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Hey guys,

On behalf of Scion, we're happy to announce the Indianapolis debut of Scion VIP at the NHRA Sport Compact Nationals, August 19, 2007 at Indianapolis Raceway Park, Indianapolis, IN.

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Some of you have been lucky enough to attend a few Scion VIP events before, but for those new to ScionVIP here's a little backgrounder...

A little intro -
Scion VIP events are exclusive events designed to treat Scion owners to a day of VIP fun as a way to thank you for joining the growing Scion family. At NHRA Sport Compact events like the Indy Sport Compact Nationals, Scion VIP events are also a great opportunity to meet and cheer on the Scion Racing Team - Leslie Armendariz, Kenny Tran, Chris Rado, and Brad Personett.

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Scion VIP events have taken place up and down, and across the country, from Englistown, NJ to Pomona, CA, and from Boston, MA to West Palm Beach, FL. At each Scion VIP event, we select a number of owners from a pool of registration entries to receive Scion VIP packages for entry and participation at the Scion VIP event. Winners of VIP packages are selected by a variety of factors - including level of modification and a bit of randomness.

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Whats in the ScionVIP package? -
Scion VIP packages typically include: entry for the owner and a guest into the event, car show entry into a special Scion-only car show competition, access to a very-exclusive catered Scion VIP hospitality lounge, giveaways, gifts, and more.

How do I get invited? -
Register for the Indianapolis event at www.scionvip.com. We will select 100 owners to join us at Indianapolis for a day of unforgettable fun.

Have more questions? -
Feel free to contact the event staff at scion@urbanracer.com or call 718 279 2202 (M-F 10AM-6PM EDT).

To get a better idea of what to expect, check out photo coverage of past events in the Scion VIP gallery:

2006:http://www.scionvip.com/gallery/gallery.asp?categoryid=15

2007: http://www.scionvip.com/gallery/gallery.asp?categoryid=32

See you at Indy!

-Scion VIP Event Team

second day of nopi chicago, or scion vip in indy
decisions decisions

Is this on the 18th or 19th? The website says Saturday the 19th but the 19th is a Sunday..... :doh:

Sorry, clarification - Scion VIP is on Sunday, August 19 only. The NHRA Sport Compact event is a two-day event but Scion VIP activities are only on Sunday.

how will this play out for people who are doing ITB there already?

If you are a Scion VIP package winner, you will not need to pay entry into ITB. However, you will be required to park in the Scion group parking area - close to the Scion hospitality tent (featuring entertainment, food, giveaways, swag, and beverages - I.E. more than enough to make it worth parking in the Scion VIP area).

Hope that answers your question.

if ur in truck bash, ur stuck at truck bash

so confusing!

so confusing!

x2

especially if only part of our crew wins entry into VIP.

vip is almost the same as exposed, just think of it that way.

i wonder when they'll inform us if we won or not..

ok, well, enter to win one of 100 packages. how many scions r in indy? i think u've got good odds :D

ok, well, enter to win one of 100 packages. how many scions r in indy? i think u've got good odds :D

true. people rarely come from out of town for anything we do in indy. :rofl:

if i had money, and things look bad on sat at nopi, i would go. but i dont see that happening. im goin to indy sat for a wedding and then to the redneck car race though, does that count?

ok, well, enter to win one of 100 packages. how many scions r in indy? i think u've got good odds :D

true. people rarely come from out of town for anything we do in indy. :rofl:

thats so weak sauce!!! :rolling:

ok, well, enter to win one of 100 packages. how many scions r in indy? i think u've got good odds :D

true. people rarely come from out of town for anything we do in indy. :rofl:

thats so weak sauce!!! :rolling:

Have you driven the 200 some odd miles on US-31 from South Bend? Most days I prefer a sharp stick in the eye than to drive that, but I may have to put the stick down and show up. Gotta show the indy group some love =)

ok, well, enter to win one of 100 packages. how many scions r in indy? i think u've got good odds :D

true. people rarely come from out of town for anything we do in indy. :rofl:

thats so weak sauce!!! :rolling:

Have you driven the 200 some odd miles on US-31 from South Bend? Most days I prefer a sharp stick in the eye than to drive that, but I may have to put the stick down and show up. Gotta show the indy group some love =)

Yes. Yes I have. 200 some odd miles of absolutely nothing.

fuzz. the mule will be needed at nopi

still confused about the whold ITB and this. ITB starts Friday ... so if we get in the vip do we park there all weekend? does that mean "no" crusing around the show? and do we still get juged with everyone at ITB.

I have a feeling if Scion doesnt work out to were we can do both, VIP wont have anyone doing it. I hope it comes correct.

If you are not one of the 100 people chosen can you still be in the show ,,,,,,just not a VIP? I might drive up to this. I liked exposed and would not mind going to this.

still confused about the whold ITB and this. ITB starts Friday ... so if we get in the vip do we park there all weekend? does that mean "no" crusing around the show? and do we still get juged with everyone at ITB.

^^^ I'm with you, I am planning on goin to ITB, because I normally go every year. So are you only able to enter one, like do ITB on sat, then VIP on sunday, or do you have to pick?

I signed up maybe they will pick me. I signed up for the las vegas one a while ago and did not know you had to drive to it and the picked me, but i had to cancel cause that is a long ways to drive,

NOPI for me. first time for them to be in CHicago that I know of.

when they are talking about cruising that is on sat when everyone is tring to get into the show. this show usually brings in about 3000 to 3500 cars the whole weekend. it is a great show and the minitrucks and imports take over that side of town for 3 days and nights. it is a must go show.

i reg. for both and i will see what happens when it gets closer

Hey all,

Big thanks to those of you who have registered so far, this may be the one of the biggest Scion gatherings in the midwest if we can get a full field of 100 cars. Its looking good right now but theres opportunity for more signups.

I know there are a lot of questions about the setup betweeen ITB and Scion VIP. Its still a little fluid, but here is the current setup for the event.

Scion VIP participants will be parked in a Scion VIP area with the Scion Racing Team - yes, with Chris Rado, Brad Personett, Leslie Armendariz, and Kenny Tran - on one side of the track. The comfy Scion VIP Hopsitality Tent , where lunch will be served and giveaways conducted - will be in this area as well. Scion VIP participants will be given 2 admission tickets (owner and a guest) for Sunday, August 19 only.

ITB will be on the other side of the track. ITB participants will be able to check out the Scion VIP area as well as the rest of the NHRA Indy Sport Compact Nationals - and vice versa.

However, judges for the Scion VIP show field will be independent Scion judges - not ITB judges. Its all in fun, but those of you looking for some nice hardware will not be disappointed in the Scion VIP trophies (big 3 post for first place and specialty, 2 post trophies for second and third).

The categories/specialty awards are as follows:
Scion xA (1,2,3)
Scion xB (1,2,3)
Scion tC (1,2,3)
Best Paint/Exterior
Best ICE
Scion Dedication Award
Best New Gen xB
Best Release Series Scion
Best of Show
Scion Racing Award

There will also be plenty of swag, a DJ, and a PS3-equipped lounge in the tent. Best of all - as guests of Scion, its ALL free for Scion VIP package winners. Just need to register on www.scionvip.com for your chance to win.

Help make the Hoosier debut of Scion VIP a blast by making it out to Indy on August 19.

See you guys there!

- Jackie, Scion VIP Event Team

Dangit, I want to know how and when VIP registrants will find out if they've won access to this event.

I have registered once is that all we need to do? Or do we do it more than once for better chances. I hope i get to go, this looks cool.

Dangit, I want to know how and when VIP registrants will find out if they've won access to this event.

I'm with you, because I want to get pre-registered for ITB.

you can stil preregister for itb bc if i read right that you will have to have a band or bracket to see truck bash. im going to register for truck bash no matter what bc the more scions that reg there will be scion class for ever make.

I got picked see ya there.

if everyone's gotten their stuff, looks like i didn't get picked.

i made vip see yall there WOOOOOO!!!

They picked me sweeeet!

i made vip see yall there WOOOOOO!!!

Me too!!!

Hi all,

Quick update about Scion VIP entry winners - we have started selecting winners and will continue to do so until we fill all 100 VIP spots. If you haven't received an email invitation from Scion VIP yet - we either have not gotten to you yet or there possibly was an email issue (especially if you have registered awhile ago and you have an AOL, Yahoo, or Hotmail account).

And no, your car does not have to be judged for the Scion VIP car show if you do not wish to.

We will being posting all winners on www.scionvip.com in case you want to check. We want to fill all 100 VIP spots and there are about two dozen spots left, so please help get the word out so we can make this the biggest Scion get-together in Indiana yet!

As always - if you have any questions, please email us at scion@urbanracer.com or call us at 718 279 2202 (M-F, 10-6).

Thanks!

Best,

Scion VIP Event Team

I got picked see ya there.Yeah, it looks like you,Peej and I are the only Nashville Scikotics going as of right now. Can we say roadtrip to INDY? YES :clap:

still hoping I get an email soon... :pray: :pray: :pray:

still hoping I get an email soon... :pray: :pray: :pray:When did you resigister? I registered last night and already heard back today. :tap:

awhile back. I re-registered a few days ago, forgot what email address I used and such.. been checking every email address I have searching for a response. plenty-o-spam, no VIP email...

Hey ScionVIP pick Brian from Tennessee, he has a turbo'd tC, that thing is sweet.

Hey ScionVIP pick Brian from Tennessee, he has a turbo'd tC, that thing is sweet.X 2 :pray:

Hey guys-

You can check the winners list here: http://scionvip.com/events.asp?cid=8#update
If you see your name there, don't worry, you're on our VIP list.

We will be sending another email with more exact details soon.

hah. Boo for not getting the email. website has the list up. :bow:

Cool 4 Nashville Scikotics, hope to get some more.

Hey ScionVIP I see there is about 20 spots left, I know a lady that wants to go her name is Roe from Tennessee she has a xB, so pick her and she will be there, she told me so.

how many of the out of state scion people are going to come up early like on sat. i was just wondering if any other scion owners wanted to meet up

I'll be there semi early on sat. But I'm gonna be in ITB.

im going to be at itb as well......are you the one that was at slamology as well

yea, I was there

how many of the out of state scion people are going to come up early like on sat. i was just wondering if any other scion owners wanted to meet upSome of us from Nashville Scikotics are heading up on Sat and might want to hang out. I can't speak for everyone but I know I would like to.
BTW... What is ITB???

itb is indy truck bash which is one of the largest car show in this area. there is normally about 3000 plus cars trucks and the vip thing is right next to it.

I'll already be there, so might as well hang out. Count me in.

As it grows nearer we should all exchange phone numbers so we can set up the when and where to hang out on Sat. It's a 6 hr drive for me and I'd like to get up there by like 3 pm or so.

thats fine what hotel are you staying in. i have been looking and i really dont wan to stay around the crazyinest and something happen to my car. so i think im going to be staying n avon which i think the room is something like 70 a night

I figured I'd maybe get a room after I get there.

I'm contemplating gettin a room myself. Just depends on if the people I am goin with wanna stay or not.

So far only 3 xB's from Nashville are coming up. 2 of them are couples and I'm solo (wife has to work). I'm hoping to split a room with someone or I'll just crash at the truckstops over on the south side of the circle.

Now that all the deails have been taken care of do we all want to exchange cell numbers so we all get together on Sat? If you you want to meet up PM me and we can go from there please? Thanks, Jeff

i'm putting 101% more effort into prepping my car on saturday lol

So who all is going? I will be there both days. Parked at ITB on Sat. Then will be parked at the VIP section on Sunday.

im going to be there going to be at itb sat and vip sunday. are you goign to be staying the night in indy i know that there are a few of us getting together sat night to hang out and stuff.

I am stoked and can't wait for sat/sun. Need4Bass05 if you want, you can hang out with all of us sat. evening. We can all prolly park as a group at VIP sunday also. See everyone there and everyone have a SAFE trip. Be carefull!!!!

Need4Bass05 come find me sat at the show do you remember me im the two tone xb that was at slamology. me and bB2ner and his friends are going to be haning out sat night and sharing a hotel room. you are more then welcome to come chill with us

best central indiana show ever!!!

plus best scion show food ever!!! way better then hamburgers and hotdogs

I thought the judging was pretty horrible. Some cars that won shouldnt have over others. I also think people that didnt stay for the awards deserved to get an award.
All and all other then seeing old and new friends, a big let down in my book.

Food - good. Better than the usual hamburgers/hot dogs.
Music - Eh, I wasn't in the tent a whole lot so I didn't pay much attention to it.
Freebies - Pretty cool shirts, nice bags.. more visors than I need...
Judging - My biggest complaints about this are:

1) the inability to write down anything you have done to your car - Judges can't see certain things you've done! When will the masterminds of some shows realize this?

2) Judging during lunch - Most of us were around our cars all day, and only left to get food once it was available. This is a big flaw in the judging routine... I understand there are a lot of cars to look at, but damn.. start early.. ask questions. Don't just walk around the car and judge based on what you can see.

3) Leaving before awards - I understand you drove a long distance to come to the show... but why leave if you think you stand a chance to win something? In all honesty, this should disqualify you from winning

Other than that, I had a decent time. Saw a horrible bikini contest with girls who needed to eat a sammich or two. I still don't get the appeal of mini trucks and the need to drag the whole thing on the ground... but thanks to Scion for hosting this event for us... easily the biggest Scion sponsored event in Indiana. Great turnout.

I had fun. It was good to meet some new people. I hate that I was late for the awards, I was over at ITB listenin to those and about the time I came back to VIP they were done. Be nice if they would stick to their schedule.

I thought the judging was pretty horrible. Some cars that won shouldnt have over others. I also think people that didnt stay for the awards deserved to get an award.
All and all other then seeing old and new friends, a big let down in my book.I agree with what you are saying first off. My take on doing shows after 20+ years of them is to expect the judging to stink before you even go. That way your day doesn't end up being ruined when you don't get an award. If you get an award and you know the judging was done right it will make that award mean something.


duck_dodgers_24_5, I had no idea that was you :doh: You are so right about the food! :bow: Only problem I had was they didn't have the BIG cookies this time. We were talking and wondering if they'd be there or not... :tap:

I had an awsome day and tried to visit with as many as possible. Sorry if I missed anyone. :nails:

I had fun. It was good to meet some new people. I hate that I was late for the awards, I was over at ITB listenin to those and about the time I came back to VIP they were done. Be nice if they would stick to their schedule.It was kinda funny how both first places (xB/tC) were MIA for their trophys. :doh: :rofl:
BTW, sweet ride Bro and props on your award!

Thank ya much! :)

I had fun. It was good to meet some new people. I hate that I was late for the awards, I was over at ITB listenin to those and about the time I came back to VIP they were done. Be nice if they would stick to their schedule.It was kinda funny how both first places (xB/xA) were MIA for their trophys. :doh: :rofl:
BTW, sweet ride Bro and props on your award!

What r u talking about I grabbed my xA Trophy. :no:

I had fun meeting everyone that i did, I am still ____ed off my camera got jacked. I had some good pics on there to post up, but that person will pay sooner or later for their evil deed. Hope i get to go again next time. Congrats to everyone that won stuff, and thanks to Scion for all my free stuff.

I had fun. It was good to meet some new people. I hate that I was late for the awards, I was over at ITB listenin to those and about the time I came back to VIP they were done. Be nice if they would stick to their schedule.
I agree, my friends and I drove our xB's over to ITB and by the time we got back which was before the 4:30 pm awards time it was over. Although I did get an award it still would have been nice to let the judges know what was all underneath what you could see. Scion Backstage was nice because you got to do a drive through video and tell about your car, but to give credit to the judges they did try. I was somewhat surprised with the award I won I thought I might have had a shot at the ICE award but that went to 1 of my running partners. It was nice to meet and talk too a lot of you, sorry to the ones I may have seemed to have brushed off or seemed to have ignored it was not intended. Hope to meet each of you in the future.

If those of you here on the post don't think I deserve the award I got take a vote amoung yourselves and I'd be more than glad to give it too whom you all choose. Winning an award is nice but I like meeting new people and showing what can be done wtih the box, I guess I've said my piece everyone enjoy the rest of the show season.

Ben (TOY BX

I had fun meeting everyone that i did, I am still ____ed off my camera got jacked. I had some good pics on there to post up, but that person will pay sooner or later for their evil deed. Hope i get to go again next time. Congrats to everyone that won stuff, and thanks to Scion for all my free stuff.
Donnie, thanks for the heads up on Scion Pro, Steve's a pretty nice guy and easy to deal with . I spoke with you about it at Exposed at Mid Ohio.

This was only my third show to attend...it was nice to finally put some faces to the names I see on here all the time and meet some other owners too. I still haven't figured out the judging on these things, it's been different at every show. The food was much better than the last two. The truck show was kind of Cool and I agree with SirPhobos1... I don't understand the dragging frames and tearing the rear roll pans off in the gravel, seems it could get pricey after a while. Over all I had a fun day. Hope to see you another time!

I had fun. It was good to meet some new people. I hate that I was late for the awards, I was over at ITB listenin to those and about the time I came back to VIP they were done. Be nice if they would stick to their schedule.It was kinda funny how both first places (xB/xA) were MIA for their trophys. :doh: :rofl:
BTW, sweet ride Bro and props on your award!

What r u talking about I grabbed my xA Trophy. :no:My bad :doh: I meant tC/xB.

I should have remembered your pose for the picture. That was very funny! It was also great meeting your club. Nice bunch of people! :bow:

I had fun meeting everyone that i did, I am still ____ed off my camera got jacked. I had some good pics on there to post up, but that person will pay sooner or later for their evil deed. Hope i get to go again next time. Congrats to everyone that won stuff, and thanks to Scion for all my free stuff.
Donnie, thanks for the heads up on Scion Pro, Steve's a pretty nice guy and easy to deal with . I spoke with you about it at Exposed at Mid Ohio.

No prob. Yeah they got some nice stuff on there.

I had fun. It was good to meet some new people. I hate that I was late for the awards, I was over at ITB listenin to those and about the time I came back to VIP they were done. Be nice if they would stick to their schedule.It was kinda funny how both first places (xB/xA) were MIA for their trophys. :doh: :rofl:
BTW, sweet ride Bro and props on your award!

What r u talking about I grabbed my xA Trophy. :no:My bad :doh: I meant tC/xB.

I should have remembered your pose for the picture. That was very funny! It was also great meeting your club. Nice bunch of people! :bow:

That pose was for you. I will be signing those in x10 versions at the next event. Since I am getting rid of the xA I am becoming a import model.

I drove all the way from Milwaukee to Indy ( 5 hours each way) to go to this on a set of tires with no tread ( 47,000 miles Original tires ). Almost crashed numerous times because of that bad rain in Milwaukee and Chicago. Just to go to this event. I was only there in Indy for 5 hours and that made my whole day! This event was awesome, looking at all the cars there it was like being in fast and the ferrous. These events scion is doing just keep getting better and better. I plan on going to more things like this where people are showing off there rides! What was so cool about this was that it didn't matter if your ride is a rat rod or a show car you showed it off! Hell it didn't matter your car was a non running project and people dragged them with to show them off. Plus the whole time I was away from home partying, It was raining in WI.

THANKS SCION!

I drove all the way from Milwaukee to Indy ( 5 hours each way) to go to this on a set of tires with no tread ( 47,000 miles Original tires ). Almost crashed numerous times because of that bad rain in Milwaukee and Chicago. Just to go to this event. I was only there in Indy for 5 hours and that made my whole day! This event was awesome, looking at all the cars there it was like being in fast and the ferrous. These events scion is doing just keep getting better and better. I plan on going to more things like this where people are showing off there rides! What was so cool about this was that it didn't matter if your ride is a rat rod or a show car you showed it off! Hell it didn't matter your car was a non running project and people dragged them with to show them off. Plus the whole time I was away from home partying, It was raining in WI.

THANKS SCION!
Ben, did you get rid of the carbon fiber fenders? also which one's were you selling?

anybody that went to vip or can help out please check out this thread

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=189645

great cause great raffles!