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The Streets of Long Beach | April 12th
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!
Main Event Day Schedule
10:00am - 6:00pm - Doors open to the public
11:05am - 1:20pm - Qualifying Round
1:30pm - 2:30pm - Break to Pit Paddock | Autograph Sessions at FD Tent
3:00pm - 3:05pm - National Anthem
3:05pm - 3:20pm - Top 16 & Judge Introduction
3:25pm - 3:55pm - Round 1 | Top 16
4:00pm - 4:20pm - Round 2 | Great 8
4:30pm - 4:40pm - Semi-Final Round | Final 4
4:50pm - 4:55pm - Concession Round (for 3rd place)
4:55pm - 5:00pm - Final Round
5:00pm - 5:15pm - Trophy Ceremony and Closing
*SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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