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VegasProAm round 4 will take place on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Formula Drift course!! This is the final round of the VegasProAm season. Round four schedule is TBA within a two week window. Practice and qualification will occur on August 20th. For those who qualify, a brief practice and competition will take place on August 21st. This is for advanced drivers only!

Drivers Register Here

VegasProAm follows a Formula Drift style event format to help drivers get the feel of what will be expected from them at the next level of competition.

Series Prizes: Series Champion will receive

* A Formula Drift Pro License
* 1 set of CP Pistons
* 1 set of Carrillo Rods
* 2 Belle 1 Communications Formula Drift Freq Programed Motorola UHF Radios
* $500.00 in Sparco Gift Certificates

Series 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place will receive
* Invitations to the Formula Drift ProAm Nationals

Some Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this a beginner event?
A: NO.

Q: Will there be on-site tire changing?
A: Yes!

Q: Do I need a roll cage and racing suit to participate?
A: Yes, roll cage, racing suit and helmet will require tech inspection.

Q: Will I be able to participate in Tandem with a bolt in cage?
A: Yes – however if you earn your license or are awarded an invitation to ProAm Nationals your car has to meet all of the tech requirements in the Formula Drift ProAm

Q: How many “racing/bucket” seats are required for Tandem?
A: You will only need one “Bucket” Seat and one certified harness

Q: Do i need a full fire suppression system?
A: We require one 2lbs extinguisher mounted securely with a quick release, within an arms distance, while the driver is seated. Once again if you move on to Nationals your car must be fully compliant with the Formula Drift ProAm Rulebook.

Q: Does my Battery need to be relocated to the Trunk, or inside the car?
A: No. But for tandem we do require a cut off switch that will shut the car down.

Q: Can I pick my own number?
A: No, we will not be taking number requests. Participants will receive 1 free set of door plates. Additional Door plates will be $10.00 a set.

Q: Are there ride alongs?
A: There are NO ride alongs.

VegasProAm round three went underway on July 24th at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. As day turned night, VegasDrift hosted another smoke session where drivers went head to head for points. Without a doubt, all competitors pushed it to the limit!

Congratulations to the VegasProAm Round 3 winners!!!

1. A. Bakchis – #28
2. B. Wicknick – #38
3. J. Guild – #32

Top 8 for VegasProAm rd 3

1. D. George – #34 – 92.6
2. J. Guild – #32 – 87.8
3. A. Bakchis – #28 – 86.3
4. B. Wicknick – #38 – 84.1
5. B. Patterson – #5 – 82.3
6. T. Cisneros – #24 – 82.3
7. G. Kilada – #8 – 71.7
8. S. Coward – #44 – 70.1

Local drifter Danny George qualified #1.

VegasProAm points leader, “Odi” Bakchis leads while local drifter Josh “The Slide’n Banana,” gives chase.

(Pictured above)FormulaDrift judge Ernie Fixmer gives instruction to get optimal points for qualification.

VegasProAm co-commentator and notorious forum member, Chris Finch.

Tommy Suell and Mike Bolanos…VegasProAm judges, FD licensed drivers and two of VegasDrift’s triple O.G.s

Dstroyr’s Jon Chase had his summer line on display. Visit his online shop at www.dstroyr.com and cop some threads or go to hell!

Jon awards some DSTROYR shirts to the podium winners.

World famous professional drift photographer and VegasProAm supporter, Larry Chen, shoots the track! Seriously, whatever you do make sure to go his site www.driftfotos.com to see the rest of the Round 3 pics.

Victor from Emergency Hookers Towing is a long time supporter of VegasDrift. Look out for his other towing company “Camel Towing.”

DJ Info kept the bass pumping and laid down a crowd pleasing set. Visit his site at www.djinfo411.com!

Nick Dizon rock’n a Keep Drifting Fun shirt.

Mando and JC take a break in the staff booth from the 105+ temps!! Its was a scorcher!

Tommy Suell, Ernie Fixmer and Larry Chen went flying right before event to find empty pools to skateboard in.

Hobo Herron WANTS YOU…..to visit his site – www.keepdriftingfun.com –

We would like to personally thank our supporters: Sparco, CP Pistons, Driftfotos, Wrecked Magazine, Dstroyr Clothing, 4RP (Four Reel Productions), KeepDriftingFun.com, First Source Signs, Emergency Hookers Towing, Motor Mavens, Belle-1 Communications, Carrillo Rods, AITRacing.com, Paladin Automotive, DJ Info, and Formula Drift.

Photography
-Driftfotos – Larry Chen – www.driftfotos.com
-Wrecked Magazine – www.wreckedmagazine.com
-And a couple by track staff

Thanks for reading…See you at VegasProAm Round 4!

WD

Here are the results fresh from the track:
Photo Courtesy Larry Chen http://www.driftfotos.com

1. A. Bakchis – #28
2. B. Wicknick – #38
3. J. Guild – #32

Great driving displayed by all our competitors tonight, congratulations to our Top 3!