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odi · 01-04-2010, 09:02 PM

I would like to clarify this for myself and others.

How do you obtain a Formula D license?

I know last year Just Drift top finishers were awarded with licenses, and top six I believe got invitations to the Pro Am Nationals.

Is Just Drift going to be a feeder this year as well? Are there other series on the West Cost that do this?

Can you just sign up for a Pro Am event given that your car is within spec? And by placing well in a Pro Am event do you get an invite to the Pro Am National where winners are awarded licenses?

The Formula D website has not updated any information yet for 2010. Is there a good source to find out more about licensing and Pro Am event info.

Thanks

Grenade180sx · 01-04-2010, 09:04 PM

odi why dont you text me!?

xtremedriftcircuit :: HOME

That is the Pro-Am feeder for 2010

godrifttoday · 01-04-2010, 09:05 PM

i think u have to be good in orded to even compete. they dont want slow ass drifters.. how u going to get people to show up? it would be the typical drift event. thats how i see it...

*Jonnie Fraz* · 01-04-2010, 09:17 PM

The Thunderdrift series is going to be a Pro Am qualifier this year. If you guys have not been to Thunderhill...it is a must!!!

driftsilvias13 · 01-05-2010, 03:23 PM

I love how they spell "their" wrong..

AngeloAJC · 01-05-2010, 03:26 PM

I cant believe Mark is on the flyer, thats awesome

urnext · 01-05-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AngeloAJC

I cant believe Mark is on the flyer, thats awesome

Thats bc marks brother is running all of it

AngeloAJC · 01-05-2010, 03:35 PM

o nice Ernie helpin out the racers

Zellner · 01-05-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by driftsilvias13

I love how they spell "their" wrong..

their is not spelled wrong. its used as a sign of possession. as in the one shot of glory is theirs.

murda-c · 01-05-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Zellner

their is not spelled wrong. its used as a sign of possession. as in the one shot of glory is theirs.

Look at the bottom left.

Zellner · 01-05-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by murda-c

Look at the bottom left.

mmmm good call lol

Slidin240Wayz · 01-05-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by driftsilvias13

I love how they spell "their" wrong..

Its a way of life
Los Angels, CA
Amature
There

Grenade180sx · 01-05-2010, 04:30 PM

drifting with angels im there!

GTOdrift · 01-05-2010, 11:33 PM

Hey riley, cant you get a license from JUST DRIFT events also??

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Originally Posted by Grenade180sx

odi why dont you text me!?

xtremedriftcircuit :: HOME

That is the Pro-Am feeder for 2010

azndoc · 01-05-2010, 11:45 PM

I don't get it, why does XDC have a video of EDC on their website?

EMSKILLS · 01-05-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GTOdrift

Hey riley, cant you get a license from JUST DRIFT events also??

i think you can tony , but not sure. well lets get these car dont up and up to date lets get it done riley jr everybody thats ganna compete lets do this.

HB DRIFTER · 01-06-2010, 01:56 PM

I want to drive in these events with you guys!!!! help me sell my bike so i can

foreverdark · 01-06-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GTOdrift

Hey riley, cant you get a license from JUST DRIFT events also??

Last year Just Drift gave out 3 license to the top 3 point holders for the series for the year. I think they might be doing it again this year. Top 8 got ProAm invites. I will be doing the whole series this year trying to get my license.

GTOdrift · 01-06-2010, 05:49 PM

sweet so we need to find out if they are given out licenses again this year.. Lets Do it... Im excited....

Grenade180sx · 01-06-2010, 10:22 PM

Top drift round 1 conflicts with XDC round 1 just a FYI!

azndoc · 01-06-2010, 10:58 PM

Just to clarify things there.

In 2009, Just Drift gave out the top 3 of Just Drift Top Drift series Formula D licenses. But since there was a tie for first place Just Drift gave out 4 licenses to Miki and Bomac who tied for first, 2nd was Luke, and their was Matt Fields and 5-12 places got invites to Pro Am Nationals in Irwindale.

In 2010, Just Drift will be giving out top 3 of Just Drift Top Drift series Formula D licenses. So places 4-11 place will get invites to Pro Am Nationals.

Now the licenses that were given and will be given are not probational licenses, but full licenses for the whole FD year.

Hopefully this will clarify things for those who plan on running JD Top Drift.

For those who are located in the So Cal area wanting their FD licenses I highly recommend using Top Drift as a way to obtain your FD licenses for these reasons.

-highly qualified drivers who compete at a higher level
-Formula D drivers are judges of the series such as Taka Aono, Hiro Sumida, Justin Pawlek, Henry Schelly, and other FD drivers as guest judges.
-Long standing relationships with Formula D
-A lot of Formula D drivers are former competitors of Just Drift Top Drift
-Great experience at a higher level to get you ready for the mental and physical preparations needed at Formula D competition levels.
-Great support from Just Drift, staff, and drivers of the event and TP series

Schedule for the Just Drift clinics and Top Drift Series can be found here.

Also Just Drift clinics are great for those who are new, intermediate, and advance to come out to for practices. We have a staff of instructors who are ready to help those wanting to get started in drifting or just want to step better their skills in drifting.

Hope this helps you guys out

-Jack
Just Drift

GTOdrift · 01-07-2010, 10:00 AM

thanks for finally clearing that up... JustDrift here I come on 2010... see everyone there... Hows goin to HTM practice saturday in Feb....

Csomme · 01-07-2010, 10:53 AM

Well then what the fuck is on the east coast. damn. lol

brainfood · 01-07-2010, 02:04 PM

Top drift is the deal. Do it. Driving a competitive series with Tandem will give you the practice you need to compete in other series.

turns101 · 01-07-2010, 02:37 PM

Brian and Jack are 100% correct.
Just Drift is the way to FD.
Obviously hit all the evnts you can afford, but for competition and all the best drivers in the area, its Just Drift.

GTOdrift · 01-07-2010, 10:14 PM

thanks brotha.. cause u the man.... Looked good at NOS...

isixphill · 01-07-2010, 10:34 PM

evergreen speedway is a partner with formula D this year and is giving out 1 full formula D license and like 5 invites to the pro-am

5/8ths only not 3/8ths bank

dkwasherexd · 01-08-2010, 02:05 AM

hopefully my car will be ready before all this happening!

odi · 01-08-2010, 12:43 PM

Thanks for all the feedback.

Just Drift appears to be a pretty clear cut option. I did a comp. with them last year (round4) and it was top notch!

How about XDC? Does anyone know how many licenses, how many events you must do to receive a license at XDC? This series may be split into regions since they have events across the nation.

How about for those who cannot make it through the whole series (stuff happens).

Are there individual events that you can earn a invite to the Pro Am nationals?

charlie@justdrift · 01-08-2010, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by odi

Thanks for all the feedback.

Are there individual events that you can earn a invite to the Pro Am nationals?

last year there was "one off" events that get you proam invites. but fd said they're going to stay away from that this year and not going to do "one off" qualifiers. but like you said "shi.. err i mean stuff" happens. so i don't know if they're going to stick with that decision or not. i guess we won't know until it happens.

01-04-2010, 09:02 PM	#1
odi Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Age: 40 Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How to Get a Formula D License I would like to clarify this for myself and others. How do you obtain a Formula D license? I know last year Just Drift top finishers were awarded with licenses, and top six I believe got invitations to the Pro Am Nationals. Is Just Drift going to be a feeder this year as well? Are there other series on the West Cost that do this? Can you just sign up for a Pro Am event given that your car is within spec? And by placing well in a Pro Am event do you get an invite to the Pro Am National where winners are awarded licenses? The Formula D website has not updated any information yet for 2010. Is there a good source to find out more about licensing and Pro Am event info. Thanks

01-04-2010, 09:17 PM	#4
Jonnie Fraz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Age: 55 Posts: 1,371 Trader Rating: (29) Rides Gallery: Jonnie Fraz Feedback Score: 29 reviews	The Thunderdrift series is going to be a Pro Am qualifier this year. If you guys have not been to Thunderhill...it is a must!!! __________________ Stealth-Custom-Fab.com

01-05-2010, 03:23 PM	#5
driftsilvias13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,297 Trader Rating: (54) Feedback Score: 54 reviews	I love how they spell "their" wrong.. __________________

01-07-2010, 02:04 PM	#24
brainfood Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Eagle Rock, CA Age: 41 Posts: 2,957 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Top drift is the deal. Do it. Driving a competitive series with Tandem will give you the practice you need to compete in other series. __________________ Bryan Rogers http://www.seriousbadass.com

01-07-2010, 02:37 PM	#25
turns101 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 423 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Brian and Jack are 100% correct. Just Drift is the way to FD. Obviously hit all the evnts you can afford, but for competition and all the best drivers in the area, its Just Drift. __________________ -Jeff Abbott. Big white guy, little green car. late spooler

01-04-2010, 09:04 PM	#2
Grenade180sx Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 909/951 Age: 36 Posts: 2,457 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	odi why dont you text me!? xtremedriftcircuit :: HOME That is the Pro-Am feeder for 2010

01-04-2010, 09:05 PM	#3
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 40 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	i think u have to be good in orded to even compete. they dont want slow ass drifters.. how u going to get people to show up? it would be the typical drift event. thats how i see it...

01-05-2010, 03:26 PM	#6
AngeloAJC Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey Age: 35 Posts: 425 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I cant believe Mark is on the flyer, thats awesome

01-05-2010, 03:35 PM	#8
AngeloAJC Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey Age: 35 Posts: 425 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	o nice Ernie helpin out the racers

01-05-2010, 04:30 PM	#13
Grenade180sx Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 909/951 Age: 36 Posts: 2,457 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	drifting with angels im there!

01-05-2010, 11:45 PM	#15
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 42 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	I don't get it, why does XDC have a video of EDC on their website?

01-06-2010, 01:56 PM	#17
HB DRIFTER Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: HB Age: 36 Posts: 185 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I want to drive in these events with you guys!!!! help me sell my bike so i can

01-06-2010, 05:49 PM	#19
GTOdrift Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: rancho cucamonga Posts: 105 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sweet so we need to find out if they are given out licenses again this year.. Lets Do it... Im excited....

01-06-2010, 10:22 PM	#20
Grenade180sx Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 909/951 Age: 36 Posts: 2,457 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Top drift round 1 conflicts with XDC round 1 just a FYI!

01-06-2010, 10:58 PM	#21
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 42 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Just to clarify things there. In 2009, Just Drift gave out the top 3 of Just Drift Top Drift series Formula D licenses. But since there was a tie for first place Just Drift gave out 4 licenses to Miki and Bomac who tied for first, 2nd was Luke, and their was Matt Fields and 5-12 places got invites to Pro Am Nationals in Irwindale. In 2010, Just Drift will be giving out top 3 of Just Drift Top Drift series Formula D licenses. So places 4-11 place will get invites to Pro Am Nationals. Now the licenses that were given and will be given are not probational licenses, but full licenses for the whole FD year. Hopefully this will clarify things for those who plan on running JD Top Drift. For those who are located in the So Cal area wanting their FD licenses I highly recommend using Top Drift as a way to obtain your FD licenses for these reasons. -highly qualified drivers who compete at a higher level -Formula D drivers are judges of the series such as Taka Aono, Hiro Sumida, Justin Pawlek, Henry Schelly, and other FD drivers as guest judges. -Long standing relationships with Formula D -A lot of Formula D drivers are former competitors of Just Drift Top Drift -Great experience at a higher level to get you ready for the mental and physical preparations needed at Formula D competition levels. -Great support from Just Drift, staff, and drivers of the event and TP series Schedule for the Just Drift clinics and Top Drift Series can be found here. Also Just Drift clinics are great for those who are new, intermediate, and advance to come out to for practices. We have a staff of instructors who are ready to help those wanting to get started in drifting or just want to step better their skills in drifting. Hope this helps you guys out -Jack Just Drift

01-07-2010, 10:00 AM	#22
GTOdrift Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: rancho cucamonga Posts: 105 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks for finally clearing that up... JustDrift here I come on 2010... see everyone there... Hows goin to HTM practice saturday in Feb....

01-07-2010, 10:53 AM	#23
Csomme Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: north carolinazzz Age: 33 Posts: 1,009 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Well then what the fuck is on the east coast. damn. lol

01-07-2010, 10:14 PM	#26
GTOdrift Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: rancho cucamonga Posts: 105 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks brotha.. cause u the man.... Looked good at NOS...

01-07-2010, 10:34 PM	#27
isixphill Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: greater seattle Age: 33 Posts: 97 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	evergreen speedway is a partner with formula D this year and is giving out 1 full formula D license and like 5 invites to the pro-am 5/8ths only not 3/8ths bank

01-08-2010, 02:05 AM	#28
dkwasherexd Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: socal/626 Age: 35 Posts: 625 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	hopefully my car will be ready before all this happening! __________________ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Garage...15739035172956

01-08-2010, 12:43 PM	#29
odi Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Age: 40 Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for all the feedback. Just Drift appears to be a pretty clear cut option. I did a comp. with them last year (round4) and it was top notch! How about XDC? Does anyone know how many licenses, how many events you must do to receive a license at XDC? This series may be split into regions since they have events across the nation. How about for those who cannot make it through the whole series (stuff happens). Are there individual events that you can earn a invite to the Pro Am nationals?