Formula DRIFT kicks-off the 8th championship 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 Formula 1, IndyCar, American Le Mans Series, The Toyota Pro/Celebrity race, and now Formula DRIFT.

2011 will be Formula DRIFT's 6th consecutive year at the famous Street Course. The expanded 2-day event will again be one week prior to the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Utilizing Turns 9, 10, and 11 of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course, Formula DRIFT slides its way on one of two actual street course utilized for professional drifting; the other is the Formula DRIFT Asia event which is held on Singapore's F1 Street Course. 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.

This event also features: the new Slammed Society Car Show presented by Fatlace, a huge vendor village, tons of giveaways from sponsors, driver autograph session, 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 2011 Championship season in style with new cars, new drivers, and all the sideways excitement that Formula DRIFT is known for. Champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. will be back to defend his title against all competitors including Ryan Tuerck, Dai Yoshihara, Chris Forsberg, Rhys Millen, and the rest of the talented pool of drivers.

Don't miss out on the exciting 2011 Formula DRIFT Season Opener on April 8-9!

Box Office Hours: Friday 10am-4pm | Saturday 9am-5pm

2-Day Event Tickets
Saturday Event Ticket
VIP Ticket

Schedule of Events

Friday, April 8, 2010 - Preview Day

10:00 am – Box Office Open – Long Beach Arena Box Office
12:00 am– 3:00 pm – Qualifying - Track
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 9, 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

 

Ill be there! went last year and it was awesome.

 

Sounds like one hell of a plan. Will definitely be there...

 

I will be there on sunday the 9th. Its my Birthday weekend and last years comp. was SICK!!!

 

WetDreamZZZ and any others from San Diego...

If you are heading down and want to roll together, I am down. I am definitely setting some time a side for this one. Let me know!

 

Not that i know of man. I don't really know too many local Z guys. I'm probably just gonna head up there with My GF and a Co-worker.

 

I am surprised there is no codes this year...

 

got vip tickets

 

Hmmm I might be down for a San Diego caravan up to long beach...

 

how much are the VIP tickets?


i might also be down for that.

 

This weekend

 

On my wayy

 

Fun Day, cool to see forsberg in his new 370Z. looked pretty sweet.

 

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that 370z was badass!!

And Matt powers shoulda won lol

 

Ha i know. i wish forsberg won, but Powers did really good he deserved it

 

Totally agree with you...

Powers was super aggressive on every single run he did the dude in the mustang was playing it safe.

 

where's pics from this event?

 

The event was pretty bad ***, although Matt Powers should of won. Stupid Stangs, even Vaughn didn't even qualify.

 

here is a link to speedhunters.com coverage of the event because i'm sure thier pictures are way better than any we took.

Car Show link:
http://speedhunters.com/archive/2011...ong-beach.aspx

Drift Link:
http://speedhunters.com/archive/2011...t-s-yours.aspx