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			<title><![CDATA[FocusFest 2013 - Official Awards Ceremony & Dinner Information]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[*Saturday July 20, 2013 - 7:00PM - 10:00PM* 
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*Map & Caravan Driving Directions* 
Dave &...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><font size="5"><b>Saturday July 20, 2013 - 7:00PM - 10:00PM</b></font><br />
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<font size="5"><b>Map &amp; Caravan Driving Directions</b></font><br />
<a href="/forum/redirector.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daveandbusters.com%2Flocations%2FStoreInformation.aspx%3Ftrackid%3D20_MO__ST._LOUIS%26StoreId%3D20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave &amp; Buster's</a><br />
13857 Riverport Dr<br />
St Louis, MO 63043<br />
314-209-8015 (<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=GATEWAY+MOTORSPORTS+PARK,+Raceway+Boulevard,+Madison,+IL&amp;daddr=13857+Riverport+Dr,+St+Louis,+MO+63043&amp;hl=en&amp;ll=38.694621,-90.312424&amp;spn=0.226425,0.528374&amp;sll=38.693461,-90.300646&amp;sspn=0.226429,0.528374&amp;geocode=FdO8TQIdWaKg-iFZ9RasFjQv9SnLDL9yTK3YhzFZ9RasFjQv9Q%3BFZhjTwId_I-b-g&amp;oq=gateway+mo&amp;gl=us&amp;mra=ls&amp;t=m&amp;z=12" target="_blank">Directions</a>)<br />
We will caravan from the track to the banquet following the <b>"oval parade lap"</b> at Fun Ford Weekend.<br />
<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=GATEWAY+MOTORSPORTS+PARK,+Raceway+Boulevard,+Madison,+IL&amp;daddr=13857+Riverport+Dr,+St+Louis,+MO+63043&amp;hl=en&amp;ll=38.694621,-90.312424&amp;spn=0.226425,0.528374&amp;sll=38.693461,-90.300646&amp;sspn=0.226429,0.528374&amp;geocode=FdO8TQIdWaKg-iFZ9RasFjQv9SnLDL9yTK3YhzFZ9RasFjQv9Q%3BFZhjTwId_I-b-g&amp;oq=gateway+mo&amp;gl=us&amp;mra=ls&amp;t=m&amp;z=12" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.focusfest.com/images/focusfest2013_dbmap.png" border="0" alt="" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /></a><br />
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<font size="5"><b>Buy Your Goodie Bags (Available Online Only)</b></font><br />
<a href="http://www.focusfest.com/register/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=1713" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.focusfest.com/register/ProdImages/FF2011_t.jpg" border="0" alt="" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /></a><br />
Price: $25.00 (<a href="http://www.focusfest.com/register/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=1713" target="_blank">Click Here</a>)<ul><li>FocusFest 2013 T-Shirt</li>
<li>Focus Fanatics License Plate Frame</li>
<li>Raffle Tickets</li>
<li>FocusFest Decal</li>
<li>Plus more!</li>
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<font size="5"><b>Get Your FREE Raffle Tickets</b></font><br />
<img src="http://www.focusfest.com/images/focusfest2013_like.png" border="0" alt="" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /><br />
Earn <b>FREE</b> raffle tickets for each page you LIKE. Come to FocusFest booth to receive your free tickets.<ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/focusfestcom" target="_blank"><font size="3"><b>Click here &amp; LIKE</b> - Focus Fanatics Facebook Page</font></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/FocusFanaticscom/107854162573407" target="_blank"><font size="3"><b>Click here &amp; LIKE</b> - FocusFest Facebook Page</font></a></li>
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<font size="5"><b>Official Event Information</b></font><br />
<a href="http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=302916" target="_blank">http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/s...d.php?t=302916</a><br />
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			<title><![CDATA[FocusFest 2013 - Car Show, Autocross, Drag Racing & Judging Info]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 02:23:43 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>For FocusFest 2013 and Fun Ford Weekend, there will be separate judged shows for each event. The info for both is as follows: 
 
*FocusFest:* 
 
*Trophies*...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>For FocusFest 2013 and Fun Ford Weekend, there will be separate judged shows for each event. The info for both is as follows:<br />
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<b><font size="5">FocusFest:</font></b><br />
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<b>Trophies</b><br />
Best of Show 1st, 2nd, 3rd<br />
Best In Class (SVT/Hatch/ST) 1st, 2nd, 3rd<br />
Best In Class (Sedan/Coupe/Wagon) 1st, 2nd, 3rd<br />
Best Modified<br />
Best Display<br />
Best Show &amp; Shine<br />
Best auto-x (stock, mod 1, mod 2 - See below for break out)<br />
Loudest Audio<br />
Furthest Distance Traveled<br />
FocusFanatics.com Organizers Choice<br />
FordSTNation.com Choice<br />
FocusST.org Choice<br />
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<b><font size="3">Car Show</font></b><br />
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<b>Judging Team</b><br />
Team Dreamspeed<br />
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<b>Judging Schedule</b><br />
- Car Show Setup 09:00 AM to 10:00 PM<br />
- Car Show Judging Begins 10:00 AM and ends at 01:00 PM<br />
- Awards presentation will be held at Dave &amp; Busters after Saturday Fun Ford Weekend events<br />
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<b>Rules</b><br />
1) Cars must be parked and ready to be judged by the start of the show.<br />
2) Trunk and hood must be open and at least one window must be down. If participant is not present at the time of judging we will not open the car, we will simply judge what we can see. <br />
3) Tie breakers are decided by the judging panel.<br />
4) Be sure to talk to the judges to let us know what you want us to taking into consideration. <br />
5) Custom work is a plus, the better the work the better the score.<br />
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<b>General guidelines for score card</b><br />
(Not all inclusive)<br />
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Exterior:<br />
- Paint: Clean even paint overall. No Chips or Fading. Custom paint, quality and finish. <br />
- Wheels/Brakes/Suspension: Clean and well maintained. No dirt. Aftermarket Brakes, Suspension and wheels. Free of curb rash. Overall look.<br />
- Body: Fitment and finish. Body Kits, Lip Kits. No parts falling off. Must fit properly.<br />
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Interior: <br />
- Craftsmanship/Custom Work: Upgrades and interior swaps. Quality of work. Cleanliness, Functionality. Correctly installed and working parts.<br />
- Audio/Video: Clean set up. Must be functional. Custom work. <br />
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Engine Bay:<br />
- Cleanliness: Clean and free of oil spills or splash marks. No loose, cut or frayed wires.<br />
- Engine Swap/Power adders: Bolt-on, Turbo, SC, Nitrous etc.<br />
- Dress Up: Wire Tucks, Deletes, Covers, painted/powder coated pieces.<br />
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Hatch/Trunk:<br />
- Cleanliness, features, use of space. Custom work. <br />
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Display: <br />
Interior/Exterior: Trophies, photos of build, specs board, other info, accessories, etc<br />
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<b>We can't stress cleanliness enough</b><br />
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<b><font size="3">Loudest Focus Sound Off</font></b><br />
<br />
The audio comp will be done away from the car show so please indicate if you will be participating<br />
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- you must provide your own music or test tones<br />
- 2 attempts. Your loudest standing score will be recorded<br />
- We will be running USACI style metering (in the kick panel). <br />
- The loudest overall score wins. No classes, "run what you brung"<br />
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<b><font size="3">Autocross</font></b><br />
This will be run by Fun Ford Weekend. The classes for the awards are as follows:<br />
-Stock: (exc 2013 ST) - Intake or cat back exhaust modifications only, no suspension modifications, any wheel ok, street legal tires only<br />
-Mod 1: stock 2013 ST (any modified 2013 ST will be in Mod 2) - All other models -any bolt ons ok (excluding forced induction), any suspension modifications ok, any wheel ok, street legal tires only<br />
-Mod 2 - any modifications ("run what you brung")<br />
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<b><font size="3">Drag Racing</font></b><br />
Drag racing will be available on Saturday from 12:00PM-4:00PM for $10. Helmets will be required for any car that runs 13.99 or faster in a quarter mile.<br />
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<b><font size="5">Fun Ford Weekend Awards:</font></b><br />
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Fun Ford Weekend will have 2 awards cerimonies; one on Saturday, one on Sunday. All awards for FFW will be determined by the FFW/Gateway staff<br />
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<b>Saturday awards</b><br />
Top 25<br />
Club Participation<br />
Under 21 (Ages 21 and Younger)<br />
Track Top Pick<br />
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<b>Sunday Awards (focus specific, subject to change/I may be missing some [bootyshak)</b><br />
Stock - all years, excluding 2013 ST<br />
Stock &amp; Modified - 2013 ST<br />
Modified - 2000-2004 (MK1)<br />
Modified - 2005-2007 (MK1.5)<br />
Modified - 2008-2011 (MK2)<br />
Modified - 2012-present (MK3)<br />
Modified - SVT<br />
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any questions, post 'em up<br />
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<b><font size="5">FocusFest Awards Ceremony:</font></b><br />
Dave &amp; Buster's (Saturday July 20, 2013 7:00PM-10:00PM)<br />
13857 Riverport Dr<br />
St Louis, MO 63043<br />
314-209-8015 | <a href="http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=316389" target="_blank">Information Thread</a> | <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=GATEWAY+MOTORSPORTS+PARK,+Raceway+Boulevard,+Madison,+IL&amp;daddr=13857+Riverport+Dr,+St+Louis,+MO+63043&amp;hl=en&amp;ll=38.694621,-90.312424&amp;spn=0.226425,0.528374&amp;sll=38.693461,-90.300646&amp;sspn=0.226429,0.528374&amp;geocode=FdO8TQIdWaKg-iFZ9RasFjQv9SnLDL9yTK3YhzFZ9RasFjQv9Q%3BFZhjTwId_I-b-g&amp;oq=gateway+mo&amp;gl=us&amp;mra=ls&amp;t=m&amp;z=12" target="_blank">Driving Directions</a><br />
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