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The Red Bull Drifting World Championships has invited the top drivers in the world to compete for the largest prize purse in drifting history. 32 drivers from 12 nations will battle to become the first ever World Champion on November 15-16.
Invitations have been sent to the top drifting organizations in the world including Pro Drift European Series, Drift Australia, European Drift Championship, Drift Mania Canadian Championship, Nordic Drifting Championship, Formula DRIFT Singapore, and D1 Grand Prix. The top 16 in Formula DRIFT Championship points at the end of the season will also receive an invitation to participate.
“We have invited the best drifters in the world to compete at the Red Bull Drifting World Championships,” says Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “Current and past champions from the top series in the world will have the chance to show who is the world’s best drifter.
The list of invited drivers as of September 8, 2008. The list may change as confirmations and standings will change leading up to the event. A list of alternates have also been created.
1. Hubinette Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) D1 New Zealand Sweden / USA
2. Foust Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) DMCC USA
3. Yoshihara Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) Japan
4. Millen Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) Drift Australia USA
5. Forsberg Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) European Drifting Championship USA/New Zealand
6. Takatori Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) Japan
7. Tuerck Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) Japan
8. McNamara Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) USA
9. Grunewald Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) Ireland
10. Nishida Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) Japan/USA
11. Miki Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) Japan
12. Gittin, Jr. Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) USA
13. Verdier Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) France/USA
14. Gushi Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) Japan/USA
15. Mohan Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) USA
16. Hayashida Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) Japan
17. D1 New Zealand 2008 Champion Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) New Zealand
18. Drift Mania Canadian Championship 2008 Champion Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) Ireland
19. Drift Australia 2008 Champion Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) Ireland
20. Drift Australia 2008 Runner-up Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) Norway
21. European Drifting Championship 2008 Champion Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) Japan
22. Tengku Djan 2008 Podium Formula DRIFT (as of
23. Mike Whiddet 2008 Podium Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) Formula DRIFT Singapore Japan
24. Pro Drift Winner 2008 Champion Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) Formula DRIFT Singapore Japan
25. Pro Drift Runner-up 2008 Runner-up Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) Pro Drift Japan
26. Fredric Aasbo Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) Pro Drift Nordic Drifting Championship Japan
27. D1GP Past Champion Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) D1GP
28. D1GP Past Champion Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) D1GP Japan
29. D1GP Past Champion Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) D1GP Japan
30. D1GP Past Champion Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) D1GP Japan
31. D1GP Past Champion Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) D1GP Japan
32. D1GP 2008 Champion Formula DRIFT (as of RD 5) D1GP Japan
The Red Bull Drifting World Championship will take place on November 15 -16 in Long Beach, CA. More information to follow including the official announcement of the unique venue, ticket availability, and the official drivers list.
ABOUT FORMULA DRIFT
Entering its fifth season, Formula DRIFT is recognized as the North American professional drifting championship series. Established on the streets of Japan, drifting has involved into a worldwide competitive sport that challenges each racer's driving ability and vehicle control. Formula DRIFT provides a forum for North American professionals to demonstrate their skills against the world's top drifters. 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. For a race schedule and ticket information, visit: www.formuladrift.com.
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