Drift411 Drift Practice @ Elite Summer Nationals

[Rhoad Racing]

For more information regarding the car show portion of the event, please go to EliteSummerNationals.com or visit their myspace page at myspace.com/elitesummernationals


Elite Audio & Drift411 presents:
Elite Summer Nationals Car Show and Drift Practice
August 11th & 12th, 2007 - Drift Practice on August 11th & Competition on August 12th
Venue:
Spartanburg Expo Center
6655 Pottery Rd, Spartanburg
Spartenburg, SC
(864) 576-7266

Image of venue:
coming soon.


Deadline is Midnight Thursday August 9th
All Drivers get free access into the car show.

2-Day (Saturday & Sunday): Pradtice & Competition Pre-registration = $90.00
To Pre-registration, Click here -->
PLEASE INCLUDE DRIVER'S FULL NAME & HIS/HER CONTACT INFO AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAYPAL ORDER FORM!!
Late Registration/Day Of Event = $150.00

Practice (Saturday Only) Pre-registration = $60.00
To Pre-registration, Click here -->
PLEASE INCLUDE DRIVER'S FULL NAME & HIS/HER CONTACT INFO AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAYPAL ORDER FORM!!
Late Registration/Day Of Event = $100.00

Competition (Sunday Only) Pre-registration= $75.00
To Pre-registration, Click here -->
PLEASE INCLUDE DRIVER'S FULL NAME & HIS/HER CONTACT INFO AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAYPAL ORDER FORM!!
Late Registration/Day Of Event = $125.00

Passengers: $10 Must be at leat 16 years of age. HELMET REQUIRED and NOT PROVIDED. Must pay at gate. Cash Only.
Show Cost: $10 per day
Kids under 12: FREE ACCOMPANIED BY ADULT. LIMIT 2 PER ADULT


You can pre-register** by:
(a.)clicking the "buy now" button above
(b.)sending the appropriate amount via PayPal to eventpayments@drift411.com
(c.)sending payment in the form of a cashier's check or money order to:
Chris Woods
1644 Williams Hollow Road Apt O
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(please mail payment in advance with adequate travel time prior to pre-registration deadline).
(c.)you can register at the track on the day of the event. If you choose the latter, however, you are not guaranteed a spot and will also be charged an event day penalty. Only pre-registered drivers are guaranteed a spot.



Driver's List can be found in the 3rd post of the following thread:
Drivers List



* There will be a 30 DRIVER MAX
* ALL DRIVERS NEED TO ARRIVE BETWEEN 8:00am - 8:45AM. If you are paid and do not arrive by 8:45AM, your registration will not be accepted. This will be 100% enforced.
* Event is rain or shine.
* Please have all required forms printed, completed and in hand at the time of registration.(see below)
* Review US Drift's Competition Rules and Rugulations prior to registering.
* You must be 18 to drive by yourself. If you are a licensed driver under 18 and would like to participate, you must have a parent or guardian present with ID to sign the minor waiver.Maximum number of drivers for this event is 30.
* A valid state issued driver's license will be required when checking in at the event registration booth.



Tech Inspection [PDF]
Driver Bio [PDF]
Waiver [PDF]
NASA Minor Waiver [PDF] (if applicable)



Saturday's Practice Schedule
8:00AM: Registration/Technical Inspections
9:00AM: Mandatory Driver Meeting (DO NOT BE LATE IF YOU PLAN ON DRIVING)
9:30AM: Practice Sessions begin
10:00AM: Show Opens to the public
6:00PM: Practice Sessions End
6:15PM: Clean up/Shut down

Sunday's Competition Schedule
11:00AM: Registration/Technical Inspections
12:00PM: Mandatory Driver Meeting (DO NOT BE LATE IF YOU PLAN ON DRIVING)
12:20PM: Course walk through
12:30PM: Group A Practice Session 1
1:00PM: Group B Practice Session 1
1:30PM: Group A Practice Session 2
2:00PM: Group B Practice Session 2
2:30PM: End Practice
2:45PM: Qualifying Runs
4:00PM: Top 16 "Sudo" Tandem Runs
5:00PM: Award Ceremony

Show Times:
SATURDAY 10AM-6PM
SUNDAY 12PM-5PM



** Payouts courtesy of Elite Audio **
1st Place: $500.00
2nd Place: $300.00
3rd Place: $200.00



* Please take your car in the paddock area and prep your car for inspection.
* Once prepped for inspection, place your Tech Inspection sheet on your windsheild (under a windshield wiper) and proceed to the registration table. Please do not work on your car while it is being inspected.
* At the registration table, you will turn in your waiver, receive your car number, driver packet and wrist band.
* Return to your vehicle and verify that it passed tech. This will be indicated by a neon colored sticker in the top-passenger side windshield.
* If you car failed tech, the reasoning for it will be written or indicated on your Tech Sheet. Please correct the problem and reapply the Tech Sheet to your windshield. The Tech Inspector will come back to your vehicle to double check your corrections and give your car Tech Approval (if applicable).
* Once your vehicle has passed tech, please wait for drivers meeting.

**All passengers should sign up at the registration table where they will receive a wristband and proper instructions.**



A passenger is defined, as any participant possessing the proper wristband or credential, riding in a moving vehicle while on track, yet is not in physical control of that vehicle. USD and NASA Instructors are not considered passengers for the purpose of this section. All passengers must be at least 18 years old. Minors that are participants in the event should not be a passenger, unless riding with an instructor, for the purposes of instruction.
The ability to take a passenger on-track is a revocable privilege, not a right, and may not be allowed at certain events.

* Passengers must use the same safety equipment and attire as required of the driver.
* Passengers should not be allowed in vehicles where they are sitting near or below obstructions (i.e. ��‚��“Petty bar��‚��) that may pin, trap them, or cause other possible harm.
* Passengers are not allowed to possess a camera at any given time, in any car, unless an Instructor is driving.
* Passengers should not commit any action as to cause interference or distraction of the driver or any other drivers.
* Passengers should keep their arms and hands inside the vehicle at all times.
* Passengers are not permitted to place any part of their bodies, such as their hands, in any area that is between any roll bar/cage tubing and the body panels of the interior. Doing so may result in crushed limbs. Enforcement of this rule is the responsibility of the driver.
* Passengers are not allowed in open-top cars that do not provide adequate roll bar protection for the passenger side of the car (i.e. an original Shelby Cobra).


Elite Audio of Spartanburg, SC is pleased to bring you a show that has been in the making for over 2 years. The show will take place the weekend of August 11-12, 2007 at the Spartanburg EXPO Center, 6665 Pottery Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29303. This is a multi-faceted automotive and lifestyle event for everyone. We have arranged for two major Car Audio Sanctioning Body IASCA and MECA to host a Regional Level Show. Aside from the Sound-Off contests, there will also be a HUGE Car Show. The car show has classes for imports, domestics, hot rods and trucks. Outside will be a DRIFT event (Saturday Only) Inside the 100,000 square foot EXPO Center, you will see some of the latest offerings from some of the best audio and performance companies in the industry.

[Pics from previous Elite Summer National show can be find here]



S3 Magazine
2 Wheel Tuner Magazine
Import Atlanta

All media applications must be submitted at least 1 week prior to the event and can be completed via the following link:
Drift411 2007 Media Credential Application - Practice [Word Doc]
Fill out and email to chrisrhoad@drift411.com and/or sande@drift411.com at least one week prior to the event.

All media related individuals must be at least 18 years of age, wear closed toed shoes, be accompanied by a spotter, and have signed all necessary waivers prior to gaining access on track. They must follow all rules set forth by the venue and Drift411; in addition to obeying all event officials, course workers, and venue personnel. Drift411 reserves the right to deny or revoke media passes at any given time. All persons receiving a media pass must follow all officials, venue, and event rules regarding safety and procedures.


Ask for the Elite Summer Nationals room rate. These rooms/rates will be held only until July 31st.

Howard Johnson Express (same exit)
6690 Pottery Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29303
1-800-575-0138 Local # 1-864-576-0042

Relax Express Inn (same exit)
6765 Pottery Rd.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
864-587-0129

Quality Inn (same exit)
2070 New Cut Rd.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
1-800-424-6423 Local # 1-864-576-2992

Days Inn ( same exit)
101 Outlet Rd.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
1-864-576-7300

Radisson Hotel (2 miles away)
9027 Fairforest Rd.
Spartanburg, SC 29301
Local # 1-864-574-2111

Country Hearth Inn (2 miles away)
200 International Dr.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Local # 1-864-576-5220


Any person or persons engaging in an unsafe or inappropriate behavior on or off the track as deemed by the event organizers, track officials, and/or venue, will not be tolerated. Failure to follow any of the aforementioned rules will result in such individuals being removed from the premises without refund and depending on the severity of the incident, possible banishment from any other Drift411 and their affiliates events.


*Drift411 reserves the right to change any information regarding the website, event details, rules, schedule, and/or any other related information at any time with or without notice. In addition, Drift411 may revise these terms of use at any time by updating the website. We do not review sites linked to or from our site and disclaim all responsibility for their content. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy of any map or direction presented on our website.


Cool Cat Racing
{StudioRhoad}
ProjectGirlDrifter
Gran Turismo East
FERDwear
US Drift
US Drift Association
National Auto Sport Association (NASA)
S3 Magazine
2 Wheel Tuner Magazine
Import Atlanta


Sponsorship
* Sponsor Banner Placement starts at $40/per banner (Sponsor provides banner)
**Vendor Space will be available for only $100 a booth

Volunteers/Workers:
If you would like to Volunteer, we would love the help, contact Chris Rhoad at chrisrhoad[at]drift411.com, call him at 404.808.7505, or via AIM: Rhoad Racing

Questions or concerns regarding this event, may be directed to chrisrhoad@drift411.com or by going to http://www.drift411.com
For concerns/questions concerning sponsorship please contact Chad Copeland at chad@drift411.com

[Rhoad Racing]

UPDATE:

Huge thanks goes out to Joe and Holly at Elite Audio for their hard work and dedication on this event. Because of their effort, our drift event is able to slide on both Saturday and Sunday; a two-day event!!! Not only that, but we will have a small competition with $1000 in prize money for the top 3 drivers on Sunday afternoon.

For drivers who would like to sign up for this, you have several options.
1.) Participate in Saturday's practice only for $60
2.) Participate in Sunday's competition only for $75
3.) Participate in both Saturday's practice and Sunday's Competition for $90 ** BEST DEAL **

* To sign up, please see the first post of this thread and following the directions under "REGISTRATION".

For drivers who have already signed up for Saturday's practice. If you would like to sign up for Sunday's competition as well, just PayPal only $30 to eventpayments@drift411.com. But be sure to include the driver's/your name to make sure you are put on the competition list.




Both Saturday and Sunday's grid will be limited to 30 drivers max. And this competition is NOT part of Drift411's D4 Amateur Circuit (aka ProAm Series). Not points will be awarded towards it.

*Im in the process of revising the drivers list which is found HERE

[Rhoad Racing]

new flyer added (NOPI designer..... take notes)

[Rhoad Racing]

Clarification on safety requirements:

You don't need door bars or even a roll cage to compete b/c we won't be running door-to-door tandem. However, if a pair of drivers want to run door-to-door tandem during practice sessions (or even the comp), they can as long as they have the proper safety equipment. But that doesn't mean they are going to finish higher than someone without a rollcage. All of you are on the same playing field and no one will be penalized or "by passed" b/c they don't have proper tandem equipment. Everyone has the potential of finishing on the podium regardless of their safety equipment; or lack there of. The only difference is the guys with cages, suits, etc just get to run tandem if they want.

[Rhoad Racing]

Drift411 is pleased announce the partnership with our buddies Josh and Matt at Kabura Garage. They will be jumping on board with Drift411 as a presenting sponsor for the Elite Drift Challenge event plus many more in the future.:

Kabura Garage is a well rounded import vehicle and parts distributer located in Charleston, SC. Working around the clock to bring you premium JDM cars and parts straight from the land of the rising sun. We believe that you as consumers should recieve fair pricing and high end quality treatment on demand.
Please contact us if you need any parts, information on purchasing a vehicle, information concerning the business and other opportunities.

[Rhoad Racing]

Drift411 has just received notice that Wanli Performance Tires is giving away a free set of tires for any size 17 or 18 inch wheels to the first place winner of Sundays Competition. Good luck to the competitors.