Drift Showoff Houston, TX-April 10th
Venue: Gulf Greyhound Park, Houston, TX
Date: Saturday April 10th
Time: 11-6pm


Location: 
Gulf Greyhound Park
One block west of 1-45 south at Exit 15, 30 miles south 
of Houston and 15 miles north of Galveston in La Marque, Texas

Overview 
Mainstream Productions and On the Scene Video Magazine in association with Drift Association and Daily Drifter presents the Falken Tire Drift Showoff at Gulf Greyhound Park in Houston, TX. This event is designed to showcase the sport of Drifting to fans across the US and take the sports compact generation to the next level. 

Drift Clinic (intermediate/advance) 
This event will cater to intermediate and advanced drivers who have basic knowledge of car control/drifting and want to learn about advance drifting techniques and get the necessary seat time to be competitive in local, regional and national competitions.
Course will be designed to accommodate high speed as well as low-speed sections for isolated approach practices and side braking zone. A Skid pad and J-Turn areas will also be provided for testing and evaluations.
The participants of this event will be divided into groups. Each group will have in-seat driving time and also time outside assisting and observing driver groups with instructors. There will also be a classroom type Q&A briefing session to mentally boost your skills for the following driving sessions throughout the day. Each group will receive equal driving and course observation sessions.

All clinic participants will receive a gift bag and automatically entered into a raffle to ride along with the Falken Tire Pros. 
Drift Clinic Registration available @ [url]www.driftshowoff.com [/url]

Drift Contest
Drivers in the drifting clinic will battle it out for the top 3 spots and earn the right to drift against the Japanese pros in the final jam session. 

1st place - $500
Set of Falken Azenis Tires 
Bomex body kit
Trophy

2nd place - $250
Rotora Carbon Fiber Wing
Trophy

3rd place - Trophy
Consolation Prize

Showoff car show - Information
The infamous Showoff Car Show hits Texas…. You heard and read about it, now become a part of history to be in the first and original car show to hit the scene! Featuring Texas' finest Teams, Japan Spec, US Spec and Euro Class tuned automobiles to hit the Showoff Competition Arena. Plus,the extensive Manufacturer and Vendor alley. 

Competitors will be able to compete in separate classes in order to provide more competition and for more chances to win trophies and cash prizes. 

The SHOWOFF CLASS offers competitors a chance to win trophies and prizes in numerous different categories. 
The TOP honors in the SHOWOFF CLASS are:

SHOWOFF AUTO - $1,000
CUSTOM SHOWOFF AUTO - $500
PERFORMANCE SHOWOFF AUTO - $500

Plus we have awards set for best of
HONDA SHOWOFF, ACURA SHOWOFF, TOYOTA SHOWOFF, NISSAN SHOWOFF, MAZDA SHOWOFF, DSM SHOWOFF, EURO TUNING SHOWOFF, JDM SHOWOFF, OLD SCHOOL SHOWOFF, TRUCK SHOWOFF, SPORT CAR SHOWOFF

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies for:
HONDA CLASS, ACURA CLASS, MAZDA CLASS, NISSAN CLASS, TOYOTA CLASS, LEXUS CLASS, BMW CLASS, DIAMOND STAR CLASS, EUROPEAN CLASS, SPORT IMPORT CLASS, SPORT COMPACT CLASS, OLD SCHOOL CLASS
(Must have at least 6 cars of each make to have its own class)

The AMATEUR CLASS will continue to cater to entry-level participants.

We also encourage teams to participate for not only for trophies and cash prizes, but for team PRIDE!

Team SHOWOFF and Team REPRESENT awards presented by BOMEX
Team SHOWOFF - $2000 in BOMEX aero parts 
Team Represent - $1000 in BOMEX aero parts

Additional information regarding competition classes and judging is available at [url]www.showoffcafe.com[/url]

Car Show Register @ [url]www.driftshowoff.com [/url]

NOTE - WE WILL DEFINITELY SELL OUT OF CAR SHOW SPACES SO ENTER EARLY TO GUARANTEE A SPOT!

Schedule of Events:
7:00am Car show, vendor, drift clinic participants move-in
8:00am Drivers meeting 
8:00am Autograph sessions and Pro driver introductions for drift clinic participants ONLY
8:30am - 4:00pm Drift clinic sessions 
10:00am Gates open to the public
11:00am Car show judging begins
11:00am Pro Exhibition begins (this will occur periodically throughout the day)
12:00pm Pro Driver meet and greet and autograph session
3:45pm Main Event sessions begins 
5:00pm Awards Ceremony
5:30pm Closing Ceremonies 


Rules and Regulations
All drivers must be present for check-in by 8:00 am, Driver's Meeting is mandatory.
- Spectators will NOT be allowed on the course area.
- Passengers are NOT allowed at anytime during event, unless otherwise specified.
- Helmets are required at all times for drivers participating at this event (helmets must meet/exceed Snell SA95, MA95 or later ratings)
- Outside of the courses, there will be NO testing, burn-outs, practices, in any portions of the venue, and violators will be removed without refund immediately. Please observe a 5 mph speed limit in paddocks and parking areas.
- Be prepared to have fun, to learn, and be SAFE...
- In all case, all drivers are self-responsible for any damages to his/her own car. A rule is enforced for each accident / collision where drivers are responsible for any damages to his own car only regardless of who may be at fault. In no circumstance are event holder, venue provider, sponsors or participants/ spectators responsible for any damages as consequence of attending the event.
- There will be absolutely NO passengers allowed in competition cars during practice and competitions. Hands and feet must be kept inside the vehicle at all times, those drivers not following rules set forth by the organizers at driver's meeting will be REMOVED from the premises and will forfeit the cost of entry and participation completely. Rules WILL be strictly enforced for the safety of all drivers and for the sake of smooth flow of the event. Thank you for your cooperation!!
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