Drifting
Formula DRIFT Announces Official Driver List for Inaugural Formula DRIFT UAE Invitational Competition
Long Beach, Calif. – January 19, 2011 – Formula DRIFT has announced the official entry list for the Inaugural Formula Drift UAE Invitational Competition at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on February 25, 2011. A diverse selection of the top drivers from around the globe will showcase world-class drifting to the Middle East. The official roster of drivers include: past Scandinavian champion, Fredric Aasbo, 2009 Formula DRIFT champion, Chris Forsberg, 2-time Formula DRIFT champion and 3-time X-Games Gold Medalist Tanner Foust, top ranking driver, Ryan Tuerck, past New Zealand champion and Formula DRIFT USA & Asia competitor, Mike Whiddett, Formula DRIFT veteran Daijiro Yoshihara and Formula Drift regulars Ken Gushi, and Michael Essa along with Tony Brakohiapa as the alternate driver. “Formula DRIFT is dedicated to providing the best drifting action to fans everywhere,” said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “We are proud to showcase the best drivers from around the world to an international audience in Abu Dhabi at what is probably the most spectacular racing facility in the world.”
Formula DRIFT Cars loaded up for Abu Dhabi
Formula DRIFT Drivers: Chris Forsberg (350z), Daijiro Yoshihara (350z), Tanner Foust (Scion tC), Michael Essa (BMW 350R), Mike Whiddett (Mazda RX-8), and Tony Brakohiapa (Ford Mustang) brought there cars, tires, and equipment down to Long Beach as we prepare to load the cars for the long journey to Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, which will be held at the end of February.
2011 XDC Events Schedule
February 19 REMIX Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA
March 11-12 XDC West/REMIX Irwindale Speedway, Irwindale, CA
April 22-23 XDC West/ REMIX Firebird Raceway, Chandler, AZ
May 14-15 XDC East/REMIX Central Florida Racing Complex, Orlando, FL
June 17-18 XDC East/REMIX Summit Point Raceway, Summit Point, WV
July 2-3 XDC East/REMIX Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, NC
August 5-6 XDCWest/REMIX Pacific Grand Prix, Seattle, WA
September 4-5 XDC International Saint Eustache Autodrome, Montreal, QC
September 23-24 XDC Finale/REMIX Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, TX
October 8 REMIX VIRginia International Racway, Alton, VA
October 15 REMIX Firebird Raceway, Chandler, AZ
December 10 REMIX Blaisdell Expo Center, Honolulu, HI
Ken Block's DC France Gymkhana demo and Quik Pro beach party
In the week before Rally France, Ken Block visits the Quiksilver Pro Surf contest in Hossegor for a kart track demo and the European premiere of Gymkhana THREE at the DC/Quiksilver beach party.
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