Behind The Scenes at Formula DRIFT

Infineon Raceway is one of the four original Formula DRIFT tracks on the circuit. Located in Sonoma, CA, Infineon is close to the world famous wineries and driving distance from both Oakland and San Francisco.

Utilizing only a portion of the full 2.52-mile road course, Formula DRIFT uses the exit for Turn 4A, Turn 7A, and Turn 7. One of the fastest tracks of the season, Infineon’s course starts with a downhill straight that has seen drivers reach the 100mph+ mark before entering the fast right-hand turn. Drivers will have to use their best car control skills to manage the speed and slide back around the sweeping turns. Fans will be treated to some of the best tandem matchups that are very close and exciting.

Formula DRIFT has announced a schedule change for the 2009 season. Round 6: Locked and Loaded at Infineon Raceway has been re-scheduled from September 12 to August 21-22. Formula DRIFT has been added to the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma race weekend. Formula DRIFT drivers will be amongst the biggest stars in IndyCar racing, including Helio Castroneves, Danica Patrick, Dario Franchitti, Marco Andretti, Graham Rahal, and more. Fans will be treated to both drifting and IndyCar Series racing during the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma weekend.

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FORMULA DRIFT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday August 21, 2009 (No Video Permitted w/o Approval)

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Will Call (Will Call)
1:00 PM – 10:00 PM - VENUE OPEN (Venue)
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM - FD: PADDOCK OPEN TO PUBLIC (FD Paddock)
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM - FD: Driver’s Meeting (Driver’s Tent)
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM - Media: Mandatory Meeting for All Photo Credentials (Media Tent)
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM - OPEN PRACTICE / Warm Up – All Drivers (Track)
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM - FD: MAIN COMPETITION – Round of 32 (Track)
7:15 PM – 7:30 PM - FD: All Driver’s Meeting / Qualifying Results (Driver’s Tent)

Saturday August 22, 2009 - Main Event (No Video Permitted w/o Approval)

8:00 AM – 10:00 PM - VENUE OPEN (Venue)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Will Call (Will Call)
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM - FD: PADDOCK OPEN TO PUBLIC (FD Paddock)
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM - FD Top 16 Driver’s Meeting (Driver’s Tent)
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM - Media: Mandatory Meeting for All Photo Credentials (Media Tent)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM - FD DRIVERS AUTOGRAPH SIGNING (FD Paddock)
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Open Practice / Warm-up (Track)
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM - Opening Ceremonies / National Anthem (Track)
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM - MAIN COMPETITION: Round of 16 to Finals (Track)
8:00 PM - FD Trophy Ceremony (Podium)

*Schedule is flexible and subject to change

FULL INDYCAR WEEKEND ON-TRACK SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday August 21, 2009

1:00 PM - Historic Grand Prix Practice
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM - Jim Russell Racing Drivers School
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM - Historic Grand Prix Practice
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM - Formula DRIFT

Saturday August 22, 2009

8:00 AM - Gates Open
8:15 AM – 8:45 AM - Historic Grand Prix Practice
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM - Firestone Indy Lights Practice
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM - IndyCar Series Practice (Rookies)
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM - IndyCar Series Practice (All Cars)
11:45 AM - Track Talk Q&A Session (Turn 10)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - IndyCar Series Driver Autograph Session (Turn 10)
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM - Historic Grand Prix Qualifying
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM - Formula DRIFT Drifting Exhibition (Full Track)
1:30 PM – 2:10 PM - Firestone Indy Lights Qualifying
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM - IndyCar Series Qualifying
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Formula DRIFT Opening Ceremonies
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Formula DRIFT

Sunday August 23, 2009

8:00 AM - Gates Open
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM - Indy Lights Warm-Up
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM - IndyCar Series Warm-Up
10:45 AM - Charity Auction (Wine Country Winner’s Circle)
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM - Firestone Indy Lights Pre-Race Ceremonies
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM - Firestone Indy Lights Race
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM - Historic Grand Prix Race
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM - Jim Russell Racing Drivers School Exhibition Race
1:45 PM - Airshows America’s Patriot Jet Team Air Show
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM - IndyCar Series Pre-Race Ceremonies
2:45 PM - Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma Race (75 Laps)

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