.

Heritage display cars will fill any unassigned spaces as of 30 days prior to show.


Vintage Camaro Certification

1967-1974

Class 40
Camaros anticipating entry into the Vintage program must be pre-qualified. Vintage Camaro inspects the Camaro on a maximum 5000 point system, based on the options and features of the individual automobile. Obviously matching numbers are required on all marked components. As Certification verifies that the Camaro is an intact, undisturbed original car; most entrants into this program will be low mileage all-original cars. If interested, contact A.C.A. or Vintage Camaro as soon as possible, as number of Camaros is limited. This is a one year program.

Legend Class

1967-1974

Class 41
As this restored class goes into detail beyond the scope of many participants, Camaros entering this class must be qualified by previous participation in class 27 L (Bow Tie), or by inspection by one of the concurs judges prior to entry. This requirement is in place to save expense and time of those not familiar with this system, and to prevent assigning the limited number of Legend spaces to unqualified cars, thus preventing qualified cars from participating. Obviously matching numbers are required on all marked components. This is an extremely thorough system; all parts will be evaluated as to correctness, originality, finish, and condition. Cars must achieve a minimum score to continue in the system the following year; and must achieve a score of 96% within three years to 'graduate' and achieve Heritage status. If a car achieves a score of 98% prior to the third year, it automatically achieves Heritage status and does not need to return for additional judging. If interested in this class, contact A.C.A. as soon as possible. Space is limited to returning Camaros plus a limited number of new entries. Accepted entrants may request a copy of the scoring sheet to assist in final preparation of the car.
 
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