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.

Earn a Formula DRIFT PRO2 License & Konig Wheel Sponsorship

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As car enthusiasts, König loves when they have the opportunity to help drivers and race programs, especially those developing from a grassroots level. They understand the amount of commitment, time, effort, and money it takes. König also recognizes that these motorsport enthusiasts help to further our sport as they aspire and ascend into that next level of competition. 

Currently, USDRIFT is associated with 4 drift licensing Shootout events in conjunction with VEGASDRIFT, MIDWEST DRIFT UNION, and SONOMA Drift. These competition events provide the opportunity for a drifter to earn a Formula DRIFT PRO2 license by placing in the top 3 spots in a single event! 

König recently approached USDRIFT about an idea to sweeten the prize for the winner of each one of these Formula DRIFT PRO2 licensing Shootouts. So to the winner of each of these events, König will award them a wheel sponsorship for the 2020 Formula DRIFT PRO2 season!

The Events: 

June 21-23, 2019 – USDRIFT Shootout – USDRIFT

August 17-18, 2019 – Summer Jam Pro 2 Shootout – Sonoma Drift

August 23-24, 2019 – Vegas Drift Shootout – Vegas Drift

September 6-7th, 2019 – Midwest Drift Union Shootout – MDU Drift

The sponsorship details:

• – 10 wheel full sponsorship agreement.

• – Winner must compete in 2020 Formula DRIFT PRO2 season

• – Can’t be sponsored by another wheel company

For more details contact: usdrift@konigwheels.com or through USDRIFT