Car Enthusiast Event @ Irwindale Speedway (Monthly)

Sideway Sundays #1 (pt. 1) coverage: http://www.night-import.com/2011/03/event-coverage-sideway-sundays-pt-i.html
Sideway Sundays #1 (pt. 2) coverage: http://www.night-import.com/2011/03/event-coverage-sideway-sundays-pt-ii.html
Sideway Sundays #2 coverage: http://www.night-import.com/2011/05/event-coverage-sideway-sundays-2.html
Next event will be on 5/29/11

here's our coverage of Sideway Sundays #2
http://www.night-import.com/2011/05/event-coverage-sideway-sundays-2.html
I hope more of you guys can come out and have fun for the next event, which will be on May 29th. :)
More photos/coverage will be up on http://www.openclutch.com so make sure to check out the site. Thanks!
 
May 29th Event got cancelled because of several events happening on the same day. It was tentative as well so hope you guys were waiting for the official announcement. The next event will be on July 31th! Thanks guys!
 
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^good point :D

New Announcement!!!!! (7.15.11)

It is official: Sideways Sundays will be drifting on the banking, just like XDC and Formula D. Tell all the drifters you know to bring their horsepower to Toyota Speedway Irwindale on July 31st! In order to run on the banking cars will need to meet XDC and Formula D tech guidelines. Of course we will also be running a second track for drivers not ready to take on the banking.

a. Vendors and Drifters check in at 8:00 am
b. Media check in at 9:00 am
c. Spectators enter at 9:30 am
d. Track goes hot at 10:00 am
e. Drifting ends at 4:00 pm
f. Awards ceremony for Drifting and Car Show winners at 4:10 pm
g. Gates close at 5:00 pm

Vendors: 10’ x 10’ booth space comes with two free passes for $250 and a 10’ x 20’ space comes with three passes for $300. Space reservations are on a first come basis, so get your email in today to get the space location of your choice.

any questions? Please e-mail [email protected]
 
an awesome update for those planning to show their ride!
Car Show participants will only be $10 for the July 31st Sideway Sundays event!
That's a $10 discount from the original price. We want the Car Show section to be as big as the drifting event, so make sure to come out, have fun, and show-off your ride.
 
I attended the event on July 27 and to answer my own above questions, the person in charge said that the Speedway does not organize the event so may be that why it is not on the official schedule. They are in charge of facilities, but they do not to the planning and such (or something like that).
The weather was really hot. I wish there was more shade as I could not stand the heat as did everyone else. Another criticism I have is that the announcers did not do their homework before they spoke on the microphone. At least they should be able to name all the sponsors of the event. Maybe get someone who actually knows more about what is going on to speak in the microphone.
It was exciting to see people drift in addition to the nice cars shown. However I noticed that the Drift cars were dominated by Nissan and some Mazda. I do not think there were any Hondas, which is unfortunate since they represented a large volume of show cars. I think there were 1 or 2 Toyotas. There was 1 BMW (and the driver was one of the best). I cannot recall any American drift cars either.
Also there was talk about a photo contest. Where do we find the details?
Also, the only NSX was in the parking lot (mine). I came late from Super car Sunday.
Here are some of the July 31 Sideways Sunday. If anyone wants to post them on the forum go right ahead:
http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh205/influence82/NSX/SidewaysSundays/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ16
 
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influence82 said:
I attended the event on July 27 and to answer my own above questions, the person in charge said that the Speedway does not organize the event so may be that why it is not on the official schedule. They are in charge of facilities, but they do not to the planning and such (or something like that).
The weather was really hot. I wish there was more shade as I could not stand the heat as did everyone else. Another criticism I have is that the announcers did not do their homework before they spoke on the microphone. At least they should be able to name all the sponsors of the event. Maybe get someone who actually knows more about what is going on to speak in the microphone.
It was exciting to see people drift in addition to the nice cars shown. However I noticed that the Drift cars were dominated by Nissan and some Mazda. I do not think there were any Hondas, which is unfortunate since they represented a large volume of show cars. I think there were 1 or 2 Toyotas. There was 1 BMW (and the driver was one of the best). I cannot recall any American drift cars either.
Also there was talk about a photo contest. Where do we find the details?
Also, the only NSX was in the parking lot (mine). I came late from Super car Sunday.
Here are some of the July 31 Sideways Sunday. If anyone wants to post them on the forum go right ahead:
http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh205/influence82/NSX/SidewaysSundays/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ16
Click to expand...

glad you made it out. I'll definitely forward your feedback to the staffs :)
 
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Sideway Sundays #1 (pt. 1) coverage: Night-Import: Event Coverage: Sideway Sundays (Pt. I)
Sideway Sundays #1 (pt. 2) coverage: Night-Import: Event Coverage: Sideway Sundays (Pt. II)
Sideway Sundays #2 coverage: Night-Import: Event Coverage: Sideway Sundays #2
Sideway Sundays #3 coverage: http://www.night-import.com/2011/08/event-coverage-sideway-sundays-3-pt-1.html
K.R.O.P.S Video Coverage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1FgLd8aLr8&feature=player_embedded

*Next Event will be on August 28, 2011

Official Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199864143401992

The August 28th Sideways Sundays Car Show will be a combined competition – Car/Model/Photographer! All submissions to be made by the photographer, prizes will be awarded to the car owners, models and photographers selected as the winner in each category. Fans of Sideways Sundays August 28th event page can vote for their favorites, the final decision will be made by the judges. See the rules listed below for all the details.

August 28th Sideways Sundays Car Show Rules:
a.Car/model/photographer competition
b.Photographer makes the contest submissions
c.Photographer is limited to his best 3-5 images of each car submitted
d.For entries to be valid submissions must include the name and contact information for the car owner and the model shown
e.Deadline for submissions is midnight August 30
f.All submissions to be posted on the Sideways Sundays event page for August 28th
g.All submissions to be sent to [email protected]
h.Fans can vote by selecting “like” for their favorite
i.Final decision rests with the judges

FULL SCHEDULE: https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0Bz...ZjZiZi00MDQ2LThjY2UtMDZiNjMzZDc3Yjlj&hl=en_US

BIKINI CONTEST: https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0Bz...OWY5Yi00OWQzLTk1MDQtYjQzYjM3OTI2ZDUx&hl=en_US

*If a driver wishes to lock in a spot in a particular session this Sunday, they should send me an email at [email protected] with their name and preference: morning, afternoon or both. The list will be at the driver sign in window.

Sideways Sundays Technical Guidelines
Sideways Sundays is a Grass Roots event intended to give Drifters of all ability levels the opportunity to develop their skills on the Famous House of Drift course at Toyota Speedway Irwindale. For the Beginning and Intermediate Drifters who will not be drifting on the banking this basic tech list will get you started. However, it is by no means complete and just like your driving skills you always want to be improving the mechanical capabilities of your car. Learn more at ZILVIA, SOCAL DRIFT and by consulting the rules books for XDC and Formula Drift.
Beginner/Intermediate Tech List
• Battery properly secured and positive terminal covered
• Engine compartment free of loose items (air filter, hoses, wires, etc)
• No fluid leaks or exposed wires
• Brake lights function properly (at least two red functioning brake lights)
• Seat properly mounted and secure
• Seatbelts properly mounted and secure
• Brake pads and rotors in good condition (min 40% thickness)
• Tires are road-worthy and safe (min 3/32 tread depth, no sidewall damage)
• Wheels and wheel bearings are tight and road worthy
• Windshield is free of cracks which might obstruct the driver’s vision
• Helmet is SNELL certified M95 or SA95 or newer and free of damage
• No loose items in passenger compartment or trunk
• Open cars require a roll bar
• Long pants that cover the driver’s lower body from hips to below the ankles are required

XDC/Formula Drift Drivers
All Drifters who expect to drift on the banking individually or in tandem will be expected to meet the basic tech list shown above, as well as the technical guidelines laid out in the XDC and Formula Drift rules books. Technical inspectors will be paying particular attention to the following sections of each rule book:
XDC
All provisions listed under Section 4.0 Technical Requirements and Section 5.0 Safety Equipment.
Formula Drift
All provisions listed under Section 6 Technical Inspection, Section 7 Required Safety Equipment and Section 8 Competition Vehicles.
If you have any questions regarding any of these guidelines please contact us prior to the event or speak with our technical staff the day of the event. Our goal is to provide an event that allows each driver to get the maximum amount of track time possible.

Official Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199864143401992

Layout for drifting! (The Bank is now opened for those who meet XDC & FD requirements)
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Dang, sorry man. It seems the automotive world revolves around sundays. If i manage a new job in two weeks that works n-f im in but thats unlikely.
 
Last even of this year will be tomorrow!!!!!

Car Show participants $10!

Drifting is $80 for all day with a 40 driver limit.
You can reserve a spot by emailing you name, phone number, year, make and model of car to: [email protected]. See you there!

Also, professional drifter Jeff Jones will be present!

Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199864143401992
 

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