The 19th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show will be held Sunday, October 10, 2021 in Ballston Spa, New York. Our rain date for this event will be October 17, 2021.
We offer a non-judged category for people who want to come to the show and just display their car and enjoy the day. All other entries to the show will be judged on a 100-point scale, with 25 points being awarded in each of the following 4 categories
- Exterior condition and cleanliness
- Interior condition and cleanliness
- Tires, wheels condition and cleanliness
- Engine and engine compartment cleanliness
Vehicle categories:
Import Stock* Corvette 53-62** Mustang 05+** Classic Stock 75-92*
Tuner Car* Corvette 63-67** Pre War Rods & Customs* Modern Stock 93+*
Modified* Corvette 68-82** Post War Rods & Customs*
Truck-Modified* Corvette 84+** Classic Stock 31& Older*
Truck-Stock* Mustang 64-74** Classic Stock 32-41*
Muscle Car Classic (64-74)* Mustang 75-83** Classic Stock 46-54* *1st & 2nd places awarded
Muscle Car Transitional (75-10)* Mustang 84-93** Classic Stock 55-60* **1st place only in each class
Muscle Car Modern (02+)* Mustang 94-04** Classic Stock 61-74*
Please be sure to enter the appropriate category for your vehicle. Judging will be based on the specifications for that category. Engine score counts for 1/4 of the total score, please leave hood up.
Trophies will also be awarded for Best in Show-Car, Best in Show-Truck, President’s Choice, Mayor’s Choice, Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Stock, Best Import and Oldest Vehicle.
The first 400 registrants are guaranteed a car show window cling, the first 200, a goody bag. There is a $15 pre-registration fee (paid by 9/30/2021) or $20 the day of the show.
Please note: pre-registration online or by mail is now closed.
For day show registration: Payment ($20) will be collected and registration forms will be handed out at show entry. After entering and paying, you will be parked. Fill out and bring the completed form to the registration table in Wiswall Park to receive your car entry number and window cling. For your convenience, you can print and complete the registration form below ahead of time to bring with you that morning.
Pre-registered participants will be directed at show entry to the pre-registration table where you will be given your entry number and goody bag and then parked. There will be no need to check in at the registration table in Wiswall Park.
Awards will be in Wiswall Park at 3:30 pm.
**All cars must enter the show on Charlton Street, which will be clearly marked. Please look for the signs. You will pay your $20 registration fee at that time. Volunteers will be handing out registration forms and directing you to the parking staff. If you have pre-registered, you will enter the show immediately. If you are coming with a club or want to park with a group, please gather all cars off-site and arrive together at show entry. We will only park you when your entire group is there. There will be no way to get another car into a group that is already parked. Judging starts at 9 am. Please come early. All proceeds of the car show will benefit BSBPA community efforts and activities.**
We look forward to seeing you and if there are any questions we can answer for you, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you and we hope to see you at the car show! bspacarshow@ballston.org
Printable Registration Form