The Elite judging at Street Machine Summernats commands plenty of headlines, but the Street judging is just as competitive. The two top awards are Top Judged Street and Street Champion, but the truth is that every class and category is a hard-fought contest.
What is the definition of Street Judging at Summernats?
“Street exhibits a high degree of detail and finish; however, they’ve been built to be registered and street driven. It’s not all about good looks and breathtaking presentation, vehicles must incorporate a high degree of innovation, practicality and usability to have any chance of being a front runner in this intensely competitive category.
No undercarriage detailing will be accepted. Floor pans, chassis and mechanical components can be painted, but no filling of seams, welds or highly detailed areas.”
What is the definition of Elite Judging at Summernats?
“Elite recognises and rewards the supreme craftsmanship and build quality found at the absolute top level of restoration, customisation, with only the very best vehicles accepted to compete.”
For more info on how judging works, check out this video:
With that sorted, check out the winners and grinners from this year’s Street judging:
TOP EXHIBITION (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
Winner | Paul Cibotto |
Black 1974 DeTomaso Pantera coupe | |
Skye, VIC |
TOP ENGINE BAY (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
3rd | Mick Matthews |
Candy Apple Red 1998 Ford Falcon XF sedan | |
New Lambton, NSW | |
2nd | Joel Smith |
Red 1973 Holden Kingswood sedan | |
Wongawilli, NSW | |
Winner | Carolyn Hayes |
Long Beach Blue 1975 Holden LH Torana sedan | |
Dural, NSW |
TOP INTERIOR (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
3rd | Brett Fletcher |
PG Lamborghini Green 1979 Pontiac Firebird coupe | |
Kiama, NSW | |
2nd | Mick Matthews |
Candy Apple Red 1998 Ford Falcon XF sedan | |
New Lambton, NSW | |
Winner | Nathan Giunco |
Pearl White 1983 Ford Falcon sedan | |
Wagga Wagga, NSW |
TOP SPECIAL EFFECTS FINISH (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
3rd | Mick Matthews |
Candy Apple Red 1998 Ford Falcon XF sedan | |
New Lambton, NSW | |
2nd | Nathan Giunco |
Pearl White 1983 Ford Falcon sedan | |
Wagga Wagga, NSW | |
Winner | Rob Maggio |
Candy Blue 1977 Holden LX Torana hatchback | |
Marsfield, NSW |
TOP STANDARD PAINT (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
3rd | Michael Bonello |
Diamond White 1969 Ford XW GS sedan | |
Elderslie, NSW | |
2nd | Carolyn Hayes |
Long Beach Blue 1975 Holden LH Torana sedan | |
Dural, NSW | |
Winner | Joel Smith |
Red 1973 Holden Kingswood sedan | |
Wongawilli, NSW |
TOP BODYWORK (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
3rd | Rob Maggio |
Candy Blue 1977 Holden LX Torana hatchback | |
Marsfield, NSW | |
2nd | Carolyn Hayes |
Long Beach Blue 1975 Holden LH Torana sedan | |
Dural, NSW | |
Winner | Peter Sidoti |
Batmobile Black 1965 Ford Mustang coupe | |
Waverly, NSW |
TOP ENGINEERING (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
Winner | Nathan Giunco |
Pearl White 1983 Ford Falcon sedan | |
Wagga Wagga, NSW |
TOP TUFF STREET (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
2nd | Steve Chaplin |
Lexus Black 1973 Mazda RX-3 coupe | |
Bathurst, NSW | |
Winner | Rob Maggio |
Candy Blue 1977 Holden LX Torana hatchback | |
Marsfield, NSW |
TOP MODIFIED (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
Winner | Mick Matthews |
Candy Apple Red 1998 Ford Falcon XF sedan | |
New Lambton, NSW |
TOP RETRO TECH (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
Winner | Antonio Ranieri |
Chrome Yellow 1973 Holden HQ sedan | |
Hurstville Grove, NSW |
TOP HOT ROD (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
Winner | Adrianus Derksen |
Purple 1932 Ford 3-window coupe | |
Gruyére, VIC |
TOP AUTHENTIC / RESTORED (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
Winner | Michael Bonello |
Diamond White 1969 Ford XW GS sedan | |
Elderslie, NSW |
TOP FACTORY PRODUCTION MUSCLE CAR (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
Winner | Robert Gorgievski |
Candy Apple Red 1970 FORD XW Falcon sedan | |
Mangerton, NSW |
TOP CUSTOM / CLASSIC (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
Winner | Victor Yeghoyan |
Grey 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air sedan | |
Orange, NSW |
TOP UTE / PICKUP (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
Winner | Nathan Stewart |
Grey 1971 Holden HQ ute | |
Banks, ACT |
TOP STATION WAGON (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
Winner | Wayne Sloan |
E9 Everglade 1967 Ford XR Fairmont station wagon | |
Benalla, VIC |
TOP VAN (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
Winner | Jason Karipis |
Silver with black and orange detail 1970 Ford XY panel van | |
Hoppers Crossing, Vic |
TOP TUDOR (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
Winner | Rob Maggio |
Candy Blue 1977 Holden LX Torana hatchback | |
Marsfield, NSW |
TOP COUPE (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
3rd | Edin Dervisevic |
Red 1971 Holden HQ Monaro coupe | |
Greystanes, NSW | |
2nd | David Neely |
Licorice 1968 Holden HK coupe | |
Cowes, VIC | |
Winner | Peter Sidoti |
Batmobile Black 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe | |
Waverly, NSW |
TOP SEDAN (sponsored by Rare Spares) | |
3rd | Bryce Mccabe |
Platinum 1967 XR Falcon sedan | |
Buxton, NSW | |
2nd | Joel Smith |
Red 1973 Holden Kingswood sedan | |
Wongawilli, NSW | |
Winner | Carolyn Hayes |
Long Beach Blue 1975 Holden LH Torana Sedan | |
Dural, NSW |
TOP JUDGED STREET (sponsored by Street Machine) | |
Winner | Carolyn Hayes |
Long Beach Blue 1975 Holden LH Torana Sedan | |
Dural, NSW |
STREET CHAMPION (sponsored by Street Machine) | |
Winner | Joel Smith |
Red 1973 Holden Kingswood sedan | |
Wongawilli, NSW |
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