About this event
ExciteGP Round 1 - Florida - The FIRM
WHAT: ExciteGP Drift Practice & Competition
WHERE: Florida International Rally & Motorsports Park (Starke, FL)
WHEN: June 1-2nd, 2024
D1 / D2 / D3 /D4 welcome
ABOUT EXCITEGP ROUND 1:
ExciteGP is s style focused grassroots competition drift series put on by iTrack Motorsports. These events are designed to give drivers maximum seat time. With open drift sessions and hot lapping qualifying, there is no shortage of driving. For drivers competing in the ExciteGP competition, all cars are required to have all bodywork, painted, and complete.
ExciteGP Round 1 will kick off on Saturday June 1st at The FIRM in Starke, FL! We are extremely excited to be in sunny Florida to kick off our season.
The event on Saturday and Sunday will operate like any other road course event. We will run three (3) separate lines and alternate throughout the morning, starting at 9am. At 11:00am, judges will begin making their top 16 brackets for Clubsport and Legends classes. At 2:00pm, we will start the competition for the Clubsport class. Drivers will battle in a Top 16 bracket until a winner is decided.
On Sunday morning, we will open the track at 9:00am. We will start off with a quick Legends Top 16 comp.. After the comp we will take a small break before going full hot track the remainder of the event!
No driver is required to compete in the competition and not running the competition has no effect on seat time! You can just sign up and not compete!
Event requirements
Classes
- D1: Expert - This class is for drivers with many years of experience running tandem and have a fully developed car. Drivers in this class are capable of door-to-door tandems with all cars without issue.
- D2: Advanced - This class is for drivers with many years of experience. Drivers is this class are capable of door-to-door tandems with little to no issues.
- D3: Intermediate - This class is for drivers who are comfortable with drifting solo and are working on tandem with other drivers. Drivers in this class are capable of linking a track without spinning and driving a set line
- D4: Novice - This class is for all drivers new to drifting with little to no previous experience.
ExciteGP Series Classes
- Clubsport - Clubsports class is designed for street based vehicles using the original motor available in that chassis. 300tw/235mm tire cap and low power make for close driving.
- Legends: Legends class is designed for competition based vehicles using high power motors, lightweight modifications and big sticky tires. This class is the for the fastest cars and drivers.
ExciteGP Series & Track Rules
- 2021 ExciteGP Rules - ExciteGP 2024 Rulebook.docx
- Tech Sheet (ALL DRIVERS) - 2024 TECHSHEET.docx
If you have any questions, please contact itrackmotorsports@gmail.com
ExciteGP drivers must meet the following requirements:
- All drivers must use a ExciteGP series banner. All drivers will also be required to display a class number on the front windshield.
- All drivers will be required to have all body work on during the competition portion of the event. Complete and painted cars are required.
A tentative race day schedule
Friday:
6:00PM Early Arrival
Saturday:
7:30am Tech Opens
8:30am Drivers Meeting
9:00am Open Track (ALLcars)
11:00am Open Track + Qualifying (Both Classes)
1:00pm-2:00pm LUNCH
2:00pm Top 16 Clubsport
3:00pm Open Track
5:00pm End Driving
8:00pm Karting
Sunday:
7:30am Tech Opens
8:30am Drivers Meeting
9:00am Legends Top 16
11:00am-12:00pm Lunch Break
12:00pm Open Track
5:00pm END EVENT
