2019 Camaro Nationals - June 21st / 22nd

[L16pilot]

Well, we're just about six months out, so figured this would be a good time to start a thread on the 2019 Camaro Nationals..

The 21th annual Camaro Nationals will be held June 21st and 22nd in Frederick, Maryland. Sponsored and managed by the American Camaro Association, the show brings together all six generations for a weekend of friends and Camaro-raderie. Frederick, MD has a lot to offer from a great historic district to a wide variety of shops, boutiques and entertainment with easy interstate access, plenty of reasonably priced hotels and a wide variety eating establishments.

While the Camaro Nationals brings together and welcomes all generations of Camaros with 49 different judging classes, the ACA also provides the highest level of nationally recognized judging programs for “factory-correct” restorations:

Bowtie: 1,000 point judging process for 1st, 2nd and 3rd gen Camaros

Legends Restored: 5,000 point judging process for 1st and 2nd gen Camaros. (3 Hour judging process).

Using a 5,000 point scale provides a high degree of granularity to reflect how the vehicle left the factory. All Legends level entries are judged on a 4-post lift for close inspection of the underside and undercarriage. An experienced and seasoned team of judges, each with specific knowledge and expertise, are assigned to each vehicle. We strive to maintain a high level of integrity, fairness and consistency whether it scores a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum levels.

All vehicles for Legends and Bowtie judging are parked and conducted in a secure air-conditioned building for the 2-day event. The Frederick Fairgrounds also boasts three additional display buildings in addition to a large grass show field with paved walkways and ample parking for trailers.

Below are links to the Camaro Nationals site, judging classes and location:

https://www.camaronationals.org/

https://www.camaronationals.org/camaro-nationals-judging-levels/

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Frederick+Fairgrounds+-+Home+of+The+Great+Frederick+Fair/@39.411157,-77.394615,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf7716b95b4ecaf09!8m2!3d39.41 1157!4d-77.394615

So put the 21st Annual Camaro Nationals on your calendar and for anyone with questions or interested in submitting your ride for Bowtie or Legends judging, please feel free to reach out to the contacts below:

Bowtie, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Generation: Bud Scolastico (610) 921-3721 [email protected]

Legends Concourse, 1st Generation: Brad McAdam (585) 329-4655 [email protected]

Legends Concourse 2nd Generation: Steve Nuwer (443) 521-3158 [email protected]

[Copo_Cartel]

This is a great location with first class people and the best Legends and BowTie judging on the “PLANET” This is the only concourse legends judging that uses a lift for judging of restored cars.

[L16pilot]

...for those that have not been to the Camaro Nats in Frederick...yet....the AC building for display cars and Legends judging is really nice with on-site clean restrooms.

[Copo_Cartel]

The building is first class !!

[L16pilot]

Thanks Doug - I think the Camaro Nats needs to get you an official set of pom-poms!

[Copo_Cartel]

Glad to help. Bud is a first class guy !!

[bbbenny]

There is going to be a be a lot of Big Block 69 camaro;s at this years event. Plus you can look at the cars,in a air condtioned building. BBBenny

[Copo_Cartel]

We will do Mays...Seafood !!!!!!!

[Burd]

I don’t see a swap area listed, is there one?

[jl8z28]

They have one inside

[bbbenny]

The word on the street! Going to be a really BIG show!!! Plus Good eats. Ask Doug Perry BBBenny

[Pacecar1969]

There are still a few spots open for Special Display Camaros inside. Think the registration fee for the special display is the base fee. So you get to put your car inside with the Legends and Bow Tie cars - Air conditioned

[Copo_Cartel]

Great people, Great food....and we will honor our dear friend Mr. Bud.

[KevinW]

I have always wanted to go to this, but I do not have a trailer and staying at a hotel would probably means my car would not be there in the morning :( 3 hrs trip down spend the day in the Heartbeat stock class, then 3 hrs back. Tough trip when both the car and myself are old! :D

[L16pilot]

I have always wanted to go to this, but I do not have a trailer and staying at a hotel would probably means my car would not be there in the morning :( 3 hrs trip down spend the day in the Heartbeat stock class, then 3 hrs back. Tough trip when both the car and myself are old! :D

I feel your pain Kevin...I open trailered for a few years until I was able to purchase my enclosed trailer. I do not know you, but I would be willing to offer you my enclosed trailer for night storage of your car, since my car will be living in one of the buildings Thurs through Sat. and my trailer will remain at the fairgrounds, secured and empty. If interested, send me a PM and we'll exchange contact info.

[Pacecar1969]

I've seen quite a few of the U-haul car trailers on the road. But this could be an option. Don't know the fees for this.

[bbbenny]

Building number nine is full. Thats the building with all the high end cars. Air conditioned! A lot of Camaro eye candy, to see! BBBenny

[ronzz572]

For those who like 2nd gens, There is going to be a few nice and rare 1970s there, Three 1970 z28 camaros and one very nice 1970 SS396 L78. Maybe more.

[L16pilot]

Yup, as mentioned, Building 9 is full with some really great cars, including:

17 cars are registered for either Bowtie or Legends judging with six 1st Gens and two 2nd Gens for Legends Restored and Seven 1st Gens and two 3rd Gens for Bowtie.

In addition, there will be a host of very cool 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th gens on display in Building 9...including my own 70 Z28 project rolling body shell fresh from paint in all its' naked glory, a 67 Yenko, a '69 Z28 prototype, a '69 Pace Car...and may more significant Camaros covering 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generations. Definitely a solid lifter mecca of both small and big block varieties. In all, Building 9 will be filled with 34 of the coolest, rarest, and nicest Camaros in existence.

[JBALL]

Host Hotel is booked! If anyone has an additional room that they won't be using, please let me know. Thanks Jason.

[L16pilot]

Host Hotel is booked! If anyone has an additional room that they won't be using, please let me know. Thanks Jason.

Hope you find a spare room / bed, but if not, there are a lot of hotels on the south end of Frederick near the host hotel.

[Copo_Cartel]

Is there anyone coming from the New Oxford Pennsylvania area that is close to Gettysburg Pennsylvania area to the Camaro Nationals next week end ??

[Copo_Cartel]

Need something picked up. Doug 614-203-1272 Thank you

[Pacecar1969]

We'll be coming down rte 15 on way to Nationals on Thursday. Will have wife's car. If it is something smaller and they can meet us off one of the Gettysburg exits that should be fine.

[Copo_Cartel]

Thank you for the offer but we have it covered Bennie is going to stop and pick it up on Thursday at lunchtime it is a little larger but we really appreciate your help and offer

[bbbenny]

The number 9 Building is full. Some of the finest Camaro;s under one Air conditioned roof! What can someone want more of? BBBenny

[L16pilot]

To all traveling to the Camaro Nats, safe travels and see y'all there!

[firstgenaddict]

We are leaving for MD tomorrow morning...

[ronzz572]

Cleaned and loaded up the 70 z28 tonight. All ready for building 9 see everyone attending. Safe travels to everyone going.