Formula DRIFT 2025: Long Beach Round 1 Kicks Off The Season In Style

Professional drift car driver and high performance entrepreneur Aurimas “Odi” Bakchis catches the middle of the first turn, Turn 9, found in the Formula DRIFT challenge track found through turns 9, 10, and the hairpin at 11, while practicing his moves in his company sponsored FEAL Suspension Nissan. Image Credit: Edmund Jenks - Motorsports Journal (20250

Formula DRIFT 2025: Long Beach Round 1 Kicks Off The Season In Style

The roar of engines and the scent of burning rubber will once again fill the air as Formula Drift returns to the Streets of Long Beach for Round 1 of the 2025 season on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5. Entering its 24th year, Formula Drift continues to solidify its reputation as North America’s premier professional drifting championship, captivating audiences with its unique blend of precision, power, and flair. Judged on execution and style - much like ice dancing or gymnastics - this motorsport prioritizes skillful control over raw speed, delivering a spectacle often likened to the freestyle chaos of Monster Truck rallies, snowboarding, skateboarding, and motocross.

Napoleon Motorsports Will Be The First Team To Give Formula DRIFT A Spark

First ever 100% electric motor powered Pro1 Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship Presented by BlackVue Dash Cameras competition car. Welcome to the Napoleon Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro EL-1 as depicted on the back of the Napoleon Motorsports Turnkey Industries transporter. Image Credit: Edmund Jenks (2019)

Napoleon Motorsports Will Be The First Team To Give Formula DRIFT A Spark

If Joe, Lynn, & Justin Napoleon with the fabrication assistance of Robert Quezada from Houston, Texas have their wishes come true, Napoleon Motorsports will be the first team to compete in the highest levels of Formula DRIFT with 100% electric power thus adding a spark to an already electrifying visual and sound display in motorsports and motor culture.

Motorsports Standouts Honored At 40th Los Angeles Sportswalk Of Fam

Newly re-designated / renamed Los Angles Sportswalk Of Fame, in its 40th year, honors 11 athletes from several disciplines and special levels of accomplishment from Hall Of Fame caliber to Olympic Gold Medal quality - from High School "Prep" to the highest levels in professional ranks of competition.  All hail to the inductees. Image Credit: Edmund Jenks (2018)

Motorsports Standouts Honored At 40th Los Angeles Sportswalk Of Fame

Of the eleven inductees to the 40th edition of the Los Angeles Sportswalk Of Fame, three athletes of incredible accomplishment and dedication were from the annals of motorsports competition.

Ireland’s James Deane Makes His Return To Formula DIFT A Beaming Success

The Worthhouse Drift Team / Falken Tire Nissan S15 driven by James Deane takes the 2017 Formula DRIFT season O’Reilly Auto Parts Round 1: Streets of Long Beach win. Image Credit: @worthousedrift via James Deane Facebook (2017)

Ireland's James Deane Makes His Return To Formula DIFT A Beaming Success

Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship presented by BlackVue Dash Cameras kicked off the 14th season with an exciting day of action at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Round 1: Streets of Long Beach.  Irish driver James Deane returns to the Series and gets the win in the Worthhouse Drift Team / Falken Tire Nissan S15.