Atlanta/Macon/Savannah/Columbia Import Vs. Domestic Shootout

[streeteg]

Whats up IA. Ive been a member of ia for a while but i haven't been very active. i live in augusta ga which is pretty much a central location between atlanta, macon, savannah and columbia, sc. split second performance along with some of the area shops has decided that we would like to host a import vs. domestic drag competition as well as a car show the first weekend in april. this is going to cost quite a bit of money and the purpose of this blog is to get some imput/feedback on the turnout we could expect. we think augusta is a prime location because it is smack in the middle of four other major cities. we want to hold this event with only street legal cars with the first day being an open race day and the second day for grudge matches. We will also have a dyno challenge and swap meet. Again the purpose of this thread is to see who would be interested in coming as well as to see what kind of turn out we could expect to see before we invest the money into the event. We would appreciate that if you were interested that you would reply to this thread in any way even if it as simple as typing interested so we could move forward with the next steps. We honestly believe this could be a huge event because of the central location. Thanks IA hope to see you all in April!

[streeteg]

Come on people this is a great chance to meet different people from all over georgia and south carolina and just have fun!

[00CelicaGT]

where is the event goin to be held.

[streeteg]

The event will be held at Daniel Field, a local airport

[iloveboost]

The event will be held at Daniel Field, a local airport

How long is the air strip?

[street-crx]

hey i saw that airport the strip is like 3/4 of a mile hey streeteg are you boosted that k20 yet are you ready for me i will be there!

[street-crx]

what type of draging are you guys going to do ????

[streeteg]

we were thinking about doin bracket races but we've changed our minds and have pretty much decided to just do open street races with arm dropping and the finish beam. and the strip is about 3/4 of a mile but we're only gonna do 1/4 mile drag for safety precautions. our main objective is to have fun but also to keep it safe

[00CelicaGT]

this sound like it might be alotta fun. now is this geared more towards car wit like 300+HP, cuz im not down for getting my ass handed me by a vett in my hatch. so my ? to u is will the cars some wat be evenly matched? i say somewat cuz u know someone is going to lie so they can whip on everyone and win.

[spoon91]

Hey Teg this sounds Great to Me Bro.

I'm sure I can get most of My crew to roll with Me.
There is a good 8 or 9 of Us who would Love to Race/Show and it seems like it well be Fun
I wound most likely just show My Car because I'm not much for Drag
My Love is for SCCA (AutoCross) but 90% of My Boys dig the $hit out of a good 1/4 mile.

So count Us in Bro and good Luck with it all!!!

[streeteg]

the drag is goin to be open to anyone with a street legal car, but we do plan on the first day being an open race day and the second day for grudge matches where people can pick there races and we'll have some sort of sign up for that. If the turnout is good for this first event is good the airport will allow us to do it again and next time they'll give us both airstrips and we plan on having an autocross course as well as a drift course

[Oz10]

Sounds like a great idea! Keep us posted!

[ekim81]

how far is the drive from atlanta to augusta? i might be interested.

[mr.koupe]

this could be good !

[streeteg]

Augusta is a central location to atlanta, columbia, savannah and macon.

Atlanta = @ 1hr 45 min.

Columbia = 1 hr

Macon = 1hr 30 min

savannah = 1 hr 45 min

[00CelicaGT]

ok im covinced... count me in.

[-S Double C-]

this sound like it might be alotta fun. now is this geared more towards car wit like 300+HP, cuz im not down for getting my ass handed me by a vett in my hatch. so my ? to u is will the cars some wat be evenly matched? i say somewat cuz u know someone is going to lie so they can whip on everyone and win.

im down for handing a few vettes there ass!

[B18c1Turboed]

Will there be payouts for drag racing? If so how much?

[Just_CHill]

I like this idea. Did you say this is planned to be scheduled in April?

[street-crx]

i think if it a street style event the only pay out will be gambling on there with others well i lease i hope so right teg????

[B18c1Turboed]

Screw that, too far of a drive for me!! go Idea tough!

[B18c1Turboed]

Atlanta to Agusta is
148 mi – about 2 hours 23 mins

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=...-8&sa=N&tab=wl

[NevrNufTorq]

sounds like fun keep us posted if this pans out. could be alot of fun and i know a bunch of domestic guys that'd really go for some drag fun on the drop of the hand

[blaknoize]

Yea, but if u break down just outside of, whatever county that is, and ur Metro dont work and the guys u roll wit are asscheeks and just leave u there. Then... that 148miles sucks!!! I broke down twice like that out there.

[B18c1Turboed]

Yea, but if u break down just outside of, whatever county that is, and ur Metro dont work and the guys u roll wit are asscheeks and just leave u there. Then... that 148miles sucks!!! I broke down twice like that out there.

Im sure you can find the same kind of racing local. no reason to drive 150 miles just too run alot v8 cars.

[streeteg]

it only takes 1 hr and 45 min. we go to nopi every year and it takes us @ 1 hr 45 min. and thats only goin about 7-10 mph over. but you are right you could find some local races but im tired of racing the same cars every day. im tryin to bring different cars from different areas for a new experience. as far as breaking down your right it could happen but that could happen anywhere at anytime.

[Just_CHill]

When is this event going to be held?

[tj1986c]

Sounds like a great idea to me!!

[00CelicaGT]

im down for handing a few vettes there ass!

well can i barrow ur car for a few passes so i can know how it feels to whipp on a vett or 2. cuz my DOHC ZC aint gonna cut it, maybe if it is a race to the 60ft. mark then i might win.

[streeteg]

the event is going to be held the 5th and the 6th of april. gt you can borrow it but im gonna need some kind of deposit because theres a lot of money tied up in that car! But one thing I want you all to understand is that its an open race day and you race whatever you want if u got a DOHC ZC you dont have to race a vette you pick your race

[Just_CHill]

Good, April 5 & 6 is good for me. I'll be there.

[1.8turbin75]

you can count me in.

[01Focusguy]

Sounds like fun to me!

[SixSquared]

I'm down so long as it's not the weekend of April 5... 4ngiefest is in Stone Mountain that weekend. But to the OP... make some calls, get some event sponsors, and get the ball rollin on this!

[Night Ridaz]

sounds like a plan to me i hope i can get my rex together to go out there and its really not that far of a drive it seems long going there but coming back is quick idk y. I think this is a really good idea about time someone has came up with an event that is acutally street and on a airstrip hella cool im down if i have those days off.

[honda4life]

sounds good to me im there.

[lexx]

I'll ride out there if my teg is out of the paintshop in time.

[Ran]

Hells yeah, my Yaris is gonna whoop up on Mustangs!

[DieselNuts]

I would be down to spectate. My G35 isn't anything impressive...

[00CelicaGT]

the event is going to be held the 5th and the 6th of april. gt you can borrow it but im gonna need some kind of deposit because theres a lot of money tied up in that car! But one thing I want you all to understand is that its an open race day and you race whatever you want if u got a DOHC ZC you dont have to race a vette you pick your race

ok kool ill give u the keys to my hatch, it's got DOHC ZC, KYB GR-2's, skunk2 springs, neuspeed upper strut brace, home made rear sturt brace, honda fit wheels, neuspeed front sway bar, pacesetter header (wrapped). 6pnt rollcage, 1 seat, dashboard, NRG 4 pnt harness.

^^^is this a good enough deposit