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VegasDRIFT Round 1 “Breaking Out” – February 18, 2012
Click here to Register for Round 1
Round 1 Event Prizes
1st Place
* HPS Silicone Hoses is awarding $100.00 Gift Certificate
* RETAKS is awarding a $100.00 Gift Certificate
* Dstroyr $100.00 Gift Certificate
* Feal Suspension $100 “Service” Gift Certificate
* Baker Precision is awarding a $50.00 Gift Certificate
2nd Place
* HPS Silicone Hoses is awarding $60.00 Gift Certificate
* Baker Precision is awarding a $50.00 Gift Certificate
* RETAKS is awarding a $50.00 Gift Certificate
3rd Place
* Baker Precision is awarding a $50.00 Gift Certificate
* HPS Silicone Hoses is awarding $40.00 Gift Certificate
The Retaks Insane Entry Award
$50.00 cash to the driver with the most Insane Qualifying Entry Run
* VegasProAm Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
For more information visit www.vegasdrift.com
Formula Drift Co-Founder Jim Liaw Interviewed on Tech House & Speed
Formula Drift Co-Founder Jim Liaw recently spent some time talking to Bill Wood of Tech House & Speed. They cover the hot topic of Irwindale Speedway’s bankruptcy and cancellation of the racing season. Jim sheds a lot of light on how Formula Drift may or may not be affected by this with the information that is available thus far.
We’ll be sure to keep everyone informed on this topic as more information is released from the venue.
CLICK HERE to listen to the interview.
Blu808 X Thunderdrift Thunderhill full track! Feb 4th pre season testing complete
The Blu808 team headed up to Thunderhill raceway in Willows, CA for their annual Thunderdrift February event. Luke Lonberger was out in the Blu808, LG Motorsports, Hankook tire C6 Corvette. They have made significant changes to the car and are happy to report that they are ready for Long Beach and will have some exciting new sponsors on board for the season opener in April.
Tickets are now available for Round 1: Streets of Long Beach on April 6-7, including reserved seating, 2-day ticket packages, and VIP tickets. Tickets can be purchased through http://formulad.com/schedule/tickets/, Ticketmaster outlets, and the Long Beach Convention Center box office. Ticket prices start at $28 online with reserved tickets available for Saturdays competition day. 2-day packages are also available along with VIP ticket packages. Save on additional fees by purchasing your ticket at the Long Beach Convention Center box office directly.
Formula DRIFT Round 1: Streets of Long Beach Tickets On-Sale
Formula DRIFT Round 1: Streets of Long Beach Tickets On-Sale;
Ninth Season of Competition Begins on April 6-7, 2012
Long Beach, Calif. – February 15, 2012 – Formula DRIFT prepares to begin the ninth professional championship season. Round 1: Streets of Long Beach on April 6-7 tickets are now on-sale and can be purchased online via the Formula DRIFT website, www.formuladrift.com.
“We are especially excited to kick-off another season in Long Beach,” said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “This will be our fifth consecutive year utilizing the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course, which is the only street course in the Championship. With new drivers, new competition vehicles and non-stop drifting action we are expecting another sell-out crowd.”
Round 1: Streets of Long Beach will feature the championship defense for Daijiro Yoshihara, the debut of the Scion Racing FR-S driven by Ken Gushi, and the introduction of a new judge to the Series. New drivers and vehicles will make their debut at this season opener including 2011 Formula Drift Asia Champion Daigo Saito leading the international charge of drivers from 14 nations.
Tickets are now available for Round 1: Streets of Long Beach on April 6-7, including reserved seating, 2-day ticket packages, and VIP tickets. Tickets can be purchased through http://formulad.com/schedule/tickets/, Ticketmaster outlets, and the Long Beach Convention Center box office. Ticket prices start at $28 online with reserved tickets available for Saturday’s competition day. 2-day packages are also available along with VIP ticket packages. Save on additional fees by purchasing your ticket at the Long Beach Convention Center box office directly.
