VegasProAm Round 1 Info and Questions

[Nick D]

Check this Post often for more FAQ and VegasProAm Event Information

VegasProAm follows a Formula Drift style event format to help drivers get the feel of what will be expected from them at the next level of competition.

Schedule
  6:30am Gates Open to Drivers and Teams
  6:30am -   8:20am Tech Inspection
  8:30am -   8:50am Drivers Meeting/Safety Briefing
  8:50am -   9:00am Parade Lap
  9:00am -   9:50am Group 1
10:00am - 10:50am Group 2
11:00am - 12:50pm Group 1
  1:00pm -   1:50pm Group 2
  2:00pm -   3:15pm Qualifying (drivers line up in number order)
  3:20pm -   3:35pm Qualifying Results Drivers Meeting
  3:35pm -   3:55pm Top 8/16 Practice
  4:00pm -   5:00 or 530pm Top 8/16 Tandem Competition

Group 1 - Tandem Drivers  (have the ability to move in to Top 8/16)
Group 2 - Non-Tandem Intermediate/Advanced Drivers (practice and qualification)

Round 1Event Prizes:  
    * VegasProAm Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
    * Sparco is awarding a "One Way" gear bag to 1st place
    * Vegasdrift is awarding a Free Practice Session Voucher


Series Prizes:  Series Champion will receive

    * A Formula Drift Pro License
    * 1 set of CP Pistons
    * 1 set of Carrillo Rods
    * 2 Belle 1 Communications Formula Drift Freq Programed Motorola UHF Radios

Series 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place will receive

    * Invitations to the Formula Drift ProAm Nationals

Click HERE for the Current Drivers List

Some Frequently Asked Questions

Q: is this a beginner event?
A: NO. If you are a beginner Vegasdrift next practice event is April 17th

Q: Will there be on-site tire changing?
A: Yes!

Q: I do not have a cage or a race suite will i be able to participate?
A: Yes - you will be able to practice in a "Non-Caged" Practice Run Group (no tandem) and have the opportunity to earn points from Qualifying, but you will not be able to move forward in the competition to the "Top 8" or "Top 16" You will have to pass a normal "Vegasdrift Practice Event Tech inspection" the tech sheet can be found Here

Q: Will I be able to participate in Tandem with a bolt in cage?  
A: Yes - however if you earn your license or are awarded an invitation to ProAm Nationals your car has to meet all of the tech requirements in the Formula Drift ProAm

Q: How many "racing/bucket" seats are required for Tandem?
A: You will only need one "Bucket" Seat and one certified harness

Q: Do i need a full fire suppression system?
A: We require one 2lbs extinguisher mounted securely with a quick release, within an arms distance, while the driver is seated. Once again if you move on to Nationals your car must be fully compliant with the Formula Drift ProAm Rulebook.

Q: Does my Battery need to be relocated to the Trunk, or inside the car?
A: No. But for tandem we do require a cut off switch that will shut the car down.  

Q: Can I pick my own number?
A: No, we will not be taking number requests.  Participants will receive 1 free set of door plates. Additional Door plates will be $20.00 a set.

Q: Are there ride alongs?
A: There are NO ride alongs.

more FAQ to come soon.

[s13yaobling]

you need a certified seat just to tandem?? if so..crap.

[Nick D]

The previous rule book for ProAm wanted 2 certified seats.  We understand that it is a major process to get the cars up to the Standard FD rulebook.  If you have a "bucket" seat that was certified, or a seat like a Bride zeta III or a Status seat, we can pass it, however you should make plans to replace it by the end of the VegasProAm Season.  Stock OEM seats will not be able to be used in tandem competition in the Top 8/16 due to obvious safety issues.

[DannyGeorge]

Getting expensive!!!!!

Can the battery shutoff be on the back of the car where the stock battery is?

If the harness' have been cert before (ballin willans 6pt) but have been past tge 2 yeae date we need to send in somewhere to get recert'd?


Lets see what else i need.
Arm restraints$100
batt shutoff$50
recert belts??
Fire extinguishers$200
race suit $300
shoes$100
  

Prolly forgetting more still. Crazy. Pay to play i guess!

[Nick D]

If you plan on moving forward to top8/16 follow the FD guide book.  The Battery Shutoff should be on the USDM passenger side cowl (right underneath the windshield) and clearly marked with On/Off.  This standardized location will help safety/rescue workers turn off the car with out looking in random places in-case of an emergency.  If you absolutely can't not get this switch in the standard location for Rd1 we can make an exception, but by Rd2 it should be corrected. 

[DannyGeorge]

Harness question answered please? Get them recertified by a company?

[Nick D]

Danny, I have no idea who or where to point you in the right direction for harness Re-Cert.

[My LS hates me]

How many people will be in the comp?
http://vegasproam.com/registration/ is the right place to sign up for the event correct?
Will there be a pre tech meet?

[Nick D]

Good questions Josh,

Depending on how many Tandem ready participants we have will dictate which bracket (top 8 or top 16) we will use. 

Registration is located at http://www.vegasproam.com/registration

Pre-Tech - TBA

[My LS hates me]

Is there going to be the two tracks or just the one comp track?
Is there going to be a run group thats only tandem?
Are there prizes?

[ak_slick]

Will there a sympathy/good effort award for the person who attends the most competitions but gets few points?

[s13yaobling]

gold star im guessin?

and are the runs going to be the whole day? or is it comp time then the rest we can go drift at will?

[Nick D]

Is there going to be the two tracks or just the one comp track?
Is there going to be a run group that's only tandem?
Are there prizes?

VegasProAm follows a Formula Drift style event format to help drivers get the feel of what will be expected from them at the next level of competition. As focus of this event is Competition, expect 2 hours of practice followed by qualification. After the qualification results have been announced. "Top 8/16" drivers will have a practice session followed by Tandem Elimination. 

There are 2 run groups
Group 1 - Tandem Drivers  (have the ability to move in to Top 8/16)
Group 2 - Non-Tandem Advanced Drivers (practice and qualification)

Event Prizes:  VegasProAm Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place

Series Prizes:  Series Champion will receive

• A Formula Drift Pro License
• 1 set of CP Pistons
• 1 set of Carrillo Rods
• 2 Belle 1 Communications Formula Drift Freq Programed Motorola UHF Radios

Series 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place will receive

• Invitations to the Formula Drift ProAm Nationals

[87rx7]

what kind of radio Communications can we use inside the car?

[Nick D]

you can use what ever radios you want.  If you are looking for FD style communication gear, use UHF radios that can be programed.  If you need more info i can put you in-touch with Belle1 Racing Communications.