Contest Themes:

“In-Tow- Any Commercial or Non-Commercial vehicle towing something. Both the tow vehicle and the towed object will be judged.

“Porsche 911” – includes all variations (ie: 912, 934, 935, 959, etc.)

“Kei Pride” –Any model of a Japanese Kei vehicle. The Honda Beat, Suzuki Capacino, Autozam AZ-1, or any of the Kei truck kits.

Model Categories for the HAMS Model Car Show

1: Junior – All categories (15 and under).

2: Box Stock – Kit instructions must accompany the model. Model must be built from parts supplied in the kit and each part must be used in the way the kit manufacturer intended. Design flaws may not be corrected. Removal of parting lines or injection points, filling of sink holes, re-chroming of flawed chrome, and use of replacement parts from an identical kit is allowed. Paint, foil, flocking or decals from any source will be allowed.

3: Factory/Showroom Stock – Any car, light truck, van or 4×4 with any level of detailing that is street worthy. Must have factory stock chassis and tires. Factory Stock Engine, dress up kits allowed. No Body changes and no other modifications from factory stock are allowed.

4: Street Rod (1950 & earlier) – Any non-factory stock street legal vehicle 1950 and older.

5: Street Machine (1951 & later) – Any non-factory stock street legal vehicle 1951 & newer. No Slicks Allowed.

6: Pickups – Any pickup truck. Utes (i.e. Ranchero, El Camino) also allowed.

7: Jeeps & Off-Road Vehicles – Any light vehicle meant to be driven off-road, full-time or part-time. (Jeeps, Broncos, etc.)

8: Commercial Vehicles – Any vehicle used for commercial purposes. Light commercial vehicles must carry logo on body or commercial license plates. Emergency vehicles (police, fire) go into this category.

9: Custom – Any vehicle that has body alterations so that it is no longer stock in appearance. Any engine and/or interior modifications are allowed. Vehicle does not have to be street legal. Factory concept or experimental cars will be included in this class.

10: Low Riders – Specific category of custom car that has been lowered.

11: Foreign & Exotic – Any import or exotic street car will compete in this class. Stickered Drift cars

will not compete in this class . (Non-import exotics include Hennessy Viper, Ford GT, Saleen, etc.)

12: Competition, Straight Line – Any competition vehicle designed and built to compete on straight tracks (i.e. drag racing, Bonneville speed trials, Land Speed Record).

13: Competition, Open-Wheel – Any closed-course competition vehicle with exposed wheels (no fenders) designed and built to compete on a paved or dirt track or off-road.

14: Competition, Covered Wheel – Any closed-course competition vehicle with covered wheels (inside fenders) designed and built to compete on a paved or dirt track or off-road.

15: Competition, Dirt Track –Any competition vehicle designed and built to compete on a dirt track. Any tire is ok.

16: Curbside – Any type of car can be entered in this class but no open hoods, doors or trunk lids allowed. Interior may be visible and any level of detailing is allowed. Blowers, carbs and injectors visible through a hood will be allowed, but no additional engine parts may be seen. No mirrored bases and any chassis detail will not be judged.

17: Slammer – Any type of car can be entered in this class but no open hoods, doors or trunk lids allowed. Only the outside appearance of model will only be judged. Windows must be opaque. Visible blowers, carbs or injectors will be allowed, but no other engine parts may be visible.

18: Small Scale – Any model 1/43 scale and smaller. 19: Intermediate Scale: Any model 1/28 to 1/42 scales.

20: Large Scale – Any model 1/18 scale or larger.

21: Motorcycles – Any motorcycle detailed to any level.

22: Military – non-tracked (wheeled only) military vehicles. Any scale, any era. Machine guns

are the only mounted weapons allowed. No towed weapons.

23: Non-Commercial In-Tow – Any Non-Commercial vehicle towing something. Both the tow vehicle and the towed object will be judged.

24: Masters – Anything that has placed at IPMS Nationals or has won a Best in Show at any IPMS Contest. This category is not eligible for the Best in Show, however it is eligible for the theme awards if it fits the definition.

25: Dioramas – Automotive-related scenes. Please limit size to no larger than 600 square inches.

26: Miscellaneous – Anything relating to the automotive field that does not fit in any other category.