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by Gabe on 4/16/24Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long BeachGreat service,great seats everywhere and awesome weather!Affordable :)
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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.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Rating: 3 out of 5 Parking
by Tae on 4/16/24Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long BeachNeed better info on parking. Couldn't park at the convention center. Pike lot was full.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Great show bad seats
by Buddy on 4/12/23Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long BeachI 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 BeachIt 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 BeachWhen 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 BeachThis 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 BeachI 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 BeachThis 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 BeachSo 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 BeachLove 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 BeachI 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 BeachBest drift event ever, all stars drivers were involved!
Rating: 5 out of 5 The best
by Isaac on 4/18/22Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long BeachProbably the best experience you can get of the most progressive sport in motorsports! FD all day! Send It!
Rating: 4 out of 5 Awesome but pricey food
by Jay and boy on 4/8/22Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long BeachThis was an incredible event. Me and my 15 soon to be 16 year old son had a blast. Cars were amazing, I was shocked we could mingle with the drivers and get up and close to the cars and pit crews. Everything was beyond expectations except the price for food or drinks. Food was good but $20 for a small container of loaded fries or $6 for a bottle of water that is usually a buck?? Come on! Why leave a bad taste (no pun intended) to an incredible event?
Rating: 5 out of 5 Expected…
by Uly on 4/8/22Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long BeachEverything was great, the event was up to what you’d expect. Adrenaline at every corner with the smoke of tires behind each car. Downsides were the huge lines for the restrooms, only for them to smell, and come out with no water to clean yourself up. As well as the WAYYY overpriced food. $16 for a hamburger the size of a mcdonald’s one. $6 for a bottle of water. Come on.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Awesome event
by Subaru Chan on 4/7/22I went to the finals on April 2 in Long Beach. I had way to much fun, I did get sad when rome crashed his bmw but other than that. What an awesome event. 🔥💪
Rating: 5 out of 5 Formula d experience
by Speedfreek360 on 4/7/22Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long BeachThe venue was a hit!!! How cool to be able to walk around in the pits, check out a car show…and have it in the heart of an amenity filled location! Hotels, pike outlet, beach…it’s all there! And the event…can’t go wrong when you’re fully immersed in the action and allowed to go behind the scenes! For first timers, this won’t be the last…totally worth the experience and memories
Rating: 5 out of 5 Loved everything about it!
by TLBEEK on 4/6/22Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long BeachThis was the first time I'd ever been to a FD event and I had a blast! Plenty of booths, food, photo ops, driver meet ups. I went with my son and he was so enthralled as well. We're looking forward to the next event coming up!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Always a great time.
by Bops on 4/5/22Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long BeachIve been going to formula d since 2009. The experience is always great. Family or friends or both you will not be disappointed with the racing. Sometimes you get a surprise pop up from different people.
Rating: 5 out of 5 My Favorite!
by Lena on 4/5/22Long Beach Arena- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center - Long BeachI looove Formula Drift! It’s my most favorite thing to do.