Formula DRIFT Announces 2023 Schedule, Hall Of Fame, New Initiatives
Officials from Formula DRIFT have announced its 2023 schedule during a press conference at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The venues for the eight-round PRO Championship remain unchanged from 2022, with the PROSPEC Championship again to be decided at Utah Motorsports Park in Grantsville, Utah, and the PRO Championship culminating at its traditional Irwindale Speedway venue in Irwindale, California.
In addition, Formula DRIFT will celebrate its landmark 20th anniversary in 2023 with new initiatives. One of the first significant changes is the removal of the 37 driver cap on both the PRO and PROSPEC Championships. This will allow more teams to enter the series but makes qualifying more crucial than ever, as only 32 drivers can compete in the head-to-head competition.
The PRO Prize Purse has also been increased with the payout per round doubled from the 2022 numbers. The 2023 PRO Champion will also receive $50,000 for their win.
The new, official Formula DRIFT Podcast hosted by Jacob Gettins will allow fans to follow their favorite teams and drivers.
Officials have also announced the creation of the Formula DRIFT Hall of Fame (FDHOF), a move that “signifies the maturity and longevity of the series.” The first inductees will be honored at the 2023 opening round in Long Beach, California. Each inductee will be awarded a unique FDHOF ring, which will be custom-made for the recipient and encrusted with diamonds and gemstones to a value of $10,000.
Furthermore, a Formula DRIFT monument will be erected in downtown Long Beach to commemorate the sport, and the name of each Hall of Fame inductee will be etched into the monument to preserve their part in history. For more information and to view the complete 2023 schedule, visit formulad.com.
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Releases Event Schedule for 2023 Season
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series has announced the schedule for the upcoming 2023 season, featuring stops at standout racing facilities across the country.
East Region:
- Gainesville Raceway: March 2–5
- Maple Grove Raceway: May 26–28
- Lebanon Valley Dragway: June 9–11
- Atco Dragway: August 4–6
- New England Dragway: August 25–27
- Virginia Motorsports Park: September 29–October 1
North Central Region:
- Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park: April 28–30
- Summit Motorsports Park: June 2–4
- National Trail Raceway: July 14–15
- Beech Bend Raceway Park: August 25–27
- World Wide Technology Raceway: October 6–7
Central Region:
- No Problem Raceway: February 24–26
- SRCA Dragstrip: May 5–7
- Texas Motorplex: May 19–21
- Bandimere Speedway: June 16–17
- Heartland Motorsports Park: July 28–29
- Tri-State Raceway: September 8–10
West Region:
- Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park: February 23–26
- The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: April 19–22
- TBD: TBD
- Woodburn Dragstrip: July 13–14
- Woodburn Dragstrip: July 15–16
- Pacific Raceway: August 11–13
- The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: November 3–5
2023 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Divisional Schedule
Northeast Region:
- Cecil County Dragway: April 14–16
- Maple Grove Raceway: May 26–28
- Lebanon Valley Dragway: June 9–11
- Numidia Dragway: July 8–9
- Atco Dragway: August 4–6
- New England Dragway: August 25–27
- Virginia Motorsports Park: September 29–October 1
Southeast Division:
- Orlando Speed World Dragway: February 3–4
- Gainesville Raceway: March 2–5
- South Georgia Motorsports Park: March 17–18
- Silver Dollar Raceway: April 21–22
- GALOT Motorsports Park: September 15–16
- Rockingham Dragway: October 21–22
North Central Division:
- Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park: April 28–30
- Summit Motorsports Park: June 2–4
- National Trail Raceway (JEGS SPORTSnationals): July 12–13
- National Trail Raceway: July 14–16
- Beech Bend Raceway Park: August 25–27
- World Wide Technology Raceway: October 4–5
- World Wide Technology Raceway: October 6–7
South Central Division:
- No Problem Raceway: February 24–26
- Thunder Valley Raceway Park: March 24–26
- Houston Raceway Park: April 21–22
- Texas Motorplex: May 18–19
- Texas Motorplex: May 20–21
- Tulsa Raceway Park: September 21–22
- Tulsa Raceway Park: September 23–24
West Central Division:
- SRCA Dragstrip: May 5–7
- Tri-State Raceway: June 2–4
- Bandimere Speedway: June 16–17
- Heartland Motorsports Park: July 27–28
- Heartland Motorsports Park: July 29–30
- Tri-State Raceway: September 8–10
Northwest Division:
- Firebird Raceway: June 2–4
- Woodburn Dragstrip: July 13–14
- Woodburn Dragstrip: July 15–16
- Pacific Raceway: August 10–11
- Pacific Raceway: August 12–13
- Yellowstone Drag Strip: August 24–25
- Yellowstone Drag Strip: August 26
Pacific Division:
- Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park: February 23–24
- Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park: February 25–26
- The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: April 19–20
- The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: April 21–22
- TBD: TBD
- TBD: TBD
- The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: November 3–5
Joey Logano Wins NASCAR Cup Series Championship
MagnaFlow Ambassador Joey Logano clinched the NASCAR season finale at Phoenix Raceway last Sunday. Not only did he lead the race for 187 of 312 laps, but he also managed to keep a determined Ross Chastain at bay for the race’s final miles to secure his second NASCAR Cup Series Championship.
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