The National Corvette Homecoming Chairman Joe Pruitt announced that it has added a new high honor Corvette Certification to accompany its yearly gathering. The Certification appropriately named Sans Pareil, will feature a custom award and other items to designate those Corvettes and owners who receive the privilege of obtaining the judges’ highest marks.

Sans Pareil is designed to rival the current Top Corvette Certifications and to bring a new standard to Corvette certification judging. John Ballard, the appointed Chairman of the SP Judging Committee, has been recruited to help ensure the highest possible standards are warranted for such a prestigious award. There will be a limited amount of certification spaces available each year to help ensure the prominence of the award.

From Joe Pruitt

I would like to personally welcome you to the new world of Sans Pareil. Since my youth, the Corvette has been my passion. I have visited all the major Corvette shows in the eastern US in preparation for this. Since I became involved with the NCH in the late 90’s I vowed to create an exciting event that is interesting, full of fun and rewarding to all of our participants. With the addition of this special show, the NCH is rivaling many other shows on the Corvette show circuit. It is the pinnacle of achievement at the NCH, providing a fresh new venue for non-compromising collectors who have put their heart, soul, time and pocketbook into the presentation of their passion, The Chevrolet Corvette.

In addition, Sans Pareil is adding to the hobby and passion of Corvette ownership. We have placed a high emphasis on organizing the program in an exclusive way. Only NCH team members with the highest level of expertise and knowledge will join the Sans Pareil team. This special journey will be a rewarding one for all participants. As well as gaining a great amount of respect and recognition, participants will add to the value of their Corvette as a participant and/or award winner. Sans Pareil will draw a high attention to detail with all aspects of the event and will be a cut above the rest. We have decided from the start that “without equal” will truly be the call words as we design and implement the program for 2007. The first year of the show will be an important one. It is like a first handshake with a new friend. All NCH team members will have a primary shared mission to make Sans Pareil a very exciting and fun journey for all involved.

Early interest in Sans Pareil has surpassed our expectations. Respected collectors are already requesting information and wish to pre-register upon our first press release. We immediately received entry of two Bloomington Gold winners. This tells us that we have opened up real desire in the Corvette community to participate in this new high honor. Where better to do it than at the National Corvette Homecoming, already full of exciting activities geared toward Corvette enthusiasts. Yes, there are many Corvette shows in the country, but there will be only one Sans Pareil. Now the pinnacle of achievement takes its place back home at the NCH! I look forward to viewing the field of contestants to be considered as “without equal” and your participation among this exclusive group.

 Questions About Sans Pareil

If you have specific questions about the Sans Pareil program contact Joe Pruitt directly. He can help expedite the process of registration to ensure your place among the limited contestants and expedite communication to other NCH team members if needed. He can be reached by phone 270-791-2117 or by email here. Early communication will help ensure a smooth show and a pleasant participation in the event.

 

Registration

Pre-registration can be accomplished by secure forms here. Printable PDF forms are available here for mail in registration or you can request one to be sent to you here. $225 covers registration and entitles you to a place in this limited show. Since Sans Pareil has limited spaces, securing your spot early is an important aspect. NCH reserves the right to return pre-registration funds to those who apply after the limited spaces are filled.

 

Display Area

All Sans Pareil show vehicles will be displayed inside with special lighting to ensure the best possible presentation and judging. NCH team members will monitor the area throughout the show and the area will be free of distractions. Special needs or requests from the participants will be addressed early and managed appropriately. Only authorized NCH team members will be involved in the display process.

Sans Pareil Certification

National Corvette Homecoming has designed three Premium Awards to honor original and restored
Corvettes from 1953 through 2004:
 

                                         Diamond                        Sapphire                            Ruby
                                             90%                               70%                                 50%


The judging divides the car into five specific sections:

1) Interior,  2) Exterior, 3) Engine Compartment, (4) Underside, (5) Operations

Each of the first four sections are judged as a unit for both “originality” and “condition/cleanliness”.
The Operations section checks a specific item’s performance as originally installed on the vehicle.

Each Corvette starts with 700 points total.
Each of the four sections represents 150 points and the Operations section is 100 points. 

Deductions are made as outlined below:

Corvettes with 70 or less points deducted qualify for the Diamond award.
Corvettes with 210 points or less deducted qualify for the Sapphire award.
Corvettes with 350 points or less deducted qualify for the Ruby award.

If you have any questions, please contact Joe Pruitt at 270-791-2117 or via email here..

See Sans Pareil Entrants!

See Sans Pareil Winners!

Secure On-Line Registration

SP Judging Chairman

John Ballard, the appointed Chairman of the SP Judging Committee, has been recruited to help ensure the highest possible standards are warranted for such a prestigious award.  A research chemist in paint formulation, application, and troubleshooting for 44 years, he is a NCRS Master Judge 400 Level and Bloomington Gold Judge. His Corvette collection contains low mile original cars with several achieving NCRS Bowtie and Bloomington Benchmark status. He speaks at assorted seminars on car show judging preparation and restoration. John will use his extensive experience to set new standards of excellence for Sans Pareil. All NCH team members involved in the Sans Pareil judging process must meet high standards prescribed by John in his implementation plan.

Sans Pareil Coordinator

Richard Yanko

When the Corvette was introduced to the public I was ten years old. Although Dayton, OH was a big General Motors town, I cannot say that I really remember seeing one until the spring of 1954. At that age, I did not understand why my father viewed this soon to be icon as a waste of money and impractical. Just because there were four in our family and the car was built for two, shows I must have been a little slow on my math skills. I knew one day I would own that car. Some things never change, Dad still has the same opinion of the Corvette and my math is not much sharper. Dad’s continued opinion is probably because at his age he has trouble getting in and out of a Corvette. As I fill one garage and I build another one to keep them in, this is the math that works for me. I did find a way to fulfill my dream.

I originally thought that raising a family made owning a Corvette kind of impractical. Fortunately, I grew out of that belief when we purchased a 1967 roadster in 1976 and joined a local Corvette club. This led to many new friends and opened up the competitive side of the Corvette to Judy and me. We have competed in all types of events, all over the country. We both served as officers in our local club, region and at the national level. I am the current President of the National Council of Corvette Clubs. I still compete in events and will as long as I am able. The Homecoming gives Corvette owners from all over, the opportunity to come together and enjoy the camaraderie that owning a Corvette opens up. Friendships are made that will last a lifetime and some of the finest examples of Corvette care and love will be on display at this year’s event. I hope to see you here.

Steve Counts

GM Corvette Factory employee since 1966

Sans Pareil Judges

Vito D’Angelo

GM Corvette Factory employee since 1967

James Kimme

GM Corvette Factory employee since 1972

Award Presentations

Harold White

GM Corvette Factory employee since 1965

Sans Pareil will be the final award presentations on Sunday. We will give a special introduction and present the special awards and other unique items to the winners of Sans Pareil. The winners will be interviewed and photographed by professional staff and new content will be added to the NCH website. The new content will be dedicated to highlight the winners and their backgrounds in the Corvette show circuit, as well as pictures of their Corvettes that are “without equal”.

Sponsors of Sans Pareil