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Formula DRIFT Prepares for Sixth Professional Championship Season;
Round 1: Streets of Long Beach Tickets On-Sale Thursday, February 26
FORMULA D LONG BEACH (April 10-11 2009)
Formula DRIFT prepares to begin the sixth professional championship season. Reserved tickets will be available online starting Thursday, February 26 for Round 1: Streets of Long Beach on April 10 and 11. The season opener will feature the world debut of new drift cars, new and returning drivers, and lots more.
“Formula DRIFT is excited to enter its sixth season of competition and we have a lot of new things in store for the fans,” said Jim Liaw, co-founder and president of Formula DRIFT. “We are proud to present the world debut of new competition vehicles at Long Beach including the 2010 Ford Mustang driven by Vaughn Gittin, Jr., the 2010 Dodge Challenger driven by 2-time Formula DRIFT champion, Samuel Hubinette, and the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe driven by World Champion and Formula DRIFT champion, Rhys Millen. In these tough economic times it is great to see that auto manufacturers have chosen Formula DRIFT as one of their main motorsports platforms.”
Round 1: Streets of Long Beach tickets will be available beginning February 26 via the Formula DRIFT website at www.formuladrift.com. Ticket prices start at $28 online with reserved tickets available for Saturday’s competition day. Friday, April 10th has been opened to the public as a “Preview Day,” and will feature practice and qualifying at a minimal cost with purchase of a Saturday “Main Event” ticket. Grandstands 16 and 18 have been expanded this season to give more fans the best view of the action.
Round 1: Streets of Long Beach April 10-11 Ticket Pricing
Saturday, April 11- Reserved Seating
Saturday, April 11 - Reserved Seating + Friday, April 10 - GA
Online / Pre-Sale
$28.00
$32.00
“Even in this tough economy we have managed to keep ticket prices low, while still expanding to a two day format,” said Ryan Sage, co-founder and vice president of marketing for Formula DRIFT. “Reserved tickets allow our fans to never lose their seat so they can walk around at leisure and enjoy what has become one of the most anticipated events of the year in and around Southern California.”
The action begins on April 10th in Long Beach, California and will be held on a section of the famous Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach street course. New cars and drivers will be entering the Series and will make for another exciting season. The addition of Top 32 tandem battle will be sure to challenge the drivers and add to the action. Current back-to-back Formula DRIFT Champion, Tanner Foust and World Champion Rhys Millen make their return on different vehicle platforms and will battle against the best drifters for the Formula DRIFT championship.
Calvin Wan Falken Tire Nissan S15 Silvia
Carl Rydquist City Tire / Kallusive Clothing Nissan 350Z
Casper Canul ARK Performance / Frontmann Competitive Corp. Nissan S14.5
Chris Forsberg NOS Energy Drink / Maxxis Tire Nissan 350Z Roadster
Chris Kregorian Milano Motorsports / AIT Racing Nissan 350Z LS 1
Cody Parkhouse DMAX / Cooper Tires Nissan S13
Colin Frost Cooper Tires / Sun Auto Nissan 240SX
Conrad Grunewald Chevy Corvette
Daijiro Yoshihara Falken Tire / Discount Tire Lexus IS350
Dan Pina Griggs Racing / Paxton Super Chargers Ford Mustang 5.0
Darren McNamara Falken Tire / Sears Saturn Sky
Doug VanDenBrink Privateer Ford Mustang
Eric O'Sullivan Rockstar Energy Drink / Hankook Tire Subaru STI
Gary Lang Spec Clutch / Hinson Super Cars Nissan S13.4
Hiro Sumida Greddy / OS Giken USA Toyota Cressida
Ivan Lim Goodyear Racing / Binter Nissan S13
Jeff Jones Comp. Turbo / K&N Filters Nissan S13
Jodin LeJeune BF Goodrich / Eneos Oil TBA
John Russakoff JSP Fab / Falken Tires Toyota 84 Corolla
Joon Maeng Maxxis Tire / LS Auto Nissan S13.5
Justin Pawlak Maxxis Tire / LS Auto Nissan S13.5
Katsuhiro Ueo Driftspeed / Behrman Nissan S15
Kazu Hayashida Maziora / Signal Auto Nissan Silvia S15
Ken Gushi RS*R / Toyo Tires Scion tC
Kenji Yamanaka Maziora / Signal Auto Nissan Silvia S15
Kyle Mohan Mazda USA / Cooper Tire Mazda RX-8
Matt Waldin Tuner Icons / Import Intelligence Nissan 350Z
Matt Powers Privateer Nissan S14
Michael Essa Tech Trix Motorsports / DTC Performance Mazda RX-7
Michihiro Takatori Bridges Racing / Toyo Tires Nissan S13
Patrick Mordaunt PM Racing / Brian Crower Nissan 240SX
Quoc Ly Driftspeed / Behrman Nissan S14
Rhys Millen Red Bull / RMR Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Robbie Nishida Hankook Tire / Dynamic Autosports Nissan 350Z
Ron Ewerth BF Goodrich Tire / Eneos Oil TBA
Ross Petty Garage Boso / Falken Tire Nissan S15
Ryan Tuerck Gardella Racing / Mobil 1/ Tomei Pontiac Solstice GXP
Ryuji Miki APEXi / Hankook Tire Mazda RX-7
Samuel Hubinette Mopar / NuFormz Racing TBA
Stephan Verdier Cooper Tire / Crawford Performance Subaru STI
Taka Aono Technosquare / OS Giken Toyota AE86 Corolla
Tanner Foust Rockstar Energy Drink / Hankook Tire Scion tC
Tommy Suell Toyo Tires / Allegiant Air Toyota AE86 Corolla
Tony Brakohiapa Cooper Tire / Sam's Autobody Ford Mustang
Tyler McQuarrie Falken Tire / GoPro Nissan 350Z
Vaughn Gittin Jr. Falken Tire / Ford Racing 2010 Mustang GT
Yasu Kondo KAAZ USA Toyota AE86 Corolla
Schedule of Events
Friday, April 10, 2009 - Preview Day
10:00 am – Box Office Open – Long Beach Arena Box Office
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm– Gates Open to the Public – Venue
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Autograph Signing Session – Formula DRIFT Trailer
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm – Open Practice – Track
5:00 pm – Gates Close to Public
Saturday, April 11, 2009 - Main Event
9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Box Office Open – Long Beach Arena Box Office
10:00 am – Gates Open to the Public - Venue
11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Main Competition: Round of 32 – Track
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – "Half-time" Break – Venue
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm – National Anthem / Opening Ceremonies – Track
2:30 pm – Main Competition: Round of 16 to Finals – Track
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Trophy Ceremony and Closing – Main Paddock
5:00 pm – Box Office Close – Long Beach Arena Box Office
6:00 pm – Gates Close to Public
Round 1: Streets of Long Beach Tickets On-Sale Thursday, February 26
FORMULA D LONG BEACH (April 10-11 2009)
Formula DRIFT prepares to begin the sixth professional championship season. Reserved tickets will be available online starting Thursday, February 26 for Round 1: Streets of Long Beach on April 10 and 11. The season opener will feature the world debut of new drift cars, new and returning drivers, and lots more.
“Formula DRIFT is excited to enter its sixth season of competition and we have a lot of new things in store for the fans,” said Jim Liaw, co-founder and president of Formula DRIFT. “We are proud to present the world debut of new competition vehicles at Long Beach including the 2010 Ford Mustang driven by Vaughn Gittin, Jr., the 2010 Dodge Challenger driven by 2-time Formula DRIFT champion, Samuel Hubinette, and the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe driven by World Champion and Formula DRIFT champion, Rhys Millen. In these tough economic times it is great to see that auto manufacturers have chosen Formula DRIFT as one of their main motorsports platforms.”
Round 1: Streets of Long Beach tickets will be available beginning February 26 via the Formula DRIFT website at www.formuladrift.com. Ticket prices start at $28 online with reserved tickets available for Saturday’s competition day. Friday, April 10th has been opened to the public as a “Preview Day,” and will feature practice and qualifying at a minimal cost with purchase of a Saturday “Main Event” ticket. Grandstands 16 and 18 have been expanded this season to give more fans the best view of the action.
Round 1: Streets of Long Beach April 10-11 Ticket Pricing
Saturday, April 11- Reserved Seating
Saturday, April 11 - Reserved Seating + Friday, April 10 - GA
Online / Pre-Sale
$28.00
$32.00
“Even in this tough economy we have managed to keep ticket prices low, while still expanding to a two day format,” said Ryan Sage, co-founder and vice president of marketing for Formula DRIFT. “Reserved tickets allow our fans to never lose their seat so they can walk around at leisure and enjoy what has become one of the most anticipated events of the year in and around Southern California.”
The action begins on April 10th in Long Beach, California and will be held on a section of the famous Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach street course. New cars and drivers will be entering the Series and will make for another exciting season. The addition of Top 32 tandem battle will be sure to challenge the drivers and add to the action. Current back-to-back Formula DRIFT Champion, Tanner Foust and World Champion Rhys Millen make their return on different vehicle platforms and will battle against the best drifters for the Formula DRIFT championship.
Calvin Wan Falken Tire Nissan S15 Silvia
Carl Rydquist City Tire / Kallusive Clothing Nissan 350Z
Casper Canul ARK Performance / Frontmann Competitive Corp. Nissan S14.5
Chris Forsberg NOS Energy Drink / Maxxis Tire Nissan 350Z Roadster
Chris Kregorian Milano Motorsports / AIT Racing Nissan 350Z LS 1
Cody Parkhouse DMAX / Cooper Tires Nissan S13
Colin Frost Cooper Tires / Sun Auto Nissan 240SX
Conrad Grunewald Chevy Corvette
Daijiro Yoshihara Falken Tire / Discount Tire Lexus IS350
Dan Pina Griggs Racing / Paxton Super Chargers Ford Mustang 5.0
Darren McNamara Falken Tire / Sears Saturn Sky
Doug VanDenBrink Privateer Ford Mustang
Eric O'Sullivan Rockstar Energy Drink / Hankook Tire Subaru STI
Gary Lang Spec Clutch / Hinson Super Cars Nissan S13.4
Hiro Sumida Greddy / OS Giken USA Toyota Cressida
Ivan Lim Goodyear Racing / Binter Nissan S13
Jeff Jones Comp. Turbo / K&N Filters Nissan S13
Jodin LeJeune BF Goodrich / Eneos Oil TBA
John Russakoff JSP Fab / Falken Tires Toyota 84 Corolla
Joon Maeng Maxxis Tire / LS Auto Nissan S13.5
Justin Pawlak Maxxis Tire / LS Auto Nissan S13.5
Katsuhiro Ueo Driftspeed / Behrman Nissan S15
Kazu Hayashida Maziora / Signal Auto Nissan Silvia S15
Ken Gushi RS*R / Toyo Tires Scion tC
Kenji Yamanaka Maziora / Signal Auto Nissan Silvia S15
Kyle Mohan Mazda USA / Cooper Tire Mazda RX-8
Matt Waldin Tuner Icons / Import Intelligence Nissan 350Z
Matt Powers Privateer Nissan S14
Michael Essa Tech Trix Motorsports / DTC Performance Mazda RX-7
Michihiro Takatori Bridges Racing / Toyo Tires Nissan S13
Patrick Mordaunt PM Racing / Brian Crower Nissan 240SX
Quoc Ly Driftspeed / Behrman Nissan S14
Rhys Millen Red Bull / RMR Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Robbie Nishida Hankook Tire / Dynamic Autosports Nissan 350Z
Ron Ewerth BF Goodrich Tire / Eneos Oil TBA
Ross Petty Garage Boso / Falken Tire Nissan S15
Ryan Tuerck Gardella Racing / Mobil 1/ Tomei Pontiac Solstice GXP
Ryuji Miki APEXi / Hankook Tire Mazda RX-7
Samuel Hubinette Mopar / NuFormz Racing TBA
Stephan Verdier Cooper Tire / Crawford Performance Subaru STI
Taka Aono Technosquare / OS Giken Toyota AE86 Corolla
Tanner Foust Rockstar Energy Drink / Hankook Tire Scion tC
Tommy Suell Toyo Tires / Allegiant Air Toyota AE86 Corolla
Tony Brakohiapa Cooper Tire / Sam's Autobody Ford Mustang
Tyler McQuarrie Falken Tire / GoPro Nissan 350Z
Vaughn Gittin Jr. Falken Tire / Ford Racing 2010 Mustang GT
Yasu Kondo KAAZ USA Toyota AE86 Corolla
Schedule of Events
Friday, April 10, 2009 - Preview Day
10:00 am – Box Office Open – Long Beach Arena Box Office
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm– Gates Open to the Public – Venue
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Autograph Signing Session – Formula DRIFT Trailer
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm – Open Practice – Track
5:00 pm – Gates Close to Public
Saturday, April 11, 2009 - Main Event
9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Box Office Open – Long Beach Arena Box Office
10:00 am – Gates Open to the Public - Venue
11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Main Competition: Round of 32 – Track
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – "Half-time" Break – Venue
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm – National Anthem / Opening Ceremonies – Track
2:30 pm – Main Competition: Round of 16 to Finals – Track
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Trophy Ceremony and Closing – Main Paddock
5:00 pm – Box Office Close – Long Beach Arena Box Office
6:00 pm – Gates Close to Public
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