Formula DRIFT Returns to Road Atlanta Home of the Inaugural Formula DRIFT Event Back in 2004.
Road Atlanta opened in 1970 and was home of the inaugural Formula DRIFT event back in 2004. The 2.54-mile, 12-turn track is owned by Panoz Motor Sports Group and hosts many events throughout the year including Formula DRIFT.
Utilizing Turns 10A, and 10B of the road course, cars slide sideways through the turns and then hit the loop before the bridge and back towards Turns 10B, 10A, and then ends dramatically by drifting uphill on an incline.
Round 2: Road to the Championship at Road Atlanta will be one of the most anticipated events of the season. The event will be spread between 2 days of drifting action. Drivers are tested on the fast entry and tight turns of the road course and will have to prove that they have what it takes to reach the podium.
Global Time Attack returns to Road Atlanta to kick off the 2013 GTA Pro Championship series at Drift Atlanta with Formula Drift. We set the stage for the fastest timed laps in racing where drivers compete against the clock, allowing teams to focus solely on achieving the fastest lap times against other drivers and machines on a given circuit. Global Time Attack teams can showcase their fabrication, tuning and set-up skills in order to create the fastest car possible. Global Time Attack car classes include Unlimited, Limited, Street, and Enthusiast determined by the amount of allowable modifications and separated by drive train configuration All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive and Front Wheel Drive.
REGISTRATION: To sign up for RD1 of the GTA Pro Championship at Road Atlanta, click here.
Schedule of Events
Friday, May 10, 2013 – Practice / Qualifying
8:00am – 6:00pm – WILL CALL: Open for Vendor/Sponsor/Team – Will Call
10:00am – 10:30pm – GATES OPEN TO PUBLIC – Venue
8:00am – 8:20am – GTA: Session #1 – Track
9:00am – 9:20am – GTA: Session #2 – Track
10:00am – 10:20am – GTA: Session #3 – Track
10:40am – 11:00am – GTA: Session #4 – Track
12:40pm – 1:00pm – GTA: Session #5 – Track
2:00pm – 2:20pm – GTA: Session #6 – Track
2:00pm – 2:30pm – FD: Mandatory Drivers Meeting – FD HQ
2:30pm – 3:00pm – FD: Mandatory Safety Meeting – FD HQ
3:00pm – 3:30pm – MEDIA: Mandatory Meeting for ALL ‘Hot Area’ Access Credential Holders – FD HQ
3:00pm – 4:00pm – FD: Autograph Signing – GoPro Area
4:30pm – 5:25pm – FD: Open Practice – Group 1 – Track
5:35pm – 6:30pm – FD: Open Practice – Group 2 – Track
6:45pm – 9:00pm – FD: Qualifying – Knockout Format – Track
9:15pm – 9:30pm – FD: Mandatory – All Drivers Meeting; Qualifying Results – FD HQ
10:00pm – 11:00pm – FD: Open Practice – Top 32 – Track
Saturday, May 11, 2013 – Main Event
8:00am – 7:00pm – WILL CALL: Open for Vendor/Sponsor/Team – Will Call
8:00am – 8:20am – GTA: Session #1 – Track
9:10am – 9:30am – GTA: Session #2 – Track
10:00am – 10:30pm – GATES OPEN TO PUBLIC – Venue
10:10am – 10:30am – GTA: Session #3 – Track
10:40am – 11:00am – GTA: Session #4 – Track
11:50am – 12:10pm – GTA: Session #5 – Track
1:00pm – 1:20pm – GTA: Session #6 – Track
1:00pm – 1:30pm – FD: Mandatory Drivers Meeting – FD HQ
1:30pm – 2:00pm – MEDIA: Mandatory Meeting for ALL ‘Hot Area’ Access Credential Holders – FD HQ
2:30pm – 4:00pm – FD: Open Practice – Top 32 – Track
4:00pm – 6:00pm – MAIN COMPETITION: Round of 32 – Track
6:00pm – 7:30pm – “Halftime Break”
7:30pm – 8:00pm – National Anthem / Opening Ceremonies – Track
8:00pm – 10:00pm – MAIN COMPETITION: Round of 16 to Finals – Track
10:00pm – 10:30pm – Trophy Ceremony & Closing – Main Paddock
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