MAPerformance 2nd Annual Sport Compact Proving Grounds June 26-27 Brainerd, MN

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Modern Automotive Performance 2nd Annual Sport Compact Proving Grounds
Saturday - Sunday, June 26th & 27th 2010
Brainerd International Raceway - World's Fastest Drag Strip​

NOS Energy Drink will be joining us as our Headline Sponsor for Proving Grounds 2010. This partnership will allow for greater coverage of our event, as well as added bonuses to participants in the forms of prizes, and purses for class winners. More information on that to come.​

Event / Schedule

Saturday:
Gates Open: 7AM
Tech Opens: 8AM
Open Drag Racing Testing / Tuning: 9AM - 6PM
Open AutoX: 9AM - 1PM
Open Lapping Road Course: 9AM - 6PM
Car Show Registration: Noon - 6PM
Open Drift: 2PM - 6PM
Tech Clases: 5PM

Saturday Night Entertainment TBD

Sunday:
Gates Open: 7AM
Tech Opens: 8AM
Car Show Registration: 9AM - Noon
Competition Drifting: 9AM - 1PM
Drag Qualifying: 9AM - 2PM
High Speed AutoX Competition: 9AM - 5PM
Car Show Judging: Noon - 3PM
Drag Race Eliminations: 2PM - 6PM
Awards Ceremony: 6PM


Admission / Competition / Camping Fees

Entry fee: $10.00/Day or $20 (Saturday & Sunday Pass – includes free camping)
Children ages 6 – 12: $5.00/Day or $10 (Saturday & Sunday Pass)
Children 5 and under: FREE!

Drag Racing: $25/day per class
Drift: $25/day
AutoX: $25/day
Roadcourse Event: $150/day

Camping Included with Friday & Saturday Pass!
Full Service Campsites (RV's, etc): $30.00 / Night
Condos: $175.00 / Night

Click here for more information on camping & lodging!

Drag Racing Information / Classes​

The event is open to any sport compact vehicle. No tube chassis cars allowed in competition, exhibition passes or Quick 16 class only. All drivers are required to wear a helmet certified Snell 2000 or newer. Drag racing classes are subject to change, opinions welcomed!



Primo Performance Outlaw Street Class:
The Outlaw Street class is designed for street legal sport compact cars with up to two power adders. The class is open to 2-rotor, 4-cylinder, and 6-cylinder cars. This class is open to FWD, RWD, and AWD cars. This class will be run heads up.

• 26" Slicks
• Any size drag radial

Fuel Injector Clinic True Street Class:
The True Street class is designed for street legal sport compact cars with one power adder. The class is open to 2-rotor, 4-cylinder, and 6-cylinder cars. This class is open to FWD, RWD, and AWD cars. This class is for the daily driver sport compact streetcar with more limited turbo sizes and smaller tires. This class will be run heads up.

• 62mm turbo limit
• 24.5" Slicks or 26" Drag radials for FWD/RWD
• Drag radials or Street tires for AWD only
• No wheelie bars

Uhaul Motor Street Class:
The Motor Street class is designed for street legal naturally aspirated sport compact cars with motor swaps. The class is open to 2-rotor, 4-cylinder, and 6-cylinder cars. This class is open to FWD and RWD cars. This class will be run heads up.

For Example:

• Civic w/ B-K Swap
• No Nitrous
• No Turbo/SC
• 24.5" max tire size
• Must have interior from seat backs forward

FiD Street Stock Class:
The Street Stock class is designed for street legal naturally aspirated sport compact cars without motor swaps. The class is open to 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder cars only. This class is open to FWD and RWD cars. This class is for the daily driver naturally aspirated sport compact cars with original block and cylinder head. This class will be run heads up.


Fidanza Bracket Class



Modern Automotive Performance Quick 16 Class:
Qualifying will be at 10:00am, 11:00am and 12:00pm with the fastest 16 cars making up the field. If you attempt to qualify but do not make the field you may run in an alternate class. The number of participants in this field may change depending on attendance. This class will be run heads up.


Top End Performance IB-ET Class:
Import Bike E.T. Must be Street Legal with working headlight, tail light, Push-button Electric Starting, Charging System and DOT Tires. Max Wheelbase is 68 inches. Wheelie bars not allowed. Snap back throttle and tethered kill switch mandatory. Full Face helmet (with shield) meeting Snell 2000 or newer certification, leather jacket, over the ankle leather footwear and leather gloves required. Leather pants that zip to jacket or 1 piece riding suit required if running faster than 120mph in the quarter mile. NHRA Competition License required if running quicker than 10 seconds in the quarter mile.
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Adrenalin Rush AutoX Class

This will be your basic parking lot style AutoX. With additional space offered this year, and professional timing. Best RAW time wins this event.
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Road Course Information / Classes​

Fidanza *Enthusiast* Street Tire Class:

• DOT 140+ treadwear
• N/A Class
• Forced Induction Class

Fidanza *Enthusiast* Race Tire Class:

• any R-comp tire
• N/A Class
• Forced Induction Class

Fuel Injector Clinic Unlimited Street Tire Class:
-any mods allowed but must use a DOT 140+ treadwear street tire
-N/A Class
-Forced Induction Class

Fuel Injector Clinic Unlimited Race Tire Class:

• any mods with race tires
• N/A Class
• Forced Induction Class

*Enthusiast Class*: The Enthusiast Class has modification limitations and is intended for relatively “stock” vehicles. Upgrades allowed are:
-Intake system (pre-turbo/supercharger, or pre-Throttle body for N/A)
-Exhaust system (Turbo back, No limits for N/A)
-Engine tune or piggyback computer.
-Suspension mods allowed: springs and/or shocks and front/rear sway bars.

(8+ cylinder powered cars will be put into the forced induction class)


Road Course Prizes / Bounties​

Trophies will be awarded to the winner of each class courtesy of Modern Automotive Performance.

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Drentech Car Show Information / Classes

• Best of Show
• Best Japanese Car
• Best European Car
• Best Domestic Car
• Best Paint
• Best Interior
• Best Engine Bay
• Best Sound System
• Most Unique

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Vendor Space / Information​

Vendors are encouraged to attend as vendor space at the event is free! As this will surely be one of the largest sport compact events in the country it is a great opportunity to market your products and services! Please contact [email protected] to reserve your space.

Automotive Forums / Car Clubs​

Automotive forums and car clubs are strongly encouraged to not only attend, but to embrace this event as one of your own. What more could you ask for in regards to a summer event for your members? Please contact [email protected] to RSVP and reserve space specifically for your gathering!

 

Oh my goodness!!!! I'mma have to set my work days off!!! muahahaha

 

^Was waiting for you to chime in. Better get your car up and running, because you're not driving mine this time. lol.

 

Will be there again, this time I will have somthing to race.

 

lmao

the banana should be ready...

 

hey your car was fastest with street tires!!!

 

I missed out on it but I will be there for this event. Even if I have to drive 6hrs!!

 

we look forward to seeing everyone there.

 

Why is it that there was like all of about 4 Subaru's there last year?

 

anyone wanna split a condo?

 

maybe

 

Bump for price update.

~Dan

 

I'll definitely make it to Sunday's events, and a good chance for Saturday as well. Our family has a place in Pillager, about 20 minutes west of Brainerd. Might even try tracking the car on the road course (although, I think it will be all confused since it likes the messy stuff so much).

Emily, we'll talk.

 

Classing information has been updated. BIR has promised us a finalized schedule and fees by the end of the day today. Will update as soon as I have that.

 

Let me know what you guys are thinking about doing for this. I am planning on coming if I can convince ZERO and his new motor swap WRX wagon to come out with me.

 

can one car run both road course and autoX, and can one car have 2drivers

 

what are the prices!!!! I want to play all!!

 

wii like to play...

 

Will let you know as soon as I can. We are at the mercy of BIR.

 

new info up.

 

http://www.mnsportcompacts.net/foru...ompact-Proving-Grounds-Event-June-26-27/page2


1. I am just curious how you plan to keep the Time Attack honest, are you guys renting/loaning transponders?

2. And how are you going to inspect some of these cars to make sure they don't end up hurting someone?

3. What are the minimal safety requirements you're expecting out of these participants?

4. Helmet requirements?

5. Do you have any rules for a driver driving multiple cars in various classes?

6. Will the event still go on should it rain?

7. Will there be models to take pictures with the winner?

8. Will spectators have access to the inside of the short track to get closer to the action?

9. Will there be reference cones for the lapping/Time Attack sessions?

10. Where will the exit be, at turn 8 coming into the carousel or at 10?

11. What are the passing rules?

12. You may want to consider posting or providing some info on flags, passing rules, going off the track guidelines, fire rescue, SAFETY?

13. Any required safety prep prior to the event such as bleeding your brake fluids 30 days before the event?

14. Are we racing with windows up or down?

15. Is there unintentional drifting allowed on the track?


Sorry for all the questions, but if you could be so kind to help clarify some of my concerns I'd really appreciate it. I know there'll be a very strong support this year.

Many thanks for putting this event on once again,

C

 

most important question

 

I didn't see any models for boobies boost day.

 

I say recruit the Monster girls or the FxPro girls

 

pm'd you

 

I would also like to know
3. What are the minimal safety requirements you're expecting out of these participants?

4. Helmet requirements?

6. Will the event still go on should it rain?

7. Will there be models to take pictures with the winner?

8. Will spectators have access to the inside of the short track to get closer to the action?

9. Will there be reference cones for the lapping/Time Attack sessions?

11. What are the passing rules?

13. Any required safety prep prior to the event such as bleeding your brake fluids 30 days before the event?

14. Are we racing with windows up or down?

15. Is there unintentional drifting allowed on the track?

Where will the auto-x be held?

Also you probably have to wait for BIR but what is the pricing on the track lapping sessions and for the time attack? I really wanna track my car.

 

Replied, awaiting futher details.

I have another very very small question, but will wait. -thnx

 

Answers will be up shortly... As I have mentioned before the organization of this event is new with me. So I have befriended several people to help us run this event. The answers I am unable to answer he will help me with and we will get it up shortly. Thanks for your patience.

 

1. I am just curious how you plan to keep the Time Attack honest, are you guys renting/loaning transponders?
We have decided to transition to a more track friendly high speed auto x. This will allow us to utilize equipment available to us, and experienced people to help us run this event.

2. And how are you going to inspect some of these cars to make sure they don't end up hurting someone?
Cars will be required to go through tech.

3. What are the minimal safety requirements you're expecting out of these participants?
All participating cars will be required to pass tech. Required helmets (see question 4), pants, and long sleeve shirt. All participants must attend the drivers meeting before going on track.

4. Helmet requirements?
Must be DOT and Snell (M2000 or better) approved helmets.

5. Do you have any rules for a driver driving multiple cars in various classes?
for the competition, each of the double driver will be put into opposite heats.
No double drivers for the lapping portion.

6. Will the event still go on should it rain?
Yes. Rain or shine.

7. Will there be models to take pictures with the winner?
Yes.

8. Will spectators have access to the inside of the short track to get closer to the action?
Yes.

9. Will there be reference cones for the lapping/Time Attack sessions?
Yes there will be a few cones to keep cars from cutting corners.

10. Where will the exit be, at turn 8 coming into the carousel or at 10?
We thought turn 10 would be better for track exit.

11. What are the passing rules?
Passing is only allowed on the straights with a point by. The driver being passed will pull to the inside of the track and will be required to let off throttle. This will be brought up in the mandatory drivers meeting.

12. You may want to consider posting or providing some info on flags, passing rules, going off the track guidelines, fire rescue, SAFETY?
This will be provided before the event (online) and will also be covered in the mandatory drivers meeting.

13. Any required safety prep prior to the event such as bleeding your brake fluids 30 days before the event?
We will provide an online checklist. This will cover things like pads, fluids, and other basic track prep.

14. Are we racing with windows up or down?
Down

15. Is there unintentional drifting allowed on the track?
If we see anyone that can’t keep their car in control they will be brought in and have a talked with. If they continue to do so we will have no choice but to remove them from the event.

 

Thanks for taking the time to respond to my questions.

1. So we're not utilizing the full 2.5 mile short track? So I assume we're going to start somewhere like at turn 3? I'm easily confused here, Super Auto-X or Open Road Course?

A. If were utilizing the full course it might be a lot safer to exit at turn 8 allowing cars to cool down in the track and keep pit exit at 10 only for mechanical issues. aa. this will keep you on schedule. bb. it will be a lot safer for novice drivers who haven't been to BIR's new track. Alot of ppl tend to take that fast blinding turn into 10 and cut it really tight and you'll never see the guy exiting before its too late no matter how many cones you put out there. (just a few thoughts)

2. Who's going to be marshalling the event to make sure someone like me or others isn't going to short cut the course. LOL JK
(I'd never do anything like that!) (If its an Autox you'll need corner works counting penalties cones)

3. I'm sure you have this covered as well, who's are you using for fire and rescue services?

4. Are passengers allowed for this part of the event?

5. Will my insurance cover me should I wreck?

6. Will we have a live band and fireworks this year?

7. Are convertables and SUV's allowed to participate?


Thanks in advance!

 

5 characters...

 

I might be there as well......Derek,emily and brian we will be talking.

 

NO NO the Zip Tie Rally Girls......they should be there......

 

So one autox "run" will be a full lap of the track? If you are using the whole track, how does a high speed autox differ from time attack, other than using timing lights instead of transponders? Are you going to set up additional elements w/cones? (maybe keeping speeds down on turns 1 and 2?) Like Musashi wrote, seems like starting at Turn3 might make more sense for that type of event.

Sounds cool at any rate. I understand you are still working out the details; looking forward to more info...

 

at this point we are planning on two seperate events.... one being a parking lot autox, and the second being the high speed autox on the road course. my understanding is that the only difference is that the norm in high speed autox, is to start from a dead stop, where timeattack you start "flying." other thing is timeattack is usually a 5 lap round... a warm up, 3 flying, and a cool down. with high speed autox it's just 1 lap at a time.

more info to come.

 

Super Auto-X if this is the case that it would rule out alot of things, passing should no longer become an issue. I'd vote for starting at turn 13 right out of pit that way we can utilize the nascar banked turn in 1 and finish at turn 10 back into the pits. This should help even the playing field as far as power vs setup. And since turn 12 is the slowest turn and is also where most ppl lost it, this will not longer be an issue as well. Just a few more thoughts, I want to make sure this is a safe event and we have not false positives leading into the event and future events to come.

I added this question late...

7. Are convertables and SUV's allowed to participate?

 

So, now I am thoroughly confused... Please, go back to the drawing board and start with a clean slate press release. What is actually happening? Is there open lapping for Sat? If so, where are the prices? This has been my target to release the updated RS, with its changes for the track...maybe not.

 

Yes. It will still be open lapping on Saturday, and we don't have finalized prices yet. I will get them to you as soon as I have them, I promise. I am working hard with Brainerd to try to get a better deal for you guys.

 

Only convertibles with factory roll bars are ok (S2000). Probably no SUV’s however I have seen a few sport trucks participate.

 

Thanks for the clarification... Now, get on that pricing.

 

New info!!!

 

Road course qn: Is there an option of not doing all the 5 laps?

If yes, does the fee change...for example if i do only 2 laps, do i still pay $150 OR $60?

Lastly...Does BIR have pump gas on site, 93 Octane?

Kthxbai!

 

on saturday it will be all open lapping. which mean you will be classed by your car and by experience. when it's your turn you will go out for 20 minutes of open lapping, and we will get each class out as many times as possible in the time available. sunday on the competition you will do timed runs of one lap. with open lapping in between or after, however we format it. the price is per day.

I will have to find out if they have a pump on site. I will let you know as soon as I have that information.

 

so I have to pay $150 to do lapping on Saturday. If I want to do the Super AutoX on Sunday, I have to pay an additional $150 or is that only $25?

Set a Format and pricing for EACH day. That would help since Super AutoX is shared on the road course with Open Lapping on sunday.


Is this the right format for each day???

Saturday:
Drag Racing: $25
Drift: $25
AutoX: $25
Openg Lapping: $150

Sunday:
Drag Racing: $25
Drift: $25
Super AutoX: $25???
Openg Lapping: $150

 

There are a couple of gas stations right outside the entrance to BIR that have a variety of go juice.