2024 Florida State Meet of the SDC
October 31st thru November 3rd

We’re gearing up for the 2024 Florida State Meet of the SDC in Gainesville!

  • The NCFC-SDC  is mixing things up a bit this year with driving tours offered both Thursday & Friday.  We have a beautiful scenic route mapped out for each day, each trip taking you to a north central Florida treasure.

  • Friday evening we keep things moving with a 1950’s themed party at Gainesville Harley Davidson next to the hotel.  Live DJ, food, drinks & trivia!

  • Saturday you can show your stuff  on the Studebaker concours.  There will be a free picnic lunch for registrants in the big tent.

  • Saturday evening join us at the awards banquet!

  • Sunday we’ll have a morning caravan to Stephen Allen’s Studebaker Parts in nearby Newberry to view their Studebaker collection.  Coffee & donuts will be served.

Meet Registration

General meet registration is $30.00

Add $10.00 for each judged vehicle.

Add $10.00 late registration fee if postmarked AFTER October 1, 2024

There is no charge for display vehicles or outdoor vending.

General meet registration includes participation. in the driving tours, the Friday night party at Gainesville Harley Davidson, a picnic lunch Saturday in the big tent, & coffee and donuts at Stephen Allen’s Sunday morning. General registration DOES NOT include judged vehicle(s) or banquet tickets.

Meet issued lanyards are required for entry to ALL meet events including hospitality.

Download & fill out the registration form.  You can print the registration and fill it out by hand OR fill out the editable .pdf on your computer.

Please fill out your registration COMPLETELY.  Please provide a contact phone number & email address.  Check your math & make check payable to NCFCSDC.

Mail completed registration form & payment to:

Ronda Scarabino
21240 County Road 455
Clermont, FL 34715

Host Hotel

Best Western Gateway Grand

4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606

Mention “Studebaker Convention” for the special room rate

$109.00 for king/doubles

*taxes & fees not included

352-331-3336 for reservations

Alternate Hotels

La Quinta by Wyndham

908 NW 69 Terrace, Gainesville, Florida 32605

About 4 miles south of the host hotel

From I-75 take exit 387

352-204-4960 for reservations

TownePlace Suites by Marriott

7451 West Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605

About 4 miles south of the host hotel

From I-75 exit 387

352-415-1111 for reservations

Springhill Suites by Marriott

4155 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608

About 7 miles south of the host hotel

From I-75 exit 384

352-376-8873 for reservations

Comfort Inn University

3440 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608

About 7 miles south of the host hotel

From I-75 exit 384

352-264-1771 for reservations

Schedule of Events

  • Thursday October 31st – Driving Tour, Carson Springs Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Friday November 1st – Driving Tour, destination TBA, Friday night party

  • Saturday November 2nd – Concourse, picnic lunch in big tent, awards banquet

  • Sunday November 3rd – Coffee & donuts at Stephen Allen’s LLC

SDC Meet Judging Divisions

Division 1:  Prewar Cars – 1902-1946 All Models

Division 2:  Early Postwar Sedans & Wagons – 1947-58 All Sedans & Wagons

Division 3:   Lark-Types – 1959-66 – All models including convertibles

Division 4:   Coupes & Hardtops – 1953-61 C-K Cars & Hawks

Division 5:  GT Hawks – 1962-64 GT Hawks

Division 6:  Avantis

Division 6A: 1963-1964 Avantis

Division 6B: 1965-1983 Avantis

Division 6C: 1984-2006 Avantis

Division 7:  Trucks – 1902-1964 Trucks, all models

Division 8:   Non-Stock, Studebaker Powered – All Vehicles & Trucks, all years (Custom/Modified)

Division 9:   Non-Stock, Non-Studebaker Powered – All Vehicles & Trucks, all years (Custom/Modified)

Division SI:  Special Interest Vehicles (One award per class)

Class A: Non-Motorized – Wagons, Buggies, Carts, Wheelbarrows

Class B: Related Vehicles – Weasels, Racers, Excalibur

Class C: Toys – Goat Wagons, Larkettes, Pedal Vehicles

*judging will be peoples choice