So as we look back to 2006. Where the hell is Quoc Ly in 2011? This will be the first year I dont see him running Fomrula Drift. He’s come a long way and been with DriftSpeed for quite some time now. We we’re hoping to see him at XDC a couple weeks back, but that didn’t happen. We hope Quoc gets picked back up and if not, can go privateer and we get to see him out there doing what we know he loves to do. The economy’s been kicking all our asses lately and we hope we all can survive the Not to mention hat hapened to Jasper Performance while I am thinking about it…Right before the start of the new Formula D season, Everything Drift had the opportunity to catch up with Quoc Ly of Westminster, CA. This is what he had to say:
Everything Drift: How have you prepared to be more competitive in Formula D after competing only as an amateur last season? |
Category Archives: Formula Drift
Formula Drift Information
Tyler McQuarrie 2011 Pre-Season Drift Test(Video)
Sayonara Tanner Foust Formula Drift Abu Dhabi 2011 – by:GTChannel (Video)
2011 Fantasy Drift Session Now Open
The 2011 Fantasy Drift session is now underway. Registration just opened up yesterday and you are now able to re login if you had an account or create a new account if you havant ever played. Feel free to check it out as we begin a new session and start to pick our drivers as the 2011 Formula Drift session begins in 3 weeks.
If you are not familiar with Fantasy Drift. Its just like any other Fantasy game out there. Just in the drifting realm and following Formula Drift drivers and season. This isn’t your normal Fantasy game though. You can get points for your driver breaking down, hitting a wall and DNFing or hitting the walla and continuing on. Pro accounts(pay for a season or play for free) are eligible for end of session prizes as well!! Come and check it out people… FantasyDrift.com
Taka Willow Springs test
Willow Springs, March 13 2011
Formula D Favorite Taka Aono was out at the Famous Willow Springs international Raceway Testing new setup for the 2011 season as well as helping out the guys from Meagan Racing to fine tune there new coilovers for the tried and true Corolla’s. Here’s some shots from the test day. And for you Corolla drivers out there keep on the lookout for these new coilovers coming soon. And I wish Taka the very best on his 2011 campaign as well as the complete Megan Racing team. So check out the full gallery here.
Formula DRIFT Announces Formula DRIFT Global Challenge on March 18 in Qatar
Long Beach, Calif. – March 8, 2011 – Formula DRIFT announces the Formula DRIFT Global Challenge on March 18, 2011. The inaugural event will be held at the Qatar Racing Club in Doha, Qatar.
Following the successful Formula DRIFT UAE Invitational event at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, Formula DRIFT will be holding the first Formula DRIFT Global Challenge in Qatar. The Qatar Racing Club in Doha, Qatar will host the event on March 18, 2011. Nine drivers will compete, including seven of the top Formula DRIFT Pro Championship drivers: Chris Forsberg, Tanner Foust, Michael Essa, Tony Brakohiapa, Fredric Aasbo, Mike Whiddett and Daijiro Yoshihara. Those 7 drivers will joined by Formula DRIFT Asia Championship stars, Tengku Djan Ley of Malaysia and Kiki Sak Nana of Thailand. The competition will be in a similar to the 8 car head-to-head format to the UAE Invitational.
“It’s really exciting to have so much interest for the sport in the region”, said Formula DRIFT vice president, Ryan Sage. “After such a great event at Yas Marina, I can’t see any way better to bring drifting to this region than to head to the Qatar Racing Club as this is the epicenter for motor sports in that Qatar. We are honored to be working with His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani on what should be another great event.”
“We could not be more excited to be hosting a Formula DRIFT event at the Qatar Race Club in Doha,” stated Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairman of the QRC. “We have just completed the most successful drag racing season to date for the Arabian Drag Racing League. Adding Formula DRIFT to our schedule furthers our goal of providing the people of Qatar and the GCC region with an exceptional motor sports experience in a world-class motor sports facility. We will continue to be a leader in the GCC region in pursuing partnerships with organizations like Formula DRIFT, who can bring some of the world’s best motor sports events to Doha and the people of Qatar.”
The event will be streamed live via the DriftStream and will be featured on Formula DRIFT TV on VERSUS as a half-hour special. For more information visit: www.formuladrift.com