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Drift Circuit has been selected to host a drifting exhibition on the ialand tarmac in front of the grand stands at the Coronado Naval base's 11th annual Speed Festival during fleet week 2008. The annual race at the base, a long tradition for San Diego classic car enthusiasts happens this year on September 27-28th. Drifting is slated for a lunch time slot both days and is going to feature six of San Diego's best drivers. We would like to invite drift enthusiasts, their friends and family to come out and support our military, and to help show our city that the sport of drifting has a strong following that would like to see the sport on a regular basis in San Diego. Even though our space and time is quite limited this year on track we intend to put on a great show so drifting can become an important facet of this historic event. Please come and support the unique opportunity our sport has been given by the military, and let them know you'd like to see more! For those who aren't able to drift but are still proud to show off their ride, there will be a "car club corral" area near the track where your club can represent next to the Ferarri, Mini, Mustang, and Viper Clubs (just to name a few) that have a strong annual show at the Speed Festival.

This year’s premier car event of the season is racing to the San Diego island of Coronado, a small yet unique community in Southern California. When you are looking for somewhere fun to spend a day or weekend and a unique experience appropriate for all ages, look no further than the Coronado Speed Festival.

The 11th annual racing and military tribute event will be held on September 27th and 28th as part of Fleet Week San Diego, an organization that benefits the men and women of our military. The event is set against the stunning backdrop of San Diego Bay and will feature 280 of the world’s most unique and pedigreed machines at one of the most distinctive racecar locations - Naval Air Station North Island, the birthplace of Naval Aviation.

This is also the Navy’s annual opportunity to offer an open house to the public and offer individuals and families an opportunity to experience a military base as they never have. As part of this experience, event goers will have the opportunity to explore military equipment and talk to captains and crew members. Children will be able to possibly enjoy their face being painted by marines as well as several other children oriented activities. This is an event that the whole family can enjoy.

In the past years, over 20,000 people have packed the grandstands to view a spectator-friendly 1.6-mile course that is constructed in a matter of days on the runways and taxiways of Naval Air Station North Island. Car enthusiasts will be able to step back in time to enjoy auto racing’s rich history with tours of the racecar pits and speak with the drivers of these unique machines. Please visit http://fleetweeksandiego.org/coronadospeedfestival for this year’s complete racing schedule.

The Coronado Speed Festival is produced by San Diego Fleet Week Foundation and hosted by the Naval Base Coronado and the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Program (MWR) which benefits military personnel and their families. They in turn provide positive support for the active duty military community and their families through Quality of Life Programs including single Sailor Recreation Centers, Fitness and Aquatic Facilities and the Base Theatre Free Movies. The Southern California community is given this unbelievable opportunity to thank the men and women defending our freedom in person.

Advance purchase general admission tickets are available on the Fleet Week Website - $25 one day and $35 for both days. Tickets will also be available at the venue ($35 for one day and $45 for both days). Children 12 and under are free with paid adult admission. Active Duty military and their dependants are free. Retired and reserve military can purchase half price tickets through MWR.

With over 900 images this is definitely one of the largest galleries yet, we have included some new features with this one, and don't forget to use the slideshow feature to minimize your mouse-clicking.

Many thanks go out to Kelly Fitzpatrick, the trigger happy photographer. Outstanding job my man.

Time: 9AM until dusk Saturday 10-21-06

# of paid registrants = about 40
maximum allowed drivers = 60
(we have way over 100 pre registrants)

Cost of entry $65 cash or $67.25 via www.paypal.com to sales@gtfactory.jp
Confirmed PAID registrations are listed in blue on www.driftcircuit.org/register

Run groups = 3
Number of people per run group = about 13 or 14 right now
Hours of seat time per run group = about 6

Schedule:

Time Track 1 Track 2 Break
6AM Setup
7AM Setup
8AM Tech
9AM Group A Group B Group C
10AM Group C Group A Group B
11AM Group B Group C Group A
12NOON Group A Group B Group C
1PM Group C Group A Group B
2PM Group B Group C Group A
3PM Group A Group B Group C
4PM Group C Group A Group B
5PM Group B Group C Group A

Trilogy 2006 Postponed due to lack of funding; however, Drift Circuit is now working in partnership with Drift Buffet to provide Trilogy Registrants a place to drift on Saturday October 21st, from early morning until dusk, for the same low fee that Trilogy charged, even though our costs are considerably higher now that Trilogy has been postponed.

We are only 10 days away from the Trilogy drift practice and amateur competition where $3500 is up for grabs hosted by Drift Circuit at the National orange Show in San Bernardino Fri. Oct 20 to Sun. Oct. 22nd.

The overwhelming response to everything the trilogy event has to offer for such a reasonable price means we have more pre-registrations than we have space! Drifting is on a first pay first serve basis so if you intend to participate and have not already paid, please submit payment now via www.paypal.com in the amount of $67.25 to our paypal account which is sales@gtfactory.jp . If you have already paid, please confirm that we have received your payment by making sure your name is listed in BLUE on www.driftcircuit.org/register . If your name is still in black by 10-16-06 we can not guarantee your entry into the event. On Monday 10-16-06 we will finalize all registrations and we will post the final roster and schedule on www.driftcircuit.org
Stack up your spare tires and your drift machines ready!

Good luck! I'll see you there,

Dan Greenbank with Drift Circuit
info@driftcircuit.org

Helmet(s)
Spare Tires & Wheels
Commuter tires and wheels
Jack
Jack stands
Tire Iron
Locking lug key
Spare lug nuts
Coolant
Oil
Brake fluid
Fuel
Spare Belts
Spare Fuses
Spare Parts
Jumper cables
Tow rope
Tool box
Zip Ties
Duct tape
Lock box for all above

Easy up tent
Umbrella
Folding chair
Water
Food
Prescriptions
Sun block
Cooler
Ice
Positive attitude

Trilogy Teaser Video On-Line in our gallery section! click on the link up top or click here to enter our gallery.

(DISCLAIMER: DESPITE THE ACTION IN THE VIDEO, THERE WILL ONLY BE SINGLE RUN AT THE ACTUAL TRILOGY EVENT.).

Cash Purse has been raised to $3,500 to increase the number of top rank qualifiers that receive a prize.

Payment requests have been sent to all pre registrants for Trilogy. You only have a secure spot in the event if you have been marked paid on our Register Page list. If you have not paid, or have not received our paypal request, go to www.paypal.com and send $67.25 (includes processing fees) to sales@gtfactory.jp
Any questions regarding the event please contact us at info@driftcircuit.org

Trilogy -Sound -Action -Culture is the first ever three dimensional festival created for amateurs in action sports and other amateur sporting events alike. Similar to X-games and The Dew Tour, Trilogy’s mission is to create the ultimate venue for amateur competitors in alternative sports with a few extra surprises added to the mix. In the words of late great Andy Warhol, “Everyone gets his or her fifteen minutes.” This is the philosophy of Trilogy -Sound -Action -Culture.

Although it is a well known fact that not everyone will not get a chance at making it to the brass ring in these types of sports, Non-Linear hopes to change that by creating a bigger window for sponsors and agents to discover new talent’s in there sports under one single umbrella. This event will also take you one step further by providing its vast diverse audience with the best in music, exhibitions and other featured special attractions. Trilogy, promises to be an incredible experience for everyone. Non-Linear will hosting a mini Trilogy qualifier, Oct 20th - 22nd featuring two of Trilogy’s biggest events. The winners of these events will push on to The Trilogy Amateur Games in March of 2007.

Drift Circuit is proud to announce its largest drift event yet is to be held in conjunction with Trilogy at the Orange Show Fairgrounds in San Bernardino, CA Oct. 21-22 with practice available on the 20th. Following Drift circuit tradition, The T.A.G. Drift Comp. will treat drifters to a Japan inspired course.

Drifters entering the event will pay only $65 to compete and enjoy the weekends entertainment. Tickets will be sold through ticketmaster 8-18-06 to be confirmed through email to all pre-registrants on our site. There is a cash purse for the winners of the final competition on Sunday. All contestants for the qualifier will be competing for a cash purse of $2,500 dollars and sponsorship prizes. 1st place is $1,500 for best run. Ross petty and two additional guest judges will be there to professionally score your runs and to determine who drives home with the cash and prizes. All participants in Drift Circuit competitions must be of at least 18.

The California Sumo Wrestling Association has been producing The US Sumo Open since 2001. C.S.A. has developed many of the nation's top sumo athletes coached by both national champions and world champions. C.S.A. is the presenter of The Sumo competition at Trilogy Q06. Trilogy Amateur Games will provide an arena for qualified amateur sumo wrestlers (men & women) to compete for over $5,100 in cash and prizes. C.S.A. comments, “ It is with great honor to be producing a sumo tournament at Trilogy - Q06.” go to www.usasumo.com.

In addition to the events listed above, the Trilogy Qualifier will also feature a car show and Bikini contest. Saturday October 21st, we host a car show of 100+ cars, that will be judged and classified into 9 categories including 7 primary car manufactures. This will include Domestic (USA) and DTM (European), these will be professionally judged on modifications, paintwork, graphics, interior, style and presentation. There will a cash purse and trophies for winners in each class.

Bands: Mike Jones - E-40 - Z - Trip - Nappy Roots - Jin - The Samples - eX girl ( from Japan) - Jim Carroll - The Shapeshifters, Barrington Levy - The Living Legends - Pato Bontan - Half Pint w/Dubkat and more bands, including local bands tba.

Special attractions: Dan The Rocket man - Tyson the skateboarding dog - Friday night Brizillian Carnival - Taiko drummers - Hawaiian Luau by the pond featuring, drummers fire dancers and Traditional island dancers African stilt dancers, Bikini contest and more.

In addition to the special attractions there will be Carnival rides and a hunted house on site for an additional fee.

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