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Newegg Signs on an Official Livestream Sponsor of the Formula DRIFT Championship

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Long Beach, Calif. – July 15, 2013 – Formula DRIFT has announced online retailer Newegg as an official sponsor of its Livestream broadcast. Newegg branding and clickable links to Newegg’s selection of automotive products will be featured on Formula DRIFT’s website, Livestream and newsletter. Newegg will also provide digital content to be seen through the Formula DRIFT channels along with special promotions.

Upcoming Livestream events take place at the Evergreen Speedway on July 19-20, Texas Motor Speedway on September 13-14 and Irwindale Speedway on October 11-12. Formula DRIFT’s Livestreams can be viewed at www.formuladrift.com/live.

“Formula DRIFT fans and Newegg customers have a lot in common which is why we thought this sponsorship was a great fit for both of us,” said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “We are happy to have Newegg on board for the rest of the season.”

In addition to featuring a comprehensive selection of computers and consumer electronics, Newegg also carries a wide selection of the latest and greatest automotive products for the Formula DRIFT fan. Through the company’s Newegg Marketplace program, professional sellers are able to market their automotive products in a range of categories such as car electronics, performance parts and accessories, replacement parts and exterior/interior accessories to Newegg’s 22 million registered users.

“We’re proud to sponsor Formula DRIFT’s Livestream broadcast and look forward to working together,” said Sophia Tsao, head of Newegg Marketplace. “We hope Formula DRIFT fans will take advantage of Newegg’s great prices and deals on automotive products.”

For more information about Formula DRIFT, visit www.formuladrift.com. To shop Newegg’s selection of automotive products, visit www.newegg.com/auto/promotionstore/ID-19.

Round 4: The Gauntlet at Wall Speedway Results

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Daigo Saito Takes the Victory

Long Beach, Calif. – June 22, 2013 – Formula DRIFT presented by GoPro returned to Wall Speedway in New Jersey for Round 4: The Gauntlet. Daigo Saito the driver of the Achilles / Bridges Racing Lexus SC430 increases his Championship point lead with his second victory of the season.

For the second year in a row, Round 4: The Gauntlet showcased action in front of a sold out crowd in New Jersey. This event marks the half-way mark for the season with the championship in the sights of a few of the top drivers.

“We are happy to return to New Jersey for the ninth time,” stated Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “After Hurricane Sandy devastated the area last year, we are proud to be able to contribute and bring some economic stimulus to the region with our Series. On top of that we were treated to world class action in front of a capacity crowd.”

The new course configuration at Wall Speedway proved to be challenging and exciting for the drivers. A few of the top teams were taken out early in the competition opening the door for others to move ahead in the event. In the consolation round with Chris Forsberg in the NOS Energy Drink / Hankook Nissan 370Z against Darren McNamara in the Falken Tire Nissan 240SX the action heated up when McNamara had a mistake that gave Forsberg the third place finish. The final battle pitted the number one qualifier Justin Pawlak in the Falken Ford Mustang against champion Daigo Saito. Pawlak on his chase run went a little too hard and spun out giving the victory and increasing the Championship point lead to Daigo Saito.

“I’m very happy to have this win and remain in 1st place,” said Daigo Saito, winner of Round 4: The Gauntlet. “It feels like I won a championship tonight going against some of the top competition in the Series with Vaughn, Fredric, Darren and Justin and I look forward to the next event.”

Formula DRIFT continues to Round 5: Throwdown at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, WA on July 19-20, 2013.