It All Comes Down to the TITLE FIGHT 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 will be decided at this final event of the season and drivers will 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.

Last year current champion Chris Forsberg took home both the championship and Tires.com Triple Crown bonus award at this event, but it was a close call as Ryan Tuerck took the event victory and came in second place overall by a mere 6 points. Tyler McQuarrie came in second at the event and secured his third place finish for the season. This year, watch as the drivers go all out and put it all on the line one last time for a chance to become the new Formula DRIFT champion.

Schedule of Events

Thursday October 7, 2010

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Will Call (Venue)
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM - MEDIA: Optional Check-in for All PHOTO Credentials (Media Area)
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM - FD: Practice (Track)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM - PRO/AM: Practice (Track)

Friday October 8, 2010

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM - Will Call (Will Call Tent)
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM - PRO/AM: Drivers’ Meeting (Driver's Area)
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM - PRO/AM: Open Practice (Track)
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM - GATES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Venue)
1:00 AM – 1:30 PM - FD: Drivers’ Meeting (Driver's Area)
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM - MEDIA: Mandatory Meeting for All PHOTO Credentials (Media Area)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM - FD: OPEN PRACTICE: Session #1 (Track)
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM - FD: OPEN PRACTICE: Session #2 (Track)
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM - FD: QUALIFYING All Drivers, reverse ranking (Track)
6:45 PM - 7:00 PM - FD: Drivers’ Meeting / Qualifying Results (Driver's Area)
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Driver Autograph Session (Paddock)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM - PRO/AM: Qualifying (Track)
9:00 PM – 9:30 PM - PRO/AM: Drivers’ Meeting / Qualifying Results (Driver's Area)
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM - FD: OPEN PRACTICE: Top 32 (Track)

Saturday October 9, 2010 (No Video Permitted w/o Approval)

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM - Will Call (Venue)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM - PRO/AM: Practice (Track)
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM - MEDIA: Mandatory Meeting for All PHOTO Credential (Media Area)
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM - GATES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Venue)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM - FD: OPEN PRACTICE: Top 32 (Track)
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM - PRO/AM: Main Competition – Round of 16 to Finals (Track)
4:00 PM – 5:45 PM - MAIN COMPETITION: Round of 32 (Track)
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM - "Half-time" Break (Venue)
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM - Opening Ceremonies / National Anthem (Track)
8:00 PM - MAIN COMPETITION: Round of 16 to Finals (Track)
10:00 PM – 10:30 PM - Trophy Ceremony (Podium)

*Schedule is flexible and subject to change

2-DAY TICKETS
Main Event Ticket
VIP Ticket

 

Updated with schedule

 

Yo what up, C? Looks like a cool event.

 

I was at round 1 in Long Beach it was definately a good time, to bad I can't make this one.

 

im pretty sure ill be going. i went to long beach this year, and went to the irwindale one last year, lots of fun. I had one question while looking at the seating chart, which seating section would be the best for being in the middle of the action?

 

this weekend