OUSCI 2011 Open to Spectators

[Jimi-FM3]

Team,

For the first time, the OUSCI 2011 will be open to spectators! Tickets will go fast so be sure to secure yours quickly. The first 50 tickets purchases will receive a discount!

Additionally, OPTIMA has a special offer for forum members - enter the promo code "free_hat" and you will receive a custom made fitted OPTIMA hat at the event. These are not your standard give away hats, but a stylish custom designed fitted cap. See press release below for ticket purchase instructions. See you in Pahrump!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE

Media Contact:
Kristin Rogers
Olson PR
312-377-4139
[email protected]


OPTIMA® Ultimate Street Car Invitational Open to Spectators For the First Time

Highly anticipated event, now open to the public, will offer action-packed race entertainment and feature some of the biggest names in the performance automotive aftermarket industry

September 1, 2011 (MILWAUKEE) – This year, at the Fourth Annual OPTIMA® Ultimate Street Car Invitational, fans will be allowed at the center of the action for the first time ever. A limited number of 900 spectator tickets will be available for purchase and, the first 50 fans to purchase their tickets will receive a discounted rate.

The OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational, presented by K&N Filters and Wilwood Disc Brakes, occurs the first week in November immediately following the SEMA Show, the largest performance automotive aftermarket industry tradeshow, and has become a highly anticipated, international event among industry enthusiasts, manufacturers and media. The Invitational brings in some of the top automotive talent and highly modified vehicles, credible racing veterans and fresh talent with undiscovered street machines.

The Invitational will take place at Spring Mountain Motor Ranch, a state-of-the-art racing facility in Pahrump, Nevada. The track, located just 45 minutes west of downtown Las Vegas, is accessible for attendees of the SEMA Show, and is the perfect picturesque backdrop for one of the year’s most exciting race events.

The main race activity of the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational takes place on Saturday, November 5 and will offer something for every race fan with the BFGoodrich Hot Lap Challenge, Ridetech Autocross Challenge, Wilwood Disc Brakes Speed Stop Challenge, and the Raybestos Performance and Design Challenge. The Detroit Speed and Engineering Road Rally will occur the day before, following the close of the SEMA Show.

Spectators and fans can purchase tickets by visiting http://www.optimainvitational.com through November 4, 2011, or until sold out. The OPTIMA Ultimate Fan Special will offer the first 50 tickets for $25.00 each, then $30.00 USD for the remaining tickets.


Contest for Free Trip to Invitational

New this year is the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational T-shirt Design Contest. The contest, which starts on September 7, 2011, will last two weeks, running through September 21, 2011. The designer of the winning T-shirt design, which will be determined by the OPTIMA Facebook community, will have the opportunity to win a trip to the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational. The winner’s design will also be considered for use as this year’s official T-shirt. Participants must be 21 year of age or older to enter. Contest rules and information on how to submit T-shirt designs and how to vote for favorites will be available starting September 7 at http://www.facebook.com/optimabatteries. Fans are encouraged to begin work on their designs now, as the first five entries will receive a free OPTIMA-branded hat.

Sponsors of the 2011 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational include the presenting sponsors, K&N Filters and Wilwood Disc Brakes, and the race event sponsors, including BFGoodrich, Ridetech, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Raybestos and Detroit Speed and Engineering.

For more information on the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational, please visit http://www.optimainvitational.com

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[Flash68]

Sweet. Was just going to email you Jimi about being a volunteer helper again... are you still looking for those?

[Jimi-FM3]

Yup we sure are and volunteers are free - we need 30. Anyone that wants to volunteer, please email me directly at [email protected] and put OUSCI volunteer in the subject line. I need your name, email and cell phone #. Example:

Subject: OUSCI volunteer
Jimi Day
[email protected]
310-555-1212

I'll put your name on our list. First 30 are in for free with a cool t-shirt and OPTIMA hat.

[Tom.A]

Jimi,

Is there a age limit for kids?

Thanks

[Jimi-FM3]

Originally Posted by tom_a

Jimi,

Is there a age limit for kids?

Thanks

Hey Tom, I'll check with the track and post back tomorrow.

[96z28ss]

After a long few days at SEMA, I really look forward to this event.
I was a volunteer last year. I just purchased a ticket however, Jimi if you are short on volunteers, I'll be glad to help out again.

Bob Braga

[Jimi-FM3]

Originally Posted by Jimi-FM3

Hey Tom, I'll check with the track and post back tomorrow.

Hey Tom, still trying to get an answer - hang tight.

[Jimi-FM3]

Originally Posted by 96z28ss

After a long few days at SEMA, I really look forward to this event.
I was a volunteer last year. I just purchased a ticket however, Jimi if you are short on volunteers, I'll be glad to help out again.

Bob Braga

Hey Bob, we're doing OK on volunteers right now - go ahead and plan on coming out and enjoying the event. We really appreciate your past support and look forward to seeing you again this year.

[CRCRFT78]

Just bought two tickets. I can't wait. Any members have anything else planned that weekend (get together, dinner, etc)?