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Help Save Drifting in Atlanta
Drifted.com recently posted an article about a new noise ordinance in Atlanta that was passed on May 7 by Mayor Kasim Reed to amend section 74-137(A) of the code of ordinances. It states…
Sec. 74-137. – Specific prohibited acts.
Car drifting on private property within 1000 feet of a residentially zoned district. For purposes of this section, car drifting shall mean a driving technique or motorsport where the driver intentionally oversteers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels, while maintaining control from entry to exit of a corner. A car is drifting when the rear slip angle is greater than the front slip angle, to such an extent that the front wheels are pointing in the opposite direction to the turn (e.g. car is turning left; wheels are pointed right or vice versa).
The full ordinance proposal can be read by clicking here.
Drifted also spoke with Formula DRIFT’s President and Co-founder Jim Liaw about the matter and he made the following statement –
“I have seen this before with the emergence of sport compact drag racing. It is all based on misconceptions as drifting is being demonized and singled out. If you are to set rules & restrictions on drifting then help by offering an alternative. These organizations that hold drifting events do so in part out of passion for this Sport but also out of public good; taking drifting off the streets into a safe environment. One, I hope Atlanta can see past just the noise issue and come to a compromise. Two, I hope that other venues outside of Atlanta city lines embraces drifting and shows Atlanta what they are missing out on; citizen support and revenue.”
CLICK HERE to read the full article by Drifted.
CLICK HERE to sign the petition.
KEEP DRIFTING FUN Premiere/Release Party
The grassroots drifting documentary has been two years in the making and now it’s finally time to release it to the world! Join Keep Drifting Fun, Formula Drift and NOS Energy Drink for the premiere at the Midtown Art Cinema in Atlanta on Thursday May 10th. The first showing will start at 8pm with a second viewing at 9pm.
Landmark’s Midtown Art Cinema
931 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
CLICK HERE for more details.
[TEASER] Jeff Jones’ New Nissan S14
Here is the 1st SNEAK PEAK of Jeff Jones‘ new competition CX Racing Nissan S14 that will be debuted at Round 2: Road to the Championship.
Formula DRIFT Announces 2011 Pro Championship Schedule
Formula DRIFT Announces 2011 Pro Championship Schedule;
Palm Beach International Raceway Added to List of Venues
Long Beach, Calif. – January 20, 2011 – Formula DRIFT has announced the official 2011 Pro Championship Schedule of Events. Palm Beach International Raceway has been added to the list of venues and will host Round 3 on June 3-4, 2011.
“Formula DRIFT consistently pushes to grow the sport of drifting and entering our eighth year as a professional series we are proud of where we have been able to take the sport,” said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “We are fortunate to work with the top venues for motorsports in the nation and provide quality entertainment to fans across the country.”
The 2011 Formula DRIFT Season Schedule
Round 1 – Streets of Long Beach – Long Beach, CA – April 8-9
Round 2 – Road to the Championship – Road Atlanta – Atlanta, GA – May 6-7
Round 3 – Invasion – Palm Beach International Raceway – Palm Beach, FL – June 3-4
Round 4 – The Gauntlet – Wall Speedway – Wall, NJ – June 17-18
Round 5 – Throwdown – Evergreen Speedway – Monroe, WA – July 22-23
Round 6 – After Dark – Las Vegas Motor Speedway – Las Vegas, NV – August 26-27
Round 7 – Title Fight – Toyota Speedway at Irwindale – Irwindale, CA – October 7-8
For the first time in several seasons Formula DRIFT has added a new venue and will visit South Florida at Palm Beach International Raceway in West Palm Beach. The newly remodeled facility features multiple state of the art tracks. Formula DRIFT will utilize the road course to create a unique drifting course that is to Formula DRIFT standards.
“I have been to the track since the new face-lift and it is truly a remarkable facility,” stated Ryan Sage, vice president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “From the course expansions, tarmac condition, lighting and the fact that it is situated in South Florida. Palm Beach International Raceway will be a great addition to the Series.”
The Formula DRIFT season begins on April 8-9, 2011 with Round 1: Streets of Long Beach in Downtown Long Beach, CA. Tickets will be available for purchase online through the Formula DRIFT website. A new website will be launched in the coming weeks. For information on when tickets go on-sale visit: www.formuladrift.com
