The National Corvette Homecoming Chairman Joe Pruitt has added a new high honor Corvette Certification to accompany its yearly gathering. The Certification appropriately named Sans Pareil, features 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 compliment 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, continues 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 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 adding Sans Pariel. Since I became involved with the NCH in the late 90’s I have vowed to create an exciting event that is interesting, full of fun and rewarding to all of our participants. With the addition of Sans Pariel, we are complimenting many other major shows on the Corvette show circuit. It is the pinnacle of achievement at the NCH, providing a top level 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 our 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 draws a high attention to detail and is a cut above the rest. We decided from the start that “without equal” will truly be the call words as we designed and implemented the program . All NCH team members have a primary shared mission to make Sans Pareil a very exciting and fun journey for all involved.

Interest in Sans Pareil has surpassed our expectations. Each year Sans Pariel has brought more participation from serious Corvette show participants. This tells us that we have opened up real desire in the Corvette community to participate in this high honor. Where better to do this 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 is only one Sans Pareil. I look forward to viewing the field of contestants each year 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. $250 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..

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SP Judging Chairman

John Ballard, the appointed Chairman of the SP Judging Committee, was 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.

Sans Pareil Assistant Coordinator

John McGee

NCH is proud to announce that John McGee of Lebanon, TN has come on board to help with the inside vendors and the spotting of Sans Pareil and Show & Shine entrants. He will be working with Richard Yanko. John was the owner of Corvette Connection in Lebanon, TN for many years and very active in the Corvette hobby as well as NCCC. He has also been very active with the Nashville Corvette Club for a long time and the National Corvette Museum. He is also the owner of Frosty Wheels, a car show that is held each January in Franklin, TN. Welcome John!

Sans Pareil Judges

Steve Counts

GM Corvette Factory employee since 1966

Vito D’Angelo

GM Corvette Factory employee since 1967

James Kimme

GM Corvette Factory employee since 1972

Harold White

GM Corvette Factory employee since 1965

Award Presentations

Sans Pareil are the final award presentations on Sunday. We give a special introduction and present the special awards and other unique items to the winners of Sans Pareil. The winners are 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”.