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TRUENOCOUPE · 04-19-2007, 03:01 PM

Help us spread the words. Tell everyone! Business owner, Parents, anyone! We would really appreciate it.

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KEEP MOTORSPORTS ALIVE. KEEP DRIFTING ALIVE.

There is a direct threat to motorsports here in Northern California. The Board of Supervisors of Alameda County is considering a ban the sport of Drifting at Altamont Motorsports Park. Their rationale for this is the perception that drifting is about street racing, drugs, side-shows and gangs… a perception we have always had to fight. Well, here’s our chance to show Alameda County (and the national media) that we are NOT associated with any of these items. Here is our chance to announce that drifting is a legitimate sport that is enjoyed by lawyers, students, engineers, truck drivers, store owners – every possible segment of the community, as well as by women and men.

In the 30+ drifting events previously held in the Bay Area over the last three years, not once have the Police been involved; not once has any driver been seriously injured on the track; and, not once has any controlled/uncontrolled substance been used at any event. It is apparent that Alameda County is unfairly profiling the drifting community. We are being discriminated due to race, age, and gender. Simply because over 80% of our enthusiasts are minorities, young and male, we are classified as "a threat" to the community. In some ways, this is exactly the same “profile” that was applied to drag racers in the 1960’s… which is now an internationally recognized, multi-billion dollar segment of the motorsports community.

Any of us can attest that if Alameda County is successful in banning drifting at Altamont Motorsports Park, it will provide conditions that could do tremendous damage throughout Northern California. Parents, police officers, drift drivers, educators, and business owners agree that if drifting is ban from Altamont Motorsports Park, it will create a condition in the Bay Area that will actually promote illegal street racing and promote other unsafe activities by young people. If drifting is not allowed, where will young drivers practice drifting, road racing, or other forms of motorsports around the Bay Area? And then, what’s next to go? Road racing? Skateboarding? Street rods?

Drifting is yet another form of motorsport in which anyone with an interest can enjoy their love of cars, speed, competition, etc. Altamont Motorsports Park and its new owners have, over the course of the last year, provided us a safe and controlled means to practice and compete. THEY NEED YOUR SUPPORT! OUR SPORT NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT! We need your support to show Alameda County that this is important to us, to the business community, and to our local communities.

How to help:

Send a letter, or fax or e-mail to:
Alameda County Planning Department
224 W. Winton, Room 111
Hayward, CA 94544

e-Mail: [email protected]
Fax: 510-785-8793

Mr. Chris Bazar, Planning Director, is a GOOD GUY and a friend to drifters and Altamont Motorsports Park… so don’t take your frustration out on him! Instead, be supportive and positive. In your letter or e-mail, tell Alameda County about your professional background. Tell them how drifting keeps you off the streets. Tell them how safe and controlled the sport is. Tell them how much money you spend (especially in Alameda County) supporting businesses that support drifting and Altamont Motorsports Park. Tell them how you obey traffic rules when traveling to or from Altamont Motorsports Park.

All letters, e-mails and faxes MUST be received by Alameda County by 5:00pm Monday, April 23.

More info at www.driftbattle.org

darius_tii · 04-19-2007, 04:13 PM

Dang
we have to go thru this whole thing again ?? Mannn
they needa get off of us and move on
Ill help out to the best i can
THANKS
darius

TRUENOCOUPE · 04-19-2007, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by darius_tii

Dang
we have to go thru this whole thing again ?? Mannn
they needa get off of us and move on
Ill help out to the best i can
THANKS
darius

yeah if you can ask your pop to write and email or something.

We're also heading to the hearing on the 24th, if your pops wants to go. He's more welcome.

A Spec Products · 04-19-2007, 04:58 PM

I just wrote an email to Chris.

Hope that helps the cause.

It's the bad apples and ignorance that hurt the scene.

cfrost · 04-19-2007, 05:26 PM

email sent

everyone should send one--even if it's short

show support!

azndoc · 04-19-2007, 05:42 PM

email sent

hopefully it won't fall upon deaf ears. GL

yaba94070 · 04-19-2007, 05:53 PM

i'll write an email right now...
i will see if i can make it to the hearing 2, whats the detail on the hearing...
is anyone going up from the bay???

TRUENOCOUPE · 04-19-2007, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by yaba94070

i'll write an email right now...
i will see if i can make it to the hearing 2, whats the detail on the hearing...
is anyone going up from the bay???

Yeah we're planning on going out there.

We actually don't want too many people because it might work against us.

hsoj_v · 04-19-2007, 07:56 PM

So first they want us to keep it off the streets now they're trying to kick us out the track.

blu808 · 04-19-2007, 09:24 PM

It doesnt make any sense. If drifting on the track gets shut down then there will be many more accidents and people racing on the street.

Andrew Bohan · 04-19-2007, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by hsoj_v

So first they want us to keep it off the streets now they're trying to kick us out the track.

they just want us to not do it at all.

adrift707 · 04-19-2007, 09:43 PM

But that wont happen.....or will it? NOOOO

Dousan_PG · 04-19-2007, 10:55 PM

i emailed them

less talk more action ladies
send in your emails!
short or long just do it!
more the better!!
give me a reason to go to norcal
because slow drivers and weird ass hour car pool lanes dont cut it for me.

adrift707 · 04-19-2007, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

i emailed them

less talk more action ladies
send in your emails!
short or long just do it!
more the better!!
give me a reason to go to norcal
because slow drivers and weird ass hour car pool lanes dont cut it for me.

Already did, jus gotta wait now and hope these guys take care of us. Jus let us know what to do.

Rayne · 04-19-2007, 11:24 PM

E-mail sent.

tknbkthrsdy4anfg · 04-19-2007, 11:24 PM

Sent mine too!
Long live drifting!

gameeffect · 04-20-2007, 01:21 AM

are they against formula d also?

**mrmephistopheles** · 04-20-2007, 01:22 AM

I emailed.

snappy · 04-20-2007, 01:47 AM

E-mail sent!!!

I_DID_SILVIA · 04-20-2007, 02:15 AM

email sent we needa stick together DRIFTER PRIDE!!!!!! come my brothers and we shall over come this beast that threatens our great society lol

Andrew Bohan · 04-20-2007, 02:42 AM

i tried to leave my two cents but i left a whole dollar.

bustav13t · 04-20-2007, 06:01 AM

The Board of Supervisors of Alameda County needs to fire whoever fetches them these inaccurate information. It's pretty funny, if they ban drifting at the motorsports park, people are gonna just have to go back on the streets, simple but they seem to not get it.

"Their rationale for this is the perception that drifting is about street racing, drugs, side-shows and gangs… a perception we have always had to fight."
-When did drugs get involved with drifting? Our dilemna is drugs or 91 octane?? hard decision.. haha j/m

LocalStreetHero · 04-20-2007, 12:34 PM

Email sent. I can't go thru this again!
One of my main arguments/ points of the email was how I wouldn't revert to street drifting, I'd rather use the money i have set aside to spend on norcal drifting elsewhere (socal). Just hoping something gets to the right person to make the right decision. Keep the emails going!!

Irukandji · 04-20-2007, 12:37 PM

email sent 1

Raziel · 04-20-2007, 01:09 PM

email sent.

Just wanted to say thanks to all the ppl who sent emails who are not directly effected by this. Like the people in so-cal and other states who have drifting.

jrmiller84 · 04-20-2007, 01:14 PM

I'm not from Socal, but I'd like to help. Think it's even worth it for one of us south-eastern peeps to give our $.02? Guess it really shouldn't matter, an opinion is valid no matter where it's from.

*kognition* · 04-20-2007, 01:22 PM

That sucks.
You guys in NorCal need to put a bum rush crew together and hunt the bad seeds down. Since GAYCAR is adding drifting to their menu, it will be interesting to see how people perceive drifting when there is a big TIDE logo on a drift car.

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Originally Posted by TRUENOCOUPE

Help us spread the words. Tell everyone! Business owner, Parents, anyone! We would really appreciate it.

Dousan_PG · 04-20-2007, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrmiller84

I'm not from Socal, but I'd like to help. Think it's even worth it for one of us south-eastern peeps to give our $.02? Guess it really shouldn't matter, an opinion is valid no matter where it's from.

hells yes
i know matt petty (clubloose, NJ) sent his email

SUPPORT!! thats what drifting is all about! helping our friends out

leonb2004 · 04-20-2007, 01:41 PM

Email sent.
East coast has you guys' back!

This is bigger than norcal.... stop the drifting ban before it spreads to YOUR hometown.

jrmiller84 · 04-20-2007, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

hells yes
i know matt petty (clubloose, NJ) sent his email

SUPPORT!! thats what drifting is all about! helping our friends out

Sent, sent, and sent

04-19-2007, 04:13 PM	#2
darius_tii Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NorCal San Jose Posts: 552 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Dang we have to go thru this whole thing again ?? Mannn they needa get off of us and move on Ill help out to the best i can THANKS darius __________________ http://wolfreign.wordpress.com *Darius*

04-19-2007, 04:58 PM	#4
A Spec Products Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Socal! Off 60/605 Posts: 7,256 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	I just wrote an email to Chris. Hope that helps the cause. It's the bad apples and ignorance that hurt the scene. __________________ A SPEC PRODUCTS CORP AME Wheels, Advan, ARC, Gram Lights, Nardi, Personal, Recaro, Works Bell, Work Wheels, Volk Racing, 5Zigen, & more! 626.618.1100 x 103 / aim: aspectuan Advertiser's Specials! Read / Give Feedback! Please Rate Us!

04-19-2007, 05:26 PM	#5
cfrost Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orange, CA Age: 35 Posts: 924 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	email sent everyone should send one--even if it's short show support! __________________

04-19-2007, 05:53 PM	#7
yaba94070 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Redwood City Posts: 536 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	i'll write an email right now... i will see if i can make it to the hearing 2, whats the detail on the hearing... is anyone going up from the bay??? __________________ one 2 many 240's and I just keep coming back for more

04-19-2007, 07:56 PM	#9
hsoj_v Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 35 Posts: 84 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So first they want us to keep it off the streets now they're trying to kick us out the track. __________________

04-19-2007, 05:42 PM	#6
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	email sent hopefully it won't fall upon deaf ears. GL

04-19-2007, 09:24 PM	#10
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	It doesnt make any sense. If drifting on the track gets shut down then there will be many more accidents and people racing on the street. __________________

04-19-2007, 09:43 PM	#12
adrift707 Join Date: May 2004 Location: American Canyon Age: 34 Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	But that wont happen.....or will it? NOOOO __________________ FC driver on 240 forum...mmm goodness

04-19-2007, 10:55 PM	#13
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 42 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	i emailed them less talk more action ladies send in your emails! short or long just do it! more the better!! give me a reason to go to norcal because slow drivers and weird ass hour car pool lanes dont cut it for me. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

04-19-2007, 11:24 PM	#15
Rayne Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 676 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Rayne Feedback Score: 0 reviews	E-mail sent. __________________ Do need the Factory Service Manual? Click here.

04-20-2007, 01:21 AM	#17
gameeffect Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: san jose, ca Posts: 244 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	are they against formula d also? __________________ Allen

04-20-2007, 02:15 AM	#20
I_DID_SILVIA Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: inland empire FOO! aka RIVERSIDE ca Posts: 81 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	email sent we needa stick together DRIFTER PRIDE!!!!!! come my brothers and we shall over come this beast that threatens our great society lol

04-20-2007, 02:42 AM	#21
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Location: Location Posts: 8,330 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i tried to leave my two cents but i left a whole dollar.

04-20-2007, 06:01 AM	#22
bustav13t Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ontario, Socal Posts: 244 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The Board of Supervisors of Alameda County needs to fire whoever fetches them these inaccurate information. It's pretty funny, if they ban drifting at the motorsports park, people are gonna just have to go back on the streets, simple but they seem to not get it. "Their rationale for this is the perception that drifting is about street racing, drugs, side-shows and gangs… a perception we have always had to fight." -When did drugs get involved with drifting? Our dilemna is drugs or 91 octane?? hard decision.. haha j/m

04-20-2007, 12:34 PM	#23
LocalStreetHero Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SacramentO Age: 36 Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Email sent. I can't go thru this again! One of my main arguments/ points of the email was how I wouldn't revert to street drifting, I'd rather use the money i have set aside to spend on norcal drifting elsewhere (socal). Just hoping something gets to the right person to make the right decision. Keep the emails going!! __________________ herofilms.blogspot.com twitter.com/localstreethero

04-20-2007, 12:37 PM	#24
Irukandji Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Compton Posts: 4,268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	email sent 1

04-20-2007, 01:09 PM	#25
Raziel Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kali - San Jose Age: 37 Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	email sent. Just wanted to say thanks to all the ppl who sent emails who are not directly effected by this. Like the people in so-cal and other states who have drifting. __________________ 89 Snow white pearl GP Sports FC3S TII 94 Brilliant Black PEP-FD3S sold 2/10/07

04-20-2007, 01:14 PM	#26
jrmiller84 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gainesville, FL Age: 36 Posts: 1,021 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: jrmiller84 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I'm not from Socal, but I'd like to help. Think it's even worth it for one of us south-eastern peeps to give our $.02? Guess it really shouldn't matter, an opinion is valid no matter where it's from. __________________ BitDestroyer.com

04-20-2007, 01:41 PM	#29
leonb2004 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: AL Posts: 71 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Email sent. East coast has you guys' back! This is bigger than norcal.... stop the drifting ban before it spreads to YOUR hometown.

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