THE BATTLE OF THE IMPORTS PRESENTED BY PASSWORD:JDM AND TORCO RACING OILS HEADS BACK TO CHITOWN FOR THE 2006 EASTCOAST FINALS AT ROUTE 66 RACEWAY




BOTI HEADS BACK TO CHI-TOWN FOR EASTCOAST FINALS
On Saturday and Sunday, September 16th & 17th, the Battle of the Imports presented by Password:JDM and Torco Racing Oils returns to the Midwest for the 2006 Battle of the Imports Eastcoast Finals at Route 66 Raceway located in Joliet, IL. Pro and Street class racers from all over the Midwest have been battling all year long in hopes to break old records and set new records before the 2006 season winds down. Racers have a chance to compete for cash, contingency and trophies at one of the quickest and fastest tracks in the nation. The Password:JDM carshow will have just as much competition with car crews from all over fighting for a chance at national exposure. Also on the card is the the Finestmodels.com swimsuit competition and the interactive vendors midway anchors the evenings event.

"Route 66 is a very fast track," commented Frank Choi, Battle of the Imports. "Records are always broken and new ones are always set at this track. We should see a few new ones this September."

Located less than an hour from downtown Chicago, Located approximately 45-minutes south of Chicago, Route 66 Raceway is home to the CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals. A record number of racers, car clubs, sound competitors and fans are expected to attend the 2006 BOTI Eastcoast Finals presented by Password:JDM and Torco Racing Oils.

HEADS-UP PRO & STREET, DIAL-IN & FUN-RUN DRAG RACING FOR EVERYONE
The BOTI will be offering 2 heads-up Pro, 4 heads-up Street, the Sportsman Eliminator (Dial-in) classes, and the popular "fun-run" class where racers both import and domestic, and street bikes run for time only. Sportsman Eliminator racers have a chance to compete for cash, contingency and trophies. The competition will be especially close in the Street-Tuner, Street-Comp and Street-Performance class. "Judging by the number of competitors last year, the Street-Tuner and Street-Comp class should offer some 9-second side by side performance and the Street-Performance class will be a battle between the K and B-Series Honda power plants," commented Frank Choi.

PASSWORD:JDM CARSHOW OFFERS OVER 100 AVAILABLE CARSHOW AWARDS FOR IMPORTS, DOMESTIC SPORT COMPACTS, TRUCKS, SUV's and LATE MODEL DOMESTICS
The Password:JDM car show has quickly made a name for itself nationally as one of the most competitive shows series on tour. With over 100 awards to be handed out including but mot limited to: Best Team Points, Best Team Represent, Overall Best of Show, Overall Best Performance Vehicle, Overall Best JDM, Best Female Vehicle, Best Full Size Truck, Best Sport Truck and Best SUV, car clubs from all over the PNW will be representing to get a shot at a feature in a nationally circulated magazine.

"We have seen a tremendous amount of JDM vehicles out here in the Midwest," commented Mike Agustin, Carshow Director. "The Password:JDM carshow, however, offers many different types of classes including, late model domestics and trucks. We are expecting a huge turnout, especially, from the JDM community." For a complete listing of the show classes, click SHOW CLASSES.

LIVE FINESTMODELS.COM PHOTOSHOOT WITH HOT IMPORT MODELS, VENDORS VILLAGE, FINESTMODELS.COM SWIMSUIT COMPETITION, MODEL SEARCH, FREE GIVEAWAYS, AND MUCH MORE
Fans can check out and purchase the latest and greatest wares for their whips in the Vendors Village but that's not all! Fans will also be treated to a live Finestmodels.com photoshoot with import models. "We have had a lot of models email us requesting to do shoots at the event and it seems to have worked in the past," commented Lawrence Gayoso, President Finestmodels.com. "The photoshoot shows allows models the opportunity to gain valueable experience posing in front of a camera." Spectators will also be treated to the Finestmodels.com swimsuit competition.

HONDA FACTORY PERFORMANCES POSTS BIG DOLLARSIn 2002, American Honda launched its Honda Factory Performance (HFP) accessory program announcing kits for the Civic EX Coupe and the Acura RSX Type-S. This year, Acura announced it has re-launched its performance accessory program as Acura A-SPEC, a term signifying "the highest level of engineering quality", to brand Acura's program and differentiate it from its Honda counterpart, Honda Factory Performance (HFP).

Racers at the Battle of the Imports that win while driving either a Honda or Acura brand vehicle stand to win up to an extra $750.00 in cash. Racers must register at tech inspection and display the HFP decal. Makes other than Honda or Acura are not eligible for the contingency.

WHERE
ROUTE 66 RACEWAY
500 SPEEDWAY BLVD.
JOLIET, IL 60433

WHEN
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 16TH & 17TH, 2006

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH
Vendor Setup (Gate 12) 10:00 AM
Gates Open for Competitors (Gate 11) 10:00 AM
Tech Inspection Begins 12:00 PM
Open Session (All Classes) 2:00 PM
Heads-up Qualifying (1stRound) 3:00 PM
Dial-In Time Trials 3:30 PM
Heads-up Qualifying (2nd Round) 4:00 PM
Dial-In Time Trials 4:30 PM
Secure Facility 5:00 PM

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
Gates Open 9:00 AM
Spectator Gates Open 9:00 AM
Tech Inspection Resumes 10:00 AM
Car Show Roll In 10:00 AM
Open Session (All Classes) 11:00 AM
Heads-Up Qualifying (Last Chance) 12:00 PM
Carshow Judging 2:00 PM
Heads Up Eliminations (1st Round) 2:00 PM
Finestmodels.com Swimsuit Competition 4:00 PM
Awards Presentation Conclusion

TICKETING
Adult General Admission - Saturday $15.00
Adult Crew Member - Saturday $15.00
Adult General Admission - Sunday $20.00
Adult Crew Member - Sunday $20.00
Adult 2-Day Pass $30.00
Children (7-11) Admission $10.00
Children (6-younger) Admission FREE
Race Entry (Car and Driver) $65.00
Carshow Entry (Car and Driver) $40.00
Fun Run (Car or Bikes) $30.00 each day

DIRECTIONS
If traveling to the event on I-55 Northbound:
Exit on North River Road. Go East on River Road to Route 53 (Chicago Street). Go North on Route 53 to the track.

If traveling to the event on I-55 Southbound:
Go South on I-55 to the I-80 Interchange. Go East on I-80 to Route 53 (Chicago Street). Go South on Route 53 to the track.

If traveling to the event on I-80 Eastbound:
Go East on I-80 to Route 53 (Chicago Street). Go South on Route 53 to the track.

If traveling to the event on I-80 Westbound:
Go East on I-80 to Briggs Street. Go south on Briggs Street to Laraway Road. Go West on Laraway Road to the track.

If traveling to the event on I-57 Northbound:
Go North on I-57 to Manhattan-Monee Road. Go West on Manhattan-Monee Road (through the town of Manhattan) to Route 53. Go North on Route 53 to the track.


Modified by BOTI.com at 5:33 PM 8/26/2006

 

i may come out to watch and roll with bisi

 

I'm doing my all to be here. Hopefully the motor is fine when i pull the head off Monday. I look foward to seeing a full field in street stock

 

I am going to try and make it! It will be my first BOTI events.

 

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tix are cheap right now thru southwest. let's get a roll call going with some of the members here ...

 

I will be there with a few other cars.

 

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Chris, you will have a blast!

I look forward to seeing all of my fellow enthusiasts there! Route 66 is the nicest track ever.

 

I'll be there watching.

 

how many cars show up for bracket at 66? And what's the payout? I'm debating running it. Car is consistant, driver is iffy though.

 

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if money is there for the ticket and i have a place to stay then i will be there

 

ill be there. not running though ...

 

Well be there

 

I'll be there. The car won't be running, but I'll see what I can get done in the mean time.

 

We will be there also. With Joes racecar and my street car.

 

hopefully I will be there to watch some of my team mates run down there.

 

a vet. 1998. every year. got go with out my car, but it a tradition.hope to take my car next year lol

 

going to fun run the teggy!!

 

nope still at the shop should be done soon just waiting for the block to get back..........

 

I don't know who all is coming with me, but I should be attending. Bill will be bringing his freshly tuned integra (thanks Dave), and I don't know who else will be bringing cars other than that. The civic just isn't ready yet, but I am still busting my *** on it. I feel like a complete ***, because I keep saying it will be there. Other than that, I can't wait to watch some racing from up top and see bill finally put some slicks on his car.

Mike

 

pmed mike

 

hope my car will be ready for the race

 

who are the big name that are running 8s.lisa k,stephan p,busher,????any one????

 

i will be there to wreck havoc!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

The only person that I can think of right off the top of my head would be Stephanie Eggum. She is from the area, so I am hoping she is going to be there. I don't remember if there are NHRA conflicts, I know NOPI is just the car show down in atlanta. Either way, not too many pro's other than Bisi and Joe, but BOTI is all about the grassroots privateer racers anyway.

Mike

 

so how do we know who all the honda tech guys are , should we all just walk around with sign around our neck!LOL ill be in the primer 4 door civic 98 with the black hood and intercooler, see you guys down there, feel free to say WASSSSUP!!