FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2008
Round-2 Presented by YoParts.com Heats Up as the Battle Shifts to New England
Round-2 of the 2008 BOTI Sport Compact Racing Series heats up and takes us to New England Dragway located in Epping, NH.

Located less than an hour north of the Boston market, the inaugural event presented by YoParts.com will feature some of the quickest and fastest sport compacts in the country.

Leading the charge is current points leader Marty Ladwig (San Antonio, TX) in Pro-FWD driving the Lucas Oil GM Cobalt. Ed Bergenholtz (Santa Ana, CA) piloting the MAZDASPEED 6 and the team experienced a minor driveline issue ultimately resulting in a final round loss.

"We're definitely excited about adding New England Dragway (NED) to our 2008 championship schedule," commented Frank Choi, Battle of the Imports. "We have met with the folks at NED and this beautiful venue at less than 100-ft elevation coupled with cool spring air, current class records stand to be rewiritten. The fans are in for some exciting door to door racing."

As a bonus for this event, YoParts.com will be offering special 6-month membership packages for only $10.00. Additionally, each paid membership will automatically enter them into a drawing for a $10,000.00 shopping spree.

The Battle of the Imports will feature a competitive carshow with over 100 awards available for imports, sport compacts, late models domestics, trucks and SUV's. Also, the Finestmodels.com swimsuit competition anchors the interactive vendors and lifestlyles section.

Fans can also enter to win a chance to win the YoParts.com "Power Package" valued at over $5,000. "YoParts.com is one of our new partners with a unique business model," added Choi. "Members have access to over 500,000 parts at true wholesale pricing." YoParts.com will be onsite offering special membership pricing of $39.99 for a 6-month membership.
New England Dragway
280 Exter Road
Epping, NH 03042
www.newenglanddragway.com
FRIDAY, MAY 9TH
(Schedule subject to change without notice.)
 
6:00 PM
Round-1 Qualifying for Pro Classes
8:00 PM
Round-2 Qualifying for Pro Classes
10:00 PM
Round-3 Qualifying for Pro Classes
SATURDAY, MAY 10TH
(Schedule subject to change without notice.)
 
12:00 PM
Gates Open for All Competitors
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tech Inspection
12:00 PM
Carshow Roll In
2:00 PM
Round-1 Qualifying (S/T, S/C, S/P, S/S, S/E and Q16)
3:30 PM
Round-2 Qualifying (S/T, S/C, S/P, S/S, S/E and Q16)
4:00 PM
First Round Elimination (Pro-FWD, Modified, Pro-Import and Pro-Stock)
4:30 PM
First Round Elimination (S/T, S/C, S/P, S/S, S/E and Q16)
4:00 PM
Carshow Judging Begins
6:00 PM
Second Round Elimination (All Classes)
8:00 PM
Finestmodels.com Swimsuit Competition
8:30 PM
Final Round Elimination (All Classes)
Conclusion of Event
Awards Presentation
EVENT PRICING
 
General Admission - Adult (Sat)
$20.00
General Admission - Kids 6-11 (Sat)
$5.00
Adult Pro Crew Member (2-Day)
$30.00
Adult Crew Member (Sat)
$20.00
Pro Race Entry (Car & Driver)
$65.00
Street & Sportsman Race Entry (Car & Driver)
$40.00
Carshow Entry (Car & Driver)
$40.00
Fun Run (Car & Driver)
$40.00
DIRECTIONS
 
From I-95: Take Exit 2 in New Hampshire. Follow Route 101 West to Exit 8. Turn right at the end of the ramp and you're here!
From I-93: Take Exit 7 in New Hampshire. Follow Route 101 East to Exit 8. Turn left and we're straight ahead!
From I-495: Take Exit 51-B to Route 125 North. Get on Route 101 East to Exit 8. Turn left, and - voila !

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