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Formula DRIFT Round 1: Streets of Long Beach Results
Formula DRIFT Round 1: Streets of Long Beach Results;
Chris Forsberg Takes the Opening Round Victory of 2014 Pro Championship
Long Beach, Calif. – April 6, 2014 – Formula DRIFT presented by GoPro kicked-off the first event of the 2014 season with Round 1: Streets of Long Beach to a sold out crowd. Chris Forsberg in the Hankook Tire Nissan 370 Z takes the victory and the lead in the chase for the championship.
Round 1: Streets of Long Beach started off the eleventh season of Formula DRIFT to a sell out crowd. Over 20,000 fans gathered to experience the drifting action and excitement on the famous Streets of Long Beach Grand Prix course. The Dailymotion Livestream partnership saw over 230,000 unique viewers watch the Driftstream over the event weekend with over 1 million views in a 24 hour period.
“It is truly a fantastic feeling to see not only the live event attendance grow steadily year after year, but also the global Driftstream audience,” says Jim Liaw, President of Formula DRIFT. “We pride ourselves in being able to provide entertainment to such a young, engaged and tech-savvy audience.”
Consistent driving helped propel Chris Forsberg to the top of the podium to earn the season’s first victory and championship points lead. Forsberg faced Norway’s Kenny Moen in the Bridges Racing Nissan 240SX in the final battle and after a close decision the judges awarded Forsberg the win. The top qualifier and 2013 defending champion, Michael Essa in the Essa Autosport / Yokohama Tire BMW M3 rounded out the podium with third place.
“It feels amazing to be on top of the podium, especially here at the first round of the eleventh season of Formula DRIFT,” said Chris Forsberg, winner of Round 1: Streets of Long Beach. “We will try to keep the momentum with our new changes and take the championship home.”
Formula DRIFT Professional Championship Presented by GoPro 2014 Standings After One Round
1. Forsberg, Chris Hankook Tire Nissan 370Z 104.50 Points
2. Moen, Kenneth Bridges Racing Nissan 240SX 84.50 Points
3. Essa, Michael Essa Autosport / Yokohama BMW M3 74.00 Points
4. Pawlak, Justin Falken Tire Ford Mustang 68.50 Points
5. Aasbo, Fredric Hankook Tire Scion Racing tC 52.50 Points
6. Wang, Forrest Get Nuts Lab / Hankook Tire / STR Racing Nissan S14 51.00 Points
7. Bakchis, Aurimas Feal Suspension / Nitto Tire Nissan 240SX 51.00 Points
8. McNamara, Darren Falken Tire Nissan S14 51.00 Points
9. Gittin Jr., Vaughn Monster Energy / Nitto Tire Ford Mustang RTR 39.50 Points
10. McQuarrie, Tyler GoPro Mobil 1Chevrolet Camaro 38.00 Points
11. Goodin, Pat Enjuku Racing Nissan 240SX 35.00 Points
12. Tuerck, Ryan Retaks Maxxis Tires Air Force PSI Scion FR-S 35.00 Points
12. Grunewald, Conrad Megan Racing / Top 1 Oil / BRE Chevrolet Camaro 35.00 Points
13. Mohan, Kyle GT Radial Energy-X Mazdatrix RX-8 35.00 Points
15. Baribeau, Mats Gold in the Net Toyota Mark II 33.50 Points
16. Mertzanis, Dennis Hyundai Genesis Legato AR1 33.50 Points
Round 1: Streets of Long Beach Event Results
1. Forsberg, Chris Hankook Tire Nissan 370Z Winner
2. Moen, Kenneth Bridges Racing Nissan 240SX 2nd Place
3. Essa, Michael Essa Autosport / Yokohama BMW M3 3rd Place
Manufacturers Championship Standings After One Round
1. Nissan 122.00 Points
2. Ford 108.00
3. BMW 94.50 Points
4. Scion 87.50 Points
5. Chevrolet 73.00 Points
Tire Championship Standings After One Round
1. Hankook 157.00 Points
2. Falken 119.50 Points
3. Achilles 102.00 Points
4. Nitto 90.50 Points
5. Yokohama 74.00 Points
For full Standings visit: Formula DRIFT Standings
Round 1: Streets of Long Beach – Results
Round 1: Streets of Long Beach – Qualifying Results
Debut of the REVD Award within the Formula DRIFT Championship
Debut of the REVD Award within the Formula Drift Championship
REV’D PROVISION Co., the maker of maca superfood nutrition bars that feed the world’s most exciting athletes, acknowledges all things action sports from skateboarding and surfing to snowboarding and everything in between, announces the REV’D Award in collaboration with Formula DRIFT, the premiere International sanctioning body for drifting.
What is the REV’D Award? (#REVDAWARD) The REV’D Award will be granted to the most deserving driver of the 2014 Formula DRIFT United States Championship. The winner will be chosen through the combination of the following three votes, weighted equally.
- The Fans: FD fans love their favorite drivers and the fans will have one-third of the vote via social media, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Add @REVD on the social network sites and tag #REVDAWARD and your favorite driver’s name to vote throughout the season.
- The DRIVERS: The field of drivers competing in Formula Drift will also represent one-third of the vote by casting their ballots just ahead of the final round of the FD Championship in Irwindale, CA. The drivers’ votes will show us the peer they respect the most throughout the 2014 Championship.
- Jarod DeAnda: REV’D Provision Company has chosen Jarod DeAnda, The Voice of Formula DRIFT, to cast a vote representing the final third of the decision. Jarod sees the blood, sweat and beers behind all the smoke and has a unique vantage point to evaluate the field and help determine who is most deserving of the REVD Award.
What are the criteria for the #REVDAWARD? You should vote for the driver that chops down the competition, it’s not necessarily about winning but about driving with impact, style, attitude and being #REVD throughout the season. Ultimately, the votes will grant the REVD Award to the driver and car that that has it all, from the admiration of the fans, to the respect of the other drivers and of course skills behind the wheel that make them stand out from the crowd!
The #REVDAWARD will come with not just a title but also a $2,000 cash prize and a very unique, one-of-a-kind trophy. The REVD Award trophy is a custom, handmade “Cruiser” model axe, provided by Base Camp X. Yep, a serious, functional tool used to cut down whatever you see fit and representing the most REVD tire slayer of the FD series. The title, the Base Camp X trophy axe plus the cash bounty of $2,000 will be the winner’s spoils. Presented at the Final Fight Round 7 at Irwindale, CA.
“The REV’D Award is solid! It’s an award that acknowledges the hard working, hard driving, heavy swinging drivers that might not podium every event but RUN HARD! Stoked that a brand new company such as REV’D PROVISION Co is acknowledging this angle and attitude with a title, some cash and a sick Base Camp X AXE! I mean c’mon an AXE?!?” says REV’D Ambassador Jarod DeAnda
So fans and drivers pay close attention beginning with the opening days of Formula Drift in Long Beach. We are counting on all of you to help determine who will be the winner of the 1st ever #REVDAWARD of the FD Championship.
Watch every round of Formula DRIFT, Follow @REVD, Tag #REVDAWARD, the most deserving driver and finally FD drivers, you better get REV’D if you want to earn this inaugural prize!
It all begins April 4-5th for the 1st round of 7 of the 2014 Formula DRIFT Championship. For more info on the FD series click www.FormulaD.com
Discover REV’D nutrition bars with organic Peruvian maca and killer taste at www.RevdLife.com At REV’D, we’re Feeding the World’s Most Extraordinary Athletes.
Learn more about the custom Base Camp X Trophy Axe and more beautifully handcrafted goods at www.BaseCampX.com “This is not your Grandfathers axe. It’s your Grandson’s…”
