Formula Drift seems to get bigger every year in the Northwest and it certainly showed this past weekend. Not only were the grand stands packed at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe but, there were people piled up along the fence to get every last taste of tire, every last whiff of race fuel, and to witness each adrenaline packed crash into the wall.

There was plenty of hot weather, free NOS Energy Drinks, and action on the track but don’t forget about the other happenings at this event. The pits were also a very popular spot especially during the 2 hour intermission of drifting. Spectators were able to see their favorite drift car up close and personal and check out cars who got a little too friendly with the wall. You could also take home as many drifted tires as you could load into your car. The sponsors had plenty to do for fans. Scion Racing had a booth giving away free merchandise for your measly contact information, they were also selling a variety of shirts and hats. The ladies of Falken Tire were autographing posters for a long line of drooling fans with anticipation to hang these in their garages.

NOS Energy Drink had a “Bunker Lounge” and booth with plenty of umbrella girls handing out energy drinks, lanyards, and vuvuzelas, which got extremely annoying into the later hours of the evening. But, this gave fans a place to chill out, get out of the scorching sun and refuel with some free “Human Energy.” And of course you could see some unique whips out at the One of One Hellaflush show, which will be covered in a later post.

Your Formula Drift Throwdown champion for this year is Tanner Foust in the Rockstar Scion TC. Followed by Ryan Tuerck in the Mobil 1 Pontiac Solstice, and Darren McNamara in the Saturn Sky. Here is Tanner going for the win as Ryan Tuerck slams the Pontiac Solstice into the wall.

Once again the Northwest has proven its deep enthusiasm for the sport of drifting with the packed stands and huge attendance numbers. For additional photos from members of the forum check the original Formula Drift event thread. Look for our Hellaflush One of One showcase in the coming days.

“Breaking Point” Formula Drift Rd. 5 Seattle from shreeveco on Vimeo.

The weather for Formula Drift stayed perfect all weekend, it was certainly a change from weather earlier in the week. Evergreen Speedway was filled with energy and smoke Friday through Saturday as the pro’s hit speeds in the mid 70 range. The crowd on Saturday was intense, the grandstand was filled with drift fans from all over.

The final results were:
1st Place Chris Forsberg
2nd Place Eric O’Sullivan
3rd Place Tyler McQuarrie

Here are the long awaited pictures, more will surface as time goes on. I have been processing since yesterday.

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I will be posting the proam pictures and results later. If you were at the event and took pictures, feel free to post them on the boards, I have created a ‘Photo Aftermath’ thread. Also be sure to check out Matt Galantuomini’s pictures from the event, they are located at his website Kanokus Photography, he has some truly amazing pictures.

Excelerator, one of the best-known and largest import and sports compact car shows in the Northwest, is relocating from Silverwood Theme Park in Idaho to Wild Waves Theme Park in the Puget Sound. The show will be held on Sunday, August 2nd from 10am to 7pm. This will be the eighth year for the show and it is officially sanctioned by F4C a nationally recognized custom car association.

Marble Productions and Wild Waves Theme Park will offer import and sport compact car owners the chance to show off their wheels and other custom parts while enjoying some of the top regional DJ’s, roller coasters and water slides.

Registration for Excelerator is $50 and includes free admission to Wild Waves for the driver and a passenger, which gives them access to 60 rides, slides and attractions.

Once in the park, car owners can compete for all sorts of wild trophies in 32 different categories including: wheels, paint job, engine interior, best wild and mild and best of show.

For more details on this event go to www.exceleratorcarshow.com.