Maryland International Raceway and Virginia Motorsports Park Team Up for the Computech Raider E.T. Challenge.

The Computech Raider E.T. Challenge is a joint venture between Maryland International Raceway (MIR) and Virginia Motorsports Park (VMP), two of the east coast’s premier tracks. This exciting series is an eight-race series (two Sat-Sun weekends at each track run on the 1/8 mile) with a fresh, new innovative twist.

The unique and innovative twist to this series is a points program that rewards the overall champion in each of the three categories contested Top, Mod, and Junior Dragster with major sponsorships for their bracket car for the next season. These sponsorships include tires, fuel, oil, converters, gear sets, weather stations and the list goes on and on. The sponsor list is still growing and is expected to exceed $25,000 in non-contingent sponsor awards. The current list will be on both track’s websites. The three class champions also receive from the tracks a free car and driver entry to this series for the following year, a reserved parking spot at this series and a corporate suite for a weekend. MIR and VMP have also committed an additional $5,000 to the points fund to pay back under the champions.

Each race pays Top E.T. (electronics) $5,000 to win, Mod E.T. (footbrake) $2,000 to win and Junior Dragster $1,000 to win (paid in a U.S. Savings Bond). There is a very attractive two-day entry fee offered  at each race and a joint aggressive promotion of the series by both tracks. This series is open to all bracket racers, no registration required.

The dates and for the series are locations are listed below.  If you have any questions, please contact either VMP or MIR.

Raider E.T. Challenge Schedule:

July 30-31, 2005

October 8-9, 2005

Raider E.T. Challenge Schedule:

August 27-28, 2005

November 5-6, 2005

• TOP ET

• $5,000 to Win - $1,000 R/U

• $40 per round starting 2nd round winner

• 1-Day entry $91, 2-Day $162, Re-entry $60

• Series Points Fund

• Winner: Major Sponsorship (listed below)

• 2nd $1,000 - 3rd $600 - 4th $400

• TOP ET Sponsorship Awards at time of printing

• (keep in touch with track websites for growing list of awards)

• Sponsor: Award:                                     Value:

• ARP Product Certificate (bolts & fasteners) ......................... $350

• Auto Meter Ultimate II Playback Tach, Gauge Set & Shirt .... $735

• BG Products $400 of Oil Additives & Related Products ........ $400

• Computech Race Air Pro Weather Station...........................$450

• CSR Performance Product Certificate (starters, water pumps, etc.) ..................................................................................... $500

• Erickson MFG Product Certificate (tie-downs & tow straps)... $400

• Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets - Full Set ............................. $225

• G-Force Pro Force Driver helmet of choice ........................ $440

• Hoosier Tire 1 pair Racing Slicks ...................................... $600

• Lucas Oil $400 Your Choice of Lucas Products .................. $400

• MIR/VMP 2005 Car & Driver Entry ................................. $648

• MIR/VMP 2005 Reserved Parking Space ......................... $200

• MIR Tower Suite for one weekend...................................$1,000

• VMP Tower Suite for one weekend ................................ $1,000

• Moroso $400 Product Certificate (at jobber rate) ................... $400

• Mother’s Wax $400 Product Certificate polishes, waxes, cleaners ..................................................................................... $400

• Phoenix Custom Apparel Four custom embroidered shirts..... $340

• Racequip Safety Systems Pro 5 uniform............................. $275

• Stroud Safety Driver’s Suit................................................ $330

• TC Signs Full Graphics Package ...................................... $500

• Terryberry Championship Gold Ring ................................. $950

• Tilton Engineering Super Starter......................................... $365

• Transmission Specialties 1.80 Straight-cut Gearset............. $1,270

• World Wide Racing Fuels 1 Drum of Sunoco Racing Gas (or 2 of Alky) ............................................................................ $264

• Total Value................................................................$12,614

• MOD ET

• $2,000 to Win - $500 R/U

• $25 per round starting 2nd round winner

• 1-Day entry $51, 2-Day $82, Re-entry $30

• Series Points Fund

• Winner Major Sponsorship (listed below)

• 2nd $800 - 3rd $500 - 4th $300

• MOD ET Sponsorship Awards at time of printing

• (keep in touch with track websites for growing list of awards)

• Sponsor: Award:                                   Value:

• ARP Product Certificate (bolts & fasteners) ......................... $350

• Auto Meter SportComp Playback Shift LiteTach & Gauge Set ...................................................................................... $480

• BG Products $400 of Oil Additives & Related Products..........$400

• Computech Race Air Pro Weather Station.............................$450

• CSR Performance Product Certificate (starters, water pumps, etc.) ...................................................................................... $250

• Erickson MFG Product Certificate (tie-downs & tow straps)... $400

• Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets - Full Set ............................. $225

• G-Force Pro Force Driver helmet of choice ......................... $440

• Hoosier Tire 1 pair Racing Slicks........................................ $600

• Lucas Oil $400 Your Choice of Lucas Products ................... $400

• MIR/VMP 2005 Car & Driver Entry................................... $328

• MIR/VMP 2005 Reserved Parking Space........................... $200

• MIR Tower Suite for one weekend .................................. $1,000

• VMP Tower Suite for one weekend ................................. $1,000

• Moroso $400 Product Certificate (at jobber rate).................... $400

• Mother’s Wax $400 Product Certificate polishes, waxes, cleaners ...................................................................................... $400

• Phoenix Custom Apparel Four custom embroidered shirts...... $340

• Racequip Safety Systems Pro 5 uniform..............................$275

• Stroud Safety Driver’s Suit................................................ $330

• TC Signs Full Graphics Package ...................................... $500

• Terryberry Championship Gold Ring .................................. $950

• Tilton Engineering Super Starter.......................................... $365

• Transmission Specialties 8” or 9” Torque Converter.............. $950

• Total Value.................................................................$11,461

• Junior Dragster

• $1,000 to Win - $200 R/U

• Semi $100 - 1/4 Final $75 - 1/8 Final $50

• 1-Day entry $31, 2-Day $62, Re-entry $20

• Series Points Fund

• Winner Sponsorship (listed below)

• 2nd $800 - 3rd $500 - 4th $300

• Winnings Paid in US Savings Bonds

• J/D Sponsorship Awards at time of printing

• (keep in touch with track websites for growing list of awards)

• Sponsor: Award:                                 Value:

• ARP Product Certificate (bolts & fasteners) ................... $350

• Auto Meter Tach & Cylinder Temp. Gauge.................... $175

• BG Products $400 of Oil Additives & Related Products... $400

• Computech Race Air Pro Weather Station..................... $450

• CSR Performance $100 gift Cert.and $70 shut off switch. $170

• Erickson MFG Product Certificate (tie-downs & tow straps)............................................................................... $400

• Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets - Full Set ........................ $75

• G-Force Pro Force driver helmet of choice ................... $440

• Hoosier Tire 1 pair Racing Slicks................................. $175

• Lucas Oil $400 Your Choice of Lucas Products............. $400

• Lunati Jr. Dragster Racing Jr. Dragster Crankshaft.......... $289

• MIR/VMP 2005 Car & Driver Entry............................ $208

• MIR/VMP 2005 Reserved Parking Space.................... $200

• MIR Tower Suite for one weekend ........................... $1,000

• VMP Tower Suite for one weekend .......................... $1,000

• Moroso $400 Product Certificate (at jobber rate) ............. $400

• Mother’s Wax $400 Product Certificate polishes, waxes, cleaners .................................................................. $400

• Phoenix Custom Apparel Four custom embroidered shirts$340

• Racequip Safety Systems Pro 5 uniform....................... $275

• Stroud Safety Driver’s Suit.......................................... $120

• TC Signs Full Graphics Package................................. $500

• Terryberry Championship Gold Ring............................ $950

• Transmission Specialties Towmaster Torque Converter... $400

• Total Value...........................................................$9,456

• Gates & Tech Open: 9am
• Time Trials (2 sessions): 10am
• Eliminations: approx. 4pm

• Gates Open: 8am
• Time Trials (1 session): 10am
• Eliminations: approx. 1pm

• Spectator & Crew: $15 per day
• Children (11 & under): FREE

• Spectator & crew are $12 for 1-Day or $24 for 2-Day
• All racers & crew  must have 2-Day tickets to camp overnight
• Trophies for all class winners
• Trophies for points champions
• Major sponsorship to each points champion
• Double entry permitted in Top & Mod only
• Guaranteed purse
• Break policy 50% of entry issued in gate credit
• Compulink points - 20 to enter/first round loser. 10 points for each round win and 11 points for final round winner
• Re-entry is run as a separate round
• Series points count for re-entry racers as well
• Re-entry in all classes including Junior Dragster
• Raider E.T. brochure and points will be posted on both websites
• Points Champions will receive free car & driver entry in next year’s Raider Challenge, a reserved parking spot and a suite to use one weekend next year
• Event coverage:  Drag Review, Quick Times, Drag Racing Action Magazine
• Major sponsorship winners must run MIR/VMP Raider E.T. Challenge Official Sponsor Car lettering/decal on their car for the following season to receive awards.