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SHOW RULES AND CLASS DESCRIPTIONS FOR 2005
1. QUALIFICATIONS FOR COMPETITION:
1. A. N.A.S.T. membership is not required to compete for awards at individual events.
1. B. N.A.S.T. membership is required to compete for National Championship awards (Truck-Lite Trophy Series).
1. C. N.A.S.T. may disqualify any entrant for not being sufficiently worthy of competition. This is the sole discretion of the N.A.S.T. Competition Supervisor. In the event of any such disqualification any entry fees paid shall be returned.

2. WORKING TRUCK DIVISIONS:

2. A. As defined for N.A.S.T. sanctioned events: a motor truck licensed, insured, and permitted to operate on public roadways, is for hire, and is engaged in revenue service on a regular basis.

2. B. The vehicle must be displayed in competition with all hardware and equipment secured to the truck. No "drop on" spring covers or other loose items that could not be on the vehicle during normal operation. This does not include fifth wheel covers.
2. C. Must be displayed with all of the wheels on the ground. No ramps, jack stands, or carpet under the truck.
2. D. An area equal to the width of the bumper and extending in front of the bumper no more then 5 (five) feet may be used for the display of a sign or “credits” board.
2. E. The vehicle must be able to leave the show lot by "turning the key and driving away". (Wheel chocks may be removed and stored.)
2. F. All lights must be powered by the trucks electrical system. No auxiliary generators, "Shore power", or other electrical sources are permitted for this use.

3. NON WORKING HOBBY OR LIMITED USAGE DIVISION:

3. A. As defined for N.A.S.T. sanctioned events: a motor truck not meeting all the qualifications of 2. A. above. A display limited only by imagination, competitors and public safety, "good taste", and the size of the assigned parking spot (see 4. B. below) is permitted in this division.

4. PARKING:
4. A. Each contestant’s vehicle will be directed to an assigned parking spot by an N.A.S.T. official.

4. B. The parking spot will be the size of the vehicle plus five (5) feet in all directions around the vehicle.

4. C. The space between show vehicles may be shared with your neighbors for the parking of a support vehicle.
5. SUPPORT VEHICLES:
5. A. Each show vehicle may be accompanied by one (1) support vehicle.

5. B. Support vehicles must be moved as required to accommodate emergency and service vehicles.

5. C. Support vehicles must not be parked in such a way as to interfere with your neighbors’ preparation of their show vehicle for competition.
5. D. Support vehicles must be removed from the competition area no less then 30 minutes before judging starts.
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6. TOOL AND EQUIPMENT USAGE IN THE COMPETITION AREA:
6. A. No spray painting. Use caution with aerosol dispensers (tire dressing, glass cleaner, etc.) to insure that no airborne product affects your neighbors.

6. B. No powered buffers/polishers or water hoses to be used in this area.
7. RULES OF CONDUCT:

7. A. No profanity.

7. B. No open alcohol allowed on the show lot at any time.

7. C. No operation of air horns (including "train horns") in the competition area without the consent of an N.A.S.T official, the show promoter, or a representative of the promoter.
8. VENDING:
8. A. Selling of any products in the competition area is prohibited. Vending is to be confined to the vending area.

9. "RAGS DOWN":
9. A. N.A.S.T. officials will announce "Rags Down" one (1) hour before judging starts. This means no more cleaning or polishing on the show vehicle. This one (1) hour period may be used to store tools, cleaning supplies, etc., pick up and properly dispose of trash in your competition area, freshen up, place last minute props such as "credit and information " signs, remove support vehicle, etc.. Anyone observed cleaning or polishing the vehicle in competition after the announcement has been made and before judging is completed will risk disqualification which will result in being bared from competition.
9. B. Trucks may be started 30 minutes before lights judging starts. Lights may be turned on and checked and repairs made if required.

10. JUDGING:
10. A. Each class/category will be evaluated by three (3) independent judges. Each judge will have a judging form with the class name and registration # on it. It is the competitors’ responsibility to ask the judge to let him/her verify that the registration # and class name on the form matches the vehicle being judged. If you think you have been missed by a judge or judges please notify an N.A.S.T. official.
10. B. Judges will be instructed to get permission from the person showing the truck before entering the vehicle.
10. C. Judges will be instructed to not open or close hoods, this is the responsibility of the person showing the vehicle.

10. D. Judges will evaluate the conduct and professionalism of the person (contestant) presenting the vehicle.
11. SCORING:
11. A. A Points System is used in ranking the vehicles.
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11. A.1. Working Divisions: each vehicle’s “main” points will be totaled and compared to the total points of each vehicle in its’ respective class to establish rank in each “main” class. This process will also be used in each “specialty” class to establish rank in the specialty classes. Each vehicle’s “main” and “specialty” points will be added together and the totals compared to all vehicles in the respective division to establish rank for Best–of-Show in each Working Division. Points awarded by the judges are final.

11. A.2. Non Working Division: each vehicle’s “main” points will be totaled and compared to the total points of each vehicle in its’ respective class to establish rank in each “main” class. Specialty awards will not be available to the non working division, however, non working vehicles may have their lights evaluated for points which will be added to the “main’ points to establish ranking for Best-of-Show in the Non Working Division. Points awarded by the judges are final.
11. B. One (1) bonus point is awarded to each “working truck” for every 25,000 miles the vehicle was operated in the past calendar year.
11. C. All trucks will be competing for “Best-of-Show” in their respective divisions (may also be referred to as “Best-of-Division”).
11. D. Trucks entered into competition by National Association of Show Truck members in good standing are eligible to compete for National Championship points which accumulate throughout the show year and are earned by where the truck ranks in its class/classes at each event. The truck must compete in the same class it first competed in throughout the year. A combination must compete using the same body or trailer throughout the show year which begins Jan 1st and ends Dec 31st of the same year. Minor modifications are permitted throughout the year (bolt on accessories only).
Scoring is as follows:
Main class Additional class/s
Rank points rank points
1st 40 1st 4
2nd 30 2nd 3
3rd 20 3rd 2
11. E. Much effort is put forth to avoid errors in scoring. However errors do, some times, occur. For this reason the scores will not become official until after they have been reviewed by N.A.S.T. officials. The scores will become official at the close of the seventh day following the show.
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DESCRIPTIONS OF NAST REQUIRED DIVISIONS AND CATEGORIES FOR 2005 Truck-Lite
TROPHY SERIES SHOWS
1. 0 WORKING BOBTAIL DIVISION:
A truck tractor with a coupling device (“fifth wheel”) designed for towing a semi trailer. Must be licensed, insured, and permitted, to operate on public roadways, and must be for hire and engaged in revenue service on a regular basis. Is eligible for the Best-of-Show award for this division and, if the contestant is a N.A.S.T. member in good standing, is eligible for National Championship (Truck-Lite® Trophy) points also. An information sign may be presented near the front of the vehicle but no other exterior displays are permitted.
1. 1 CLASSIC HOOD BOBTAIL WITH SLEEPER, NEW (less than 100K miles):
A working bobtail with an area designed for sleeping or resting, a hood that is practically flat and level between the windshield and the top of the grill, and having less than 100 thousand original miles of operation.
1. 2 CLASSIC HOOD BOBTAIL WITH SLEEPER, NEW THRU 5 YEARS OLD:
A working bobtail with an area designed for sleeping or resting, a hood that is practically flat and level between the windshield and the top of the grill, and having a manufacturer’s year model of 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, or 2006.
1. 3 CLASSIC HOOD BOBTAIL WITH SLEEPER, 6 THRU 10 YEARS OLD:
A working bobtail with an area designed for sleeping or resting, a hood that is practically flat and level between the windshield and the top of the grill, and having a manufacturer’s year model of 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, or 2001. 1. 4 CLASSIC HOOD BOBTAIL WITH SLEEPER, 11 THRU 24 YEARS OLD:
A working bobtail with an area designed for sleeping or resting, a hood that is practically flat and level between the windshield and the top of the grill, and having a manufacturer’s year model of 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, or 1996.
1. 5 SLOPED HOOD BOBTAIL WITH SLEEPER, 1981 OR NEWER:
A working bobtail with an area designed for sleeping or resting, a hood that slopes down from the windshield to the top of the grill, and having a manufacturer’s year model of 1981 or newer.
1. 6 COE BOBTAIL WITH SLEEPER, 1981 OR NEWER:
A working bobtail of the Cab Over Engine (no hood) design having an area designed for sleeping or resting, and having a manufacturer’s year model of 1981 or newer.
1. 7 1980 OR OLDER BOBTAIL:
A working bobtail of any design 25 or more years old.
1. 8 DAY CAB BOBTAIL, 1981 OR NEWER:
A working bobtail of either conventional or C.O.E. design, and without an area designed for sleeping or resting, and having a manufacturer’s year model of 1981 or newer.
1. 9 COMPANY BOBTAIL, 1981 OR NEWER:
A working bobtail belonging to a registered company operating three (3) or more power units, and having a manufacturer’s year model of 1981 or newer.
1. 10 BOBTAIL FLEET:
A working bobtail fleet of three (3) or more units belonging to a registered company, and having a manufacturer’s year model of 1981 or newer.
1. 11 BOBTAIL WASH AND SHOW:
A working bobtail of any design and any year that has not been detailed other than washed. Trucks entered in this class are not eligible for major value “raffle” prizes, nor will they be competing for National Championship (Truck-Lite® Trophy) points. 2. 0 WORKING COMBINATION DIVISION:
A combination of road tractor and trailer/s or a combination of straight truck and body designed to transport cargo or perform a specialized task. Must be licensed, insured, and permitted, to operate on public roadways, and must be for hire and be engaged in revenue service on a regular basis. Is eligible for the Best-of-Show award for this division and, if the contestant is a N.A.S.T. member in good standing, is eligible for National Championship (Truck-Lite® Trophy) points also. An information sign may be presented near the front of the vehicle but no other exterior displays are permitted.
2. 1 COMBINATION WITH A 1980 OR OLDER POWER UNIT:
A working combination of any type having a cab and chassis or a tractor 25 or more years old.
2. 2 COMBINATION WITH VAN (NON REFRIGERATED):
A working combination of a 1981 or newer power unit and a single non refrigerated van body or trailer of any year of manufacture including, but not limited to, open top, closed top curtain side, and hinged side designed for transporting cargo (See SPECIALIZED for other van applications).
2. 3 COMBINATION WITH VAN (REFRIGERATED):
A working combination of a 1981 or newer power unit and a single refrigerated van of any year of manufacture designed for transporting cargo.
2. 4 COMBINATION WITH DUMP:
A working combination of a 1981 or newer power unit and a single dump body or trailer of any year of manufacture including, but not limited to, end dump, side dump, or bottom dump designed for transporting cargo.
2. 5 COMBINATION WITH TANKER:
A working combination of a 1981 or newer power unit and a single tanker body or trailer of any year of manufacture including, but not limited to, liquid tank, food grade tank, dry bulk tank, compressed or liquefied gas tank designed for transporting cargo.
2. 6 COMBINATION WITH PLATFORM:
A working combination of a 1981 or newer power unit and a single flat deck body or trailer of any year of manufacture including, but not limited to, non step platform, step deck platform, double drop platform, roll back platform, or low boy designed for transporting cargo.
2. 7 COMBINATION WITH MULTI AXLE:
A working combination of a 1981 or newer power unit and a single body or trailer of any type and of any year of manufacture having more than three (3) axles (excluding the steer axle) under a straight truck or more than three (3) axles under the trailer and designed for transporting cargo.
2. 8 COMBINATION WITH LCV:
A working combination of a 1981 or newer power unit and a single body with a trailer (straight truck and trailer) or a road tractor towing more than one trailer of any type and of any year of manufacture including, but not limited to, doubles, triples, or “heavy haul” with “jeep/s” and “dolly/is” and designed for transporting cargo.
2. 9 COMBINATION WITH SPECIALIZED:
A working combination of a 1981 or newer power unit and a single body or trailer of any type and any year of manufacture designed for a specified purpose including, but not limited to, automobile transporter, race vehicle transporter, fire apparatus, tow truck, garbage packer, concrete mixer or pump, mobile crane, mobile service shop, beverage delivery, “log bunk”.
2.10 COMPANY COMBINATION:
A working combination of a 1981 or newer power unit and a single body or trailer of any type and any year of manufacture owned by a company that operates three (3) or more trucks designed for transporting cargo.
2. 10 COMBINATION FLEET:
A working combination fleet of three (3) or more units belonging to a registered company, and having a manufacturer’s year model of 1981 or newer for the power units.
2. 11 COMBINATION WASH AND SHOW:
A working combination of any design and any year that has not been detailed other than washed. Trucks entered in this class are not eligible for major value “raffle” prizes, nor will they be competing for National Championship (Truck-Lite® Trophy) points. 3. 0 NON WORKING HOBBY OR LIMITED USAGE DIVISION:
Any vehicles that do not meet all of the qualifications for the working truck divisions may compete in one of the categories of this division. Vehicles are eligible for the Best-of-Show award for this division. They are not eligible to receive points for the National Championship (Truck-Lite® Trophy) award however. Tasteful displays are permitted in this division.
3. 1 ANTIQUE BOBTAIL:
All types of bobtail trucks that do not meet all of the requirements of a working truck but are restored or in original condition and are 25 or more years old.
3. 2 ANTIQUE COMBINATION:
All types of combinations that do not meet all of the requirements of a working truck but are restored or in original condition and are 25 or more years old.
3. 3 INTENSE CUSTOM:
All types of heavy duty trucks that do not meet all of the requirements of a working truck and are highly modified (Must have at least one (1) major body or chassis modification) or custom fabricated for display or privet business use. These trucks may or may not be registered for highway use. 3. 4 SPECIAL INTEREST:
Scaled down replica or facsimile of a heavy duty truck, or a heavy duty truck that is modified for personal use and is fully functional and insured and registered for highway use.

4. 0 SPECIALITY CATAGORIES:
Optional categories are available to working trucks only. Points earned in these classes will be added to the points earned in the main class to determine the Best-of-Show in each eligible division. Each contestant may select up to four (4) categories.
4. 1 INTERIOR, DAY CAB:
The interior of a truck or road tractor that does not have an area designed for sleeping or resting.
4. 2 INTERIOR, CAB AND SLEEPER ( SEVEN ( 7 ) OR MORE YEARS OLD):
The interior of a truck or road tractor that has an area designed for sleeping or resting and a date of manufacture of 1995 or earlier.
4. 3 INTERIOR, CAB AND SLEEPER (SIX ( 6 ) OR LESS YEARS OLD):
The interior of a truck or road tractor that has an area designed for sleeping or resting and a date of manufacture of 1996 or later.
4.4 CUSTOM PAINT OR GRAPHICS WITHOUT MURALS, BOBTAIL:
A truck tractor with a coupling device (“fifth wheel”) designed for towing a semi trailer and having custom paint with or without vinyl or paint graphics (graph-ic (graf-ik) adj. Pertaining to the representational art based on linear expression.).
4. 5 CUSTOM PAINT OR GRAPHICS WITHOUT MURALS,COMBINATION:
A combination of road tractor and trailer/s or a combination of straight truck and body designed to transport cargo or perform a specialized task and having custom paint with or without vinyl or paint graphics (graph-ic (graf-ik) adj. Pertaining to the representational art based on linear expression.).
4.6 CUSTOM PAINT WITH MURAL/S, BOBTAIL:
A truck tractor with a coupling device (“fifth wheel”) designed for towing a semi trailer and having custom paint with mural/s (mu-ral (myoor-ul) n. A wall painting.).
4. 7 CUSTOM PAINT WITH MURAL/S, COMBINATION:
A combination of road tractor and trailer/s or a combination of straight truck and body designed to transport cargo or perform a specialized task and having custom paint with mural/s (mu-ral (myoor-ul) n. A wall painting.).
4. 8 D.O.T. APPROVED LIGHTS, BOBTAIL:
A truck tractor with a coupling device (“fifth wheel”) designed for towing a semi trailer and having any number, in addition to the minimum federal requirement, of D.O.T. approved lights (Must be powered by the truck’s electrical system.).

4. 9 D.O.T. APPROVED LIGHTS, COMBINATION:
A combination of road tractor and trailer/s or a combination of straight truck and body designed to transport cargo or perform a specialized task and having any number, in addition to the minimum federal requirement, of D.O.T. approved lights (Must be powered by the truck’s electrical system.).
4.10 LIGHTS UNLIMITED, BOBTAIL:
A truck tractor with a coupling device (“fifth wheel”) designed for towing a semi trailer and having any number, in addition to the minimum federal requirement, of D.O.T. approved and non approved lights including, but not limited to, neon, strobe, rope, any color (Must be powered by the truck’s electrical system.).
4.11 LIGHTS UNLIMITED, COMBINATION:
A combination of road tractor and trailer/s or a combination of straight truck and body designed to transport cargo or perform a specialized task and having any number, in addition to the minimum federal requirement, of D.O.T. approved and non approved lights including, but not limited to, neon, strobe, rope, any color (Must be powered by the truck’s electrical system.).
4.12 ENGINE:
The primary source of power for the vehicle and includes the area surrounding the engine. 5. 0 BEST-OF-SHOW:
The vehicle scoring the highest combined number of points in any division eligible for this award will be presented the Best-of-Show award for the division in which it was entered.
5. 1 BEST-OF-SHOW, WORKING BOBTAIL:
A truck tractor with a coupling device (“fifth wheel”) designed for towing a semi trailer and scoring the highest combined number of points in the Working Bobtail division.
5. 2 BEST-OF-SHOW, WORKING COMBINATION:
A combination of road tractor and trailer/s or a combination of straight truck and body designed to transport cargo or perform a specialized task and scoring the highest combined number of points in the Working Combination division.
5. 3 BEST-OF-SHOW, NON WORKING:
Any vehicle not meeting all of the requirements for one of the working truck divisions and scoring the highest combined number of points in the Non Working or Limited Usage division
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