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It will be my first event that i will try to start learning the craft.




Where:
Old Dominion Speedway, Manassas, Virginia
10611 DUMFRIES ROAD, MANASSAS VA. 20112
LOCATED 2 MILES SOUTH OF MANASSAS ON ROUTE 234 ACROSS FROM
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
(703)361-RACE or (703)361-7753

When:
June 6, 2004
Pricing
$50--Practice Only
$75--Practice and Competition
Purse:
$500.00 Winner take all
Gift Certificate that will cover one set of BBS wheels. ( Some of the super expensive wheels and three piece race wheels one can use the certificate for but may incur some extra cost.)
Registration
Registration is online at the following link:
US Drift National Registration
OR
You may register at the track on the day of the event but you are not guaranteed a spot as they are limited. Registration at the track will take place at the US Drift Information/Registration Booth.

Schedule
The following is a preliminary schedule. The official schedule will be posted 1 week prior to the event and be available in printed form at the track.
Old Dominion Speedway US Drift Nationals and Import Drags

Start Finish Time Group
7:30 AM Vendor Move In
9:00 AM Gates Open to General Public
8:00 AM 9:30 AM 90 Registration and Tech
9:30 AM 9:45 AM 15 Mandatory Driver's Meeting

10:00 AM 10:45 AM 45 Open Practice Group C
10:45 AM 11:30 AM 45 Open Practice Group B
11:30 AM 12:15 PM 45 Open Practice Group A
12:15 PM 1:00 PM 45 Open Practice Group C
1:00 PM 1:45 PM 45 Open Practice Group B
1:45 PM 2:30 PM 45 Open Practice Group A
2:30 PM 3:30 PM 60 USDN Single Eliminations
3:30 PM 4:30 PM 60 USDN Super 8 Tandem Battle
4:30 PM 5:00 PM 30 BBS/GRM Awards Presentation A--Car numbers 1-20
5:00 PM 6:00 PM 60 Pack Up B-Car numbers 21-40
6:00 PM 6:00 PM 0 Gates Close C--Car numbers 41-60
USDN --All competitors registered for US Drift National Competition

Other Activities
There is also an 8th mile import drag event that is occurring.
Registration is at the track only.
Drag racing fee is $25
Cash awards will be given by class. Please contact Old Dominion Speedway for details regarding the Import Drags Old Dominion Speedway


Car Preparation and safety tech
Competition preparations are open.

Safety Tech will be done at the track. It is expected that all participants review the following check sheet prior to bringing one's car to the event.
Making sure your car is track ready is your responsibility.
WHEELS & TIRES
_______condition of tire
_______all lug nuts present & tight
_______no hubcaps or beauty rings
STEERING & SUSPENSION
_______wheel bearings-front
_______wheel bearings-rear
_______steering play
ENGINE
_______fluid leaks (oil, fuel, water)
_______radiator overflow
_______radiator hoses (condition)
_______battery secured (no bungees)
_______terminals covered
BRAKES
_______pedal pressure
_______fluid level
_______lines (condition)
_______brake lights
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
_______roll bars in open cars
_______seat belts or harness
_______helmet (Snell 95 or newer)
_______covered battery inside cockpit
MISCELLANEOUS
_______Gas cap secured
_______No wires exposed
_______Seats bolted tight
HAVE READY AT TRACK:
-Affix numbers on both sides of car at least 10 inches tall of a contrasting color. Grassroots Motorsports number plates are required and will be provided as part of your your welcome pack.
-No loose objects in car or trunk. Remove spare tire, jack, floor mats, dash mats, paper, etc.
-A tech/group sticker placed on top center of windshield.
-All exposed lights covered with tape, except brake lights.
-A nomex suit is highly recommended but not required.

Roll Cages or Roll Bars are not required but are recommended unless the car is a convertible, in which case the roll bar must satify the following requirements

All open cars should have a roll bar installed to help protect the occupant(s) from injury
during a roll-over. The roll bar should be able to withstand the compressional forces
involved in supporting the full weight of the car. The roll bar’s main hoop should extend
the full width of the car (except certain cars that have been approved by NASA). The
main hoop shall be one continuous piece with smooth bends and no evidence of
crimping or wall failure shall be present (i.e. should be Mandrel bends). All welds should
be of the highest possible quality, with full penetration . All cars with roll
bars are required to have adequate roll bar according to the following:
All roll cage surfaces that may come in contact with the driver shall be padded with highdensity
padding such as Ethafoam or Ensolite. It is recommended that padding meeting
SFI specification 45.1 be used.. In cases
where the driver’s head may come in contact with the roll bar should the seatback fail, a
seatback brace is required in conformance with the following: crash. A plate should be used to distribute the load. No bolts, corners, or sharp objects
should be placed is such a manner that could lead to a possible puncture of the driver in
a high impact crash. Proper design and installation is crucial to safety and it is
recommend that the driver employ the services of a professional race car builder for this,
as well as all other vehicle safety items. An exception may be made for those seats
homologated to, and mounted in accordance, with FIA 8855-1999 standards. Those
seats that qualify for the aforementioned exception must conform to the entire FIA 8855-
1999 set of regulations. This includes a mandatory seat replacement of any seat more
than five (5) years old. Please reference the FIA regulations. http://www.fia.com/. The material and
minimums are as follows:
Vehicle weight DOM or ERW
Under 2000 lbs. 1.50" x .120”
2001 - 3500 lbs. 1.75" x .120"
Over 3500 lbs. 2.00" x .120"
Vehicle weight Alloy (CM)
Under 1500 lbs. 1.375" x .095”
1501 - 2500 lbs. 1.625" x .095"
Over 2500 lbs. 2.000" x .095"


For further information please go to www.usdrift.com or email [email protected]

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"To establish the sports car, you have to race it," Zora Arkus-Duntov