Competition Formats
IASCA’s competition formats cater to all types of car audio enthusiasts. Each has its own specific focus, and one that fits your style.
Car Show / CS
IASCA has three Car Show formats:
TunerJam is a “Show & Shine” competition format using IASCA rules to eliminate gray areas between which is considered “Mild” and “Wild.” Scoring is based on the scope and quality of the modifications the work that is performed, not just “how it looks.”
NiteGlow evaluates the competitor’s vehicle accent lighting in both interior and exterior applications. Innovation and quality of implementation wins here.
MACS allows newcomers to experience competition at a level that allows them to compete, learn and improve at a pace that's comfortable.
TUNER JAM
Car Show Challenge
Tuner Jam is a is a “Show & Shine” competition format using IASCA rules to eliminate gray areas which favor neither “Mild” and “Wild” modifications.
Scoring is based on the project scope and execution quality of the modifications, not just “how it looks.”
LightShow
Competition
IASCA's LightShow format evaluates the competitor’s vehicle accent lighting in both interior and exterior schemes; the use of light sources to enhance visual appeal or highlight a system feature.
Overall, innovation, safety and integrity of the installation are considered while judging.
MACS
Mobile Audio Car Show
Mobile Audio Car Show, or MACS format allows newcomers to experience competition at a level that allows them to compete, learn and improve at a pace that's comfortable.
Competitors will be awarded placements for Best Audio, Best Video, Best Installation, Best Security System and Best Theme.
So if you want to compete, but acknowledge you're new to automotive competition, MACS is a great place to see what others are doing, learn from them and have fun competing and strategically improving your system and installation.
Competition Formats
IASCA’s competit there is a competition format that fits your style.
Sound Pressure Level / SPL
IASCA has two SPL or Sound Pressure Level formats.
BASS BOXING uses full range music as the main judging criteria with evaluation of the quality of sound from outside the vehicle.
IdBL allows the competitor to enter format classes dependent on the total woofer surface area and compete for highest SPL using a club sanctioned dB meter.
Competition Formats
IASCA’s competition formats cater to all types of car audio enthusiasts. Each has its own specific focus, and one that fits your style.
Sound Quality / SQ
IASCA’S SQ Challenge centers on quality of sound, clarity, definition and soundstage. All of the SQ formats are the components that make ujp an ideal automotive audio solution, exhibiting excellent engineering, design and craftsmanship.