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PARTICIPATION RULES

Everyone wishing to have their car or motorcycle evaluated is welcome to participate in the competition. No pre-registration is required.

Vehicles owned by event organizers may be evaluated, but they are not eligible for awards and cannot be declared winners. The official list of organizers is available here: americanspirit.lt/about-us

JUDGING PROCESS

Vehicles are evaluated by an independent jury of three members. Each judge inspects different sections of the vehicle (e.g., engine bay, interior, trunk) based on pre-established criteria.

Each participant receives up to 5 minutes for evaluation. The scores from all judges are combined, and the participant with the highest score is declared the winner in their category.

In the event of a tie, the decision is made collectively by the jury. All decisions of the jury are final and non-negotiable.

Winners will be announced during the awards ceremony on July 26, 2025, at 19:30.

Prizes include: certificates, unique commemorative trophies, and SONAX gift sets.

BEST OF THE BEST

From all category winners, the jury selects the top three candidates. The final “Best Of The Best” winner is chosen by the event director Donatas Žukauskas.

Prizes for the “Best Of The Best” winner:

• Special certificate
• Unique commemorative trophy
• Full professional SONAX car care kit
• Free participation in the 2026 “American Spirit” festival
• The winning vehicle will be featured on the next year’s official event poster

EVALUATION SCHEDULE

The jury will work in a dedicated evaluation area:

• Thursday, July 24, 2025: 16:00–18:00
• Friday, July 25, 2025: 11:00–14:00
• Saturday, July 26, 2025: 11:00–13:00

Participants are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis. Each participant chooses when to come to the judging area on their own initiative.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

• No more than 5 vehicles may be lined up at the evaluation area at any time.
• After being evaluated, participants must immediately leave the area.
• Participants who do not arrive on time will not be judged. The last evaluation begins at 13:50 on Saturday.
• We recommend arriving early – on Thursday or Friday.
• Each vehicle presented for judging must have a clearly visible “American Spirit 2025” participant card with the registration number attached.

2025 CATEGORIES

• Best Classic – cars manufactured up to 1954
• Best Oldies – cars manufactured from 1955 to 1984
• Best Young – cars manufactured from 1985 to 2014
• Best Modern – cars manufactured from 2015 to 2025
• Best Muscle – 2-door, rear-wheel-drive cars with V8 engines
• Best Van – Mini and Full-Size vans
• Best Truck – pickup trucks
• Best 4x4 – off-road vehicles (excluding pickups), including heavy-duty off-road machinery
• Best Special Interest – unique service vehicles (e.g., police, military, buses)
• Best Cabrio – vehicles with removable or retractable roofs
• Best Hot Rod – modified cars: Hot Rod, Street Rod, Rat Rod classes
• Best Motorcycle – motorcycles
• Best Sport – vehicles prepared for motorsport events
• Ugliest – vehicles that are far from perfect both technically and visually but stand out with their unique character and charisma
• Project In Progress – vehicles under restoration or ongoing modification
• Best Chrysler – dedicated to Chrysler’s 100th anniversary

FINAL NOTE

The “Best Of The Best” will be selected from all category winners.

SONAX – the car care leader in Lithuania. Keep your car looking its best with the professionals!