Chalk Outline

As you know I don't compete at the shows. I hide my placard or I write on it "Do Not Vote", which is a 50/50 shot at getting a vote, as people will find my placard or they are illiterate and vote anyway. Over the years there has been a slow but steady migration toward my way of thinking with some of the perennial winners coming to the dark side. They have discovered that they can actually have fun at a show without the sweat equity of the ultimate shine or the stress on trying to impress every mook that even looks at the shadow your vehicle is casting. All for a $25.00 Cheap Ass Trophy.


Now some have gone one step further and only go to "Cruise Nights" or stopped all outside activity other than driving the vehicle to get ice cream. Their loss is the fact that they are not supporting the local Car Show or even the local Cruise Night. Even though we as a small percentage of the hobby don't compete we still support the local shows. We still give at the gate. We still applaud your endeavor to show off the best wax job and chrome doodad.


Some have even gone further by selling their ride and washing their hands of the whole scene stating that they are tired of whining and crying over this, that and anything that caused the weekly dose of drama, all for the sake of faux marble, plastic tube and a stick on plaque that says some drivel of class and place. Yeah right, like I'm thinking that's a little harsh in a reactive sort of way. What were they thinking???


Please realize that I'm not opposed to anybody competing for what they see as a badge of honor or some type of recognition. I find the drama and antics that some of the shows bring us quite entertaining and in some cases quite humorous. Remember the 3rd place trophy slam? That was definitely the "Oh Snap" moment of that season and probably the next.


Oh believe me when I say that I get awards at shows. Usually at some little Podunk East Bumfuck Show where Aunty Mom and Grampa Dad have decided to take a day off from humping the stump and voted for me because the skull on the door looks like Uncle Zip and has better teeth than they do. FML


For your information the Dark Side isn't dark at all, we left a light on for ya.