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2008
TIME TRIAL RESULTS
The
2nd Annual Kia of Duluth Car Show and Time Trials
took place on Sunday August 29, 2008 on Garfield Avenue
in Duluth's Lincoln Park. More than 1,500 spectators
took in the event which also set some new speed and
time records.
It
was Vern Laurin Jr, in his 1993 Dodge Dayton who not
only smashed the course record with 5.97 second run,
but also went on to claim the Championship in the
"Slicks Division" down the 1/8 mile on Garfield
Avenue.
Jim
Ripley, took home Championship honors with a 6.62
run, in the "Street Division." Ripley's
1972 Chevy Nova had runs of 6.95, 6.92, and 6.93.
For
a full listing of times for the 2008 Kia of Duluth
Time Trials & Carshow click here.
EVENT
INFO
Gates
open at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 24th. Time Trials
will begin at approximately 10:00 a.m. and will conclude
prior to 6:00 p.m. depending on the number of participants.
Parking will be in the field adjacent to Garfield
Avenue, however, due to the large numbers of spectators
expected at this year's event we encourage spectators
to find alternate parking on Superior St, or Railroad
Street and walk to the event.
TICKETS
There
are two types of tickets that can be purchased this
year on-site. A general admission standing ticket
is $10, and a reserved bleacher pass is $15. All tickets
are non-refundable and no rainchecks will be issued
due to weather. Bleacher seating is limited to 500
and it is recommended that spectators wanting a bleacher
seat pre-purchase this ticket in advance at Kernz
& Kompany, 2110 West First St, Duluth, MN 55806
or by calling 218-628-9996.
2008
TIME TRIAL INFORMATION
For
those wishing to participate in the 2008 Kia of Duluth
"Time Trial" portion of the event you must
meet the following criteria in order to register.
The event is open to the first 100 Registrants!
Deadline
for registration has been extended until THURSDAY,
AUGUST 21st.
1.
Must have experience racing your vehicle on tracks
such as Brainerd International Raceway (BIR), Rock
Falls Raceway, other type of track, or participated
in the 2007 Carshow & Time Trials in Lincoln Park.
2.
Vehicles CAN run open headers (this is a new rule
for 2008).
3.
Vehicles CAN use slicks or street tires. However,
there will not be a burnout box as the event is taking
place on a public street.
4.
Must sign a waiver releasing the event from any liability
as a result of injury or crash.
5.
Vehicle must pass an onsite "Safety Inspection"
to make sure the vehicle is safe to participate. (If
you have a BIR or ROCK FALLS Sticker this will expedite
your inspection, but not required).
6.
ALL drivers must wear a helmet and appropriate seat
belt and/or harness.
7.
ALL drivers once approved must be in the vehicle inspection
area no later than 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 24th.
If you are late you will be unable to participate.
8.
ALL drivers must pay a non refundable $50 registration
fee (registers driver and car).
9.
Each driver is allows one (1) Pit Crew member only.
No other persons will be allowed to be in our staging
area other than the driver and pit crew member. (Driver
and Pit Crew member will be issued a wrist band upon
check in at the event).
If
you qualify and agree to the above stipulations and
would like to pre-register your car in the "Time
Trials" please fill out the
2008 Registration Form (click
Here) and return to our offices @ 2110
West First Street, Duluth, MN 55806.
APPROVED
DRIVERS
Once
you have submitted your 2008 Registration Form, please
check back here to find out if you have been accepted
to participate in the 2008 Kia of Duluth Time Trials
& Carshow. List
of 2008 Approved Drivers.
CARSHOW
INFORMATION
Vehicles
wishing to participate in the Carshow portion of the
event should arrive between 7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. The
Carshow is limited to the first 100 vehicles, so plan
to arrive early if you want to participate in the
event. Please note that carshow vehicles
are not allowed to leave until the conclusion of the
event.
2007
Information
For
a complete list of 2007 results click here.
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