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2009 North v. South
presented by DGTrials and Lookout
on Saturday, July 25th, 2009
on the 1.1 Mile Patriot Course at VIRginia International Raceway.
ADMISSION:
Drivers and crew should be free. Admission for spectators is run by the track for this event, I believe it may be $10, but you may want to check with VIR.
DETAILS:
Practice sessions will incorporate the entire use of the track and competition rounds will take place only in turns 10, 9, 8, and 7 running clockwise (in front of the Patriot timing and scoring tower). The competition format will be a random pairing of one North and one South Driver versus each other in a top 32 single elimination round which will progress down the ladder until a winner is declared.
Competition rounds will be judged by a 3-member panel for this event. Judges to be announced shorty. Judged criteria includes; entry speed into the turns, overall speed carried throughout the judged portion of the run, drift angle (the bigger, the better – without sacrificing speed), clipping points (apex of the turns), use of the entire track (performed in a controlled manner). Extra points can be awarded to drivers at the discretion of the individual judges and may include, but are not limited to, close proximity to barriers, amount of tire smoke, tire smoke that causes a change in the following driver’s line, and if minor contact is made with an object, but the drift is still maintained (i.e. bumper gently tagging a barrier).
Drivers meetings are mandatory for ALL participants in order to drive on track for that session. Attendance will be taken and failure to attend will forfeit your right to participate in that session. Grounds speed limit is 10 mph and paddock speed limit is 5mph, both will be strictly enforced. Event is held rain or shine.
REGISTRATION:
Registration deadline is 11:59PM on Friday, July 24th, 2009. Click here to register. NOTE: you do not need to be a member of NASA for this event, however you may need to create an account.
FORMAT:
Practice session will take place between 9AM and 1PM. The drivers meeting/exceeding the safety criteria will be entered in a drawing in which they will represent the North or the South. 16 North drivers and 16 South drivers will be randomly paired with each other in the first round. After the first round, the normal tandem elimination format will take place. As a result there will be no qualifying for this event. If there are 32 or more registered drivers for this event, there is a $1000 winner take all bonus.
SCHEDULE:
***All drivers' meetings will be held at the drivers' registration booth at the red barn located next to the Patriot Course paddock.
SATURDAY:
7:00AM - Gates open for drivers/crew
7:00AM - 8:00AM - Registration/Check-in
7:30AM - 8:30AM - Technical Inspections
7:45AM - Drivers' meeting (MANDATORY)
9:00AM - Gates open for general admission
9:00AM - 1:00PM - Practice Session
1:00PM - 2:00PM - Lunch
1:30PM - Lottery Drawing (North v. South Bracketing)
2:00PM - ??? - Tandem Competition (if time permits, practice will resume)
MISC:
Volunteers interested in helping out with this event, please email brian@lookoutdrift.com. All volunteers must be 18+ years old.
Sponsorship inquiries for this event should be directed to brian@lookoutdrift.com or call 804-545-2822.
TRACK INFO:
VIRginia International Raceway
1245 Pine Tree Road
Alton, VA 24520
Phone: 434-822-7700
Fax: 434-822-8033
12 miles east of Danville, VA
20 miles west of South Boston, VA
15 minutes from Danville Regional Airport
One hour from Raleigh-Durham or Greensboro, on the NC state line
Mild climate permitting year-round operation
GPS COORDINATES:
The turn from the public road into VIR is located at N36.54984 W79.19271, (in hddd.ddddd format) or N36i 32’ 59.4” W79i 11’ 33.7” (in hddi mm’ ss.s” format)
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Driving from Roanoke, VA
* Take US 220 South towards Martinsville, approx. 50 miles
* Exit onto US 58 East to Danville, VA, continue through Danville, approx. 40 miles
* Turn right onto VA-62 South to Milton, NC, through the traffic light and onto NC-57 South.
* Continue one half mile and turn left onto Race Track Road. VIR is 1 mile on the left
Driving from Richmond, VA
* Take I-95 South, 22 miles
* Take I-85 South, 56 miles
* Take US 58 West near South Hill, 70 miles
* Turn left on VA-62 South to Milton, NC, through the traffic light and onto NC-57 South.
* Continue one half mile and turn left onto Race Track Road. VIR is 1 mile on the left
Driving from Raleigh, NC
* Take US 70 Bypass West to I-85 South
* Turn right onto US 501 Bypass North, becomes US 501
* Stay on US 501 to Roxboro, approx. 27 miles
* Turn left onto Court St. in Roxboro,
* Turn right onto NC-57, 17 miles
* Turn right onto Race Track Rd. VIR is 1 mile on the left
Driving from Greensboro, NC
* Take US 29 North, 45 miles
* Turn onto US 58 East towards South Boston, 5 miles
* Turn right onto VA-62 South to Milton, NC, through the traffic light and onto NC-57 South.
* Continue one half mile and turn left onto Race Track Road. VIR is 1 mile on the left
LODGING:
CASWELL COUNTY
Accommodations:
Holiday Inn Express Hotels and Suites
101 Express Drive Reidsville, NC 336-361-4000 73 rooms including suites, Free HSI, Free Breakfast 6am-10am. Fitness Room, Outdoor Pool(seasonal). Business Center and Jacuzzi & Whirlpool Suites Available.
Campground Hyco Lake
62 South from Hwy 58; 336.599.4343; Size: 40 Lots; Dumping station available.
The Woodside House
(3 miles from VIR)
1939 Highway 57; 336.234.9689; 6 bedrooms, sleeps 12; Luxurious private whole house rental, perfect for VIR groups.
Restaurants:
Aunt Millie's
249 Broad Street Milton, NC 27305 Phone 336-234-0240
Yancey’s Soul Food and Barbeque
139 Broad Street, Milton NC 27305 Phone 336-234-0010
DANVILLE, VA
Accomodations:
Best Western
1292 South Boston Road 434.483.5000
Courtyard by Marriott
2136 Riverside Drive; 434.791.2661; Number of rooms: 92; Free in-room high-speed internet, business center, fitness center, pool, suites, restaurant on site.
Comfort Inn and Suites
100 Tower Drive (off Route 58); 434.793.2000; Number of Rooms: 118; Free breakfast, in-room high-speed internet, pool, full service restaurant, live entertainment, whirlpool suites.
Fall Creek Farm
2556 Green Farm Road; 434.791.3297; Bed and breakfast with individual log cabins.
Hampton Inn
2130 Riverside Drive (Route 58); 434.793.1111; Number of Rooms: 59; Breakfast, pool, cable & fitness center.
Holiday Inn Express
2121 Riverside Drive (Route 58); 434.793.4000; Number of Rooms: 93; Free in-room high-speed internet, free breakfast bar, pool & offsite fitness.
Ramada Inn Stratford
2500 Riverside Drive (Route 58); 434.793.2500; Number of Rooms: 157; Restaurant, complementary breakfast, outdoor pool, pets allowed & cable.
Sleep Inn
(8 miles from VIR) 1483 South Boston Road (Route 58); 434.793.6090; Number of rooms: 76; Breakfast, trailer parking, internet, pool, restaurant & lounge on site.
Restaurants:
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
434.797.9464 - 3415 Riverside Drive Danville VA 24541
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
434.791.4805 - 410 Old Mount Cross Road - National chain, casual dining, variety of food.
El Vallarta
434.791.4491 - 418 Westover Place - Authentic Mexican restaurant with ABC permits.
The Gaslight Grille
434.797.9501 - 102 Tower Drive (within the Comfort Inn and Suites) - Live music on weekends, great food and service. Casual atmosphere.
Ham‘s Restaurant
434.797.1433 - 2373 Riverside Dr. (next to Super 8 Motel) - Casual sports bar. Soups and Sandwiches. Takeout available.
International House of Pancakes (IHOP)
434.793.5476 - 101 Teal Ct. - National chain, breakfast 24 hours.
Joe and Mimma’s
434.799.5763 - 3336 Riverside Dr. (Riverside Shopping Center) - Authentic Italian cuisine with excellent food and great service.
Los Tres Magueyes
434.792.0601 - 2818 Riverside Dr. (across from Value City) - Mexican cuisine with ABC permits. Dine in or carry out.
Mayflower Seafood Restaurant
434.792.8817 - 2320 Riverside Dr. - Fresh seafood, very good, family atmosphere. Closed on Mondays. Take-out available.
Miyako Japanese Steak & Seafood
434.799.2599 - Danville Plaza by Value City. Japanese Hibachi style cooking at your table.
Outback Steakhouse
434.792.0781 - 111 Enterprise Dr. - National chain, casual steakhouse.
Ramada Inn Stratford Restaurant
434.793.2500 - 2500 Riverside Dr. (Located in the Ramada Inn Stratford) - AAA 2-Diamond. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Red Lobster Seafood Restaurant
434.793.9641 - 370 Mall Dr. - National chain, seafood.
Rock-Ola Café
434.793.1848 x140 Crown Dr. - National chain, casual dining, variety of food.
Ruby Tuesday’s
434.791.2977 - 3585 Riverside Drive – National chain, variety of food.
Short Sugar’s Barbeque
434.793.4800 - 2215 Riverside Dr. - Good barbeque sandwiches and plates. Take out available.
Sir Richard’s Steakhouse & Lounge
434.822.6444 - 1513 South Boston Road - Steaks, seafood, heavy hors d' oeuvres. Lunch (Sun - Fri) and dinner (Wed - Sat). Banquets and catering.
Texas Steakhouse & Saloon
434.791.4419 - 2925 Riverside Dr. - National chain, casual steakhouse, very good food.
Transportation:
Enterprise Rent-a-Car
434.791.2000/800.325.8007 - 3045 Riverside Drive
Toyota Rent-a-Car
434.822-0300 - 4780 Riverside Drive
Herndon Limousine Service
434.792-1521 - 1-888-689-6180 - 4824 Old Richmond Road; Danville, VA; Currently only have stretch limos and sedans 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
D & M Bus Company and Gibson
434-792-1316 x130 Carolyn Court; Danville, Va
Eagle Parlor Tours
434-792-7305 x111 Canterbury Road; Danville, Va
Yellow Cab Company
434.791.1666
Danville Taxi
434.793.5671
Amtrak
Danville, VA; 800.872.7245
SOUTH BOSTON, VA
Accommodations:
Berry Hill Plantation Resort
434-517-7000 3105 River Road Berry Hill Plantation Resort evokes a sense of plantation life, offering 92 luxury guest rooms, dining, spa, indoor pool, and recreational activities.
Coopers Landing Inn & Traveler's Tavern
434-374-2866 801 Virginia Avenue Clarksville, VA 23927 Four room Bed & Breakfast with casual fine dining, outside patio and bar with live music, and a full service tavern.
Days Inn
Highway 58 West; 434.572.4941; Numbers of Rooms: 76; Free continental breakfast, pool, HBO, high-speed internet (Wi-Fi), refrigerator & microwave.
Holiday Inn Express
Highway 58 East; 434.575.4000; Number of Rooms: 66; Breakfast, refrigerator, pool, microwave oven & exercise room.
The Tacrea House
14246 River Road South Boston, Virginia 24592 (434) 753-2510 Bed & Breakfast
Quality Inn
1/2 mile off Route 58 on Rt 360; 434.572.4311; Number of Rooms: 52; Breakfast, pool, cable & restaurant.
Staynearby.com
Listing of local accommodations including private residences for rent, cabins, efficiencies, and more
Restaurants:
Four Oaks Restaurant & Lounge
434.572.2066 1633 Seymour Drive
Hill's Tavern
434.572.4467 817 Wilborn Avenue
Paesano's
434.575.8001 2001 Seymour Drive
Molasses Grill
434-476-6265 – 21 South Main Street
Ernie’s
434.572.3423 - 1010 John Randolph Blvd. (Located at the junction of Rt. 360 and Hamilton Blvd.) - Open Tuesday through Sunday 11:00am and 9:00pm. Varied menu with family style atmosphere.
Bistro 1888
434.572.1888 - 221 Main Street - Southside Virginia's only AAA 3 Diamond restaurant offers a wide selection of infused New American Cuisine in a cozy, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Full liquor license. Open Tuesday - Saturday from 5 - 10 p.m. Reservation.