Monthly Archives: November 2011

Cancellation of Formula Drift Thailand 2011 – Formula Drift Malaysia is season finale!

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Cheryl Tay

Dear fans of Formula Drift, It is with great regret and apology that we are announcing the cancellation of Formula Drift Thailand 2011 that was scheduled for February 2012. The 2011 Formula Drift Asia season thus culminates in Malaysia next … Continue reading →

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Achilles Formula Drift Malaysia 2011 returns to rev up heart of Kuala Lumpur at Dataran Merdeka

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Cheryl Tay

Third edition set for more intense racing as some of the world’s top drifters go head to head in fiery fashion 21 November 2011 (Kuala Lumpur) – Fast cars, screeching tires and billowing smoke return to Kuala Lumpur as the adrenaline-pumping action … Continue reading →

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Formula Drift Indonesia through the eyes of champion Daigo Saito

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Cheryl Tay

Highest qualifying run all weekend at Formula Drift Indonesia by Daigo Saito Video courtesy of Driftpic.com:

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Formula Drift driver Charles Ng gains first WTCC point!

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Cheryl Tay

Formula Drift driver Charles Ng of Hong Kong took his first World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) point in Shanghai with a drive from last place to 10th overall and 4th in class in race two. This is Ng’s first outing … Continue reading →

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Formula DRIFT Announces Kevin Wells as Technical Manager

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Cheryl Tay

Long Beach, Calif. – November 9, 2011 – Formula DRIFT announced during the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas last week that Kevin Wells would take over the duties of Technical Manager for the Series, replacing Tony Angelo. Wells brings … Continue reading →

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Great video of the Red Bull Drift Team Thailand's adventure at FD Indonesia!

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Cheryl Tay
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Formula Drift makes history with its first ever 'live' broadcast for FD Indonesia!

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Cheryl Tay

History was made in Jakarta on 30 October 2011 when Formula Drift went ‘live’ on ESPN and Global TV (Indonesian channel) for the Top 16 battles onwards. ESPN veteran sports commentator Chuck was on-site with Formula Drift co-founder Ryan Sage … Continue reading →

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Title sponsor Achilles takes out congratulatory ad in local paper

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Cheryl Tay

Achilles Radial took out a congratulatory ad in KOMPAS, Indonesia’s most prominent daily newspaper, today – in congratulation of the podium finishers at the recently-concluded Formula Drift Indonesia 2011, a first for the sport and the nation.

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Dai Yoshihara lookalike car, by M. Hermawan

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Cheryl Tay

During the first practice session on Saturday morning, the drifters were lining up and taking their turns to learn the track. Judges are not required to do anything yet but all three of them were there anyway to watch the … Continue reading →

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Missed the action from Formula Drift Indonesia? Catch it again on ESPN!

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Cheryl Tay
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