The Import Showdown returns for the Spring 2005 event, Sunday April 3rd. The Import Showdown is the southeast's hottest non-profit, club sponsored drag day event. Over the past few years we have been averaging over $1800 in cash payouts, $1000 in giveaways. The event also averages 100 racers and well over 300 spectators of nearly every make and model vehicle, including asian, european, and even domestics! The event occurs twice a year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall. The event is 100% non-profit, all money earned from the event is turned right back into the event. The event is put on by volunteers and officers of GA DSM.

The Import Showdown combines true, heads up elimination competitions with open runs/test and tune passes. No bracket racing or ET based classes here, this is true heads up racing. The event is aimed squarely at the sportsman drag racer. In addition to our competitions, nearly half of the day is open for test and tune passes. The event is open to any car or bike that meets the track safety requirements. Competitions rules are seperate, however, anyone can join in the open run/test and tune passes.

We are building on the fun and success of the Fall 2004 event! It was an absolute blast. And we're expecting this one to be even better. The variety of cars at the previous event was unbelievable: DSMs, EVOs, WRX/STi, Starquests, 3000GT/Stealths, Supras, 300ZXs, Hondas, G35/350Z, Neon SRT4s, Mazdas, Benz, BMWs, & many more.

For 2005 event you can expect: More giveaways, more great racing, exhibition passes, plus numerous vendor booths, as well as a host of other activities. We're giving away great prizes like dyno runs, TShirts, gift certificates, parts, Grassroots Motorsports issues and subscriptions, and more! This is all in addition to our cash payouts for competitions!

For more information, plus pictures and videos from 2004, visit the official site: http://www.importshowdown.com

Here are the details:

Import Showdown 2005 Presented By Batlground Engineering
What: Drag Racing, Competitions and Test and Tune/Open Runs
Where: Silver Dollar Raceway, Reynolds GA
When: April 3rd, 2005 - Gates open 10am, racing starts at 11am
Cost: $10 gate entry (race or watch), $20 tech cards (to race) - Tech cards are available for $15 by pre-registering.
Who: Event is open to anyone, import or domestic. Competitions rules are seperate. Any car or bike that meets the track safety standards are welcome to come out, run, and join in the open runs.
More info: http://www.importshowdown.com

In addition we're having a Dyno Day and Cookout Saturday April 2nd at Killer Performance presented by Maconracers.org. This event is part of the weekend of activities for the Import Showdown!

We would like to thank our sponsors:

Batlground Engineering
Twisted Tuning
O'Brien Mitsubishi
Subaru of Gwinnett
Top Speed
ImportAtlanta.com
DSM Concepts
Evolution Autodesign
Maconracers.org
Killer Performance

 

Can't wait. This time I'm gonna finish in the money!

 

Sweet. Should be a blast like always.

 

Anymore Evos comming out this time? There were 4 of us there last time. I should be able to improve on my time since I had some work done at Top speed.

 

I know Top Speed is coming (they're a sponsor) and there are at least 2 in the Macon area that are coming. So there will at least be 4 like last year. I'm expecting more will be there this year.

 

I might go..

 

Sweet, Giovanni just pre-registered, that makes two EVOs pre-registered.

 

How can I miss it Paul?
I had so much fun at the last one!!!
I was able to make 12 passes!!!!

 

Is this on a Sunday?

 

Yes, at 10 am.

 

haha I just notice that it says Sunday on the title of the thread...

 

I know that you are very busy, but now you have no excuses.
You will not regret it, the GADSM guys are great and there will be a lot of nice cars.

 

GUYS this is an event not to be missed. IF you weren't there last year you need to be there this year. You will never find another event where you get so much track time in. I couldn't believe how many runs we were able to make. Also don't be scared to run if you think your not going to be fast enough. Most of the AWD car there are mid 12's . And even if you do get elliminated you still get to run in between the rounds which is awesome. So come out and give support to our local EVO-GA club.

 

Well, since you put it that way. I'll be there! Now, I just gotta save money for a clutch. lol My stock clutch is still fine but I don't want to blow it on the track. (this will be the first time on a track) How much installation for a clutch?

 

if that question is for doug i'd like to know the same