IRL x Formula D Merged Event Confirmed: You heard it here first!

[Wrecked Magazine]

So a few days ago I reported on the rumor that the Formula D Sonoma event might change dates and move to IRL weekend. Well this morning it was confirmed to us by Formula D PR man John Pangilinan that this in fact will be happening. The September 12th date will no longer be in effect and the new date will fall in conjunction with IRL weekend August 21st-23rd.
“Formula DRIFT continues to bring drifting to the big leagues with the addition of our event to the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma,” said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “Motorsports fans will be able to experience the 110+ mph average speeds of open wheel racing and all the sideways action of Formula DRIFT in one weekend.”
Old Date: September 12th
New Formula D Round 6 Date: August 21st-23rd


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[DrumFunKen]

very very very interesting.

 

[boxmod]

ok, we have done this for years here.... Whats the big deal?

 

[rwdrift]

Horray!

Oh yeah wait. Not news.

 

[Highwaystar22]

Well it'll be interesting to see if they try to muscle out the FL guys for the St. Pete event.