Formula DRIFT On the Road to Atlanta for Round 2 Proving Ground

Formula DRIFT Heads to Road Atlanta for Round 2: Proving Ground;
Professional and amateur drifting competitions showcased over the 2-day Drift Atlanta weekend

Long Beach, Calif. – May 5, 2009 – Formula DRIFT heads to Road Atlanta for Round 2: Proving Ground on Friday, May 8 and Saturday May 9 as part of the Drift Atlanta weekend. The 2-day event will be highlighted with both the Pro Am competition and the Formula DRIFT Pro Championship.

Formula DRIFT heads into Road Atlanta, the home of the Series’ inaugural event back in 2004. Friday, May 8 will serve as a preview day with both Pro Am and the Formula DRIFT Pro Championship practice and qualifying. Saturday, May 9 is the main event and will feature both the Pro Am Top 8 competition and Formula DRIFT Pro Championship Top 32 competition. The Top 32 format is new for the 2009 season and features more action and excitement than ever before at Road Atlanta.

The Pro Am competition will feature the top drifters from the region and those hopeful to become a Formula Drift professional driver. Registration is still open and drivers can still register for this competition. More information on registration can be found on www.formuladrift.com

Along with the on-track activities the vendor village and team pits will be open and fans can meet the drivers during the autograph session at 2:30 PM on Friday. 2009 Miss Formula DRIFT Miki Taka will be in attendance for the event as well. Additionally, the JTuned.com Auto Gallery car show will take place on Saturday and fans can see some of Atlanta’s hottest show cars.

Round 2: Proving Ground marks the first of three Tires.com Triple Crown events this season. The bonus prize was won last year by Rhys Millen and his victory at Road Atlanta helped lead him to his 2nd Tires.com Triple Crown trophy.

Tickets are still available for this event and start at $22 online and 2-day ticket packages are available. Tickets can be purchased via the Formula DRIFT website. Both Friday and Saturday event hours will be from 10 AM – 10 PM.

Formula DRIFT Round 2: Proving Ground Driver’s List as of May 5, 2009
(by current standings)
1. Tuerck, Ryan Gardella Racing / Mobil 1 102 Points
2. Hubinete, Samuel NuFormz Racing / Mopar Dodge Viper 90 Points
3. Foust, Tanner Rockstar / Scion Racing tC 84 Points
4. Nishida, Robbie Hankook Tires / Dynamic Autosports Nissan 350Z 72 Points
5. Aono, Taka Technosquare Toyota AE86 Corolla 65 Points
6. Brakohiapa, Tony Cooper Tire Ford Mustang 62 Points
6. Forsberg, Chris NOS Energy Drink / Maxxis Tire Nissan 350Z 62 Points
6. Gittin, Vaughn Falken Tire Ford Racing Mustang GT 62 Points
6. Verdier, Stephan Cooper Tire / Crawford Performance Subaru STI 62 Points
10. McNamara, Darren Falken Tire / Sears Saturn Sky 61 Points
11. Pawlak, Justin Mazda USA / Cooper 58 Points
15. Jeff Jones Comp. Turbo / K&N Filters Nissan S13 54.50 Points
18. Yoshihara, Daijiro Falken / Discount Tire Lexus IS350 50 Points
19. Maeng, Joon Maxxis / LS Auto Nissan S13.5 48.50 Points
19. McQuarrie, Tyler Falken Nissan 350Z 48.50 Points
19. Millen, Rhys Red Bull / RMR Hyundai Genesis Coupe 48.50 Points
19. Mohan, Kyle Mazda USA / Cooper Mazda RX-8 48.50 Points
19. Petty, Ross Garage Boso / Falken Nissan S15 48.50 Points
19. Wan, Calvin Falken Nissan S15 48.50 Points
26. Canul, Casper ARK Performance Nissan S14.5 48.25 Points
26. Mordaunt, Patrick PM Racing / Brian Crower Nissan 240SX 48.25 Points
26. O’Sullivan, Eric Rockstar Energy Drink / Hankook Subaru STI 48.25 Points
26. Rydquist, Carl City Tire Nissan 350Z 48.25 Points
26. Takatori, Michihiro Bridges Racing / Toyo Nissan S13 48.25 Points
26. Canul, Casper ARK Performance Nissan S14.5 48.25 Points
26. Canul, Casper ARK Performance Nissan S14.5 48.25 Points
26. Waldin, Matt Tuner Icons / Import Intelligence Nissan 350Z 48.25 Points
34. Essa, Michael Tech Trix Motorsports / DTC Performance Mazda RX-7 0 Points
34. Ewerth, Ron BF Goodrich / Eneos Infiniti G35 0 Points
34. Gushi, Ken Scion Racing / RS*R Scion TC 0 Points
34. Kregorian, Chris Milano Motorsports / AIT Nissan 350Z 0 Points
34. Lang, Gary Spec Clutch / Hinson Nissan S13.4 0 Points
34. LeJeune, Jodin BF Goodrich / Eneos Infiniti G35 0 Points
34. Miki, Ryuji APEXi / Hankook Mazda RX-7 0 Points
34. Sherman, Bill Retaks / JVC Nissan S13.5 0 Points
34. Suell, Tommy Toyo Tires / Allegiant Air Toyota AE86 Corolla 0 Points
34. VanDenBrink, Doug Privateer – Ford Mustang 0 Points
34. Wagner, John MA Motorsports / Maxxis Nissan 240SX 0 Points
34. Wilkerson, Brian MA Motorsports / Maxxis Nissan S13 0 Points
34. Yamanaka, Kenji Maziora / Signal Auto Nissan S15 Silvia 0 Points

*Subject to change

Full official standings available on: www.formuladrift.com

ABOUT FORMULA DRIFT

Entering its sixth season, Formula DRIFT is recognized as the North American professional drifting championship. Established on the streets of Japan, drifting has evolved into a worldwide competitive sport that challenges each driver’s driving ability and vehicle control. Formula DRIFT provides a forum for professional drifters to compete in 7 events nationwide for the coveted Formula DRIFT Championship crown. As the first official series in North America, Formula DRIFT has taken competitive motorsports to the extreme attracting fans and car enthusiasts from all walks of life and establishes itself as the global focal point for the Sport. For a race schedule and ticket information, visit: www.formuladrift.com.