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Last Updated: 22 July 2024

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Registration on the day of the event is possible. See the terms and conditions here https://www.americanspirit.lt/index.php/en/for-participants/participation-conditions

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Last Updated: 14 July 2024

Attention all American Spirit ladies! 🌟
We have exciting news! This year we are introducing two categories, "Miss Pinup Junior American Spirit 2024" for girls up to 16 years old and "Miss Pin Up American Spirit 2024" for ladies 16 years old and up with no upper limit.

Join us on Saturday 27 July 2024 at 18:00 and take part in the Miss Pinup American Spirit competition. Last year's first pin-up contest was such a spectacular event that we decided to expand it to two categories this year! This is your chance to shine in the best retro-inspired clothes, show off your style and grace.

Both registered participants and spectators can join in the fun. The only requirement is to dress in pin-up style. It's time to unleash your inner pin-up and compete for the coveted Miss Pin-Up American Spirit title. The event promises amazing prizes and the chance to take part in a fantastic photo shoot to capture unforgettable memories.

No need to register in advance - just come and take part! Mark your calendars. Together, let's revive the splendour of a golden era. We love our festive ladies and can't wait to see you there!

"Miss Pin Up American Spirit 2024 contest rules:

1. The Miss Pin Up American Spirit 2024 contest is open to all contestants, with no age restrictions by age category:
"Miss Pin Up Junior American Spirit 2024" - for children up to 16 years old,
"Miss Pin Up American Spirit 2024" for adults.
If the Contestant is a minor, the Contestant must be accompanied by a responsible adult and present at the Contest site.
2. By entering the Contest, the Entrant agrees that related Entry Information may be used for the promotion of American Spirit and the purposes of the Contest. This consent includes the right to use and publish any and all results (photographs, recordings, etc.) of entries created.
3. The Entrant agrees to participate in the Contest on the terms and conditions set by the Promoter, including participation in on-stage presentations, as well as public performances, interviews, photo/video shoots and other activities related to the Contest.
4. As part of the Miss Pin Up American Spirit 2024 competition, the winner of the adult category of the Miss Pin Up American Spirit 2024 contest will be awarded prizes by the Organisers and will become the symbol of American Spirit 2025.
5. "The winner of Miss Pin Up American Spirit 2024 agrees to a photo shoot with the winner of Miss Pin Up American Spirit 2024 and the Best Of The Best car immediately after the announcement of the Best American Spirit 2024 car.
6. During the Miss Pin Up Junior American Spirit 2024 competition, a winner will be selected in the category of children aged 0 to 16 years old, who will be awarded the title of "Miss Pin Up Junior American Spirit 2024" and will be presented with a prize from the organisers.
7. The jury will judge the Miss Pin Up American Spirit 2024 Contestants in the adult category. The main judging criteria are: hairstyles, clothing and overall style in keeping with the time and spirit of Pin Up. Additional points are awarded for fitting in with the era, style or other elements of the entrant's car.
8. During the Miss Pin Up Junior American Spirit 2024 competition, in the children's category from 0 to 16 years of age, the contestants will be judged by the audience by applause and ovation, thus showing their affection for the Contestant's conformity to the style, era and spirit of Pin Up.

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Last Updated: 14 July 2024

This year, our traditional Poker Run is taking a fun twist with the Beer Run! 🍻

"Beer Run is a mini Cannonball Run through the beautiful country of Lithuania, hunting for the most delicious beer from Dzūkija. We will start at Druskininkai airfield on July 25th. At 16:00, we will set off on a scenic journey to the restaurant "Dzūkų ainiai" in Alytus. There our mission is to find the best beer and bring it to American Spirit!

Stay tuned for updates and more information coming soon! Cheers! 🍺

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Last Updated: 13 July 2024

The aim is to find the friendliest and most active car club.

Clubs wishing to take part in the championship must be registered at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than 23 July.
In the application form, please indicate the name of the club, the person responsible for coordinating the club's participation in the championship, and the telephone number of the person responsible.
Please note that if at least 3 clubs do not register, the Championship will be cancelled.

Club requirements: the club must have its own name and emblem, at least four club representatives and the club president must be present. The club does not have to be legally registered, an informal association is possible.

The coordination of the club's participation in the rounds is between Aleksandras Palivonas and the person in charge of the club.

The best club will be determined by the sum of the points scored in all stages and the extra points.

The awards will take place during the official awards ceremony on 27 July at 19.30.

Stages and points.

Stage 1. 25 July, 20:30 Europe Royal Hotel.

Brain Battle - one participant from each club must take part. 100 points will be awarded to the club with the highest number of points. 50 points go to the second highest scoring club.
Bowling - one participant per club. Participants will play on one lane, one game. 100 points will be awarded to the club with the highest number of points. 50 points to the second result.

Round 2. 26th of Lepos at 14:00 by the stage

Presidential Run. At least 4 club members and the club president participate.
Race for the best time. Participants carry the president on a stretcher to a specified point. At the designated point, all runners take a selfie. The selfie must show all participants and one club car. Participants carry the President back to the start. The time is counted from the start to the last participant to cross the start-finish line.

The fastest club is awarded 100 points. 50 points to the second fastest club.

Penalty points:
- 10 points for each time the President touches the ground during the race.
- The result is void if there is no selfie or the selfie does not include all competitors and one club car.

Stage 3. 27 July 15:00 at the stage

Club presentation. Artistic presentation of the club at the stage. The maximum number of club members and a maximum of 3 cars must be present.
The club must be presented in as free a form as possible. This should tell us who you are and why you joined the club.
The judges will assess the flow of the performance on stage, the originality of the presentation and the originality of the answers to the three tricky questions posed by the presenter.

The most original club is chosen by the Best Of Show judges comitee
The winner at this stage is announced after all the clubs have presented themselves.

The most original club receives 100 points and the second most original club receives 50 points.

Additional points may be awarded:

100 points for the most decorated club car park.

100 points for participation in other attractions at the event:
50 points each for Burn Out, Beer Run, Me and My Car.
100 points for team participation in the big football game.

Participation is recorded on a special card given to the team representative. The cards must be handed to Alexander Palivon before the start of Round 3.

Penalty points - a team may be disqualified if it is found that the team members behave unfriendly towards the participants and the organisers.

The results will be considered final and non-appealable.

The championship is organised for the sole purpose of everyone having a great time together!

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Last Updated: 14 July 2024

Only women drive!

On Friday night at 21:30, women are invited to get behind the wheel of spectacular American cars and take to the streets of Druskininkai. We will ask all participants to accompany the women with the thunderous roar of their engines. Press the accelerator all the way down - this is the cry of the soul of American Spirit!

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Last Updated: 17 July 2024

A stationary "burnout" area! That's what we've been working towards for seventeen years! For seventeen years it was our dream!
This year, we will finally be able to fully appreciate our burnout capabilities.
"Burnout is open to everyone without pre-registration. However! Remember that you need to be fully aware of the consequences a burnout can have on your car. Participation in this performance is entirely voluntary and the driver is fully responsible for any unpleasant consequences. Be consciously responsible when participating in a burnout.

The site is open:
Thursday 15:00-16:00.
Friday 17:00-18:00
Saturday 14:00 - 15:00

We are especially pleased that the Burnout campaign is supported by Amerian Spirit's new partner Bideris.lt
Each day, the participant with the longest burnout time will receive a gift from Bideris.lt.
And on Saturday, we will give a prize for the longest burnout of all three days.

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Last Updated: 12 July 2024

Lift your eyes to the sky! Watch skilled pilots manoeuvre planes to create stunning, colourful smoke trails for an unforgettable experience, or maybe a parachute jump with the USA flag? Are you expecting surprises?
An exclusive experience - a plane ride, a helicopter ride, or even a plane and helicopter ride!
Have you ever seen your car from above? Have you ever seen more than half a hundred and fifty exclusive American cars in one place from the sky? Only during this American Spirit 2024 will you have the opportunity to fly and see for an extra fee.
During the flight, a professional instructor pilot will give you an overview of the helicopter or airplane and its intricacies. A memorable flight will take you away from everyday life for a short while and make you feel free from worries.
A great opportunity for those who want to get to know a helicopter or an aeroplane and see the beautiful car-decorated landscape of Druskininkai!
In case of bad weather conditions - strong winds, heavy rain - there will be no airplane show.

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Last Updated: 10 July 2024

BEST OF SHOW 2024 PROCEDURE

"Best Of Show is supported and sponsored by Signeda
"The Best of Show competition is open to all entrants who wish to have their car or motorcycle evaluated. Participation is without pre-registration.
To avoid any conflict of interest, cars from the event organisers may be judged, but not in a competitive manner. That is to say, they may not be declared the best. The official list of the organising team can be found here https://www.americanspirit.lt/index.php/en/about-us
The cars/motorcycles will be judged by a jury. The judging category is assigned by the jury members. The jury members visually assess the cars/motorcycles by scoring them according to pre-declared criteria. 
Each judge will look at different parts - e.g. one judge looks under the bonnet and another looks under the boot etc. 
The estimated number of judges is 3.
Estimated inspection time per participant - max 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 final and indisputable.
The winners will be announced at the Awards on 27.07.2024 at 19:30.
The winners will be awarded diplomas, unique commemorative statuettes and Signeda prizes.

BEST OF THE BEST ELECTION:

The judging committee selects the top 3 winners from all categories. From the 3 candidates submitted, the Best Of The Best is chosen by Donatas Žukauskas, the event director.

"The Best Of The Best will receive a special diploma, a unique commemorative statuette, a special Signeda prize - a certificate worth €500 and free entry to the 2025 American Spirit Car Festival. Their car will also be featured on the poster for next year's event.

BEST OF SHOW SCHEDULE

The jury works in a special area.
Thursday 25 July 2024 16:00 - 18:00;
Friday 26 July 2024 11:00 - 14:00
Saturday 27 July 2024 11:00 - 14:00

Participants will be judged in a live queue at a time of their own choosing. Participants will arrive at the judging site themselves.

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. Start time for the last participant's judging Saturday 27 July 2024 at 13:50.
In view of these provisions, please take advantage of the opportunity to be evaluated as early as possible, e.g. on Thursday or Friday.

2024 BEST OF SHOW CATEGORIES

"Best Classic Custom/Stock - cars built before 1953.
"Best Oldies Custom/Stock - cars built between 1954 and 1983.
"Best Young Custom/Stock - cars built between 1984 and 2013.
"Best Modern Custom/Stock - cars built between 2014 and 2024.
"Best Muscle - 2-door rear-wheel drive cars with V8 engines.
"Best Van - Mini, Full Size Van.
"Best Truck - Pick-up trucks
"Best 4x4 - SUVs, heavy off-road equipment, non-pickups 
"Best Special Interest - service vehicles that are uniquely distinguished from conventional vehicles and/or designed for a specific purpose, such as a police car, military vehicle or bus
"Best Cabrio - a body type with an 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 Mustang: - 60th Anniversary Ford Mustang category.

"Best Of The Best - selected from the winners of all categories.

JUDGING CRITERIA

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Last Updated: 22 July 2024

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Sąrašas atnaujintas - List is updated

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Last Updated: 01 June 2024

Registration form is here https://www.americanspirit.lt/index.php/en/registration