As is traditional, round one of the 2018 Formula DRIFT series took place on the Streets of Long Beach last weekend, with Frederic Aasbo climbing to the top step of the podium. Following the event, the city streets remain closed for the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, which hosts the Motegi Super DRIFT invitational challenge on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Long Beach, Calif. – December 20, 2017 – Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship will kickoff the 2018 Pro Championship season beginning with Round 1 in Long Beach on April 6 – 7. Tickets are now on-sale and can be purchased online via the Formula DRIFT website, www.formulad.com.
“Just in time for the holidays, tickets for our 15th Anniversary season are now on sale,” said Jim Liaw, president, and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “The season kick-off is always exciting with new drivers and cars, it will be sure to sell out.”
The 2018 Pro Championship season will consist of 8 rounds of competition. Round 1 in Long Beach will mark the first event of the 15th season for the Series and the only California round of competition with the addition of St. Louis and the return to Las Vegas.
Tickets are now available for Round 1 on April 6-7 including 2-day ticket packages and VIP tickets and can be purchased through www.formuladrift.com, Ticketmaster outlets, and the Long Beach Convention Center box office. Ticket prices start at $43 for online pre-sale with all seats reserved for Saturday’s competition. VIP experiences are also available for purchase including reserved seating in Grandstand 18, a track walk during opening ceremonies and more.
For more information visit, www.formulad.com and find Formula DRIFT on Instagram @formulad, Facebook www.facebook.com/formuladrift, Twitter @FormulaDrift, and Snapchat – formula_drift. Tune into Formula DRIFT on CBS Sports and check your local listings for airtimes.
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Yes, it’s almost time for the 201 7 Formula D season to hit the Streets of Long Beach. New builds new drivers and a whole lot of excitement. We have Four tickets up for grabs so you can enjoy all the drifting fun from Long Beach. And all you have to do is answer the following– Who do you think will take the Championship? And let’s here you round 1 winner predictions.
