SCOUTING REPORT //

For 2024, USDrift will be returning with the second season of their Scouting Report option for drivers interested in attempting to earn a Formula DRIFT professional license. Formula DRIFT redesigned the licensing format in 2023, changing the number of licenses that are available each year, and reducing the licenses to be valid for only one year (the immediate year after they are awarded). This redesigned program is in lieu of USDrift 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. Street Legal or other one off competitions).

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, inaugural Formula DRIFT PRO2 champion, and USDrift judge Dan Savage; Formula Drift spotter, Drift School instructor, Formula DRIFT judge. 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, will grant them significant knowledge into the sport. The panel may select at their discretion, one eligible driver to award a 2025 Formula DRIFT license that is valid for the 2025 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 at the button below. NOTE: Applications are open until May 31st for the 2024 USDrift season. For more information on the new Formula DRIFT PRO/AM licensing series and changes, click here.