Hot August Nights Event Series
There can only be one.
Compete for the award you can't buy.
Hot August Nights' 2025 Featured Vehicle.
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About the Event Series
Hot August Nights is elevating the competition factor to crown an annual best of the best winner as part of the new HAN Event Series, presented by Champion Chevrolet.
The Event Series is open to any car club or promoter for local, regional, or national shows taking place now through August 10, 2024.
Qualifying classic vehicles receive an invitation to the HAN Event Series Grand Finale taking place August 11, 2024, at Reno-Sparks Convention Center starting after the Grand Finale Parade.
Find out if you are the one for 2025.
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This is THE ONE. congratulations to The 2023 HAN Event Series winner and showcase vehicle for 2024.
The 2023 Grand Champion winner is Greg B. for his 1956 Chevy Nomad. He qualified at the Townsmen presents the 19th Annual car Show May 20, 2023 in Loomis, California.
To participate in the HAN Event Series, presented by Champion Chevrolet, car clubs and promoters need to register and pay an annual $20 fee. Individual participating vehicles then purchase a $10 decal to display in their window.
You only need to qualify once to receive the coveted invite. Event qualifiers receive an invite to participate in the HAN Event Series Grand Finale event taking place Sunday, August 11, 2024, where all the winners from various car shows throughout the year will converge with one winning vehicle crowned as the Grand Champion.
Award Categories and Judging Criteria
Grand Champion presented by Champion Chevrolet – 1979 or Older
Winner Receives:
- Name on a rotating Grand Champion Trophy
- Custom Trophy
- $5,000 in cash
- Grand Champion Winners’ Jacket
- HAN vehicle registration for the 2025 event
- Featured vehicle for the 2025 Hot August Nights event, poster, program, website and apparel
Stock or Restored Classic Award, sponsored by Summit Racing – 1979 or Older
Winner Receives:
- Custom Trophy
- $1,000 in cash
- Event Series Winner’s Jacket
- HAN vehicle registration for the 2025 event
Custom Classic Award – 1979 or Older
Winner Receives:
- Custom Trophy
- $1,000 in cash
- Event Series Winner’s Jacket
- HAN vehicle registration for the 2025 event
Classic Truck Award – 1979 or Older
Winner Receives:
- Custom Trophy
- $1,000 in cash
- Event Series Winner’s Jacket
- HAN vehicle registration for the 2025 event
Member’s Choice Award
- Custom Trophy
- $1,000 in cash
- Event Series Winner’s Jacket
Event Organizer Application
Event Series Participant
Event Series Calendar
2024 Event
Series Qualifiers
About the Event Series
Hot August Nights is elevating the competition factor to crown an annual best of the best winner as part of the new HAN Event Series, presented by Champion Chevrolet.
The Event Series is open to any car club or promoter for local, regional, or national shows taking place now through August 10, 2024. Qualifying classic vehicles receive an invitation to the HAN Event Series Finale taking place August 11, 2024, at Champion Chevrolet where the Champion and award winners are selected.
