USDrift All-Star Challenge
at the SpeedFed Nationals on
Saturday, August 18th, 2007
at Rockingham Dragway
2153 US Hwy 1 North
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 582-3400

DETAILS:
The USDrift All-Star Challenge event is open to ALL drivers, both professional and amateur. For this reason, the event results will not count towards season points in the 2007 USDrift Nationals: Amateur Series. This event will take place in a parking lot and consist of a practice session, qualifying session, and tandem elimination. Drivers of all skill levels are welcome to participate in the event, however, those planning on running tandem must meet and/or exceed all technical requirements set forth by USDrift. Please refer to the 2007 USD Competition Rules and Regulations (CRR) for specific information regarding the USD competition series. Driver's who do not meet these tandem requirements are welcome to attend the practice and qualifying sessions provided they meet the minimum technical inspection requirements.
Note: Several rules have changed for 2007, please read the new rulebook to ensure proper compliance (This includes decal placement on the top of the windshield). For any additional information on this and other USD events, please visit the USD website.
Grounds speed limit is 10 mph and paddock speed limit is 5mph, both will be strictly enforced.
Event is rain or shine.

PRIZES:
Total Purse $5000.00 + $2500.00 Contingency Award* from Kumho Tires = $7500.00
1st Place: $2000**
2nd Place: $1500
3rd Place: $1000
4th Place: $500

CONTINGENCY AWARDS:
All participating drivers must abide by the following sponsor specific requirements in order to be eligible for their respective contingency awards at this event:

Kumho Tires*:

• Drivers must use Kumho Tires on all four positions during the event entirety.
• Drivers must display Kumho Tires decals properly and neatly on vehicle during the event (locations determined by event staff). Decals made available at event registration booth.
• Excludes cars/teams fully sponsored by Kumho.

Kumho Tires Payout Amounts:
1st Place: $1200
2nd Place: $800
3rd Place: $500

...please check back for additional sponsor contingency awards.

PRO-AM**:
In addition, the top AMATEUR driver from this event will be invited to compete at the Pro-Am Drifting Championship Event in November. For more information on the Pro-Am Series, please visit the Pro-Am website. For more information on the Formula Drift Professional Series, please visit the Formula Drift website.

DRIVER REGISTRATION:
Driver registrations include 2 weekend passes.
Pre-Registration: $150.00 (open until Sunday, August 12th, 2007)
Late-Registration: $225.00 (if space permits, as only pre-registered drivers are guaranteed a spot)

SCHEDULE: (tenative)
7:00AM - Gates Open (drivers/crew)
8:00AM - Driver Registration/Check-in
8:15AM - Technical Inspections
8:45AM - Mandatory Driver's Meeting
9:00AM - Cars on Track (practice)
1:45PM - Driver's Meeting
2:00PM - Qualifying
4:00PM - Tandem Competition (Top 16)
5:00PM - Award Ceremony
6:00PM - Gates Close

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Camping:
We encourage everyone to enjoy the event and camp out in the campgrounds located adjacent to the event venue. There are plenty of camping spaces available and they can be secured at the event or by calling 910-582-4673.
Hotels:
For those not willing to brave Mother Nature, several area hotels are located near the venue.

MISC:
Sponsorship inquiries for this event should be directed to Brandon Millard at SpeedFed.
All media requests for this event should be directed to Ryan Wyke at SpeedFed.
Sponsor inquiries for Contingency Awards should be directed to brian@usdrift.com or by calling 804-545-2822.
Any driver specific event questions or concerns should be directed to mike@usdrift.com or by calling 804-545-2822.

 

We updated the car show awards to make things more fair and allow for more people to compete.

Best of Competition
Top Tuner (Best of Show) = $2,000 cash + crystal trophy
One of the most prestigious awards offered in the sport compact world!
Your name will be etched into the SpeedFed Top Tuner solid crystal trophy that will be on display at each of our events for years to come + you will have a smaller replica crystal trophy for your collection.
Top Wild = $500 cash + trophy
Top Mild = $300 cash + trophy
Elite Car Club (highest average car club score for 6+ cars) = $500 cash + trophy
Top Club Participation (car club with most registered cars subject to verification) = $500 cash + trophy
Top Forum Participation (online forum with most pre-registered cars) = $500 cash + trophy
Top Japanese = $200 cash + trophy
Top Euro = $200 cash + trophy
Top Domestic = $200 cash + trophy
Top 12 Volt (audio setup) = $150 cash + trophy
Top JDM Style = $150 cash + trophy
Elite Japanese VIP Style = $150 cash + trophy
Top Drifter = $150 cash + trophy
Top Racecar = $150 cash + trophy
Most Unique Build = $100 cash + trophy
Top Engine -Appearance = $100 cash + trophy
Top Engine Build-Naturally Aspirated = $100 cash + trophy
Top Engine Build-Forced Induction = $100 cash + trophy
Hottest Paintjob = $100 cash + trophy

Overall Competition
Mild 2DR 1st-5th place + trophy
Mild 4DR 1st-5th place + trophy
Wild 2DR 1st-5th place + trophy
Wild 4DR 1st-5th place + trophy

Class Competition
Cars that dont win a best of award or win in mild or wild will compete against cars of the same make. Additional classes have been made for exotics, trucks, motorcycles, and female tuners.

Acura 1st-3rd + trophy
Audi 1st-3rd + trophy
BMW 1st-3rd + trophy
Chrysler 1st-3rd + trophy
Dodge 1st-3rd + trophy
Exotics 1st-3rd + trophy
Ford 1st-3rd + trophy
GMC 1st-3rd + trophy
Honda 1st-3rd + trophy
Infiniti 1st-3rd + trophy
Lexus 1st-3rd + trophy
Mazda 1st-3rd + trophy
Mercedes 1st-3rd + trophy
Mini 1st-3rd + trophy
Mitsubishi/DSM 1st-3rd + trophy
Nissan 1st-3rd + trophy
Pontiac 1st-3rd + trophy
Saturn 1st-3rd + trophy
Scion 1st-3rd + trophy
Subaru 1st-3rd + trophy
Toyota 1st-3rd + trophy
Volkswagen 1st-3rd + trophy
Volvo 1st-3rd + trophy
Trucks 1st-3rd + trophy
Motorcycle 1st-3rd + trophy
Female Tuner 1st-3rd + trophy

 

some nice money prizes there

 

I was just about to post this up, I'm trying to get a hold of Ryan for media apps. havent heard from him

 

Check out Monday in London!
http://www.myspace.com/mondayinlondon
Pop / Rock / Indie

Blackbook Romance
http://www.myspace.com/blackbookromance
Rock / Alternative / Powerpop

Madd Hatters
http://www.myspace.com/maddhatters
Ska / Punk / Psychobilly

Heavy Contact
http://www.myspace.com/heavycontact
Hip Hop / Indie / Breakbeat

More bands to be announced soon.

 

Just got in 2000 SpeedFed lanyards and they turned out awesome.

Everyone that enters their car at SpeedFed Nationals (drifting, drag racing, autocross, or car show) will get a SpeedFed lanyard for free to display their credientials at the event so they get can into restricted areas like the pits (unless we run out!). You will also get some free product samples from Meguiar's while the last.



We will have them for sale for spectators until they run out. Price TBD.

Spots still open for each event. Drivers and show cars are competing for over $17,000. Register online in advance to avoid any penalties. All events open to novice, intermediate, or professional drivers.


For more info check out http://www.speedfednationals.com.

Link to registration: http://speedfednationals.com/registration.htm

Remember this event is coming up fast, August 18-19th so sign up soon.

 

coming up this weekend!!!

 

This event is growing quickly everyday. We have an awesome pool of talent coming out for this event!

Update for USDrift All-Star Challenge with a $5,000 cash prize pool + $2,500 contingency prize thanks to Kumho Tires. Drifters are from North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Maryland, Ohio, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.

1. Greg Blair
2. Dustin Prater
3. Rob Fallowes
4. Eugene Kretschmer
5. Jeff Guillotte
6. Peter Hamon
7. Kevin Trinh
8. Hayden Horton
9. Eric Davis
10. Kiely Mackey
11. James Wyler
12. Chris Shumate
13. Wes Atkins
14. Mike LaPenna
15. Gabriel Asturias
16. Chris Orsini
17. Nathan Brasz
18. Jonathan Martin
19. Dennis Mertzanis
20. Matt Waldin
21. Amy So
22. John Wagner
23. Cody Wellons

Come out and watch this historical North Carolina drifting event this Saturday at SpeedFed Nationals.

 

I wanted to go but it’s the same weekend as the AMA Suzuki Big Kahuna Nationals at VIR

 

Cant wait. Should be a blast..