Events

USDrift Scouting Report - A new way to earn a Formula DRIFT License

For 2023, USDrift will be returning to the Formula DRIFT PRO/AM by offering drivers the opportunity to earn a 2024 Formula DRIFT license through a newly created program called the USDrift Scouting Report. Formula DRIFT has redesigned the licensing format, changed the number of licenses that are available each year, and reduced the licenses to be valid for only one year (the immediate year after they are awarded). This newly designed program is in lieu of hosting a traditional multi-event competition series or double-elimination one or two round competition events. The USDrift Scouting Report will allow USDrift to offer a variety of events that interested drivers can participate in to be scouted at over the course of an entire season. These events will include casual track days, bash events (i.e. HyperFest), and competition events (i.e. Battle on the Bay).

The USDrift Scouting Report will consist of a five-member panel that will observe drivers attending events to help determine whether drivers would make a good fit for Formula DRIFT. The panel for 2023 will include Formula DRIFT judge Brian Eggert, former Formula DRIFT PRO driver and PRO2 champion Dan Savage, Formula Drift spotter, Drift School instructor, and USDrift judge Reese Marin, USDrift judge Mike Schneider, and USDrift judge Ben Portyrata. The combined experience of the panel includes various levels of involvement in drifting and as such, should grant them significant knowledge into the sport. The panel may select at their discretion, one eligible driver to award a 2024 Formula DRIFT license that is avalid for the 2024 season only. The recommendation will be determined by the combined scouting reports from each member of the panel based on the evaluations of the drivers, their vehicles, media content, marketability, and overall program, as these things are all needed to run a successful program in Formula DRIFT.

Drivers interested in being considered for the USDrift Scouting Report can apply online here. Applications are open until May 15th for the 2023 season. For more information on the new Formula DRIFT PRO/AM licensing series and changes, click here.

2021 BATTLE ON THE BAY // USDRIFT SHOOT-OUT! PRESENTED BY LINK ECU // USDRIFT STREET LEGAL / COASTAL STAGE

2021 BATTLE ON THE BAY // USDRIFT SHOOT-OUT! PRESENTED BY LINK ECU // USDRIFT STREET LEGAL / COASTAL STAGE

The second annual “Battle on the Bay” featuring the USDrift Shoot-Out! presented by Link ECU, Sumospeed Showcase Car Show, Langley Drift Club Mixer, and USDrift Street Legal events will take place on Friday, September 10 - Sunday, September 12th at Langley Speedway in Hampton, VA.

2021 USDRIFT STREET SIM SERIES PRESENTED BY ESDA

We’re ecstatic to announce the creation of the USDrift Street Sim Series presented by ESDA for the 2021 season. E-Sports Drift Association (ESDA) is one of the premiere virtual drifting leagues in operation today, having spent several years previously hosting events on Forza Motorsport 7. For 2021, events will be hosted on Assetto Corsa, using custom tracks and cars for all the competitors. In addition, broadcasts will be handled by Podium eSports, an industry leader in producing online motorsport simulation events.

2020 USDRIFT SHOOT-OUT! PRESENTED BY LINK ECU // "BATTLE ON THE BAY"

2020 USDRIFT SHOOT-OUT! PRESENTED BY LINK ECU // "BATTLE ON THE BAY"

We’re excited to announce that we’re able to host our annual Shoot-Out! event this year in conjunction with Sumospeed and the Langley Drift Club at the first ever “Battle on the Bay” event at Langley Speedway in Hampton, VA October 23-25, 2020.

2020 USDRIFT x MDU SHOOT-OUT PRESENTED BY LINK ECU

2020 USDRIFT x MDU SHOOT-OUT PRESENTED BY LINK ECU

We were hoping to avoid any changes this year with everything that has been going on, but unfortunately it didn’t work out that way. In any case, we have made some changes to this year’s USDrift Shoot-Out event, so please reference this page for the most up to date information.

SHOOT-OUT, STREET LEGAL, AND OTHER UPDATES

SHOOT-OUT, STREET LEGAL, AND OTHER UPDATES

With changes constantly evolving week to week regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic at national, state, and local levels; we have been hoping that our larger scheduled events were far enough away to not be impacted. However, once the virus picked up traction in late February/early March, we froze registrations for these events until we might have a better idea on how things would play out. As with almost everything else this year, we are saddened to announce that our schedule has been affected by the virus like so many other events. We hope these changes still allow you to attend these events and that we can all hang out with our friends like we used to in the very near future.

2020 USDrift Shoot-Out!

2020 USDrift Shoot-Out!

Marking the third year since its inception, the 2020 USDrift Shoot-out will continue the trend of heading further North and be returning with a later date than the previous two Shoot-out events. This year’s event will take place Friday, September 4th and Saturday, September 5th on the Washington Circuit at Summit Point Motorsports Park in Summit Point, WV.