Drift Day 45 | Road America

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Register Here:

http://myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmEventDetail.Show?psevent_id=14079

Drift Day 45 registration has been up. DD45 will be taken place at the middle of the famous 4 mile merchant, Road America, on Road America’s kart track. This event will be a practice event and will not consist of a competition so come out and enjoy a relaxing day of drifting

Gates Open: 7:00AM
Driver’s Meeting: 8:45AM
Hot Track: 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-5:00PM
Break for Lunch: 12:00PM-1:00PM

Where: Road America. Elkhart Lake, WI (Enter through Gate 4)
Hosted by: ClubFR
Driver Cap: 35
Pricing (all prices are subject to paypal 3% fee):
Early Registration (Ends May 19) $145
Late Registration & Day of Registration $160
Spectators $15Enter through Gate 4, otherwise entry will be $45
***as always announced for every drift day, there are NO RIDE-A-LONGS in the mornings. If the morning session goes well, we will announce when the track will open up for ride-a-longs.

MEDIA:
To Register follow this link:

http://clubfr.net/media-info/

***registering for a media pass does not guarantee an all access pass.

If additional passes for an assistant is needed, the assistant must submit their information separately.

Submission deadline for media is June 1, 2013. All registrants will receive information on media passes after the deadline.

STAFFING:
Want to come to a Drift Day, but not ready to drift your car? Staffing is a great way to learn the course and meet new people. Fill out a staffing submission forum on ClubFR’s website if you are interested!

http://www.clubfr.net/staff

LOCAL INFO:
Elkhart Lake is pretty empty of an area, but Sheboygan is not too far and has a decent little town area.

FOOD:
There are a few restaurants around town. Typical fast food joints.

On track amenities, the track has a few food stands available there are NO CHARCOAL grills allowed in the pit area.

LODGING:
There will be no track camping allowed. For those who will be spending the night at a hotel there are a few options. No discounts will be availbable, but there are many places in and near Sheboygan. Many people stay at the Blue Harbor Resort. it’s pricey, but very nice.

FOCAL POINT | TRACK | USA Int’l Raceway

FOCAL POINT is a recurring installment of features on drivers, staff, tracks and sponsors.  Get to know a little more about each feature subject beyond what you see or hear at the track.  In this installment, we focus on USA International Raceway (USAIR).

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USAIR is located in Shawano, WI, approximately four hours north of Chicago and four hours east of the Twin Cities.  It is a full service race facility with bathrooms, showers, a pool, amusement park, multi-function buildings and areas for spectators.  Camping is permitted on the grounds if you call ahead.  Though the original intent was for karting, the track quickly expanded use to autocross, supermoto and drifting.

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Built in 2004-05, Rob Riter and I went out in the summer of ‘05 to speak with management and test the track as a potential venue for ClubFR.  I remember the day vividly.  This was before everyone had smart phones and GPS.  I was lost in a sea of County Roads with similar names and locals that had never heard of the track.  Stopping at gas stations for directions yielded no help.

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FOCAL POINT | TRACK | Gateway Motorsports Park

FOCAL POINT is a recurring installment of features on drivers, staff, tracks and sponsors.  Get to know a little more about each feature subject beyond what you see or hear at the track.  In this installment, we focus on Gateway Motorsports Park.

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Gateway Motorsports Park (GMP), formerly Gateway International Raceway, is located just six miles east of downtown St . Louis.  GMP as it stands now was built in 1996 although the site has a much deeper history of being used for motorsports dating back to the ‘60s, from 1/8 mile drag to a dirt oval and beyond.  In late 2010, all events ceased operation at Gateway.  Nearly one year later, a local developer stepped in to lease the track from Dover Motorsports, continuing operation to date.  In GMP’s most recent history, it is common to see various NASCAR series using the oval, NHRA using the ¼ mile and various automotive and motorcycle groups using the road course.  Of course we’re here for drifting, so let’s talk a little bit about that.

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FOCAL POINT:  Gateway, nice to meet you.  It’s odd to be talking to an inanimate object such as yourself.

Gateway Motorsports Park:  That’s not a very nice way to start off an interview.  It’s odd to be talking to an insensitive prick.

FP:  Ouch, point taken.  I’m sorry.

GMP:  Apology accepted.

FP:  Well then.  Let’s talk about your perspective of drifting at GMP.

GMP:  Sure, well, I don’t much like it.  Annoying music.  Sharp, itchy fiberglass being strewn on my skin.  Asphalt exfoliation.  I could go on…

FP: Yeah…I meant, let’s talk about drifting and how to approach it at GMP.

GMP: Oh.  Yeah.  I was totally going to get to that before you just interrupted me.  Well let’s talk logistics first.  GMP is a full service, professional facility.  We have real bathrooms, covered shelter for your car with electricity, a meeting room and more amenities depending on the event.

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FP: That’s great.  I especially appreciate the porta-potty located at the sweeper so the media folks aren’t left with a long walk when the urge hits.  Anything else you want to mention for people that may not have driven here before?

GMP:  Gateway is a track that requires a little more commitment given the higher speeds.  It is a safe track but if you try to go slow and “safe”, that’s usually what gets you into trouble.  For most people, you’ll be in 3rd gear.  Some higher power cars may use 4th for portions of it.  Given the length of the track and that you’re typically on throttle during the whole course, you will burn through a lot of tires even though the surface is good.

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FP:  So let’s talk drifting.

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Drift Day 44 | USA International Raceway

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Register here:
http://myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmEventDetail.Show?psevent_id=14037

Date: Sunday, May 26, 2013
Gates Open: 7:00AM
Driver’s Meeting: 8:45AM
Hot Track: 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-5:00PM
Break for Lunch: 1:00PM-2:00PM
Where: USA International Raceway. Shawano, WI
Hosted by: ClubFR
Pricing (all prices are subject to paypal 3% fee):
Early Registration (Ends May 19th)
$130
Late Registration & Day of Registration
$150
Spectators
$10
***as always announced for every drift day, there are NO RIDE-A-LONGS in the mornings. If the morning session goes well, we will announce when the track will open up for ride-a-longs.

MEDIA:
To Register follow this link:
http://clubfr.net/media-info/
***registering for a media pass does not guarantee an all access pass.

Each media person in the field must have a spotter.
*NOTE: a spotter is not the same as an assistant

If additional passes for an assistant is needed, the assistant must submit their information separately for approval along with their spotter.

Submission deadline for media is May 19, 2013. All registrants will receive information on media passes after the deadline.

STAFFING:
Want to come to a Drift Day, but not ready to drift your car? Staffing is a great way to learn the course and meet new people. Fill out a staffing submission forum on ClubFR’s website if you are interested!
http://www.clubfr.net/staff

LOCAL INFO:
Shawano is no fancy town, there is little to nothing there. For those not familiar feel free to ask any questions.

FOOD:
There are a few restaurants around town. Typical fast food joints, and a few pretty good places you’ve never heard of.

On track amenities, USAIR allows propane grills, there is NO CHARCOAL grills allowed in the pit area. There are two propane grills provided by the track that are free to use.

LODGING:
There will be on track camping allowed, see below. For those who will be spending the night at a hotel there are a few options. Hotels: Mention US Air to get discounts

Comfort Inn & Suites
Shawano, WI – 715-524-9090
http://www.choicehotels.com/
$62.00 for single or double
$65.00 for king suite
Full breakfast & pool

Settle Inn
Shawano, WI – 715-526-2044
http://www.settleinn.com/
$65.00 single or double
Continental breakfast & pool

Super 8
Shawano, WI – 715-526-6688
http://www.super8.com/
20% off rack rate
Continental breakfast

Cecil Fireside Inn
Cecil, WI – 715-745-6444
http://cecilfiresideinn.com/
poolside $60.00 – 1 queen & 1 full, 1 or 2 people – country side $45.00 1 full & twin or 1 queen, pool.”

FOCAL POINT | STAFF | Simba Nyemba

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FOCAL POINT is a recurring installment of features on drivers, staff, tracks and sponsors.  Get to know a little more about each feature subject beyond what you see or hear at the track.  In the first of the series, we focus on Simba Nyemba of ClubFR.

Simba has been involved with the Chicago drift scene since the beginning.  From driving to staffing to instructing, his is a familiar face to anyone involved with Midwest drifting.  I had a chance to sit down with him before day two of NSB 13 got kicked off and asked him a few questions.

FOCAL POINT: So Simba, how old are you?  And where do you live in this great world of ours?

Simba Nyemba: I’m 26 years old.  I live in the suburbs of Chicago.

FP: What do you like about Chicago?

SN: It’s in the middle.  It’s got a little bit of everything.  Has a hot summer, cold winter.

FP: What do you do for a living?

SN: I work right now at Navistar.  I’m an EDI Coordinator which is a fancy way of saying IT.

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FP: Any love interests in Simba’s life or is he single for all the readers out there?

SN: (laughs) I’m single for all the female readers right now.  Very single right now, I’m good.

FP: Who is your celebrity crush?

SN: Eva Mendes.

FP: Tell me about the history of ClubFR, how you got into cars, motorsports, etc.

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2013′s No Star Bash Media Highlights

In no particular order, but check out some of the media coverage that capture awesome shots from Club FR & Drift Indy‘s 2013 No Star Bash event at Gateway Motorsports Park on April 6th & 7th.

Luis Rodriguez – Flickr set
2013 NSB Luis Rodriguez

Brad Sillars – Flickr & Facebook
2013 NSB Brad Sillars

Bill Fan – Facebook
2013 NSB Bill Fan

Mike Morey – Facebook
2013 NSB Mike Morey

Josh Engel – Facebook
2013 NSB Josh Engel

Keith Schoeler – Kaizo Photo
2013 NSB Kaizo Photo

Nick Quigley – OMG Drift
2013 NSB Nick Quigley

Jason Carroll – Wrecked Magazine
2013 NSB Jason Carroll

Chad Lunn – A Forward Motion
2013 NSB Chad Lunn

Ari from Bandana Boy – Flickr set
2013 NSB Ari Bandana Boy

Drift Day 43 | USA International Raceway

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Register here: http://myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmEventDetail.Show?psevent_id=13933

Gates Open: 7:00AM
Driver’s Meeting: 8:45AM
Hot Track: 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-5:00PM
Break for Lunch: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Where: USA International Raceway. Shawano, WI
Hosted by: ClubFR
Pricing (all prices are subject to paypal 3% fee):
Early Registration (Ends April 20)
$130
Late Registration & Day of Registration
$150
Spectators
$10
***as always announced for every drift day, there are NO RIDE-A-LONGS in the mornings. If the morning session goes well, we will announce when the track will open up for ride-a-longs.

MEDIA:
To Register follow this link:
http://clubfr.net/media-info/
***registering for a media pass does not guarantee an all access pass.

Each media person in the field must have a spotter, so you must register spotter information along with your media registration

If additional passes for an assistant is needed, the assistant must submit their information separately for approval along with their spotter.

Submission deadline for media is April 19, 2013. All registrants will receive information on media passes after the deadline.

STAFFING:
Want to come to a Drift Day, but not ready to drift your car? Staffing is a great way to learn the course and meet new people. Fill out a staffing submission forum on ClubFR’s website if you are interested!
http://www.clubfr.net/staff

LOCAL INFO:
Shawano is no fancy town, there is little to nothing there. For those not familiar feel free to ask any questions.

LODGING:
There will be on track camping allowed, see below. For those who will be spending the night at a hotel there are a few options. Hotels: Mention US Air to get discounts

Comfort Inn & Suites
Shawano, WI – 715-524-9090
http://www.choicehotels.com/
$62.00 for single or double
$65.00 for king suite
Full breakfast & pool

Settle Inn
Shawano, WI – 715-526-2044
http://www.settleinn.com/
$65.00 single or double
Continental breakfast & pool

Super 8
Shawano, WI – 715-526-6688
http://www.super8.com/
20% off rack rate
Continental breakfast
Cecil Fireside Inn
Cecil, WI – 715-745-6444
http://cecilfiresideinn.com/
poolside $60.00 – 1 queen & 1 full, 1 or 2 people – country side $45.00 1 full & twin or 1 queen, pool.

FOOD:
There are a few restaurants around town. Typical fast food joints, and a few pretty good places you’ve never heard of.

On track amenities, USAIR allows propane grills, there is NO CHARCOAL grills allowed in the pit area. There are two propane grills provided by the track that are free to use.


NSB is Less Than Two Weeks Away & Media Update

No Star Bash 2013 Club Fr & Drift Indy; April 6 & 7

No Star Bash 2013 Club Fr & Drift Indy; April 6 & 7

Media, fyi…

DEADLINE FOR NO STAR BASH’S MEDIA APPLICATION ARE CLOSED. WE WILL NO LONGER RECRUIT MEDIA, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Who ever is in red has not replied back to the notification email that was sent out on March 15, and if you do not reply by Friday March 29, 2013, you will be at risk of NOT receiving a media pass. Therefore, if you are listed in red and did not receive an email, you should contact us at nostarbash@gmail.com.

PHOTOGRAPHERS
Jason M Carroll
Nicholas James Cassara
Joshua Engel
Bill Fan
Casey Parker Jones
Nick Quigley
Chad Lunn
Mike Morey
Luis Esiquio Rodriguez
Keith Schoeler
Brad Sillars

VIDEOGRAPHERS
Hoonigan
-Hertrech Eugene Jr
-Brian Scotto
Bandana Boys
-Ari Rickevicius
-Jose Acosta
-George Leiva
Junkhouse/Risky Devil
-Mitul Sheth
-Tim Tulvo

 

AutoMass Round 3!

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AutoMass has announced Round 3′s date! July 28, 2013

More details to come! Be sure to keep posted on their social media sites for details and updates.
www.auto-mass.com
www.instagram.com/automass
www.facebook.com/automass
www.twitter.com/automass

No Star Bash 2013 – Early Registration is up!

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details of the event: nostarbash.com
and to register early: nostarbash.com/register.html

Gateway Motorsports Park
700 Raceway Boulevard
Madison, IL 62060
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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