Hot August Nights
Show-n-Shine Competitions
Show-n-Shine Competitions
Hot August Nights Show-n-Shines are the definition of our soul. Participants come from all over the world to show off their rides. Two Cities will fill up their streets and venue parking lots with vehicles from the past. 1979 and older cars, pickup size trucks, and emergency vehicles of all different makes and models will be shined-up and ready to be adored. Below you will find a list of venues that will have these marvelous pieces of art for you to swoon over.
Due to COVID-19, the 2020 event has been postponed until 2021. Please check back in the Spring for the 2021 Show-n-Shine event schedule and more information.
Hot August Nights
Show-n-Shine Competitions
Show-n-Shine Competitions
Hot August Nights Show-n-Shines are the definition of our soul. Participants come from all over the world to show off their rides. Two Cities will fill up their streets and venue parking lots with vehicles from the past. 1979 and older cars, pickup size trucks, and emergency vehicles of all different makes and models will be shined-up and ready to be adored. Below you will find a list of venues that will have these marvelous pieces of art for you to swoon over.
Virginia City – Celebrity Choice Show-n-Shine
Date: Friday, July 30th & Saturday, July 31st, 2021
Location: Main C. St.
Time: 9am to 4pm
- Celebrity Choice Judging on Saturday, July 31st
- Six (6) cars will be selected
- Trophies and ribbons presented at approximately 3:30pm at Delta Saloon stage
Virginia City 2019 Winners:
- Loren Purcel, Red Dog Saloon
1930 Ford A, Silver
Jim Bennett of Reno, NV - Arika Perry, Mark Twain
1969 Chevy Chevelle, Orange
Robert Yeager of Carson City, NV - Kenin Chevalier, The Comstock
1927 Wills 66A, Green
Teresa Aquila of Reno, NV
- Marshal McBride, Bucket of Blood
1956 Ford T-Bird, Blu/White
Michael Parsons of Reno, NV - Joe Curtis, Step Back In Time
1966 Corvair Corsa, Red
Rob Miller of Reno, NV
Peppermill Mill Mile Show-n-Shine
Date: Monday, August 2nd through Friday, August 6th, 2021
Show-n- Shine; Finals on Saturday, August 7th
Location: Peppermill Resort Casino
Time: 4pm to 8pm
- Must be a registered Hot August Nights 2021 Car Participant
- 5 finalists are chosen daily Mon. thru Fri. with each finalist receiving a $200 cash prize; finalist qualify for the Final Showcase on Saturday
- Mill Mile Show-n-Shine Finalist Awards will be presented nightly at 9pm at the Casino Lounge (located next to table games)
- Saturday, Aug. 7th from 8pm – 9pm – 25 finalists will be showcased and 3 finalists will compete for the Mill Mile Show-n-Shine Audience Choice.
Saturday, Audience Choice Prize Breakdown:
- 1st Place – $3,000
- 2nd Place – $1,000
- 3rd Place – $1,000
Total Prize Purse Value: $10,000
Atlantis Cruises of Champions Show-n-Shine
Date: Monday, August 2nd through Saturday, August 7th, 2021
Location: Atlantis Casino Resort
Time: 5pm – 10pm
- Monday, August 2nd is for Locals Night
- Must be a registered Hot August Nights 2021 Car Participant
- Judging starts each night at 5pm as part of the Cruise of Champions
- Car Participants will receive a free Atlantis Party Pack
- Nightly winners will be chosen Mon. – Sat. at 9pm at the indoor Cabaret Stage
Total Prize Purse Value = $25,000
Summit Racing Equipment
Date: Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021
Location: Summit Racing Equipment, 960 E. Glendale Ave., Sparks
Time: 2pm to 6pm
- Show-n-Shine only
Grand Sierra Resort Classic Cherry Show-n-Shine
Date: Tuesday, August 3rd through Saturday, August 7th, 2021
Location: Grand Sierra Resort parking lot
Time: 9am to 4pm
- Must be a registered Hot August Nights 2021 Car Participant
- Awards presented by GSR from outdoor stage at 6pm
- 4 Runner Ups and 1 daily Best of Show winner
- Each runner up to receive $250 cash and a ribbon; Best of Show to receive $500 cash and ribbon
- On Saturday, the four previous daily Best of Show winners to return to be judged for “Grand Overall Best of Show” winner will receive $4,000 and a trophy
Total Prize Purse Value: $10,900
Grand Sierra Resort Classic Cherry 2019 Winners:
Tuesday
- Runner Up
1970 Dodge Charger, Green
Greg M. of Verdi, NV
- Runner Up
1953 Willys Aerocoupe, Green
Ronald G. of Shasta, CA
- Runner Up
1959 Chevy Pick Up, Turquoise
Wally C. of Seattle, WA
- Runner Up
1933 Ford Sedan, 2 Tone Gray
Frances S. of Yorkville, IL
- Best of Show
1970 Plymouth Satelite, Green
Randy W. of Sandy, UT
Wednesday
- Best of Show
1970 Plymouth Roadrunner, Pink & Black
Ron L. of Redding, CA
- Runner Up
1961 VW Bumper Car, Red & White
Tom S. of Minden, NV
- Runner Up
1965 Ford Mustang, Black
Al B. of Sparks, NV
- Runner Up
1950 Ford Club Coupe, Yellow
Zack B. of Ashland, OR
- Runner Up
1961 Chevy Impala, Red
Mike S. of Yorba Linda, CA
Thursday
- Best of Show
1950 Ford Convertible, Blue & Gray
Brian F. of Tracy, CA
- Runner Up
1955 Ford Tbird, Cobalt Blue
Glen M. of LeVern, CA
- Runner Up
1965 Ford Mustang, Red
Mario P. of Lincoln, CA
- Runner Up
1955 Chevy Bel Air, Red & White
David R. of Palmdale, CA
- Runner Up
1972 Chevy Nova, Beige & Green
Bill L. of Newman Lake, WA
Friday
- Best of Show
1955 Chevy Panel Truck, Orange
Eduardo G. of Fresno, CA
- Runner Up
1931 Ford Hot Rod, Black
Alan L. of Prineville
- Runner Up
1932 Ford 3-window, Black
Bret S. of Montesano, WA
- Runner Up
1958 Lincoln Continental, Blue
Edward L. of Coeur D’ Alene, ID
- Runner Up
1940 Ford Delux, Purple
Kevin C. of Reno, NV
Saturday
- Grand Overall Best of Show
1970 Plymouth Plymouth Satelite, Green
Randy W. of Sandy, UT
Summit Racing Equipment presents the Downtown Reno Show-n-Shine Competition
Date: Wednesday, August 4th – Saturday, August 7th, 2021
Location: Downtown Reno
Times: 9am to 4pm
- Must be a registered Hot August Nights 2021 Car Participant
- Summit Racing Equipment presents the Downtown Reno Show-n-Shine Competition with Judging & Awards
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday:
- 2 daily “Finalists” – invited back on Saturday
- 3 daily “Runner Ups”
- Awards Presented Daily at 4pm on 4th & Virginia Street
Saturday, August 7th – 9am to 2pm
- 6 Daily Finalists on display in a designated area
- Awards Presented at 2pm on 4th & Virginia Street
Wed – Fri Prize Purse: $3,900 Summit Racing Gift Cards
- Daily Finalists to receive $500 gift cards
- Runner Ups to receive $100 gift cards
- Ribbons will be awarded to all winners & runner ups
$1,750 Cash – Saturday Prizes
- Best of Show – $1,000
- 2nd Place – $500
- 3rd Place – $250
Total Prize Purse Value: $6,450
Summit Racing Equipment 2019 Winners:
Wednesday
- Runner Up
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, Brandywine
Ron M. of Yorba Linda, CA
- Runner Up
1955 Chevrolet Nomad, Orange/Pearl
Ron P. of Castro Valley, CA
- Runner Up
1953 Willys Aero Eagle, Green
Ronald G. of Shasta, CA
- Finalist
1955 Chevrolet 3100 Pick Up, Orange
Bruce S. of Middleton, ID
- Finalist
1926 Ford 2 Door, Root Beer
James G. of Fresno, CA
Thursday
- Runner Up
1946 Ford Woodie, Monsoon Maroon
Ron K. of Pleasonton, CA
- Runner Up
1932 Chevrolet Sedan, Rootbeer/cream
Kenneth R. of Tranquility, CA
- Runner Up
1932 Ford 3 Window, Black
Bret S. of Montesano, WA
- Finalist
1932 Ford Coupe, Black
Pat & Marsha T. of Boise, ID
- Finalist
1961 Chevrolet Impala, Red
Mike S. of Yorba Linda, CA
Friday
- Runner Up
1933 Ford C400, Burgundy/Black
Steve M. of Ripon, CA
- Runner Up
1955 Chevrolet Nomad, Blue/Champaign
Glen J. of Gold Hill, NV
- Runner Up
1954 Chevrolet BelAIr Sport Coupe, Blue/Ivory
Denis G. of Tacoma, WA
- Finalist
1964 Chevrolet Suburban, Orange
Warren W. of Grand Junction, CO
- Finalist
1946 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup, Green/Black
Jerry S. of Citrus Heights, CA
Saturday
- Overall Champion
1961 Chevrolet Impala, Red
Mike S. of Yorba Linda, CA
- 2nd Place
1964 Chevrolet Suburban, Orange
Warren W. of Grand Junction, CO
- 3rd Place
1946 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup, Green/Black
Jerry S. of Citrus Heights, CA
Ultimate Classic Car Competition Presented by the Nugget Casino Resort
Date: Wednesday, August 4th thru Saturday, August 7th,
Location: Victorian Square, Sparks
Time: 9am to 4pm
- Must be a registered Hot August Nights 2021 Car Participant
- Judging days: Wednesday through Friday with the grand prize winner selected on Saturday.
- Awards will be presented at 6pm from the Nugget Entertainment Center.
- Judging Categories/Manufactured Brands
Wednesday: All Chrysler/Mopar Products (5 winners) & All Other Misc. Manufactured Brands (5 winners)
Thursday: All Ford Products
Friday: All General Motors Products
Judging Criteria: Each day the top five cars of the specific brand
will be selected. In addition to the five, one other car will be selected as the Daily Best of Show Brand.
On Saturday, the winners from the previous 3 days (Daily Best of Show Brand) will be parked in front of the stage on Victorian where the “Nugget Casino Resort Ultimate Classic Car” winner will be chosen.
- Cash and Ribbon awards will be presented daily.
- Daily Cash Prize Awards:
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- Each of the five Runner Ups will receive a ribbon and $100
- The daily Best of Show Brand will get a trophy and $250
- The Saturday Ultimate Classic Car will get a trophy and $1,500
Total Prize Purse Value: $5,700
Nugget Classic Car 2019 Winners:
Manufactured
- BEST OF SHOW
1940 Willys Coup, Red
Rocky W. of Reno, NV
- RUNNER UP
1959 Nash Metropolitan, Pink/White
Holly M. of Reno, NV
- RUNNER UP
1941 Willys, Tangle Pearl
John M. of Reno, NV
- RUNNER UP
1951 Studebaker Champion Busines, Blue
Sam B. of Gardnerville, NV
- RUNNER UP
1962 Austin Healy, Blue/White
Guy B. of Bosie, ID
- RUNNER UP
1961 Morris Miner Pickup, Grey
Walter N. of Benson, AZ
CHRYSLER/MOPAR
- BEST OF SHOW
1970 Dodge Charger, Sublime Green
Greg M. of Verdi, NV
- RUNNER UP
1936 Chrysler Streamline, Yellow
Greg F. of Incline Village, NV
- RUNNER UP
1968 Dodge Dartr Hemi, Blue
Jim W. of Phoenix, AZ
- RUNNER UP
1970 Dodge Challenger, Blue
Gilbert J. of Turlock, CA
- RUNNER UP
1952 Dodge PW, Siver/Black
Melvin S. of Benica, CA
- RUNNER UP
1941 Plymouth Sedan Delivery, Brown
Gary W. of Granite Bay, CA
FORD
- RUNNER UP
1932 Ford Roadster, Copper
Richard K. of Reno, NV
- RUNNER UP
1928 Ford Sedan Delivery, Purple/Silver
Dale B. of Masa, AZ
- RUNNER UP
1932 Ford Pickup, Green
Mike R. of Springfield, OR
- RUNNER UP
1965 Ford Mustang, Dynasty Green
Terry M. of Sparks, NV
- RUNNER UP
1964 Mercury Marauder, Blue
Richard U. of Clarkston, WA
- BEST OF SHOW
1966 Ford Shelby Mustang GT, Blue/Gold stripe
Jason D. of Santa Ana, CA
GENERAL MOTORS
- RUNNER UP
1967 Chevy Camero, Red
Kevin F. of Roseville, CA
- RUNNER UP
1955 Chevy 3100 Pick up, Orange
Bruce S. of Middleton, ID
- RUNNER UP
1966 Chevy Chevelle, Amber
William N. of Central Point, OR
- RUNNER UP
1958 Pontiac Bonneville, Green/White
Micheal M. of Reno, NV
- RUNNER UP
1961 Chevy Impala, Red
Mike S. of Yorbalinda, CA
- BEST OF SHOW
1955 Chevy Nomad, Orange/Pearl
Ron P. of Castro Valley, CA
Women with Wheelz
Date: Wednesday, August 4th & Thursday, August 5th, 2021
Location: Nugget East Side Parking Lot
Advertised Time: 9am – 4pm
- Open to all female Hot August Nights 2021 registered car participants
- Awards on August 5th at 3pm
Nugget Casino Resort Best Stock Original & Best Stock Resorted Competition:
Date: Friday, August 6th, 2021
Location: Sparks Victorian Square venue
Time: 9am to 4pm
- Must be a Hot August Nights 2021 registered car participant
- There is no additional registration fee for entry into the “Best Stock Original” and “Best Stock Restored”
Participants will receive a separate window sticker in their primary registration packet. Window sticker is to be displayed above their Hot August Nights registration sticker.
- Awards will be presented at 6pm from the Nugget Entertainment Center.
- Prizes will be a trophy and $500 per each of the above two categories.
Total Prize Purse Value: $1,300
Nugget 2019 Winners:
Best Stock Original
- WINNER
1966 Plymouth Satellite, Yellow
Joseph K. of Sparks, NV
Best Stock Restored
- WINNER
1957 Ford Thunderbird, Gray
Bob M. of Newport, CA
Sands Regency’s Sierra Nevada European Car Festival
Show-n-Shine
Show-n-Shine
Date: Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th, 2020
Location: Sands Regency Hotel Casino
Time: 8am – 10pm
- PUBLIC WELCOME TO ALL EVENTS
- Must be a registered Hot August Nights 2020 Car Participant
- 7 Categories of European vintage cars including:
- Children’s Choice
- People’s Choice
- Outstanding Coupe
- Outstanding Convertible
- Outstanding Preserved Condition
- MG1 Motor Sports Future Collector Car
- Best in Show
- Car participants will receive a free Sierra Nevada Entrants Gift Bag
- Winners will be awarded a trophy from all categories, chosen Sat. at 8pm at the Pavilion
SATURDAY CELEBRITY CHOICE SHOW-N-SHINE DETAIL
Date: Saturday, August 7th, 2021
Location: Downtown Reno, Sparks & Grand Sierra Resort
Time: 9am to 4pm
Hot August Nights offers various Show-n-Shine competitions throughout the week. However, Saturday’s Celebrity Choice Show-n-Shine is our traditional competition where local and national dignitaries are escorted through downtown Reno, downtown Sparks and the Grand Sierra Resort to select their winner. There is no criteria for this judging. The Judges make their selection based purely on their individual taste. No cash prizes are awarded for this competition. Trophies will be presented on Sunday morning at 8:30am
- Must be a registered Hot August Nights 2021 Car Participant
- Cars will be judged by local celebrities and is a personal preference competition
- There is no criteria; judges select their winner based on a desire to own that particular vehicle, had their first date in it, first kiss, learned to drive in it, because of the story or just because of the beauty and splendor of a particular vehicle.
- 30 Winners are awarded a ribbon on Saturday by the judge once the individual selection has been made.
- Trophies are awarded on Sunday during the awards ceremony at 8:30am in downtown Reno on the corner of 4th & Virginia just prior to the Grand Finale Parade concluding the Hot August Nights 2021 event.
Locations:
- Reno/Casino Area: cars are parked along exciting “Casino Row” in downtown Reno
- Grand Sierra Resort: cars are displayed at Grand Sierra Resort
- Downtown Sparks: cars park along Victorian Square
Total Prize Purse Value = $5,000
Saturday, Celebrity Choice 2019 Winners:
Grand Sierra Resort
- Washoe County Manager
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1, Blue
Rick S. of American Canyon, CA
- Grand Sierra Resort
1959 Chevrolet Corvette, Black
David H. of Campbell, CA
- Granite Construction
1961 Chevrolet Impala, Rootbeer Brown
Stevew Y. of Shawn Ambler, CA
- Amsoil Inc.
1960 Chevrolet Corvette, Orange
John F. of Valencia, CA
- KRNV News 4
1954 Mercury Sport Coupe, Green/Beige
Dan E. of Berry Creek, CA
- News Talk 780 KOH
1951 Ford F1, Alpine Blue
Jon L. of Napa, CA
- NV Highway Patrol
1951 Mercury Coupe, Black
Nick S. of Manteca, CA
- Swire Coca Cola
1955 Chevrolet Pickup, Orange
Shawn A. of Sonora, CA
- NV Energy
1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, Black
Bill C. of Roseville, CA
- AT&T
1967 Chevrolet Camaro, Red
Keith D. of Sparks, NV
Sparks
- KTVN Channel 2
1932 Ford Roadster, Red /w flames
R. Diane S. of Quicy, CA
- Sani-Hut Company
1971 Volkswagen Beetle, Silver
Todd F. of Sparks, NV
- City of Sparks
1937 Chevy Deluxe Coupe, Tanello
Jay K. of Chico, CA
- District Attorney
1962 Austin Healy Model 300, Blue/White
Guy B. of Boise, ID
- Champion Chevrolet
1957 Chevy Bel air, Red
Carlos H. of Washoe Valley, NV
- County Sheriff
1948 Dodge Power Wagon, Blue/Black
Ron I. of Redding, CA
- Sparks Police
1960 Chevy Corvette, Black/Silver
Donald G. of Hercules, CA
- Port of Subs
1955 Ford F250, White
Dennis M. of Sun Valley, NV
- Sparks Fire
1947 Ford Coupe, Black
Dan S. of Elk Grove, CA
- Boys & Girls Club
1956 GMC Suburban, White/Teal
Duane S. of Torrence, CA
Reno
- Summit Racing Equipment
1967 Chevrolet Camero, Red
Kevin F. of Roseville, CA
- Reno Police
1937 Dodge Ram, Red
Ed & Jackie T. of Walla Walla, WA
- Reno Fire
1964 Chevrolet Impala S/S, Blue
John C. of Sacramento, CA
- HAN Board of Directors President
1959 Chevrolet Corvette, Red/White
John C. of ElDorado Hills, CA
- National Automobile Museum, The Harrahs Collection
1940 Ford Pickup, Grey
Adrienne W. of Paradise Valley, AZ
- City of Reno
1950 Ford F-1 Pickup, Metallic Navy Blue
Russ & Margo S. of Reno, NV
- Virginia City
1954 Chevrolet Corvette/Nomad, Blue/White
Roy C. of S. San Francisco, CA
- Grand Marshall
1959 Cadilac, Black
Steve D. of Los Gatos, CA
- KOLO News Channel 8
1959 Nash Metropolitan, Pink
Holly M. of Reno, NV
Fall Frenzy Celebrity Choice Show-n-Shine
Date: October 2nd, 2021
Location: Baldini’s Sports Casino
9am – 2pm
Fall Frenzy 2019 Winners:
- Executive Directors Award
1967 Chevy Chevelle, Red/Grey
Philip Cammarata of Sparks, NV - Summit Racing Award
1965 Ford Mustang, Nlack/Red
Al Buffkin of Sparks, NV
- Presidents Award
1972 Chevy Blazer, Red/Whire
Kevin Smith of Lincoln, CA - Baldini’s Casino Award
1950 Chevy Pick-Up, Gold/Red
Jim Hutchenson of Reno, NV
