UBSCC
All British Motorcar Show and Swap Meet Q & A:
Q
- Why is this event so special?
A - Unlike any other all British gathering, this event is the
only premier event to boast the largest show and swap meet in
the State. No where else can you find so many trophy classes,
cars or swap vendors dedicated to all British marques. This
event promotes the preservation of British cars by teaching
our children what real cars did before power steering and computers.
Q - UBS
who?
A - United British Sports Car Club of Sacramento sponsors this
event every year. The generosity of our members who volunteer
their time is what makes this show so successful. Meet fellow
enthusiasts who love to get together for a wide variety of events
throughout the year. Please stop by our club booth near registration
for more information or peruse our web site for more details
of our yearly activities and wanderings.
Participant's
Choice Car Show
Q - I don't have a "show" car, should I enter anyway?
A - This is a Participant's Choice show which is comprised of
daily drivers and climate controlled hot house flower cars.
Therefore, the car show entrants will be the only ones permitted
to vote for all cars within each car class. Anyone could go
home with a trophy, so don't feel intimidated by the condition
of your car. This is also a great way to network with car owners
of your same marque. Moreover, you can't get the coveted goodie
bag if you don't register.
Q - What
vehicles are allowed in the motorcar show?
A - Any operational British sedan or convertible car is allowed
to enter this event. There is no age limit for the vehicle.
We also do not define what "British" means. If a significant
part of the car is built in England or British ruled country,
you may enter this event. As long as you pay the entry fee,
you may enter the motorcar show. The only exception is we no
longer accept motorcycle entries.
Q - I
have two cars that I want to show, how much do I owe?
A - The cost is $20.00 per car if you register by the May 1st deadline,
or $30.00 per car on the day of the show. (That's either $40.00
or $60.00 depending on how prompt you are!)
Q - What
does "Participant's Choice" mean?
A - Only car show participants will receive a ballot. Participants
will vote for all cars by class. First, Second and Third place
will be awarded to the cars receiving the most votes in each
class. Classes are set when three like cars, excluding the Winners'
Circle are pre-registered.
Q - What
about everyone else? Don't we get to vote?
A - We have created the "People's Choice" award. Voting
for this will take place by using a special ballot available
at the walk-in entrance gate. Show participants will be ineligible
to vote for the People's Choice award since they get to vote
for the Participant's Choice awards. The attending public will
be limited to one vote per person per address and family and
as long as your full mailing address is completed and legible.
From these ballots, the one car that receives the most votes
regardless of class will win this prestigious award. By providing
your name and address, we will be able to contact you about
future shows.
Q - How are car classes set?
A - During pre-registration, like cars are counted and sorted.
When pre-registrations for three or more of the same marque
are received, not including the Winners' Circle, we set a trophy
class. If we receive less than three for a marque, those cars
will go into British Specialty - Sports Car or British Specialty
- Sedan. The deadline for pre-registration is May 4th.
Q - One
year my Rolls Royce was in the same class as a Land Rover. What's
up with that?
A - That means we didn't have three early entries for Rolls
or Rovers to set their own trophy class. Get two of your friends
to pre-register their like cars so you can have a trophy class
and a chance at a trophy.
Q - I
want my car in a trophy class. How do I make sure a class is
set?
A - There are two ways to accomplish this goal. If you are an
individual, you are welcome to pay for three entries ($60.00)
to set a class by the pre-registration date. (Remember, trophy
classes are set by pre-registration, so this is critical!) If
you are a business, you are welcome to sponsor a class and have
your name on the class sign for a fee of $150.00. Your name
will also be listed in our main directory as a class sponsor.
Q - I
pre-registered, how do I know what the classes will be?
A - An early list of trophy classes will be posted on our web
site with the final list posted once pre-registration closes.
Check the site and bug your friends to pre-register if you don't
see the class you want!
Q - What
is the Winners' Circle?
A - The First place winner of each trophy class from the previous
year is placed in the Winners' Circle to compete against the
other First place winners. The top three cars to receive the
most votes in this class will win awards. Next year, all cars
in this class will rotate back to the general field to be replaced
by this year's First place winners.
Q - I
won First place in my class last year, what do I do now?
A - You will receive a special invitation in the mail to join
the Winners' Circle for the current year. Tell the gate you
are in the Winners' Circle and show them your invitation, so
you may be directed to the Winners' Circle parking. Entry fees
are the same for this class as all others; $20.00 by May 4th
or $30.00 on the day of the event.
Q - I
pre-registered but was unable to bring my car. May I still get
my participant's bag?
A - Yes, if you attend the day of the show, please go to the
registration booth and tell them you didn't bring your car,
but still want your bag. After the day of the event, all remaining
bags become the property of UBSCC.
Q - I
prepaid for a commemorative T-shirt, but didn't attend; can
I still get my shirt?
A - We can mail prepaid T-shirt's to anyone that provides the
cost of postage. Please contact our web master for details.
Q - May
I set up a canopy or trailer near my car on the show field?
A - Due to changing weather conditions, we do not allow canopies
or umbrellas on the show field. We do this to protect you and
others from possible damage to your vehicle. Due to parking
constraints, we do not allow trailers on the show field. There
is space for trailers in the parking area outside the gate.
Q - I
don't like to leave my car alone. May I set up a chair by it
during the show?
A - We do not want to keep you from talking about your car with
the wandering public, but please do not put your chair in areas
that would hinder access for other participants. After all the
cars have been placed, feel free to spread out a little more,
but please wait until we have all the cars on the show field.
Q - I
have a few extra parts I would like to unload. May I sell them
at my show space?
A - No, we only have space for the cars on the show field. You
are welcome to purchase a swap space and sell your items there.
Q - I
just don't want to enter my car in the show. Is there public
parking?
A - Yes, parking is available at the fair
grounds.If you drive a British car to the event, you really
should enter it to take advantage of all the benefits.
Swap Meet
Q - I want to show my car, plus have a space in the swap
meet. How much do I pay?
A - $15.00 for the swap space plus $20.00 for the show if you
pre-register by May 1st. Alternatively, the cost the day of
the event is $20 per swap space and $30 per car.
Q - What
will I find at the swap meet?
A - The swap meet consists of new and used parts from private
and business vendors. It is possible to find rare and common
parts, tools, flyers, brochures, hats, pins, and shirts, not
to mention complete cars or the people to work on them. This
is your opportunity to see everything in one place.
Q - How
big are the swap spaces?
A - Our Swap Director will help figure your size space. However,
the basic size for each entry is about two normal size car widths
and one car length. If you need extra space, more area may be
provided for an additional fee.
Q - I
am selling my car, may I show it at this event?
A - Yes, pay the entry fee and you may park it in the swap area
or on the show field. If you need to trailer your car, and it
doesn't run, you may park on the swap field as space allows
without unhitching.
Directions
Q - Where is The Yolo County Fairgrounds?
A - The Yolo County Fairgrounds is in Woodland, California. See our main Car Show page for directions.
Q - I'll
arrive on Saturday, are there places to lodge?
A - Yes, there are eight hotels in the Woodland area along with
many restaurants. See our main page for a link to the area hotels.
Q - Is
event parking available?
A - Public parking is available at the fair
grounds. However, if you drive a British car, you really should
enter it!
Registration
Q - How do I pay for my pre-registration entry?
A - Registrations completed by May 1st may be mailed with a
check or you can register online and pay by credit card. See
the registration form for more details.
Q - May
I register my British motorcycle?
A - Sorry, this event no longer allows motorcycle entries.
Q - Where
do I get dash plaques?
A - Dash plaques are available to the first 225 entries of the
motorcar show only. They are found in the participant's goodie
bag.
Q - I
didn't pre-register, what forms of payment will be accepted?
A - We are no longer able to accept checks on the day of the
event. However, cash will be accepted. Credit card payment is
only available through our web site during pre-registration.
Q - I
pre-registered, what do I do on the day of the event?
A - A list of all pre-registered entries will be at the gate.
You will be given a class identification card to help our volunteers
park your car in the appropriate class. Take the class identification
card to the registration booth after you park, so you may pick
up your participant's bag of goodies. Besides all the goodies
from various businesses, be sure to locate your ballot and vote
by 1:00.
Q - How
do I know you received my entry?
A - If you entered by the deadline and provided your e-mail
address, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. If you don't
have e-mail, feel free to call if you don't see your check cashed.
If you entered after the deadline, you will be contacted and
told of the oversight and asked to pay the full amount at the
gate.
Q - I
didn't pre-register, what happens now?
A - Just show up! The gates open at 7:00 and registration closes
at 11:00. The fee at the gate is now $30.00 per entry for show
or $20.00 for swap. At the gate your vehicle will be assessed
to best place you in your car class. Park, take your class identification
card and go to the registration booth to pick up your participant's
bag of goodies. You will be asked to fill out a registration
flyer at this time. Participant goodie bags are limited to the
first 225 motorcar show entries.
Q - How
do I get on future mailing lists for this event if I didn't
participate?
A - The easiest way is to fill out the People's Choice ballot.
We will automatically notify you of our event. Rest assured,
the information you provide will not be shared outside of United
British Sports Car Club. Or, e-mail anyone at the club and we
will make sure your name is added to our snail mail or e-mail
list.
Q - I
don't have anything to show or sell, is there an entry fee?
A - No, public entry is free. Be sure to pick up the People's
Choice ballot at the gate.
Voting
Q - What are the details on voting?
A - Voting for the car show will end at 1:00 with trophies awarded
at 2:30. Ballot boxes are located at the registration booth
and at various other locations on the show field. Look for the
large Ballot Box signs. Vote promptly so that all the ballots
may be tallied quickly.
Q - Who
can vote for the Participant's Choice awards?
A - Each participant of the car show will receive a ballot in
their goodie bag from the registration booth. This allows voting
for all cars in each individual class. The three cars that receive
the most votes will win an award in each class including the
Winners' Circle.
Q - Who
can vote for the People's Choice award?
A - The People's Choice award is a single award given to the
one car that receives the most votes from non car show participants.
These special ballots may be obtained at the walk-in entry gate.
Any car in any class may win this award. One vote per family,
per address will be counted only on entries that are completed
with legible names and addresses.
Vendors
Q - Who will be at this event?
A - A variety of vendors in the swap area will sell everything
from products to services. Many more vendors and businesses
will also donate items to the silent auction or to the car show
entry bags. We would appreciate it if you would thank them for
participating in this event as it promotes the preservation
of all British marques.
Q - I
am a vendor that would like to participate. How much do I pay?
A - You work hard for your money, so we only charge $25.00 for
businesses in the swap or food vending areas. This is the same
low price we have been doing for 15 years, so come out and meet
a targeted group of car enthusiasts.
Q - I
have a lot of stuff to put out and don't want to do it on Sunday,
what can I do?
A - We will allow business vendors to set up on Saturday as
long as you notify us of your intent. We will not take any responsibility
for lost or stolen items, but this may be a viable option if
you want to park in your space and come in earlier than the
gate opens to begin laying out your goods. The field is mostly
secure and many club members stay the night to be there bright
and early in the morning.
Q - I
would like to come in earlier than 7:00 to set up by business
space, may I?
A - Okay, but just because you asked so sweetly! Paying business
vendors may come in earlier - donuts and coffee are appreciated
by staff opening the gates for you! If coming in Saturday doesn't
work for you, then we will accommodate you within reason. Volunteers
are usually stumbling around by 6:00 or so, so please let us
know that you would like to come earlier with your pre-registration
and we will wait for you at the gate.
Food
Q - Will food be available on site?
A - Yes, BBQ, Scottish fare, kettle corn, snow cones, coffee
and drinks will be available from independent food vendors during
the event. Check our website for the names of the specific food
providers.
Q - I
would like to be a food vendor at your event. How do I get involved?
A - As a courtesy, we do not allow vendors that sell duplicate
items. However, variety is the spice of life and we encourage
interested parties to contact us. For more information, contact
the UBSCC Dixon Coordinator for more details.
Car Clubs
Q - I am involved in another British car club, may we participate?
A - We at United British Sports Car Club believe that it is
important to promote the continued interest in vintage and newer
British cars. This event draws people from all over California
and many Western states, so sharing information about other
clubs is a necessity to maintain our goal of preserving interests
in British vehicles. We do not compete with other clubs, we
simply share a love for the sputter or rumble or our Little
British Cars. We will provide booth space to any British car
club for no charge if you contact us before the event. We need
the time to lay out the field, so please, let us know that you
intend to attend by the pre-registration deadline. You may bring
no larger than a 10 x 10 pop up canopy, but you must have a
means of securing it to the ground. No canopies are allowed
in the show area. Sorry, tables will no longer be provided.
Awards
Q - How do the awards work for the car show?
A - The top three cars in each class to receive the most votes
will receive an award. First and Second place winners will receive
a trophy and Third place a ribbon.
Q - I
had to leave before the end of the event. How do I find out
who won?
A - A full list of class winners will be posted on our web site
after the event. If you won an award, please contact us to coordinate
delivery.
Q - Why
does it take so long to hand out the trophies?
A - We are the only car show that sets trophy classes by the
number of pre-registered vehicles. Each year our classes expand
to simplify the grouping of vehicles. This means that it takes
longer to tally the ballots. You may help by promptly voting
and turning in your ballot. Or, we could do as other shows do
and give out awards based on ugliest paint job or biggest oil
slick; however, we prefer our method.
Silent
Auction
Q - What will I find in the silent auction?
A - We have solicited a wide variety of car related and non-car
related items for your enjoyment. Tables will be set up to view
the many items available. Place your bid and make sure you don't
get outbid!
Bathrooms
Q - Are there bathrooms on site?
A - Yes, there are two public facilities centrally located for
your convenience.
Involvement
Q - This is a great event, how do I get involved?
A - This event isn't what it is without the hard work and dedication
from our volunteers. We always welcome help and some unsolicited
advice too! Go to the United British Sports Car Club booth next
to registration to find out how you may be more involved.
If
you have questions, email the Chairman at Chairman@ubscc.org
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