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ericcastro · 02-12-2008, 05:57 PM

just received this in my email.
pretty lame IMO

D1 GRAND PRIX ANNOUNCES THE CANCELATION OF 2008 POINTS SERIES

TORRANCE, CA (February 10, 2008) - D1 Grand Prix USA has announced the cancellation of 2008 point series events.

Due to issues and timing from the Japan series, the D1 Grand Prix USA series is being cancelled for the 2008 year. After a successful championship event last November at Irwindale Speedway, we vigorously attempted to launch the 2008 U.S. series but have been unable to due to Japan ’s delay on decisions and their focus on the Japan series. Our goal is to continue elevating and expanding the drift culture to the world. But at this time the official word from Japan is to focus on the Japan series for 2008.

It has been formally decided not to hold an event series in the U.S. but the "All Star World Championship" in November at Irwindale speedway is still scheduled to take place.

D1 Grand Prix apologizes for the series cancellation in the U.S. and plans to return the series next year.

Thank you D1 Fans.

###

240love^_^ · 02-12-2008, 05:59 PM

Awww...
That sucks!

89singlecamnoob · 02-12-2008, 06:01 PM

GAAAAAAAY

seriously, that's no good

wanganwonder · 02-12-2008, 06:05 PM

lol poor ed johnson

vodka2 · 02-12-2008, 06:26 PM

fanboys owned.

S13_Nightkid · 02-12-2008, 06:30 PM

wtf. my only reason to visit cali is gone. lol

Teddy · 02-12-2008, 06:30 PM

Damn, less work for me.

02-12-2008, 06:36 PM

i heard about this... its also because of our economy... alot of drivers are loosing sponsors from what i heard, I heard something that dunlop is done with sponsoring any1. I dont know if that is true or not.

s13.dark1 · 02-12-2008, 06:36 PM

noo!!!! sh!t i was eagrly waiting this next years rounds.. .. o well formula D is going to have alot of new entries

Suk02Si · 02-12-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by S13_Nightkid

wtf. my only reason to visit cali is gone. lol

They're still going to have their World All Stars event.

mike_0678 · 02-12-2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suk02Si

They're still going to have their World All Stars event.

Its a hell of a world series allstar event when none of the drivers from the U.S. are going to compete. It's like the MLB going to japan to have the world series. "Hey this is the world series......that you can't compete in....because your not in America"

TheArkitekt · 02-12-2008, 07:01 PM

i assume this includes the exhibition matches like vegas?

Flipzide · 02-12-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike_0678

Its a hell of a world series allstar event when none of the drivers from the U.S. are going to compete. It's like the MLB going to japan to have the world series. "Hey this is the world series......that you can't compete in....because your not in America"

The thing is... US drivers do compete along with driver's from other nations (Malaysia and UK immediately come to mind).

***dorkidori_s13*** · 02-12-2008, 07:10 PM

damn it...i was hoping to do some hard parking as a vendor with my car there and a booth this year to sell dorkidori shirts....DAMN YOUUUSSS!!!

:P

ericcastro · 02-12-2008, 08:03 PM

Im just bummed because I prefer the "level" of drift that D1 brings in comparison to FD. It's just more technical.

I always say D1 is like Rallye, and Formula D is like Nascar

sildrift86 · 02-12-2008, 08:08 PM

that fukn sucks balls!

cxlo8331 · 02-12-2008, 10:41 PM

Dammit. Very dissapointing. Formula D is a poor sustitute for D1. At least there's the All Star Event. It better be a 2 day event w/ exhibitions on 1 day and competition the next. It should start earlier too. And they should open the gates earlier.
None of this stand in line for TWO HOURS waiting for the gates to open BS.
- BEING ABLE TO WATCH THEM PRACTICE FROM THE GRANDSTANDS IS HALF THE FUN!!!

ALEXTHESUS*PECT · 02-12-2008, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [email protected]

i heard about this... its also because of our economy... alot of drivers are loosing sponsors from what i heard, I heard something that dunlop is done with sponsoring any1. I dont know if that is true or not.

plus the fans don't come and support like they used to in 2003-2005. irwindale used to be packed full in the stands, no parking in the parking lot, i mean it was a mad house. peeps showing up 5 hours early to get in line to buy tickets at the door, and parking almost a mile away and walk back to watch.

if it went anywhere else in america it would sell out no problem, but here in so cal the fans are starting to die out. i think this is happening for two reasons:
1. we have more driving events in soc al almost every weekend, so even though we can all appreciate their skill and hard work, alot of us would rather be out driving then sitting and watching!

2. alot of peeps liked drifting in 2003 cuz it was the new cool thing for alot of peeps. some tried it and failed, some just got disinterested and no longer follow the sport. so all in all there is a huge drop in fan presence at the speedway during events.

if there is not fan support why would they go through all the trouble of sending cars and teams over here for 5 days?

BlueKpS13 · 02-12-2008, 10:58 PM

Thats bullshit i was really looking forward to seeing another event in Washington, last year was the first year they were ever in the state it was awesome

SUPERSTAR · 02-12-2008, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [email protected]

i heard about this... its also because of our economy... alot of drivers are loosing sponsors from what i heard, I heard something that dunlop is done with sponsoring any1. I dont know if that is true or not.

Not a 100% yet, But they are holding back on sponsoring DRIFTERS or DRIFT events. They were expecting more support and higher unit sales.
So for now most of it is on hold....for DUNLOP.

This sucks!!!!

andmattsayd · 02-12-2008, 11:09 PM

awwhhh what a bummer!!!!

worangejuice · 02-12-2008, 11:11 PM

okay WOW, but I still have a question, what the hell happened to Kazaama?

Flipzide · 02-12-2008, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worangejuice

okay WOW, but I still have a question, what the hell happened to Kazaama?

From what I've seen from scanning around. It mainly has to do with "politics" within the business. I believe he's in MSC with Orido and Taniguchi now

Donesyboy · 02-12-2008, 11:19 PM

owwwwwwww.....thats pretty harsh

sideview_180sx · 02-12-2008, 11:20 PM

if you aren't a competitor don't worry about it. Just Drift/ASB and other events to attend to.

flclsteve · 02-12-2008, 11:34 PM

when i went to d1 it was PACKED with people i assume they would be making some money at least

alindeman1989 · 02-12-2008, 11:37 PM

O wtf. I have no reason to live in cali now haha.

hotlavaflow · 02-12-2008, 11:45 PM

Damn well I know I have to go to Cali this year then. This really fkn sucks.

turboboost12004 · 02-12-2008, 11:51 PM

i also hear that the peeps running the show here for d1usa are doing such a crappy job........

Teddy · 02-13-2008, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALEXTHESUS*PECT

plus the fans don't come and support like they used to in 2003-2005. irwindale used to be packed full in the stands, no parking in the parking lot, i mean it was a mad house. peeps showing up 5 hours early to get in line to buy tickets at the door, and parking almost a mile away and walk back to watch.

if it went anywhere else in america it would sell out no problem, but here in so cal the fans are starting to die out. i think this is happening for two reasons:
1. we have more driving events in soc al almost every weekend, so even though we can all appreciate their skill and hard work, alot of us would rather be out driving then sitting and watching!

2. alot of peeps liked drifting in 2003 cuz it was the new cool thing for alot of peeps. some tried it and failed, some just got disinterested and no longer follow the sport. so all in all there is a huge drop in fan presence at the speedway during events.

if there is not fan support why would they go through all the trouble of sending cars and teams over here for 5 days?

You are spot on IMO. Plus the fact that in 2003, it was a new concept to a lot of people, and in turn it was amazingly impressive. After a few years, drifting the bank of Irwindale at 98mph becomes an expectation, and people lose interest because it is the same thing everytime.

02-12-2008, 05:57 PM	#1
ericcastro Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollywood Age: 44 Posts: 7,031 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: ericcastro Feedback Score: 7 reviews	2008 USA D1GP cancelled just received this in my email. pretty lame IMO D1 GRAND PRIX ANNOUNCES THE CANCELATION OF 2008 POINTS SERIES TORRANCE, CA (February 10, 2008) - D1 Grand Prix USA has announced the cancellation of 2008 point series events. Due to issues and timing from the Japan series, the D1 Grand Prix USA series is being cancelled for the 2008 year. After a successful championship event last November at Irwindale Speedway, we vigorously attempted to launch the 2008 U.S. series but have been unable to due to Japan ’s delay on decisions and their focus on the Japan series. Our goal is to continue elevating and expanding the drift culture to the world. But at this time the official word from Japan is to focus on the Japan series for 2008. It has been formally decided not to hold an event series in the U.S. but the "All Star World Championship" in November at Irwindale speedway is still scheduled to take place. D1 Grand Prix apologizes for the series cancellation in the U.S. and plans to return the series next year. Thank you D1 Fans. ###

02-12-2008, 06:01 PM	#3
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cxlo8331 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Feasting on the flesh of the guilty, and drinking the blood of the innocent (714) Posts: 1,751 Trader Rating: (17) Rides Gallery: cxlo8331 Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Dammit. Very dissapointing. Formula D is a poor sustitute for D1. At least there's the All Star Event. It better be a 2 day event w/ exhibitions on 1 day and competition the next. It should start earlier too. And they should open the gates earlier. None of this stand in line for TWO HOURS waiting for the gates to open BS. - BEING ABLE TO WATCH THEM PRACTICE FROM THE GRANDSTANDS IS HALF THE FUN!!! __________________ -Carlo

02-12-2008, 05:59 PM	#2
240love^_^ Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 805~626~562~714~818~310~831 Posts: 621 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Awww... That sucks!

02-12-2008, 06:05 PM	#4
wanganwonder Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 630 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lol poor ed johnson

02-12-2008, 06:26 PM	#5
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02-12-2008, 06:30 PM	#6
S13_Nightkid Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 351 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wtf. my only reason to visit cali is gone. lol

02-12-2008, 06:36 PM	#8
used240sxparts Guest Posts: n/a	i heard about this... its also because of our economy... alot of drivers are loosing sponsors from what i heard, I heard something that dunlop is done with sponsoring any1. I dont know if that is true or not.

02-12-2008, 06:36 PM	#9
s13.dark1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oakland Posts: 297 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	noo!!!! sh!t i was eagrly waiting this next years rounds.. .. o well formula D is going to have alot of new entries

02-12-2008, 07:01 PM	#12
TheArkitekt Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: merika...fuck yeah Posts: 296 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i assume this includes the exhibition matches like vegas?

02-12-2008, 08:03 PM	#15
ericcastro Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollywood Age: 44 Posts: 7,031 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: ericcastro Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Im just bummed because I prefer the "level" of drift that D1 brings in comparison to FD. It's just more technical. I always say D1 is like Rallye, and Formula D is like Nascar

02-12-2008, 08:08 PM	#16
sildrift86 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Age: 35 Posts: 195 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	that fukn sucks balls!

02-12-2008, 10:58 PM	#19
BlueKpS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wa Age: 31 Posts: 287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thats bullshit i was really looking forward to seeing another event in Washington, last year was the first year they were ever in the state it was awesome

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andmattsayd Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stranded Age: 31 Posts: 1,146 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	awwhhh what a bummer!!!!

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