LONG BEACH, Calif. – July 1, 2008 – For the first time the Formula DRIFT Championship will head into the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for Round 4: High Stakes on July 11 – 12. This event also marks the 2nd of 3 rounds for the Tires.com Triple Crown bonus prize.
The main event will take place at the LVMS both days from 5 PM – 1 AM. Alongside the Formula DRIFT competition will include Battle of the Imports drag racing, a car show, and a supermodel bikini jam. Round 4: High Stakes will feature an exclusive autograph signing by UFC fighter Frank Mir on Saturday from 8:30 – 9:30 PM at the Toyo Tires Rig and a skateboard contest presented by Retaks.
Fans are also invited to attend a Formula DRIFT autograph session at the World Famous Fremont Experience on Wednesday July 9 from 6 PM – 8 PM. The official after-party will be held at the Red Rock Resort and Casino on Sunday July 13 in their pool beginning at Noon and will be hosted by Miss Formula DRIFT.
“Vegas is one of the fastest growing cities in the country and is very fitting with our sport, which is also the fastest growing motorsport,” said Ryan Sage, vice-president of marketing and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “We are very excited to come to Vegas and bring all the action and excitement that is Formula DRIFT.”
The chase for the Castrol SYNTEC Power Cup heats up as defending champion Tanner Foust leads the points standings heading into Round 4: High Stakes with 2-time champion Samuel Hubinette and Tires.com Triple Crown winner Chris Forsberg close behind. Past champion Rhys Millen with 2 podiums in the last 2 events has placed him right back into title contention as he is also looking to secure his second Tires.com Triple Crown bonus prize.
Tickets for the event are on-sale via the Formula DRIFT website and ticket prices start at $20. For more information visit: www.formuladrift.com