Racing Southwest

RacingSouthwest.com, along with Motiva Performance, are proud to present the last Drift Cross event of 2009.  Come join us on October 11th, 2009 at Sandia Motor Speedway!

For those that are new to these events, Drift-Cross has something everyone: some time on the road course, an autocross circuit, and a separate area for drifting – ALL at the same time!

Directions to Sandia Motor Speedway

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Pricing

Road/Autocross: $50
Drifting: $60
BOTH: $70

* Helmets REQURED for driver and passenger(s)
* Driver gets one (1) person in FREE

Spectator entry / pit pass: $5
Under 14: Free

Time

Doors open: 8:30 AM
Tech inspection begins at 8:30 AM
Entire event is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Road Course & Auto-x:

We have one track that utilizes both types of driving all in one lap. This caters to both types of drivers who are used to driving tight, slower tracks as well drivers who are used to driving wider, faster tracks. We incorporate turns 1-7 on the road course and then use the south side of the oval to then enter back onto the paved open area, where we make a small 3 or 4 turn auto-x course that will test your car on slow, tight, fast, and also sweeping turns. We have timing equipment that allows us to have a start/finish line wherever we please. We have a few different classes for racing. We also have a go kart/shifter kart class. The classes are fairly lax on what is allowed and what is not. We do this to hopefully get each person in the proper class where they can be competitive. Even though these are just for fun, we have a points system and keep track of everyones points over the course of the season. If these are a success, there will be prizes given at the end of the year for different accomplishments for each class. We allow completely stock cars with drivers that have never been on a course before all the way to full race cars and experienced drivers. We will cap the number of drivers allowed to come if we get too many as I want to make sure everyone gets a lot of track time.

Drifting:

For half day half night events we utilize the north course and outer and inner ovals. We have a course layout and this will be a practice and a competition. There will be tandem action allowed but there will be further safety necessities done to the car as well as driver experience before given the go-ahead for tandem drifting. We always have tons of track time.

Spectators:

Each paid driver will be allowed (1) person to enter with them for FREE!!! They will only be FREE if they come at the same time as you, not later to meet you there. All other spectators are $5 and that includes pit passes, being able to walk and spectate pretty much anywhere. All spectators are also allowed to ride along in cars with drivers as long as the vehicle passes tech. for the passenger side and the passenger has a helmet. Passengers are NOT allowed during tandem drifting, no exceptions.

Tech:

Tires must show good tread and cannot be corded, All front seatbelts must be in working order. Harnesses are ok as long as they are mounted correctly, Battery must have a tie down, and positive terminal must be covered. All wheel bearings must be free of play, Steering system must be in good working order and should not be loose, No leaking fluids, All lug nuts must be present, All body panels must be attached securely to the car.

For more information on the event, please check out the official thread which is located here.

Also, check out some past coverage from the 5/24/2009 event that was taken by RSW user “eyehate.”