OCTOBER 14-15, 2017 Kentucky Exposition Center Louisville, KY
overview PRESS RELEASE MECA, IASCA and dbdra Announce Unified Finals at Kentucky Expo Center on October 15-16, 2017 Car Audio Competition organizations dbdra (db Drag Racing Association), MECA (Mobile Electronics Competition Association) and IASCA (International Autosound Challenge Association) are once again joining forces to produce a unified finals event. The event will be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center, during the weekend of October 14-15, 2017. This event will include all competitors from SQ to SPL and will allow for the opportunity to compete in multiple formats. With the success of the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Car Audio Championship we have continued to further the unified finals effort. The event space will occupy over 110,000 square feet and will allow for the maximum allotted show times and we feel this will keep the competition running smoothly. In addition to the competition vehicles, there will be vendor booths along with show sponsorships as well. Every year, the strength of the Unified Finals effort continues to grow said Moe Sabourin, Director of Operations for IASCA We re proud to be part of our industry and to contribute to its success, along with such great organizations as db Drag and MECA. Louisville in 2016 was a huge success; after the show last year, we all agreed that this would be the Unified Finals new home and we re very excited to have secured the venue for 2017 and be able to announce it well in advance. We look forward to seeing all our fellow car audio enthusiasts in Louisville once again! The dbdra is super excited to be back in Louisville, KY. The Kentucky Expo Center is a great facility and seems to be centrally located for the competitors. This is a great venue for the FINALS and we are excited to be partnering with IASCA and MECA again this year. This collaborative effort amongst the organizations and competitors is a such a positive experience for the aftermarket auto sound and accessory industry. Said db Drag Racing Association Marketing Director, Celise Harris Commissioner Steve Stern on the event: Being a part of the united Car Audio Championship for 2017 is great news for our club members: Competitors, Retailers, and Manufacturers. We are building on the best season we ve had in years, and the best Finals event in our 19 year history. We appreciate the cooperation and good will we share with db Drag Racing and IASCA! We all work together to provide an exciting event for the mobile electronics industry. Everybody who loves car audio and related gear is invited to participate and enjoy our big car stereo party. For more questions or information regarding exhibiting at the event, please contact one of the organization representatives. Kentucky Expo Center 937 Phillips Lane Louisville, KY 40209 www.indianastatefair.com Show Coordinator Celise Harris Direct: 512-377-6068 email: charris@termpro.com db Drag Racing Contact: Tel: 512-377-1055 Email: charris@dbdragracing.com www.dbdragracing.com MECA Contact: Tel: 615-851-7428 Email: mecacaraudio@comcast.net www.mecacaraudio.com IASCA Contact: Tel: 386-322-1551 Email: moe@iasca.com www.iasca.com Page 2
host HOTELS Holiday Inn Louisville Airport Fair/Expo 447 Farmington Ave. Louisville, KY 40209 Tel: 502-637-4500 www.ihg.com Group Name: Car Audio Championship Reservation Deadline: Sept 12, 2017 Rate: $139 / night + tax - Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet & Internet - Accross the street from the Kentucky Expo Center - Free Airport Shuttle and Expo Center - Free Parking Four Points by Sheraton 2850 Crittenden Dr., Louisville, KY 40209 Hotel Tel: 502-753-5555 www.fourpointslouisvilleairport.com Group Name: Car Audio Championship Reservation Deadline: Sept 12, 2017 Rate: $129 / night + tax - Complimentary Continental Breakfast & Internet - Accross the street from the Kentucky Expo Center - Free Airport Shuttle and Expo Center - Free Parking Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport 2735 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, KY 40209 Hotel Tel: 502-637-2424 www.louisvilleairport.hgi.com Group Discount Rate Code: CACHP Reservation Deadline: Sept 13, 2017 Rate: $139 / night + tax - 2 Hot Breakfast Vouchers per room & Internet - Adjacent to the Kentucky Expo Center - Free Airport Shuttle - Free Parking Page 3
Sponsorships Title Sponsorship - $4000 Presenting Sponsorship exposure is offered to one company with brand / category exclusivity. Presenting Sponsor receives entitlement as COMPANY NAME presents the World Finals in all pre and post event advertising and media and 20 VIP all access passes to the event for their distribution. Banner positioning rights in prominent areas throughout the venue. (Banners must be supplied by sponsor. This does not include banner hanging from Ceiling as this is an additional $1100 per banner.) Sponsor receives 400 square feet of exhibit space on the Finals exhibit show floor. Enhanced prominent company logo on event t-shirt. SOLD - ALPHARD sound technology SPL HALL Sponsorship - $1500 - EXCLUSIVE Have your banners placed around the SPL ARENA announcing your company as the SPL ARENA Sponsor. The SPL ARENA is the most photographed area of the event and is where SPL enthusiasts spend most of their day. Arena sponsorship comes with a 10x10 booth and company logo on event t-shirt. SOLD - DD Audio SQ HALL Sponsorship - $1500 - EXCLUSIVE Have your banners placed in the SQ AREA announcing your company as the SQ AREA Sponsor. The SQ AREA receives much attention as many spectators gather around to see the SQ cars on display. Sponsorship comes with a 10x10 booth and company logo on event t-shirt. Badge Sponsorship - $600 - EXCLUSIVE Your company logo will be printed on all of the show badges. Sponsor must also provide 1000 lanyards. If Sponsor does not provide lanyards, Car Audio Championship has the right to solicit lanyards. SOLD - Incriminator audio Show / t-shirt sponsorship - $500 The show sponsorship gives you the most bang for your buck!!! This sponsorship includes your logo on the event t-shirts, flyers, advertisements, social media and the website. other sponsorship opportunities Do you have an sponsorship idea? Please let us know what you have in mind. Booth packages - various sizes - See next page All booth packages include: Pipe and Drape, ID Sign, 8 Skirted table, 2 chairs and a wastebasket. Electric is not included. (Ordering information in Exhibitor s guide) Trophy Sponsorship - IASCA Please contact IASCA at 386-322-1551 or moe@iasca.com for details on IASCA trophies. Trophy Sponsorship - db Drag RacinG Please contact db Drag Racing at 512-377-6068 or charris@dbdragracing.com for details on dbdra trophies. Trophy Sponsorship - MECA Please contact MECA at 615-851-7428 or mecacaraudio@comcast.net for details on MECA trophies. Page 4
Agreement Description Each Price Show / T-Shirt Sponsorship $500 Badge Sponsorship $600 INCRIMINATOR AUDIO SPL Hall Sponsorship (includes 10x10 booth) $1500 DD AUDIO SQ Hall Sponsorship (includes 10x10 booth) $1500 Title Sponsorship (includes 10x40 booth) $4000 ALPHARD SOUND TECHNOLOGY 10 x 10 Booth ($5/sq. ft.) - includes pipe and drape, 8 table and 2 chairs $500 10 x 20 Booth ($4/sq. ft.) - includes pipe and drape, 8 table and 2 chairs $800 10 x 30 Booth ($4/sq. ft.) - includes pipe and drape, 8 table and 2 chairs $1200 10 x 40 Booth ($3.50/sq. ft.) - includes pipe and drape, 8 table and 2 chairs $1400 20 x 20 Booth ($3.50/sq. ft.) - includes pipe and drape, 8 table and 2 chairs $1400 Manufacturer members (IASCA, dbdra, MECA) take $250 discount on any size booth Booths will be held with a 50% deposit. All payments due in full by September 15, 2017. TOTAL Please check which hall you would like your booth located SQ HALL SPL ARENA Company Name Contact Name/Title Address City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Telephone Fax Email Address Web Address Payment Method (Please select one) Company Check PayPal Credit Card (If paying by CC, please fill out information below.) Name on Credit Card Card # Expiration Date 3 or 4 Digit Security Code on Card Credit Card Billing Address Cardholder s Signature Date Please mail or email your agreement: Checks made payable to: IASCA Worldwide Attn: Moe Sabourin 2200 S. Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona, Florida, 32119 Tel: 386-322-1551 Email: moe@iasca.com