We couldn’t let the Midwest go another year without a PRO/AM competition event, so we’ve partnered up with some of our favorite Midwest friends and throwing a competition the day after Formula DRIFT at World Wide Technology Raceway on their infield road course.

World Wide Technology Raceway is a multiple use motorsport facility with a 1.25-Mile oval, 1.6-Mile infield road course, and a ¼-Mile drag strip all onsite. Notable drifting events that have taken place on the road course are Formula DRIFT, Street Driven Tour, NOPI Drift, Midwest Drift Union, and Drift Indy’s No Star Bash.

Going back to the traditional format of drifting competition, the Midwest Drift Knock-Out! presented by Link ECU event will take place on one day only and feature a practice session, qualifying session, and single elimination tandem competition (with a third place battle).

💥 Note: We will make updates to this page as more details become available, so please reference this page for the most up to date information.💥

FORMULA DRIFT LICENSES.

This event will award 3 Formula DRIFT PROSPEC licenses valid for the 2022 or 2023 season.

FORMAT:

The Midwest Drift Knock-Out! presented by Link ECU is a traditional drifting competition event format consisting of practice, qualifying, and a single elimination competition. This event will take place over the course of one day; as such, it will be limited to only 32 drivers.

TRACK DESIGN.

This track is a very fast and technical course. Split second hesitations have won and lost events for drivers here. Our goal is to design a challenging course that will be both technical and exciting for drivers and spectators to enjoy. NOTE: A proposed course for this year’s event will be updated here shortly, however it may change between now and the event. The final course design will be announced in the first drivers’ meeting.

PRIZES:

Prizes will be updated as they are announced, however for now, the following prizes are confirmed.

Formula DRIFT PROSPEC licenses valid for the 2022 or 2023 season awarded to the top (three) 3 finalists
Cash purse payout will be based on number of participating drivers at the event. As the number of drivers increases, so does the payout.
- <16 drivers = $3,000 // 1st = $1,500, 2nd = $1,000, 3rd = $500
- 17-24 drivers = $4,500 // 1st = $2,000, 2nd = $1,500, 3rd = $1,000
- 25-31 drivers = $6,000 // 1st = $3,000, 2nd = $2,000, 3rd = $1,000
- 32 drivers = $10,000 // 1st = $5,000, 2nd = $2,500, 3rd = $1,500, 4th = $1,000

Custom carbon fiber trophy cups and name plates

CONTINGENCY AWARDS:

DRIVER SUPPORT PROGRAMS:

Please check out the following links for information about the Driver Support Programs offered by these amazing companies we’re honored to work with:

ELIGIBILITY.

Eligible participants must be at least 18 years old (16 years old with parental consent*) and possess a valid state issued driver's license. Drivers are eligible provided they have not competed in any round of the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship in the last 3 years (participants in 2018 and prior are eligible for this year’s event). NOTE: No restrictions for Formula DRIFT PROSPEC competitors, all are welcome to participate.

*A minor release form must be filled out and be on file with USDrift for 16 and 17 year old participants. All minor participants must have at least one parent or legal guardian present at all times during the event. Select individuals under the age of 16 years old that have been pre-approved by USDrift may be allowed to participate. For additional information, please contact info[@]usdrift.com.

RULEBOOK & JUDGING:

The 2021 Midwest Knock-Out! “will be utilizing the 2021 Formula Drift PROAM Regulations V1.0, which is also being used by every other Formula DRIFT PRO/AM organization this season. The rulebook will be posted shortly.

For those of you that have previously competed with USDrift, Midwest Drift, and other Formula DRIFT approved licensing organizations, the 2021 rulebook is roughly 98% the same as the 2020 season. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your vehicle’s eligibility, please contact us after the rulebook has been posted.

Although we try our best to avoid updates midseason, they may occur. Please verify you are using the most current version when reviewing throughout the season. Each version is denoted by the number immediately at the end (i.e. V1.X, with X representing the updates). NOTE: This rulebook is designed by the staff at Formula DRIFT, therefore this rulebook should not lead you astray in building a car that could later compete in Formula DRIFT PRO or PROSPEC.

The Supplemental Rules and Regulations regarding the judging and overall event format for this year will be posted shortly. Just a reminder, there is a tire width limit of 260mm for all four (4) corners of the vehicle.

Judges for this event will be announced shortly.

REGISTRATION:

The cost to register is $500. Registration includes one (1) driver entry, one (1) crew member, and one (1) windshield banner. Registration will take place on the USDrift website and be announced shortly. NOTE: Entries are non-refundable. Please do not purchase an entry unless you plan on participating.

TICKETS:

Tickets will be available shortly.

SCHEDULE:

The complete schedule will be posted as the event near. NOTE: Schedule subject to change.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Tire changer. TBA.
Official Photographer. We will have our USDrift staff photographer covering the event for us, if you would like to ensure our photographer captures plenty of photo content of you (on and off the track), you may contact TBD to make arrangements.
Official Videographer. We will have our USDrift staff videographer covering the event for us, if you would like to ensure our videographer captures plenty of video content of you (on and off the track), you may contact TBD to make arrangements.

LODGING:

CAMPING:

Camping is not allowed at this event.

HOTELS:

List will be updated shortly.

CONCESSIONS:

There will be concessions onsite. Dates/times TBD.

MEDIA CREDENTIALS:

Media applications for this event are available on the USDrift website.

Drones. Media personnel that would like to use drones at this event must submit the following prior to the event.

A certificate of insurance with $1M of coverage showing the following named as additional insureds on your policy: Gateway Acquisitions, Inc dba Gateway Motorsports Park Company, its parent, subsidiaries, and affiliated companies and their respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns are included as Additional Insured's under the Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance (venue); National Autosport Association Incorporated; USDrift/Lookout, LLC.
Licensing information for the pilot (Part 107 FAA license).
A flight plan showing the coverage area and altitude.

PARTNER/VENDOR INFORMATION:

If you are interested in becoming a partner and/or vendor at this event, please contact us at info@usdrift.com. We have a variety of options for you to participate with such as vendor booths, branding, and more.

ADDITIONAL INFO.

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