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2007 U.S.Drift Nationals: Amateur Series
Round1
Saturday, March 31st, 2007
at VIRginia International Raceway
1245 Pine Tree Road
Alton, VA 24520
434.822.7700

DETAILS:
All drivers will receive three (3) entry passes per paid driver entry. These will be held at the gate for the driver (1 entry) and guest/crew (2 entries).
Gate fee is $10.
Grounds speed limit is 10 mph and paddock speed limit is 5mph, both will be strictly enforced.
Event is rain or shine.
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 2007, please read the new rulebook to ensure compliance. For any additional information on this and other USD events, please visit the USD website.

PRO-AM:
Each 2007 USD competition will award drivers' points based on their performance. At the end of the USD season, the top drivers in the series will be invited to compete at the Pro-Am Drifting Championship in November. For more information on the Pro-Am Series, please visit the Pro-Am website. For more information on the Formula Drift Professional Series, please visit the Formula Drift website.

PRIZES:
Total Cash Purse for the event is $1000.00*
First Place - $550.00
Second Place - $350.00
Third Place - $150.00

Contingency Awards - TBA

*There must be at least 40 drivers competing in this event for the cash purse to be awarded.

REGISTRATION**:
Pre-registration = $125.00
Event Day = $200.00

The maximum number of drivers for this competition is 60. Only pre-registered drivers are guaranteed a spot.

**You must be a current member of the National Auto Sport Association (N.A.S.A.) in order to compete at this event. You can become a member at NASA's National website. Memberships are valid for one year and include a subscription to GrassRoots Magazine (a $19.95 value), as well as other benefits and discounts listed on their site.

SCHEDULE:
7:00AM Gates Open (Drivers, Exhibitors, Vendors only)
7:15AM Registration
7:30AM Technical Inspections
8:15AM Mandatory Driver Meeting
8:30AM Gates Open (General Public)
8:30AM Practice Session 1
12:30PM Lunch Session
1:30PM Practice Session 2
3:00PM Qualifying
4:30PM Competition (Tandem Eliminations - Top 16)

LODGING:
Hotels - The closest cities/towns to choose a hotel from are: Danville, VA / South Boston, VA / Roxboro, NC.
Camping - $50 for campers, $35 for tents. Unfortunately they only have a weekend rate, best bet is to call them at 434.822.7700 for more details.

MISC:
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 or call 804-545-2822.
All media requests must be sent to media@usdrift.com at least 2 weeks prior to the event date. Please visit the 'forms' section of the USD site for more information. All media requests are subject to approval.