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Thunder Valley Volks Rally

Thunder Valley Volks Rally
April 12, 2008 - April 13, 2008

From Beetles to Buses to Ghias and Things, Volkswagens of all shapes and sizes will invade Thunder Valley April 12-13.

The East Coast Pro Racing Association brings its exciting Quick Shootout and Pro Stock Volkswagens to Bristol Dragway, along with several divisions of bracket racing. A car show will feature every V-dub known to man, as all Volkswagens are welcome to compete.
Vendors and swap meet participants will give visitors the opportunity to purchase hard-to-find restoration parts, aftermarket performance accessories, and other items for VW fans of all ages. A police-escorted VW cruise will take place after car show judging on Sunday afternoon and will let participants view a little of Bristol's scenery.
Many other surprises are in store for this event, so if you are VW aficionado, don't miss it. Tickets are $15 on Saturday and Sunday. Weekend passes are available for $25, with kids 10 and under free with a paying adult.
Camping will be available on the Dragway grounds. Special camping for VW buses and non-hookup tent camping will be available for $20 with the purchase of a weekend pass.

For additional information:
Bristol Dragway General Information - 423-764-DRAG
Administrative Manager - Brandon Cross, 423-989-6953
Sales - Chad Fleeman, 423-989-6936
Marketing and Promotions - Christopher Perrin, 423-989-6943
Operations - Jack Cocklin, 423-989-6989
Media and Public Relations - Wes Ramey, 423-989-6991

Schedule
Tickets
Competitor Info
Other
Camping

Schedule

Saturday, April 12, 2008
Gates Open 9:00 AM
Tech Inspection 11:00 AM
Qualifications (Rd. 1) NOON
Qualifications (Rd. 2) 1:15 PM
Qualifications (Rd. 3) 2:30 PM
Time Trial for Gamblers Race 3:30 PM
Gamblers Race

Saturday Rd. Format (Quick Shootout, Pro Stock, Gamblers)
*Minimum 45 minute cool-down for Quick Shootout & Pro Stock; 30 minute for Gamblers
*Race Awards 30 minutes after Final Run
*Approx. End Time 7:00 PM

Sunday, April 13, 2008
Gates Open for Vendors & Swap Meet 7:00 AM
Gates Open 8:00 AM
Car Show Registration Begins 8:00 AM
Tech Inspection (Cars Inspected Saturday Not Required) 10:00 AM
Car Show Registration Ends 11:00 AM
Car Show Judging Begins 11:00 AM
Qualifications Begins 11:00 AM
Eliminations Begin 1:00 PM
Car Show Judging Ends 2:00 PM
Car Show Cruise Begins 2:15 PM
Car Show Awards 4:00 PM

Sunday Rd. Format (Pro Stock, Super Pro, Pro, Modified Street)
*Minimum 45 minute cool-down for Pro Stock; 30 minute for all other classes
*Race Awards 30 minutes after Final Run
*Approx. End Time 7:00 PM

Tickets

Adult Single-Day (Saturday or Sunday) $15.00
Adult Weekend $25.00
Children (10 & Under) FREE

Competitor Info

Super Pro ($35 Entry) Mod Street ($15 Entry)
Winner $1,000 Winner $250
Runner-Up $500 Runner-Up $125
Semis $75 Semis $25

*Based on Min. of 20 Cars *Based on Min. of 20 Cars

Pro ($25 Entry) Pro Stock ($125) / Quick Shootout ($50)
Winner $500 Winner* 70% of Purse
Runner-Up $250 Runner-Up** 30% of Purse
Semis $50 Semis*** $50

*Based on Min. of 20 Cars *Minimum $1,000 for Pro Stock + Entry Fees
**Minimum $800 for Quick Shootout + Entry Fees
10% of purse goes into points fund
***Semis receive entry fee back
Remaining purse is split 70/30 between Winner/RU

Car Show Info

Car Show Classes ($20 Entry)
New Beetle Stock Early Bus (Up to '67) Race (Drag Cars, Formula Vees, etc.)
New Beetle Mild Custom Early Camper (Up to '67) Special Interest (Promo, One of a Kind, etc.)
New Beetle Wild Custom Late Bus '68 - '79 Kit Car (VW Powered w/ Kit body style)
Beetle '46 - '57 Late Bus Camper '68 - '79 Off Road (Bajas, Buggles, & Rails)
Beetle Sedan '58 - '67 Single & Double Cab Trans. Daily Drivers ('67 & Earlier)
Beetle Convertible (70 & Earlier) Vanagon Daily Drivers ('68 to Present)
Beetle Sedan '68 & Later Custom Bus Water-Cooled '74 - '85 (Mark I)
Super Beetle '71 - '76 Type III / IV Water-Cooled '86 - '92 (Mark II)
Super Beetle Convertible '71 & Later Thing Water-Cooled '93 - '98 (Mark III)
Karmann Ghia Sedan Mild Custom Water-Cooled '99 - Present (Mark IV)
Karmann Ghia Convertible Wild Custom Water-Cooled, Modified (All Years)
Porsche 356/560
Porsche 911
Porsche 914
Porsche 924/944
Audi A4
Audi Other

"Best Of" Awards
Best of Show Air Cooled Best of Show Water Cooled DJ's Choice
Promoter's Choice Best Paint Best Interior
Best Engine

Camping

Full Hook-Up RV Camping $100
Non Hook-Up Camping* $20
*Must purchase Weekend Pass