Classes | Rules

The Customs Contest will consist of two different shows - one Hot Wheels Only, and one for Non-Hot Wheels 1:64 scale diecast cars. A summary of classes and awards offered is below.

Hot Wheels ONLY
Novice			Pro
Mild	Spicy	Wild	Mild	Spicy	Wild
1st	1st	1st	1st	1st	1st
2nd	2nd	2nd	2nd	2nd	2nd
3rd	3rd	3rd	3rd	3rd	3rd

Non - Hot Wheels 1:64 Scale Diecast

1st

2nd

3rd

Children's Class	Diorama	Large Scale (Greater than 1:64 scale)
1st	SHOW ONLY	SHOW ONLY
2nd
3rd

Note: Sets will still be judged. However, they will now be part of the Spicy or Wild class. As usual, a People's Choice prize will be awarded.

Rules

When your car is entered it will be assigned an entry number and class at the registration table. The registrar reserves the right to make judgments on class. Contestants may NOT class their own cars.

Anyone who has placed three times in first place in any custom car contest (National, ECHW, SNEHW) will be entered into the Pro category. Additionally, anyone not meeting this criteria may voluntarily enter into the Pro class.

• Mild
  In any class, a mild custom is allowed only a repaint and wheel change. No modification to the original casting may be made. Detail - headlights, taillights, interior, undercarriage, etc. - is VERY important for maximum points.
• Spicy
  In any class, NO cutting of the die cast can occur. Additions of spoilers, hood scoops, fender skirts, motor change, are allowed, as are a paint and wheel change. NOTE: DRILLING MAY OCCUR IN THIS CLASS - SO LONG AS THE HOLES DRILLED ARE FILLED WITH A MODIFICATION. Ex - A hole may be drilled in order to attach a hood scoop. Any modifications not deemed in this class may (at the judge's discretion) be bumped to wild. As always, detail is important for maximum points.
• Wild
  In any class, anything goes - cutting, chopping, use your imagination. Detail and quality are, of course, important for maximum points.
• Sets
  Consist of 2 or 3 vehicles done in any of the three categories above. All vehicles will be judge for total points.
• Large Scale
  Any car larger than 1:64 scale may be shown; however, at this time no judging will occur.
• Diorama
  Any diorama may be shown, provided there is table space available; however, at this time no judging will occur.
• Children's
  Children must be under 12 years of age to participate. Contestants may have help to drill apart the casting, but must do their own paint, body detail work. As with all entries, children will be expected to be able to list all modifications done to the custom. Please be honest!
  
  
• OPEN INVITATIONAL FOR HOT WHEELS UNIVERSITY - BIKES AND TRIKES
  The special class for Hot Wheels University is "Bikes and Trikes". Your custom should start with one of Hot Wheels motorcycles or tricycles and build from there. Your custom can be Mild, Spicy, or Wild. As usual, there is no charge for the Open Invitational.