Enter

How to enter the Chico Concours

We’ve tried to make the Chico Concours vehicle entry process as simple as possible. In a nutshell: Read the waiver, review the classes, download and complete the form, then mail it to us with the appropriate fee.


// Enter by mail

After many years, regular postal mail still seems to be the most efficient — and least confusing — of the many entry channels. If you need help, just contact us.

Entry form

Download: Chico Concours Entry Form 2025 (489 KB PDF)

Entry instructions

  1. Read the Waiver and Release of Liability.
  2. Review the Classes and Special Awards (see below).
  3. Download, open and print the official Entry Form (see above).
  4. Form includes an Entry Application and complete Class Descriptions.
  5. Complete the form, sign, and mail it to us with your entry fees (see below).

Entry fees

  • $40
  • Entry deadline: September 22, 2025
  • Please make checks payable to: Chico Concours
  • If you’d like to enter more than one car, please complete a form for each entry.
  • Be sure to keep a copy of each entry form for your records.

Club entries

Are you a member of a car club that would like to enter several club vehicles? If so, we offer a reduced rate on our per vehicle entry fee. There is a six (6) car minimum. Please contact us for more details.

Where to enter

Entry forms and fees should be mailed to:

Chico Concours
P.O. Box 822
Durham, CA 95938

Judging

  • Cars will be judged on general appearance, care and presentation.
  • A photo of your vehicle would be appreciated (not required) to assist in classification. Pictures will not be returned.
  • No non-marque vehicle newer than 2007 will be judged. Newer cars may be entered for exhibit only.
  • Any entrant may elect to have his car judged or entered for exhibit only. In either case, the car will be placed within its appropriate class.
  • Participants sending applications for “Exhibit Only” may not change their status to “Judged” on the day of the show.
  • The display of “For Sale” or other commercial signs is prohibited except in designated areas.

Scoring

Scores are available by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

Chief Judge
Chico Concours
P.O. Box 822
Durham, CA 95938

Hot rods and classics

The Chico Concours field is typically very diverse. From funky 1950s hot rods to elegant marques of the world’s greatest auto manufacturers, and everything in between. Some of our board members have served since the very first event, and do so for the love of automobiles — To share that experience with the public and raise funds for local charities.

// Classes and special awards

Below are the Class Awards and Special Awards for 2025. These are always subject to change without notice, depending on entry demand. If you’re not sure about which class to choose, just contact us.

Class Awards

  1. Class A — Open / Closed: Through 1943
  2. Class D — Race Cars
  3. Class E1 — Hot Rod: To 1954 *
  4. Class E2 — Hot Rod: 1955–1963 *
  5. Class F1 — Street Machine: 1964–1972 *
  6. Class F2 — Street Machine: 1973–2008 *
  7. Class F3 — Lowriders
  8. Class G1 — Foreign Sports Car: To 1962
  9. Class G2 — Foreign Sports Car: 1963–1970
  10. Class G3 — Foreign Sports Car: 1971–2009
  11. Class H1 — Foreign Passenger & Touring: 1944–1959
  12. Class H2 — Foreign Passenger & Touring: 1960–1974
  13. Class H3 — Foreign Passenger & Touring: 1975–2009
  14. Class M1 — Exotics: To 2008 (judged)
  15. Class M2 — Exotics: 2009–Current (display only)
  16. Class N — Foreign to 2009: Modified *
  17. Class O1 — U.S. Manufacturer: 1944–1954
  18. Class O2 — U.S. Manufacturer: 1955–1965
  19. Class O3 — U.S. Manufacturer: 1966–1975
  20. Class O4 — U.S. Manufacturer: 1976–2008
  21. Class S1 — Stock Muscle Car: 1961–1969 **
  22. Class S2 — Stock Muscle Car: 1970–1976 **
  23. Class S3 — Stock Muscle Car: 1977–2009 **
  24. Class T — Continuation / Replica / Prototype ***
  25. Class U1 — Mustang 1965–1973
  26. Class U2 — Mustang 1979–1993
  27. Class U3 — Mustang 1994–2010
  28. Class V1 — Corvette 1953–1967
  29. Class V2 — Corvette 1968–1982
  30. Class V3 — Corvette 1984–2005
  31. Class X1 — Motorcycle to 2009: Stock
  32. Class X2 — Motorcycle to 2009: Modified *
  33. Class Y1 — Trucks and Vans to 2009: Stock
  34. Class Y2 — Trucks and Vans to 2009: Modified *
  35. Class Z — Military and Service (exhibit only)

* Judged using non-SCCA guidelines.
** Open only to V-8 cars.
*** Including all reproduced vehicles from past originals.

Notes

  • All classes, except those noted as exceptions, are judged based on stock condition, as originally produced by the factory.
  • Judging standards for all classes established by Chico Concours Head Judge.
  • Example modifications allowed for stock vehicles: radial tires, batteries and safety Items such as seatbelts.
  • All entries 2010 and newer will be marked as “display only.”

Special Awards

  1. Best of Show Award
  2. People’s Choice Award
  3. Delbert Pantel Award
  4. Directors Award

Important

  • Classes may be altered at the discretion of the Chico Concours board of directors.
  • Vehicles for sale will be exhibited in one area only. Participant provides own signs and regular entry fee applies. Display of sale or commercial signs outside the designated area is prohibited.