Driveway Guides

Car Show Guides

8 guides Hosting + Attending Updated Sept 2026

Everything the car community needs to run and enjoy shows: hosting playbooks, sponsorship packages, judging score sheets, prep checklists, and flyer design - written by the Driveway team.

Hosting

How to Host a Car Show

The complete playbook: venue and permits, show classes, budget and registration, promotion, and running event day.

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Marketing

How to Promote a Car Show

Get your show in front of drivers: listings, countdown cadence, local channels, and recap content that seeds the next event.

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Sponsorship

How to Get Sponsors for a Car Show

Build sponsorship package tiers, find the right local businesses, and make the ask with real numbers.

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Judging

How to Judge a Car Show

Judging methods, a 100-point score sheet, and judge etiquette that keeps results fair and defensible.

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Attending

What to Bring to a Car Show

The essential packing list: detail supplies, event day gear, and first-timer tips for a smooth show day.

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Design

Car Show Flyer Ideas

Must-have flyer elements, layouts that work, niche design hooks, and where flyers still pull entries.

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Detailing

How to Prepare Your Car for a Show

Wash, decontaminate, polish, and detail the areas judges actually look at - engine bay to glass.

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Events

Top Concours Events in the US

Historic concours, modern exotic showcases, and regional weekends - plus entry and travel planning notes.

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Running a show this season?

List it free on Driveway - discovery, registration, QR check-in, and attendee updates in one place.

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