Formula DRIFT Returns to Road Atlanta Home of the Inaugural Formula DRIFT Event Back in 2004

Road Atlanta opened in 1970 and was home of the inaugural Formula DRIFT event back in 2004. The 2.54-mile, 12-turn track is owned by Panoz Motorsports and hosts many events throughout the year including Formula DRIFT.

Utilizing Turns 9, 10A, and 10B of the road course, cars slide sideways through the turns and then hit the loop before the Suzuki bridge and back towards Turns 10B, 10A, and then ends dramatically by drifting uphill on an incline.

Round 2: Road to the Championship at Road Atlanta will be on of the most anticipated events of the season. The event will be spread between 2 days of drifting action. Drivers are tested on the fast entry and tight turns of the road course and will have to prove that they have what it takes to reach the podium.

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Is this part of a larger race weekend at Road Atlanta?

 

Formula DRIFT Returns to Road Atlanta Home of the Inaugural Formula DRIFT Event Back in 2004

Road Atlanta opened in 1970 and was home of the inaugural Formula DRIFT event back in 2004. The 2.54-mile, 12-turn track is owned by Panoz Motorsports and hosts many events throughout the year including Formula DRIFT.

Utilizing Turns 9, 10A, and 10B of the road course, cars slide sideways through the turns and then hit the loop before the Suzuki bridge and back towards Turns 10B, 10A, and then ends dramatically by drifting uphill on an incline.

Round 2: Road to the Championship at Road Atlanta will be on of the most anticipated events of the season. The event will be spread between 2 days of drifting action. Drivers are tested on the fast entry and tight turns of the road course and will have to prove that they have what it takes to reach the podium.
Schedule of Events

Friday, May 7, 2010 - Preview Day

9:00 AM – 7:00 PM - Will Call (Venue)
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM - FD ProAm: Drivers' Meeting (Drivers' Area)
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM - FD ProAm: Open Practice (Track)
10:00 AM – 10:30 PM - GATES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Venue)
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM - MEDIA: Mandatory Meeting for All PHOTO Credentials (Media Area)
11:45 AM – 1:45 PM - FD ProAm: Qualifying (Track)
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM - FD Drivers’ Meeting (Drivers' Area)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM - FD ProAm: Drivers' Meeting / Qualifying Results (Drivers' Area)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM - Driver Autograph Session (Paddock)
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM - FD OPEN PRACTICE: Drivers Rank 20 and higher (Track)
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM - FD OPEN PRACTICE: Drivers Rank 21 and lower (Track)
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM - FD QUALIFYING All Drivers, reverse ranking (Track)
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM - FD Drivers’ Meeting / Qualifying Results (Drivers' Area)
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM - FD Pro/Am: Top 16 Competition (Track)
9:30 PM – 10:30 PM - FD OPEN PRACTICE: Top 32 (Track)

Saturday, May 8, 2010 - Main Event

8:00 AM – 7:00 PM - Will Call (Venue)
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM - GATES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Venue)
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM - FD Top 32 Drivers Meeting (Drivers' Area)
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM - MEDIA: Mandatory Meeting for All PHOTO Credentials (Media Area)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM - FD OPEN PRACTICE: Top 32 (Track)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM - MAIN COMPETITION: Round of 32 (Track)
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM - "Half-time" Break
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM - Opening Ceremonies / National Anthem (Track)
7:30 PM - MAIN COMPETITION: Round of 16 to Finals (Track)
9:30 PM – 10:00 PM - Trophy Ceremony (Podium)
*SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

 

Unfortunately, It's not!

The first year of Drift Atlanta was part of a packed weekend, with other events filling time during the, then, 3 day weekend. Since Drift is the only thing going on, a lot of the area is closed off and there's no camping allowed inside the gates. I've been to 3 of the events and It makes for a great weekend! If you plan on camping, you'll have to set up to the far right of the entrance, outside the gates. There's a wooded area that has a good bit of room. Space might go quickly. GREAT, GREAT, GREAT EXPERIENCE!!!!

 

come check the(Yellow) Rotary-Works 3 Rotor FD Rx7,we will be there trying to get in the top with all the top drivers.Our crew will be glad to meet any of the Forum members there.....

See ya