I don't take car shows seriously anymore, but I attend when I can. There are always enough who take it deadly serious and I avoid them like the plague. I usually register, and when possible I don't post the entry card on the windshield so my car doesn't dilute the votes for those who do enjoy the competition. I have boxes full of trophies and don't want any more.
Most shows have a bunch of nice folks attending and I usually find someone friendly to talk to, but if I don't, or if the neighboring car owners are obnoxious, I just leave. No use getting upset over things you can't change and are relatively unimportant in the grand scheme of things.
