For Immediate Release
August 14, 2009
Formula DRIFT Round 6: Locked and Loaded Schedule of Events;
In Conjunction with Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma Weekend
Long Beach, Calif. – August 14, 2009 – Formula DRIFT has released the schedule of events for Round 6: Locked and Loaded at Infineon Raceway on August 21-22. Formula DRIFT will be joining the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma weekend.
“Formula DRIFT and Infineon Raceway is writing a new page in drifting history as this will be the first time a professional drifting championship round will be featured as part of a major racing weekend,” said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “We are looking forward to gaining new fans and showcasing the world’s best drifting action to IndyCar fans.”
Formula DRIFT drivers will be amongst the biggest stars in IndyCar racing, including Helio Castroneves, Danica Patrick, Dario Franchitti, Marco Andretti, Graham Rahal, and more. Fans will be treated to both drifting and IndyCar Series racing during the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma weekend on August 21-23.
With only 2 events remaining the Formula DRIFT championship is still up for grabs. Chris Forsberg in the NOS Energy / Maxxis Tire Nissan 350Z in the Formula DRIFT Championship points lead is looking for his first championship. While Ryan Tuerck in the Mobil 1 / Gardella Racing Pontiac Solstice and hometown hero, Tyler McQuarrie in the Falken Tires Nissan 350Z are right behind him in the standings.
Both 2-day and 3-day weekend ticket packages are available on the Formula DRIFT website. Special ticket discounts will be available through various Formula DRIFT media and promotional partners as well.
The Formula DRIFT Round 6: Locked and Loaded Schedule of Events on August 21-22:
Friday, August 21
TIME EVENT PLACE
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Will Call Hours Will Call
1:00 PM – 10:00 PM Venue Open Venue
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Formula DRIFT Paddock Open to Public FD Paddock
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Formula DRIFT Open Practice Track
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Formula DRIFT: MAIN COMPETITION – Round of 32 Track
Saturday, August 22
TIME EVENT PLACE
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Venue Open Venue
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Will Call Hours Will Call
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Formula DRIFT Paddock Open to Public FD Paddock
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Formula DRIFT Driver Autograph Session FD Paddock
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Formula DRIFT Open Practice Track
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Formula DRIFT Opening Ceremonies Track
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Formula DRIFT: MAIN COMPETITION – Finals Track
8:00 PM Formula DRIFT Trophy Ceremony FD Podium
*Schedule is flexible and subject to change
For the complete Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma weekend schedule please visit: www.formuladrift.com or www.infineonraceway.com