details of the event: nostarbash.com
and to register early: nostarbash.com/register.html
Gateway Motorsports Park
700 Raceway Boulevard
Madison, IL 62060
gatewaymsp.com
It’s that time of year again when the weather starts warming up and you meet at the racetrack to hangout and party with friends. This year the Midwest drift season comes to an open with the Midwest Bash at Gateway Motorsports Park. Updates will be brought to you live as they develop on nostarbash.com, all registration and technical inspection information can be found there. Fast Entries, Fast Drifting, Tons of partying!
Driver Registration – Information – Pricing:
Technical Inspection: Technical Inspection will be open from 7:30 a.m until 11:30 a.m on Saturday and 8:30 a.m until 10 a.m on Sunday. Your car must be inspected and pass tech before going out onto the track (designated group color stickers will be placed on your windshield, if you don’t have one you can’t drive). All rules must be met, no exceptions will be given especially regarding safety equipment such as fire extinguishers or the correctly rated helmet. Make sure your car and equipment will pass tech before coming to the event. No refunds will be given for cars that do not pass.
Technical Inspection Forms:
Tech Inspection & Tandem Inspection
Driver Early Registration (Ends Friday March 1st 10:59PM CST)
2 Day: $215
Driver Registration
2 Day: $265
1 Day: $165
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS – PASS ONLY APPLICABLE FOR DRIVER
Driver Schedule:
SATURDAY
06:00AM: GATES OPEN TO DRIVERS, TRAILER PARKING DIRECTED AT GATE
07:00AM: TECHNICAL INSPECTION AND SETUP
09:00AM: MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING (IF YOU MISS THIS YOU DON’T DRIVE)
10:00AM: DRIFTING GROUP A
11:00AM: DRIFTING GROUP B
12:00PM: DRIFTING GROUP C AMATURE/NOVICE
01:00PM: DRIFTING GROUP A CONTINUOUS LAPPING
02:00PM: DRIFTING GROUP B CONTINUOUS LAPPING
03:00PM: DRIFTING GROUP C AMATURE/NOVICE
04:00PM: DRIFTING GROUP A-B CONTINUOUS LAPPING
05:00PM: DRIFTING GROUP C CONTINUOUS LAPPING
06:00PM:OPEN DRIFTING ALL GROUPS
07:00PM: MIDWEST NO STAR BASH DAY 1 DRIFTING OVER (PARTY)
SCHEDULE IS ALWAYS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE – DON’T BE LATE!
SUNDAY
09:00AM: GATES OPEN TO DRIVERS, TRAILER PARKING DIRECTED AT GATE
10:00AM: MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING (IF YOU MISS THIS YOU DON’T DRIVE)
11:00AM: DRIFTING GROUP C AMATURE/NOVICE
12:00PM: DRIFTING GROUP B CONTINUOUS LAPPING
01:00PM: DRIFTING GROUP A CONTINUOUS LAPPING
02:00PM: DRIFTING GROUP C AMATURE/NOVICE
03:00PM: DRIFTING GROUP B CONTINUOUS LAPPING
04:00PM: DRIFTING GROUP A CONTINUOUS LAPPING
05:00PM: OPEN DRIFTING ALL GROUPS
06:00PM: OPEN DRIFTING ALL GROUPS
06:30PM: THANK YOU FOR DRIVING MIDWEST NO STAR BASH 2013
SCHEDULE IS ALWAYS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE – DON’T BE LATE!
Spectator / Car Show Participant Schedule:
Saturday and Sunday
10:00AM: Spectator / Car Show Gate Open (Please view map, only car show participant cars will pass gate. All spectator cars park in designated area, no cars will be allowed back into track absolutely no exceptions.)
Spectator Pricing
2 Day Pass: $25
1 Day Pass: $15
Media Schedule:
Saturday and Sunday
09:30AM: Mandatory Media Check In and Meeting (All media will be listed after approval, if you do not make morning meeting on either day you will not be allowed on track.)
Media Application:
Please note that media credentials are in high demand, and to ensure the safety of our guests, we will be limiting the amount of media and staff at Gateway Motorsports Park’s restricted areas. To higher your chances of receiving a media pass, you must send us the following information:
- Your full name, as shown on your official government issued ID:
- Contact number and email address:
- Your affiliations (optional):
- Portfolio:
- Photographers; at least 15 photographs of your work that shows your ability to capture action shots.
- Videographers; at least 3 videos with the minimum of 2 minutes of footage per video.:
- Both photography & videography; at least 10 photographs of your work that shows your ability to capture action shots and 2 videos with the minimum of 2 minutes of footage per video.
- All other media, please contact us at nostarbash@gmail.com with “Other Media Inquiry” in the subject line and a brief description.
-Everyone must provide us with at least one reference who can speak of your skills and dependability, the nature of relationship, and their contact information. Please be sure to inform your references we will be contacting them sometime before March 1, 2013.
Deadline to apply for media credentials is March 1, 2013, and all approval notifications will be sent out by March 15, 2013. Send application and any questions to nostarbash@gmail.com.
Tire Changer:
No Star Bash will have a tire changer at the track for a minimal donation. Drivers must take all old tires with them and dispose yourself.
Local Info:
Gateway Motorsports Park is a race track in Madison, Illinois, USA, minutes east of St. Louis, Missouri. Since we are the Midwest, it’s not a bad idea to have a hoodie or a jacket available in case of temperature drop, or any unexpected rain.
Lodging:
Nearby Hotels
All kinds of hotels and Casinos in the area since the track is minutes from St. Louis, most Casinos like Casino Queen have huge parking lots where trucks and trailers fit. After Saturday drivers driving Sunday can leave trucks and trailers at track overnight.
Camping:
No actual camping grounds on facility but camping is allowed in self contained motorhomes only.
Food/Alcohol:
Alcohol for personal use is allowed for participants when they are not driving. Propane grills only in designated areas during event. Food truck or concession stand might be available during event. It’s a Bash bring your own food, or you can go across the street for a Subway or Taco Bell.
Vendors:
For any vendor opportunities please email rivalhousegarage@gmail.com
