Drift PAOHNY, Soft Gripp, IFD, and Buffalo Drift Culture present Summer MatsErie presented by Westlake Auto Repair. This event will feature Drifting, A Tandem Comp, and a Car Show! Bring your whips out or just come and check out all the fun!
FRIDAY, JULY 23RD
TICKETS SOLD IN THE PIT AREA 2pm
SATURDAY, JULY 24TH
TICKETS SOLD IN THE PIT AREA STARTING AT 9am
SUNDAY, JULY 25th
TICKETS SOLD IN THE PIT AREA STARTING AT 9am AND ON THE GRANDSTAND SIDE STARTING AT 10AM
Summer Drift MatsErie presented by Westlake Auto Repair
Concessions:
Rusty wheel: Pit area Fri,Sat,Sun
B &Y: Grandstand Area Sunday
Prices
$10 1 day Spectator (online)
$15 1 day Spectator Day-of(At Gate)
$30 3-day Spectator (online)
Children 12 and under are free
$15 Car Show Entry(Includes Sunday Spectator Pass for entrant, all additional days are extra)
Drifting info can be found here: www.driftpaohny.com
Soft Gripp Car Show Info and The Schedule for Sunday, July 25th!
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There will be judging if entered. First and Second will receive an award, as well as other category's for all the events in the show! Please fill out your card that you will pick up at the entrance booth where you pay.
Spectator Drags: $10/driver, Winner takes the whole pot!
Hop on the track to join the fun or get in line for the limbo, 2 step, Spectator Drags and more! You can also just sit back and watch the excitement of the day!!
10:00 am Gates Open
12:00 pm = Judging Starts
01:00 pm = 2 Step contest!
02:00 pm = Car Limbo!
03:30 pm = Parking Lot Drags!
04:00 pm = Judging Ends
04:00 pm = Awards
Contest:
2 Step/ Exhaust
Car Limbo 2 Door
Car Limbo 4 Door
Best of Show Import
Best of Show Euro
Best of Show Domestic
Best of Show Truck
Best of Show Jeep
Best Interior
Best Exterior
Most Aggressive
Best Fitment
Best Engine Bay
Best Club Represent
Most Unique
Best Classic
Parking Lot Drags Cash Prize
Best Overall In Show
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