Acceler8 – the independent non-profit Automotive Education Program founded by Law Enforcement veterans to help at-risk youth – is delighted to welcome Jim Liaw (@jimliaw) as a new Board Member who will bring a wealth of automotive, motorsport and social outreach experience as well as business acumen to the organization. As President of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, Jim Liaw is a motorsport executive and co-founder of the globally recognized Formula DRIFT series, w

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Formula DRIFT PRO Championship Round 2 delivered one of the most emotional and unpredictable battles of the 2026 season as Vaughn Gittin Jr. returned to the top step of the podium at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta after defeating longtime rival James Deane in an intense Final battle. The victory marked a major milestone for Gittin. Despite being semi-retired from full-time competition, the two-time Formula DRIFT champion continues to make annual appearances at Road Atlanta, an

Formula Drift travels to Georgia for the second round of its 2026 season, where three Ford Mustang RTR Spec-5 FD cars will fight for victory at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. RTR Vehicles Team Owner Vaughn Gittin Jr. will compete alongside James Deane and Ben Hobson. Road Atlanta marks the first of two planned appearances for Gittin in Formula Drift this year. In the first round on the streets of Long Beach, Deane and Hobson were strong in the return of the single-car, two-r

Drifting continues to evolve across tracks, screens, and communities worldwide — and now, its story is being told on a larger scale. Drift Illustrated has officially partnered with Formula Drift to expand coverage of the sport, bridging the gap between professional competition and the grassroots culture that fuels it. As the only dedicated print drifting magazine in the United States, Drift Illustrated has built its platform around documenting the full ecosystem of drifting

HOTPIT Autofest has announced a major new media project with RACER Network that will bring the culture of drifting to television in a way it has never been seen before. The project, HOTPIT The Drift Series, produced by StevStreet Entertainment and Stulac Marketing, represents the culmination of this collaboration and introduces audiences to the personalities, stories, and culture that power the HOTPIT community. Stev Stephens of StevStreet Entertainment, part of an award‑winn

There are moments when a conversation stops feeling like “content” and starts feeling like responsibility. When I asked Serhii Sytar how drifting continues in Ukraine during wartime, I expected a technical answer — logistics, venues, limitations. What I received instead was a reminder of why this magazine exists in the first place. Serhii spoke about drifting not as a sport, but as life. As mental survival. As an economic engine. As a way to help the people defending their co

Drifting has always been more than just cars sliding sideways—it’s a culture built by the people in it. Whether you're behind the wheel or running events, there’s a real opportunity to contribute and help grow the scene in meaningful ways. Drivers: Are the Eyes and Voice of Your Local Scene If you’re a driver, you already know what’s happening at your local track. You’re in it every weekend—testing lines, building cars, and connecting with your crew. That firsthand experience

Perfect weather greeted fans as they arrived at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta for Round One of the 2021 Formula DRIFT PRO Championship....

FORMULA DRIFT ANNOUNCES REVISED 2020 SCHEDULE Formula DRIFT is very pleased to announce its revised 2020 competition schedule, which...

Last weekend, the Forza Drifting Season kicked off to an exciting start as ESDA hosted their first round of the season on Lime Rock Park....

1. Give the Drift Illustrated fans a brief history on what got you into drifting? The first time I saw drifting in person was at Pitt...