As we recently released word of the newly-formed SR by Toyota team, led by both Fredric Aasbo and Ken Gushi, we now welcome Ryan Tuerck to the team! We’re very excited to announce that all three drivers will be waving the SR by Toyota banner proudly in 2016 as they get set for the Formula DRIFT series, which kicks off in Long Beach next month. Let’s take a closer look at our three drivers. Continue reading Introducing the 2016 SR by Toyota team
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Michael Essa 2016 Formula DRIFT Livery
Formula DRIFT Extends Partnership With Road Atlanta into 2018
![]() For Immediate Release March 1, 2016 Formula DRIFT Extends Partnership With Road Atlanta into 2018 Long Beach, Calif. – March 1, 2016 – Formula DRIFT presented by BlackVue has renewed their partnership with Road Atlanta for three years extending into 2018. The inaugural Formula DRIFT event was held at Road Atlanta in 2004 and will now be one of the longest relationships for the Series. “Road Atlanta will always be a historic and sentimental venue for the Series,” said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “Since the beginning Road Atlanta has believed in this then unknown sport of drifting and here we are thirteen years later. The venue dedicated resources to build the now famous Turn 10 “horseshoe” that fans and drivers have come to love for exciting door-to-door action.” Formula DRIFT held the first event in Road Atlanta back in 2004 and 2016 will mark the 13th consecutive season for the Series and the venue. The event has become a staple for the sport of drifting with a dynamic course layout and competitive driving, the fan base in the South East have grown to be one of the largest in the nation. “In 2004, the first-ever Formula DRIFT event was held at Road Atlanta,” said Geoff Lee, president and general manager of the legendary racetrack in North Georgia. “Since then, Drift Atlanta has grown into one of the hottest motorsports destinations in the world. We’re thrilled to continue our relationship with Formula DRIFT and announce that the series will be returning to Road Atlanta, where it all began, for at least three more years. This means that for the foreseeable future, Formula D fans can expect to see the same big names and wheel-to-wheel drifting action at Road Atlanta that they’ve come to love.” Formula DRIFT returns to Road Atlanta in Braselton, GA on May 6-7, 2016 for Round 2, Road to the Championship at Drift Atlanta. Tickets are available now on www.formulad.com starting at $34.90 online for a one-day Friday ticket. The 2016 Formula DRIFT Championship begins on April 9-10 in Long Beach, CA. Tickets can be purchased throughwww.formulad.com, Ticketmaster outlets, and the Long Beach Convention Center box office. |
Meet Brody Goble & his Drift Car at the Vancouver Auto Show
Meet Formula Drift’s Brody Goble & his Drift Car & Experience a Virtual Reality Experience leaving you feeling sideways – You will feel like you are on the track with him! Get ready for smoke and some side ways action. Catch all of this only at the Drive Marketing Group Booth! Continue reading Meet Brody Goble & his Drift Car at the Vancouver Auto Show
Team RTS Alex Heilbrunn 2016 Formula DRIFT Livery Release
Team RTS / Nitto Tires / Whipple Super Charged / Chevy Powered / BMW
Alex Heilbrunn and Race Tech Servies (RTSinc) / Rick Lamber to take over the ENTIRE operations of the 2016-2017 PRO1 FD racing team.
RTS has its original crew members back in place that is has had the past 6 yrs, Rick Lamber team engineer/crew chief, Chris Tusow /Car Chief, Greg Landes/ Lead Mechanic & Engine builder.
Alex Heilbrunn PRO 1 Driver
2015 FD Pro2 Champion
*2015 Pro2 Champion* 3 out of 4 races to podium = (2) 1st place / (1) 2nd place * 3 out of 4 races to achieve Pole Position points
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