[TimG]

Marlin,

"Boxing" means that if there are any inconsistencies in the engine casting date, casting number, VIN derivative, assembly derivative or broach marks, the car is not eligible to receive a Bloomington Gold award regardless of the final score. The car is "boxed" from receiving a Gold award even if it scored 99% in all the other areas. This is different than NCRS where you are allowed to put a virgin block in a car with the correct casting date and casting number and you would only loose 25 points for the VIN derivative and 25 points for the assembly stamping (out of 4,500 total).

This is essentially the same deduction as you would receive if your antenna did not raise properly (25 points) and if your cigarette lighter did not heat up properly (25 points). Your car could still easily receive a Top Flight award with a completely different motor in the car, say from another car. Total deduct would be 25 points if the assembly stamp, casting date, casting number and broach were intact.

The Waco, TX fall Regional event is probably one of the largest and most difficult NCRS events with the exception of the National NCRS event and the January Regional in Florida. For some reason, all the Master Judges like to come to Waco in Fall. It's a great, small town and the accommodations are nice as is the weather. Consequently, we have very tough judging. It is said that if a car can receive a Top Flight at Waco, it will probably receive a Top Flight at the NCRS Nationals and would probably receive a Bloomington Gold. The Waco, TX Regional event that is held in Fall is an NCRS event.