Deep South Nationals - SQ Top 30 Money Round

First topic message reminder :

On June 21st-22nd, 2008 in Biloxi, MS the SQ Compatition world will be turned upside down!

Deep South Nationals is a Top 30 Money Round SQ event that will be held in conjunction with Scrapin the Coast. Scrapin is the premier car & truck show in the southeast and was Mini Truckin's 2007 "Show of the Year". Also, Scrapin had the largest USACI turnout of any show all year (It was bigger than FINALS!)

This will be a return of the REAL DEAL money shows of the 80's and 90's. Several manufactures have already given to the PRIZE POT that will go directly to the competitors NOT in my pocket or to show expenses!

By the way, Deep South Nationals is a non-profit event. I'm doing the show for one reason and one reason only... I want SQ to GROW bottom line.

If you have any questions checkout the website www.DeepSouthNationals.com or you can contact me by email @ rsellers@mc.edu or (601) 590-0419

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Update:

Deep South Nationals full rules are now available on the DSN web site!!!

Check it out... http://www.deepsouthnationals.com/dsnrules.htm

UPDATE...

Hi Guys! Today Deep South Nationals signed on a new sponsor Hybrid Audio Technologies!!!

According to Scott Buwalda, (owner of H.A.T.) Team Hybrids plans to be at the event in full effect. Please checkout the link to our websites sponsor page (DSN Sponsors) and remember who is supporting the sport we all love.

later,
Rick

bomb. Herd great things about HAT.. anyone else you know of that are going to sponsor the event?

Well, Deep South Nationals is a little over 2 months away and since my last update there have been a TON of developments!!!

First, The Prize Pot has passed the $4000 dollar mark!!!!! But watch out for updates there are several companies’ that are close to coming on broad. This WILL continue to grow!

Next, 7 Judges have been conformed and several more are working out the details to make it to the event.

DSN Judges:
Keith Turner – Former World Champ and Iasca Finals head sound judge
Scott Buwalda – Former World Champ and owner of Hybrid Audio
Nick Wingate – Former Expert Competitor and Focal product trainer
Jeff Smith – Former World Champ and successful shop owner

Usaci Judges:
Clarke Merdith – Former World Champ and successful shop owner
Markey Dietrich – Former World Champ and Usaci Grand Master judge
Eric Hunn – MECP Master Installer and Install Challenge team captain

Check out the Deep South Nationals web site (www.deepsouthnationals.com) for each judge’s Bio’s. The bio’s will be up in the next week.

Last, but not least… Several hundred flyers for Deep South Nationals were handed out at SBN a few weeks ago and there has been a great response from competitors and manufactures alike. There is defiantly a BUZZ about the show!

Deep South Nationals will be one of the Primer Sound Quality events in the last 5 years!!!!!!!!

Rick you have really worked hard on this, I cant find the words, but great job. Your hard work is very much appreciated. Thanks for bringing back SQ

Hey Rick,

I am going to bring the Honda. What is the payout for the round of 30.

Chris's Studio Civic wrote:

Hey Rick,

I am going to bring the Honda. What is the payout for the round of 30.

It hasn't been finalized yet because several manufactures are still working out sponsorship details.

But with the Prize Pot as it sits right now...

1st $1500
2nd $1000
3rd $750
4th $500
5th $250

cool man, thanks.

Rick Sellers wrote:

Chris's Studio Civic wrote:

Hey Rick,

I am going to bring the Honda. What is the payout for the round of 30.

It hasn't been finalized yet because several manufactures are still working out sponsorship details.

But with the Prize Pot as it sits right now...

1st $1500
2nd $1000
3rd $750
4th $500
5th $250

Here is the Score Sheet for the Top 30 Money Round...

Looks like we're going to be able to make it! Monte has some product training in Houston the Thursday before and in Beaumont the Monday after. So we'll be making the show!

I suppose it's too late to reserve a spot for the round of 30? We'll just have to try our hand at the USACi event to try and get in hu?

You need to ask Rick but I don't think that you can register for the top 30...I think you have to win your way in. I'll see you there Jan and Monte...come by and shoot the breeze. We'll be in town Friday night.

jsketoe wrote:

You need to ask Rick but I don't think that you can register for the top 30...I think you have to win your way in. I'll see you there Jan and Monte...come by and shoot the breeze. We'll be in town Friday night.

John is right... There isn't any pre-registration for the Top 30 round. Admittance is based on the Usaci results from Saturday.

The full rules can be found at WWW.DeepSouthNationals.COM

ok - well, we'll still be there....

MAN wish I could make this show. going to have Bday party for my son. Hope you guys have fun.

tell 'em happy brithday from your sound-off friends!

jayhawkblk wrote:

MAN wish I could make this show. going to have Bday party for my son. Hope you guys have fun.

It could be "Birthday at the Beach"!!! J/k

I wish you could come, but family is more important. I hope at finals to take a listen to the BMW if thats cool.

Check out the new website update!!!!

http://www.deepsouthnationals.com/

The Score Sheet and Judges bio's are now available!!!

Also, please support all the sponsors that are supporting the sport we love... JL Audio, Realm Car Audio, Hybrid Audio, Polk Audio, Sound Domain and Usaci

Well, here we are 8 days to go...

I have some house keeping info to let everyone know about.

First, registration for the Usaci event will be Friday from 9am until 5 pm and continue Saturday from 7am - 4pm. You most register by 1 pm on Saturday to be eligible for Deep South Nationals.

Registration will take place at Treasure Bay Casino 1 mile from the event vinue. TBC is located on the beach @ 1980 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, MS 39531 (228) 385-6000)

When you register you will receive a packet that will have information about the event, maps showing the designated area for parking (SQ, Car Show, Ect), and tell times for the competitors meeting(S) Friday and Saturday.

Here is the final judging list for the Usaci event and Deep South Nationals.

Markey Dietrich – USACI Sound & Deep South Nationals
Ben Vollmer – USACI Sound & Deep South Nationals
Cory Himel - USACI Install
Eric Hunn – USACI Install
Jeff Smith – Deep South Nationals
Scott Buwalda – Deep South Nationals
Walter Barno - Deep South Nationals
Andy Otwell - Deep South Nationals
Keith Turner - Deep South Nationals

There are 9 USACI classes (7 sound & install / 2 Sound only) the Top 3 cars from each class will receive an invitation for Deep South Nationals. The last few spots will be filled with at-large bids handed out by the Usaci Judges, from Saturday, for cars they feel deserve to be in the round of 30.

Entry fees:
Usaci SQ - $55
Car Show - $45
Deep South Nationals - $55
$5 off DSN if you enter both Usaci and Car Show

I would like to say thanks to everyone that made this event such a GREAT Success!!!

Deep South Nationals had unbelievable sponsorship from JL Audio, Realm Car Audio, Polk Audio, Hybrid Audio Tecnolages, Genesis Car Audio, and Sound Domain.

Also, Thanks to my World Class judging staff:
Markey Dietrich – USACI Sound & Deep South Nationals
Ben Vollmer – USACI Sound & Deep South Nationals
Cory Himel - USACI Install
Eric Hunn – USACI Install
Jeff Smith – Deep South Nationals
Scott Buwalda – Deep South Nationals
Walter Barno - Deep South Nationals
Andy Otwell - Deep South Nationals
Keith Turner - Deep South Nationals

USACi

DTS
1. Jason Copland – Green F150 - 295

Intro Con.
1. Roy Anderson – Blue Lexus – 53
2. Julian Henderson – Grey Suburban – 49
3. Clent Smith – Black 350Z – 46
4. Robert Petty – Silver Acura – 42
5. Todd Lampart – Tan Ranger – 37
6. Joe Wooterman – Silver Sentra -26.

Intermadiate Con.
1. Lee Chavers – Red GTI (Arc) – 160

Intermediate Pro.
1. Andy Jones – Grey Altima – 189
2. Chris Ott – Black Camry – 172
3. Steve Head – Green Ram 3500 – 170

Adv. Con.
1. John Sketoe – Black Grand National – 340

Adv. Pro
1. Jan Bennett – Red GTI (Focal) – 359.5
2. Sound Sensations – Silver Benz CLK – 357
3. Dan Halter – Grey Beetle – 318
4. Dave Young – Yellow Caviler -270

Expert
1. Mark Eldridge – Nascar – 390.5
2. John Marsh – Red Eclipse – 364

Q Con.
1. Lee Chavers – Red GTI (Arc) – 183
2. John Sketoe – Red Corvette – 173

Q Pro
1. Steve Head – Green Civic – 203
2. Andy Jones – Grey Altima – 201
3. Jan Bennett – Red GTI (Focal) – 200.5
4. Monty Jones – White F150 – 193 (57 Tonality)
5. Brett Nekler – Dark Green Rodeo – 193 (55 Tonality)
6. Kirk Profit – Dark Silver Acura – 190
7. Sound Sensations – Silver Benz CLK – 179
8. Kevin Baxter – White Tahoe – 138


Deep South Nationals

1. Mark Eldridge – Nascar – 330.6 - $1500
2. John Marsh – Red Eclipse – 309.2 - $1000
3. Steve Head – Green Civic – 308.6 - $750
4; Sound Sensations – Silver Benz CLK – 299.4 - $500
5. Andy Jones – Grey Altima – 292.2 - $250
6. Kirk Profit – Dark Silver Acura – 292
7. Steve Head – Green Ram 3500 – 281.6
8. Jan Bennett – Red GTI (Focal) – 275.2
9. Chris Ott – Black Camry – 274.8
10. Robert Petty – Silver Acura – 270.6
11. John Sketoe – Black Grand National – 261.4
12. Lee Chavers – Red GTI (Arc) – 258.4
13. Brett Nekler – Dark Green Rodeo – 246
14. Monty Jones – White F150 – 239.8
15. Julian Henderson – Grey Suburban – 238.6
16. Roy Anderson – Blue Lexus – 231.8
17. Dan Halter – Grey Beetle – 218.2
18. Kevin Baxter – White Tahoe – 216.6

good show Rick!

The Crawfish boil had to have been the highlight for us.

Thanks for all of your effort and work!

^Agreed. Great show, and the crawfish boil was incredible.

thank you for all of the hard work Rick. It truly showed this weekend. Great job.

WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANKS TO RICK SELLERS FOR PUTTING A GREAT SHOW / CRAWFISH BOIL TOGETHER. IT WAS JUST A GREAT WEEKEND... ALL THE COMPITORS HAD TOPNOTCH CARS AND I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANKS FOR COMMING TO THE SHOW I HAD A GOOD TIME JUDGING YOUR CARS COULDNT ASK FOR BETTER CARS TO JUDGE.

I ALSO WANT TO THANK GREG AND HIS STAFF FOR PUTTING ON A GREAT CAR/TRUCK SHOW.IT FELT PRETTY GOOD LEAVING THAT SHOW WITH THE BIG TROPHY BEST OF SHOW WITH THE ORANGE LIGHTTING.

CORY HIMEL
PRESTIGE CUSTOMS & AUTOSOUND

Thanks Rick...and thank you as well Cory. It's a shame many others that said they were coming that did not...they missed out.

Rick thanks for the invite to the crawfish boil, sorry I had to leave, but my wife is in the hospital. It was nice meeting you all, Jan and her husband, John and your friend (he's nutz) hehe actually quite friendly. I was obviously out matched. I am pretty ashamed being stuck at the bottom. I added a center channel several weeks ago and really had some issues with it and my processor, actually a judge Saturday stated my system sounded horrible for pro. The car audio buizz is realitivley new to me( 8 months) as well as competiton. Actually I will take the truth over BS any day of the week. This show no matter how humiliating to me has been a true learning experience. What doesnt kill me will only make me stronger. See you in the lanes

Great show Rick! You have a LOT to be proud of. THANK YOU for putting it on.

If you could only talk to Mother Nature about the heat and rain, we would be in business!

John

We all could've just hung out in Marsh's AC'd trailer...LOL.

sketoe.....in Tulsa...