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    Default Import Showdown Spring 2005 April 3rd @ SDR

    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
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    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!
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    Is anyone from the website , well any people that stay in the duluth area going

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    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.

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    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.
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    we are riding out on Sun - if anyone wants to go down with us PM me!

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    yea im going sunday just trying to see if my roommates want to come

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    I will be there.

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    Hey guys, I'll be there...just fyi

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    I'll be there, but not in the Supra
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    Quote Originally Posted by chnco
    I'll be there, but not in the Supra
    Runnin' the DSM?
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    btt

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    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.
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    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.

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    I just preregistered. I'm looking forward to bringing the supra down on sunday.

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    ia.com will be there.

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    I pre-registered today as well. Looking forward to this Sunday.
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    im going too. hope my car gets tuned b4 then dammit. Silviadriftr is of my car.

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    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!
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    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?

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    3 yellows then green

    click click click go

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    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.
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    Anyone rollin out from Lilburn or Lawrenceville??

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    ^ ya... don't know when/where yet though

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    i'm rolling out of norcross , is anyone else?

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    Ight, thanks...i think I'm leavin saturday evening

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    Any idea when the event ends?
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    Quote Originally Posted by clean2draccord
    Any idea when the event ends?
    5-5:30ish
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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greddypacked
    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!!!!!!!!!

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    What is the tech card? Do you have to have it to race or run or what? I've never heard of it before.
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    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.
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    Thanks to everyone who came and supported the event. It was a huge success and the turnout was beyond what we expected!
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