2005 Falken Tire Drift Showoff Event Colorado!!!!

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Hey all,

Just wanted to post the latest and greatest regarding the event. Thanks for your support!

Daniel.





FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fountain, CO – May 1, 2005 - The prestigious Falken Tire Pikes Peak InternationalHill Climb will play host to the 4th stop of the Falken Tire Drift Showoff eventseries Sunday, June 26th. For the second time in U.S. Motorsports history, MainstreamProductions Inc. will showcase the sport of drifting at one of the oldest motorsportsevents in the United States.

“Drifting originated in the mountains of Japan and we are very excitedabout bringing the sport back to its original setting. Only this time, it’shere in the U.S. at Pikes Peak,” says Ken Miyoshi, President of MainstreamProductions.

Over nine professional Falken Tire drivers will drift the paved section of thefamed Pikes Peak Highway on June 25th in conjunction with the finals of theHill Climb competition.

This year the event promises to introduce a new rush of adrenalinwith the unveiling of Falken Tire’s new drift vehicles including somebut not all, an Infiniti G35, Ford Mustang GT, and Nissan S15.

"Bringing the sport of drifting to the mountain roads of Pikes Peak wasthe next logical step in the evolution of this exciting new sport,” saidFalken Tire Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Logistics Richard Smallwood.“It puts this most extreme form of motorsports on one of the most extremeroads on the planet. It is tantamount to bungee jumping from a helicopter atover 14,000 feet."

On June 26th from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. the Drift Showoff continues at PikesPeak International Raceway with the professional drifting exhibition, clinic,and competition. Drivers from across the U.S. are planning to compete in thishistoric event. Tickets can be purchased on the day of the event for 15 dollars,13 dollars with flyer, or 12 dollars at any local Independent Records.

The Drift Showoff in conjunction with the Falken Tire Pikes Peak InternationalHill Climb is all part of the 3rd annual Pikes Peak SpeedWeek festivities createdto promote motorsports in the Rocky Mountain region.

Other events include a downtown July 1st Downtown Fan Festivalwhich drew over 20,000 people in 2004, Extreme Red Bull Motorcycle Jumps, Corporatego-kart challenge, Jesse James’ Coors Motorcycle Display, among others,as well as the largest fireworks show in southern Colorado.

The June 26th event features include:

Drifting Exhibition

All day drift exhibitions with top Japanese and US drifters from Team Falken.Witness side-by-side drifting action in this exciting display of speed, style,and car control sometimes over 100 mph!

Drift Clinic & Competition

Learn to drift from top Japanese Pros and U.S. instructors. Registrantswill learn how to drift from professional instructors as they battle it outin a competition for cash and prizes.

Motorcycle Stunt Riding Exhibition

For the first time this year, we will be displaying the extreme sportof motorcycle stunt riding by local talent - DSF Riders. Witness the challengeas they ride on the brink of insanity in an endless frenzy to continuously one-upthe competition. This arena consists of innovative tricks, long endos and yetanother immense creative riding style.

Showoff Car Show

Import Showoff, the original Import car show, attracts the nation’stop high performance and show vehicles as well as special appearances by someof the world renowned tuners. Vendor Midways will adorn the venue displayingthe latest in automotive trends.

Vendor Midway and Entertainment Arena

A live entertainment arena will feature the hottest local deejays spinningHip-Hop, Jungle, and Top 40. This year, there will be autograph signings byImport Tuner cover model Mercedes Terrell and Falken Tire spokes model JoyceLex.

Additional information can be found by calling: 1-888-306-7223.This is an extremely rare occasion thatan event so big would consider Colorado! Bring the entire family as kids 10and under are free with a paid admission!

[NismoGreg]

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