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Elite Audio of Spartanburg, SC is pleased to bring you a show that has been in the making for over 2 years. The show will take place the weekend of August 9th, 2008 at the Spartanburg EXPO Center, 6665 Pottery Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29303. This is a multi-faceted automotive and lifestyle event for everyone. We have arranged for two major Car Audio Sanctioning Body IASCA and MECA to host a Regional Level Show. Aside from the Sound-Off contests, there will also be a HUGE Car Show. The car show has classes for imports, domestics, hot rods and trucks. Outside will be a DRIFT event (Saturday Only) Inside the 100,000 square foot EXPO Center, you will see some of the latest offerings from some of the best audio and performance companies in the industry.
For more information regarding the car show portion of the event, please go to EliteSummerNationals.com or visit their myspace page at myspace.com/elitesummernationals


Elite Audio & Drift411 presents:
Elite Summer Nationals Car Show and Drift Competition
August 9th, 2008 - Drift Practice & Competition
Venue:
Spartanburg Expo Center
6655 Pottery Rd, Spartanburg
Spartenburg, SC
(864) 576-7266

Image of venue:
coming soon.


Deadline is Midnight Wednesday August 6th
All Drivers get free access into the car show.

Registration= $83.00
To Pre-register , Click here -->
PLEASE INCLUDE DRIVER'S FULL NAME & HIS/HER CONTACT INFO AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAYPAL ORDER FORM!!
Late Registration/Day Of Event = $125.00

Passengers: $10 Must be at leat 16 years of age. HELMET REQUIRED and NOT PROVIDED. Must pay at gate. Cash Only.
Show Cost: $10 per day
Kids under 12: FREE ACCOMPANIED BY ADULT. LIMIT 2 PER ADULT


You can pre-register** by:
(a.)clicking the "buy now" button above
(b.)sending the appropriate amount via PayPal to [email protected]
(c.)sending payment in the form of a cashier's check or money order to:
Chris Woods
205 Cody Lane Apt. H
Aiken, SC 29803
(please mail payment in advance with adequate travel time prior to pre-registration deadline).
(d.)you can register at the track on the day of the event. If you choose the latter, however, you are not guaranteed a spot and will also be charged an event day penalty. Only pre-registered drivers are guaranteed a spot.



* There will be a 40 DRIVER MAX
* ALL DRIVERS NEED TO ARRIVE BETWEEN 8:30AM - 9:00AM. If you are paid and do not arrive by 9:00AM, your registration will not be accepted. This will be 100% enforced.
* Event is rain or shine.
* Please have all required forms printed, completed and in hand at the time of registration.(see below)
* Review US Drift's Competition Rules and Rugulations prior to registering.
* You must be 18 to drive by yourself. If you are a licensed driver under 18 and would like to participate, you must have a parent or guardian present with ID to sign the minor waiver.Maximum number of drivers for this event is 40.
* A valid state issued driver's license will be required when checking in at the event registration booth.



Tech Inspection [PDF]
Driver Bio [PDF]
Waiver [PDF]
NASA Minor Waiver [PDF] (if applicable)


Tentative Schedule
8:30AM: Registration/Technical Inspections
9:30AM: Mandatory Driver Meeting (DO NOT BE LATE IF YOU PLAN ON DRIVING)
9:45AM: Course walk through
10:00AM: Group A Practice Session 1
10:30AM: Group B Practice Session 1
11:00AM: Group C Practice Session 1
11:30AM: Group A Practice Session 2
12:00PM: Group B Practice Session 2
12:30PM: Group C Practice Session 2
1:00PM: Group A Practice Session 3
1:30PM: Group B Practice Session 3
2:00PM: Group C Practice Session 3
2:30PM: Group A Practice Session 4
3:00PM: Group B Practice Session 4
3:30PM: Group C Practice Session 4
4:00PM: Group A Practice Session 5
4:30PM: Group B Practice Session 5
5:00PM: Group C Practice Session 5
5:30PM: End Practice
5:45PM: Qualifying Runs
7:00PM: Top 16 "Sudo" Tandem Runs
8:00PM: Award Ceremony Inside.
8:00PM - Till: Open Practice.
9:00PM - Clean up/ Shut down


Show Times:
SATURDAY 10AM-9PM



** Pending Number of entries **
1st Place: $150.00
2nd Place: $100.00
3rd Place: $50.00



* Please take your car in the paddock area and prep your car for inspection.
* Once prepped for inspection, place your Tech Inspection sheet on your windsheild (under a windshield wiper) and proceed to the registration table. Please do not work on your car while it is being inspected.
* At the registration table, you will turn in your waiver, receive your car number, driver packet and wrist band.
* Return to your vehicle and verify that it passed tech. This will be indicated by a neon colored sticker in the top-passenger side windshield.
* If you car failed tech, the reasoning for it will be written or indicated on your Tech Sheet. Please correct the problem and reapply the Tech Sheet to your windshield. The Tech Inspector will come back to your vehicle to double check your corrections and give your car Tech Approval (if applicable).
* Once your vehicle has passed tech, please wait for drivers meeting.

**All passengers should sign up at the registration table where they will receive a wristband and proper instructions.**



A passenger is defined, as any participant possessing the proper wristband or credential, riding in a moving vehicle while on track, yet is not in physical control of that vehicle. USD and NASA Instructors are not considered passengers for the purpose of this section. All passengers must be at least 18 years old. Minors that are participants in the event should not be a passenger, unless riding with an instructor, for the purposes of instruction.
The ability to take a passenger on-track is a revocable privilege, not a right, and may not be allowed at certain events.

* Passengers must use the same safety equipment and attire as required of the driver.
* Passengers should not be allowed in vehicles where they are sitting near or below obstructions that may pin, trap them, or cause other possible harm.
* Passengers are not allowed to possess a camera at any given time, in any car, unless an Instructor is driving.
* Passengers should not commit any action as to cause interference or distraction of the driver or any other drivers.
* Passengers should keep their arms and hands inside the vehicle at all times.
* Passengers are not permitted to place any part of their bodies, such as their hands, in any area that is between any roll bar/cage tubing and the body panels of the interior. Doing so may result in crushed limbs. Enforcement of this rule is the responsibility of the driver.
* Passengers are not allowed in open-top cars that do not provide adequate roll bar protection for the passenger side of the car (i.e. an original Shelby Cobra).


[Pics from previous Elite Summer National show can be find here]


All media applications must be submitted at least 1 week prior to the event and can be completed via the following link:
Drift411 2007 Media Credential Application - Practice [Word Doc]
Fill out and email to [email protected] and/or [email protected] at least one week prior to the event.

All media related individuals must be at least 18 years of age, wear closed toed shoes, be accompanied by a spotter, and have signed all necessary waivers prior to gaining access on track. They must follow all rules set forth by the venue and Drift411; in addition to obeying all event officials, course workers, and venue personnel. Drift411 reserves the right to deny or revoke media passes at any given time. All persons receiving a media pass must follow all officials, venue, and event rules regarding safety and procedures.


Ask for the Elite Summer Nationals room rate. These rooms/rates will be held only until July 31st.

Howard Johnson Express (same exit)
6690 Pottery Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29303
1-800-575-0138 Local # 1-864-576-0042

Relax Express Inn (same exit)
6765 Pottery Rd.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
864-587-0129

Quality Inn (same exit)
2070 New Cut Rd.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
1-800-424-6423 Local # 1-864-576-2992

Days Inn ( same exit)
101 Outlet Rd.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
1-864-576-7300

Radisson Hotel (2 miles away)
9027 Fairforest Rd.
Spartanburg, SC 29301
Local # 1-864-574-2111

Country Hearth Inn (2 miles away)
200 International Dr.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Local # 1-864-576-5220


Any person or persons engaging in an unsafe or inappropriate behavior on or off the track as deemed by the event organizers, track officials, and/or venue, will not be tolerated. Failure to follow any of the aforementioned rules will result in such individuals being removed from the premises without refund and depending on the severity of the incident, possible banishment from any other Drift411 and their affiliates events.


*Drift411 reserves the right to change any information regarding the website, event details, rules, schedule, and/or any other related information at any time with or without notice. In addition, Drift411 may revise these terms of use at any time by updating the website. We do not review sites linked to or from our site and disclaim all responsibility for their content. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy of any map or direction presented on our website.


Elite Audio
Studio Rhoad
FemaleRacingNews
Slide-Style
ProjectGirlDrifter
Gran Turismo East
US Drift
National Auto Sport Association (NASA)


Sponsorship
* Sponsor Banner Placement starts at $40/per banner (Sponsor provides banner)
**Vendor Space will be available for only $100 a booth

Volunteers/Workers:
If you would like to Volunteer, we would love the help, contact Chad Copeland via the following contact avenues: [email protected]
404.936.7007
AIM: chadmk4
Skype: chadcopeland

Questions or concerns regarding this event, may be directed to [email protected] or [email protected] or by going to http://www.drift411.com
For concerns/questions concerning sponsorship please contact Chad Copeland at [email protected]

(as posted on drift411 by Rhoad Racing)

SR2Zero

Kickass event. Been the past two years, been great. I'll be there.... wish I could drift in it.. Oh well. Car still down.

Who else is going?

d0pe240

i'll be there to watch.

Pank

7:00PM: Top 16 "Sudo" Tandem Runs


what do you mean by "Sudo"?

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SR2Zero

Lol I doubt he even knows.

Thats just a copy paste thats on every local forum/site.

Pank

i'm assuming he means "pseudo"

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high performance driveway photography

zenki s14---v8 fc rx7
my crappy flickr page (drift cars whoo)

scsx4

I cant wait for this event!! I'll be there watching (and riding

There are only 8 Spots left for drifting!!! So go sign up to secure your spot!!
This event is coming up quick!

drift Kid

3 more day to sign up for 83 bucks or pay 150 day of the event and also not that much spot left open.. gonna be a dope ass event!

drift Kid

short clip of me at the event.

YouTube - Eddie at Drift411 Elite Drift Challenge 2008

enjoy!