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paulblackgsx
03-13-2005, 06:37 PM
The Import Showdown returns for the Spring 2005 event, Sunday April 3rd. The Import Showdown is the southeast's hottest non-profit, club sponsored drag day event. For the last few years, we have been averaging over $1800 in cash payouts, $1000 in giveaways. The event also averages 100 racers and well over 300 spectators of nearly every make and model vehicle, including asian, european, and even domestics! The event occurs twice a year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall. The event is 100% non-profit, all money earned from the event is turned right back into the event. The event is put on by volunteers and officers of GA DSM.

The Import Showdown combines true, heads up elimination competitions with open runs/test and tune passes. No bracket racing or ET based classes here, this is true heads up racing. The event is aimed squarely at the sportsman drag racer. In addition to our competitions, nearly half of the day is open for test and tune passes. The event is open to any car or bike that meets the track safety requirements. Competitions rules are seperate, however, anyone can join in the open run/test and tune passes.

We are building on the fun and success of the Fall 2004 event! It was an absolute blast. And we're expecting this one to be even better. The variety of cars at the previous event was unbelievable: DSMs, EVOs, WRX/STi, Starquests, 3000GT/Stealths, Supras, 300ZXs, Hondas, G35/350Z, Neon SRT4s, Mazdas, Benz, BMWs, & many more.

For 2005 event you can expect: More giveaways, more great racing, exhibition passes, plus numerous vendor booths, as well as a host of other activities. We're giving away great prizes like dyno runs, TShirts, gift certificates, parts, Grassroots Motorsports issues and subscriptions, and more! This is all in addition to our cash payouts for competitions!

For more information, plus pictures and videos from 2004, visit the official site: http://www.importshowdown.com

Here are the details:

Import Showdown 2005 Presented By Batlground Engineering
What: Drag Racing, Competitions and Test and Tune/Open Runs
Where: Silver Dollar Raceway, Reynolds GA
When: April 3rd, 2005 - Gates open 10am, racing starts at 11am
Cost: $10 gate entry (race or watch), $20 tech cards (to race) - Tech cards are available for $15 by pre-registering.
Who: Event is open to anyone, import or domestic. Competitions rules are seperate. Any car or bike that meets the track safety standards are welcome to come out, run, and join in the open runs.
More info: http://www.importshowdown.com

In addition we're having a Dyno Day and Cookout Saturday April 2nd at Killer Performance presented by Maconracers.org. This event is part of the weekend of activities for the Import Showdown!

We would like to thank our sponsors:

Batlground Engineering
Twisted Tuning
O'Brien Mitsubishi
Subaru of Gwinnett
Top Speed
DSM Concepts
Evolution Autodesign
Maconracers.org
Killer Performance
Siegel Racing
SprayGlo Auto Refinishing

paulblackgsx
03-13-2005, 06:39 PM
Just a few giveaways we going to have for racers and spectators:

Batlground AWD Dyno Time
Evolution Auto Design gift certificates
Grassroots Motorsports subscriptions and tshirts
O'Brien Mitsubishi parts (including performance parts)
SprayGlo car care kits
& more

This is in addition to the cash payouts and trophies for the competitions and in addition to any individual giveaways by the sponsors who will be there.

Classes are listed on the official website, as well as hotel information. Pre-registration is now open, save $5 by pre-registering and you could even win a free dyno session!

innerhole
03-13-2005, 08:52 PM
Is anyone from the website , well any people that stay in the duluth area going

Canton_G35
03-13-2005, 08:59 PM
I'l probably be meeting up with a couple from duluth and buford downtown before we ride down, If it doesn't rain on Sat.

paulblackgsx
03-15-2005, 06:33 PM
Innerhole - What day are you going down Sunday? If so, there should be plenty of people going down from that area that day. I can help you find a group if you need.

TKellarB
03-21-2005, 12:10 PM
we are riding out on Sun - if anyone wants to go down with us PM me!

innerhole
03-21-2005, 07:32 PM
yea im going sunday just trying to see if my roommates want to come

David88vert
03-21-2005, 07:57 PM
I will be there.

seksicarlovinchick
03-23-2005, 11:20 AM
Hey guys, I'll be there...just fyi

chnco
03-23-2005, 01:07 PM
I'll be there, but not in the Supra

paulblackgsx
03-23-2005, 01:56 PM
I'll be there, but not in the Supra

Runnin' the DSM?

TKellarB
03-28-2005, 09:03 AM
btt

paulblackgsx
03-28-2005, 09:36 AM
Today is the last day to pre-register if you plan on making passes (either test and tune or competitions). It's gonna be a blast like always, see everyone Sunday.

innerhole
03-28-2005, 11:29 AM
well yea i'm going and so are my roomates at least one of them for sure, so i might be taking the honda and not the kia. too much wait but yea im down for riding down there together.

Clark94T
03-28-2005, 11:31 AM
I just preregistered. I'm looking forward to bringing the supra down on sunday.

-Clark

Julio
03-28-2005, 03:25 PM
ia.com will be there.

silviadriftr
03-28-2005, 04:43 PM
I pre-registered today as well. Looking forward to this Sunday.

BTEC
03-28-2005, 05:20 PM
im going too. hope my car gets tuned b4 then dammit. Silviadriftr is :eek: of my car.

DLASER
03-28-2005, 11:46 PM
I'm going down Friday....

Just a heads up:

Caravans:

Leaving Friday:
http://gadsm.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8564

Leaving Saturday:
http://gadsm.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8570

Leaving Sunday:
http://gadsm.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8569

Laters!
Jason.

Miranda
03-29-2005, 01:03 AM
Hmm.... test n tune runs. I guess this would be a great way to find out whether or not the stock clutch is gonna be able to handle all that race rubber. I may try to get out there for this! I guess the only weird thing is gonna be the difference in the tree design. I'm used to the xmas tree that ProSolos use (three yellows that fall individually, followed by the green). This uses the single flashing four yellows, right?

~ Miranda

Canton_G35
03-29-2005, 02:11 AM
3 yellows then green

click click click go

paulblackgsx
03-30-2005, 03:52 PM
Yeah, we run the sportsman tree (3 individual yellows, then green) not the pro tree. It's sportsman friendly since that what our focus is.

Definitely take advantage of the caravans. See everyone Sunday.

seksicarlovinchick
03-30-2005, 06:41 PM
Anyone rollin out from Lilburn or Lawrenceville??

4dmin
03-30-2005, 07:11 PM
^ ya... don't know when/where yet though

innerhole
03-30-2005, 08:07 PM
i'm rolling out of norcross , is anyone else?

seksicarlovinchick
03-31-2005, 05:21 PM
Ight, thanks...i think I'm leavin saturday evening

clean2draccord
03-31-2005, 09:35 PM
Any idea when the event ends?

paulblackgsx
03-31-2005, 09:48 PM
Any idea when the event ends?

5-5:30ish

Greddypacked
04-02-2005, 08:49 AM
Weather is going to be nice tomorrow(66 is the high and sunny), except the winds are going to be 15-25 mph. Maybe if the wind is going w/ the drag we can all get better times lol.

BTEC
04-02-2005, 12:49 PM
Weather is going to be nice tomorrow(66 is the high and sunny), except the winds are going to be 15-25 mph. Maybe if the wind is going w/ the drag we can all get better times lol.

Normally it's side to side at reynolds. Hold on at half track!!!!!!!!! :D

BufordŽ
04-02-2005, 09:09 PM
What is the tech card? Do you have to have it to race or run or what? I've never heard of it before.

fastazztalon
04-02-2005, 09:26 PM
You pay $20 for the card. That allows you to race, provided you pass tech inspection. Theyre pretty lax at SDR. Just make sure you have a proper battery tiedown.

paulblackgsx
04-04-2005, 09:50 AM
Thanks to everyone who came and supported the event. It was a huge success and the turnout was beyond what we expected!