March 18, 2009
Formula DRIFT Teams Up with Jtuned.com to Launch The JTuned Auto Gallery Car Show Series
Long Beach, Calif. – March 18, 2009 – Formula DRIFT in conjunction with Jtuned.com, is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural JTuned Auto Gallery Car Show Series. The JTuned Auto Gallery is the official Car Show Series of Formula DRIFT and will be held at each 2009 Formula DRIFT event nationwide. The first show of the series will go down at Formula DRIFT Round 1: Streets of Long Beach, adjacent to the track.
“This new venture with JTuned is a great way for us to bring to life what JTuned has created and is made possible through our live events,” states Ryan Sage, vice president of marketing and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “We are excited to kick off our partnership in Long Beach and look forward to the whole season.”
The JTuned Auto Gallery will host categories for all Japanese makes as well as a Ruckus category at select events. Car show registration is available at Jtuned.com. Limited space is available for car show competitors and teams so early registration is recommended. The JTuned Auto Gallery is still seeking series sponsors. For more information, please contact david@iunitemediagroup.com
JTuned.com is an online automotive culture magazine with focuses on the style and function of Japanese tuned vehicles, industry insight and photography.
For more information visit www.formuladrift.com.
For more information contact:
John Pangilinan
The ID Agency
562.491.7503
john@theidagency.com
David Rahemi
iUNITE Media Group, Inc.
949.632.3406
david@iunitemediagroup.com
ABOUT FORMULA DRIFT
Entering its sixth season, Formula DRIFT is recognized as the North American professional drifting championship. Established on the streets of Japan, drifting has evolved into a worldwide competitive sport that challenges each driver's driving ability and vehicle control. Formula DRIFT provides a forum for professional drifters to compete in 7 events nationwide for the coveted Formula DRIFT Championship crown. As the first official series in North America, Formula DRIFT has taken competitive motorsports to the extreme attracting fans and car enthusiasts from all walks of life and establishes itself as the global focal point for the Sport. For a race schedule and ticket information, visit: www.formuladrift.com.
ABOUT IMG SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Operating in 30 countries, IMG Sports & Entertainment's diverse businesses include: consulting services; event ownership and management; fashion events and models representation; licensing; golf course design; and client representation in golf, tennis, broadcasting, speakers, European football, rugby, cricket, motor sports, coaching, Olympic and action sports. IMG Academies are the world's largest, multi-sport training and educational facilities, delivering world-class training experiences to more than 12,000 junior, collegiate, adult, and professional athletes each year. More information is available at: www.imgworld.com.
Formula DRIFT Teams Up with Jtuned.com to Launch The JTuned Auto Gallery Car Show Series
Long Beach, Calif. – March 18, 2009 – Formula DRIFT in conjunction with Jtuned.com, is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural JTuned Auto Gallery Car Show Series. The JTuned Auto Gallery is the official Car Show Series of Formula DRIFT and will be held at each 2009 Formula DRIFT event nationwide. The first show of the series will go down at Formula DRIFT Round 1: Streets of Long Beach, adjacent to the track.
“This new venture with JTuned is a great way for us to bring to life what JTuned has created and is made possible through our live events,” states Ryan Sage, vice president of marketing and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “We are excited to kick off our partnership in Long Beach and look forward to the whole season.”
The JTuned Auto Gallery will host categories for all Japanese makes as well as a Ruckus category at select events. Car show registration is available at Jtuned.com. Limited space is available for car show competitors and teams so early registration is recommended. The JTuned Auto Gallery is still seeking series sponsors. For more information, please contact david@iunitemediagroup.com
JTuned.com is an online automotive culture magazine with focuses on the style and function of Japanese tuned vehicles, industry insight and photography.
For more information visit www.formuladrift.com.
For more information contact:
John Pangilinan
The ID Agency
562.491.7503
john@theidagency.com
David Rahemi
iUNITE Media Group, Inc.
949.632.3406
david@iunitemediagroup.com
ABOUT FORMULA DRIFT
Entering its sixth season, Formula DRIFT is recognized as the North American professional drifting championship. Established on the streets of Japan, drifting has evolved into a worldwide competitive sport that challenges each driver's driving ability and vehicle control. Formula DRIFT provides a forum for professional drifters to compete in 7 events nationwide for the coveted Formula DRIFT Championship crown. As the first official series in North America, Formula DRIFT has taken competitive motorsports to the extreme attracting fans and car enthusiasts from all walks of life and establishes itself as the global focal point for the Sport. For a race schedule and ticket information, visit: www.formuladrift.com.
ABOUT IMG SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Operating in 30 countries, IMG Sports & Entertainment's diverse businesses include: consulting services; event ownership and management; fashion events and models representation; licensing; golf course design; and client representation in golf, tennis, broadcasting, speakers, European football, rugby, cricket, motor sports, coaching, Olympic and action sports. IMG Academies are the world's largest, multi-sport training and educational facilities, delivering world-class training experiences to more than 12,000 junior, collegiate, adult, and professional athletes each year. More information is available at: www.imgworld.com.