In 1995, the event adopted a two-day format, and in 1996 the name was changed to The Falls Music & Arts Festival for the first time.

The conference expanded to a two-day format for the first time, running from early Friday morning until late Saturday afternoon.

The race was run under Champ Car rules, which included the standing start, option tire, two-day qualifying format, ran on time (1 hour, 45 minutes) rather than a set number of laps.

The 2007 Showdown was held October 19-20, again at Irwindale Speedway, with a new two-day format.

The United States Open's defending champion, Rafter handled the two-day format better than Agassi did.

A fresh initiative for the 2006 edition was a new two-day format for Division One.

The 2009 Challenge, which will take on a two-day format this year, will open on Wednesday, Dec. 2.

Before 2001, NASCAR used a two-day qualifying format in its national series.

Besides the two-day format, this second installment brought many new features, including a printed program, an additional band, and a new name: The Mid-West Band Clinic.

Despite the additional support and exposure, the two-day format would prove to be too much for organizers and competitors.