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Round3 - USDrift East Coast Series
Saturday, July 26th, 2008
at VIRginia International Raceway
1245 Pine Tree Road
Alton, VA 24520
434.822.7700

ADMISSION:
Either free or $10, depends on the track's policy.

DETAILS:
Round2 of the USDrift ECS is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 26th on the Patriot Course at VIRginia International Raceway, in Alton, VA. The track configuration will utilize turns 10, 9,8, and 7 (clockwise), although the practice sessions will incorporate the entire track. This event is open to all drivers of all skill level, both professional and amateur. There will be a practice session, qualifying, and top 16 tandem elimination at this event. All drivers who possess the proper safety equipment and skill level by qualifying in the top 16 will be able to compete in the tandem eliminations.

You must be an active member of the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) in order to participate in this event. You can become a member at NASA's website. Memberships are valid for one full year and include a subscription to GrassRoots Magazine (a $19.95 value), as well as several other benefits and discounts listed on their site (you will also be helping by supporting a racing organization that helps the sport of drifting).

Please refer to the 2007 USD Competition Rules and Regulations (CRR) for specific information regarding the USD competition series. Note: Several rules have changed for 2008, please read the new rulebook to ensure compliance. For any additional information on this and other USD events, please visit the USD website. This includes decal placement on the windshield. IF YOU ARE COMPETING HAVE YOUR VEHICLE NUMBER ON YOUR WINDSHIELD IN ADVANCE - NO TAPE OR SHOE POLISH!!1 Additional questions regarding this event and rules may be directed to mike@usdrift.com.
Drivers meetings are mandatory for all participants, failure to attend will forfeit your right to participate without a refund. Grounds speed limit is 10 mph and paddock speed limit is 5mph, both will be strictly enforced. Event is rain or shine.

USD SERIES POINTS:
Each 2008 USD competition will award drivers' (both professional and amateur) points based on their performance. At the end of the USD season, a series champion will be determined based on the driver with the most overall points earned this season. This event is the third of four rounds scheduled for the 2008 season.

PRO/AM
Because this event is open to both amateur and professional drivers, only the top scoring amateur drivers will receive invites to the PRO/AM Event held in conjunction with GTLive on October 3-5, 2008 at VIRginia International Raceway in Alton, VA. Approximately 4-5 invitations will be awarded at each event. Note: This number is not set in stone and is only an approximation based on driver skill level at any given event, the number can be increased or decreased based on driver performance. For more information on PRO/AM, please visit the PRO/AM website. For more information on the Formula Drift Professional Series, please visit the Formula Drift website.

REGISTRATION*:
Practice: Practice Preregistration event cost is $75 (save $50 and preregister)
Competition: Competition Preregistration event cost is $125 includes practice session (save $50 and preregister).
The deadline for preregistration is midnight on Monday, July 21st, 2008. After the deadline for preregistration, drivers may register at the event incurring a $50 late fee (pending spots are still available).

FORMAT:
Practice sessions will take place on a full track configuration. Qualifying and tandem elimination rounds will use only turns 10, 9, 8, and 7. The qualifying and tandem elimination rounds will be judged by a 3-member panel for this event. Judged criteria includes; entry speed into the turns, overall speed carried throughout the judged portion of the run, drift angle (the bigger, the better – without sacrificing speed), clipping points (apex of the turns), and use of the entire track (performed in a controlled manner). The judged sections of the track will be the same for qualifying and tandem eliminations, and will be discussed in detail at the drivers' meeting.

On tandem runs, the aforementioned factors will still be used, with the addition of the leading and following cars maintaining their respective lead or pursuit over the other driver. Passes are not required for a winning run, however, if the lead driver has gone off line and the following driver executes the pass in a safe manner or to prevent a crash, that is acceptable. The “One More Time” clause will only be used once per match-up. Extra points can be awarded to drivers at the discretion of the individual judges and may include, but are not limited to, close proximity to barriers, amount of tire smoke, tire smoke that causes a change in the following driver’s line, and if minor contact is made with an object but the drift is still maintained (i.e. bumper gently tagging a barrier on purpose and under control).

SCHEDULE:
***All drivers' meetings will be held at the drivers' registration booth located in the garage at the red barn next to the paddock.
8:00AM - Gates open for drivers, crew, and vendors only
8:30AM - Registration/Check-in
9:00AM - Technical Inspections
9:45AM - Drivers' meeting (MANDATORY)
10:00AM - Practice session/Gates open for general admission
2:00PM - Practice session ends
2:15PM - Drivers' meeting (MANDATORY)
2:30PM - Qualifying
3:45PM - Top 16 announced
4:00PM - Top 16 eliminations
5:00PM - Award ceremony
6:00PM - Gates closed

MISC:
Volunteers interested in helping out with this event, please email brian@usdrift.com. All volunteers must be 18+ years old.
Sponsorship inquiries for this event should be directed to brian@usdrift.com or call 804-545-2822.
Any event questions or concerns, please contact mike@usdrift.com.
All media requests must be sent to media@usdrift.com. All media requests are subject to approval from USD and must meet all requirements set forth in the USD Media Application found on the USD website, under forms.