Battle of the Imports

March 15, 2002

MTV is Ready to Rock the House at the Battle of the Imports Season Opener
Presented By ACT Clutches This Weekend at Famoso Raceway (Bakersfield, CA)

The 2002 season opener Battle of the Imports presented by ACT Clutches is shaping up to be a record breaking event with spectator attendance, race car entrants and car show participants. In addition, MTV will be present shooting footage at the event. So, make sure you wax your rides and look out for the cameras! And with only a couple of days left before the event, the most exciting names in import drag racing will converge at Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, CA to stake a claim in more than $30,000 in cash payouts and contingency. In addition to the drag race action, the 2002 Mothers Polishes Import Auto Tour Car Show is shaping up to be very competitive with car clubs from all over the Kern County competing in over 24-classes.

In addition the pavement pounding drag racing action, the 2002 Mothers Polishes Import Auto Tour Car Show will offer local competitors a chance to win huge trophies, bragging rights, and a chance to be featured on national TV. The Finestwomen.com competition is sure to have all the guys on the verge of blowing their gasket with lovely ladies strutting their stuff on the Finestwomen.com stage. Remember, it's free to enter and cash to win! Still need more? The hottest radio station in the Kern County, HOT 94-FM, will be on hand providing the audience with the hottest music and mucho freebies! In addition, live DJ music and performances will be played all weekend long from the finestwomen.com entertainment stage. The Battle of the Imports will make you famous because all of this non-stop action will be captured and aired on ESPN2

Famoso Raceway is a beautiful facility with a track preparation and maintenance team second to none, which is why some of the fastest NHRA/Winston Drag Racing Teams privately test at this venue. This unbelievable track will provide the groundwork for some record-breaking time slips.

The 7-second club has never looked better. Abel Ibarra (Riverside, CA) leads the camp with the newly sponsored K&N Filters Mazda RX7 and Mazda R100. Right on his heels is the hard charging Venom Toyota Tundra (Stanton, CA), Escort Racing Nissan 300ZX (Saitama, Japan), and the Area 51 Lexus SC300 (Irvine, CA). The A&L Racing Acura NSX piloted by Adam Saruwatari (Arroyo Grande, CA), is looking to better his 7.70-second time slip while Stephan Papadakis (Anaheim Hills, CA) and the AEM Drag Civic tries to prove to the world that a FWD is capable of a 7-second E.T. Presently, Papadakis campaigns the quickest and fastest FWD in the world (8.0-seconds @ 180-MPH). Shaun Carlson (Ontario, CA) driving the Meguiar's Ford Focus has a new engine and transmission combination that should net a possible 7-second E.T. Ray Lochhead (Brentwood, CA) driving the SR Motorsports RX7 is hot and bothered to take out the lighting quick and consistent Papadakis in the Pro-Modified Class.

In the newly sponsored Venom Pro-Import Class presented by Turbo Magazine, Adrian Sabori (Los Angeles, CA) and Jojo Callos (Long Beach, CA) will be returning to defend their one-two finish at the 2001 season finale against the hot shoe of Lisa Kubo (Rosemead, CA) driving the Nitto Tires Honda Civic. While Kubo may be a favorite at the season opener, she has plenty of competition against veteran racers like Myles Bautista (N. Hollywood, CA) driving the Rev Hard Honda Civic, Bruce Mortenson (Alta Loma, CA) driving the Venom Honda Civic, Roger Scalise piloting the SpeedCamp.com Honda Civic. Any one of these drivers could be the next member to join the 8-second club.

The newly sponsored ACT Clutches Pro-Street Class has veteran racer Shawn Hillier (Woodland Hills, CA) piloting the World's quickest and fastest normally aspirated FWD Honda (10.680-seconds) defending his 2001 season finale win against other "All-Motor Maniacs" like Jarrod Silvers (Agoura Hills, CA) driving the Silvers Racing Honda CRX, Scott Kelly (Anaheim, CA) driving the Toyo Tires VW Fastback, Bisi Ezerioha (Hacienda Heights, CA), Erick Aguilar (Torrance, CA), Norman Aubry (Los Angeles, CA) and many more. Famoso Raceway is primed and ready to accomodate eight qualifying spots with all 10-second entries. Recently, Erick Aguilar blasted a 10.682-second E.T. and is ready to set the record straight against L'Natural Racing.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFOMRATION, OR DIRECTIONS TO THE TRACK CALL 661-399-2210

Conveniently located, racers and car clubs from all over southern and northern California will be able to have a shot at fame and fortune. The Battle of the Imports is an excellent opportunity to promote your products and services. With the continual growth of the market, the Battle of the Imports is a consumer show that is extremely popular with the younger generation who posse's very discretional incomes and are Internet savvy. Do not miss out on the opportunity to participate in the vendor midway. The Battle of the Imports is currently advertising this event on 5-different radio stations blanketing the entire Kern County. The radio advertisements are scheduled to take flight on 03/11 and will continue to play until Saturday 03/24. People outside of the Kern County can listen to the commercial by logging onto the Battle of the Imports website.

For more information on classes and categories, please contact the Battle of the Imports direct at (562) 464-9520.

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