Initial D Tournament (Full)

UPDATE: Any cars with tucked wheels will NOT do well at pikes peak

Inspired by the iconic TV show Initial D! Epvideos Racing is proud to host this thrilling event on the legendary Pikes Peak track. Brace yourself for heart-pounding action as miniature cars take on hairpin turns, daring drifts, and intense straightaways! With skilled drivers from all over the world showcasing their precision and strategy, the competition promises to be fierce. Join us for an unforgettable experience, where the spirit of Initial D comes to life on the Pikes Peak track. Get ready to witness diecast racing history in the making!

1 Entry Per Person / 32 Drivers / Only 16 advance to the tournament / 16 cars that do not qualify will be given to the winner as prize / Dont worry! All 32 cars will be raced and featured on youtube.

First 32 People to post Make and Model are in! First come first serve. 

Rules & restrictions

• Modified entries only
• 90g maximum weight
• 3.25in. long x 2in. tall x 1.25in. wide (Fits standard hotwheels track)
• Limit 1 entries per household
• Retail axles and wheels only. FTE/NPA axles allowed.
• Dry lube only
• NO PUTTY weight!
• Premium Custom Paint Only (Paint jobs will be Judged / Prize for BEST paint job!)
• Decals based on Initial D Theme / JDM styles
• Family friendly Decals only. Cars that appear offensive will be DQ
• All weight must be housed within the body.
• Chassis must match the vehicle. No fender/wheel well modifications. No “Frankenstein" builds. No Fantasy, Tooned, nor Concept castings.
• No tape, no sharpie. Looking for clean builds only.
• Please do not send money for return shipping, contact host for returns and payment
• You may customize any car from Initial D 
• If you chose to build an exact replica: 1 per person / No duplicates 
• Non replica builds - no casting limit

Examples of cars from the show: 

1. Subaru Impreza WRX STI Coupe Type R Version V (GC8) 1998
2. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V GSR (CP9A) 1998
3. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII GSR (CT9A) 2001
4. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR Tommi Makinen Edition (CP9A) 1999
5. Toyota Supra RZ (JZA80) 1993
6. Toyota Altezza RS200 (SXE10) 2000
7. Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX (AE86) 1983
8. Toyota Corolla Levin SR (AE85) 1984
9. Toyota MR2 G-Limited (SW20) 1996
10. Toyota MR-S S-Edition (ZZW30) 2001
11. Toyota Celica GT-Four (ST205) 1998
12. Mazda RX-7 Type R (FD3S) 1991
13. Mazda Roadster RS (NB8C) 1999
14. Mazda Savanna RX-7 Infini III (FC3S) 1990
15. Nissan Silvia K’s (S13) 1988
16. Nissan Silvia Spec R Aero (S15) 1999
17. Nissan Skyline 25GT Turbo (ER34) 1998/1999
18. Nissan 180SX Type II (RPS13) 1989
19. Nissan Silvia Q’s Aero (S14) 1995
20. Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II Nür (BNR34) 2002
21. Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (BNR32) 1994
22. Nissan Sileighty 1996
23. Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (BNR32) 1994
24. Nissan Fairlady Z (Z33) 2003
25. Suzuki Cappuccino (EA11R) 1995
26. Honda Civic Type R (EK9) 1998
27. Honda NSX (NA1) 1994
28. Honda Civic SiR II (EG6) 1995
29. Honda Integra Type R (DC2) 1998
30. Honda S2000 Type-V (AP1) 2000
31. Honda Civic Type R Demo Car (EK9) 1998

If you want another car not listed but in the show please post the make and model

Dates & deadlines

DUE no later then October 25th 2023. Racing is scheduled for TBD.

How to enter

Shipping to EPVIDEOS
2500 Broadway Unit B #206 Grand Junction, CO 81507

Include a Race Entry ID slip with your entry

$5.00 Entry Fee (Helps cover Prizes and gifts)

Do not send money for return shipping as some cars will be given away to the winner. If you are one of the top 16 qualifiers contact the host after the tournament to make arrangements for the car to be returned. Shipping payment can be made through paypal or venmo.

Track

PIKES PEAK (No Jumps)

Race format and scoring

Qualifer - 1vs1 best track time advance to the tournament. 

Best 16 cars / standard 4 car race / 4 laps / Finals 8 laps

Penalties/DNF

Cars are given a grace of 1g over the stated weight limit to account for variance in scales.

Family Friendly Decals ONLY - offensive cars will be DQ

Cars that fail to run or fit on the track, or that happen to break during racing, will forfeit their matches. Cars that arrive broken will attempt to be minimally repaired before the racing begins. Cars that break during racing will not be repaired or replaced.

Prizes

1st / 2nd / 3rd place prizes!

Everyone who includes their mailing address gets a sticker!