Competition News 02/15/2011

USACI Welcomes Atomic
After a short time away USACI is excited to welcome Atomic back as a USACI industry member and association supporter. Atomic products have been popular in USACI competition for many years and have recently been lab tested and certified for use in 2011 USACI competitions. We look forward to seeing Team Atomic members at USACI events across the country. For more information on Atomic products visit their web site at http://www.atomicspeakers.com


USACI Rules Updates for 2011
USACI has completed the rules upgrades for 2011. Several upgrades were made to power division requirements and the Street Beat division to address minor issues that arose during the 2010 season. The rules have been posted for review in the rules section of the USACI web site located at www.soundoff.org


USACI Confirms Showfest 2011
USACI will once again be holding a USACI 3X sound off event in conjunction with Showfest in Tunica Mississippi. This event has been one of the countries premier events for many years and is covered by all of the major industry publications. USACI will once again be a part of this historical event.
Portions of this event also go to support the Mississippi Firefighters Memorial Burn Association. "Several of our directors are firefighters and so we whole heartedly support this effort" states USACI Director Ralph Randall. "It is a great show for a great cause and it gives people a place to get together and enjoy this sport that we love so much" he continued. Showfest will be held at the Sam's Town Casino and Resort in Tunica, MS on May 13th - 15th, 2011. For more information visit the USACI web site at www.soundoff.org or the Showfest site at www.showfest.com.


12-Volt and the Aftermarket Masses
USACI has partnered with some the best event promoters in the country to bring 12-volt to the forefront of the automotive customization market. USACI will be presenting car audio events at all the Texas Heat Wave events, Scrapin the Coast, Showfest, Slammin and Jammin, Import Face Off (30), Street Pounders Lifestyle Events, Blood Drag, Siknic, Turkey Drag, Lakefront Tour, Bear Cave Cruisers, and hundreds of other incredible automotive specialty events and car shows coast to coast. By contacting and involving local retailers in each and every market USACI takes advantage of the huge crowds these event pull in to promote 12-volt and custom audio to the masses.
Many of our partner shops come out and set up booths, bring show cars, and promote their business at these events for a fraction of what it would cost to do independently. This marketing exposes automotive customizing enthusiasts who are already pre qualified by their attendance at these events to the 12-volt industry and all it has to offer. This and other USACI grass roots promotional programs are cost effective and show more return than any other promotion program available to 12-volt retailers and 12-volt manufacturers today.
For more information about these and other great ways to promote your shop or company contact USACI today at www.soundoff.org

USACI 4X at Spring Break Jam
USACi announced that due to the resounding success of the 2010 Spring Break Jam 4X promotion they will be extending it to the 2011 event as well. 4X points at the Spring Break Jam event in South Padre Island, Texas will really raise the stakes for members searching for an invitation to the world finals and points champion awards. The Spring Break Jam, traditionally a USACI Regional Event is one of only three four times points (4X) events to be allowed in 2011. Competitors throughout the season compete for points in order to obtain an invitation to the USACI World Finals and to win State and Regional Championships. The additional points give competitors who make the trip to South Padre a head start on their points. Due to the large numbers of competitors expected this year USACI is also bringing in extra staff to keep up with attendance. Event Director Shane Russell will be the running the SPL lanes while Director Jenissa Lillard will help be coordinating SQ. USACI will also be sending staffers from their main office to act as head judges for the event.

Spring Break Jam has traditionally been USACI’s premier Spring Break Show. "With the addition of extra points along with other exciting additions including Slick Chix Entertainment it will continue to be one of the industries most attended events” stated USACI Director Michael Darville. Competitors and guests are invited to attend the Spring Break Jam to be held March 5-6 2011 at the South Padre Island Convention Center. Don't miss the official after Party Saturday March 5 at Mooncussers on the island


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