How Do People Win BOTB? Car Competition Truths Revealed

Have you ever wondered how people actually win the BOTB car competition? With glossy photos of winners online and plenty of talk about chances, it’s natural to have questions about how the process works and whether anyone might succeed.

This blog post takes you through the essentials, from entering and eligibility to how decisions are made each week. We’ll discuss whether there are any patterns among previous winners and explore whether different entry methods affect things.

If you’re curious about trying BOTB or just want to understand the competition’s workings, this guide provides clear, practical insight so you can make informed choices while keeping participation measured.

Introduction: Understanding the BOTB Competition

BOTB, short for Best of the Best, is an online competition offering car prizes and other rewards. It has been running for over twenty years and regularly publishes winner announcements.

The main way to take part involves a ‘Spot the Ball’ game. Participants select the point where they believe the centre of a removed football lies in a match photograph and pay a fee per entry.

Eligibility is limited to adults aged 18 or over in permitted locations, with checks on identity sometimes required. Anyone choosing to participate should approach it sensibly and within personal limits.

How Does BOTB Work and Who Can Enter?

The competition operates around the ‘Spot the Ball’ format. Hypothetically, if you choose to play, you pick a prize and submit a coordinate for where you think the football’s centre is. Each coordinate counts as a separate entry.

Multiple entries might be submitted online before the weekly deadline. Participation is restricted to adults aged 18 or over in regions where BOTB allows entries. Age and identity verification may be needed.

At this stage, it’s worth noting that how a winner is determined isn’t immediately obvious from entering alone—something we’ll explore in more depth in the next section.

How Are Winners Chosen in BOTB?

After the competition period closes, a panel of independent sporting judges examines the photograph. Each judge considers subtle factors, such as players’ eye lines, body positions, and the implied ball trajectory, marking the point they think is correct.

The panel’s marks are then combined to produce a final agreed coordinate. The entry closest to this point is deemed the winner.

If two or more entries are equally close, published tie-break rules are applied. Information about the judging panel and past results is available, so participants might see examples of how decisions are reached. Knowing this makes the previous note about multiple entries more meaningful: each submission is only compared to the panel’s chosen point.

What Patterns Do Past Winners Reveal?

Looking at public winner announcements shows a wide range of participants. Some win after a few attempts, others after entering more regularly over time. There’s no clear trend by region, occupation, or age among adults who are eligible.

One noticeable pattern is that some winners have submitted multiple coordinates in a single round. This does not provide any guaranteed advantage beyond having more points considered—it simply reflects more entries being assessed against the panel’s final mark.

Frequent competition cycles mean many winners emerge over the years. Published judging outcomes indicate results are linked to alignment with the panel’s view rather than personal circumstances. This leads naturally to questions about whether different entry approaches matter, which we’ll explore next.

How Do Entry Methods Affect Your Chances?

Each entry is evaluated independently. Hypothetically, if you’re playing, submitting more entries means more coordinates are assessed, but none guarantees success. The main factor remains how close a chosen point is to the final decision of the judges.

Players often describe two approaches: spreading guesses over likely areas, or clustering around a preferred spot. Neither method has been shown to provide an edge. What matters is the judgement applied in relation to the photo and the panel’s eventual selection.

Deciding in advance how many entries to submit and keeping to that amount might help participants stay measured. Tools and budgeting methods on the site may assist with maintaining balanced engagement.

Tips for Staying Consistent Without Overcomplicating the Process

A steady, simple approach might help those choosing to play. Some participants use visual cues—like eye lines, body posture, or player positions—to focus guesses, while others apply aids, such as light grids or straight lines, to make estimates repeatable. Picking one method and applying it consistently may streamline the process.

Keeping a brief record of past entries, including which photos and coordinates were used, might prevent repetition and make future submissions clearer.

If you decide to take part, keep your entries within amounts you are comfortable with and pause if it becomes less enjoyable. Available tools and the site’s features may support balanced engagement. Focusing on clear-headed, methodical participation is the most practical way to approach BOTB.