The Battle of the Imports is the founder of organized sport compact drag racing in the US. Founded in 1990, the Battle of the Imports is recognized the world over, as the pioneer of the "import lifestyle and culture." The Battle of the Imports is credited for successfully leading the way in creating the movement for, what is now, over a $3 billion industry and helping focus the eyes of every original equipment manufacturer, parts and accessories manufacturer and media outlet on to Generation X, Y and beyond.

The Battle of the Imports is also credited for being the first event organization in the country to bring race and show vehicles from Japan: TRUST "Speed King" Nissan Skyline, TRUST "S-Roc" Nissan Skyline, Top Fuel Racing Nissan Fairlady Z and Honda CRX, HKS Nissan Skyline drag car piloted by T. Kawasaki, APEXi Nissan Skyline piloted by Tarzan Yamada, Signal Auto "Choptop" Honda Civic, JUN "Hyper Lemon" Nissan Skyline and Honda Civic and the Bee Racing Mitsubishi GTO, thus recognizing the importance of JDM influence and popularity.

All in all, over the past 17 years, the Battle of the Imports has helped develop and shape today's sport compact drag racing and spokesmodel legends and superstars, and influenced the beginning of other such popular show series as Import Showoff, Hot Import Nights, and NHRA Sport Compact.

The Battle of the Imports series of events are held across the country in most of the top 20 DMA's. Each event in the series offers today's enthusiast competitive ¼-mile drag racing; a carshow (with close to 100 awards) for imports, sport compacts, late model domestics, trucks and SUV's; a lifestyle arena with live stage entertainment featuring local talent, model expo and "Speed Queen" model search, an interactive vendors midway and from time to time, certain events will include a live video gaming competitions and/or a drifting demonstrations and exhibitions.

Some of the markets our events are hosted in are Southern and Central CA, the Pacific Northwest (OR, WA), the Midwest (IL), the Mid-Atlantic (MD, VA), the Northeast (NJ and NH) and the Southeast (NC, FL).

For over 17 years, the Battle of the Imports has successfully designed and delivered a quality program for its sponsors, racers and most importantly the fans. We take measurement of our own objectives in meeting and exceeding our customer expectations, and constantly re-evaluate how we as a company can continuously improve.