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Jarod DeAnda inked as the announcer for 2010 Xtreme Drift Circuit as more companies become a part of the XDC Super Show
March 12, 2010 (Tustin, Calif.) – In a further round of announcements for the Xtreme Drift Circuit, the series is proud to announce that Jarod DeAnda will be announcing at all six events of the 2010 Xtreme Drifting Circuit. In addition to being known as the ‘Voice of Formula Drift’, DeAnda’s announcing credits include DMCC, HyperFest, the Need for Speed video game series, Rally X at the summer X-Games, and snowmobiling at the winter X-Games. DeAnda’s passion, experience and knowledge for drifting will make him a great addition to the XDC.
“I’m stoked to be a part of the XDC Tour,” said DeAnda. “Meeting and announcing for the up-and-coming drivers across the country will be fun and education for both the fans and the competitors. Current Pro drivers had to start somewhere and now with sanctioning bodies like the XDC the drivers are going to have more opportunity to become professionals even sooner. Thanks to XDC for the opportunity and I’m looking forward to getting the crowd hyped!”
Additional Media Partners for XDC
XDC is also proud to announce that its media partnership with Performance Auto & Sound will encompass all eight of the XDC/REMIX events in 2010, creating the ultimate event, print, and online media group. Spectators and readers will be able to connect with the XDC/REMIX community and network with other automotive enthusiasts on PASNATION, Performance Auto & Sound’s online social network, and post photos and video on the PAS Message Boards.
Another collaboration, with Source Interlink, will see XDC coverage in the pages of Super Street magazine, REMIX coverage in Import Tuner, and will see Super Lap Battle partner with XDC at the series’ second event of the season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
More Partners Announced for XDC
The management team at XDC is proud to announce the addition of more corporate partners that will provide product support for the competitors of the XDC. Enkei Wheels has signed on to become a sponsor of the XDC, and will have a presence at each event on the 2010 XDC Tour.
Through its Mishimoto Loves Drifters program, Mishimoto will provide drivers of the XDC a 50% discount of its product line that includes radiators, oil coolers, and intercoolers. “We are excited to be involved with the XDC,” said Hannah Robbins, Brand Manager of Mishimoto. “XDC is a great addition to professional drift competitions and we are happy to offer our support to drivers through the MLD/XDC partnership.” Members of MLD will also receive discounted apparel, free decals, and a featured bio on mishimotolovesdrifters.com. To become a member, contact MLD@mishimoto.com.
Also signing on as a sponsor of the XDC is BuddyClub. BuddyClub will also support the grassroots drivers of the XDC by extending the company’s racers program to the drivers. Any XDC drivers interested in the program can send a request to info@buddyclub.us.
Universal Technical Institute will also be on hand at XDC Irwindale, continuing its long-standing support of drifting and extending its outreach to the grassroots community.
Nick Hogan and Gleb Antanov announced as XDC Tour drivers
Reality television star Nick Hogan recently announced his intention to compete in the 2010 XDC tour aboard a Nissan 350Z. Returning to the sport after a brief hiatus, Hogan’s career best result is a top three at the NOPI Pittsburgh event in 2007. Hogan will use this season to promote his charity, Keep It On The Track, which promotes safe driving and seat belt use across the country. Hogan is scheduled to be at all six XDC events, but may not compete until round two in Las Vegas if his car is not ready by March 20.
Coming from the Pacific Northwest community of drifters, Gleb Antonov has been announced as a 2010 XDC Tour driver, which will see him attend all six events as his vehicle will be transported on the XDC rig. A veteran of Formula Drift Pro-Am and the Evergreen Drift scene, Antonov also competed in a borrowed car in the Professional Russian Drift Series where he made it to the top-8. Antonov will compete in the same S13 that he drove throughout 2009 – which is the same S13 that he was pulled over in after drifting down Sunset Blvd after the Formula Drift Pro-Am event in Irwindale!
2010 XDC Events Schedule
March 20, 2010 | XDC/REMIX | Toyota Speedway of Irwindale, Irwindale, CA
May 22, 2010 | XDC/REMIX | Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV
June 19, 2010 | XDC/REMIX | Summit Point Raceway, Summit Point, WV
July 31, 2010 | REMIX | Sunlife Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
August 7, 2010 | XDC/REMIX | Englishtown Raceway, Englishtown, NJ
September 25, 2010 | XDC/REMIX | Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, TX
October 16, 2010 | XDC/REMIX | Firebird Raceway, Chandler, AZ
December 11, 2010 | REMIX | Blaisdell Expo Center, Honolulu, HI
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