Formula DRIFT Teams Up with AutoCon To Produce Car Shows for Long Beach and Irwindale Rounds

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Formula DRIFT Teams Up with AutoCon To Produce Car Shows for Long Beach and Irwindale Rounds

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Long Beach, Calif. – February 17, 2017– The Black Magic Formula DRIFT Pro Championship presented by BlackVue has teamed up with AutoCon to produce car shows at the two Southern California events this season. The AutoCon car show will kick off the season at Round 1: Streets of Long Beach on March 31 – April 1 and conclude the year at Round 8: Title Fight at Irwindale Speedway on October 13 – 14.

“The car show element of our events is always a great addition for the fans,” said Ryan Sage, vice-president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “By working with AutoCon some of the best vehicles in the region will be put on display during the Long Beach and Irwindale events.”

The first AutoCon car show will be held on April 1 at the Streets of Long Beach event as part of the Formula DRIFT season opener. Fans will have the opportunity to view hundreds of unique custom vehicles on display, enjoy the live entertainment, and much more. For show car participants, vehicle registration is now open on the AutoCon website.

“We have always been fans of Formula D since its inception,” said Justin Fong, President and co-founder of AutoCon. “It is definitely a unique combination of the best of both worlds – drift and show. We are confident that this partnership will create an amazing experience for both our fans and audiences respectively.”

Additional car show information can be found at: http://www.autoconevents.com/autocon-long-beach-2017 and for vehicle registration visit: http://www.autoconevents.com/registration.

Formula DRIFT announces the addition of the Slammed Society Showcase by Fatlace for the 2011

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Formula DRIFT Announces the Slammed Society Showcase by Fatlace;
Car Show to Debut at Round 1: Streets of Long Beach on April 9

Long Beach, Calif. – March 31, 2011 – Formula DRIFT announces the addition of the Slammed Society Showcase by Fatlace for the 2011 Pro Championship season. The car show will make its debut at Round 1: Streets of Long Beach on April 9, 2011.

The Slammed Society Showcase will display the top cars from each area on the nationwide tour. The car show will feature the owners and their vehicles connecting the passion of automotive tuning and motorsports. Entrants will be awarded by Meguiar’s Car Care with a goodie bag from the presenting sponsor along with the event winners receiving a feature on www.fatlace.com. Fatlace is an online lifestyle magazine that focuses on the style and function of tuned vehicles, industry insight, music and lifestyle.

“2010 introduced the country to Fatlace and the One of One Showcase, for 2011 the Slammed Society Showcase is gearing up to present the top cars in the nation to the Formula DRIFT fan,” said Felix Marcelino, Director of Operations, Fatlace, LLC. “We want to show what the future of car shows are all about and award the true automotive enthusiast.”

Online registrations are now open for all car show participants on www.fatlace.com/society/showcase

Skate Park Jam and Car Show in Long Beach this Saturday

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Visit the Michael K. Green Skate Park in Long Beach this Saturday. Formula D cars on display and giveaways.

The event is supported by the Long Beach Fire Fighters Association, Long Beach Parks and Recreation, Long Beach Police Department, Tony Hawk Foundation, Etnies, Long Beach Rescue Mission, and Formula D. This event encourages kids to stay in school and out of gangs, while the skate park offers an alternative positive activity for the neighborhood.

Location: Mike K. Green Skate Park in Long Beach on 14th Street at Pacific Avenue.
Date: Saturday, July 24, 2010
Time: Noon to 4 PM
What: Check out Formula D cars, meet the drivers including Ken Gushi in the Scion Racing / DTA (Rogue Status) Scion TC, giveaways, meet pro and upcoming BMX riders and skaters and more.

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