2008 Hot Import Nights
Originally Posted by k67p67
Looking forward to meeting up with NCG members at HIN San Mateo next weekend. Let's see how NorCal rolls! 
HIN Regulation for Saturday
FUEL REGULATIONS FOR THIS EVENT is between 1/8 tank to empty. Vehicles will not be allowed inside the venue with more then 1/8 tank of fuel. NO exceptions!
Vehicles will be REQUIRED to disconnect batteries once parked on the show floor. All vehicles MUST leave hoods open for final inspections by authorities.
Vehicles will be REQUIRED to disconnect batteries once parked on the show floor. All vehicles MUST leave hoods open for final inspections by authorities.
E-mail
FOR ANY ONE THAT DID NOT GET THE E-MAIL..
You should have all got this e-mail if you are showing if not here you go.
The content below contains crucial information regarding your roll-in and set-up.
Check-In/Load-In will be begin at 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on Friday, March 7th, 2008. Look for signs that will direct you to ‘Car Registration Check-In’. Once you receive your competitor package you will be directed to the show staging area. Your competitor package will include a competition sheet, two wristbands (Bikes receive 1 wristband), and regulations for the event. Your competition sheet must be clearly displayed on the driver-side window at all times during move-in and show hours. Your vehicle will be classified by an NCCA judge at the staging area, please have the form readily available.
If your club / team has not signed up yet, please make sure they sign up ASAP. We are already running into space restrictions and expect to quickly SELL OUT soon. Email automotive@hinevents.com if you would like to join the HIN crew and help pass the word. Reputable promoters will receive personalized promo codes.
NO SATURDAY ROLL-IN!!! $20 penalty fee will apply for Saturday Roll In’s. Competitors must email automotive@hinevents.com 1 week in advance to schedule.
Regulations
Placement will be given on a first come first serve basis unless coordinated in advance. What this means is that you should arrive early. If a member of your crew arrives late, does not caravan with you, and is not in line with you at the time of roll-in, they may not be placed with you
If your vehicle is found outside the car row marked lines, the vehicle may be towed at owner’s expense. Once you have been staged you may not move your vehicle into other rows that may contain vendor booths. Please contact show management for any concerns and/ or questions.
Vehicle must be clean and free of body damage. Project cars and prototypes must be in a completed state. Please familiarize yourself with the ‘Minimum Requirements for Competition’ form at http://www.hotimportnights.com/ . Show management reserves the right to turn away vehicles who do not meet the ‘Minimum Requirements for Competition’
Vehicles displaying graphics and decals must do so in a tasteful manner in the spirit of competition. Blatant advertisement wraps that serve no cosmetic taste other than personal advertisement will not be permitted. Show management reserves the right to turn away vehicles. Sponsor decals and graphics are proudly accepted and promoted at HIN if done in a competitive & tasteful manner. If you are unsure about your vehicle you can email at cars@hinevents.com to check.
Team displays are encouraged, please email cars@hinevents.com if you are planning on doing a team display. We may help alleviate venue handling costs for you by utilizing our teamsters to help carry display materials in. MUST CONTACT 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE!!!
NO support vehicles are allowed inside the venue, you must hand walk/carry your equipment into the venue.
When you check-in you will be given two wristbands, one for yourself and a guest (Bikes will receive 1 wristband) Everyone MUST have a wristband on to enter show premises on Saturday.
FUEL REGULATIONS FOR THIS EVENT is between 1/8 tank to empty. Vehicles will not be allowed inside the venue with more then 1/8 tank of fuel. NO exceptions!
Vehicles will be REQUIRED to disconnect batteries once parked on the show floor. All vehicles MUST leave hoods open for final inspections by authorities.
Roll-Out – Once all spectators have exited the building and show management has cleared the venue, roll-out can commence. Competitors & vendors have exactly 1.5 hrs to vacate the venue or they must wait until the next working day to bring out the rest of their gear.
HIN Awards winners will be posted at the side of the Mazda Main Stage near the trophy line. Please verify your name and collect your prize immediately. Trophy prizes will NOT be shipped to the competitor if not picked up, and will be recycled.
Hot Import Nights will be hosted at:
San Mateo Expo Center
2495 S. Delaware Street
San Mateo, CA 94403
Dates and Times:
Setup Day:
Friday, December 14, 2007 - 2:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
*** Registration/Check-in area will be held @ Convention Center Marshalling yard.
Exhibit Day:
- Saturday, December 15 - 3:00PM - Allowed to re-enter venue for final preparations.
- Saturday, December 15 - 4:00PM - Judging Starts
- Saturday, December 15 - 5:00PM - Midnight - Official show hours
- Saturday, December 15 - 10:00PM - Last call for all competing vehicles
- Saturday, December 15 - 11:00PM - Awards ceremony begins at main stage
- Saturday, December 15 – Midnight – All exhibitors have 90 minutes to roll out.
For more information OR to purchase electricity go to http://www.hotimportnights.com/events/files.asp
To purchase additional general admission tickets, please log onto www.hotimportnights.com use discount code “5TH” for $5 off of general admission.
You should have all got this e-mail if you are showing if not here you go.
The content below contains crucial information regarding your roll-in and set-up.
Check-In/Load-In will be begin at 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on Friday, March 7th, 2008. Look for signs that will direct you to ‘Car Registration Check-In’. Once you receive your competitor package you will be directed to the show staging area. Your competitor package will include a competition sheet, two wristbands (Bikes receive 1 wristband), and regulations for the event. Your competition sheet must be clearly displayed on the driver-side window at all times during move-in and show hours. Your vehicle will be classified by an NCCA judge at the staging area, please have the form readily available.
If your club / team has not signed up yet, please make sure they sign up ASAP. We are already running into space restrictions and expect to quickly SELL OUT soon. Email automotive@hinevents.com if you would like to join the HIN crew and help pass the word. Reputable promoters will receive personalized promo codes.
NO SATURDAY ROLL-IN!!! $20 penalty fee will apply for Saturday Roll In’s. Competitors must email automotive@hinevents.com 1 week in advance to schedule.
Regulations
Placement will be given on a first come first serve basis unless coordinated in advance. What this means is that you should arrive early. If a member of your crew arrives late, does not caravan with you, and is not in line with you at the time of roll-in, they may not be placed with you
If your vehicle is found outside the car row marked lines, the vehicle may be towed at owner’s expense. Once you have been staged you may not move your vehicle into other rows that may contain vendor booths. Please contact show management for any concerns and/ or questions.
Vehicle must be clean and free of body damage. Project cars and prototypes must be in a completed state. Please familiarize yourself with the ‘Minimum Requirements for Competition’ form at http://www.hotimportnights.com/ . Show management reserves the right to turn away vehicles who do not meet the ‘Minimum Requirements for Competition’
Vehicles displaying graphics and decals must do so in a tasteful manner in the spirit of competition. Blatant advertisement wraps that serve no cosmetic taste other than personal advertisement will not be permitted. Show management reserves the right to turn away vehicles. Sponsor decals and graphics are proudly accepted and promoted at HIN if done in a competitive & tasteful manner. If you are unsure about your vehicle you can email at cars@hinevents.com to check.
Team displays are encouraged, please email cars@hinevents.com if you are planning on doing a team display. We may help alleviate venue handling costs for you by utilizing our teamsters to help carry display materials in. MUST CONTACT 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE!!!
NO support vehicles are allowed inside the venue, you must hand walk/carry your equipment into the venue.
When you check-in you will be given two wristbands, one for yourself and a guest (Bikes will receive 1 wristband) Everyone MUST have a wristband on to enter show premises on Saturday.
FUEL REGULATIONS FOR THIS EVENT is between 1/8 tank to empty. Vehicles will not be allowed inside the venue with more then 1/8 tank of fuel. NO exceptions!
Vehicles will be REQUIRED to disconnect batteries once parked on the show floor. All vehicles MUST leave hoods open for final inspections by authorities.
Roll-Out – Once all spectators have exited the building and show management has cleared the venue, roll-out can commence. Competitors & vendors have exactly 1.5 hrs to vacate the venue or they must wait until the next working day to bring out the rest of their gear.
HIN Awards winners will be posted at the side of the Mazda Main Stage near the trophy line. Please verify your name and collect your prize immediately. Trophy prizes will NOT be shipped to the competitor if not picked up, and will be recycled.
Hot Import Nights will be hosted at:
San Mateo Expo Center
2495 S. Delaware Street
San Mateo, CA 94403
Dates and Times:
Setup Day:
Friday, December 14, 2007 - 2:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
*** Registration/Check-in area will be held @ Convention Center Marshalling yard.
Exhibit Day:
- Saturday, December 15 - 3:00PM - Allowed to re-enter venue for final preparations.
- Saturday, December 15 - 4:00PM - Judging Starts
- Saturday, December 15 - 5:00PM - Midnight - Official show hours
- Saturday, December 15 - 10:00PM - Last call for all competing vehicles
- Saturday, December 15 - 11:00PM - Awards ceremony begins at main stage
- Saturday, December 15 – Midnight – All exhibitors have 90 minutes to roll out.
For more information OR to purchase electricity go to http://www.hotimportnights.com/events/files.asp
To purchase additional general admission tickets, please log onto www.hotimportnights.com use discount code “5TH” for $5 off of general admission.
Last edited by g4dc; Feb 29, 2008 at 10:21 PM.
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does anyone need another person to fill their hotel room/house/ anything? i am trying to save some $$ and don't have anything lined up. also don't have any source of transportation after dropping car of for show on friday.
If not ill have to just roll up sat and roll out sat night.
Please pm me if i can get in on this last minute. Thanks in advance.
Vik
If not ill have to just roll up sat and roll out sat night.
Please pm me if i can get in on this last minute. Thanks in advance.
Vik
Originally Posted by solopresident
does anyone need another person to fill their hotel room/house/ anything? i am trying to save some $$ and don't have anything lined up. also don't have any source of transportation after dropping car of for show on friday.
If not ill have to just roll up sat and roll out sat night.
Please pm me if i can get in on this last minute. Thanks in advance.
Vik
If not ill have to just roll up sat and roll out sat night.
Please pm me if i can get in on this last minute. Thanks in advance.
Vik