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  • US Drift update *READ THIS*

    For those of you who have registered for the Fontana event there will still be an event that weekend, you will get an update on 2/16 via email.

    Please direct all questions to the contact at the bottom of this release.

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    U.S. DRIFT RESETS ’04 SCHEDULE

    RICHMOND, VA – Slated to hold nine pro events starting March 7th at California Speedway in Fontana, California, U.S. DRIFT, the first coast-to-coast drift series, has refined its plans.

    “U.S. DRIFT, as a whole, is very participant-driven. The National series was designed to give exposure of our drift drivers to spectators and sponsors by taking advantage of the current spotlight that is on drifting in the United States”, said U.S. DRIFT Director Chris Cobetto. “The spotlight burns bright but it shines on what is still a fledgling motor sport in the U.S. At this moment in time sponsors are still unsure of drifting’s longevity and the number of skilled drivers remains limited. Our objectives have always been to develop drifters and to have fun. Accomplishing this meant creating a nationwide network of local U.S. DRIFT regions and allying with High Performance Driver training programs like the National Auto Sport Association and Bondurant.” U.S. Drift regions will run local events where drivers can learn how to drift and get seat time in a safe, controlled environment. With regions in Northern California, Virginia, Ohio, and Texas, more are being established in Florida, Indiana and Illinois.

    “But”, Mr. Cobetto stated, “the fact that competition makes the world go around is not lost on us.” U.S. DRIFT will host National events; large contests where U.S. drivers can compete for large winner take all purses. With a new California date to be announced, an event in conjunction with the Hyper Fest outside Washington, D.C. on July 10th at Summit Point Raceway, and a championship round in Las Vegas after the SEMA Show, U.S. DRIFT remains dedicated to it’s tagline of being the organization for drivers from Average Joe to Pro. “Drifting in the U.S. has more promoters than there are U.S. drifters”, Said Mr. Cobetto. “Our new structure allows us to hold as many as 75 events in ‘04, while helping to establish drifting as a legitimate motor sport in the U.S. We are very excited about this evolution.”

    For more information on U.S. DRIFT events, or to set up a local region, please contact:

    Chris Cobetto, Director
    U.S. DRIFT/EVO Productions
    4225 Vauxhall Road
    Richmond, VA 23234
    (804) 275-3332 Phone; (703) 940-7193 Fax
    www.usdrift.com

  • #2
    Bring the event to Hawaii! We always get left out, while the Leagues consider their best 10 as the best in the USA. But the honest truth is that they never battled anyone in Hawaii. So their actually the best drifters in 49 states until they can prove otherwise. It would be untruthfull to claim best 10 in the USA without involving everyone.

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    • #3
      What are you talking about, you guys had drift events for a few years now if I'm not mistaken. What about the Northwest. We have been getting the shaft for a while now, I might just have to go and set up my own damn drift event. And I'll call it that too, The Damn Drift Event. So everyone watch out for TDDE in the NW soon. Damn Hawaiians trying to take another drift event....j/p man.

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      • #4
        Hahaha nah I didnt mean it like that. I was trying to say that these National leagues cant claim best in the USA if they leave Hawaii out. They can say best in the Continental US, which would exclude Hawaii and Alaska, and that would be the truth. But from what I've been reading in magazines and such, alot of false claims are being made. I would just like it to be fair to the rest of us in the USA and have these events include Hawaii and Alaska if they want to say this kind of stuff. I can also understand that the travel costs are high (the main reason Hawaii isn't coming to the Continental US yet), and even with sponsors it might not happen. Totally understandable, and not a problem, but that dosnt mean we dont count when compared to the rest of the USA. Of all the National events so far, I'd have to say the Drift Showoff is the best as far as covering the entire USA. From East Coast to Hawaii, they are including everyone. I'd like to see the other National events do the same if they want to claim best in the USA. But as far as local events here in Hawaii, I agree that we are somewhat spoiled compared to other parts in the US. We do have alot of local events. But also remember that Hawaii is composed of 7 islands, so we have our own issues determining who is the best in Hawaii. I think so far we've only had drivers from Oahu and Maui competing. I'm sure there are people on other islands interested in the sport.

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        • #5
          I'm stoked!!

          I could care less, this is what I've been waiting for.

          WHo found this and where, I'mma call this guy on Mon.

          WOOT!!

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          • #6
            is it me or do you have to be an a$$ on every post. If you have nothing good to offer dont waist your time and ours.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by CrazyHawaiian
              ...10 as the best in the USA. But the honest truth is that they never battled anyone in Hawaii. So their actually the best drifters in 49 states until they can prove otherwise. It would be untruthfull to claim best 10 in the USA without involving everyone.
              Where's it say 10? or best in the USA? And it says "coast to coast". If yall want to participate, youre going to have to travel like anyone else (except you cant drive like us )

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              • #8
                I'm not talking about this event in particular. I'm just commenting on stuff I've read in published magazines over the past year. I'm just making it known how some of here in Hawaii feel in hopes that future Event Officials dont feed the media the wrong information.

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                • #9
                  I understand, I dont think you have to worry about Mike though. He's a smart guy.

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                  • #10
                    Thanks!

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