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Aurimas Odi Bakchis Awarded Formula DRIFT Pro License at VegasProAm in Las Vegas, Nevada

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25 August 2010, for immediate release: Aurimas “Odi” Bakchis, 27, was awarded a Formula Drift professional driver’s license at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after being named champion of the 2010 Vegas Pro Am series on Saturday, 21 August 2010. The final Vegas Pro Am round took place on the same course utilized by the Formula Drift Pro Championship only minutes after the Pro Am finished. Bakchis was awarded the license on the Formula Drift podium after only one season of drifting competitively in amateur events.

A southern California local and seasoned rally driver, Bakchis placed first in two of the four 2010 Vegas Pro Am events and placed third on the 21 August 2010 event. Bakchis began drifting at Adam’s Motorsports Park in Riverside, California in February 2009 after purchasing a 1989 Nissan 240 SX and began competitively drifting after approximately eight months of practice. Bakchis also drove his “underpowered” Nissan to a second place finish at Round 2 of the Top Drift series at Willow Springs International Raceway and to an exciting win at the 2010 XDC Round 2 event in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Sponsors including 702 Graphics, Clutch Masters, Dstroyr, Godspeed Project, R Rated Motorsports, and Turboimport.com have represented Bakchis throughout the 2010 drift season. A promising driver, Bakchis intends to aggressively compete in the 2011 Formula Drift Pro Championship series.

Formula DRIFT Round 5: After Dark Results

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Formula DRIFT Round 5: After Dark Results;
Tyler McQuarrie Takes the Victory and Team Falken Tire Sweep the Podium

Long Beach, Calif. – August 22, 2010 – Formula DRIFT returned to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for Round 5: After Dark. Tyler McQuarrie piloting the Falken Tire Nissan 350Z found the top of the podium alongside his Falken Tire teammates for their 2nd ever sweep.

The Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosted the event to a sell out crowd under the stars and lights in the Nevada desert. Round 5: After Dark featured the Vegas Pro Am finals, Fatlace One of One Showcase car show, Monster truck demonstration, Drag Races, and was highlighted with the Formula DRIFT championship competition. The competition heats up with only two events remaining in the 2010 Championship season.

“This event in Las Vegas is challenging for everyone involved with Formula DRIFT including the staff, teams, and sponsors, but at the end of the day the event exceeded all expectations with a sell-out crowd, amazing competition, and a tightening chase for the Championship heading into Sonoma,” said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “The level of competition is at an all-time high and teams are setting the bar for the sport of drifting worldwide.”

The action filled weekend came down to a battle of the V8’s. Making the Top 4 for his first time, Tony Brakohiapa in the Cooper Tire / BSP Tuskegee Airmen Mustang went against point leader, Vaughn Gittin Jr. in the Monster Energy / Falken Tire Ford Mustang for third place. Gittin gained the victory and maintains the championship points lead. The final battle pitted Falken teammates Daijiro Yoshihara in the Discount Tire / Falken Tire Nissan S13 against Tyler McQuarrie in the Falken Tire Nissan 350Z. Mechanical problems forced Yoshihara to forfeit from the competition giving McQuarrie his first ever victory and moves him up the rankings into 9th place overall.

“The Falken Tire Nissan 350Z was unreal in every practice and through qualifying. It was one of those events where I could just feel it,” said Tyler McQuarrie, winner of Round 5: After Dark. “To get my first career victory here in Las Vegas feels incredible and for the Falken Tire team to get the second ever sweep in history is a milestone for the team.”

McQuarrie will carry the momentum of the victory to the next stop of the Formula DRIFT championship at his hometown track for Round 6: Point of Impact on September 10-11. This is the last event before the Finals in October and the drivers will be sure to put it all on the line for a chance at the title. Tickets are available on-line.

Formula DRIFT Professional Championship 2010 Point Standings – Top 16
1. Gittin, Vaughn Monster Energy / Falken Tire Ford Mustang 439 Points
2. Yoshihara, Daijiro Discount Tire / Falken Tire Nissan S13 417 Points
3. Foust, Tanner Rockstar Energy Scion TC 386 Points
4. Tuerck, Ryan Mobil 1 / Maxxis Tire / Gardella Racing Pontiac Solstice 361 Points
5. McNamara, Darren Falken Tire Saturn Sky 342 Points
6. Hubinette, Samuel SHR-Dodge / BF Goodrich Dodge Challenger 304 Points
7. Forsberg, Chris NOS Energy Drink / CFR Nissan 350Z 296 Points
8. Millen, Rhys RMR / Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe 291.75 Points
9. McQuarrie, Tyler Falken Tire Nissan 350Z 275.50 Points
10. Pawlak, Justin Ford Racing / Falken Tire Ford Mustang 267.50 Points
11. Takatori, Michihiro BF Goodrich / Exedy Nissan S13 239.50 Points
12. Ng, Charles Charles Ng Racing Mazda RX-7 228.50 Points
13. Grunewald, Conrad Hankook Tire Chevy Camaro 213 Points
14. Gushi, Ken Scion Racing / RS*R Scion TC 203.50 Points
15. Maeng, Joon Full Tilt Poker / Nitto Tire Mazda RX-8 190.25 Points
16. Petty, Ross Falken Tire / Garage Boso Nissan S15 186 Points

Round 5: After Dark Event Results
1. McQuarrie, Tyler Falken Tire Nissan 350Z 1st Place
2. Yoshihara, Daijiro Discount Tire / Falken Tire Nissan S13 2nd Place
3. Gittin, Vaughn Monster Energy / Falken Tire Ford Mustang 3rd Place

Tires.com Triple Crown – Event 2 of 3
1. Foust, Tanner Rockstar Energy Scion TC 169 Points
2. Tuerck, Ryan Mobil 1 / Maxxis Tire / Gardella Racing Pontiac Solstice 167 Points
3. Yoshihara, Daijiro Discount Tire / Falken Tire Nissan S13 162 Points

Formula DRIFT Announces Content Partnership with Streetfire.net

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Long Beach, Calif. – August 17, 2010 – Formula DRIFT has announced a partnership with Streetfire.net. Streetfire will host all of the drifting sanctioning body’s archived television programs and provide an interface for viewing the content on the Formula DRIFT website via the All Access section.

“Streetfire.net will bring Formula DRIFT content to millions of users globally and extends the reach of the Series outside the drifting community and into the mainstream automotive world,” said Ryan Sage, vice-president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “We are also excited to bring all of this content directly to the Formula DRIFT fans via the website’s All Access section.”

The partnership will feature past archived footage of Formula DRIFT programs along with exclusive content from around the globe. This includes international coverage where Formula DRIFT has had a presence. Streetfire.net has also designed an interface for viewing all of the content through the Formula DRIFT All Access page of the website www.formuladrift.com.

“We are happy to be working with Formula DRIFT to distribute their exciting drift series to the millions of StreetFire users around the world while also powering the video experience on the Formula DRIFT website,” said Glenn Rogers, CEO of CarDomain Network. “StreetFire is part of the CarDomain Network, the largest auto enthusiast network in the world reaching over 5 million car fanatics every month. Formula DRIFT is the premier organizer of Drift events in the US and we are very pleased to be in partnership with them.”

Formula DRIFT continues the 2010 season with Round 5: After Dark on August 20-21, 2010 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. For more information, visit www.formuladrift.com.

Formula D Enters Las Vegas Next Week with Vegas Pro-Am

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Formula DRIFT Returns to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for Round 5: After Dark next weekend, August 20-21. Vegas Drift will be holding their Pro-Am competition during the weekend. The event also features the Fatlace One of One Showcase car show, open pits, a huge vendor village, and exciting drifting on one of the fastest courses on the circuit. Tickets are still available online.

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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