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ma71supraturbo · 02-25-2004, 03:35 AM

I'm setting up a drift event in Eureka, CA with the help of DGtrials.com and I'm just trying to get a feel of how many people would be interested in attending. Cost and date are yet to be determined, but I'd like to keep the event to under 30 people so we can all get a good amount of seat time. I am also considering making it a 2-day event.

Cost estimate is $25-$50 with spectator fee/pit pass of $5

I am also working on an event in Redding, CA but that will likely be later on down the road

SilviaNinja240 · 02-25-2004, 04:11 AM

that'd be cool, probobly a good place to do it since there's nothing out there too. The only problem I might see is if you can actully find enough people. Because there isn't too many people up yonder, plus a 5 hour drive from San Francisco, so it'll be a long drive up there, even more so for the south bay folk. But if it's a two day event I think you might get enough people for that price. Btw, what track is up there? I didn't know they made a track that far north.

Drift_Ladie · 02-25-2004, 09:32 AM

i would go... haha need more details..

*TiNMAN* · 02-25-2004, 09:37 AM

id be down to go if i get my shocks are in by then. a couple of my homies would probably be down too, at least 2 or 3 other guys. keep us updated! right on

Var · 02-25-2004, 11:07 AM

i'd be down if it was on a sunday. my friend has a house up there. STAY OFF THE GRASS SUPRATURBO..j/k.

Do you ever hit up the twisties up there? My friend let me ride his 2000 Honda F4 to blue lake.. beautiful place to live. but Arcata is always foggy.

knghtryde · 02-25-2004, 12:51 PM

I"m down to go for run up there. Shoot I'd be in.

ma71supraturbo · 02-25-2004, 01:34 PM

Pimp -- I always hit the twisties but I rarely come across other enthusiasts. Anyway, he can always hit me up on AIM if he wants to hit some backroads

The course is basically like an autocross -- just one where there will only be drifters and you won't get redflagged for "being out of line"

It is only about the size of a football feild, but because the venue is so inexpensive I've decided on it to be the place to gauge interest for DGtrials (they would like to establish a region on the west coast). The paddock has some rough sections, but the local autocross club has been able to work around them and I'm confident I can do the same. The surface of the grid will not be nice on spinning tires though -- so bring spares. I am also actively seeking larger/smoother lots, but I believe for the first "test" event we will have to deal with Samoa. There is a promising go-kart track in Redding, but we're still trying to convince them that the weight of our car's won't kill their pavement...

Drift_Ladie · 02-25-2004, 02:10 PM

so when would you be expecting to have this event??

ma71supraturbo · 02-25-2004, 02:28 PM

As soon as practical. Which probably means in abour 2 months

z_boi · 02-25-2004, 02:48 PM

Im down for an event.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 02-25-2004, 02:49 PM

For that price...people will drive. Thats good that DGtrials is finally putting a thing out here now. I know JOSH would go...hes a big supporter of DGtrials out in the east coast when we were still there. IFX, slide or die and under destructions having too much fun out in NJ with drift wednesdays for freakin $20 to drift all nite long.

ma71supraturbo · 02-25-2004, 05:07 PM

Alright, it's official. DG Trials is proud to announce:

Humboldt Slide: Samoan Smoke Out

This drift event will take place April 17th, at the Somoa Drag Strip venue (just outside of Eureka, CA). Gates open at 7:30am, tech at 8, drivers meeting at 9:30, and first car out by 10. Cars will be drifting throughout the day until 6pm when we shut it down. In order to ensure plenty of seat time for all, the number of entrants will be capped at 40.

Entry Fee: $40
Spectator Fee: $5

Preregistration is open and encouraged, as we will not allow more than 40 to participate. Their paypal is: sales@dgtrials.com

If you'll want to spend the night, let me know and I'll try and find a floor or couch for you to crash on. Otherwise there are plenty of affordable hotels/motels in the area.

S14DriftR · 02-25-2004, 08:41 PM

I would probably be down to go, I am from Eureka and need to make a trip up there to get the seats and tension rods and other stuff from my wrecked S14 that im keeping up there.

ootranceformeroo · 02-25-2004, 10:13 PM

wheres Eureka? North/south?

ma71supraturbo · 02-25-2004, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ootranceformeroo

wheres Eureka? North/south?

About 200 Miles north of the bay on the coast. Basically directly west of Redding, CA

NZO · 02-25-2004, 11:09 PM

AKA far away

Danio · 02-26-2004, 01:11 AM

Just curious, how come they chose Eureka?

NZO · 02-26-2004, 01:33 AM

Looks like he lives 10min away.

ma71supraturbo · 02-26-2004, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danio

Just curious, how come they chose Eureka?

When I got red flagged at my local autocross for drifting, I decided to get an event off the ground. I talked to Erik at DG trials, and he walked me through the steps needed to get a site and attract people. I do realize the site isn't ideal, but it's is affordable and had an open calender which allowed a drift event to be here as quickly as possible. I am still actively searching for other venues, but I am too far from the bay area and Sacramento to set anything up down there. I do, however, have hopes to get a drift event at Thunderhill, but it will probably be next year as the calender is pretty full and the cost is so high that DG trials will want to be certain that there is the demand.

I also am working on getting an event in Mount Shasta -- it will be far for you guys in the bay, but still reasonable for the Sacramento folks and will be very attractive to the Oregon people

knghtryde · 02-26-2004, 10:22 AM

Mt. Shasta... shoot now that one has to be a full weekend thing. Shoot I'll take a Friday off before hand and make a three day weekend/vacation outta it. That should be fun. LoLz...

ma71supraturbo · 02-26-2004, 06:13 PM

Another venue I'm looking into:

*Knuckles* · 02-26-2004, 06:52 PM

im down...but dont think ill be drifting by then...so can spectators pay at the gate? also that course that you have a pic up^ is dope! well hope you have events set up some time in August...ill be slippy by then........

hey team mate down to watch this event take place?

knghtryde · 02-26-2004, 07:03 PM

That coarse it sweet. The one in the pic. You have to score that place for us. I know we can get plenty of people over there if you score that coarse.

ma71supraturbo · 02-26-2004, 08:09 PM

working on it. It's owned by a group of shifter kart enthusiasts and they don't like the idea of big heavy cars tearing up their asphalt -- but I think I'm making progress

And yes, spectators can pay at the gate -- the more the merrier

S14DriftR · 03-01-2004, 01:47 AM

Anyone attending this, I have a 95 red S14 up in Eureka that I think I am going to part out, and I am going to try and make it up there for the event so if you need anything you can come by and get it after the drifting or something.

kazuo · 03-01-2004, 11:19 PM

How many people will be allowed in the event?

Any pics of the venue?

Cone dodging or actual track?

Need more specifics if im gonna make a 5+ hour drive...

knghtryde · 03-02-2004, 10:19 AM

Art you just drove 6 hours to watch an event that you didn't even participate in. Stop complaining.

ootranceformeroo · 03-02-2004, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knghtryde

Art you just drove 6 hours to watch an event that you didn't even participate in. Stop complaining.

haha he didnt drive! John did...

plus, D1 is worth the drive than just another event...

anthony240 · 03-02-2004, 07:58 PM

i'm curious, how did you get DGtrials to sponsor this event? I asked them about holding an event in Stockton and they said they will start a west coast division. What did you have to do? Pay for the rental of the venue? And how about insurance?

kazuo · 03-02-2004, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knghtryde

Art you just drove 6 hours to watch an event that you didn't even participate in. Stop complaining.

I'm not "complaining," I am asking for specifics about an event as none were posted.

And as far as driving 5 hours for D1 goes, it was worth it.

02-25-2004, 03:35 AM	#1
ma71supraturbo Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chico, CA Age: 27 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (0)	Gauging interest in Eureka, CA drift session I'm setting up a drift event in Eureka, CA with the help of DGtrials.com and I'm just trying to get a feel of how many people would be interested in attending. Cost and date are yet to be determined, but I'd like to keep the event to under 30 people so we can all get a good amount of seat time. I am also considering making it a 2-day event. Cost estimate is $25-$50 with spectator fee/pit pass of $5 I am also working on an event in Redding, CA but that will likely be later on down the road

02-25-2004, 04:11 AM	#2
SilviaNinja240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Shibukawa, Gunma Posts: 1,160 Trader Rating: (0)	that'd be cool, probobly a good place to do it since there's nothing out there too. The only problem I might see is if you can actully find enough people. Because there isn't too many people up yonder, plus a 5 hour drive from San Francisco, so it'll be a long drive up there, even more so for the south bay folk. But if it's a two day event I think you might get enough people for that price. Btw, what track is up there? I didn't know they made a track that far north. __________________ http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/LukaD/Rsigcopy.jpg

02-25-2004, 09:37 AM	#4
TiNMAN Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NorCal, East Bay Favorite Color: Green Age: 23 Posts: 3,937 Trader Rating: (2)	id be down to go if i get my shocks are in by then. a couple of my homies would probably be down too, at least 2 or 3 other guys. keep us updated! right on __________________ I AM LEGIT.

02-25-2004, 11:07 AM	#5
Var Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 27 Posts: 5,072 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Var	i'd be down if it was on a sunday. my friend has a house up there. STAY OFF THE GRASS SUPRATURBO..j/k. Do you ever hit up the twisties up there? My friend let me ride his 2000 Honda F4 to blue lake.. beautiful place to live. but Arcata is always foggy. __________________ Hi

02-25-2004, 12:51 PM	#6
knghtryde Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Campbell, California Age: 29 Posts: 805 Trader Rating: (0)	I"m down to go for run up there. Shoot I'd be in. __________________ David Munoz, 1989 S13 KA24ET 1990 Infiniti Q45 To push oneself to the limit is all that one can do. To quit is to die.

02-25-2004, 09:32 AM	#3
Drift_Ladie Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay Area-Norcal Posts: 164 Trader Rating: (0)	i would go... haha need more details..

02-25-2004, 01:34 PM	#7
ma71supraturbo Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chico, CA Age: 27 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (0)	Pimp -- I always hit the twisties but I rarely come across other enthusiasts. Anyway, he can always hit me up on AIM if he wants to hit some backroads The course is basically like an autocross -- just one where there will only be drifters and you won't get redflagged for "being out of line" It is only about the size of a football feild, but because the venue is so inexpensive I've decided on it to be the place to gauge interest for DGtrials (they would like to establish a region on the west coast). The paddock has some rough sections, but the local autocross club has been able to work around them and I'm confident I can do the same. The surface of the grid will not be nice on spinning tires though -- so bring spares. I am also actively seeking larger/smoother lots, but I believe for the first "test" event we will have to deal with Samoa. There is a promising go-kart track in Redding, but we're still trying to convince them that the weight of our car's won't kill their pavement... Last edited by ma71supraturbo; 02-25-2004 at 01:56 PM.

02-25-2004, 02:10 PM	#8
Drift_Ladie Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay Area-Norcal Posts: 164 Trader Rating: (0)	so when would you be expecting to have this event??

02-25-2004, 02:28 PM	#9
ma71supraturbo Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chico, CA Age: 27 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (0)	As soon as practical. Which probably means in abour 2 months

02-25-2004, 02:48 PM	#10
z_boi Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oakland CA Age: 24 Posts: 147 Trader Rating: (0)	Im down for an event. __________________ 77 280z 85 Cressy 5spd Shasta Speed Stars Baby! http://www.lazypenguin.net/banners/b...canton_new.jpg

02-25-2004, 02:49 PM	#11
fliprayzin240sx SLINKY + ESCULATOR = Fun Times Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ass Crack of Japan Posts: 8,413 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx	For that price...people will drive. Thats good that DGtrials is finally putting a thing out here now. I know JOSH would go...hes a big supporter of DGtrials out in the east coast when we were still there. IFX, slide or die and under destructions having too much fun out in NJ with drift wednesdays for freakin $20 to drift all nite long. __________________

02-25-2004, 05:07 PM	#12
ma71supraturbo Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chico, CA Age: 27 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (0)	Alright, it's official. DG Trials is proud to announce: Humboldt Slide: Samoan Smoke Out This drift event will take place April 17th, at the Somoa Drag Strip venue (just outside of Eureka, CA). Gates open at 7:30am, tech at 8, drivers meeting at 9:30, and first car out by 10. Cars will be drifting throughout the day until 6pm when we shut it down. In order to ensure plenty of seat time for all, the number of entrants will be capped at 40. Entry Fee: $40 Spectator Fee: $5 Preregistration is open and encouraged, as we will not allow more than 40 to participate. Their paypal is: sales@dgtrials.com If you'll want to spend the night, let me know and I'll try and find a floor or couch for you to crash on. Otherwise there are plenty of affordable hotels/motels in the area. Last edited by ma71supraturbo; 02-25-2004 at 09:44 PM.

02-25-2004, 08:41 PM	#13
S14DriftR Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oxnard Age: 26 Posts: 584 Trader Rating: (0)	I would probably be down to go, I am from Eureka and need to make a trip up there to get the seats and tension rods and other stuff from my wrecked S14 that im keeping up there.

02-25-2004, 10:13 PM	#14
ootranceformeroo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,950 Trader Rating: (1)	wheres Eureka? North/south? __________________ Gorgeous Garage Touge Friends CrabDrifting.com Drift Unit

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02-25-2004, 11:09 PM	#16
NZO Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oakland, CA Age: 26 Posts: 1,431 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: NZO	AKA far away __________________ sentinelguild.com/nzo/PFCDB/

02-26-2004, 01:11 AM	#17
Danio Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SJ Bay Area Posts: 1,002 Trader Rating: (0)	Just curious, how come they chose Eureka?

02-26-2004, 01:33 AM	#18
NZO Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oakland, CA Age: 26 Posts: 1,431 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: NZO	Looks like he lives 10min away. __________________ sentinelguild.com/nzo/PFCDB/

02-26-2004, 10:22 AM	#20
knghtryde Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Campbell, California Age: 29 Posts: 805 Trader Rating: (0)	Mt. Shasta... shoot now that one has to be a full weekend thing. Shoot I'll take a Friday off before hand and make a three day weekend/vacation outta it. That should be fun. LoLz... __________________ David Munoz, 1989 S13 KA24ET 1990 Infiniti Q45 To push oneself to the limit is all that one can do. To quit is to die.

02-26-2004, 06:13 PM	#21
ma71supraturbo Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chico, CA Age: 27 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (0)	Another venue I'm looking into:

02-26-2004, 06:52 PM	#22
Knuckles Divine Wind Killz!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sacramento,CA NOR-CAL BABY!! Posts: 501 Trader Rating: (5)	im down...but dont think ill be drifting by then...so can spectators pay at the gate? also that course that you have a pic up^ is dope! well hope you have events set up some time in August...ill be slippy by then........ hey team mate down to watch this event take place?

02-26-2004, 07:03 PM	#23
knghtryde Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Campbell, California Age: 29 Posts: 805 Trader Rating: (0)	That coarse it sweet. The one in the pic. You have to score that place for us. I know we can get plenty of people over there if you score that coarse. __________________ David Munoz, 1989 S13 KA24ET 1990 Infiniti Q45 To push oneself to the limit is all that one can do. To quit is to die.

02-26-2004, 08:09 PM	#24
ma71supraturbo Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chico, CA Age: 27 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (0)	working on it. It's owned by a group of shifter kart enthusiasts and they don't like the idea of big heavy cars tearing up their asphalt -- but I think I'm making progress And yes, spectators can pay at the gate -- the more the merrier

03-01-2004, 01:47 AM	#25
S14DriftR Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oxnard Age: 26 Posts: 584 Trader Rating: (0)	Anyone attending this, I have a 95 red S14 up in Eureka that I think I am going to part out, and I am going to try and make it up there for the event so if you need anything you can come by and get it after the drifting or something.

03-01-2004, 11:19 PM	#26
kazuo Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Posts: 2,755 Trader Rating: (3)	How many people will be allowed in the event? Any pics of the venue? Cone dodging or actual track? Need more specifics if im gonna make a 5+ hour drive...

03-02-2004, 10:19 AM	#27
knghtryde Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Campbell, California Age: 29 Posts: 805 Trader Rating: (0)	Art you just drove 6 hours to watch an event that you didn't even participate in. Stop complaining. __________________ David Munoz, 1989 S13 KA24ET 1990 Infiniti Q45 To push oneself to the limit is all that one can do. To quit is to die.

03-02-2004, 07:58 PM	#29
anthony240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Norcal Age: 27 Posts: 1,223 Trader Rating: (4)	i'm curious, how did you get DGtrials to sponsor this event? I asked them about holding an event in Stockton and they said they will start a west coast division. What did you have to do? Pay for the rental of the venue? And how about insurance? __________________ 18+ to come//21+ to swallow

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