"We survived," said Formula Drift president/cofounder Jim Liaw

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""We survived," said Formula Drift president and cofounder Jim Liaw, speaking at SEMA of his series' 2009 season. "Sponsorship amounts were down, but we had an increase in ticket sales and an increase in fan support."

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[Jonny Fonseca]

Im so proud of FD!! It's growing up so fast :'( lol

[socalwrench]

I find it funny how more fans can pull money together to see the event, but sponsors drop out when they don't have an increase in sales or notoriety. Going back to grassroots- Yeah!