Results tagged with "FD"
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Formula DRIFT Final: Irwindale Speedway – Preview & Livestream
James Deane looks to clinch a historic fourth title as Formula DRIFT returns to "House of Drift" for the 2024 season finale. -
Deane Dominates, Minowa Makes History – Formula DRIFT Rd. 5
James Deane takes third season win, 14-year-old Minowa lands historic podium spot, while Adam LZ's E36 is potentially totaled in a dramatic crash. -
Formula DRIFT Long Beach – Round 1
Kris Szczepaniec presents event coverage from Formula DRIFT's Long Beach event, round 1 of the 2019 season. -
Formula DRIFT: 2018 Title Fight
All good things must come to an end, so did Formula DRIFT 2018 season. After 7 exciting events the tour stopped at Irwindale Speedway in sunny California for it’s final show, Round 8: Title Fight. -
Aurimas Bakchis FD 240sx S14 Free Wallpaper
We capture Aurimas 'Odi' Bakchis's 240sx S14 ripping it at this year's Formula DRIFT Washington event. -
DESKTOP: Kearney v. Aasbo In The Wet
As a sport, drifting is often defined by how much smoke one can burn from their rear tires in a sideways slide. A wet track makes the sideways part a lot easier, but seriously negates the drama of puffy white clouds emitting from the car's ass-end. How then to capture the emotion and tension during a battle under rainy conditions? -
GALLERY: Formula Drift 2015: Road Atlanta R2
Always one of the most energetic venues of the calendar, once again Formula Drift Road Atlanta did not disappoint. Die hard fans, insane driving and the occasional… -
LIVE: Formula DRIFT 2015 – Road Atlanta
Following the huge success that was Long Beach and Fredric Aasbo's first victory at FDLB, the travelling Formula Drift circus heads to Road Atlanta, Georgia for round two. Watch LIVE below - the schedule for the weekend can be found at the bottom of the page. -
LIVE: Formula DRIFT 2015 – The Streets of Long Beach
It’s been a long off season but we’ve arrived safe on the other side, and it couldn’t have arrived a moment sooner. The Streets of Long Beach,… -
EVENT: Stars Rise in Formula D NJ’s Main Competition
Formula Drift‘s competition from Wall Township, NJ has always been a deciding round of the championship, even when it falls in the middle of the season. Round… -
EVENT: Irish Drift Championship Round 3: Global Warfare
Ireland's best plays host to a star-studded line-up of international drivers, including names such as Saito, Powers, McNamara, Kearney and Morrison. Who will come out on top? It's time to find out - it's Global Warfare! -
EVENT: Formula D Road Atlanta: Battles Under the Lights
Ahead of this coming weekend's third Formula Drift round in Miami, we look back at how it all panned out at round two at the world-famous Road Atlanta, ATL… -
EVENT: Formula D ATL Qualifying Highlights
Formula Drift is growing every year, not only in popularity with the fans, but also in attendance for drivers from around the world. Road Atlanta was no exception. Who would make it out ahead in the best of two run battle? Read on to find out. -
DESKTOP: Daijiro Yoshihara’s New Falken Tire Subaru BRZ
Fancy a new desktop wallpaper and suitably taken by Daijiro Yoshihara's New Falken Tire Subaru BRZ? We've got a great new free wallpaper shot by out very own Andrew Jennings at Formula Drift Road Atlanta. Enjoy! -
EVENT: On the line at Formula Drift ATL
Ever wondered what it's like to be on the grid, facing down the long hill towards the first turn of the Formula Drift course at Road Atlanta? Wonder no more - Brad Hodgin takes us up close and personal with the drivers as they prepare the unleash an assault on ATL… -
LIVESTREAM: Formula Drift 2014: Road to the Championship
Road Atlanta opened in 1970 and was home of the inaugural Formula DRIFT event back in 2004. 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. -
EVENT: The Streets of Long Beach ’14
Formula DRIFT presented by GoPro entered its 11th season by opening the series on part of the Toyota Grand Prix Long Beach track. The same layout last year was utilized while approximately 20,000 fans came to experience the action... -
EVENT: Formula Drift Asia Round 3: Bangkok, Thailand
The final stop of the 2013 Formula Drift Asia tour saw the drifting roadshow arrive in Thailand. More precisely, Pathumthani Speedway in northern Bangkok. With the best Thai talent in attendance, along with a smattering of Formula Drift international stars, the pressure was on for the locals to put up a fight and the stars to put on a show… -
VIDEO: GIR: Gutten I Røyken – ep. 6 GATEBIL – ISN’T THIS AWESOME?
Drifted's Daniel Hovdahl follows the adventures of Kenneth Groth as he visits the legendary annual Gatebil festival at Rudskogen to share the track with the likes of Vaughn Gittin Jr, Mad Mike Whiddett and Fredric Aasbø…check out the video within! -
LIVESTREAM: Formula Drift 2013: Round 5: Seattle
Evergreen Speedway is the oldest track on the circuit and was originally built as a horse-racing track. Located in Monroe, WA, Evergreen Speedway is only a short distance from Seattle. The Pacific Northwest fans are some of the most die-hard drift fans in the nation. The energy and excitement is often compared to that of Irwindale and the original "House of Drift." The event's headline moniker, "Throwdown," lives up to it's name as drivers push their vehicles to the limits of the track's banking and tight transitions through the course resulting in one of the most exciting action-packed events of the season. -
EVENT: Formula D Wall, NJ 2013 – Main Competition
The 2013 Formula Drift season has been full of controversy and questionable calls. Road Atlanta was more like a demolition derby, and Palm Beach saw the first legal overtakes in years. Would the fourth round of competition from Wall, NJ continue this trend, or would the sport return to its pure essence of inch-close tandem sliding? Sunny skies and a hungry field of veterans in the top 32 were the recipe for the main course. Read on after the jump to see how it all went down. -
EVENT: Practice and Qualifying from Formula D Wall, NJ 2013
For the fourth stop on the 2013 Formula Drift calendar, the series headed to Wall Stadium in New Jersey. This race traditionally finishes the East Coast run of the season before the competition shifts back West for the second half. Unlike past years, the track map had been changed by the organizers to more of a snail's shell layout, vs. the figure eight that was done previously. Read on to find out how practice and qualifying went down on Friday with this new route. -
DESKTOP: Chris Forsberg’s NOS Energy Nissan 370Z
As Formula Drift's 10th season rolls on, one of the most familiar sights on the track has got to be Chris Forsberg's orange and black Nissan 370Z. The 2009 Champion is running his own team for 2013 as lead sponsor NOS Energy Drink dials back its program, but that hasn't stopped Forsberg from rising to the challenge… -
FEATURE: Waagaard’s RX7 V8 Swap
Say hello to Waagard’s stunning RX7 V8 swapped FD3S. Let the controversy begin! This might be a familiar sight for many people. An LS2. Many of you… -
BEHIND THE SCENES: Stickers, Fans, Sparks and More From FD ATL 2013
While attending Formula Drift's second round of action in Road Atlanta, Drifted took a closer look at the culture behind the sport. From fan antics to car decorations and more we caught the latest trends. Follow with us as we breakdown what's new, what's hot, and what's downright crazy! -
EVENT: FD Road Atlanta 2013 – Practice and Qualifying
After a wild start to the 2013 Formula Drift Pro Championship in Long Beach, CA the series headed down for the second round of competition at Road Atlanta. This was the 10th year for Atlanta to play host to a Formula Drift event, and the entire grid wanted to write their names into the next chapter of history, aiming high for the podium from the first practice session... -
DESKTOP: Daigo Saito slides into Road Atlanta
You must have known this was coming sooner or later. We couldn't leave you guys hanging any longer, so here it is, your very own desktop of the 2012 Formula Drift champion Daigo Saito... -
SNAPSHOT: Parsons’ Hachi from FD ATL
Sometimes words simply don't do a car justice. This is the part where I shut up, and let you guys simply enjoy the simple beauty of Will Parsons' AE86 Corolla from last weekend's Formula Drift Road Atlanta paddock... -
EVENT: Formula DRIFT in the Streets of Long Beach
As Formula Drift enters its tenth season we can look forward to another calendar jam-packed with world class drivers, cars and, of-course, drifting. If the season opener in Long Beach is anything to go by, this could be the best season so far. Check out what went down within… -
EVENT: Formula Drift 2012: Throwdown, Day Two
It's crunch-time in the 2012 Formula Drift season and every point counts as the driver chase down the title. We take a look back at one of the most picturesque rounds of the calendar - round five at Evergreen Speedway, Monroe, Washington. -
VIDEO: GATEBIL – The Game Changer
Gatebil, as ever, is the go-to event of the year. 50 000 car-crazed people from all over the world join together to make the biggest and baddest car event on this side of the hemisphere. This year, was absolutely no different. New Zealand, England, Germany, Russia, Italy, Finland, USA, just some of the countries represented out on the track that weekend. Alongside the 'regulars' from Norway and Sweden. What does all that mean? Absolute and utter pandemonium out on the track... And off track. -
BEHIND THE SCENES: Details from Formula Drift Atlanta
Formula Drift's second round of the 2012 season has now concluded, but that doesn't mean the stories are over. With plenty of new cars on this year's grid, let's take a closer look at some of the new ways each team is making their own mark on the sport. Read on.... -
EVENT: Road Atlanta’s New Challenge for Formula D 2012
Although 2012 marked was Formula Drift's 9th consecutive year coming to Road Atlanta, a new course flow and tons of new cars on the grid meant all bets were off when practice got underway on Friday. Read on to find out how things shook out, and what impact the revised track layout had on the running order. -
VIDEO: 1KIND Studio | Formula Drift Round 1
Coverage of the amazing Formula Drift 2012 season opener from Long Beach, CA courtesy of 1KIND STUDIO. Check it out.... -
EVENT: Formula DRIFT Title Fight: The House of Drift
The final round of Formula DRIFT was held at Irwindale Speedway or "The House of Drift" as many of you fans know. Japanese drifter Daijiro Yoshihara won his first FD championship after 8 years of professional drifting. Read on to find out what happened.... -
DRIFTSTREAM: Formula D Round 7 – Title Fight, at Irwindale Speedway
Watch the proceedings from the final round of Formula Drift, LIVE! Action starts at 2PM PDT (9PM GMT).
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DESKTOP: What Would Matt Powers Do?
It's Wednesday! So in the name of alliteration here's another Wallpaper to adorn your computer or phone screen with. Except we failed on the alliteration and called them Desktops. So it's Desktop Wednesday! It kind of works. -
LIVESTREAM: Formula D LIVE from Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Its Formula D Drift Stream time again! This time LIVE from Las Vegas. Please see further info below, Top 32 proceedings kick off at 2:00AM SUNDAY GMT.
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EVENT: Formula D Round 5: Throwdown: Part I
I swear I'm still picking bits of rubber out of my hair and ears after Round 5 of Formula D in Monroe, Washington. With a combination of beautiful weather and a sellout crowd, the drivers had an opportunity to put on an amazing show and they did not disappoint. -
LIVESTREAM: Formula D LIVE from Evergreen Speedway
Its Formula D Drift Stream time again! This time LIVE from Evergreen Speedway. Proceedings start from 12pm PDT (8pm GMT) on July 22nd.
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VIDEO: ASD Faces “The Wall”
Autosport Dynamics never ceases to amaze me. The technology and development that they put into each of their four cars is unlike any other drift car I have seen. -
EVENT: FD Wall’s Main Competition: Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
Wall Speedway's main competition was an all-out brawl. Round Four was the halfway mark of the season, and Justin Pawlak came into the event with a comfortable lead in the 2011 Formula Drift standings. Could anyone chase him down and close the gap? Follow the jump to find out! -
EVENT: FD Round 4 Qualifying Results
Qualifying for Round Four of the 2011 Formula Drift Pro Championship pitted a field of 35 drivers against Wall Stadium's unforgiving figure eight. Find out who made it through, and who was left sidelined. -
EVENT: Into the Oval at Formula DRIFT Round 4
The Formula Drift circus made its final East Coast stop at the short oval track known as Wall Speedway for Round Four of the 2011 Pro Championship. Let's kick off the weekend's coverage with a stroll through the paddock and coverage of Friday practice. -
DESKTOP: Fredric Aasbo Hangs It Out In Jersey
It's Wednesday so that means a new desktop! Andrew Jennings brings us this awesome shot of Need For Speed's Fredric Aasbo riding the bank at Formula Drift The Gaunlet, Wall, NJ. -
EVENT: FD Atlanta – Behind the Scenes Extras
The book is now closed on the second round of the 2011 Formula Drift season. What to do with the photos left over in the hopper? Being the generous types at Drifted, we wanted to pull out some of our favorites to share with you guys. Follow the jump to see more from the weekend in Hot-lanta. -
EVENT: FD Atlanta’s Main Competition: Only the Strong Survive
Road Atlanta never fails to provide a night to remember, and Round 2 of the 2011 Formula Drift series had it all. With suspense, disappointment, fires, big V8s and turbo fours, the competition featured all of the tire burning excitement that drifting fans dream about. -
EVENT: Qualifying from Formula DRIFT Road Atlanta
It's time to take a look back at qualifying for Round 2 of the 2011 Formula Drift Pro Championship from Road Atlanta. -
EVENT: Kicking Off Formula DRIFT from Road Atlanta
You've seen a teaser from Zak Kerbelis, and a sweet mix from Dan Cyr, but now it's time to get into the real details and see what made this year's Formula Drift event from Road Atlanta truly special. -
DESKTOP: Mike Essa’s BMW Z4
The second round of the 2011 Formula Drift series is now in the books. Before we wrap things up from Road Atlanta, a little present is in order. Enjoy this sweet desktop background of Mike Essa's new GSR Autosport BMW ZR4 smoking some Nitto rubber as a small token of our thanks for the continued reader support. You guys rock!
