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Formula Drift

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Formula Drift on Tour

In the sports world, the first week of April is commonly associated with the return of Major League Baseball. But car-racing enthusiasts have that timeframe marked on their calendars for a very different reason: the start of Formula Drift season. 

Formula Drift is the leading international showcase of the auto-racing phenomenon known as drifting, where drivers intentionally oversteer their vehicles to make them slip and slide across the track in a thrilling display of controlled chaos. (Ever done donuts in your car in an empty parking lot? Now imagine trying to do that continually along a predetermined route without crashing into anything.) 

Drifting originated in Japan in the 1970s before gaining traction in the U.S. in the '90s, culminating in the inaugural Formula Drift competition in 2004. Since its launch in Atlanta as a four-round, 16-car competition, Formula Drift has expanded into an eight-round, 32-car championship series, with racing sites spanning California to New Jersey. 

In most car races, the winner is determined by one simple factor: who crosses the finish line first. Drifting, however, is actually closer in spirit to figure-skating than traditional racing, with competitors awarded leaderboard points according to three criteria: line, angle, and style. "Line" refers to the drivers' ability to follow a demarcated drift line established by the judges. "Angle" analyzes the drivers' control over their wheel alignment while mid-drift. "Style" essentially is a measure of drivers' fluidity and their willingness to careen as close as possible to the track wall without scraping it. 

Formula Drift competitions are traditionally two-day events, beginning with the qualifying round, where drivers perform solo trial runs to accumulate points for a Top 32 placement on the leaderboard. On the second day, the qualifying drivers square off round-robin style in a pair of races where drivers take turns shadowing each other and are scored on their abilities to lead and follow. But even if you're not the sort to obsess over the nitty-gritty of scoring, Formula Drift can be enjoyed on a purely aesthetic level as the most artful and graceful form of professional auto racing.

Reviews

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 254 reviews
  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Great show bad seats

    by Buddy on 4/12/23Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    I love FD, have been going and watching for years now. I used to live in Washington and go the Evergreen Speedway- it was amazing. This time, in long beach, my seat was basically useless. I was surprised when the ticket people told me there was assigned seating, they sat me in bleacher 26. You couldn't see anything from bleacher 26 but the end of the final turn, then the drivers crossed the finish. I wouldn’t be as mad if I could just see everything on the announcement screen, but there were nome by my spot so I resorted to watching the livestream on my phone which I could've just done at home.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    I came

    by iLikeEatPoo on 4/12/23Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    It was amazing. Streets of Long Beach is always a ripper.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    No seating

    by Rc on 4/11/23Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    When tickets were purchased I assume we had a spot to sit nope part of just standing group. They don’t even have tables for people to sit while eating their food. Bad experience in Long Beach left within 2 hours.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fan For Life

    by LisaMarie on 4/11/23Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    This was my first time attending FD. My son is a huge fan and has attended before. The event did not disappoint. From the drifting to the booths, food, car show and full bar! Such a fun day in a beautiful beach town.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    I love all race events !!!

    by Socalkustoms2 a on 4/11/23Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    I love all Reese car truck events, anything car related it has a motor and goes fast the faster the better it gets me excited

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    To expensive for what you get

    by George on 4/11/23Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    This is my 4 time attending this same event. Compared to the past events and keeping in mind that this years was the 20 year I expected a lot more. When I say a lot more I mean show wise and booth give aways. In the past I would get some much free stuff from the booths like Falken. This year I walked all the vendor booths and after spending 110$ I came out with one bag with two shirts and three lanyards. For the admission price and the high prices of food, parking. It is definitely not worth going to this event again. Nitto tire needs to step it up. Especially for a sold out event!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Fun af but check if there’s TP

    by k on 4/11/23Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    So much fun! Formula Drift itself was the best as always but the venue was slacking.. There was NO toilet paper, no soap and no paper towels the first day.. and no straws for my drink until saturday bc they were plastic :|

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing experience

    by J & M on 4/11/23Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    Love watching drifting. Talking to the drivers and their friends and family is awesome. They are never rude or pushy with merch or questions. Food is great. Amazing day all around. Can't wait for irwindale in Oct!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best experience

    by Danna M. ダナ on 4/11/23Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    I loved this drift experience. It was my first time going to LA for this event. I had so much fun just by seeing it. Throughout the event I kept smiling due to the excitement of seeing cars drifting. If another event like this presents I would definitely go again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Blowing mind experience

    by Grinya on 4/11/23Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long Beach

    Best drift event ever, all stars drivers were involved!