The Road Show Presented by Neighborhood Window Tinting
Neighborhood Window Tinting is excited to present The Road Show fall lifestyle festival, car show, and market where you can connect with new people and make friends. What can you expect?
- Tuner Jam Car Show – Compete for $4,500 in prizes and a chance to compete in the Tint & Things Finals for over $10,000 in prizes.
- Best Tint Competition – Sponsored by SunTek Window Films.
- Sound Quality Challenge – Officially sanctioned IASCA 2X competition.
- Vendor Market – Automotive, lifestyle, and local businesses showcasing and selling their products and services.
- Door Prizes – SunTek tint installations, free Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired pizzas, and gift cards.
- Music Showcase – Live performances by national and local musicians and DJs.
- Video Coverage – What did you miss? Watch video interviews with builders, vendors, sponsors, attendees, and more on Locals I Know.
- Coupons – Shop and save at small businesses.
TUNER JAM CAR SHOW
The car show rules, classification, and judging offer a fair and unbiased competition experience. Participants also receive feedback and advice based on the knowledge of certified judges. Winners will receive the following:
- First Place – $200, trophy, and an invitation to the Tint & Things finals.
- Second Place – A trophy and invitation to the finals.
- Third Place – An invitation to the finals.
Entries are limited to 35 vehicles per category, which are:
- Best Asian.
- Best Domestic (2000 and up).
- Best European.
- Best Japanese Classic (Pre-2000).
- Best Truck.
- Best of Show ($500).
There are three (3) Divisions:
- Rookie (Mild) –The Rookie Division is for vehicles with simple modifications and an enhanced factory look. This division allows the competitor to upgrade things like wheels, tires, vinyl stickers/graphics, short wings, and simple stereo upgrades.
- Street (Semi Wild) – The Street Division is for vehicles with more modifications than a Rookie vehicle, but the vehicle is still used as a "daily driver." It provides a fair and competitive format that balances the playing field between daily-driven vehicles and those with elaborate modifications.
- Ultimate (Wild) – The Ultimate Division is designed for vehicles with extensive performance and appearance modifications. It intends to provide a fair and competitive format focusing on driven/trailered, show, or race cars.
Learn more about the Tuner Jam format.
BEST TINT (SPONSORED BY SUNTEK WINDOW FILMS
This specialty category aims to educate and motivate consumers to seek a higher standard of goods or services. Vehicles will be judged on the following:
- IR Rejection (100 points) – The percentage of infrared rays blocked (1% = 1 point).
One winner from each category will receive a trophy and $100. Vehicles with full SunTek Window Films installations will receive an additional $200. A warranty card and receipt from participating dealers are proof of purchase.
IASCA 2X SOUND QUALITY CHALLENGE
The Sound Quality Challenge aims to evaluate automotive sound systems in five critical areas of sound reproduction: Tone Accuracy, Sound Stage, Imaging, Linearity, and Absence of Noise. The central premise of evaluation is to Judge the system in real-world applications. Categories are the following:
- Novice – Minor modifications to vehicle interior are allowed, but there is no connection to industry and one (1) seat judging.
- Amateur and Advanced Amateur – A higher level of modifications to vehicle interior allowed, no connection to industry, and one (1) seat judging.
- Pro 1, 2, and 3 – A higher level of modifications to the vehicle is allowed. Open to all industry- and non-industry-related competitors whose vehicles meet the class requirements.
- Expert – Open to all industry- and non-industry-related competitors whose vehicles meet the class requirements. One (1) seat and two (2) seat judging, IQC and SPL, is required, and the IQC and SPL score will be combined with the SQC score to achieve one total score.
First to third-place winners will receive trophies. Learn more about the IASCA SQC Competition format.
COMPETITOR REGISTRATION
Registration is $50 or free from the sponsors below:
- SunTek – Upload a copy of your warranty card and receipt during registration. Upon verification, you will receive a refund.
- Locals I Know – Business owners, entrepreneurs, and creators with a Locals I Know webpage.
Roll-in is at 3 p.m., and judging starts at 4 p.m.. Scores sorted by ticket number will be available for download at Neighborhood Window Tinting under the "Announcements" section.
VENDORS
Are you a small business or creator struggling to reach potential customers, monetization, constant pressure to stay relevant, marketing, and high costs? Here's an opportunity to reach potential customers, increase growth, and sell more products and services. Vendor registration is $150 and is free for members with a Localsiknow webpage. Setup is at 1 p.m. Due to exclusive sponsorship exclusivity, food and drink vendors are not eligible for this event.
Vendors will be screened and approved registered participants will be contacted by e-mail. Robust business profiles, branding, displays and presentations, social media, and community engagement increase your chances of approval. Please remember that we work hard to maintain a balanced product category to prevent oversaturation, which can harm sales.
Localsiknow members must log in to get a free "Vendor" ticket. then register for free.
MUSICIANS AND DJS
Are you a musician or DJ struggling with competition, financial hurdles, and technology? Then this opportunity is for you to get booked and make more money.
- Solo – $200 for 30-60 minutes.
- Duo – $400 for 30-60 minutes.
- Trio – $600 for 30-60 minutes.
- Band – $800 for 30-60 minutes.
- DJ – $800 for 4-6 hours.
Responding to every individual request is nearly impossible. A professional Localsiknow webpage makes it easy for promoters and venues to filter musicians according to location, genre, band size, instruments, performing rights organization, and reviews. Eligible musicians and DJs must have a Localsiknow webpage with at least one of the following:
- A bio, team members, and two years of documentation showing the applicant has regularly performed as a professional musician.
- A bio, team members, and six singles or mixes on Spotify, YouTube, or Mixcloud.
- A bio, team members, and three music videos on YouTube.
Approved applicants will be contacted by e-mail. then log in to register on the event page as a musician.
GENERAL ADMISSION
Join us for an unforgettable evening of community, culture, and music! Entry is free, and registered spectators will also receive:
- Free Food – Get a free Smokin' Oaks Wood-Fired pizza or salad sponsored by SunTek. A complete installation with proof of purchase is required.
- Coupons – Get a coupon for 10% off Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza, a free door prize ticket with every purchase, and a coupon for $50 off a complete SunTek tint installation.
- Door Prizes – Get a door prize ticket for prizes given away every 30 minutes starting at 4:30 p.m.
PARTNERS
Contact Neighborhood Window Tinting to receive a marketing kit.
LOCALS I KNOW
Finding small businesses and their content in one convenient location can be challenging. Many platforms suffer from poor search capabilities, making discovering local options difficult. Locals I Know is a platform for finding businesses, entrepreneurs, and creators near you.
IASCA
The International Auto Sound Challenge Association (IASCA) is a marketing association focused on promoting the exposure and growth of the mobile electronics industry. It represents competitors, dealers, and manufacturers in more than 34 countries.
SUNTEK WINDOW FILMS
SunTek is an Eastman Performance Films company. It is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance window tint and paint protection film for automotive applications and has over 1,500 dealers nationwide.
Event Properties
Event Date | 9-27-2025 4:00 pm |
Registration Start Date | 6-15-2025 1:00 am |
Cut off date | 9-10-2025 11:55 pm |
Cancel Before Date | 9-25-2025 11:00 pm |
Location | Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza |
Categories | Car Show, Competition, Festival |