UMASS Motorsport Car Show - May 1, 2010

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They just finalized the plans for this year's show. It is a little over two months away. I hope to see some of your trucks there!

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The 4th Annual UMass Motorsport Spring Car Show and BBQ

Sponsored in conjunction with SWAG: Southwest Area Government's SouthWest Week, the UMass Photography Club, and ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

www.umassmotorsport.com

Saturday May 1st 2010 Rain or Shine

Event Summary:
This show is the grand finale of our year. We're shooting for 500 cars this year. Featured events include:

4x4 RTI Ramp
Exhaust/Audio Sound Off
Lowrider Competition
Biggest Lift Competition
Pizza Eating Contest
Tire Throwing Contest
Vendors and Tuners
DJ's and Music
Food: Burgers and Dogs
On Site Dyno Services Provided by BrandXPerformance Mobile Dyno
22+ Trophy Categories

Exhibits Include:
Umass Super-Mileage Vehicle (Tentative)
Others TBA

Price:
Free to attend, $10 to enter a vehicle in judging. Events and contests are free to participate in.

Location:
University of Massachusetts Amherst Campus, SouthWest Lot 33. If you are familiar with the campus it is at the bottom of the horseshoe in the Southwest residential area.

Hours:
Show area opens at 10:00 AM.
Dyno open to guests at 9:00 AM.
RTI 4x4 Ramp Contest begins at 1:00 PM.
Judging Starts at 1:00 PM.
Pizza Eating Contest begins at 3:00 PM.

Mobile Dyno Info:
George at BrandXPerformance will be in attendance with his mobile dyno capable of reading Horsepower and Torques of your car. The dyno is a dynojet type dyno capable of readings up to 2000hp. Sorry to all you AWD people, only FWD and RWD cars.

For $80 you get 3 pulls on the dyno with a printout reading of your horsepower and torque.

Come show us what power you make and get that car up on the trailer!

Directions:
University of Massachusetts Amherst Campus, SouthWest Lot 33. If you are familiar with the campus it is at the bottom of the horseshoe in the Southwest residential area.

If you are unfamiliar it is the lot closest to where Mass Ave. and University Drive meet. (downhill from the towers).

There will be signs directing traffic from the major roadways onto campus.

From the North: Route 91 South to Exit 25 - At the end of the ramp turn left and follow the road to the intersection - turn right onto Routes 5 & 10 South - go 1 mile, then left onto 116 South, then eight miles to UMass exit - Left at the end of the ramp onto Massachusetts Avenue. Take a right at the first set of lights (usually blinking yellow) and proceed approximately one-quarter mile. Signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.

From the South: Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst) - Right onto Route 9 and go approximately five miles, just past the Amherst-Hadley town line. Take a left at the lights (just after the Stop and Shop on the left-hand side) onto University Drive. Go through one set of lights and signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.

From the East: Mass Pike (Route 90) West to Exit 4 (West Springfield) onto Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst) - Right onto Route 9 and go approximately five miles, just past the Amherst-Hadley town line. Take a left at the lights (just after the Stop and Shop on the left-hand side) onto University Drive. Go through one set of lights and signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.

From the West: Mass Pike (Route 90) East to Exit 4 (West Springfield) onto Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst) - Right onto Route 9 and go approximately five miles, just past the Amherst-Hadley town line. Take a left at the lights (just after the Stop and Shop on the left-hand side) onto University Drive. Go through one set of lights and signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.

Parking In Groups:
If you have a group of 5 or more participating vehicles, you may preregister by emailing [email protected]. State your club name, the number of participants, and one member's contact information. (phone number preferred.)


Food:
Tailgating welcome!
Burgers and 'Dogs will be provided by Greeno Sub Shop.
http://www.umass.edu/rso/greenosn/

Sponsors/Vendors:
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or vendor at the show please contact [email protected]. Space is virtually unlimited.

Notes:
We urge you to please drive cautiously around the UMass campus
due to local and campus police strict enforcement of pedestrian rights and traffic laws.
Campus police have full authority of the law.

Final listing of show classes will be posted in due time, we typically have a wide range of trophies covering most makes and groupings. Most categories will have 2-3 trophies (i.e. 1st, 2nd). There is a best alumni award and best motorcycle award as well. There are cover-all classes too. 22+ categories.

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As an alum and one of the people who helped start the umass car show a few years back I would say that this is something worth going to! I'll try to go this year for sure.
 

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man if only i was closer

that sounds like one badass show that would be awesome to go to
 

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Fun show for sure. I would have won biggest truck last year if some dude with an F650 didnt show up lol
 

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Fun show for sure. I would have won biggest truck last year if some dude with an F650 didnt show up lol

Yea, that was a big truck. haha.

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I just wanted to give this a bump. It is just over a week away. Is anybody from here going?
 

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why cant there be any awesome shows farther south.. it would cost so much freaking money to drive up there in my truck that it wouldnt be funny..... looks like an awesome show, wish i could go...

edit: at 16mpg.... it would cost 220 bucks in gas one way to get there lol!
 

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Wish I could I have to help my brother move on sat he just bought a house. =( I was gonna come with the ricer and everything. I'll make it up there before school gets out though I hope.
 
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