AMERICAN SPIRIT 2024
DRUSKININKAI
25/28 July 2024
3 days - 3 nights

Kalba - Language


Programme of the American Spirit 2023

AMERICAN SPIRIT 2023 PROGRAMME

28 July 2023 (Friday)

10:00-19:00 Event registration at the venue address: Druskininkų aerodromas, Mizarų g. 59, Druskininkai

12:00-16:00 "Poker run" orientation ride Druskininkai – Grūto parkas - Druskininkai

15:00 -18:00 Best Of Show election

16:00-18:00 Exibition in Druskininkai, Vilniaus al. Street

18:30 Last songs of two engines

19:00-23:00 Evening part of the event for the participants 

20:00 „Stano“ exclusive concert for event participants and guests

21:30 Women's cruise through the streets of Druskininkai.

29 July 2023 (Saturday)

10:00-12:00 registration of participants at the venue address: Mizarų g. 59, Druskininkai

12:00 Official opening ceremony

12:00 -16:00 Exhibition, Best Of Show, Best Expo election, competitions, competitions for participants, table football outside.

12:15, 13:30, 15:30 Sonax Sexy Car Wash

12:00 - 16:00 Performance of small airplanes Druskininkai airfield, Mizarų str. 59, Druskininkai.

12:30 Mechanics Competition.

14:00 Competition “Me and my car” (Lith. Aš ir mano automobilis)

15:00 Race "Catch a tractor" - Battle of the Farmers

16:00-18:00 Grand parade - cruise in Druskininkai Street

18:30 Competition „Miss American Spirit Pin-up“

19:00-23:00 Evening part for participants. Concert “Roling Box Band”. Refreshments for participants. Prizes, raffle, auction.

30 July 2023 (Sunday)

12:00 Closing of the event area

(Organisers reserve the right to change the programme)

American Spirit 2023 Poker Run

American Spirit Poker Run - Druskininkai, Grutas Park!

Poker Run participants will enjoy a scenic route, fun challenges and, of course, lots of excitement. Poker Run is an orienteering competition with poker elements. Participants are given a legend with rules and addresses at the starting point, these addresses contain points, at some points participants draw a single card and complete tasks.

American Spirit for participants who want to take part in the Poker Run:

To register for the Poker Run, you must arrive at the venue on 28 July between 11am and 12pm. 

The Poker Run is limited to 36 crews.

Participants who register at 12 noon will receive a travel book and will be briefed in English and Lithuanian.

The first crew will start at 12:30. Crews will start one every 2 minutes.

Start and finish at the American Spirit venue.

A special prize awaits the first place crew! 

American Spirit 2023 Exhibition in Druskininkai, Vilniaus al.

Exhibition of exclusive cars in the heart of Druskininkai, Vilniaus al. We invite you to take part in the exhibition and delight the residents and visitors of the city with your exclusive American cars. This is the herald to the big celebration that will take place in Druskininkai on Saturday. This exhibition is always very popular. There is no shortage of people, both young and old. Everyone is delighted by the powerful, exclusive American cars.

American Spirit 2023 Grand Parade - Cruising

This year we have a special treat in store for us - the Big Parade - making the cruise truly BIG. Druskininkai Municipality has given us an exclusive opportunity to move through the town in a continuous column for two hours.

The circle can be followed until the end of the parade at 18:00.

RULES

This year, American Spirit Cruising is inviting all participants' cars.
The cruise will take place on Saturday 16.00-18.00.
All cars must have an AS Participant Pass, mounted prominently on the inside of the windscreen.
Several cruise hosts will be available to you during the evening. Failure to comply with their instructions may result in immediate withdrawal of your Participant Pass and expulsion from American Spirit.
This cruise is authorised by the municipality and the police and special rules apply. Drivers and passengers are advised to be aware of and observe the following instructions. The organiser and the police are committed to ensuring that no accidents occur during the cruise and if you do not comply with the rules, you risk being penalised.
Common sense and normal traffic rules apply.
The maximum speed limit is 30 km/h.
It is forbidden to ride on the bonnet, roof, luggage compartment or sit on the backrest of the rear seat.
Every person in the car must have a seat.
The driver is primarily responsible for passengers and cargo.
No "burn out" is allowed. A burn out will result in immediate dismissal from the cruise and cancellation of the American Spirit pass.
Caravans and trailers are prohibited.

 

 

 

Last Engine Songs 2023

Are you ready for the real engine challenge at American Spirit 2023 in Druskininkai? It's time to test your engine knowledge and find out how long a car can run without any fluids!
It's about the "Last Engine Song" - a high-excitement competition that will test your predictions. We have a car that we'll keep running until the engine quits. And we're inviting all American Spirit participants to guess how long the car will run before it takes its last breath.
Think you know your engines? This is your chance to prove it! Will it last 10 minutes? 30 minutes? An hour? The more accurate your prediction, the more chances you have to win a special prize.
Of course, we run the engine dry for a reason. We're doing this so that everyone can find out how long an engine can run without fluids. And although we don't recommend trying it at home, it's a fun way to test your knowledge of the engine and see how much you know about these powerful machines.
So get ready to make some predictions and see if you have what it takes to become the ultimate engine expert. The Last Engine Song competition is just one of the many exciting events taking place at American Spirit 2023 in Salt Lake City, so mark your calendars and get ready for some serious engine fun!

 

Me and My Car 2023

 
One of the most anticipated events will take place on 29 July 2023 (Saturday) - the American Spirit 2023 International American Car Festival in Druskininkai.
And as always, we want to offer you something special - the "Me and My Car" competition. This competition is a great opportunity to show how close the relationship between you and your car is. We will be judging ingenuity, elegance, artistry and all the other aspects that will make your car a unique and unforgettable part of this event.
Please let us know when you arrive at the event that you intend to take part in the "Me and My Car" competition.
During the competition, participants will be invited to introduce themselves and show off their American cars. A jury will judge and score the entrants and the winner will be determined by the highest average score. In the event of a tie, the winner will be chosen by a 'live queue' of spectators. The winners will not only win exclusive prizes, but also a lot of surprises and pleasant moments.
We will judge the overall appearance and uniqueness of the car/motorcycle, the appearance and clothing of the crew, the consistency of the style of the car/motorcycle and the crew, and the presentation and artistry of the crew.
It will definitely be a great event, but also a great opportunity to meet other American car fans and owners.

Best Of Show 2023

BEST OF SHOW ORDER

"The Best of Show competition is open to all entrants who want their car or motorcycle to be judged.  There is no pre-registration.
The cars of the event organisers will not be judged in order to avoid possible conflicts of interest.
Cars/motorcycles will be judged by a panel. The judging category is assigned by the jury members. The jury members shall visually assess the cars/motorcycles by scoring them according to the criteria published in advance. 
Each judge looks at different parts - e.g. one judge looks under the bonnet, another looks at the boot etc.
The estimated number of judges is 4.
Estimated inspection time per participant - 5 minutes.
All judges' scores are added together. The winner is the participant with the highest number of points.
In the event of a tie, the winner will be chosen by a panel decision.
The decision of the jury shall be considered final and irrefutable.
The winners will be announced at the awards at 19:00.

The "Best of the Best" will be chosen from the winners of all categories after the awards. It is chosen by a live vote of the AS23 participants. Participants stand in line in front of what they consider to be this year's best nominee. The winner is announced by counting the votes.
"The "Best of the Best" will receive a special prize and free entry to the 2024 American Spirit Festival. Their car will also be featured on the poster for next year's event.

BEST OF SHOW TIMETABLE

The jury works in a special area.
Friday 15:00 - 18:00;
Saturday 12:00 - 16:00 (with a break at 14:00).
Participants are judged in a live queue at a time of their own choosing. Participants are on their own at the judging site.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

The queue at the judging area cannot exceed 5 cars. Entrants with a longer queue will be disqualified.
At the end of the inspection, the participant must leave the evaluation area immediately.
Entrants who do not make it to the judging on time will not be judged. The starting time for the last participant's evaluation is 15:50.
In view of these provisions, please take advantage of the opportunity to be evaluated as early as possible, e.g. on Friday or at the start of the day on Saturday.

BEST OF SHOW 2023 CATEGORIES

"Best Classic - cars built before 1952.
"Best Oldies - cars built between 1953 and 1982.
"Best Young - cars built between 1983 and 2012.
"Best Modern - cars built between 2013 and 2023.
"Best Muscle - 2-door cars with rear-wheel drive and V8 engines.
"Best Van - Mini, Full Size Van.
"Best Truck - SUVs, pickups, heavy equipment and other vehicles for off-road and work.
"Best Cabrio - body type with opening or removable roof and rear window.
"Best Hot Rod - cars modified to have more speed and acceleration or a sportier appearance. This class also includes Street Rod and Rat Rod cars.
"Best Motorcycle - Motorcycles.

"Best Of The Best - chosen from the winners of all categories. The election is held after the winners have been announced and awarded. The best of the best will be chosen by a "live queue" of spectators.

Additional categories
"Best Corvette - "70th Anniversary Corvette" category
"Best Interior - the most interesting, original interior.
"Best Paint - the most interesting, original paintwork.
"Best Engine - the most interesting, original engine compartment

 BEST OF SHOW RATINGS, POINTS

Category

Chapter

Max
points

Points
+ / -

Overall presentation and display

"Custom information board with pictures, drawings or other unique elements.

1

 
 

Memorabilia (original advertisements and/or literature) or other nostalgic items

1

 
 

Detailed replica model car

1

 
 

Additional creativity (minor - add 1 point, major - 2 points)

2

 

Exterior - cleanliness

Exclusive paint features (Custom artwork, patterns, Paintstipe)

1

 
 

No streaks or dirt on the window panes

1

 
 

Full chrome shiny, fingerprint-free

1

 
 

Wheels - clean, with all brake dust removed, including hard-to-reach areas

1

 
 

Dust on paint or other surfaces - deduct 2 points

-2

 
 

Any rust or black soot on the exhaust tips - deduct 1 point.

-1

 

Outside - mechanics

If there are dents/scratches on the bodywork, deduct 1 point for each item

-5

 
 

Any external rust: deduct 1 point for each item

-5

 

Under the bonnet

Is the whole compartment clean

1

 
 

Does the chrome shine

1

 
 

Any visible rust (e.g. rust on screw heads) - deduct 1 point

-1

 
 

The wires are well organised and tidy

1

 
 

Is there any theme, e.g. blue wires to match the blue motor

1

 
 

Have peeled stickers - deduct 1 point

-1

 
 

Additional visible elements (e.g. lighting, mirrors, etc.)

1

 

Trunk

Clean

1

 
 

With spare tyre and safety/repair accessories

1

 
 

Unclean and cluttered

-1

 
 

Neatly used for car display

1

 

Under the car (chassis)

General cleanliness

1

 
 

For rust - deduct 1 point

-1

 
 

Shiny and clean exhaust system

1

 
 

Any other chrome, bright and clean

1

 
 

Theme, e.g. components painted in different colours to show additional creativity

1

 

Interior

Neat, clean

1

 
 

Dust on the dashboard

-1

 
 

Clean floor mats

1

 
 

"Custom mats, e.g. car logo

1

 
 

"Custom decoration, thematic elements

1

 
   

Total points

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