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FORMULA DRIFT LONG BEACH April 9-10, 2010
FORMULA D LONG BEACH April 9-10, 2010
Round 1: Streets of Long beach
Type: Sports - Tournament
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: E. Seaside Way and E. Shoreline Drive
Street: 300 E. Ocean Blvd
City/Town: Long Beach, CA
Description
Formula DRIFT kicks-off their 6th season on the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course
The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course has been around since 1977. Highlighted by IndyCar, American Le Mans Series, The Toyota Pro/Celebrity race, Speed GT, and now Formula DRIFT.
The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course has been around since 1977. Highlighted by IndyCar, American Le Mans Series, The Toyota Pro/Celebrity race, Speed GT, and now Formula DRIFT.
Formula DRIFT is now it’s 5th straight year at the famous Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course and has expanded to have their own event one week prior to the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. The annual Team Drift event will follow the following weekend during the Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 16-18.
Utilizing Turns 9, 10, and 11 of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course, Formula DRIFT slides its way on the only actual street course utilized for drifting. With a high-speed entry and very tight spacing between the cars and walls, there is no room for mistakes, making the opening round of the Formula DRIFT season one of the most exciting drift events of the year.
The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course is the only track on the circuit that is held on actual city streets making it a one of a kind event. This event also features: the new Fatlace One of One Showcase car show, a huge vendor village, give-aways, driver autograph sessions, Open Pits to see the cars and stars up close and personal, and much much more!
Round 1: Streets of Long Beach will kick-off the 2010 Professional Championship season in style with new cars, new drivers, and all the sideways excitement that Formula DRIFT is known for. Champion Chris Forsberg will be back to defend his title against all competitors including 2-time champions Tanner Foust and Samuel Hubinette along with Vaughn Gittin Jr., Ryan Tuerck, Tyler McQuarrie, Rhys Millen, and the rest of the talented pool of drivers.
Don’t miss out on the exciting 2010 Formula DRIFT Season Opener on April 9-10!
Schedule of Events
Friday, April 9, 2010 - 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 10, 2010 - 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
*SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
1 Chris Forsberg 1
2 Ryan Tuerck 44
3 Tyler McQuarrie 17
4 Samuel Hubinette 77
5 Vaughn Gittin Jr. 25
6 Tanner Foust 34
7 Darren McNamara 8
8 Robbie Nishida 31
9 Justin Pawlak 13
10 Ken Gushi 33
11 Dai Yoshihara 9
12 Tony Brakohiapa 18
13 Ross Petty 808
14 Taka Aono 86
15 Stephan Verdier 12
16 Ryuji Miki 26
17 Joon Maeng 51
18 Eric O'Sullivan 35
19 Rhys Millen 6
20 Patrick Mordaunt 90
21 Kyle Mohan 99
22 Mike Essa 101
23 Yasu Kondo 52
24 Michihiro Takatori 5
25 Matt Powers 665
26 Alex Pfeiffer 88
27 Jeff Jones 29
28 Ron Ewerth 27
29 Jodin LeJeune 333
30 Bill Sherman 22
31 Chris Kregorian 14
32 Cody Parkhouse 562
33 Conrad Grunewald 79
34 Fredric Aasbo 151
35 Dean Kearney 43
36 Dennis Mertzanis 323
37 Mike Whiddet 111
38 David Blunt 59
39 Victor Moore 7
40 Andrew Picard 20
41 Charles Ng 55
42 Cyrus Martinez 951
43 Ian Fournier 11
44 Keith Wong 310
45 Matt Field 777
46 Roland Gallagher 425
47 Russell Walker 121
48 Tommy Roberts 2
49 Forrest Wang 30
50 James Dean 16
51 Kelvin Arreola 818
52 Jeff Abbott 518
53 John Russakoff 87
FORMULA D LONG BEACH April 9-10, 2010
Round 1: Streets of Long beach
Type: Sports - Tournament
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: E. Seaside Way and E. Shoreline Drive
Street: 300 E. Ocean Blvd
City/Town: Long Beach, CA
Description
Formula DRIFT kicks-off their 6th season on the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course
The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course has been around since 1977. Highlighted by IndyCar, American Le Mans Series, The Toyota Pro/Celebrity race, Speed GT, and now Formula DRIFT.
The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course has been around since 1977. Highlighted by IndyCar, American Le Mans Series, The Toyota Pro/Celebrity race, Speed GT, and now Formula DRIFT.
Formula DRIFT is now it’s 5th straight year at the famous Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course and has expanded to have their own event one week prior to the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. The annual Team Drift event will follow the following weekend during the Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 16-18.
Utilizing Turns 9, 10, and 11 of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course, Formula DRIFT slides its way on the only actual street course utilized for drifting. With a high-speed entry and very tight spacing between the cars and walls, there is no room for mistakes, making the opening round of the Formula DRIFT season one of the most exciting drift events of the year.
The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course is the only track on the circuit that is held on actual city streets making it a one of a kind event. This event also features: the new Fatlace One of One Showcase car show, a huge vendor village, give-aways, driver autograph sessions, Open Pits to see the cars and stars up close and personal, and much much more!
Round 1: Streets of Long Beach will kick-off the 2010 Professional Championship season in style with new cars, new drivers, and all the sideways excitement that Formula DRIFT is known for. Champion Chris Forsberg will be back to defend his title against all competitors including 2-time champions Tanner Foust and Samuel Hubinette along with Vaughn Gittin Jr., Ryan Tuerck, Tyler McQuarrie, Rhys Millen, and the rest of the talented pool of drivers.
Don’t miss out on the exciting 2010 Formula DRIFT Season Opener on April 9-10!
Schedule of Events
Friday, April 9, 2010 - 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 10, 2010 - 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
*SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
1 Chris Forsberg 1
2 Ryan Tuerck 44
3 Tyler McQuarrie 17
4 Samuel Hubinette 77
5 Vaughn Gittin Jr. 25
6 Tanner Foust 34
7 Darren McNamara 8
8 Robbie Nishida 31
9 Justin Pawlak 13
10 Ken Gushi 33
11 Dai Yoshihara 9
12 Tony Brakohiapa 18
13 Ross Petty 808
14 Taka Aono 86
15 Stephan Verdier 12
16 Ryuji Miki 26
17 Joon Maeng 51
18 Eric O'Sullivan 35
19 Rhys Millen 6
20 Patrick Mordaunt 90
21 Kyle Mohan 99
22 Mike Essa 101
23 Yasu Kondo 52
24 Michihiro Takatori 5
25 Matt Powers 665
26 Alex Pfeiffer 88
27 Jeff Jones 29
28 Ron Ewerth 27
29 Jodin LeJeune 333
30 Bill Sherman 22
31 Chris Kregorian 14
32 Cody Parkhouse 562
33 Conrad Grunewald 79
34 Fredric Aasbo 151
35 Dean Kearney 43
36 Dennis Mertzanis 323
37 Mike Whiddet 111
38 David Blunt 59
39 Victor Moore 7
40 Andrew Picard 20
41 Charles Ng 55
42 Cyrus Martinez 951
43 Ian Fournier 11
44 Keith Wong 310
45 Matt Field 777
46 Roland Gallagher 425
47 Russell Walker 121
48 Tommy Roberts 2
49 Forrest Wang 30
50 James Dean 16
51 Kelvin Arreola 818
52 Jeff Abbott 518
53 John Russakoff 87
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