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Red Bull Drifting World Championship This Weekend Long Beach California

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Formula DRIFT, North America's premier drifting Sanctioning Body, has partnered with Red Bull Energy Drink, the world's leading energy drink, to create one of the world's most anticipated drifting events ever - the Red Bull Drifting World Championship. The event, which will feature 32 of the world's best drifters, will be held on the docks at the Port of Long Beach, Calif., on Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16, 2008.







Frequently Asked Questions


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Formula DRIFT, North America’s premier drifting Sanctioning Body, has partnered with Red Bull Energy Drink, the world’s leading energy drink, to create one of the world’s most anticipated drifting events ever – the Red Bull Drifting World Championship. The event, which will feature 32 of the world’s best drifters, will be held in the Port of Long Beach, Calif., on Saturday & Sunday, November 15-16, 2008.



The Red Bull Drifting World Championship will bring the best drifting drivers in the world together to compete in a single historic event. Drivers from the United States, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Norway, France, Netherlands, Sweden, Ireland, UK and Canada will participate, but only one will claim the title of Red Bull Drifting World Champion. Current and past champions from the world’s top professional drifting series will receive an exclusive invitation to showcase their skills and compete for the largest drifting prize purse ever offered.



The purpose-built course will include unprecedented features that will test the limits of the drivers and their cars such as a long straight away to ensure triple-digit entry speeds, a big, sweeping first turn for high-speed drifting and multiple, technically challenging turns. Trackside viewing areas will allow spectators to get up close and personal with the competition.



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Event Headquarters will be at the Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802.



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Parking is available at the Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802 or any Long Beach area parking lots.



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Pre-Sale Online


2-Day Reserved Seating: $35.00 “Most Cost Effective Ticket Reserved Ticket”


2-Day VIP (includes Parking, Meals, and Beverages): $150.00



Sale Prices at Event


Sunday only GA: $30.00 – Not guaranteed. Will only go on-sale if Reserved Seating is full


2-day General Admission: $45.00 – Not guaranteed. Will only go on-sale if Reserved Seating is full Sunday Only Reserved: $40.00


2-Day Reserved: $50.00


2-Day VIP $200.00



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General


32 drivers will compete in single elimination head-to-head battles and win their way through a standard 32-Driver bracket.


Practice


Several open practices will be scheduled during the event. Practice runs may be in the format of either single or multiple car runs.


Qualifying


Competitors will make 2 solo qualifying runs and scores will determine their ranking in the top-32 bracket. Qualifying order will be established by drawing positions and then will be paired up accordingly.


Main Competition (Elimination Rounds)


Tandem rounds are based on two (2) runs in Head-to-Head format, with competitors paired up based on their rank determined by qualifying. The higher ranked driver always leads the first run.


Elimination rounds are based on a standard 32-position, single elimination bracket. A consolation round will be held with the losers of the Final Four round competing for third place.


JUDGING


Drifting is a driving technique in which the driver takes the line that is decided upon by the judges of the event. Generally this line is one that provides the highest speed and angle the car is capable of handling.


Fundamentals of Judging


The criteria for judging are as follows:
  • LINE
  • ANGLE
  • SPEED
  • OVERALL IMPACT
LINE:


The drift line is defined as the ideal path a vehicle must take on course and is marked by inner clipping points, outer clipping points, and transition zones. Inner Clipping Point are reference points on the course where the vehicles front bumper should come as close as possible to the reference point. Outer Clipping Points are reference points are scored by determining how close the corner of the vehicle’s rear bumper comes to the point. Transition Zones are areas on track where the direction of the line changes and vehicles must change the direction of their drift. Scoring will be based on the execution of the transition. The drift line will be given during the drivers’ meeting.


ANGLE:


The maximum angle at which a driver can maintain and control of their vehicle.


SPEED:


Vehicle speed is measured from start to finish. Top speed is measured at a location designated by the judges. Two distinct speed zones may also be designated.


OVERALL IMPACT (Style):


This is all of the above elements combines. This is the factor that differentiates the drivers character, style and identity. A driver’s entry speed and initiation usually sets the tone of the entire run.


SCORING


Qualifying Scoring


Qualifying is based on a 100 point scale with points deducted for deviations from the perfect line, lower angles, lower speeds, and reduced Overall Impact.


Spinouts: Anytime a driver spins out or experiences major understeer during a run, a 0 score will be awarded.


Off Course: Unless otherwise specified during the judging meetings, if at any time 3 tires or more are off course during a run, the driver will be given a score of “0”.


Clipping Zones:All clipping points, either inner or outer, will be marked visibly by cones or other similar marking. Anytime an “Inner Clipping Cone” is hit, the vehicle will be considered to be off course, and points will either be deducted, or the driver will be scored a 0, depending on the severity of the hit. Hitting an “Outer Clipping Cone” with anything other than the driver’s rear bumper will be equivalent to 3 tires off course and will be scored a 0. (ie. hitting the cone with the rear tire, door, etc.)


Slight contact with a wall or cone in the “Outer Clipping Zone” will not result in a point deduction if the hit does not disturb or affect the course of the drivers run. This means no major corrections were needed after the hit and the driver was still able to maintain good line, speed, and angle. If the hit occurs at any other point on track other than the marked “Outer Clipping Zones” points may be deducted. If a spin or major under steer results from contact with an “Outer Clipping Zone” an automatic score of 0 will be given.


Tandem Scoring


3 Judges will observe both runs during a head to head battle. There will be no declaration of scores between the two runs. At the conclusion of the head to head battle each judge will individually declare a winner. Judges will select from three options:
  • Driver “A” wins,
  • Driver “B” wins, or
  • “Tie”
The majority will rule and a winner will be decided. In the event there is no clear majority, a “One More Time” will be granted, and the competitors will begin another 2-run head-to-head battle. Multiple “One-More-Times” may be necessary to determine a winner.


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There will be ATM’s at both the Long Beach Convention Center and also at the Event Venue for your convenience.


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The drivers will be competing for the largest prize purse in drifting history. The World Champion will receive $25,000, 2nd Place will receive $15,000, and 3rd Place will receive $10,000.



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Friday, Nov. 14: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Saturday, Nov. 15: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sunday, Nov. 16: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM


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Schedule of Events
Thursday - November 15, 2008
5:45pm - Parade of Cars Through Downtown Long Beach
6:00pm - 6:30pm - Driver Autograph Session on Pine Ave in Downtown Long Beach
8:00pm - Draw Party at Smooth’s Sports Grille on Pine Ave and Broadway– Open to the Public


Saturday - November 15, 2008
8:00am - Will Call/Ticketing Open at Long Beach Convention Center
10:00am - Gates Open to the Public
10:30am - 12:00pm - FD Pro/Am Competition
12:00am - 1:00pm - Red Bull Drifting World Championship Drivers' Autograph Session
1:30pm - 3:30pm - Red Bull Drifting World Championship Qualifying Session
4:00pm - Gates Closed to the Public


Sunday - November 16, 2008
8:00am - Will Call/Ticketing Open at Long Beach Convention Center
10:00am - Gates Open to the Public
11:00am - National Anthem/Opening Ceremonies
11:30pm - Red Bull Drifting World Championship Main Competition: Round of 32
1:00pm - 1:30pm - Intermission
1:30pm - 4:00pm - Red Bull Drifting World Championship Main Competition: Round of 16 to Finale
4:00pm - Trophy Ceremony


*SCHEDULE IS FLEXIBLE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE





A special purpose built drifting track will be unveiled on the Port of Long Beach. The course will feature (6) turns and a high speed right-hand entry that will push the drivers into the 100+mph range. The course will be the first of it’s kind and will be both fast and technical and will push the drivers to their limits for the ultimate drifting competition.


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Official Hotel Information


Westin Long Beach
333 East Ocean Boulevard | Long Beach, California 90802




RED BULL DRIFTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP INVITATION LIST


<TABLE class=tableText cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=900 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><COLGROUP><COL width=198><COL width=167><COL width=173><COL width=310><COL width=135><TBODY><TR class=resultsTitle height=20><TD class=tableTitle width=151 height=20>DRIVER</TD><TD class=tableTitle width=103>SERIES</TD><TD class=tableTitle width=127>COUNTRY</TD><TD class=tableTitle width=260>COMMENTS</TD><TD class=tableTitle width=133>CONFIRMATION</TD><TD class=tableTitle width=124>REASON</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Tanner Foust</TD><TD class=tableText>FD</TD><TD class=tableText>USA</TD><TD class=tableText>Final Standings, 2007 & 2008 FD Champ</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText bgColor=#444444 height=20>Samuel Hubinette</TD><TD class=tableText bgColor=#444444>FD</TD><TD class=tableText bgColor=#444444>Sweden/USA</TD><TD class=tableText bgColor=#444444>Final Standings, 2004 & 2006 FD Champ</TD><TD class=tableAccText bgColor=#444444>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText bgColor=#444444></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Rhys Millen</TD><TD class=tableText>FD</TD><TD class=tableText>New Zealand/USA</TD><TD class=tableText>Final Standings, 2005 FD Champ</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Daijiro Yoshihara</TD><TD class=tableText>FD</TD><TD class=tableText>Japan</TD><TD class=tableText>Final Standings</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Chris Forsberg</TD><TD class=tableText>FD</TD><TD class=tableText>USA</TD><TD class=tableText>Final Standings</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Michihiro Takatori</TD><TD class=tableText>FD</TD><TD class=tableText>Japan</TD><TD class=tableText>Final Standings</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Vaughn Gittin, Jr.</TD><TD class=tableText>FD</TD><TD class=tableText>USA</TD><TD class=tableText>Final Standings</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Conrad Grunewald</TD><TD class=tableText>FD</TD><TD class=tableText>USA</TD><TD class=tableText>Final Standings</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Robbie Nishida</TD><TD class=tableText>FD</TD><TD class=tableText>Japan/USA</TD><TD class=tableText>Final Standings</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Ryuji Miki</TD><TD class=tableText>FD</TD><TD class=tableText>Japan</TD><TD class=tableText>Final Standings, 2004 D1 Champ</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Darren McNamara</TD><TD class=tableText>FD</TD><TD class=tableText>Ireland</TD><TD class=tableText>Final Standings, 2006 Pro Drift Champ</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Stephan Verdier</TD><TD class=tableText>FD</TD><TD class=tableText>France/USA</TD><TD class=tableText>Final Standings</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Ken Gushi</TD><TD class=tableText>FD</TD><TD class=tableText>Japan/USA</TD><TD class=tableText>Final Standings</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Bill Sherman</TD><TD class=tableText>FD</TD><TD class=tableText>USA</TD><TD class=tableText>Final Standings</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Justin Pawlak</TD><TD class=tableText>FD</TD><TD class=tableText>USA</TD><TD class=tableText>Final Standings</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=21><TD class=tableText height=21>Kyle Mohan</TD><TD class=tableText>FD</TD><TD class=tableText>USA</TD><TD class=tableText>Final Standings</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Katsuhiro Ueo</TD><TD class=tableText>D1GP</TD><TD class=tableText>Japan</TD><TD class=tableText>2002 D1 Champ</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Daigo Saito</TD><TD class=tableText>D1GP</TD><TD class=tableText>Japan</TD><TD class=tableText>2008 D1GP Champ</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Garry Whitter</TD><TD class=tableText>D1NZ 1</TD><TD class=tableText>New Zealand</TD><TD class=tableText>2008 D1NZ Champ</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Fredrick Girard</TD><TD class=tableText>DMCC</TD><TD class=tableText>Canada</TD><TD class=tableText>2008 DMCC Champ</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Luke Fink</TD><TD class=tableText>Drift Australia</TD><TD class=tableText>Australia</TD><TD class=tableText>2008 Drift Australia 2nd Place</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Leighton Fine</TD><TD class=tableText>Drift Australia</TD><TD class=tableText>Australia</TD><TD class=tableText>2008 Drift Australia Champ </TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Tim Marshall</TD><TD class=tableText>EDC</TD><TD class=tableText>UK</TD><TD class=tableText>2008 EDC 2nd Place</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Ben Broke-Smith</TD><TD class=tableText>EDC</TD><TD class=tableText>UK</TD><TD class=tableText>2008 EDC Champ</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Tengku Djan Ley</TD><TD class=tableText>FD SG</TD><TD class=tableText>Malaysia</TD><TD class=tableText>2008 FD SG 2nd Place</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Mike Whiddet</TD><TD class=tableText>FD SG</TD><TD class=tableText>New Zealand</TD><TD class=tableText>2008 FD SG 3rd Place</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Paul Vlasblom</TD><TD class=tableText>IDS</TD><TD class=tableText>Netherlands</TD><TD class=tableText>2008 IDS Champ or runner-up</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Remmo Niezen</TD><TD class=tableText>IDS</TD><TD class=tableText>Netherlands</TD><TD class=tableText>2009 IDS Champ or runner-up</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Fredric Aasbo</TD><TD class=tableText>Nordic Drift</TD><TD class=tableText>Norway</TD><TD class=tableText>2008 Nordic Drifting Series Champ</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Carl Ruiterman</TD><TD class=tableText>NZ Drift</TD><TD class=tableText>New Zealand</TD><TD class=tableText>2008 NZ Drift Champ</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Eric O'Sullivan</TD><TD class=tableText>Pro Drift</TD><TD class=tableText>Ireland</TD><TD class=tableText>2007 Pro Drift Champ</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>James Deane</TD><TD class=tableText>Pro Drift</TD><TD class=tableText>Ireland</TD><TD class=tableText>2008 Pro Drift Champ</TD><TD class=tableAccText>ACCEPTED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20></TD><TD class=tableText></TD><TD class=tableText></TD><TD class=tableText></TD><TD class=tableText></TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Ryan Tuerck</TD><TD class=tableText>FD</TD><TD class=tableText>USA</TD><TD class=tableText>Final Standings</TD><TD class=tableDecText>DECLINED
</TD><TD class=tableText>Lack of Budget</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>D1GP</TD><TD class=tableText>D1GP</TD><TD class=tableText>Japan</TD><TD class=tableText>1 of 6 invitations D1 requested</TD><TD class=tableDecText>DECLINED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>D1GP</TD><TD class=tableText>D1GP</TD><TD class=tableText>Japan</TD><TD class=tableText>2 of 6 invitations D1 requested</TD><TD class=tableDecText>DECLINED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>D1GP</TD><TD class=tableText>D1GP</TD><TD class=tableText>Japan</TD><TD class=tableText>3 of 6 invitations D1 requested</TD><TD class=tableDecText>DECLINED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>D1GP</TD><TD class=tableText>D1GP</TD><TD class=tableText>Japan</TD><TD class=tableText>4 of 6 invitations D1 requested</TD><TD class=tableDecText>DECLINED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>D1GP</TD><TD class=tableText>D1GP</TD><TD class=tableText>Japan</TD><TD class=tableText>5 of 6 invitations D1 requested</TD><TD class=tableDecText>DECLINED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>D1GP</TD><TD class=tableText>D1GP</TD><TD class=tableText>Japan</TD><TD class=tableText>6 of 6 invitations D1 requested</TD><TD class=tableDecText>DECLINED</TD><TD class=tableText></TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Nob Taniguchi</TD><TD class=tableText>D1GP</TD><TD class=tableText>Japan</TD><TD class=tableText>2001 Champ</TD><TD class=tableDecText>DECLINED
</TD><TD class=tableText>Super Taikyu Race</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Youichi Imamura</TD><TD class=tableText>D1GP</TD><TD class=tableText>Japan</TD><TD class=tableText>2003 Champ</TD><TD class=tableDecText>DECLINED
</TD><TD class=tableText>Not Able to Attend</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Yasuyaki Kazama</TD><TD class=tableText>D1GP/MSC</TD><TD class=tableText>Japan</TD><TD class=tableText>2005 Champ</TD><TD class=tableDecText>DECLINED
</TD><TD class=tableText>Schedule Conflict</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#444444 height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Nobushige Kumakubo</TD><TD class=tableText>D1GP</TD><TD class=tableText>Japan</TD><TD class=tableText>2006 Champ</TD><TD class=tableDecText>DECLINED
</TD><TD class=tableText>Dubai Demo</TD></TR><TR height=20><TD class=tableText height=20>Manabu Max Orido</TD><TD class=tableText>D1GP/MSC</TD><TD class=tableText>Japan</TD><TD class=tableText>D1 Judge, MSC Judge, Super GT driver</TD><TD class=tableDecText>DECLINED
</TD><TD class=tableText>WTCC Race in Macau</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>​


 
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I'll be there bartending in the Red Bull VIP tent. Haven't seen the setup yet but I hope I can see the track from our position.:devil:
 
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