Hi All,
A few words on 2015 PUB judging for those of you interested in having your car judged. There will be three levels of judging, the Drivers/Street category, the Mercedes Benz Preservation category and a People’s Choice, subject to change based on participation and if required.
We have three judges who are volunteering their time, and possibly a fourth, depending on the final number of cars participating. All three judges have previous judging experience, all own Pagoda’s, some own multiple Pagodas. One of the judges, teaches judging school, another is an editor for the Star Magazine, and one a member of this board. We feel they are all highly qualified to judge. Any arguments with any judge will disqualify your car, period.
Street/Drivers Category
This will not be a Pebble Beach or Amelia Island concourse level judging.
Since the vast majority of cars attending PUB will be driven hundreds and in some cases thousands of miles, a few blades of grass in a tire or a few bugs on the grill will not affect your score, no need to fuss about these type of things. This category is intended to let you know what it will take to get your car to the next level, possibly concourse level.
Preservation Category
This is meant for cars that are 85%-90% all original, drivable, and have been well cared for over the years, no major restorations, like complete new paint. If you meet certain criteria in this category you will receive an award from MB. You must be a MBUSA member to participate in this category. One of our judges was instrumental in creating this category for MB.
People’s Choice Category
This category will have several attendees volunteer to look at cars in a fun way, picking such things as, Car I would most like to take home, Car with the most potential, Best exterior color,,,
Once you have paid the judging fee, you can participate in as many categories as you wish, no additional cost. There will be awards given for each category.
Hope this helps clarify things, and sorry for the delay.
Alex
