Frequently Asked Questions
Show information
There were 31 show classes for 2024. Awards are given in all classes. In addition, there is Best of Show, Holiday Inn Choice, Green County Choice, and Special Wish Choice. Show officials reserve the right to determine class. Classes are subject to change due to number of entries. ALL cars must be driven into their assigned classes on Saturday and Sunday for judging & ALL decisions are final. NO GLASS BOTTLES OR CONTAINERS. For the Safety of guests, participants, and cars, we cannot allow canopies, tents, or pop-up shades of any kind in any show areas. Please no large displays around or under your car including trophies or mirrors. No truck or back-up vehicles of any kind allowed in any of the show areas. No golf carts allowed except those used by show staff. No scooters unless they are properly licensed. Absolutely NO cooking will be allowed in any show areas. With respect to your fellow participants and spectators we ask that you do not move your cars from show areas or load cars on trailers until after awards on Sunday. Due to tie breakers or Best of Show pick, the judges may need to return to your car for a second look. The purpose of the Trans Am Nationals is to provide a forum for Firebird enthusiasts to meet, display their cars, share ideas, and to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow Pontiac F-body owners. ENJOY THE SHOW!
My car isn’t a show car, can I still bring it?
YOU BET! We have added a WIP/Driver class just for those cars! As long as it can drive under it’s own power, BRING IT!! It doesn’t matter if it’s a concourse level show car, or a beat up daily driver. We have classes for all and want to see them on the show field! You may also choose the “Do Not Judge” option if you would like your car on the show field with similar classed cars, but not worry about the judging process.
How do I find Registration?
Walk through the lobby, past the check-in desk, make a right and snake your way down each hallway, past the bathrooms you will make one more right turn and the first room will be registration. (There will be signs to follow)
After Registration, what is next?
You will need to take your registration card to your Firebird and drive around to the North side of the hotel to the Tech Line where you will open up your car to have a Trans Am Nationals staff member decide what class your car fits in. Once done there, continue around the hotel and park in your class (unless you tech on Friday and classes aren’t set up yet, then you may park your Firebird anywhere in the parking lot until the classes are set up).
Where can I find important information about the show?
*Important* When you go through registration, you will sign for a packet. Inside that packet is a program that lists all kinds of information about judging, seminars, and other important show info. Please take a few minutes to read through this.
Do I have to drive my car to go eat or pick up supplies?
No! There are several restaurants (click here for a map) within walking distance, as well as a new walkway over the I-675 highway to Sam’s Club and Wal-Mart if you need supplies.
After the show is over, how do I get a copy of my judging sheet?
Between 9/1 and 10/31, send an email to cheryl@tacadcinc.com asking for your sheet, be sure to list your car number and class you were in. Please don’t send multiple requests, it takes several days to unpack after the show and catch up, but will scan and email you your copy as soon as possible. *Do not post individual results on social media.*
Where does all my registration money go?
Aside from all the costs required to run a show of this size (lights, DJ, portable toilets, security, awards, room rental, etc), The Trans Am Nationals is a show that all proceeds go to A Special Wish Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to granting the wishes of children under the age of 21 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening disorder. The 2024 show raised $15,000 to donate! So the more we raise in registrations, donations, sponsors, and auctions – the more we can help out the children.