The UMass Motorsport Spring Car Show and BBQ Sponsored in conjuction with SWAG's SouthWest Week and the Black Student Union's Blackout Weekend.
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Saturday May 3rd 2008 RAIN DATE: May 10th 2008
Event Summary: This show is the grand finale of our year. We're shooting for 500 cars this year. Featured events include:
Burnout Contest 4x4 RTI Ramp Exhaust/Audio Sound Off Lowrider Competition Biggest Lift Competition Pizza Eating Contest Tire Throwing Contest Engine Blow-up Raffle Vendors and Tuners DJ's and Food 33+ Trophy Categories Supermileage, Grease Car, Go Kart, Autocross, and Rally Cross Exhibits Custom Widebody and Airbrushing Demonstration
Price: Free to attend, $10 to enter a vehicle in judging. Events and contests are free to participate in.
Location: University of Massachusetts Amherst Campus, SouthWest Lot 33. If you are familiar with the campus it is at the bottom of the horseshoe in the Southwest residential area.
Hours: Show area opens at 10:00 AM. Burnout Contest begins at 12:00 PM. RTI 4x4 Ramp Contest begins at 1:00 PM. Judging Starts at 1:00 PM. Pizza Eating Contest begins at 3:00 PM.
Directions: University of Massachusetts Amherst Campus, SouthWest Lot 33. If you are familiar with the campus it is at the bottom of the horseshoe in the Southwest residential area.
If you are unfamiliar it is the lot closest to where Mass Ave. and University Drive meet. (downhill from the towers).
There will be signs directing traffic from the major roadways onto campus.
From the North: Route 91 South to Exit 25 - At the end of the ramp turn left and follow the road to the intersection - turn right onto Routes 5 & 10 South - go 1 mile, then left onto 116 South, then eight miles to UMass exit - Left at the end of the ramp onto Massachusetts Avenue. Take a right at the first set of lights (usually blinking yellow) and proceed approximately one-quarter mile. Signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.
From the South: Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst) - Right onto Route 9 and go approximately five miles, just past the Amherst-Hadley town line. Take a left at the lights (just after the Stop and Shop on the left-hand side) onto University Drive. Go through one set of lights and signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.
From the East: Mass Pike (Route 90) West to Exit 4 (West Springfield) onto Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst) - Right onto Route 9 and go approximately five miles, just past the Amherst-Hadley town line. Take a left at the lights (just after the Stop and Shop on the left-hand side) onto University Drive. Go through one set of lights and signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.
From the West: Mass Pike (Route 90) East to Exit 4 (West Springfield) onto Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst) - Right onto Route 9 and go approximately five miles, just past the Amherst-Hadley town line. Take a left at the lights (just after the Stop and Shop on the left-hand side) onto University Drive. Go through one set of lights and signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.
Parking In Groups: If you have a group of 5 or more participating vehicles, you may preregister by emailing umassmoto@gmail.com. State your club name, the number of participants, and one member's contact information. (phone number preferred.)
Sponsors/Vendors: If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or vendor at the show please contact umassmoto@gmail.com. Space is virtually unlimited.
Notes: We urge you to please drive cautiously around the UMass campus due to local and campus police strict enforcement of pedestrian rights and traffic laws. Campus police have full authority of the law.
Trophy Categories:
1. Best in Show 2. Best Alumni Car 3. Highest 4. Lowest 5. Best Club Participation Award
---Makes:
6. Best Acura/Honda 7. Best Mitsubishi/DSM 8. Best Mazda 9. Best Nissan/Infiniti 10. Best Toyota/Lexus/Scion 11. Best Subaru 12. Best Volkswagen/Audi 13. Best Ford 14. Best GM 15. Best Mopar (Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge) 16. Best BMW 17. Best Chevy 18. Best Hyundai 19. Best Volvo
---General:
20. Best Other (Car that do not fit into make categories) 21. Best Exotic 22. Best Truck 23. Best Off-Road Truck 24. Best Antique Pre-1960 25. Best Classic 1960-1985 26. Sleeper Award 27. People's Choice Award 28. Best Motorcycle 29. Best Import 30. Best Domestic 31. Best Utility Vehicle
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Umass Motorsport Car Show May 3 - 
