Faceoff at Road America **May 1st & 2nd**

[Jimi-FM3]

Originally Posted by Bow Tie 67

Can I run the event with my R888's and bypass any awards?

The rules are posted at www.optimainvitational.com/faceoff

Tire rules - #11 - TIRES - Participants must use DOT approved, non-competition, treaded (non-grooved) street tires (no competition radials, no R compound, drag radials or shaved tread) with a tread wear rating of 200 or greater. Tires will be required to pass a technical inspection at the track. The spirit of the event requires the use of a DOT approved “non-competition” tire – any modifications to tires will be unacceptable. Any vehicle with tires showing any evidence of modification will be immediately disqualified from the event. Segments of the Faceoff will incorporate competitive elements that will make competition tires unsafe and uncompetitive. Safety is of the utmost importance and the race director or event coordinators will not hesitate to disqualify questionable tire selections.

All competitors in the event will be required to follow the same set of rules and there is no exhibition class for this event.

[Jimi-FM3]

For anyone that wants to stay in Milwaukee near the kickoff for the Road Rally, we have a block of rooms at the Milwaukee River Hilton. Please contact the hotel directly, ask for reservations and let them know you are with the OPTIMA Faceoff event to receive the group rate of $86. The hotel is less than 5 minutes from from the start at Andrew Chevrolet.

http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/MKEHIHF-Hilton-Milwaukee-River-Wisconsin/index.do[/URL]

[XcYZ]

Here's the official logo of the event:

[Jimi-FM3]

Hey crew, I've been asked to share a few more of the important details to let everyone know just how fun this event is going to be. Be patient with me as I'm going to run through all aspects of the event so everyone is clear as to how this thing is going to work (thanks for the suggestion Finchy!).

Although this is listed as a two day event, the fun actually begins on Friday April 30 with an open house and lunch at the Roadster Shop in Mundelein, IL. Be sure to stop by there on your way up. On Friday evening, we're going to assemble at Andrew Chevrolet on Silver Spring Drive for an informal cookout with burgers and hot dogs, bench racing and lying about how good all of our cars are! Hotel info for Friday night is listed on the event website. Andrew Chevrolet has graciously offered to let anyone keep their tow vehicles and trailers in their secured lot all weekend long.

Saturday morning starts the official event. We'll meet again at Andrew Chevrolet at 8 am for a breakfast sponsored by Pennzoil. We'll get all the cars lined up and ready for the road rally segment of the event. We'll do a drive by the OPTIMA headquarters heading for our first stop (mystery stop to be announced that morning). The cruise route will wind through the beautiful Wisconsin countryside to West Bend Dyno where they and D&Z Customs will provide you with a great lunch. Our final stop will be the famous track at Road America where we will park all the cars and have them teched while we watch James Shipka and his fellow One Lap of America competitors tear it up on the track. The Roadster Shop Performance Design competition will take place on Saturday afternoon as well. This will be a participant judged event with a special award from the Roadster Shop. Basically, you vote for your favorite vehicle in the event (except your own), and the vehicle with the most votes wins.

At 4:00 on Saturday, the high-speed competition begins with the Carbon Kustoms Karting Enduro, a one hour team endurance go-karting event. All competitors and non-driving competitors will be included. This is meant to be a social event, so we will throw everyone's name into a hat and draw out four person teams. Once the teams are established, we will then have all four members of the team gather on the karting scale to determine the starting grid! The heaviest team will start on the pole and the lightest team will start at the back of the pack! This should make for a great icebreaker and some good natured fun. Saturday night concludes with appetizers and bench racing at Siebkins Stop-Inn, a world famous tavern that has hosted every famous racer in history since the 50's. If you know any racers by name, I can practically guarantee you that they've been to Siebkins Stop-Inn. Be sure to bring your favorite racing sticker as the entire establishment is decorated with thousands of them.

The Sibkins Hotel offers some great rooms with great rates, be sure and book quickly, info is on the website. http://www.siebkens.com/

The on track competition starts on Sunday with a 7am drivers meeting. Breakfast food is available from the famous Gearbox restaurant at the track. We'll shoot to have cars on the track by 8am. The BFG Hot Lap Challenge will be on the famous track with a custom configuration specifically designed for our event. http://roadamerica.com/FanInformation/Maps.asp

The DSE Speed Attack Autocross will be held at the Briggs & Stratton Motorplex, and is sure to be one of the most unique and entertaining autocross tracks you'll ever see. This is not a parking lot or skid pad, but a mini road course with rumble strips and elevation changes! http://roadamerica.com/userfiles/ima...rplex_580w.jpg

The Baer Brakes Speed Stop Challenge will be a true 0-100-0 competition on the most famous front straight in racing!

A couple things to keep in mind - this event is a BFG contingency event, so all of you running BFG's, be sure to sign up at BFG's Nation of Go. BFG has stepped up big and is paying out cash for participants running their product. Brian Finch earned valuable points and $350 at RTTC! http://www.nationofgo.com/#/explore

Lastly, this is an OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car qualifying event. We will be offering two, yes two, invitations to the Ultimate Street Car Invitational in Pahrump, NV right after SEMA!!

We're limiting the event to 60 entries and they're filling up fast. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of the inaugural group to run at Road America and earn your chance to compete with the elite at the OUSCI in 2010. This will truly be one of the most memorable events of the year!

http://www.optimainvitational.com/faceoff

[Jimi-FM3]

Additional incentive from Bret at Ridetech:

"Hi guys…just now getting a chance to write a few thoughts. As we discussed briefly on Sunday, I would like to set up an offer to store up to 6 participants cars at our facility between the Face Off event on May 1 and the MMC event on May 30 for those who would enter both events. We could even extend that a bit further if they wanted to stay for the Power Tour and/or the Motorstate event in June. Here is a schedule of events in the area that might be of interest for this type vehicle/owner:

April 30-May 2 – Face Off at Road America – 7 hours from Jasper
May 8-9 – 10/10ths track day at Putnam Park – 2 hours from Jasper http://www.1010thsmotorsports.com/page/page/5236308.htm
May 21-23 GoodGuys Nashville – 3 hours from Jasper
May 29-30 Midwest Musclecar Challenge – 1 hour from Jasper
June 5-12 HotRod Power Tour – Iowa to Alabama
June 18-20 Motorstate Challenge – 5 hours from Jasper
July 9-11 Goodguys Columbus – 5 hours from Jasper

We are 75 miles from the Louisville airport. If the flights are coordinated I can even arrange a group ride from the airport to our shop."

A way generous offer guys - don't miss out, no excuses about storage now!! Thanks for the offer Bret.

[Vegas69]

Is there any chance of a group deal on and enclosed Semi? Maybe I'll talk to Steve about that.

[Jimi-FM3]

Right now the best deal I can find is $2600 round trip and we have to leave at the middle of next week with 6 cars.

[wiedemab]

Dad and I will be coming as spectators. Do you need any information from us prior to just showing up????? I just wanted to make sure.

Thanks

[Jimi-FM3]

Originally Posted by wiedemab

Dad and I will be coming as spectators. Do you need any information from us prior to just showing up????? I just wanted to make sure.

Thanks

None needed, looking forward to seeing you there!

[mike343sharpstk]

Originally Posted by wiedemab

Dad and I will be coming as spectators. Do you need any information from us prior to just showing up????? I just wanted to make sure.

Thanks

Hey all, I just wanted to let you know that I called Road America to verify that spectators could get into the track to check out the action. I was told that any spectators can attend for no cost, but will need to sign a waiver on the way in.