{"id":2661,"date":"2012-07-28T11:51:54","date_gmt":"2012-07-28T15:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.elusivemedia.com\/v3\/?p=2661"},"modified":"2012-07-28T11:51:54","modified_gmt":"2012-07-28T15:51:54","slug":"event-formula-drift-returns-to-the-strip-at-las-vegas-motor-speedway-aug-24-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elusivemedia.com\/v3\/?p=2661","title":{"rendered":"[EVENT] Formula DRIFT returns to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Aug. 24-25"},"content":{"rendered":"<iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elusivemedia.com%2Fv3%2F%3Fp%3D2661&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=true&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=dark\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px;height:60px;margin-top:5px;\"><\/iframe><p>Formula DRIFT returns to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Aug. 24-25<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elusivemedia.com\/v3\/?attachment_id=2662\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2662\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elusivemedia.com\/v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Formula-Drift-ad-lg-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Formula-Drift-ad-lg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2662\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Formula DRIFT (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.formulad.com\">www.formulad.com<\/a>) and the world\u2019s best drivers will return to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Aug. 24-25 for the sixth (and next-to-last) round of the 2012 season. Now in its ninth season, Formula DRIFT is recognized as the North American professional drifting championship. Formula DRIFT provides a forum for professional drifters to compete in seven events nationwide for the coveted Formula DRIFT championship crown.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifying is set for Friday, Aug. 24 with eliminations on Saturday, Aug. 25.<\/p>\n<p>General admission tickets are good for both days. Spectator gates will open at 5 p.m. both days.<\/p>\n<p>The event also will include a car show, manufacturers\u2019 midway and DJs. Fans may save money by purchasing tickets in advance at the LVMS ticket office, online at www.LVMS.com or by calling (702) 644-4444. Parking is free.<\/p>\n<p>New for 2012 is the Thrill Zone VIP reserved-seat grandstand. Thrill Zone amenities include reserved seating, a cash bar, concession stand and private rest rooms.<\/p>\n<p>Former Las Vegas resident Aurimas \u201cOdi\u201d Bakchis was the No. 1 Qualifier at the most recent Formula Drift event in N.J. The native of Lithuania drives a Nissan S14 and is sponsored by 702 Graphics of Las Vegas. Mustang driver Justin Pawlak of Gardena, Calif. currently leads the points chase.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, Rhys Millen of Auckland, New Zealand defeated Ireland\u2019s Darren McNamara in the final round of eliminations to claim the Formula DRIFT Round 6: After Dark title at The Strip at LVMS. Other past Las Vegas Formula DRIFT winners include: Tyler McQuarrie (2010) and Tanner Foust (2009). The series has attracted drivers from the U.S., Japan, Norway, Ireland, South Africa, Hong Kong, Lithuania and Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Spectator admission (tickets are good for both Aug. 24 and 25):<br \/>\nThrill Zone VIP: $50.<br \/>\nAdvance-sale adult general admission: $30.<br \/>\nDay-of-show adult general admission: $35.<br \/>\nAdvance-sale children\u2019s (ages 6-14) general admission: $10.<br \/>\nDay-of-show children\u2019s (ages 6-14) general admission: $15.<br \/>\nKids 5 and under: Free.<br \/>\nParking: free.<\/p>\n<p>FRIDAY, AUG. 24<br \/>\n5 p.m. \u2013 Spectator gates open.<br \/>\n4-6 p.m. \u2013 Pro\/Am qualifying.<br \/>\n6-7 p.m. \u2013 Driver autograph session.<br \/>\n7-9 p.m. \u2013 Practice.<br \/>\n9-11:30 p.m. \u2013 Qualifying.<br \/>\nMidnight-1 a.m. \u2013 Practice.<\/p>\n<p>SATURDAY, AUG. 25<br \/>\n5 p.m. \u2013 Spectator gates open.<br \/>\n5-6:30 p.m. \u2013 Pro\/Am Top 16 competition.<br \/>\n6:30-8:30 p.m. \u2013 Main competition \u201cRound of 32.\u201d<br \/>\n10 p.m. \u2013 National anthem, opening ceremonies.<br \/>\n10:30 p.m. \u2013 Main competition \u201cRound of 16 to Finals.\u201d<br \/>\n12:30 a.m. \u2013 Trophy ceremony and closing.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, please call LVMS at (702) 644-4444. Follow LVMS on Facebook and Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>Pick up tickets <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lvms.com\/tickets\/formula_drift\/\"> here: <\/a><\/p>\n<iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elusivemedia.com%2Fv3%2F%3Fp%3D2661&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=true&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=dark\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px;height:60px;margin-top:5px;\"><\/iframe>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Formula DRIFT returns to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Aug. 24-25 Formula DRIFT (www.formulad.com) and the world\u2019s best drivers will return to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Aug. 24-25 for the sixth (and next-to-last) round of the 2012 season. 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