Fri, 9 Dec 2005, 11:47 AM RJ Gatore & Buzz 103.1 fm Sport Compact 2005 Tuner Finale

Courtesy of Joanna Montante

JUPITER, Fla. -- Moroso Motorsports Park will host its last event of the 2005 year on December 11th during the RJ Gators & BUZZ 103.1 Sport Compact Winter Showdown, presented by BFGoodrich Tires, Steeda Autosports and the South Florida Dodge Dealer Group. For one day only, the track will cater to 4 and 6 cylinder rides from all over the southeast. The event consists of quarter-mile Drag Racing, an awesome Show-n-Shine, a Bikini Contest, a Burnout Contest, Karting on Moroso's 9/10-mile Kart Track and Manufacturers' Marketplace.

The quarter-mile action will include four Heads-up classes: Pro Outlaw, Quick, All Motor and the BFGoodrich Tires Street Legal. Bracket racers running quicker than 13.99 will compete in the Super Comp class while all others run in Super Stock or Pro Bike. The racing classes have been formatted to accommodate the various skill levels of racers and vehicles with any performance classification. Pro Outlaw is the quickest class in this Sport Compact Series and has seen E.T.s in the low 7-seconds.

The Show-n-Shine at the Sport Compact events showcase some of South Florida's hottest rides. A few classes have been modified to help balance out the show competition. The Honda class has been broken into a "Civic" and an "Other" category to help even the playing field. The 15 "Awards of Excellence" are still up for grabs. There are also 23 specialty awards. V-8's will not be allowed to enter the show-n-shine.

Stroll through the Manufacturers' Midway for the latest in new and aftermarket products on display and for sale. This close to the holidays, there are some great deals that would fit perfectly under the tree or the hood, even Moroso gift certificates for future events as well as the Kart Track.

Gates open at 9am on Sunday. The Show-n-Shine registration will be from 9am to 1pm, Time Trials and Qualifying for the Heads-up classes will be from 9:30am -12:30pm, with Elimination's beginning at 1pm. Test & tune is open to all vehicles and will run from 9:30am-4pm. The Bikini Contest will be at 2pm on the main stage. Show-n-Shine awards will follow at 3pm. All winners must be present to claim prize.

Spectator tickets at the gate will be $15 per person, $30 for a race entry into the Bike class while all other racer pay $45. Test & Tune (all makes) are $20 each. V-8's are allowed to Test & Tune only. Show-n-Shine entries (No v-8's) are $20 while children 11 and under are FREE. Discount spectator tickets are available for $13 at Murray's Speed & Custom locations in North Miami, Kendall, Pompano Beach, West Palm Beach and Stuart. For more information, please call (561) 622-1400 or visit www.MorosoMotorsportsPark.com .

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