What is the High Line Shootout?
The High Line Shootout is a 32 driver single elimination tournament that pairs drivers of similar skill levels against one another on a 3/8 bank layout. The overall winner will take home $3000, a $600 certificate to Drift HQ, and 6x Accelera tires from Tire Streets.
Qualifying to determine the Top 32 position. (see 2023 EVENT PACKET) Bracket will be a standard single elimination NCAA style bracket.
The High Line Shootout and Team Tandem Competition will be held at the DRIFTCON on June 3, 2023.
A maximum of 40 drivers will be allowed to register and only 32 drivers will qualify. A partial refund will be offered to anyone who doesn’t make it into the top 32.
Qualifying
Drivers will get 2 (TWO) qualifying runs each. It is the driver’s responsibility to be ready with fresh tires and gas after practice and once qualifying starts. All drivers will stage for qualifying when ready.
Qualifying order will be posted at the Tech Trailer. You must be staged and ready when it is your turn or you will forfeit that qualifying attempt. 5 minute time outs cannot be used during qualifying. A maximum of 40 drivers will be allowed to register and only 32 drivers will qualify. A partial refund will be offered to anyone who doesn’t make it into the top 32.
Judging
The panel will consist of 3 judges (TBD). Judges want to see use of the entire track. A nice high and wide line on the bank and utilize the whole width of the infield for transitions. Focus on the clipping points. In tandem battles they want to see proximity.
Competition
Standard tandem competition bracket style elimination. Higher qualifying drivers will lead against the lower qualifying drivers in all battles.
The top 3 will report to the front stretch at the conclusion of the event for the awards ceremony.
High Line Shootout Practice (June 2, 2023)
All drivers that are competing in the High Line Shootout are encouraged to sign up for Friday practice during registration. From 3pm-8pm the evening before the event drivers will be able to practice on the layout to test their car and prepare for competition. There will be limited practice available on Saturday before qualifying so it is an advantage to show up to practice on Friday!
Payouts
*Additional prizes provided by Tire Streets: 6 tires for 1st place, 4 tires for 2nd place, 2 tires for 3rd place.
Gift certificates provided by Drift HQ: $600 for 1st place, $300 for 2nd place, $150 for 3rd place.
More prizes from other sponsors may be announced closer to the event.