Ten local drivers attended the Formula Drift Academy at Yas Marina Circuit on Saturday and were trained by world-class drift experts Michael Essa and Tony Brakiohapa. They learned about drift vehicle preparation and set-up before taking to the Yas Vehicle Dynamic Area for individual drift technique coaching sessions.
Four of the drivers will demonstrate their skills at the Formula Drift event at Yas Marina Circuit on 25 February. Tickets to Formula Drift start from AED 50 and children aged 12 and under are free when accompanied by a General Admission or Premium ticket-holder.
About Formula DRIFT
Completing its seventh season, Formula DRIFT is recognised as the North American professional drifting championship. Established on the streets of Japan, drifting has evolved into a worldwide competitive sport that challenges each driver’s driving ability and vehicle control. Formula DRIFT provides a forum for professional drifters to compete in seven events in the USA for the coveted Formula DRIFT Championship crown. As the first official series in North America, Formula DRIFT has taken competitive motorsports to the extreme, attracting fans and car enthusiasts from all walks of life and establishes itself as the worldwide leader for the sport. For a competition schedule and ticket information, visit: www.formuladrift.com.
About Yas Marina Circuit
Yas Marina Circuit is one of the most technologically advanced motor racing facilities ever developed. Located on Yas Island, the circuit debuted on October 30, 2009 with the final race of the FIA Formula One World Championship - the inaugural Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to a capacity crowd of around 50,000. Year round, Yas Marina Circuit hosts an extensive programme of leading international and national motorsport racing series as well as major entertainment events and corporate activities. Supplementary facilities include the Yas Drag Racing Centre, the Yas Racing School and the Yas Kartzone.
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