We're looking to really push the concours this year at Ford Fair. We realise that we can never please every single competitor, but have taken on-board criticisms and comments from previous years and as such have appointed Kevin Flatman as the head judge and have decided to overhall the judging process.

We now require additional judges. Anyone who is interested in becoming a judge will have to have had prior knowledge and experience of concours. If you think you could fulfil the role please contact Kevin on kvflatman@aol.com for anything else please contact events.auto@futurenet.com or me on dan.white@futurenet.co.uk

Please don't turn this thread into a 'this is what's wrong with Ford Fair Concours' rant, it's about how we can take it forward, not about what's happened in the past.

 

Great to see the effort going into this as I am sure it will attract more entrants with it being run as the concours competitors wish.

I might stick the Escort in for a laugh...

Just need some white gloves and a forensic suit!

 

We're also considering doing a 'beginner's class' with people (and cars) that are new to Concours - we need to decide on the rules first but that kinda thing would be ideal for you!

 

I think that's a good idea actually, might get a few more people interested.

Is there a 'working concourse' bit, or is it all just the full-blown stuff? As I do wonder if a lot of people might be put off entering when there are so many trailer queens and pure show cars in there.

I just don't have the patience for such things

 

The thing is you've either got to do concours, or not. There's no real middle ground as it becomes 'show and shine'. Concours really has to be the pinnacle of car detailling, otherwise it's not concours!

I'd hope that a new novice category would encourage new people to give it a go, but it is a pastime which needs dedication!

 

nice to see dan as i have done it in the past a few times but as it was before i would have given it a miss like i did last year but with Kevin on board things should look up and i am willing to help judge as i know kev and judge for the RSOC

 

Some of you know me and those that dont
i have been a regular concourse competitor for 10+
#years.
Competed in modified 3dr cosworth
"" "" standard 3dr cosworth
"" "" " 500 cosworth
Modified rs 1600i
standard rs1600i

multiple gold cup winner
and overall gold cup winner with the rsoc.

We are looking for judges for all marques of ford cars.
So please feel free to contact me via e mail / pm

thanks.
Lets make ford fair a show to be involved with
kev

 

Great news! good to see Kev getting involved in this.

James

 

i'd luv to get my car into beginners,good laff

 

Id like to put my standard 3dr in concourse but im new to all this if anyone can help me.

 

Not my cuppa but i think begginers is a great idea

 

great i may enter this year, the beginners would be great as i've only owned the car a few days but i have kept it in its original box from when i picked it up from the shell garage

 

Kevin you have a pm

 

RETRO AL
You have pm........


Beginners /novice class is a superb way to start.
Its not too serious but gives you an insight to whats involved.
Judging is not as strict and
only some parts of the car are judged.
Wont tell you what parts.
Now you,ll have to clean it all lol.
If i can be of any help to anyone who wants
to participate in this class please contact me.
kev

 

Hi Kevin i really want to enter my standard 3dr in concourse i have never done it before so any help would go a great way many thanks mat.

 

deffo gonna have a go this year.

 

For those of you who fancy giving it a go, but don't know how - We plan to do a feature about how to begin in concours. I'll be speaking to Kevin about the top tips and we'll do a 'how to' type guide!

 

Nice 1 mate.

 

pm me and i,ll give you my number.
I,ll help anyone at anytime.
kevin

 

Bloody eck
i,d better get my cotton buds.microfibres at the ready lol lol
happy to help

 

shame im not available as i have had concours experiance and have judged at national day many times plus regional days,
i have 2 years ford fair wins but many years ago

 

Well keep in touch
Thanks for posting here
kev

 

this sounds a good idea

 

Its a terrific entry to concourse.
Enables you to have fun, join in and learn a lot
of time saving tips on preparing a car for the show.
Keep an eye out in fast ford for a feature on concourse
kevin