The Final Battle for the Formula DRIFT Championship

The Toyota Speedway at Irwindale is known as the “House of Drift.” The legendary drifting venue gave drifting in the U.S it’s roots and is often referred to as the “birthplace” of American drifting.

The Formula DRIFT Championship is often decided at the final event of the season and drivers must battle one last time to earn the coveted title of Formula DRIFT champion. The track is the home track for most of the drivers and each year the competition grows more intense. The infamous course is challenging and exciting utilizing part of the short oval track and many inside turns.

The drivers will put it all on the line and fight one last time in front of thousands of screaming fans, but there can only be one Formula DRIFT Champion.


Schedule of Events

Friday October 16, 2009 (No Video Permitted w/o Approval)

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM - Will Call (Will Call)
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM - VENUE OPEN (Credential Holders Only) (Venue)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Set-Up: Vendors/Sponsors/Teams (Venue)
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM - GATES OPEN TO PUBLIC (Venue)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM - FD: Driver’s Meeting (Driver’s Tent)
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM - Media: Mandatory Meeting for All Photo Credentials (Media Tent)
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM - FD: OPEN PRACTICE #1 (Track)
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM - FD: OPEN PRACTICE #2 (Track)
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM - FD: Qualifying (Track)
7:30 PM – 7:40 PM - Famous Stars and Strap Stunt Bike Demo (Track)
7:45 PM – 8:00 PM - FD: All Driver’s Meeting / Qualifying Results (Driver’s Tent)
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Pro-AM: Qualifying (Track)
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM - FD: Driver Autograph Session (Paddock)
9:00 PM – 9:30 PM - Pro-AM: Driver’s Meeting / Qualifying Results (Driver’s Tent)
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM - FD: Open Practice – Top 32 (Track)


Saturday October 17, 2009 – Main Event (No Video Permitted w/o Approval)

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM - Will Call (Will Call)
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM - VENUE OPEN (Venue)
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM - FD: Top 32 Driver’s Meeting (Driver’s Tent)
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM - Media: Mandatory Meeting for All Photo Credentials (Media Tent)
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM - GATES OPEN TO PUBLIC (Venue)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM - Open Practice – Top 32 (Track)
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Pro-AM: Top 8 Competition (Track)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM - FD: MAIN COMPETITION – Round of 32 (Track)
6:00 PM – 6:10 PM - Famous Stars and Straps Stunt Bike Demo (Track)
6:15 PM – 7:30 PM - Half-Time Break (Venue)
6:00 PM – 6:50 PM - Need for Speed: Shift Contest (Podium)
6:20 PM – 6:50 PM - Jtuned Auto Gallery Awards Ceremony Cooper (Stage)
6:50 PM – 7:20 PM - Far East Movement Performance Cooper (Stage)
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM - Opening Ceremonies / National Anthem (Track)
8:00 PM - FD: MAIN COMPETITION: Round of 16 to Finals (Track)
10:00 PM - FD: Trophy Ceremony (Podium)

 

are the redbull cars taking part as well?

 

What a bunch of commies. No cameras?

Not only are tickets like $30...

 

enter the code "drift land" and you should get a discount for $2. Unfortunately, the processing fee for buying online is $2

 

stop by the live sockets/247motoring booth if you guys go. the Best Motoring guys gave us a bunch of drift bible shirts to give away w/ purchase.

I didn't know there was an issue w/ the no camera rules. of course they will sue your *** if you use the footage for commercial purposes. hehe.

 

ill be there, gotta support my shop partner(JTP)

 

wish i could make it but ill be in vegas for my birthday. Hope the pro-am guys kick ***. root for mike essa and his FC. Jaime root for matt powers and cody parkhouse for me

 

word you got it...