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ZilviaBot · 11-12-2008, 05:40 PM

11-12-2008 05:58 PM

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Formula Drift event at Irwindale Speedway

Formula Drift first announced the inaugural Red Bull Drifting World Championship back in July, and the final preparations are being made for the event this weekend. The top thirty-two drifters from around the world will slide their way around a specially-built six-turn course including a high-speed entry turn that should have many of the cars in excess of 100 mph. Things will get kicked off tomorrow, Thursday, November 13, with a parade of the competitors' cars and an autograph session in downtown Long Beach. The drivers will hit the track on Saturday for practice and qualifying, and on Sunday they will compete in a knockout-style bracket tournament with the winner taking home the largest purse in drifting history. Full details in the press release after the jump.

Gallery: 2008 Formula Drift at Irwindale Speedway

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gripstr · 11-12-2008, 10:21 PM

Circuit City filed for bankruptcy today, wonder how this will effect formula D.

I guess its Red Bull from here on....

twotoes · 11-13-2008, 07:58 PM

I hardly ever watch drifting unless its in person, but would this be featured on espn or speed? 98% of speed channel is nascar so i hardly watch it anymore so im just wondering.

zaquanh · 11-16-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by twotoes

I hardly ever watch drifting unless its in person, but would this be featured on espn or speed? 98% of speed channel is nascar so i hardly watch it anymore so im just wondering.

it should be on speed , it listed , i have it on tivo

zaquanh · 11-17-2008, 01:20 PM

Episode #8 – 2008 Red Bull Drifting World Championship – Port of Long Beach
Sunday Afternoon 12/21/08 @ 4:00 pm NEW
Monday Overnight 12/22/08 @ 3:00 am
Tuesday Afternoon 12/23/08 @ 2:00 pm

deadpirate · 11-17-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gripstr

Circuit City filed for bankruptcy today, wonder how this will effect formula D.

I guess its Red Bull from here on....

red bull will be sponsoring all formula D events next year. so no more red bull cars ..which is awesome. because there is no chance for "favorites"

11-12-2008, 05:40 PM	#1
ZilviaBot Zilvia.net Bot Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Formula Drift ramping up for Red Bull Drifting World Championship this weekend 11-12-2008 05:58 PM Filed under: Motorsports *Click above for a high-res gallery of the Formula Drift event at Irwindale Speedway* Formula Drift first announced the inaugural Red Bull Drifting World Championship back in July, and the final preparations are being made for the event this weekend. The top thirty-two drifters from around the world will slide their way around a specially-built six-turn course including a high-speed entry turn that should have many of the cars in excess of 100 mph. Things will get kicked off tomorrow, Thursday, November 13, with a parade of the competitors' cars and an autograph session in downtown Long Beach. The drivers will hit the track on Saturday for practice and qualifying, and on Sunday they will compete in a knockout-style bracket tournament with the winner taking home the largest purse in drifting history. Full details in the press release after the jump. Gallery: 2008 Formula Drift at Irwindale Speedway [Source: Formula Drift] Continue reading Formula Drift ramping up for Red Bull Drifting World Championship this weekend Formula Drift ramping up for Red Bull Drifting World Championship this weekend originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. PermalinkÂ\|ÂEmail thisÂ\|ÂComments More...

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gripstr Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 546 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Circuit City filed for bankruptcy today, wonder how this will effect formula D. I guess its Red Bull from here on.... __________________

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twotoes Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kansas City Age: 33 Posts: 293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I hardly ever watch drifting unless its in person, but would this be featured on espn or speed? 98% of speed channel is nascar so i hardly watch it anymore so im just wondering.

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zaquanh Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 1,073 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Episode #8 – 2008 Red Bull Drifting World Championship – Port of Long Beach Sunday Afternoon 12/21/08 @ 4:00 pm NEW Monday Overnight 12/22/08 @ 3:00 am Tuesday Afternoon 12/23/08 @ 2:00 pm