• Skip to main content
Car Show HQ
  • How it worksSix steps from empty field to trophiesWhy Car Show HQWhat changes when the clipboard goesAbout usWho builds Car Show HQ, and why
  • All featuresThe whole toolkit at a glanceRegistration and paymentsEntries, waivers, and your own payment accountFundraisingTip jar, sponsor tiers, and number picksDay-of toolsKiosk check-in and windshield cardsSpectator votingOn-site QR voting by car numberResults and awardsPoint judging, live leaderboard, instant talliesBranding and domainsYour show on your own web addressRecurring showsWeekly meets and cruise-ins that repeat themselves
  • All show typesFind the guide for your eventCharity showsRaise more, keep every dollarCar club showsThe annual show without the clipboardCars and coffeeWalk-up friendly weekend meetsCruise-insLow-key evenings, quick check-inTruck and JeepClasses built for rigs and buildsMotorcycle showsBike nights on two wheelsSchool and churchFirst-timer friendly fundraisersFirst responderBenefit shows done rightToy drive and holidaySeasonal shows with a giving angle
  • DocsHow Car Show HQ worksGuidesPlanning, judging, and fundraisingFAQsQuick answers, searchable by topicCompareSide by side with the other toolsBlogProduct news and show-day notesSupportHelp for organizers mid-showPressBoilerplate, logos, media contactUpcoming showsReal shows running on the platform
  • Pricing
  • Live demo
Sign inStart your show
FAQs: Show day: check-in, windshield cards, and the gate

Does a car have to be paid before I can check it in?

An entry still at Pending payment won’t check in. Press Mark paid first: that one button records the payment, confirms the entry, assigns the car number, and sends the confirmation. Then Check in works like any other row.

All questions

More on show day: check-in, windshield cards, and the gate

  • How does check-in work on show day?
  • Do I need a color printer for the windshield cards?
  • I won't have a printer at the venue. Can the cards be printed ahead?
  • What is the QR code on each windshield card for?
  • Can I change a car's number after it's assigned?
  • Can I reprint a single car's card?
  • A volunteer handed over a card and forgot to press Check in. Does it matter?
  • What is kiosk registration, and does it need special hardware?
  • Does the gate volunteer need an account or an app?
  • What if a driver can't find their gate pass?

Run your show on Car Show HQ

Registration, QR voting, sponsors, and results in one place. Free with no size cap.

Start your showAsk support
Car Show HQ

Software for the volunteers who put on great car shows. Registration, voting, and payouts in one place.

Product

How it worksWhy Car Show HQPricingCompare softwareLive demoStart your show

Features

All featuresRegistration and paymentsFundraisingDay-of toolsSpectator votingResults and awardsBranding and domainsRecurring shows

Show types

All show typesCharity showsCar club showsCars and coffeeCruise-insTruck and JeepMotorcycle showsSchool and churchFirst responderToy drive and holiday

Resources

Upcoming showsBlogFAQsDocsOrganizer guides

Company

AboutContactSupportPress
© 2026 Car Show HQ LLC. All rights reserved.Terms of servicePrivacy policy