Model Cars

 

THE 2025 SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT I-X PISTON POWERED AUTO-RAMA

MODEL CAR CONTEST

V1: 4/25/2024

 

HOW TO ENTER:

Bring your model(s) to the 2025 Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama at the I-X Center before 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 29, 2025. You must buy a ticket to enter the show. Upon entry into the show, proceed with your model(s) to the Model Car display area. The Model Car Contest Coordinator will provide you with a SHOW CARD for name identification and numbering of your model(s) AND one (1) Sunday Model Car entrant ticket which will provide you with entry to the show on Sunday to pick up your model(s) and one (1) Sunday parking pass. Judging will take place before 11:00 A.M. on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Entrants can pick up their model(s) and awards starting at 11:01 A.M. on Sunday, March 30, 2025. All models must be picked up by 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the close of the show. Any models not picked up become the property of the show.

 

LOCATION/INFO:

International Exposition Center: One I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44135: www.pistonpowershow.com

SHOW HOURS:

Friday, March 28, 2025:                      11:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Saturday, March 29, 2025:                  9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Sunday, March 30, 2025:                     9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M

 

CLASSES FOR 2025:

  1. 1949 and Older Street Rod
  2. 1950 and Newer Street Machine
  3. Custom
  4. Racing
  5. Junior (15 and Younger)
  6. Remote Control/Slot Car
  7. Truck or Van
  8. Stock Models
  9. Diorama (24” x 24” Max Size)            

 

CASH PRIZES:

Three models will receive a cash prize.

Best in Show                            $100

Best in Show Runner-Up         $75

Best in Show Third Place         $50

 

MODEL JUDGING:

Judging will be done by using a point system based on condition, originality, design, detail of finish, and workmanship.

 

CLASS TROPHIES:

Trophies will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each of the 10 classes of competition. A total of 27 trophies (9 1st in Class and 18 Class) will be distributed. Every entrant will receive an entrant’s ribbon.