Formula DRIFT kicks-off their 6th season on the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course

The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course has been around since 1977. Highlighted by IndyCar, American Le Mans Series, The Toyota Pro/Celebrity race, Speed GT, and now Formula DRIFT.

Formula DRIFT is now it’s 5th straight year at the famous Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course and has expanded to have their own event one week prior to the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. The annual Team Drift event will follow the following weekend during the Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 16-18.

Utilizing Turns 9, 10, and 11 of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course, Formula DRIFT slides its way on the only actual street course utilized for drifting. With a high-speed entry and very tight spacing between the cars and walls, there is no room for mistakes, making the opening round of the Formula DRIFT season one of the most exciting drift events of the year.

The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course is the only track on the circuit that is held on actual city streets making it a one of a kind event. This event also features: the new Fatlace One of One Showcase car show, a huge vendor village, give-aways, driver autograph sessions, Open Pits to see the cars and stars up close and personal, and much much more!

Round 1: Streets of Long Beach will kick-off the 2010 Professional Championship season in style with new cars, new drivers, and all the sideways excitement that Formula DRIFT is known for. Champion Chris Forsberg will be back to defend his title against all competitors including 2-time champions Tanner Foust and Samuel Hubinette along with Vaughn Gittin Jr., Ryan Tuerck, Tyler McQuarrie, Rhys Millen, and the rest of the talented pool of drivers.

Don’t miss out on the exciting 2010 Formula DRIFT Season Opener on April 9-10!

VIP Tickets - http://www.wantickets.com/affiliates...86&e_id=101239

2-Day (Fri-Sat) - http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B...&minorcatid=25

Saturday - http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B...&minorcatid=25

Schedule of Events

Friday, April 9, 2010 - Preview Day

10:00 am – Box Office Open – Long Beach Arena Box Office
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm– Gates Open to the Public – Venue
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Autograph Signing Session – Formula DRIFT Trailer
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm – Open Practice – Track
5:00 pm – Gates Close to Public

Saturday, April 10, 2010 - Main Event

9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Box Office Open – Long Beach Arena Box Office
10:00 am – Gates Open to the Public - Venue
11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Main Competition: Round of 32 – Track
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – "Half-time" Break – Venue
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm – National Anthem / Opening Ceremonies – Track
2:30 pm – Main Competition: Round of 16 to Finals – Track
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Trophy Ceremony and Closing – Main Paddock
5:00 pm – Box Office Close – Long Beach Arena Box Office
6:00 pm – Gates Close to Public

*SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

 

Im doing the whole grand prix weekend, but wont make it the weekend before, for the drifting competition. They do demos on race weekend as wel.

 

Man I'd love to go, but I'll be in Vegas that weekend. I wish this was on a different weekend

 

I'll be there for the ALMS race, hope to see you there.

 

i go every year. Its religous to me. Usually party it up saturday, watch most of the races then sunday its all about the racing. I like the ALMS, wish they could change their time slot though. Im usually pretty drunk by then waiting for the concert to start lol

 

This should be an interesting event...

 

I was so sun burnt and deaf by the end of the day.

Still fun times though, the Corvette C6R is a MONSTER

 

The sound from that car and the Panoz.... ******* beautiful. I must agree.

 

guys this is the best drift event in SoCal...I had a blast last year.

 

imma be there, im doing the 2 day pass

 

where can i get the best seats if going on Saturday?

 

Turn 10 on the inside of the track grandstand 18 (or near it). You'll be able to see turn 9, turn 10 and the hairpin turn 11. Get there early that area fills fast.

 

anybody know if there is a 2 day VIP pass? cause im planning on going 2 days

 

So it's like 6 bucks more if you want to go for both days?

 

Should i buy tickets from ticketmaster or will i be ok getting them at the box office that day?

 

box office. ticketmaster is a rip because you have to pay an arm and leg for shipping.

 

Should check out pre-event activities that Formula DRIFT has, they do sell pre-sale tickets which can avoid ticket master service fees.

 

Alright cool, ill be there for sure with a couple friends. Really lookin forward to the hellaflush meet too