There can be only one.
Compete for the award you can’t buy.
Hot August Nights’ 2025 Featured Vehicle.
Compete for the award you can’t buy.
Hot August Nights’ 2025 Featured Vehicle.
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This is THE ONE. The HAN Event Series 2023 winner.
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.
The 2024 Competition Starts Now
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 can only qualify once. All event qualifiers receive an invite to participate in the HAN Event Series Grand Finale event taking place Sunday, August 11, 2023, where all the winners from various car shows throughout the year will converge to crown the winners of the award categories and the Grand Champion.
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 Finale event Saturday, August 26, 2023, where all the winners from various car shows throughout the year will converge with three awards and with one winning vehicle crowned as the Grand Champion.
Plus during the HAN Event Series Finale, a Show-n-Shine limited to the first 250 vehicles takes place. For registration and details click ‘Show-n-Shine’ below.
Award Categories and Judging Criteria
Grand Champion presented by Champion Chevrolet – 1979 or Older
Judging Criteria:
- 1979 or older
- Best of show (highest number of points from 4 man judging panel
Winner Receives:
- Name on a rotating Grand Champion Trophy
- Custom Trophy
- $5,000 in cash
- Grand Champion Winners’ Jacket
- HAN vehicle registration for the 2024 event
- Featured vehicle for the 2024 Hot August Nights event, poster, program, website and apparel
Stock or Restored Classic Award, sponsored by Summit Racing – 1979 or Older
Judging Criteria::
- 1979 or older
- As new, when originally delivered, condition
- Factory-authorized parts and accessories as originally installed by the manufacturer or dealer
Winner Receives:
- Custom Trophy
- $1,000 in cash
- Event Series Winner’s Jacket
- HAN vehicle registration for the 2024 event
Custom Classic Award, sponsored by Big Daddy’s Motor Cars – 1979 or Older
Judging Criteria::
- 1979 or older
- Modified or customized
Winner Receives:
- Custom Trophy
- $1,000 in cash
- Event Series Winner’s Jacket
- HAN vehicle registration for the 2024 event
Classic Truck Award – 1979 or Older
Judging Criteria::
- 1979 or older
- Modified or customized
Winner Receives:
- Custom Trophy
- $1,000 in cash
- Event Series Winner’s Jacket
- HAN vehicle registration for the 2024 event
Member’s Choice Award
Judging Criteria::
- Show-n-Shine vote entries
Winner Receives:
- Custom Trophy
- $1,000 in cash
- Event Series Winner’s Jacket
Grand Champion presented by Champion Chevrolet – 1979 or Older
Judging Criteria:
- 1979 or older
- Best of show (highest number of points from 4 man judging panel
Winner Receives:
- Name on a rotating Grand Champion Trophy
- Custom Trophy
- $5,000 in cash
- Grand Champion Winners’ Jacket
- HAN vehicle registration for the 2024 event
- Featured vehicle for the 2024 Hot August Nights event, poster, program, website and apparel
Stock Classic Award, sponsored by Summit Racing – 1979 or Older
Judging Criteria::
- 1979 or older
- As new, when originally delivered, condition
- Factory-authorized parts and accessories as originally installed by the manufacturer or dealer
Winner Receives:
- Custom Trophy
- $1,000 in cash
- Event Series Winner’s Jacket
- HAN vehicle registration for the 2024 event
Custom Classic Award, sponsored by Big Daddy’s Motor Cars – 1979 or Older
Judging Criteria::
- 1979 or older
- Modified or customized
Winner Receives:
- Custom Trophy
- $1,000 in cash
- Event Series Winner’s Jacket
- HAN vehicle registration for the 2024 event
Classic Truck Award – 1979 or Older
Judging Criteria::
- 1979 or older
- Modified or customized
Winner Receives:
- Custom Trophy
- $1,000 in cash
- Event Series Winner’s Jacket
- HAN vehicle registration for the 2024 event
Tomorrow’s Classic presented by J Resort – 1980 or Newer
Judging Criteria::
- 1980 or newer
- Stock, modified or customized
Winner Receives:
- Custom Trophy
- $1,000 in cash
- Event Series Winner’s Jacket
People’s Choice Award, sponsored by Baldini’s Casino
Judging Criteria::
- Show-n-Shine vote entries
Winner Receives:
- Custom Trophy
- $1,000 in cash
- Event Series Winner’s Jacket
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About the Event Series
Hot August Nights is elevating the competition factor by crowning an annual best of the best winner through the 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 Sunday, August 11, 2024 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center where the Grand Champion and award winners are selected.
