Formula DRIFT to Hold a Drift Demo at the Circuit of The Americas on September 21 -22 in Conjunction With American Le Mans Series and the World Endurance Championships

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Long Beach, Calif. – September 13, 2013 – Formula DRIFT has been invited to hold a drift demonstration at the Circuit of The Americas in conjunction with American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón (ALMS) and the World Endurance Championships (WEC) on September 21 – 22, 2013.

For the first time drifting will take place at the Circuit of The Americas track in Texas. Formula DRIFT professional drivers will be the first to drift at this new facility, one of the world’s premier racetracks. Tyler McQuarrie, Conrad Grunewald and Michael Essa are all crossover drivers with road racing background, while Justin Pawlak is part of Team Falken Tire that will also be fielding a team in ALMS’s GT Class over the weekend. The drift demonstration will take place during the race weekend for the ALMS and WEC Series.

“We are proud to showcase drifting to the ALMS and WEC fans at Circuit of The Americas and be part of a motorsport filled weekend,” stated Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “It is going to be a fantastic sight seeing the guys drift through turns 12-15 and around the iconic observation tower.”

The Formula DRIFT demonstration will take place on Saturday, September 21, from 2:15 PM – 2:35 PM and again on Sunday, September 22, from 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM.

Round 6: Showdown – Event Information & Layout

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Friday, September 13, 2013 – Practice / Qualifying
11:00am – 7:00pm – WILL CALL: Open for Vendor/Sponsor/Team – Will Call
11:00am – 1:00pm – LOAD-IN / SETUP Vehicles OK to drive in and drop-off – Venue
11:00am – 10:00pm – Venue Open: Credential Holders ONLY – Main Paddock
11:00am – 11:30am – ProAm: MANDATORY Drivers Meeting – FD HQ
11:30am – 12:00pm – ProAm: Open Practice – Track
12:30am – 2:00pm – ProAm: Qualifying – Track
2:00pm – 10:00pm – GATES OPEN: PUBLIC – VENUE
1:00pm – 1:30pm – FD: MANDATORY Drivers Meeting – FD HQ
1:30pm – 2:00pm – MEDIA: Mandatory Meeting for ALL ‘Hot Area’ Access Credential Holders – FD HQ
2:00pm – 3:00pm – FD: Open Practice – Group 1 – Track
3:00pm – 3:30pm – ProAm: MANDATORY Drivers Meeting; Qualifying Results – FD HQ
3:15pm – 4:15pm – FD: Open Practice – Group 2 – Track
4:00pm                   – DRIFTSTREAM: Live Broadcast (www.formulad.com/live)
4:30pm – 7:30pm – FD: Qualifying – All Drivers, Knock Out Format – Track
7:45pm – 8:45pm – FD: Autograph Signing – TBA
9:00pm – 9:30pm – FD: Mandatory – All Drivers Meeting; Qualifying Results – FD HQ
9:30pm – 10:30pm – FD: Open Practice – Top 32 – Track
10:30pm – 8:00am – Clear Grid (Noise Ordinance) – Venue/Track

Saturday, September 14, 2013 – Main Event
11:00am – 7:00pm – WILL CALL
11:00am – 1:00pm – LOAD-IN / SETUP Vehicles NOT OK to drive in & drop-off unless pre-arranged w/ FD Official – Venue
11:00am – 10:00pm – Venue Open: Credential Holders ONLY – Main Paddock
12:00pm – 12:45pm – ProAm: Practice – Track
1:00pm – 1:30pm – FD: MANDATORY Drivers Meeting – FD HQ
1:30pm – 2:00pm – MEDIA: Mandatory Meeting for ALL ‘Hot Area’ Access Credential Holders – FD HQ
2:00pm – 11:00pm – GATES OPEN: PUBLIC – VENUE
2:00pm – 3:30pm – ProAm: Top 16 Competition – Track
4:00pm – 5:00pm – FD: Open Practice – Top 32 – Track
5:00pm                   – DRIFTSTREAM: Live Broadcast (www.formulad.com/live)
5:00pm – 7:00pm – FD: MAIN COMPETITION – Round of 32 – Track
7:00pm – 8:30pm – “Half Time Break” – Main Paddock
8:30pm – 8:45pm – National Anthem / Opening Ceremonies – Track
9:00pm – 11:00pm – FD: MAIN COMPETITION – Round of 16 to Finals – Track
11:00pm – 11:30pm – FD: Trophy Ceremony & Closing – Main Paddock

**All schedules are subject to change without notice. Any questions on possible changes can be address with any FD representative on-site.