What is the High Line Shootout?
The High Line Shootout is a 32 driver single elimination tournament that pairs drivers of similar skill levels against one another on a 3/8 bank layout. The overall winner will take home $3000, a $600 certificate to Drift HQ, and a $500 credit to RaceTreads.com.
Qualifying to determine the Top 32 position. (see 2025 EVENT PACKET) Bracket will be a standard single elimination NCAA style bracket.
The High Line Shootout and Team Tandem Competition will be held at the DRIFTCON on May 31, 2025.
A maximum of 40 drivers will be allowed to register and only 32 drivers will qualify. A partial refund will be offered to anyone who doesn’t make it into the top 32.
Note: Drivers competing in the High Line Shootout can join any Team Tandem team at the May 31 event as a fourth driver for no additional charge. Please reach out if you plan on joining a team after signing up for both competitions.
Qualifying
Drivers will get 2 (TWO) qualifying runs each. It is the driver’s responsibility to be ready with fresh tires and gas after practice and once qualifying starts. All drivers will stage for qualifying when ready.
Qualifying order will be posted at the Tech Trailer. You must be staged and ready when it is your turn or you will forfeit that qualifying attempt. 5 minute time outs cannot be used during qualifying. A maximum of 40 drivers will be allowed to register and only 32 drivers will qualify. A partial refund will be offered to anyone who doesn’t make it into the top 32.
Judging
The panel will consist of 3 judges (Mitchell McGarvey, TBD, and TBD). Judges want to see use of the entire track. A nice high and wide line on the bank and utilize the whole width of the infield for transitions. Focus on the clipping points. In tandem battles they want to see proximity.
Competition
Standard tandem competition bracket style elimination. Higher qualifying drivers will lead against the lower qualifying drivers in all battles.
The top 3 will report to the front stretch at the conclusion of the event for the awards ceremony.
Tentative Schedule
8:30 – Back Gate Opens
10:00 – MANDATORY Drivers Meeting
10:30 – MANDATORY MEDIA Meeting
10:30 to 11:15 – High Line Shootout Practice
11:00 – Early Access Gates Open
11:30 to 1:00 – High Line Shootout Qualifying
12:00 – Team Tandem Drivers Meeting (One Driver Present Minimum)
1:00 – Main Gates Open
1:00 to 1:45 – Team Tandem Group 1 Practice
1:45 to 2:30 – Team Tandem Group 2 Practice
2:30 to 3:30 – High Line Shootout Top 32 to Top 16
3:30 to 5:00 – High Line Shootout Top 16 Introduction to Finish
5:00 to 5:15 – Hoon-Off Burnout Competition
5:15 to 6:15 – Team Tandem Qualifying
6:00 to 6:15 – Car Show Awards Ceremony at DJ Stage
6:15 to 7:45 – Team Tandem Top 16 to Finish
7:45 to 8:00 – Drifting Awards Ceremony
High Line Shootout Practice (May 30, 2025)
All drivers that are competing in the High Line Shootout are encouraged to sign up for Friday practice during registration. From 3pm-8pm the evening before the event drivers will be able to practice on the layout to test their car and prepare for competition. There will be limited practice available on Saturday before qualifying so it is an advantage to show up to practice on Friday!
Payouts
*Additional Prizes:
Drift HQ Gift Certificates
$600 1st place, $300 2nd place, $150 3rd place
RaceTreads Tire Gift Certificates
$500 1st place, $250 2nd place, $150 3rd place
More prizes from other sponsors may be announced closer to the event.
Layout
CLASSIC 3/8 (FD LAYOUT)
*THIS MAP SHOULD ONLY BE USED AS A GENERAL IDEA OF THE LAYOUT.
UPCOMING DRIFTCON EVENTS
