Formula D Long Beach Rnd1 Preview & trailor - Drifting forum

Autospecs · 02-04-2008, 02:33

YouTube - ROUND 1 FORMULA DRIFT STREETS OF LONG BEACH 2008

Two Japaneseusedcars.com sponsored drivers will be lining up to showcase their skills.
Darren McNamara will be debuting his new 6.7 litre 700HP carbon fibre Saturn and also Jairus Wharerau JT from NZ will be making his Formula D debut in his RX7.

The Streets of Long Beach

Formula DRIFT kicks-off the 5th season in style on the infamous Long Beach Grand Prix Street Course
The Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course has been around since 1977. Highlighted by the Champ Car World Series, the Long Beach Grand Prix also has added the American Le Mans Series, Atlantic Championship, Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race, and now Formula DRIFT.

Formula DRIFT is now in the 3rd straight year at the Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course and has expanded to have their own event one week prior to the Long Beach Grand Prix.

Utilizing Turns 9, 10, and 11 on the famous Long Beach Grand Prix Street Course Formula DRIFT slides its way on the only actual street course of the season. With a high-speed entry and very tight spacing between the cars and the walls there is no room for mistakes making the opening round one of the most exciting and a great way to kick-off the Formula DRIFT Championship 2008 Season.

Round 1: Streets of Long Beach will kick off the 2008 Formula DRIFT Championship in style with new cars, new drivers, and special guests. For the first time ever Formula DRIFT will announce and debut Miss Formula DRIFT. Special Guest Grand Marshall will be none other than professional skateboarder and star of MTV's "Rob and Big," Rob Dyrdek and he will be doing a special parade lap in his Rogue Status Camaro. ALSO Meet and get an autograph from UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson at the event.

The Long Beach Grand Prix Street Course is the only track in the circuit that is on actual city streets making it very unique. With tight spacing between the walls and a high speed entry there is no room for mistakes. The event features: a huge vendor village where many giveaways and items will be on-sale, a car show produced by Showoffcafe.com, skateboard contest by Retaks, RC Drift Car demo, and much much more!

Can Tanner Foust keep his winning streak going and defend his title? Will Rhys Millen be able to compete? How will Daijiro Yoshihara adjust to his new ride with Rhys' old Pontiac GTO? Find out at THE first event of the season on April 12!

DoriDave · 02-04-2008, 03:31

Any specs and pics of Darrens car?

Autospecs · 02-04-2008, 08:03

All I know at this stage is its a Saturn running alloy 6700cc alloy 700HP V8 and 6 speed trans, has a sprint car quick change rear end and the car has full carbon fibre panels. No photos have been released yet as far as I am aware.

Chris_200SX · 02-04-2008, 08:25

omfg, that looks awesome.

how close does daijiro get to the lead car

Erick · 02-04-2008, 09:33

YouTube - BOOSTFIEND Formula D Drift Event Long Beach 04/07

This vid is from '07.

JacobPhoto · 03-04-2008, 20:50

I'll be there to snag pics

Stavros · 03-04-2008, 23:40

V.cool that preview video, proper inspiring shit, makes you wanna be part of it

RandomGuy · 04-04-2008, 11:43

FD rocks!!!!
i so wish it'd be like that in the UK

Chris_200SX · 04-04-2008, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandomGuy

FD rocks!!!!
i so wish it'd be like that in the UK

Not long i dont think, the sport seems to be growing at a quick rate

Stavros · 04-04-2008, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandomGuy

FD rocks!!!!
i so wish it'd be like that in the UK

Apart from the gay no overtaking rules, and other such homness.

kieran_e1 · 04-04-2008, 15:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandomGuy

FD rocks!!!!
i so wish it'd be like that in the UK

all it will take is some serious sponsor's to come in like it did with american and throw millions of pounds at car's drivers and the like and we'll be right there!!!

02-04-2008, 02:33	#1 (permalink)
Autospecs JDM Car Export Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 817	Formula D Long Beach Rnd1 Preview & trailer YouTube - ROUND 1 FORMULA DRIFT STREETS OF LONG BEACH 2008 Two Japaneseusedcars.com sponsored drivers will be lining up to showcase their skills. Darren McNamara will be debuting his new 6.7 litre 700HP carbon fibre Saturn and also Jairus Wharerau JT from NZ will be making his Formula D debut in his RX7. The Streets of Long Beach Formula DRIFT kicks-off the 5th season in style on the infamous Long Beach Grand Prix Street Course The Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course has been around since 1977. Highlighted by the Champ Car World Series, the Long Beach Grand Prix also has added the American Le Mans Series, Atlantic Championship, Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race, and now Formula DRIFT. Formula DRIFT is now in the 3rd straight year at the Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course and has expanded to have their own event one week prior to the Long Beach Grand Prix. Utilizing Turns 9, 10, and 11 on the famous Long Beach Grand Prix Street Course Formula DRIFT slides its way on the only actual street course of the season. With a high-speed entry and very tight spacing between the cars and the walls there is no room for mistakes making the opening round one of the most exciting and a great way to kick-off the Formula DRIFT Championship 2008 Season. Round 1: Streets of Long Beach will kick off the 2008 Formula DRIFT Championship in style with new cars, new drivers, and special guests. For the first time ever Formula DRIFT will announce and debut Miss Formula DRIFT. Special Guest Grand Marshall will be none other than professional skateboarder and star of MTV's "Rob and Big," Rob Dyrdek and he will be doing a special parade lap in his Rogue Status Camaro. ALSO Meet and get an autograph from UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson at the event. The Long Beach Grand Prix Street Course is the only track in the circuit that is on actual city streets making it very unique. With tight spacing between the walls and a high speed entry there is no room for mistakes. The event features: a huge vendor village where many giveaways and items will be on-sale, a car show produced by Showoffcafe.com, skateboard contest by Retaks, RC Drift Car demo, and much much more! Can Tanner Foust keep his winning streak going and defend his title? Will Rhys Millen be able to compete? How will Daijiro Yoshihara adjust to his new ride with Rhys' old Pontiac GTO? Find out at THE first event of the season on April 12! Last edited by Autospecs : 02-04-2008 at 08:01.

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02-04-2008, 03:31	#2 (permalink)
DoriDave Unroadworthy Join Date: May 2006 Location: 2 miles from the Pod Posts: 1,123	Any specs and pics of Darrens car?

02-04-2008, 08:03	#3 (permalink)
Autospecs JDM Car Export Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 817	All I know at this stage is its a Saturn running alloy 6700cc alloy 700HP V8 and 6 speed trans, has a sprint car quick change rear end and the car has full carbon fibre panels. No photos have been released yet as far as I am aware.

02-04-2008, 08:25	#4 (permalink)
Chris_200SX -NightWalkers- Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: S.Wales Posts: 1,183	omfg, that looks awesome. how close does daijiro get to the lead car

03-04-2008, 20:50	#6 (permalink)
JacobPhoto spl dori master Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 274	I'll be there to snag pics

03-04-2008, 23:40	#7 (permalink)
Stavros DEYTUKURJURBS Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Posts: 9,432	V.cool that preview video, proper inspiring shit, makes you wanna be part of it

04-04-2008, 11:43	#8 (permalink)
RandomGuy Team Green Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 6,623	FD rocks!!!! i so wish it'd be like that in the UK