Formula Drift Update (Long Beach, CA) Nov 15-16

[AZhitman]

The Red Bull Drifting World Championships Announces Preliminary International Invitees

Long Beach, Calif. – September 8, 2008 – The Red Bull Drifting World Championships has invited the top drivers in the world to compete for the largest prize purse in drifting history. 32 drivers from 12 nations will battle to become the first ever World Champion on November 15-16.

Invitations have been sent to the top drifting organizations in the world including Pro Drift European Series, Drift Australia, European Drift Championship, Drift Mania Canadian Championship, Nordic Drifting Championship, Formula DRIFT Singapore, and D1 Grand Prix. The top 16 in Formula DRIFT Championship points at the end of the season will also receive an invitation to participate.

“We have invited the best drifters in the world to compete at the Red Bull Drifting World Championships,” says Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “Current and past champions from the top series in the world will have the chance to show who is the world’s best drifter.

The list of invited drivers as of September 8, 2008. The list may change as confirmations and standings will change leading up to the event. A list of alternates have also been created.

1. Hubinette2. Foust3. Yoshihara4. Millen5. Forsberg6. Takatori7. Tuerck8. McNamara9. Grunewald10. Nishida11. Miki12. Gittin, Jr.13. Verdier14. Gushi15. Mohan16. Hayashida17. D1 New Zealand 2008 Champion18. Drift Mania Canadian Championship 2008 Champion19. Drift Australia 2008 Champion 20. Drift Australia 2008 Runner-up21. European Drifting Championship 2008 Champion22. Tengku Djan 2008 Podium23. Mike Whiddet 2008 Podium24. Pro Drift Winner 2008 Champion25. Pro Drift Runner-up 2008 Runner-up26. Fredric Aasbo27. D1GP Past Champion28. D1GP Past Champion29. D1GP Past Champion30. D1GP Past Champion31. D1GP Past Champion32. D1GP 2008 Champion The Red Bull Drifting World Championship will take place on November 15 -16 in Long Beach, CA. More information to follow including the official announcement of the unique venue, ticket availability, and the official drivers list.

[Joe]

guess the rumor of 1 amateur spot was a lie lol

[shmex]

Oh damn, this is gonna be sweeeeet. Glad I live near LBC.....too bad D1 couldn't have the world champ series and usa vs. Japan. That was freakin sweet last year.

[adrianfromthecastle]

I'm sooo looking forward to this...

Greg, Nico should have a booth set up there!

[shmex]

I concur with adrian.....NICO BOOTH!!!!

[sweetcarz02]

guess the rumor of 1 amateur spot was a lie lol

I cannot say I heard that one but this event definitly has me pumped! This event at Terminal Island will be intense.