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Formula DRIFT Long Beach Experience by Motormavens
Formula Drift‘s 2011 season opener on the Streets of Long Beach. I know everyone wants to see the photos, so without further delay, let’s begin! Through the lenses of the MotorMavens sharpshooters. Click here to see more coverage!
Vegas Pro-Am Round 1
When: Saturday April 23rd 2011
Where: Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring Lot
Drivers Register HERE!
VegasProAm follows a Formula Drift style event format to help drivers get the feel of what will be expected from them at the next level of competition.
Schedule
7:00am – Gates Open to Drivers and Teams
7:00am – 8:25am Tech Inspection
8:35am – 8:50am Drivers Meeting/Safety Briefing
8:50am – 9:00am Parade Lap
9:00am – 9:50am Practice Session 1
10:00am – 10:50am Practice Session 2
11:00am – 11:50pm Practice Session 3
12:00pm – 12:50pm Practice Session 4
1:00pm – 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm – 1:50pm Drivers Staging in number order
2:00pm – 3:15pm Qualifying
3:30pm – 3:35pm Qualifying Results Drivers Meeting
3:40pm – 4:00pm Top 8/16 Practice
4:00pm – 5:00 or 530pm Top 8/16 Tandem Competition
5:30pm – 6:00pm Award Ceremony
Round 1 Event Prizes:
* VegasProAm Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
1st Place
* Brian Crower is awarding a $300.00 Gift Certificate
* Godspeed is awarding a $300.00 Gift Certificate
* AIT Racing is awarding a $150.00 Gift Certificate
* RETAKS is awarding a $100.00 Gift Certificate
* Just Drift is awarding a Free Practice Session Voucher to 1st place
* Dstroyr T-Shirt or Product
2nd Place
* AIT Racing is awarding a $100.00 Gift Certificate
* RETAKS is awarding a $50.00 Gift Certificate
* Dstroyr T-Shirt
3rd Place
* Dstroyr T-Shirt
RETAKS will be awarding a Cash Prize for the most “Insane Entry”
All Access photo gallery – Round 1 – Long Beach, CA
For more photos CLICK HERE – For All Access web gallery
Round 1: Streets of Long Beach Results
Formula DRIFT Round 1: Streets of Long Beach Results;
Justin Pawlak Takes the Victory at the Season Opener
Long Beach, Calif. – April 10, 2011 – Justin Pawlak in the Falken Tire Ford Mustang earns the victory at the first event of the 2011 Formula DRIFT season. Matt Powers in the Need for Speed Nissan S14 takes second place with Daijiro Yoshihara in the Discount Tire / Falken Nissan S13 rounding out the podium in third place.
Round 1: Streets of Long Beach provided fans with action and excitement through the weekend. The debut of new vehicles and new drivers added to the anticipation for the new season. The Driftstream brought live coverage to fans watching at home.
“With any new season comes change, so seeing fresh faces to the podium is a part of that,” says Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “The level of driving skill continues to elevate. It is a sign that the 2011 season will be as competitive as ever. I would not be surprised to see more upsets and new faces to the podium.”
Justin Pawlak finds the top of the podium for the very first time in his career. Pawlak remained consistent through the rounds advancing to the Finals against Matt Powers. His consistency paid off and Pawlak was able to secure the victory. The consolation round pitted Daijiro Yoshihara in the Discount Tire / Falken Tire Nissan S13 against 2009 Formula DRIFT champion, Chris Forsberg in the NOS Energy Drink Nissan 370Z.
“I owe it all to the guys at ASD and Falken Tire for this victory. Without them this could not have been possible,” said Justin Pawlak, winner of Round 1: Streets of Long Beach. “This victory feels unreal. I have worked so hard for this and can’t believe I’m on top to start out the season.”
The 2011 Pro Championship season continues for Round 2: Road to the Championship at Road Atlanta on May 6-7. Tickets are available to purchase online now.
