Formula DRIFT Returns to Panama City this Weekend

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Formula DRIFT will return for the third consecutive time to Panama City for the annual demo that is part of Xtreme Wheels & Drift.  The event will be held at the Figali Convention Center on February 12.

Panama has a growing car culture of enthusiasts and a large fan base for drifting, who first saw professional action 3 years ago.  The drift demo held by professional Formula DRIFT drivers is held to help continue the promotion of the sport within the region with the goal to hold a professional event at a racetrack.  Panama is a major focal point for commerce around the globe with over 14,000 ships, carrying over 300 million tons of cargo through the canal each year.

Formula DRIFT drivers that will be participating include Joon Maeng, Cyrus Martinez, John Russakoff, Charles Ng, Matt Field, and Patrick Mordaunt.

Formula DRIFT Cars loaded up for Abu Dhabi

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Formula DRIFT Drivers: Chris Forsberg (350z), Daijiro Yoshihara (350z), Tanner Foust (Scion tC), Michael Essa (BMW 350R), Mike Whiddett (Mazda RX-8), and Tony Brakohiapa (Ford Mustang) brought there cars, tires, and equipment down to Long Beach as we prepare to load the cars for the long journey to Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, which will be held at the end of February.

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Cars all loaded up and won’t be seen until they arrive in Abu Dhabi.

Formula D Enters Las Vegas Next Week with Vegas Pro-Am

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Formula DRIFT Returns to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for Round 5: After Dark next weekend, August 20-21. Vegas Drift will be holding their Pro-Am competition during the weekend. The event also features the Fatlace One of One Showcase car show, open pits, a huge vendor village, and exciting drifting on one of the fastest courses on the circuit. Tickets are still available online.

Skate Park Jam and Car Show in Long Beach this Saturday

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Visit the Michael K. Green Skate Park in Long Beach this Saturday. Formula D cars on display and giveaways.

The event is supported by the Long Beach Fire Fighters Association, Long Beach Parks and Recreation, Long Beach Police Department, Tony Hawk Foundation, Etnies, Long Beach Rescue Mission, and Formula D. This event encourages kids to stay in school and out of gangs, while the skate park offers an alternative positive activity for the neighborhood.

Location: Mike K. Green Skate Park in Long Beach on 14th Street at Pacific Avenue.
Date: Saturday, July 24, 2010
Time: Noon to 4 PM
What: Check out Formula D cars, meet the drivers including Ken Gushi in the Scion Racing / DTA (Rogue Status) Scion TC, giveaways, meet pro and upcoming BMX riders and skaters and more.

Link to LBPost.com Article