WHAT: D1 Grand Prix, the World’s premiere drift racing series, has announced their schedule of events for this weekend’s opening race of the 2009 D1GP USA season. The race will be held from May 1-2 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim and will feature drivers from around the world.
This weekend’s race will also feature live musical performances and a special show by Extreme Autofest which will feature more than 250 exotic show vehicles. For tickets or more information please visit www.D1GP.com.
WHEN:
Practice & Qualifying
Friday, May 1
9:00 am – 10:15 am: Group A practice (20 cars)
10:15 am – 11:30 am: Group B practice (20 Cars)
12:30 pm – 1:10 pm: Group A 10 qualifying
2:00 pm – 2:40 pm: Group B 10 qualifying
2:45 pm – 3:05 pm: Group C qualifying
3:10 pm – 3:40 pm: Group D qualifying
4:00 pm: Winners announced
Main Event and Car Show
Saturday, May 2
8:00 am – 9:00 am: Morning practice
10:00 am: Gates open to the public
10:25 am: Driver introductions
10:30 am – 11:10 am: Group A qualifying
11:15 am – 11:55 am: Group B qualifying
12:00 pm – 12:40 pm: Group C qualifying
12:40 pm – 1:45 pm: Live musical performance (Speaker Junkies, LBC)
2:00 pm – 2:20 pm: Super 16 challenge
2:20 pm – 2:30 pm: Stunt bike show
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm: Opening ceremonies
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm: Gumball 3000 car parade
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Super 16 tandem
4:45 pm – 5:10 pm: Super 8 tandem
5:15 pm – 5:30 pm: Semi-finals
5:30 pm – 5:45 pm: Finals
5:45 pm: Awards
6:15 pm: Press Conference
WHERE: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
2000 Gene Autry Way
Anaheim, CA 92806
MORE INFO:For more information on D1 Grand Prix or to purchase tickets, please check out their website: http://www.d1gp.com