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wannaGOFAST - Florida 1/2 Mile Shootout - Oct 28th & 29th 2017

wannaGOFAST - Florida 1/2 Mile Runway Shootout - October 28 & 29, 2017!!

wannaGOFAST.com is proud to present the Florida 1/2 Mile Shootout!! This incredible 2-DAY event will be held on October 28th and 29th, 2017 at the Beautiful Jumbolair Airport (www.jumbolair.com) located in Ocala, FL nestled in the Horse Capital of the World!! Come join us for 2 FULL DAYS of, side-by-side, HALF MILE racing at this rare and exclusive location. All of our participants will be given a chance to take their vehicle’s Top Speed down Jumbolair’s private 7550 ft runway and race door-to-door against the competitor of their choice!! See what it’s finally like to race without the restrictions of speed limits, on what is basically your own private proving grounds in Ocala, FL!! This event is limited to only 150 cars per day and is sure to sell out quick!! So register today and we promise to make your automotive DREAMS come true!!

Host Hotel Info:

The "Official" Host Hotels are the Hilton & La Quinta of Ocala. Pricing for the Hilton will start at $119/per night and $109/per night for the La Quinta.

CLICK HERE to Reserve Your Room at the Hilton of Ocala. If you would prefer to stay next door at the La Quinta please call them at (352) 861-1137 and tell them your with the "wannaGOFAST" group in order to get the $99/night rate.

*Please note there are only 50 rooms available between both hotels so book now to ensure you get a room with all of us!

*In the event the host hotel locations are sold out please CLICK HERE for a list of all the hotels in the Ocala, FL area.

The event address is:

Jumbolair Airport
1401 NE 77th Street
Ocala, FL 34479


Event Date: October 28th & 29th, 2017


The Driver Registration deadline is September 22nd, 2017. It is very likely this event will sell out BEFORE the deadline. This event sold out in 55 MINUTES last year!! So please register now to ensure your spot for October 28th & 29th, 2017.

Driver's CLICK HERE to register now for the Florida 1/2 Mile Shootout! Or you can visit www.wannagofast.com for more details!

Pricing:

Drivers:

Early Bird Rate BEFORE AUG 12
$250/ea (Day Pass)
$450/ea (2 Day Pass)

Standard Rate
$275/ea (Day Pass)
$500/ea (2 Day Pass)

All Driver's will be treated to a private catered lunch!

Drivers you must Pre-Pay Online!

*There is no limit to the number of passes you can make! You will only be restricted by the turnover time that each runs takes.

Spectators:

Adults: $20/ea (per day), $35/ea weekend pass, $25/ea per day (At The Gate), $40/ea per weekend (At The Gate)
Children 12 and under: $10/ea (per day), $15/ea per day (At The Gate)

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Driver Registration Will Open On August 11th, 2017 at 8AM EASTERN TIME!!

** NOTICE ** All Drivers and Crew must read the event registration waivers, tech sheet, forms, general event rules and rules & regulations.

Rules & Safety

If you need to contact us please do so by emailing us at info@wannagofast.com or you can give us a call at 850-585-5168 and we will be happy to discuss any questions or inquiries you may have!



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