Best of Bantam

Saturday June 14:
Judging and mandatory participant meeting starts at gate closure at 10 AM
Trophies awarded (Class 1 -3 at History Exhibit) at 2:30 PM
Trophies awarded (Class 4-17 in Show Field) starting at 3 PM

Maximum Jeep Participants:  425
Cost:  $30 (includes preferred parking in the Best of Bantam area on Saturday only) 

Is your Jeep one of the Best of Bantam? Classes 1-7 will be judged by vintage Jeep enthusiasts and participants in the Epic Jeep Race. The participants in classes 8-17 will judge each other's Jeeps. That way those who know the model the best (the owner's themselves) will decide who wins the coveted Bantam trophy for their class.

All Jeeps in Class 1-3 will also be parked together near the Jeep History Exhibit on Saturday.

Classes/Trophies

Class 1: Bantam Jeep and Bantam Trailer (1 winner each)

Class 2: Military Jeep MA/MB/GP/GPW (1st and 2nd place stock and modified)

Class 3: Military Jeep: m38/m38A1/700 series trucks (1st and 2nd place stock and modified)              

Class 4: CJ-2A/3A (1st and 2nd place stock and modified)                         

Class 5: CJ-2B/3B/DJ (1st and 2nd place stock and modified)                  

Class 6: CJ-5 (1st and 2nd place stock and modified)                    

Class 7: CJ-6/7/8: (1st and 2nd place stock and modified)              

Class 8: FC Trucks/Willys Pickup/J-Series Truck/Comanche (1st and 2nd place stock and modified)   

Class 9: Stationwagon/Delivery/ Jeepster/Wagoneer (1st and 2nd place stock and modified)   

Class 10: Cherokees 2004 & earlier (1 winner)

Class 11: Cherokees 2005 & newer/Grand Cherokee/Commander/Liberty/Compass/Patriot/ Renegade (1 stock; 1 modified winner)

Class 12: YJ Jeep (1 stock; 1 modified winner)              

Class 13: TJ Jeep (2 stock; 2 modified winners)              

Class 14: JK Jeep (1 stock; 2 modified winners)              

Class 15: JK Unlimited Jeep (1 stock; 2 modified winners)          

Class 16: JL and JL Unlimited Jeeps (1 stock; 2 modified winners)          

Class 17: JT Gladiator (1 winner)

A trophy for Best Encampment Jeep will also be awarded.

Please note these UPDATED definitions of Stock and Modified so you register your Jeep in the correct category.

Stock - Vehicle retains its original style, frames, bodies, powertrains and drivetrains. The body parts may have been replaced due to rust or accidents, but they are original style parts. The engine, etc. may have been replaced with a similar factory part. It looks and functions like it did when new. Vintage accessories such as a gun rack, compass, tobacco pipe holder are NOT considered modifications. Up to two modifications are permitted to still be considered stock. Those include wheels, tires and bumpers.

Modified - Vehicle contains changes such as suspension or body lifts and taller tires with aftermarket wheels. Other modifications include modern lights, updated interiors, aftermarket bumpers and winches, and other parts that are different than factory. Three or more modifications must be made to original vehicle to be considered modified.

See specific Best of Bantam rules on our Rules and Waivers page