The lineup of competitors for the concours at the upcoming DCS looks quite impressive, and I think this round will be something to be remembered. At the last count I received, we have 5 competitors signed up with exceptional cars to showcase. I think we can still squeeze in one more competitor and still be able to keep things running smoothly and efficiently. If you have been procrastinating for the concours signup, don't end up like the folks that procrastinated for hotel rooms and find yourself in a bind. Like last time (at the DMCH Open House), we'll be judging operating controls the day before the rest of the judging. The controls will be judged prior to placing the cars in the convention center since we can't operate the cars inside the venue. This will also give competitors a chance to take care of some of the common problems with the operating controls judging such as getting the windshield washer overspray wiped off the cars. There are a couple minor updates to the judging handbook that will be finalized in short order, and those preparing their cars now can continue to use last year's handbook until the updated ones are published this month. The manual is updated each year to reflect the latest information that has been researched in the DMC archives and to address issues and discrepancies that might be encountered at each event. With the continual refinement, I expect the program to only get better each time. The countdown to DCS and the concours continues... Knut [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/