I dont understand how you think 350z, evos and supras where under import only when there was a mitsubishi class (for evos and i believe and evo won), nissan class (for 350z and a 350z won) and a toyota class (for supras not sure who won that). As far as the organization of classes it could have been explained a bit better or specified prior to the show / on their flyer. But what happens if you have 1 Lexus show up and have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in that category? They probably made up the classes depending on the cars they had their. Some categories should be combined if not all filled for example. If Lexus only has 1 car put them in with Toyota. or if Honda del sol only has one car put them with the other Honda's.

This is their first time to gainesville and I thought the show was great. Was it a full blown show as their flyer said it was going to be. No. However I did speak with the owner and next year they do plan on having that. Could it been a lil more organized. of course. nothing ever goes perfect. Now I believe the owner of the site is a member on TR. Send him a message on ways to improve the show. That is the only way shows can get better.

For these guys to put on a show and to continue to put on show is with everyone's feedback. We should be happy that some one is willing to spend the money on doing shows. There is no more Nopi. Soon there will be no more HIN. What else comes to Florida to do shows besides some local shows?

 

also i just notice this on their website. so the classes are explained:

Import Face-Off - Show Rules

SHOW CLASSES - Minimum of 3 vehicles to make a category
Best Interior
Best Paint/Finish
Best Engine Bay
Best Display
Best Mitsubishi
Best Toyota
Best Scion
Best Nissan
Best Mazda
Best Euro
Best Civic (mild)
Best Civic (wild)
Best Other Honda (mild)
Best Other Honda (wild)
Best Acura (mild)
Best Acura (wild)
Best Other Import (Subaru, Hyundai, etc.)
Best Domestic Sports Compact
Best Domestic Car
Best Domestic Truck/SUV
Best Import Truck/SUV
Best Luxury Best Exotic
Best Under Construction
Best Bike
Best Club Participation
Best Club Representation $200
Best of Show $300
*Additional classes and/or places to be added on day of event depending on participation.

 

So maybe your girl was put into Best Honda Other and not Import Other.

 

Thanks to everyone who came out, results will be posted this evening. Most everyone and every forum is very appreciative, giving the event great reviews... except TR for some reason, so I'll chime in.

As for parking, read the simple instructions on the score card "park inside yellow tape". Once inside, staff will park you (see picture). As for classes, they are listed before hand on the IFO website. Additional classes/places are/were added depending on participation. There was a class and trophy for every 4 cars that entered yesterday. It's your own fault if you don't take the time to read up on the classes before hand.

There was no midget wrestling, MMA, or drifting advertised for this event, so don't complain that it wasn't there. Yes, those activities happen at alot of other IFO locations, and but was not listed for the 2009 Gainesville show. A lot more activities will go on next year. This year's event was a just "feeler show" for future Florida area events.

All of the drag racing classes were full, even bumped up in qualifying because more than expected showed up. If you didn't enjoy what was there, sorry. Racers came from all over... Alabama, GA, NC, Louisiana, even Pennsylvania. Don't expect much more as far as racer turnout at future IFO events. What you saw yesterday is all the Import scene has to offer for any Import sportsman race.

The main issue yesterday was the competitor gate. We offered to help Gainesville Raceway with more runners to speed up the line, but they refused. Sorry to those who came during the peek hours and had to wait so long. The turnout was bigger than expected. We're just thankful there is more than one entrance at this track. Some tracks have only one entrance and the line to get inside is literally 1.5 miles long. Next year there will be 3 entrances instead of 2 so people will not have to wait so long to get inside.

Again, thanks to those who came out and supported the scene. It was a great turnout, especially for a first year show. The 2nd annual Gainesville IFO will most likely be on the same weekend in 2010. Info will be posted on www.ImportFaceOff.net

 

Off subject. But were you at the Land O Lakes Mcdonalds a few day ago? If so nice car

 

probably. i think i was fri night.

 

Yeh, car was looking clean

 

thanks!!!

 

survey says.... BOOO !!!

 

are you one of the owners that ssplancer was referring to?

the line was fine for me. think i waited 15 minutes which isnt bad. as far as the mma and the midget wrestling stuff, lol, thats fine with me that it didnt take place. wasnt expecting to see that. there are som really fast imports in florida, so idk why it wasnt a better turnout for the racing. as far as being full, i didnt know what the limit was to register. gotta admit, it was kind of frustrating to go to such a nice track and see so many cars running 18 second quarter miles.

i personally didnt know it was the first time at gainesville. is this the first year for IFO or just the first time at gainesville? next year, i will be running my car in the racing event.

i dont think the event is not appreciated, just think its not what most people expected. are there any plans for any other florida shows besides gainesville? maybe orlando, since it is more centrally located? i know that a member on another forum i belong too tried the set up a track rental there and it took forever to get a response and when he did, the price was ridiculously high.

good luck with the rest of the season, hopefully it gets much better as the year goes on.