The 2026 judging classes will include a diverse representation of vehicles and eras. Currently, we are calling cars for both our judged competition Concours field and our non-judged Exhibition field.

The exhibition field will celebrate the pillars of Concours d'Elegance, Artistry, Speed, and Hypercars and Supercars.

2026 Judges
Official Emcee
2026 Judges
Justin Bell

Justin Bell is a second-generation, world-champion race car driver from England. Following a successful racing career, he’s made a vibrant transition to TV and web host.

In a racing career that spanned 25 years, Bell won the 1997 FIA GT World Championship and the 1998 Le Mans 24 Hours, as well as numerous victories and podium finishes in all forms of the sport. Being in front of the camera was a natural development when Bell was seeking his next challenge, as it combines a lifetime in the industry and sport with a passion for communicating about the world of fast cars to people who love them. Bell currently hosts The Torque Show and Drive to Wynn, a racing podcast taped live from inside Sirius XM Studio at Wynn Las Vegas.

Bell is proud and excited to be part of the team presenting this year's Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, acting as the event’s official emcee.

Chief Judge
2026 Judges
Nigel Matthews

Originally from Oxfordshire, England, Nigel Matthews is currently the Global Brand Ambassador for Hagerty. He has spent the last 20 years judging at more than 140 Concours events worldwide, including Pebble Beach annually since 2005, Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy and events in 10 other countries.

Matthews worked as a Red Seal-licensed automotive technician, repairing and restoring Rolls-Royce and Ferrari vehicles, and from 2002 to 2014 wrote a weekly column for a Canadian newspaper focused on classic cars. In addition, he spent 10 years as an administrator for the British Columbia provincial government’s licensing and insurance program that recognizes collector and vintage vehicles.

Matthews was awarded “Unsung Hero of the Year” in the 2024 Concours Yearbook, and was highlighted in the following Magneto Magazine sentiment: “It’s rare to visit a Concours event and not see Nigel Matthews – It’s this level of commitment that is neatly aligned with a category that honors unstinting work promoting classic cars. However, it’s his tireless work introducing young people to concours judging, and to collector cars in general, that has really cemented this award for 2024.”

Residing in Vancouver, British Columbia, the past 29 of his 50-year automotive career has been dedicated to the classic and exotic car insurance industry where he has worked in many different specialist roles. 

Co Chief Judge
2026 Judges
Chris Kramer

Christian (Chris) Kramer grew up around cars, and has never known life without them. After serving in the German Air Force, Kramer owned a computer service company before turning his hobby and fondness for automobiles into a career.

Kramer has spent the last 30 years working in the automotive industry, spending 25 of those years as a classic car consultant, restoration supervisor, value appraiser, FIVA Scrutineer and advisor to collectors worldwide. He is also an expert in the forensic area. 

He is a special advisor and member of the Selecting Committee for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy, as well as a judging advisor for the FIVA events commission and several other Concours events around the world. In addition, Kramer is the Chief Judge for the 21 Gun Salute in India, the ICONS Malloraca in Spain, and the Lugano Elegance in Switzerland. He is a frequent judge at other major global events as well, including: Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance; The Amelia; Palm Beach Cavallino Classic; Audrain Concours; Greenwich Concours d’Elegance; La Jolla Concours d’Elegance; and Salon Privé Blenheim.

Kramer has also initiated a worldwide program that trains and mentors the next generation of Concours judges around the globe. His core expertise and passion are pre- and post-war European Sports cars.

Judging Rules

We are very excited to have you show your vehicle at the 2026 Wynn Las Vegas Concours. As you know, this show has been redesigned to represent the highest standard of automotive exhibition events, to energize the participants and guests to enjoy the pleasure of seeing wonderful examples of automotive history and to share our passion with other enthusiasts. To accomplish this mission, we have chosen to adopt the Modernized 100 Point (M100) judging format. Below are some details involving our new rules.

M100 Point Judging System

The 100 Point Judging System awards points for various aspects of a car's restoration and condition, with the highest achievable score being 100. Provenance, design as well as historical & technical significance will also have some impact on the judging results Judging shall include consideration of the following categories:

Judging shall include consideration of the following categories:

- Body Exterior

- Body Interior

- Chassis

- Drivetrain

- Functionality

The vehicle as we look at it today reflects the automotive heritage. A combination of the engineered machine and subjective factors which are the reasons why we admire the cars. The maximum score is 100 points equivalent to a 100% vehicle that ticks all the boxes and reflects the perfect car. Deductions are subtracted from the starting score of 95 on the technical side to determine the objective score for each car reflecting the deviation from the original state as rolled off the production line. There are no deductions for minor evidence of use as cars are meant to be driven or modifications necessary to keep them on the road. There are up to five points to be awarded by the judges for provenance, design, rarity, historical and technical significance.

Rules & Regulations

The Organizers reserve the right to accept or reject any entry that does not meet the standards of the Concours or the criteria for each year. Each class may have a limited number of entries.

Organizers has the right to change an entry classification or add and combine classes depending on the number of entries and type. All judged classes will be scored by our judges, with the exception of Marque classes and select special awards.

Entries accepted for the main field shall be placed within the appropriate class.

All classes for display and judging are determined by the Organizer and are subject to combination or additional classes as deemed by Las Vegas Concours at Wynn. The decisions of the judges will be final.

The Concours will take place Rain or Shine. Event details are subject to change without prior notice.

Transporter parking will be available in the secured lot as designated in the Exhibitor emails. Detailed maps will be issued approximately two weeks prior to the event.

Friday Placement: Greeting and field placement will take place beginning on Friday, November 1 at 8am with the last car on the field by 4pm. There will be no placement on day of the show.

All cars must be left on the field until the presentation of the awards is complete, which is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2025. There is no way to remove any car until the gate reopens after the show, so do not plan to leave the show field early. Judging begins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2. You must be present at the time of judging to operate your vehicle.

Entry to the Concours field entitles the registrant to the following: one vehicle entry, one driver and one passenger only.

For the safety of all entrants and spectators, all cars are required to have an operational fire extinguisher on hand and utilize at least one (1) wheel chock.

Vehicles in the show may not display for-sale signs, commercial signs, displays, illustrations or advertisements of any kind.

Sorry, but NO DOGS will be allowed on the property other than licensed service dogs.

Personal items may be kept in the trunk, as trunks will not be judged.

Las Vegas Concours at Wynn will provide an Exhibitor’s Placard for each vehicle with the owner’s information and car description. Please feel free to take your Placard after the show. Personal vehicle display boards are not permitted unless the Organizers clears them in advance.

Tool kits, manuals and brochures may be displayed in the vehicle interior or trunk, but we discourage from placing them around the vehicle where someone could trip over them.

Las Vegas Concours Winners Throughout The Years