[Neopaldon]

For Immediate Release

February 24, 2009

Formula DRIFT Prepares for Sixth Professional Championship Season; Round 1: Streets of Long Beach Tickets On-Sale Thursday, February 26.
Long Beach, Calif. – February 24, 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 - $28.00
Saturday, April 11 - Reserved Seating + Friday, April 10 - GA - $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.
For more information visit www.formuladrift.com. For more information contact:
John Pangilinan
The ID Agency
562.491.7503
john@theidagency.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.

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[hotlavaflow]

Well I'm there Wall NJ.

[Neopaldon]

Originally Posted by hotlavaflow

Well I'm there Wall NJ.

What a blast from the past you are...you are like a unicorn, only show up once in a life time. I've been making this forum trying to grow slowly, I even made a branch of this site on Facebook. Maybe thats why we are getting these new people. Haha.

[[Dl]drifter]

yeah. and i love that car czar vid. +infinity to neo in my book. those guys gave me some great pointers that will help me out in my car company

[Neopaldon]

Originally Posted by [Dl]drifter

yeah. and i love that car czar vid. +infinity to neo in my book. those guys gave me some great pointers that will help me out in my car company

Yep yep...I felt the same way you did after watching their videos; definitely informed me about what things were going and what things are at the moment with those companies. And they struck soo many good points too, especially that supercar thing.

[[Dl]drifter]

and its also because i got a design that i wanted for my company, and the front looked kinda like a mustang and the rear kinda like a r8, but i realized after that vid, the design would not cut it. i need to be thinking about the future of the industry, and showing what america is capable of creating, not looking to the past.

[Neopaldon]

Originally Posted by [Dl]drifter

and its also because i got a design that i wanted for my company, and the front looked kinda like a mustang and the rear kinda like a r8, but i realized after that vid, the design would not cut it. i need to be thinking about the future of the industry, and showing what america is capable of creating, not looking to the past.

I hope durability is in one of those thoughts. Haha.

[[Dl]drifter]

yeah. its number one one the list of things needed

[Neopaldon]

...just a little footage;

[hotlavaflow]

LOL I know it's been a while. I've been going in really hard on my S13 lately so no time for much of anything else. I just ordered all new multi-link suspension for the car. You know RUCA's, traction rods, toe rods, tension rods, etc. And a bunch of other stuff. Wow now that I think about it I can't wait to post some install pics.