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The road to the ProAm Nationals begins on March 13th at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring lot. VegasProAm 2010 will be the southwest's first ProAm point series and consists of 4 events. All events will be judged (Formula Drift style) by Ernie Fixmer(Formula Drift Jugde/D1 and FD driver), and local FD licensed drivers Tommy Suell and Mike Bolonos. VegasProAm will be similar to the 2009 FD ProAm with practice, qualifying, and "Top 8/16" elimination. Drivers will go door to door for points and prizes at each event. Point leader at the end of the series will receive an FD license and 2nd through 4th will be awarded invitations to the ProAm nationals at Phoenix International Raceway. This event is intended for intermediate to advanced drivers. Track will include 3rd gear entry, K-rails, and four judged clipping points.
View the Competition Format Rulebook Here
View the Tech Inspection Rulebook Here
Registration Fee $160
Register for RD1 March 13th HERE
FAQ and Rulebook Exceptions
Schedule
6:30am Gates Open to Drivers and Teams
6:30am - 8:20am Tech Inspection
8:30am - 8:50am Drivers Meeting/Safety Briefing
8:50am - 9:00am Parade Lap
9:00am - 9:50am Group 1
10:00am - 10:50am Group 2
11:00am - 12:50pm Group 1
1:00pm - 1:50pm Group 2
2:00pm - 3:15pm Qualifying (drivers line up in number order)
3:20pm - 3:35pm Qualifying Results Drivers Meeting
3:35pm - 3:55pm Top 8/16 Practice
4:00pm - 5:00 or 530pm Top 8/16 Tandem Competition
Group 1 - Tandem Drivers (have the ability to move in to Top 8/16)
Group 2 - Non-Tandem Intermediate/Advanced Drivers (practice and qualification)
Event Prizes: VegasProAm Trophys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
Series Prizes: Series Champion will receive
* A Formula Drift Pro License
* 1 set of CP Pistons
* 1 set of Carrillo Rods
* 2 Belle 1 Communications Formula Drift Freq Programed Motorola UHF Radios
Series 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place will receive
* Invitations to the Formula Drift ProAm Nationals
Click HERE for the Current Drivers List
Some Frequently Asked Questions
Q: is this a beginner event?
A: NO.
Q: Will there be on-site tire changing?
A: Yes!
Q: I do not have a cage or a race suite will i be able to participate?
A: Yes - you will be able to practice in a "Non-Caged" Practice Run Group (no tandem) and have the opportunity to earn points from Qualifying, but you will not be able to move forward in the competition to the "Top 8" or "Top 16" You will have to pass a normal "Vegasdrift Practice Event Tech inspection" the tech sheet can be found Here
Q: Will I be able to participate in Tandem with a bolt in cage?
A: Yes - however if you earn your license or are awarded an invitation to ProAm Nationals your car has to meet all of the tech requirements in the Formula Drift ProAm
Q: How many "racing/bucket" seats are required for Tandem?
A: You will only need one "Bucket" Seat and one certified harness
Q: Do i need a full fire suppression system?
A: We require one 2lbs extinguisher mounted securely with a quick release, within an arms distance, while the driver is seated. Once again if you move on to Nationals your car must be fully compliant with the Formula Drift ProAm Rulebook.
Q: Does my Battery need to be relocated to the Trunk, or inside the car?
A: No. But for tandem we do require a cut off switch that will shut the car down.
Q: Can I pick my own number?
A: No, we will not be taking number requests. Participants will receive 1 free set of door plates. Additional Door plates will be $20.00 a set.
Q: Are there ride alongs?
A: There are NO ride alongs.
More FAQ can be found HERE
The road to the ProAm Nationals begins on March 13th at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring lot. VegasProAm 2010 will be the southwest's first ProAm point series and consists of 4 events. All events will be judged (Formula Drift style) by Ernie Fixmer(Formula Drift Jugde/D1 and FD driver), and local FD licensed drivers Tommy Suell and Mike Bolonos. VegasProAm will be similar to the 2009 FD ProAm with practice, qualifying, and "Top 8/16" elimination. Drivers will go door to door for points and prizes at each event. Point leader at the end of the series will receive an FD license and 2nd through 4th will be awarded invitations to the ProAm nationals at Phoenix International Raceway. This event is intended for intermediate to advanced drivers. Track will include 3rd gear entry, K-rails, and four judged clipping points.
View the Competition Format Rulebook Here
View the Tech Inspection Rulebook Here
Registration Fee $160
Register for RD1 March 13th HERE
FAQ and Rulebook Exceptions
Schedule
6:30am Gates Open to Drivers and Teams
6:30am - 8:20am Tech Inspection
8:30am - 8:50am Drivers Meeting/Safety Briefing
8:50am - 9:00am Parade Lap
9:00am - 9:50am Group 1
10:00am - 10:50am Group 2
11:00am - 12:50pm Group 1
1:00pm - 1:50pm Group 2
2:00pm - 3:15pm Qualifying (drivers line up in number order)
3:20pm - 3:35pm Qualifying Results Drivers Meeting
3:35pm - 3:55pm Top 8/16 Practice
4:00pm - 5:00 or 530pm Top 8/16 Tandem Competition
Group 1 - Tandem Drivers (have the ability to move in to Top 8/16)
Group 2 - Non-Tandem Intermediate/Advanced Drivers (practice and qualification)
Event Prizes: VegasProAm Trophys will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
Series Prizes: Series Champion will receive
* A Formula Drift Pro License
* 1 set of CP Pistons
* 1 set of Carrillo Rods
* 2 Belle 1 Communications Formula Drift Freq Programed Motorola UHF Radios
Series 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place will receive
* Invitations to the Formula Drift ProAm Nationals
Click HERE for the Current Drivers List
Some Frequently Asked Questions
Q: is this a beginner event?
A: NO.
Q: Will there be on-site tire changing?
A: Yes!
Q: I do not have a cage or a race suite will i be able to participate?
A: Yes - you will be able to practice in a "Non-Caged" Practice Run Group (no tandem) and have the opportunity to earn points from Qualifying, but you will not be able to move forward in the competition to the "Top 8" or "Top 16" You will have to pass a normal "Vegasdrift Practice Event Tech inspection" the tech sheet can be found Here
Q: Will I be able to participate in Tandem with a bolt in cage?
A: Yes - however if you earn your license or are awarded an invitation to ProAm Nationals your car has to meet all of the tech requirements in the Formula Drift ProAm
Q: How many "racing/bucket" seats are required for Tandem?
A: You will only need one "Bucket" Seat and one certified harness
Q: Do i need a full fire suppression system?
A: We require one 2lbs extinguisher mounted securely with a quick release, within an arms distance, while the driver is seated. Once again if you move on to Nationals your car must be fully compliant with the Formula Drift ProAm Rulebook.
Q: Does my Battery need to be relocated to the Trunk, or inside the car?
A: No. But for tandem we do require a cut off switch that will shut the car down.
Q: Can I pick my own number?
A: No, we will not be taking number requests. Participants will receive 1 free set of door plates. Additional Door plates will be $20.00 a set.
Q: Are there ride alongs?
A: There are NO ride alongs.
More FAQ can be found HERE
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