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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.
Autocross will be held on Saturday and will let competitors flex their muscles as they turn left and right on a course set up in the North Parking lot.
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
Autocross 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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 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
Swap Meet & Car Corral (Weekend) $50

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

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

*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 / Touareg / Eurovan Daily Drivers ('68 to Present)
Beetle Sedan '68 & Later Custom Bus A1 / Scirrocco
Super Beetle '71 - '76 Type III / IV A2 / Corrado
Super Beetle Convertible '71 & Later Thing A3 / B3 / B4 (Includes Cabrio)
Karmann Ghia Sedan Mild Custom A4 (Includes First Gen Audi A3 & TT)
Karmann Ghia Convertible Wild Custom Water-Cooled, Modified (All Years)
Porsche 356/560
Porsche 911
Porsche 914
Porsche 924/944
Audi A4
Audi Other
VW Water Cooled Other (Eos/Phaeton) A5 (Incl. 2nd Gen Audi A3 & TT)

"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