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2002 IDRC Import And Sport Compact Challenge

IDRC’s Biggest One Day Event Of The Season

Over 700 racers competed in the 2002 IDRC Import and Sport Compact Challenge this past weekend. Colorado import fans flooded the gates at Bandimere Speedway to catch the fast-paced action.

In the Quick Class, Joel Tanzman was the dominator of the event. His Toyota Supra blasted him to the number one qualifying spot with a 9.64 second pass. But he wasn’t the only racer to hit the 9s. Myles Bautista piloted his Acura Integra in a 9.96 performance to land the second qualifying place. But Tanzman held onto his lead in the finals by making another 9 second pass. Locals Brent Leivestad and JJ Olsen from Team PFI both qualified for the Quick 8, but failed to make it into the semi-finals due to mechanical errors.

In the BFGoodrich Tires Street Class, RX-7s ran the show. The competition was fierce as 16 cars battled it out for the eight car field. Ari Yallon from RX7.COM made his travels from Texas worthwhile by taking first place in the Street 8 with his 10.76 second pass. Fellow teammate and points leader Steven Kan experienced difficulties and didn’t make it into the finals. Another RX7.COM teammate, Dan Schechter, faced Yallon in the finals but couldn’t compete with Ari’s 10 second passes.

Be sure to get the full story of the entire event in the premier issue of DRAG Sport. DRAG Sport serves all IDRC members and is also available at top tuner shops around the continental United States, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The first issue of DRAG Sport ships in the first week of August, so sign up for IDRC membership today.