The Formula Drift Championship Explained
Entering its second season, Formula Drift Championship, produced and owned by Irvine, Calif.-based Formula Drift, Inc., continues to expand into new markets as the first and only sanctioned and recognized North American professional drifting championship series (sanctioned by SCCA Pro Racing). This high-skilled, high-powered motor sport where drivers intentionally maneuver their cars into well executed, controlled sideways slides at high speeds through a marked course, has more than 30 professional drivers competing in all six competitions this year. A well established sport in Japan for more than a decade, Formula Drift, Inc. and its sister company Slipstream Global Marketing, Inc. had the vision and were instrumental in bringing the first official competition to the United States in 2003 at Irwindale Speedway. The unanticipated fan interest led to the rapid formation of the first ever, sanctioned and recognized drifting circuit, Formula Drift, which had its roots firmly grounded in Southern California, a hotbed for incoming Japanese-influence automotive trends. An important part of the program involves community outreach. Drivers and Formula D serve as the ambassador for the sport of drifting bringing exhibitions to traditional or mainstream motor sports events across the country which have included: Bridgestone Monterey Grand Prix/Champ Car Race, USAC, NASCAR Busch North & Featherlite Southwest and the SPEED World Challenge, among others.
In addition another 100-200 local team drivers will join in local markets to test their skills and techniques with the pros. Judged on execution and style, rather than who finishes the course in the fastest time, Drifting is a guaranteed crowd pleaser, and is often compared to the freestyle nature of skateboarding and motocross.
Drivers and Formula Drift also serves as ambassadors for the sport of drifting bringing exhibitions to traditional or mainstream motor sports events across the country which have included: Bridgestone Monterey Grand Prix/Champ Car Race, USAC, NASCAR Busch North & Featherlite Southwest and the SPEED World Challenge, among others.
More Formula Drift Fast Facts
Formula D has the largest number of tire manufactures involved that any other motorsport series in the world. First drifting championship to be featured in a major video game with title sponsor EA Games First drifting championships to be sponsored by non-endemic companies including EA Games and Circuit City First drifting championship to have works teams (auto maker supported).
C4TC will have a booth at all Formula D events starting April, 2007 where, for $1.00, spectators will be able to enter the raffle for a chance to win a specially modified Nissan 240SX...
Las Vegas, NV, November 1, 2006 – Formula D has announced its partnership with the automotive charity, Cars 4 the Cause (C4TC). C4TC will have a booth at all Formula D events starting April, 2007 where, for $1.00, spectators will be able to enter the raffle for a chance to win a specially modified Nissan 240SX valued at $65,000. All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS.(GYCA)
"AIDS is having such a negative effect on young lives," said Program Director, Roberto Trinidad. "We felt, since so many young people attend Formula D events, what better way was there to reach them with a message about a disease which affects our demographic so disproportionately while showing everyone that young people in the automotive industry care about what's going on around us enough to do something about it? It's a chance to fight one of the most devastating diseases of our time with the extra bonus of possibly winning a really hot car. Why not get involved?"
"Cars 4 the Cause support to young people working to end HIV and AIDS in their communities is an investment in the future of the world. Many people think that the AIDS crisis is over, when in fact over 6,000 young people are infected every single day by a preventable, treatable disease. As it destroys families, communities, and national economies, AIDS is something we can no longer choose to ignore." said program coordinator for (GYCA) Joya Banerjee.
The C4TC winning ticket will be drawn in October and the winner will be flown to the 2007 SEMA Show where he or she will be presented with the ultra-modified 240SX. The goal is to raise $250,000 for AIDS awareness. If Formula D will not be visiting a city near you, you can support youth AIDS awareness by entering online at www.cars4thecause.org. The purchase of a ticket automatically enters you into the raffle.
To get involved contact Roberto Trinidad 404-386-9485 roberto.trinidad@cars4thecause.org
About Formula D Drifting is a high-skill extreme motorsport where drivers slide their cars sideways at high speeds through a marked course. In 2003 the Formula Drift organization was created to bring the sport to American audiences; this year its Formula D championship series featured more than 50 professional drivers competing in seven events across the country. Formula D is the category leader for American drifting.
About Global Youth Coalition for HIV/AIDS GYCA is a youth-led, UNAIDS and UNFPA-supported alliance of 2500 young leaders and adult allies working in 100 countries worldwide. GYCA was initiated by young participants of the Barcelona and Bangkok International AIDS Conferences in 2002 and 2004, and continues to create opportunities for meaningful participation for young people all over the world.
About Cars 4 The Cause C4TC is a new model that was created to allow young people to give to charity and be part of a larger picture. Most youth we talk to these days say “they don’t give to charity because it doesn’t make a difference.” Cars 4 the Cause strives to let all youth participate in a high stakes vehicle raffle to raise monies for a cause that effects the youth.
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