The new standards will allow teams to build to a common set of rules, making it much easier for competitors to use the same car across multiple events and enabling the sport's growth. The FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved the sports’ first-ever common vehicle standards for drifting cars following a proposal from the FIA Drifting Commission. The standards represent a … [Read more...] about FIA Approves Drifting Vehicle Regulations
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Myrtle Beach Drift
On July 27th , M.B. Drift opened its gates at the coolest venue that has ever been used to host an amateur drifting event and car show, an abandoned amusement park. The organizers of the event are drifters themselves, so they formed the schedule around giving the drivers the most seat time possible. Drifting started at 11am and didn’t end until it got dark enough to call it q … [Read more...] about Myrtle Beach Drift
Drift Indy: No Star Bash
Unless you live under a rock, if you’re a drifting enthusiast you will have undoubtedly heard of Drift Indy’s No Star Bash. However, if you didn’t know, No Star Bash is Drift Indy’s two day summer shindig featuring a packed grid, loud music, hot dog eating contests, the occasional water balloon fight and of course, a little drifting. Drift Indy, based obviously in Indiana … [Read more...] about Drift Indy: No Star Bash
East10drift at Zmax Raceway
You see it in articles, in movies, in journals, in random media posts, the description of family when it comes to racing events. The truth it, there really is an oddly special bond between all drivers and of course all the enthusiasts. It is a cycle of revolving fates. The enthusiast eventually becomes a driver, the driver eventually returns back to an enthusiast when he or she … [Read more...] about East10drift at Zmax Raceway
Formula Drift – Road Atlanta Event Coverage
Formula Drift Atlanta never disappoints, and this weekend was no exception. From Pro 2 putting on one of the best rounds yet, and Pro 1 racing in the red mud that Georgia is known for, it was a challenging weekend for everyone involved. No matter though, the crowds still showed up, the drivers kept pushing, and the cars kept chugging along as the rally cross style conditions … [Read more...] about Formula Drift – Road Atlanta Event Coverage
Myrtle Beach Drift – Round #2 Event Coverage
Another Spectacular event at Myrtle Beach Speedway! Saturday May 4th brought some killer action during Round 2 of the MB Drift Small Tire Series this 2019 season. This round welcomed MB Drift OG Tommy Ferrence as guest judge. Tommy, Joe Love, & Nate Roberts had their hands full as roughly 32 cars in attendance on Saturday. Over 40 cars on Sunday for the Open Practice day. … [Read more...] about Myrtle Beach Drift – Round #2 Event Coverage
“The Family Drifter” – Taylor Williams 2015 Mustang at East10Drift NSS Event
Taylor Williams is 25 years old from Weaver Alabama. He bought his 2015 mustang a little over a year ago. When he first had the car he took it to the dragstrip often but soon became board with running the car in a straight line. He was looking for something more exciting and challenging to do with his Mustang and about a year ago he took the car to his first drift event to see … [Read more...] about “The Family Drifter” – Taylor Williams 2015 Mustang at East10Drift NSS Event
Drift & Grip 2 – Lanier RacePlex
Writing and Photos by: Jonathon Baron While in Georgia, it is always a pleasure to stop by Lanier Raceplex in Braselton, Ga. This track hosts endurance karting races and drifting events throughout the year. This weekend they hosted iTrack “Drift and Grip” on Friday night. The entrance cost to watch the event is only $10 and lasts about five hours. There is beer, food, and a t … [Read more...] about Drift & Grip 2 – Lanier RacePlex
Too Many Volts! Travis Reeder forced to compete with his Nissan S13 in Long Beach, CA
As most of you that follow formula drift have found out, Napoleon Motorsports was indeed denied the ability to run on track with their new all electric EL1 Camaro. The Long Beach regulatory body did not allow electric and gas powered vehicles to race on track during the same race. The fire department found it to be too big of a fire risk to the drivers, and to the spectators … [Read more...] about Too Many Volts! Travis Reeder forced to compete with his Nissan S13 in Long Beach, CA
Odi Bakchis wins Formula Drift Round 1
The driving was intense in the final battle at Long Beach, California Forest Wang vs. Odi Bakchis. The two drivers gave it their all and went all out, This win for Odi was special as the driver of the Falken Tire / Feal suspension Nissan S14 had not stood on the winners podium since 2017. Formula Drift is a series Judged on execution and style, rather than who finishes the … [Read more...] about Odi Bakchis wins Formula Drift Round 1