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‍Non-Traditional Class Collections
‍We’re doing something a little different. Instead of housing, operating, and policing seven rulesets (including drift) that each have their own cultures and quirks, we figured it’s a better experience for everyone if we just go straight to the experts. We’ve partnered with race groups directly — but separately — so these group leads will be in charge of rulesets, tech, and pre-event questions specific to their class.

Example: What tire are we on for the SE46? Ask your group lead.
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‍Group 1 – Spec Miata Greg Hoff – greg@sfrscca.org
‍Group 2 – WTCC Oscar Jackson, Jonathan Lugod – team.wtccracing@gmail.com
‍Group 3 – RushSR West Jeff Schneider – jeff@rush-california.com
‍Group 4 – Spec E46 Peter Jones – peter@legacy-motorworks.com
‍Group 4 – Spec E30 Tim F. Barber – tfbperformance@gmail.com
‍Group 5 – Formula Awesome Telo Stewart – telo@worldspeed.com

Road Racing Format
‍Being that most of what we’re doing is pretty non-traditional, we figured — why not do the same with the format? We’ve always loved the heat-based structures popular in karting and dirt series across the country.

Here’s what to expect:
- A single practice session Saturday morning
- Four heat races
- Heat 1 starts with a random grid
- Finishing position from each heat sets your grid for the next
- Heat 3 finish sets your starting position for the Main
- The weekend podium is based on the finishing position in the Main
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‍Heat races will be 8 laps (not time-based), and the Main is scheduled for 12 laps.

‍There will be a Friday test day available as an add-on option during registration.
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The Thunderhill Open Drift Presented by Drift Cave and Animal Style
‍By application and approval only — limited to 35 spots.
The Top 16 will advance to competition.
The registration option is for applying to be selected.
The event is limited to 35 spots — selecting this option does not guarantee you a spot.
Once you’ve selected the application option, email:
‍driftteamanimalstyle@gmail.com and danielc@driftcave.com
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‍Julian and Daniel will be making the selections. In your email, include:
- Instagram username
- A brief resume of your driving history
- Pictures/specs of your comp car
- What tire and tire size you plan to run

‍Entry is $250 for the 35 selected drivers.

Drift Format
Saturday – Main Event
‍9:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Open Practice
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Judged Practice
‍Judges: Daniel Chow, Julian Jacobs, Matt Field
‍5:30 PM — Top 16 Selection, Brackets Announced
6:00 PM — Drift Competition Starts
‍Sunday
‍9:00 AM – 5:00 PM — Demos and Ridealongs

‍General Questions
‍If you have a general question that isn’t answered here, email matt@thunderhill.com. We’ll get it answered and added for the next person.
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‍Event Requirements
‍For road racing classes, a valid competition license is required. Questions? Email matt@thunderhill.com Tech, logbook, and other requirements specific to your class should be directed to your Group Lead.
‍Drift Program Notes The Drift Program is by application. Driver and tech requirements will be clarified throughout the selection process by emailing:driftteamanimalstyle@gmail.com and danielc@driftcave.com
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Stay tuned for FAQs, registration details, early access merch, and sponsor announcements in the coming months.

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