MotorUnion is Tomorrow…August 19th, 2011

18 Aug MotorUnion is Tomorrow…August 19th, 2011

The show categories and more information have been released! Check out the bottom of this post for all the addendums!!

BUY YOUR TICKETS THROUGH THIS LINK HERE!

It’s been a part of our name since we started … so we’re finally bringing it to fruition. MotorUnion — a union of motors. Up front, in the back, somewhere in-between, it doesn’t matter. If you’ve got a car or a bike, and you’re proud of it, we want you to have a platform on which to showcase it. That’s where the idea of MotorUnion came from — too often, we’re stuck within narrowed-down automotive circles, and we don’t get to see the true range of fanaticism that exists outside of our own. This event is meant to be a gathering of automotive enthusiasts from every background, coming together to enjoy what we all enjoy separately. Not only is it a union of motors, it’s a union of like-minded individuals. It doesn’t matter if you bring it for the track or bring it for the show, it’s all about being outside on a nice day with fellow aficionados, doing what we all love to do.

This year, the inaugural MotorUnion will be held at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL, on Friday, August 19, 2011. The event runs from 7:00am until well after sunset. Registration for the track event is $150 for both cars and bikes, and this comes with a maximum on-track time of 140 minutes, broken up into seven 20-minute sessions on Autobahn’s South Course, and you’ll also be eligible to win the awards from the show portion of the event. Registration for just the show event is $50, and will include the chance to win one of several awards, with each trophy being custom-fabricated just for this event at Fluid MotorUnion’s Plainfield location. All of this will be taking place in the Autobahn’s main paddock, with a designated area for show cars, pit stations and vendor booths. There’s also going to be a sign-up for their High-Speed Kart track, along with a Women’s Figure Competition. As always, all spectators are welcome, too. You can now purchase tickets for both the show and track events at the following link: http://fluidmotorunion.rpmware.com/fluid_motorunion/a_day_at_the_track/g-63857.aspx

We also have several vendors coming to MotorUnion, and others who will be contributing raffle prizes and other things. So far, the list of confirmed vendors (ones with booths at the event) are as follows:

– StanceWorks
– BMW of Orland Park
– Mercedes-Benz of Orland Park
– Bosch
– Statewide Towing
– WorldPAC
– Fluid MotorUnion Auto Parts

Addendum: The Tech Inspection Sheet is located here, for your viewing pleasure: Click this link to see the tech inspection sheet!

The following list is the schedule of events in its current form. Changes might be made, but if they are, they’ll be announced so nobody misses it.

Event Schedule

7:00 – Gates Open – Vendors will be allowed to set up, along with track participants unloading and preparing pits. Spectators can start coming, too.
7:30 until 8:30 – Tech Inspection – MANDATORY FOR ALL TRACK PARTICIPANTS. Get it done as early as you can – you CANNOT miss the drivers’ meeting.
8:30 – Drivers’/Riders’ Meeting – MANDATORY FOR ALL TRACK PARTICIPANTS
9:00 – 1st Group Hits the Track
9:00 or before – Car Show Line-Up – Participants line up in paddock in designated areas
10:00 – Sign Up for ‘Participation Awards’ (Awards to be announced soon!)
10:00 – Sign Up for Ms. Motor Union Contest
10:00 until 11:00 – Second (Optional) Driver’s Class with an Autobahn official. If you’re new to tracking and want more pointers, check it out!
12:00 – Lunch – Track activities stop
12:00 – Ms. MotorUnion Contest
1:00 – 1st Group Hits the Track Again
1:00 – Sign Up for High-Speed Kart Competition
5:00 – Last Track Session Ends
5:30 – Awards Ceremony – Awards to be presented by the newly crowned Miss Fluid
5:30 – 50/50 Raffle Drawing
6:00 – After-Party Begins in Paddock

Here are some more pieces of information regarding the events schedule above:

– There will be three 20-minute sessions per hour, starting at 9 am and ending at 5 pm, with one hour-long break for lunch at noon.
– Two sessions will be cars (Beginner + Advanced), and one session will be for bikes (Advanced). This is tentative, based upon how many of each sign up.
– The session for bikes will consist of riders who can maintain an extremely fast pace, and participants should sign up accordingly. Passing will be allowed anywhere.
– Who can pass and when is currently being figured out for cars.
– As mentioned, tech inspection for cars and bikes will be mandatory at 7:30 am, along with the drivers’ meeting immediately thereafter. No exceptions.
– Tech inspection requirements will be available for viewing on this site shortly. For a quick heads up, though, you’ll need a Snell SA2000 (or better) full-face helmet. [Edit]: Autobahn will be renting helmets at the event for $30.

Ms. Motor Union : Ladies have the chance to compete for the title of Ms. Motor Union!!! [the $250 cash prize doesn’t hurt either! 😉 ] Show off your brains and beauty with a little friendly competition! Ladies that want to sign up (or have questions!) please e-mail your name, age and the best way to reach you to [email protected]

We also have a full vendor packet available to those who wish to become a vendor for our event. We’ve got quite a solid handful of vendors lined up already, so don’t miss the chance to reach out to the perfect crowd of like-minded individuals! For more information on becoming a vendor for MotorUnion, please contact us at [email protected]

Keep your eyes peeled to either this blog post or the small link at the top of every Fluid page for more information!

The show categories are out now. Here they are:

Lowest Static
Most Stretched Tires
Best Engine (Sound)
“Cleanest” Performance
“Cleanest” Overall Look
“Cleanest” Bike
Best Forced Induction
Best N/A
Most Creative/Original Interior
Most Creative/Original Exterior

Yet another addendum: If you know anybody who is going to sign up for the event at the gate, they’re subject to Autobahn’s extra gate fee. Get your friends to sign up early to avoid the extra $10 day-of surcharge!

Also, if you’re signed up for the track or show event, and you’re bringing somebody, e-mail [email protected] to sign them up early and save $3! ($7 to sign them up early, as opposed to $10 at the gate)

Last addendum: As with every other track event, this is a rain-or-shine event (although the forecast on Friday predicts ample sunshine and dry conditions), and no refunds.