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  • FORMULA D "IRWINDALE" October 16th - 17th 2009

    Formula DRIFT Round 7: Judgment Day Tickets On-Sale Now;
    Features and Entertainment Announced

    Long Beach, Calif. – September 3, 2009 – Formula DRIFT heads into the final event of the 2009 season at the Toyota Speedway at Irwindale with reserved tickets on-sale now. Round 7: Judgment Day on October 16-17 to feature the Formula DRIFT Championship finale, Pro-Am competition, Jtuned Auto Gallery, Famous Stars and Straps stunt bike team demo, and a performance by the Far East Movement.

    “With the Formula DRIFT Championship on the line, the stage is set for a very exciting finale,” said Ryan Sage, Vice President of Marketing and Co-Founder of Formula DRIFT. “On top of witnessing a new champion being crowned we have added additional features to the event weekend to provide fans with a complete entertainment experience.”

    Round 7: Judgment Day will feature the battle for the Formula DRIFT Championship and with the Championship still up for grabs the drivers will be sure to put on another exciting show, but only one can be crowned Champion. The Tires.com Triple Crown bonus prize will be determined at this the 3rd of 3 events. Chris Forsberg in the NOS Energy / Maxxis Tires Nissan 350Z leads the point standings for both the Championship and Tires.com Triple Crown and sets his sights to be the first driver in history to win both in the same season.

    To add to the action packed weekend the event will feature the Formula DRIFT Pro-Am competition with top regional and amateur drifters competing for their professional license and a chance prove themselves at the legendary “House of Drift.” Fans can meet the stars of Formula DRIFT during the fan autograph session. The Jtuned Auto Gallery car show will feature the hottest show cars in the industry. Fans will be treated to a stunt bike demonstration by the Famous Stars and Straps team featuring Warren James, Crow, and J-Beats. The event will also feature a performance by “Far East Movement” known for their hit single, “Girls on the Dancefloor.”

    The main event will feature an all reserved seating ticket and 2-day ticket packages are available starting at $30. Reserved seating will give fans a chance to save their seat for the entire main event day without worrying about losing their seat and additionally fans can choose the section and specific seat that they would like to sit in when purchasing their ticket online in advance. Reserved seats are first come first served with tickets selling out quickly. A special limited VIP Ticket package is also available. Online tickets can be purchased on the Formula DRIFT website

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    my first time going to this event iknow its gana be koo im excited cant wait to see these car getting sideways ive always wanted to go to one of these events ive been into drifting for a wile but never had any money to go im a student paying for college i love the drifting scene if i get the tickets i know im going to have a good time anything with cars going fast is a good time my home boy always tells me about how these events are but i have never been to any drifting compititions he tells me how it is tires burning tire rubber hitting your face as the cars slide by the crowd going crazy hopefully meeting the drivers and the girls so i want to experience it first hand and have a good time and take a break from school and work. im crossing my fingers! this would be a dream come true for me.
    Last edited by marcobleedsblue; 09-09-2009, 09:17 PM. Reason: wanted to add more

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    • #3
      The main event takes place in 1 month (Oct. 17th)

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      • #4
        The drivers list "might" be out by this week or early next week

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        • #5
          This event starts in less than 3 Weeks

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          • #6
            the drivers list should be up by today

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            • #7
              Reminder, this event takes place in less than 2 weeks

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                Schedule of Events

                Friday October 16, 2009 (No Video Permitted w/o Approval)

                10:00 AM – 8:00 PM - Will Call (Will Call)
                10:00 AM – 10:00 PM - VENUE OPEN (Credential Holders Only) (Venue)
                10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Set-Up: Vendors/Sponsors/Teams (Venue)
                2:00 PM – 10:00 PM - GATES OPEN TO PUBLIC (Venue)
                2:00 PM – 2:30 PM - FD: Driver’s Meeting (Driver’s Tent)
                2:30 PM – 3:00 PM - Media: Mandatory Meeting for All Photo Credentials (Media Tent)
                3:00 PM – 4:00 PM - FD: OPEN PRACTICE #1 (Track)
                4:00 PM – 5:00 PM - FD: OPEN PRACTICE #2 (Track)
                5:00 PM – 7:30 PM - FD: Qualifying (Track)
                7:30 PM – 7:40 PM - Famous Stars and Strap Stunt Bike Demo (Track)
                7:45 PM – 8:00 PM - FD: All Driver’s Meeting / Qualifying Results (Driver’s Tent)
                8:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Pro-AM: Qualifying (Track)
                8:00 PM – 9:00 PM - FD: Driver Autograph Session (Paddock)
                9:00 PM – 9:30 PM - Pro-AM: Driver’s Meeting / Qualifying Results (Driver’s Tent)
                9:00 PM – 10:00 PM - FD: Open Practice – Top 32 (Track)


                Saturday October 17, 2009 – Main Event (No Video Permitted w/o Approval)

                10:00 AM – 8:00 PM - Will Call (Will Call)
                10:00 AM – 10:00 PM - VENUE OPEN (Venue)
                1:00 PM – 1:30 PM - FD: Top 32 Driver’s Meeting (Driver’s Tent)
                1:30 PM – 2:00 PM - Media: Mandatory Meeting for All Photo Credentials (Media Tent)
                2:00 PM – 10:00 PM - GATES OPEN TO PUBLIC (Venue)
                2:00 PM – 3:00 PM - Open Practice – Top 32 (Track)
                3:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Pro-AM: Top 8 Competition (Track)
                4:00 PM – 6:00 PM - FD: MAIN COMPETITION – Round of 32 (Track)
                6:00 PM – 6:10 PM - Famous Stars and Straps Stunt Bike Demo (Track)
                6:15 PM – 7:30 PM - Half-Time Break (Venue)
                6:00 PM – 6:50 PM - Need for Speed: Shift Contest (Podium)
                6:20 PM – 6:50 PM - Jtuned Auto Gallery Awards Ceremony Cooper (Stage)
                6:50 PM – 7:20 PM - Far East Movement Performance Cooper (Stage)
                7:30 PM – 8:00 PM - Opening Ceremonies / National Anthem (Track)
                8:00 PM - FD: MAIN COMPETITION: Round of 16 to Finals (Track)
                10:00 PM - FD: Trophy Ceremony (Podium)

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                • #9
                  Getting so PUMPED for this event!
                  It's gonna be amazing!!!!
                  The drifting/driving, the crowd, the FMS stunt bike demo, Far East Movement for the fans...Of course the International drivers attending as well!
                  It has the making of being one of the best drift events EVER!!!

                  Let's see Irwindale and So Cal!
                  SEND IT!

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                  • #10
                    Reminder,

                    This event takes place in less than 9 days.

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                    • #11

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                      • #12
                        This going to be fun to watch!

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                        • #13
                          Cant wait!!!

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                            • #15
                              Reminder,

                              This event starts TOMORROW


                              Schedule of Events

                              Friday October 16, 2009 (No Video Permitted w/o Approval)

                              10:00 AM – 8:00 PM - Will Call (Will Call)
                              10:00 AM – 10:00 PM - VENUE OPEN (Credential Holders Only) (Venue)
                              10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Set-Up: Vendors/Sponsors/Teams (Venue)
                              2:00 PM – 10:00 PM - GATES OPEN TO PUBLIC (Venue)
                              2:00 PM – 2:30 PM - FD: Driver’s Meeting (Driver’s Tent)
                              2:30 PM – 3:00 PM - Media: Mandatory Meeting for All Photo Credentials (Media Tent)
                              3:00 PM – 4:00 PM - FD: OPEN PRACTICE #1 (Track)
                              4:00 PM – 5:00 PM - FD: OPEN PRACTICE #2 (Track)
                              5:00 PM – 7:30 PM - FD: Qualifying (Track)
                              7:30 PM – 7:40 PM - Famous Stars and Strap Stunt Bike Demo (Track)
                              7:45 PM – 8:00 PM - FD: All Driver’s Meeting / Qualifying Results (Driver’s Tent)
                              8:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Pro-AM: Qualifying (Track)
                              8:00 PM – 9:00 PM - FD: Driver Autograph Session (Paddock)
                              9:00 PM – 9:30 PM - Pro-AM: Driver’s Meeting / Qualifying Results (Driver’s Tent)
                              9:00 PM – 10:00 PM - FD: Open Practice – Top 32 (Track)


                              Saturday October 17, 2009 – Main Event (No Video Permitted w/o Approval)

                              10:00 AM – 8:00 PM - Will Call (Will Call)
                              10:00 AM – 10:00 PM - VENUE OPEN (Venue)
                              1:00 PM – 1:30 PM - FD: Top 32 Driver’s Meeting (Driver’s Tent)
                              1:30 PM – 2:00 PM - Media: Mandatory Meeting for All Photo Credentials (Media Tent)
                              2:00 PM – 10:00 PM - GATES OPEN TO PUBLIC (Venue)
                              2:00 PM – 3:00 PM - Open Practice – Top 32 (Track)
                              3:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Pro-AM: Top 8 Competition (Track)
                              4:00 PM – 6:00 PM - FD: MAIN COMPETITION – Round of 32 (Track)
                              6:00 PM – 6:10 PM - Famous Stars and Straps Stunt Bike Demo (Track)
                              6:15 PM – 7:30 PM - Half-Time Break (Venue)
                              6:00 PM – 6:50 PM - Need for Speed: Shift Contest (Podium)
                              6:20 PM – 6:50 PM - Jtuned Auto Gallery Awards Ceremony Cooper (Stage)
                              6:50 PM – 7:20 PM - Far East Movement Performance Cooper (Stage)
                              7:30 PM – 8:00 PM - Opening Ceremonies / National Anthem (Track)
                              8:00 PM - FD: MAIN COMPETITION: Round of 16 to Finals (Track)
                              10:00 PM - FD: Trophy Ceremony (Podium)

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