06/23/2026
5K Rules Update:
With the growing popularity of 8HP transmission swaps and quick change differential options, we decided reevaluate our transmission and differential rule for the 2026 $5K Shootout. We will be taking off the ban for dog box tranmissions and quick change differentials but the tire rule is being modified to require DOT tires only.
1. Transmission rule will now allow the use of all transmission types: h-pattern manuals, dog-engagement manuals, automatics, sequentials, etc.
2. Differential rule will now allow the use of quick change differentials.
3. Tire rule is now a maximum width of 245mm, a minimum treadwear of 300, and MUST be a DOT approved tire (for highway use). The size, treadwear, and DOT approval is determined by the OEM markings on the side of the tire, these markings may not be tampered with.
A few years ago we did change the rule to allow dog box transmissions and quick change differentials and then reverted back to not allowing them. We intend to keep this new rule as the permanent staple for the $5K Shootout going forward.
*Examples of popular drift tires WITH DOT approval: Kenda Vezda, Zeknova Supersport RS, Accelera 351, Ironman iMove, MuchoMacho
*Examples of popular drift tires WITHOUT DOT approval: Valino Pergea O8C
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Registration (Competition Driver, Crew, and Sunday Funday Driver): https://www.nd-drift.com/event/2026-srd-5k-shootout/
-Competition Driver + Crew passes available now
-Sunday Funday driver passes available on July 16th
$5K Shootout Rulebook:https://nd-drift.com/Rules/Grassroots%20Shootout%20Rules.pdf
Prizes
1st - $5000 | Championship Belt
2nd - $1500
3rd - $1000
4th - $500
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Thursday August 13th
(closed to spectators)
•Tech Inspection + Practice•
10AM-7PM - Tech Inspection Open
3PM - Drivers Meeting
4PM-7PM - Practice Session
Friday August 14th
•Practice + Qualifying•
8AM - Gates Open
8AM-10AM - Last Chance Tech Inspection
10AM - Drivers Meeting
11AM-4PM - Practice Session
4PM - Qualifying
Saturday August 15th
•Competition Day•
8AM - Gates Open, Drivers Meeting
9AM-10AM - Practice Session
10:30AM - Competition Begins
2PM - Top 16 Ceremony/Competition
Awards ceremony immediately following competition
Sunday August 16th
•Sunday Funday•
8AM - Gates Open
8AM - Sunday Funday Driver tech inspection
9AM - Drivers Meeting
9:30AM-3PM - Track Hot
Spectator Passes (SOLD AT GATE)
$15 - Day pass
$25 - Weekend pass (Fri-Sun)
$5 - Kids 6-12 (weekend)
Free - Kids 5 and under
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