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1five10 · 07-14-2008, 04:08 PM

July 14, 2008

Formula DRIFT Announces Red Bull Drifting World Championship; World’s Best Drifters to Compete for Largest Drifting Prize Purse

LONG BEACH, Calif. – July 14, 2008 – Formula DRIFT, North America’s premier drifting Sanctioning Body, has partnered with Red Bull Energy Drink, the world’s leading energy drink, to create one of the world’s most anticipated drifting events ever – the Red Bull Drifting World Championship. The event, which will feature 32 of the world’s best drifters, will be held on the docks at the Port of Long Beach, Calif., on Saturday, November 15, 2008.

The Red Bull Drifting World Championship will bring the best drifting drivers in the world together to compete in a single historic event. Drivers from the United States, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Europe and Canada will participate, but only one will claim the title of Red Bull Drifting World Champion. Current and past champions from the world’s top professional drifting series will receive an exclusive invitation to showcase their skills and compete for the largest drifting prize purse ever offered.

“Formula DRIFT has worked over the last five years to bring the drifting world closer together via our partnered events in Singapore and Mexico as well as our open door/open dialogue with the top professional drifting leagues from each corner of the world. We are excited to be able to team up with Red Bull to bring the world together and stage the toughest competition with the best drivers,” stated Jim Liaw, President/Co-Founder of Formula DRIFT.

The purpose-built course will include unprecedented features that will test the limits of the drivers and their cars such as a long straight to ensure triple-digit entry speeds, a big, sweeping first turn for high-speed drifting and multiple, technically challenging turns. Trackside viewing areas will allow spectators to get up close and personal with the competition.

“It is an exciting time for the sport of drifting. Red Bull is the leader for innovative sporting events worldwide and now drivers will be challenged like never before in a completely different environment than we’re used to,” said Rhys Millen, 2005 Formula DRIFT champion. “I'm proud to be flying the Red Bull colors heading into the Red Bull Drifting World Championship.”

Formula DRIFT, North America’s professional drifting championship series, will play the role of organizer, co-promoter, and sanctioning body for the World Championship event. Judging will be based on current Formula DRIFT rules and regulations with the possible addition of two international judges.

More information will be disclosed at a later date including brand and media partners and participating drivers.
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Grenade180sx · 07-14-2008, 04:22 PM

might want to edit the title it says 2005..

The ROMAN · 07-14-2008, 04:25 PM

Man I'm so sick of energy drink advertising overload at every drift event of any kind.

Brian · 07-14-2008, 04:27 PM

why?

drifting is X-TREME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The ROMAN · 07-14-2008, 04:32 PM

"I as a Red Bull drifter am very excited to be given the Red Bull chance to take part in The Red Bull Formula D Red Bull Championship Red Bull."

Silverbullet · 07-14-2008, 04:32 PM

hah, i was just reading about it on Speed.

good stuff!

1five10 · 07-14-2008, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grenade180sx

might want to edit the title it says 2005..

Brain fart. I contacted a mod to correct it for me..Thanks

murda-c · 07-14-2008, 05:08 PM

iunno redbull actual promotes some cool shit. flugtag and airrace and all.

Grenade180sx · 07-14-2008, 07:20 PM

hopefully it wont involve doing backflips in cars.

rps13drift · 07-14-2008, 07:25 PM

Will all of these cars be running oem suspension? LOL!

foreverdark · 07-14-2008, 08:10 PM

Im just stoked its close to home for me and just hope the track setup is awsome on the docks! It has to be.

Blackparade · 07-14-2008, 08:40 PM

cool!!!!!!
i just went out and bought some red bull.
I feel like a sick ass drift racer already!!!!!!!!
cant wait to hop in a car and try it!

07-14-2008, 04:08 PM	#1
1five10 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The OC Posts: 840 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	FORMULA D RED BULL Drifting World Championship 11/15/2008 July 14, 2008 Formula DRIFT Announces Red Bull Drifting World Championship; World’s Best Drifters to Compete for Largest Drifting Prize Purse LONG BEACH, Calif. – July 14, 2008 – Formula DRIFT, North America’s premier drifting Sanctioning Body, has partnered with Red Bull Energy Drink, the world’s leading energy drink, to create one of the world’s most anticipated drifting events ever – the Red Bull Drifting World Championship. The event, which will feature 32 of the world’s best drifters, will be held on the docks at the Port of Long Beach, Calif., on Saturday, November 15, 2008. The Red Bull Drifting World Championship will bring the best drifting drivers in the world together to compete in a single historic event. Drivers from the United States, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Europe and Canada will participate, but only one will claim the title of Red Bull Drifting World Champion. Current and past champions from the world’s top professional drifting series will receive an exclusive invitation to showcase their skills and compete for the largest drifting prize purse ever offered. “Formula DRIFT has worked over the last five years to bring the drifting world closer together via our partnered events in Singapore and Mexico as well as our open door/open dialogue with the top professional drifting leagues from each corner of the world. We are excited to be able to team up with Red Bull to bring the world together and stage the toughest competition with the best drivers,” stated Jim Liaw, President/Co-Founder of Formula DRIFT. The purpose-built course will include unprecedented features that will test the limits of the drivers and their cars such as a long straight to ensure triple-digit entry speeds, a big, sweeping first turn for high-speed drifting and multiple, technically challenging turns. Trackside viewing areas will allow spectators to get up close and personal with the competition. “It is an exciting time for the sport of drifting. Red Bull is the leader for innovative sporting events worldwide and now drivers will be challenged like never before in a completely different environment than we’re used to,” said Rhys Millen, 2005 Formula DRIFT champion. “I'm proud to be flying the Red Bull colors heading into the Red Bull Drifting World Championship.” Formula DRIFT, North America’s professional drifting championship series, will play the role of organizer, co-promoter, and sanctioning body for the World Championship event. Judging will be based on current Formula DRIFT rules and regulations with the possible addition of two international judges. More information will be disclosed at a later date including brand and media partners and participating drivers. __________________ Last edited by 1five10; 07-14-2008 at 04:40 PM..

07-14-2008, 04:27 PM	#4
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	why? drifting is X-TREME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

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murda-c Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery County, MD Age: 35 Posts: 3,197 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	iunno redbull actual promotes some cool shit. flugtag and airrace and all. __________________

07-14-2008, 07:25 PM	#10
rps13drift Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ BRO!!!! Age: 38 Posts: 1,194 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: rps13drift Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Will all of these cars be running oem suspension? LOL! __________________ http://allies-drift.blogspot.com/

07-14-2008, 08:10 PM	#11
foreverdark Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redondo Beach,CA Age: 39 Posts: 2,440 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Im just stoked its close to home for me and just hope the track setup is awsome on the docks! It has to be. __________________

07-14-2008, 04:22 PM	#2
Grenade180sx Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 909/951 Age: 36 Posts: 2,457 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	might want to edit the title it says 2005..

07-14-2008, 04:25 PM	#3
The ROMAN Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NJ Age: 41 Posts: 730 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Man I'm so sick of energy drink advertising overload at every drift event of any kind.

07-14-2008, 04:32 PM	#5
The ROMAN Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NJ Age: 41 Posts: 730 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	"I as a Red Bull drifter am very excited to be given the Red Bull chance to take part in The Red Bull Formula D Red Bull Championship Red Bull."

07-14-2008, 07:20 PM	#9
Grenade180sx Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 909/951 Age: 36 Posts: 2,457 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	hopefully it wont involve doing backflips in cars.

07-14-2008, 08:40 PM	#12
Blackparade Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: LA Age: 38 Posts: 1,022 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cool!!!!!! i just went out and bought some red bull. I feel like a sick ass drift racer already!!!!!!!! cant wait to hop in a car and try it!