IMPORT SHOWDOWN MAY 2ND, 2010

[gastroker]

GADSM’s Import Showdown is scheduled for Sunday May 2nd at Silver Dollar Raceway in Reynolds Georgia.

This event is open to every car and bike, import or domestic. It is an event put on by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts and has classes that will accommodate all types of set ups with races that range between our all motor class (usually high 12’s to low 13’s) to the competitive Showdown class (usually <10’s) as well as plenty of test and tune time in between.

We are pleased to announce a new class for V8 Imports! Please spread the word and lets make this new class fun and exciting for all!

Competition rules are posted here.
http://www.importshowdown.com/Competitions.html (http://www.importshowdown.com/Competitions.html)

Please read and review these rules carefully! We have ramped up tech inspection even more and will be closely monitoring these rules to the letter. Cheaters will NOT BE TOLERATED


For more information about the event, visit

http://www.importshowdown.com/ (http://www.importshowdown.com/)


Pre-registration is now open and a tech card discount is applied to those who pre-register

Each class for I.S. is now sponsored! This is a great new way for our sponsers to get their name out even more and bring more traffic to the event. The more who attend, the greater the prize pool.

Looking forward to seeing all of you there this Spring for an exciting time!
http://gadsm.org/imagehosting/2604b964ab217f29.jpg

[Da_unknown]

will be there

[BlazinBubble]

went today wasnt really good about 20 cars ran and a G8 crashed..but ill b at this one again i hope it will b packed!!

[gastroker]

We have a lot of big name sponsors coming down this time to participate in setting up booths and racing. This is going to be the best Showdown GA DSM has put on yet.

[gforce71]

I can't wait!

[Motivation]

I'll be there to help, Mike. Looking forward to it. This event is always big!

[gastroker]

Hey man, the pay out will be pretty good. The Showdown class pays more than the other classes as always. Exact amounts are never certain, as attendance plays a big part in the prize money.

[SPOOLIN]

awesome good stuff!

[SOHC1]

Ima try to make it this time...

[Delsllow]

went today wasnt really good about 20 cars ran and a G8 crashed..but ill b at this one again i hope it will b packed!!

i felt bad for the g8 wasnt that his 1st run of the day to?

[2010GT-R]

Yep ill be there

[TIGERJC]

I hope yall allow the grand national guys to come back out and compete

[gastroker]

Oh yes, the Grand Nationals are always welcome...

[gastroker]

BTW, please note the flyer has been adjusted. Sparktech Ignitions has signed on as a new sponsor!!!

[BigSteve]

ill be thurrrr

[88NaCivic]

Cant wait!!!

[88NaCivic]

CAn't wait!!

[TIGERJC]

Oh yes, the Grand Nationals are always welcome...

to compete in the showdown class?

[gastroker]

yes, they've competed in Showdown class before.

[gastroker]

Import Showdown is run by volunteers and entheusists. Sponsor money helps pay for the event it self and everything that goes with it including pay outs.
It's to have fun a and some competition. And win a little cash too.

Unfortunately, this is not at the NHRA level you're hoping for. But, maybe if enough fans and racers keep supporting it....it can grow to something more.

[NEMO]

i should be out for the all motor class

[DarKStaR]

JJSpec is sponsoring the FWD class and we have 5-6 cars that will be racing in about 3 different classes.

[turbodave]

Great to have a Import V8 class. Now all you Import V8 owners can run in a class.

[B18c1Turboed]

Cleaned up this thread, If you have questions about payouts and so forth please PM them. Their is no reason too try too bash someone that is helping the sport!!! IF you dont like the event or want too support it then dont show up!

[Evolunchbox]

Mike, I will be back down for this. Shooting for a 2 year reign in the AWD street tire class.

Looks like some great sponsors are coming this year as well! Very nice!

[Motivation]

Mike, I will be back down for this. Shooting for a 2 year reign in the AWD street tire class.

Looks like some great sponsors are coming this year as well! Very nice!


Don't break your transmission like last time I seen you at the track. :tongue1:

[slostang]

i should be there.

[Evolunchbox]

Don't break your transmission like last time I seen you at the track. :tongue1:

HAHA, you're telling me! Although, the Bushwacker trans withstood close to 2 years of NLS'ing Mexico fun. It did not like the slicks so much though.

Are you run?

[ANGEL0710]

This is prob a dumb question but is it open to the public? Like to watch? INTERESTED.

[Motivation]

This is prob a dumb question but is it open to the public? Like to watch? INTERESTED.


Yes, definitely!

[Motivation]

HAHA, you're telling me! Although, the Bushwacker trans withstood close to 2 years of NLS'ing Mexico fun. It did not like the slicks so much though.

Are you run?


Na, if I still have my car it would be ready, but I am going to help with Tech Inspection... So, be ready to slip me a $50 so I pass you. :taun:

[evogotspray]

gonna be there

[Evolunchbox]

Na, if I still have my car it would be ready, but I am going to help with Tech Inspection... So, be ready to slip me a $50 so I pass you. :taun:

HAHA, THIEF! I'm NHRA legal brother! :cheers:

[SPOOLIN]

This is prob a dumb question but is it open to the public? Like to watch? INTERESTED.

yeah that is a dumb question ;)

Drag Racing is entertainment. Entertainment requires fans and enthusiasts.

[gastroker]

Lunchbox! Looking forward to seeing you there!

[CHADbee]

im so there!!!!! :camera:

nick....if i dont shoot your car when your in town imma put one of my turds in your glovebox before you leave.

[Motivation]

HAHA, THIEF! I'm NHRA legal brother! :cheers:


You are legal.... if you pay me the $50. :taun:

Looking forward to seeing ya, Nick.

[d00d]

This is on my birthday and i will 100% be there!

[gastroker]

Cleaned up this thread, If you have questions about payouts and so forth please PM them. Their is no reason too try too bash someone that is helping the sport!!! IF you dont like the event or want too support it then dont show up!

You runnin' the MS street class this time?

[Member31410]

Mike, I will be back down for this. Shooting for a 2 year reign in the AWD street tire class.

Looks like some great sponsors are coming this year as well! Very nice!

Although not a two year reign, these are what I received two out of the three tries in FWD class.

http://i44.tinypic.com/o7puzc.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/op5lp2.jpg

:crazy:

I'm planning on attending but I'm not sure yet if I'll be racing. With 172,000+ miles on the odometer now, the odds of my Neon letting out its magic smoke is greater. I don't want to be 150 miles away from home when it happens :no: but we shall see when qualifying comes around. LOL. :boobies:

[SPOOLIN]

I am ready for M/S at this point..

[Evolunchbox]

Although not a two year reign, these are what I received two out of the three tries in FWD class.

http://i44.tinypic.com/o7puzc.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/op5lp2.jpg

:crazy:

I'm planning on attending but I'm not sure yet if I'll be racing. With 172,000+ miles on the odometer now, the odds of my Neon letting out its magic smoke is greater. I don't want to be 150 miles away from home when it happens :no: but we shall see when qualifying comes around. LOL. :boobies:

Oh snap! That is impressive! I hope you are able to race to make it 3! If you do it with 172,000 on with odometer, I will buy you a case of beer! :cheers:

[Lusos]

I can't wait for the Showdown this year. Though I will not have the money to race, my Isuzu will surely be done in time for the fall.

Will the GNX's be making a comeback this time?

[mr.koupe]

i'll be there. :goodjob:

[rage1]

im going to see if i can make it to this one. hope the rain stays far far away from this event.

[gastroker]

No rain for us.

Just so you guys know, a lot of the sponsors have committed to coming to this event, not just putting their name on the flyer.

Shep Trans has confirmed he's coming down, and if everything goes as planned, he will be bringing one of the cars to run.

PTT will be there and is setting up a booth
Bullseye Power is setting up a booth and possibly bringing the drag diesel truck to do Exhibition runs
Magnus is trying to come down but not 100% yet
STM is coming and setting up a booth, not sure if the car is coming yet
CFT is coming and brining a few of their drag cars
Ron Shearer is coming
Dogbox is about 90% sure they're coming with the Evo to Race
Sparktech is coming and setting up a booth

Of course you know the local sponsors will be there racing, Turbo Dave, Topspeed, JJ Spec, 4G Performance, PHD, & JDM Parts Garage

[Da_unknown]

cool, should be a good outting.. can wait

[boosted_nonv]

man im definitely going to this

[Evolunchbox]

That is a great list! Looking forward to this event!

[CHADbee]

GREAT list of sponsors and racecars!!!!! cant wait!!!!

remember if you see me, 6ft 4in skinny white guy with a huge camera lens make sure to do a NASTY burnout for me (unless you have street tires, cause thats just gay)

[gastroker]

I'm not doing any burnouts...but would be cool to get a pic of my car with the parachute open at the big end. I wonder what it looks like.

[DarKStaR]

Hey Member31410 what kind of times have you been running the past few years if you dont mind me asking? Im thinking of running the FWD class since i probably wont have my slicks by then.

And JJSpec will def be there with some cars.

[dsmwookie]

Getting close guys.

[gastroker]

Btw guys, pre-registration is open. click here: http://www.importshowdown.com/Pre-Register.html



I am pre-registered. Who's next?

[gastroker]

yay, we got a sticky

[Motivation]

Looking forward to this.

[gastroker]

Me too! Less than a month away.

[CHADbee]

it was good to see you again thursday mike....really looking forward to the showdown class this year. ricky was over there grinnin' like he had something for you lololol

[dsmwookie]

Gotta give out the props to Gastroker on the sponsors! He busted some serious butt to get them all. Don't let us down guys support a local event and help it grow. If you have questions and concerns about the event please PM Gastroker, Scrapy, or myself.

We are open to idea changes if we feel it is best for the event in future years.

[97turbo24]

bring the right hand drive dsm evo3

[gastroker]

yeah, Ricky is plotting. It's all good. As long as people come out and race, I'm happy.

[gastroker]

Let's go people! Y'all need to start pre-registering. it's 5 bux cheaper. You know you're gonna come anyway, so might as well save a few dollars!

Matt...where you at?

[SPOOLIN]

ill get pre registered you just hold on to your ass.

[WalkS]

I'll be pre-registering in a couple days!

[gforce71]

I might pre-register, not sure if I'm running though...

[jody754]

can we have a knee slapping party there?

[97turbo24]

just registered ready to go going to the test and tune this friday night the 16th havent had the car on the track yet going to try it out

[gastroker]

we're having the knee slappin' party at the hotel. yeah c'mon

[jody754]

hell yeah im sure we'll be there

[LordZed]

I am so freaking overly tremendously excited about this event!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With the level of sponsorship and buzz this time around, I think we will have a record event in the history of I.S.!! Get to it people! Spread the word, get pre registered! My family will be there tailgating and cooking out. Make it a family event and bring everyone and there momma's to this! The more people that show up, the higher the prize payout!!!!

[slocussvt]

I will try to come to this.

And GAstroker, when you gonna bring that DSM to a newnan meet?

[LordZed]

I will try to come to this.

And GAstroker, when you gonna bring that DSM to a newnan meet?

He wont be driving it to the meet LOL!

[gastroker]

i can trailer it up there lol.

[SPOOLIN]

I wish the events went from like 10-8 lol so theres time to cookout and really fuck off. Im going to TnT tomorrow to see what she does.

[gastroker]

I wish the events went from like 10-8 lol so theres time to cookout and really fuck off. Im going to TnT tomorrow to see what she does.

we might could make some arrangements.

[Evil Goat]

Great to have a Import V8 class. Now all you Import V8 owners can run in a class.

would be nice if it applied to actual imports and not just name plates....

at any rate, put in for my pdo today....will be out there

[gastroker]

would be nice if it applied to actual imports and not just name plates....

at any rate, put in for my pdo today....will be out there

Aww man, I'm sorry. This is our first year doing any form of V8 class. If the response is good, we may look at expanding the class for future events.

[slocussvt]

GAstroker, what time you planning on leaving Newnan to head over to SD? Maybe we can roll together?

[gastroker]

We're leaving on Saturday around 2:30. We're meeting up with the Northside caravan off Eagle's landing at 4pm. We're all rolling down together to stay at the hotel. Are you guys coming to the official hotel or are you just rolling out Sunday morning?

[SPOOLIN]

right now im slated to drive down sunday morning. That could change though, depends on the other guys.

[SPOOLIN]

right now im slated to drive down sunday morning. That could change though, depends on the other guys.

[top_speed]

maybe some1 can answer this for me..... i have a buble with a empty dash meaning nuthin behind it, steering wheel and 1 seat, and a 6 point cage, then evrything else is gone...cut doors with lexan no interior at all..and no tags aka no plates now what class am i able to compete in

[gastroker]

maybe some1 can answer this for me..... i have a buble with a empty dash meaning nuthin behind it, steering wheel and 1 seat, and a 6 point cage, then evrything else is gone...cut doors with lexan no interior at all..and no tags aka no plates now what class am i able to compete in

Showdown class for you. Lexan is only allowed in Showdown.

[top_speed]

Showdown class for you. Lexan is only allowed in Showdown.

so ill be competing with 10s and lower cars and im a poor lil all motor bseries>>> im open headers also

[DarKStaR]

yep

[gastroker]

that's how it goes. A gutted out lexan race car would be unfair in an all motor street class. Perhaps we could start doing a All Motor race class in the future if there's enough interest.

[gastroker]

look at it this way..you'll probably have the most reliable car in the class. A lot of us break...you could still win.

[top_speed]

look at it this way..you'll probably have the most reliable car in the class. A lot of us break...you could still win.

ima pour oil all over ya slicks lol just kidding.... it would be nice to have a nice all motor class like they due up north... if i put stock doors back on can i be in the Modified/Street class

[top_speed]

that's how it goes. A gutted out lexan race car would be unfair in an all motor street class. Perhaps we could start doing a All Motor race class in the future if there's enough interest.

maybe if i had a kseries it would be unfair but im still rocking with the good old bseries..... and ill be #1 to sign up for a all motor race class

[SPOOLIN]

no, people just need to either decide if they want a random test n tune car, or a car that fits into classes representative of MAJORITY of the racers out there. Not being an ass, just speaking REAL.

[top_speed]

no, people just need to either decide if they want a random test n tune car, or a car that fits into classes representative of MAJORITY of the racers out there. Not being an ass, just speaking REAL.

i just moved here so track rules are alot diffrent from ny/nj rules so im making sure so i dont show up to the track and be told i cant race in a class i dont mind racing in any class but i atleast wanna be given a shot to 1st place

[gastroker]

for Modified Street you still have to have the front half of your interior. gutted behind the dash is ok, but carpet and door panels will be required. Ultimately its up to the tech inspector though.

[top_speed]

cool one way or another ill be out there

[SPOOLIN]

i just moved here so track rules are alot diffrent from ny/nj rules so im making sure so i dont show up to the track and be told i cant race in a class i dont mind racing in any class but i atleast wanna be given a shot to 1st place

I understand what you are saying, however, ive been to sport compact races in new jersey and know that they generally have the same basis for all motor street cars, and forced induction street cars. You car is walking a line between all motor street and pro AM.

[slocussvt]

I'll be heading up there sunday morning. I'll bring the video camera with me since i won't be racing and i can get a shot of your car with the laundry open.

[gastroker]

Who me? Sweet. I've been trying to get a shot of that but my girlfriend "bless her heart" has yet to capture it. My run last Sunday you see it fall out the pack but then she shuts the camera off before it opens up. I was like....damn it women!

Of course, if you're not talking to me...well then I just feel stupid.

[LordZed]

cool one way or another ill be out there

Hey at least you asked! Some people wont read the rules and then get pissed off when we tell them what class they can and cant compete in. We simply can't please everyone and the rules we have are generally ment to blanked a wide range of racers and cars. We of course are always open to class suggestions and have made new classes and changed rules on a Showdown to Showdown basis at times to reflect these good suggestions. :-)

[SPOOLIN]

No totaled civics allowed in M/S (this has nothing to do with the guy from jersey)

[gastroker]

No totaled civics allowed in M/S (this has nothing to do with the guy from jersey)

http://gadsm.org/imagehosting/2604bcf96c78f6c3.jpg

[SPOOLIN]

do i really have to explain, look through photos of the past events. its always there.

[h22 jones]

Ill be there in the all motor street class just wondering if we can run slicks this year or still only drag radials so ill know what to bring . Im sure everbody would prefer slicks i just hate going to the track and running drag radials but whatever yaw prefer is fine. I also beleive i have two sets of slicks at the shop joey so dont cop out of running with the big boys cause you dont have slicks sir.

[gastroker]

drag radials. no slicks allowed in All Motor.
Sounds like we may have to look at doing a ALL MOTOR race class next season.

[top_speed]

drag radials. no slicks allowed in All Motor.
Sounds like we may have to look at doing a ALL MOTOR race class next season.

deffinly need it

[DarKStaR]

Ill be there in the all motor street class just wondering if we can run slicks this year or still only drag radials so ill know what to bring . Im sure everbody would prefer slicks i just hate going to the track and running drag radials but whatever yaw prefer is fine. I also beleive i have two sets of slicks at the shop joey so dont cop out of running with the big boys cause you dont have slicks sir.

lol, Im supposed to be borrowing Nemo's 24s if not i will let you know. You heard the car made its debut sunday didnt you?

[SPOOLIN]

I dont see what the big deal with slicks in all motor class is. IFO has been doing it for years and its never been a problem.

[Evil Goat]

Aww man, I'm sorry. This is our first year doing any form of V8 class. If the response is good, we may look at expanding the class for future events.

it's cool man....i've been going to IS for as long as I can remember, sometimes in "imports" and other times not...ya'll just discriminating against us a v8 guys, lol, my cars imported my motors not, but focus' cobalts, cavaliers, srt4's, etc are allowed to run :cheers:

of course if you were to run the races off of vin #'s it would disqualify about 95% of the honda guys anyway

[gastroker]

im putting the All motor with slicks question in front of the other event crew members. I proposed it be similar to IFO, where slicks are allowed for FWD only. Lexan would still not be allowed if we keep it as one class. If we end up splitting the class to a pro and street class, lexan might be allowed in the PRO class. However, its too late to add another class, so that would only be an option for future events.

[SPOOLIN]

lol it should technically be called Sport Compact Show Down and IFO should really be called Sport Compact Face-Off

[jody754]

down for whatever were gonna bring the banjo's regardless....

[gastroker]

Things are going to stay as they are for this race. The AM class was not intented to be a high competitive class. We may do some changes for the Fall race, but its to close to the date to make changes now. It's not really fair to the guys that have been planning against the current rules to change them at the last minute.

[mr.koupe]

only one week !


edited for correctness

[SPOOLIN]

Weather is irrelevant til the day before.

[gastroker]

The weather is only 30% chance and looks like it will push back to the following monday. If I had Admin privelages, I would delete your post. The first rule of Showdown is: YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT RAIN AT SHOWDOWN.

[Klutch GT]

Can't wait! :D

[LordZed]

The weather is only 30% chance and looks like it will push back to the following monday. If I had Admin privelages, I would delete your post. The first rule of Showdown is: YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT RAIN AT SHOWDOWN.

Oddly enough, thats the second rule as well :)

The third is to PRE REGISTER NOW AND SAVE MONEY!!!!

[NEMO]

looks like i got everything back together and will make it out

[Motivation]

Bump. Looking forward to it.

[gastroker]

Only 3 days left before pre-registration closes. Better hurry up if you want to save some cash!

http://www.importshowdown.com/Pre-Register.html

[slocussvt]

Who me? Sweet. I've been trying to get a shot of that but my girlfriend "bless her heart" has yet to capture it. My run last Sunday you see it fall out the pack but then she shuts the camera off before it opens up. I was like....damn it women!

Of course, if you're not talking to me...well then I just feel stupid.

Yes, you and whoever else i can get before my battery dies, lol.

[SPOOLIN]

im gonna meditate and make the weather forecast stay the same as it is right now, no rain and a few clouds.

[gastroker]

gooooooozzzzzzfrrrraaaaabbbbaaaaa

[112480]

im gonna meditate and make the weather forecast stay the same as it is right now, no rain and a few clouds.

Oh really matt??

http://images.ibsys.com/atl/images/weather/auto/5day_400x300.jpg

[SPOOLIN]

yes, thats the only forecast showing rain on sunday....lol Channel 2 can suck it.

Time will tell, Im ready to roll out.

[gastroker]

yeah, quit trying to rain on our parade....PUN intended. Here's the actual Reynold's forcast....not ATL
Its now only partly cloudy with only a 10% chance
http://www.gadsm.org/imagehosting/2604bd84397beb4f.jpg

[mr.koupe]

Lol that's the first thing I thought, why is he looking at atl weather for something that's over 2 hours away :thinking: yep I checked too its gonna be great weather !

[5thgenlevi]

thats my birthday. free entry would be awesome, but unlikely haha

[LordZed]

And to further update and quell any of you rain dancers, how's only a 20% chance sound? It's gonna be warm, so bring your sunscreen!!!

http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/USGA0472

[h22 jones]

can we take a vote since yaw wasnt planning on a big allmotor turn out could be good to make the ones happy that do show up? A vote couldnt hurt anything and it would give you a good idea of who is coming also. With everybody running the same thing its equal either way but just like you i would like a oppurtunity to improve on my best times and thats not gonna happen on drag radials.

[Linchmob]

I'm gonna be there, though my baby is still at the paint shop, close to done damnit! Rain is so f-ing lame, it ruins shit. The Import Face-Off got rained out at the Atlanta Dragway this year, sucked. But I think this one is gonna be ok. Looking forward to it.

[SPOOLIN]

man its gonna be warm, Tents on hand!

[CHADbee]

FUCKING SHIT PEOPLE, ARE YOU RETARDED? IT AINT GONNA RAIN. STOP LOOKING AT THE FUCKING WEATHER REPORT FOR ATLANTA, SILVER DOLLAR AINT IN ATLANTA! ITS 2 HOURS SOUTH OF IT!!!!!

AS OF RIGHT NOW, ITS SUNNY AND A 10% CHANCE OF RAIN. BRING YOUR ASS'S ON.

[Nemesis]

IT GON RAIN CHAD





























lolol

[LordZed]

FUCKING SHIT PEOPLE, ARE YOU RETARDED? IT AINT GONNA RAIN. STOP LOOKING AT THE FUCKING WEATHER REPORT FOR ATLANTA, SILVER DOLLAR AINT IN ATLANTA! ITS 2 HOURS SOUTH OF IT!!!!!

AS OF RIGHT NOW, ITS SUNNY AND A 10% CHANCE OF RAIN. BRING YOUR ASS'S ON.


PROPS TO YOU MAN!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the attitude we like to see :) IT'S NOT GOING TO RAIN!!! IT IS GOING TO BE HOT, SO BRING TENTS, WATER, BEER, AND SUNSCREEN!

[CHADbee]

IT GON RAIN CHAD
lolol
where yousef when i need him? :fire:


PROPS TO YOU MAN!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the attitude we like to see :) IT'S NOT GOING TO RAIN!!! IT IS GOING TO BE HOT, SO BRING TENTS, WATER, BEER, AND SUNSCREEN!
hell yeah its gonna be hot, imma have georges skin tone by the end of the day :lmao:

[NEMO]

hell on my phone it is showing no signs of rain for sunday. rain on saturday and rain on monday but sunday is partly cloudy highs 93.

STOP MAKING EXCUSES AND GET YALLS ASS OUT THERE

[88NaCivic]

NO EXCUSES.... GO

[SPOOLIN]

Im itching to roll out!!

Can we have pro tree for showdown and mod street?

Its really silly having a sportsman tree in the higher classes, almost kiddy like....Sportsman tree is for Bracket Racing and Competition Eliminator.

[OldSchool87]

congrats on the new license Mike Ill see at the track.

[h22 jones]

It never rains at silver dollar.

[josh green]

Speaking of voting and adding classes and whatnot. IFO will add a class FOR YOU specifically if and only IF there are 8 or more competitors on site to race the class. I know IFO is a little bigger business than ISD but its an idea to keep people happy, I guess it would kinda be a "run what you brung" all motor class. As long as the cars are safe to operate lol.

[coreypel07]

so if I get there around two will I still be able to race?

[mr.koupe]

1. sunscreen , check
2. beer, check
3. car runs, check
4. gas, food, entrance funds, check
5. sunshine forecast, CHECK
6. excited as f*ck this is going down in less than 24 hours, C H E C to the mutha f*ckin K !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[slocussvt]

I'm packed and ready to go. I'll be in this.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v683/missmarypickles/Truck/SSPX0114.jpg

towing this.....

http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs151.snc3/17839_515967974932_105100408_30621070_4142951_n.jp g

See ya'll there.

[chrisdohck]

hellz yea heading out in a min i cant freakin wait gl to everyone hope yall have a safe trip

[top_speed]

can we take a vote since yaw wasnt planning on a big allmotor turn out could be good to make the ones happy that do show up? A vote couldnt hurt anything and it would give you a good idea of who is coming also. With everybody running the same thing its equal either way but just like you i would like a oppurtunity to improve on my best times and thats not gonna happen on drag radials.

well im down for this and i will be towing my all motor car in a blue tacoma so feel free to introduce ya self and see what we can get going

[babytyper12]

Bump

[Disco Monkey]

I'm all for all motor getting to use slicks. For two years now, I've been telling the showdown staff at the events they need to allow slicks, but always got the brush off.

[SlamminCRX]

how was it?

[Robinson]

damn im mad i didn't get to goo today... i may have to take it out on someone tuesday night!!!! lol

[Motivation]

I'm packed and ready to go. I'll be in this.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v683/missmarypickles/Truck/SSPX0114.jpg

towing this.....

http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs151.snc3/17839_515967974932_105100408_30621070_4142951_n.jp g

See ya'll there.


Love your car, man. Was good meeting ya, today. (guy in the staging lanes with gray shirt when you were asking about not making the 1st qualification)

[gforce71]

Love your car, man. Was good meeting ya, today. (guy in the staging lanes with gray shirt that was sunburnt as hell)


fixed!

[LordZed]

It was pretty awesome! Turn out was the second biggest in the event's history at just over 1,000 people. I had a blast!

[slocussvt]

Love your car, man. Was good meeting ya, today. (guy in the staging lanes with gray shirt when you were asking about not making the 1st qualification)

Sorry, never mentioned that's not my car. You met my buddy Shelby. That's his srt4, i was just towing him to the track with my truck instead of taking my focus, lol. But i believe i did meet you at the Newnan meet.


As for the show, i had a blast, sunburned as hell though, lol. I have vids of all elimination rounds and half the test and tune sessions. I will post them tom since the g/f took the camera with her tonight.

Matt (spoolin), it was nice meeting you today and congrats on the win. Well deserved.

Mike (GAstroker), didn't get to see you. I had heard that before i got there you made a run but it didn't go so well. Maybe next time i'll be able to get that pic for ya.

[SPOOLIN]

Lots ad lots and people today was an insanely eventful day and evening. My win was won by the seat of my ass but a win is a win, no to get the insanely silly gremlins fixed that caused me turmoil during elims. DAMN!

A few cheap things to fix is always better than expensive things after winning a race for sure!

[slocussvt]

Ya, i was glad to hear your car crank up and wasn't pegging out during idle. I believe i heard someone say something about the throttle body?

[JdMhEaD]

Had a great time, glad i decided to come. I wish my trans did not take a crap on me so the finals against Matt would of been better. My times were about a second off than normal :( dang syncros!

[d00d]

Had a great time today, glad to see so many people supporting something worthwhile.

[SPOOLIN]

Ya, i was glad to hear your car crank up and wasn't pegging out during idle. I believe i heard someone say something about the throttle body?

yeah thought it was that but it turned out that one of my injector cushions blew out of the manifold and was just chillin up on the injector somehow....MAJOR air leakage and under WOT going down the track when it happened all of the fuel for cylinder 1 was just blowing out of that open area cause it to bust up how it was. Gotta figure out a way to "glue" them in. It was so hidden and abnormal that i just happened to mess with the regulator and see it out of the hole right behind the regulator as i was staring down. lol

[slocussvt]

Nice

[DLASER]

It was great to see an awesome turnout!

Thanks for the support everyone! This event can only grow and get better with everyone's support behind it. :D

I had a blast watching everyone race.... unfortunately we had a fair number of cars break... atleast there was really only one delay where they had to clean the track.

Everyone that took pics/video should post them up somewhere and add a link here for others to view.

J

[Lusos]

I had a ton of fun guys, it's great to work tech when there are a bunch of true racers, not scene ricers coming into the staging lanes.

Also, my prayers go out to the guys in the red S2K that flipped over on Hwy 128. Does anyone on IA know who that was?

[gastroker]

truly a great time today. I was so glad to see such an amazing turnout of people and racers. We had people come from as far as Chicago to support the event.
My car seems to still be plagued with the Showdown curse. I broke my rear differential before making it to the 60 ft mark so I was unable to compete. I think I may have broken a knuckle punching my steering wheel...lol j/k.
seriously though, there were a lot of fast cars there today and some really competitive racing and a good turnout of vendors with boths and/or tents. I really want to give a big thanks out to all the volunteer staffing that ran the event all day. I heard several compliments from people today saying how well the event had been organized and run. Lord Zed, you in particular did a super job over the PA system. I don't think it would have been possible for anyone to miss a round for lack of hearing it be announced.

So any how, here are some pics my girlfriend took and the one crappy video of my car destroying the rear diff.


Shitty vid of my car breaking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3l-ZkgtXrU



Colleen's pics.

http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=977483020408%3A1929000926&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee

[85Zbum]

sucks i couldnt make it. im sure some of u guys took pics up there. post some so i can see what i missed

[RedEj8]

I had a ton of fun guys, it's great to work tech when there are a bunch of true racers, not scene ricers coming into the staging lanes.

Also, my prayers go out to the guys in the red S2K that flipped over on Hwy 128. Does anyone on IA know who that was?

Holy shit! That must have been why those guys were directing us to go some backwards way, I guess to bypass this?

Anyone?

[Motivation]

Yeah, quite a few ppl on this board know him. I don't, personally. He lost his arm in the accident. Flipped the car and was ejected from it. Prayers are definitely with him and his family.

[Berta]

I had a ton of fun guys, it's great to work tech when there are a bunch of true racers, not scene ricers coming into the staging lanes.

Also, my prayers go out to the guys in the red S2K that flipped over on Hwy 128. Does anyone on IA know who that was?


Did anyone get a pic of the car? there is a guy in this area that has a red s2k that was racing in the event. either way hope everything turns out ok.

[Lusos]

I would say more about the accident, but since I stopped to help I am bound by HIPPA.

All I can say is that there were two patients, one of which CRITICAL condition and the other was fairly messed up as well.

[gump1114]

Love your car, man. Was good meeting ya, today. (guy in the staging lanes with gray shirt when you were asking about not making the 1st qualification)

Thanks man, i appreciate it! I still feel like i get screwed out of that first round of qualifying, but i guess it all worked out. I did manage to walk away with 2nd place in the FWD class, even though my car was busting up really badly in 3rd and 4th gear.


oh and i got VERY sunburnt too! hahaha

[ilovemyhonda.]

Guys I don't know the S2k driver, however as stated in another thread by a MOD, please refrain from detail about the accident.

[tnomud]

I would say more about the accident, but since I stopped to help I am bound by HIPPA.

All I can say is that there were two patients, one of which CRITICAL condition and the other was fairly messed up as well.

I took nothing but back roads down/back from Newnan and there are some really fun but dangerous stretches of road, 128 being one of them.................

[Berta]

just trying to check if it is a fellow friend from my local area. ppl on the local forum for here havent woke up yet or at work. if the car had a CGR sticker on the sides then he is from my local area.

[NEMO]

just trying to check if it is a fellow friend from my local area. ppl on the local forum for here havent woke up yet or at work. if the car had a CGR sticker on the sides then he is from my local area.it wasnt the one from macon. the one that was in the wreck had gold wheels and was boosted

[Kourt]

just trying to check if it is a fellow friend from my local area. ppl on the local forum for here havent woke up yet or at work. if the car had a CGR sticker on the sides then he is from my local area.


It wasn't Chris H., it was Widdy (I think thats his name) with the turbo S2000

[Berta]

it wasnt the one from macon. the one that was in the wreck had gold wheels and was boosted

thanks, just got confirmd from the other site as well. still hope the person gets well.

[LordZed]

Lord Zed, you in particular did a super job over the PA system. I don't think it would have been possible for anyone to miss a round for lack of hearing it be announced.
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It wasnt TOO loud was it? hehe, I cant hear how loud it is out there from the booth! I didnt see nay kids screaming and holding there ears, so I guess it was ok :) I sure do love those track tater tots ...mmmmmmm


On a serious note, someone who is in the actual loop of information on those involved in the S2K crash, please keep us at GADSM updated. We want to follow up and do something for them. No one ever wants any injuries or accidents comming to, competing, or leaving an event.

[Linchmob]

i was there too, 3 hour drive for me. NICE turnout, wish my Supra was with me poor fella is getting painted. worth the drive. would've stayed all day but I had my little girl and sister in law with me. They were ready to go.

[gastroker]

Rear diff destruction.

http://www.gadsm.org/imagehosting/2604bdf33f618f8b.jpg

http://www.gadsm.org/imagehosting/2604bdf33f5a7ff2.jpg

http://www.gadsm.org/imagehosting/2604bdf33f668121.jpg

[LordZed]

I mean...smooth dif gears = cleaner starts right! And look at all the weight you're saving! Thats got to be an ounce of metal gone right there ;) Strongaaaa for fall!!!!!!!!!

[e30pwr]

Rear diff destruction.

[img]http://www.gadsm.org/imagehosting/2604bdf33f618f8b.jpg[img]

[img]http://www.gadsm.org/imagehosting/2604bdf33f5a7ff2.jpg[img]

[img]http://www.gadsm.org/imagehosting/2604bdf33f668121.jpg[img]

lawls,


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulHZ2dzuifc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulHZ2dzuifc

[85Zbum]

it wasnt the one from macon. the one that was in the wreck had gold wheels and was boosted

wonder if i tas a guy i met friday night at a meet. he had a red boosted s2k with gold wheels.
was the one that flipped a red targa top/hard top?
either way hope they are ok!

[top_speed]

good event i had fun, first time racing the car and had a few bugs but ill be at the next event 100 percent

[josh green]

Colleen's pics.

http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=642720910408%3A995794604&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee
You have to be a member to view these. The event was great and announcing was MUCH better!

[DarKStaR]

You have to be a member to view these. The event was great and announcing was MUCH better!
What happened with your car?

[Lusos]

Was it just me or was that 10.10 vs 12.09 final AWD round awesome?


Also, guys, PLEASE for your own legal and financial safety refrain from giving details about that accident. I have been a first responder for two years and any way that they can link the persons name and the incident means that you violated the patients privacy. Please watch what you say.

[gastroker]

sorry about the bad link. here's the one everyone can view
http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=977483020408%3A1929000926&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee

[Seven]

I wanted to wait after the dust settle before posting...
First off I'm the blue MAZDA RX3 that ran 8's. I can say that the event was to die for and enjoy, the smiles on folks faces were priceless I will look forward to attending again. I only have a few issues. That track needs to be prepared a lil better for the next event ... I went to do a shake down pass and almost smack the wall.. I had intended to run a 7sec run that day but was unable because of traction issues. Safety is the most important thing. If we see idiots doing 360's in the parking lot or draging the cars in the paddock where our(kids, wife, or family) claim sancuary they need to be escorted out ASAP and never returned. Folks thats why we come to the track to feel safe and return back home to our loved ones.

[Shenanigans]

wish I could have went, but a 2 hour drive for this just wasn't going to happen :(

[dsmwookie]

I wanted to wait after the dust settle before posting...
First off I'm the blue MAZDA RX3 that ran 8's. I can say that the event was to die for and enjoy, the smiles on folks faces were priceless I will look forward to attending again. I only have a few issues. That track needs to be prepared a lil better for the next event ... I went to do a shake down pass and almost smack the wall.. I had intended to run a 7sec run that day but was unable because of traction issues. Safety is the most important thing. If we see idiots doing 360's in the parking lot or draging the cars in the paddock where our(kids, wife, or family) claim sancuary they need to be escorted out ASAP and never returned. Folks thats why we come to the track to feel safe and return back home to our loved ones.

I know exactly who you are talking about and I was just stretched thin to get over there and find them. Tower spotted them immediately and he quit from what they said. Prep seemed good from what I hear, it would explain all the broken driveline parts atleast. What class were you competing in Seven?

[LordZed]

I know exactly who you are talking about and I was just stretched thin to get over there and find them. Tower spotted them immediately and he quit from what they said. Prep seemed good from what I hear, it would explain all the broken driveline parts atleast. What class were you competing in Seven?

I'll second that. We do NOT tolorate people driving like that. The Evo going all Ken Block at the end of the day left immediatly after his bout of 360's (if we are talkign about the same car) and we didnt have the chance to chase him down. We take safty to the utmost concern. Not only does it risk the safty of our spectators, but we dont want any trouble with the track for people acting this childish. I constantly try and announce to keep the speeds down and to drive safely. We have and will eject any one who cant follow those simple rules.

[h22 jones]

i had a great time despite fighting the flue and red lighting like a idiot lol. It was nice to meet lord zed and sit in the ac for a minute after trying to get qualifying fixed but all and all it was a great event just wish i would have felt better.

[LordZed]

Damn man, i didnt know you were sick! Sorry I was kind of busy up there and didnt get to talk much. The guys always give me hell because my job has the a/c perks ;-)

[Seven]

I know exactly who you are talking about and I was just stretched thin to get over there and find them. Tower spotted them immediately and he quit from what they said. Prep seemed good from what I hear, it would explain all the broken driveline parts atleast. What class were you competing in Seven?

My class I entered was Showdown.. The broken parts could hve been several things as well... Im only bringing after action comments for next time, the track team were very friendly and the Tec team were very savy(knowledgable) in what the were looking at. We are all out hear to learn from others and take it back to our home front to do better next go around. When this event brings more single digit import cars the level of respect and preparation will be expected always. I would love to see next time: Top MPH/Lowest E.T. and maybe a bracket class(class against class) at the end ALL GREAT JOB !!! When is the next date?

[h22 jones]

well ive never hooked on drag radials so i left on the stage limiter which is setup for slicks (6,000) excpecting it to blow them up. It was first round qualifying so i didnt care just wanted to see what the radials would do well they hooked and broke a 400hp axle . I never expected that to happen at all and no im not in a 7 second car just saying i run this track all year and for this track it was hooking thats all.

[h22 jones]

i would love to see slicks in the all motor street class.

[CHADbee]

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?288885-IMPORT-SHOWDOWN-V.OMG-ITS-HOT-AND-STICKY...JUST-THE-WAY-I-LIKES-IT-%29&p=39008498#post39008498


my pics incase you guys missed them^

[Disco Monkey]

i would love to see slicks in the all motor street class.

x2!
to who and where do we need to talk to about getting this rule change for the next race? make a thread or poll on importatlanta, gadsm, or somewhere else?

[top_speed]

x2!
to who and where do we need to talk to about getting this rule change for the next race? make a thread or poll on importatlanta, gadsm, or somewhere else?

we are in da process in sponsering the next all motor pro class.... by we i mean "Nyc 2 Atl speed company" and we spoke to a import showdown rep and we will keep every one posted

[Seven]

well ive never hooked on drag radials so i left on the stage limiter which is setup for slicks (6,000) excpecting it to blow them up. It was first round qualifying so i didnt care just wanted to see what the radials would do well they hooked and broke a 400hp axle . I never expected that to happen at all and no im not in a 7 second car just saying i run this track all year and for this track it was hooking thats all.

Congrads brotha... I dont want the thread to be about a seasonal race car v.s. a full blown drag car hooking on whatever type of tires. I 've raced many tracks and if you were to see the car slide from the 8th down you would know what Im talking about. A 400hp street car with open axles lsd or open diff is a breeze to tame v.s. a 4digit hp scaled chassie car solid rearend with a spool on slicks. Its not my first rodeo i have a bit of knowledge how much a track has been prep, dragged, sprayed, and blown and how much power to put down....
The event was great love the import scene no more attacks on the tracks preparation it was supposed to be constructive ...... lord

[josh green]

What happened with your car?

A few shitty passes trying to learn the new clutch. The last pass wasnt looking too bad then poof... Something blew compression into the crank case, I have pittled with taking it apart but pretty unmotivated at the moment. Its seems its twice as hard to take everything loose when its all covered in oil from the valve cover gasket blowing out. Anyone have a video of it?

[dsmwookie]

If you guys have questions, suggestions, or concerns about the event please PM me. Myself and a few others run the event with the help of the volunteers. Final decisions towards the rules are left up to Gadsm.org officers and a few chosen members. Feel free to discuss anything you want to address on Gadsm.org under the Import Showdown section of our website. If you need to speak with someone about the event PM Gastroker, Lord Zed or myself. Their are other officers on this board but I am unaware of screen names here. The best way to get your suggestions through are to come on Gadsm.org.

We are open to suggestions and the consensus is that people want slicks in the All Motor class.

Top_Speed, I spoke with you on the phone the other day feel free to call me with any questions. I will get you the information as promised, still re-cooperating after the event and rounding out some other projects.

[email protected]
205-401-3379
Josh

[SPOOLIN]

DSM WOOKIE, Slicks are needed in all motor

My big thing at the moment is, i need you guys to get the results put up on the site so i can get paid for contingencies!!

[dsmwookie]

Ill take care of that shortly.

[dsmwookie]

http://www.importshowdown.com/S2010-Results.html

[gump1114]

http://www.importshowdown.com/S2010-Results.html

haha love how there is a (srt4?) by my results... Yes, it is an srt-4, i was rushed at tech inspection because i got there "late". Didnt feel like writing more than it just being a neon.

[B18c1Turboed]

Since when did they pay contingencies!! Or have them that pay it

[gastroker]

Since when did they pay contingencies!! Or have them that pay it

Pretty sure he's talking about his personal sponsors pay him x amount for winning or placing in a race. Competition Clutch has that program.

[Da_unknown]

Pretty sure he's talking about his personal sponsors pay him x amount for winning or placing in a race. Competition Clutch has that program.yup thats what he is talking about it..