Enter

How to enter the Chico Concours

We’ve tried to make the Chico Concours d’Elegance 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 2023 (958 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: October 14, 2023.
• Please make checks payable to: Chico Concours d’Elegance
• 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.

Where to enter

Entry forms and fees should be mailed to:

Chico Concours d’Elegance
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 d’Elegance
P.O. Box 822
Durham, CA 95938

// Classes and special awards

Below are the Class Awards and Special Awards for 2023. 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 C1 — Corvette: 1953–1962
3. Class C2 — Corvette: 1963–1967
4. Class C3 — Corvette: 1968–1982
5. Class C4 — Corvette: 1984–1996
6. Class C5 — Corvette: 1997–2004
7. Class C6 — Corvette: 2005–2013
8. Class C7 — Corvette: 2014–2019
9. Class C8 — Corvette: 2020–Current (display only)
10. Class D — Race Cars
11. Class E1 — Hot Rod: To 1954 *
12. Class E2 — Hot Rod: 1955–1963 *
13. Class F1 — Street Machine: 1964–1972 *
14. Class F2 — Street Machine: 1973–2008 *
15. Class F3 — Lowriders
16. Class G1 — Foreign Sports Car: To 1962
17. Class G2 — Foreign Sports Car: 1963–1970
18. Class G3 — Foreign Sports Car: 1971–2008
19. Class H1 — Foreign Passenger & Touring: 1944–1959
20. Class H2 — Foreign Passenger & Touring: 1960–1974
21. Class H3 — Foreign Passenger & Touring: 1975–2008
22. Class M1 — Exotics: To 2008 (judged)
23. Class M2 — Exotics: 2009–Current (display only)
24. Class N — Foreign: Modified *
25. Class O1 — U.S. Manufacturer: 1944–1954
26. Class O2 — U.S. Manufacturer: 1955–1965
27. Class O3 — U.S. Manufacturer: 1966–1975
28. Class O4 — U.S. Manufacturer: 1976–2008
29. Class S1 — Stock Muscle Car: 1961–1969 **
30. Class S2 — Stock Muscle Car: 1970–1976 **
31. Class S3 — Stock Muscle Car: 1977–2008 **
32. Class T — Continuation / Replica / Prototype ***
33. Class X1 — Motorcycle: Stock
34. Class X2 — Motorcycle: Modified *
35. Class Y1 — Commercial: Stock (including pickups)
36. Class Y2 — Commercial: Modified (including pickups) *
37. Class Z — Military (exhibit only)

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

Special Awards

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