Drivers Register HERE

This event will be hosted at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on July 30th 2011. 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.

Schedule

1:00pm Gates Open to Drivers and Teams
1:00pm – 2:30pm Tech Inspection
2:35pm – 2:50pm Drivers Meeting/Safety Briefing
2:50am – 3:00am Parade Lap
3:00pm – 3:50pm Practice Session 1
4:00pm – 4:50pm Practice Session 2
5:00pm – 5:50pm Practice Session 3
6:00pm – 6:50pm Practice Session 4
7:00pm – 7:30pm Dinner
7:30pm – 7:45pm Drivers Staging in number order
7:45pm – 9:00pm Qualifying
9:10pm – 9:20pm Qualifying Results Drivers Meeting
9:25pm – 9:35pm Tandem Order Staging
9:45pm – 11:00 Top 8/16 Tandem Competition
11:00pm – 11:30pm Award Ceremony

Round 3 Event Prizes

* VegasProAm Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place

1st Place

* Brian Crower is awarding a $300.00 Gift Certificate
* Godspeed is awarding a $300.00 Gift Certificate
* AIT Racing is awarding a $150.00 Gift Certificate
* HPS Silicone Hoses is awarding $100.00 Gift Certificate
* RETAKS is awarding a $100.00 Gift Certficate
* Baker Precision is awarding a $50.00 Gift Certificate
* Just Drift is awarding a Free Practice Session Voucher to 1st place
* Dstroyr T-Shirt or Product

2nd Place

* AIT Racing is awarding a $100.00 Gift Certificate
* HPS Silicone Hoses is awarding $60.00 Gift Certificate
* Baker Precision is awarding a $50.00 Gift Certificate
* RETAKS is awarding a $50.00 Gift Certificate
* Dstroyr T-Shirt

3rd Place

* Baker Precision is awarding a $50.00 Gift Certificate
* HPS Silicone Hoses is awarding $40.00 Gift Certificate
* Dstroyr T-Shirt

RETAKS will be awarding a Cash Prize for the most “Insane Entry” for each round of VPA 2011

Series Prizes

Series Champion Receives

* 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

Series 2nd, 3rd Receives

* A Formula Drift Pro License

Some Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need a SFI racing suit?
A: NO, not for the first 3 Bullring lot events, but a 2 layer SFI Race Suit is encouraged. For the final event at Formula Drift Rd 6 Las Vegas a SFI spec 3/2A-5 suit or SFI 3.2A/1 rated suit + SFI 3.3 Nomex Underwear will be required as gears/speeds increase.

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

Q: I do not have a cage will i be able to participate?
A: Yes – you will be able to practice in a “Non-Caged” Practice Run Group (no tandem) and have the opportunity to earn points from Qualifying, but you will not be able to move forward in the competition to the “Top 8″ or “Top 16″ You will have to pass a normal “Vegasdrift Practice Event Tech inspection” the tech sheet can be found Here

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.

To Register for Round 3 – July 30th 2011 @ LVMS  click HERE

Competition Rule book http://www.vegasdrift.com/forum/index.php/topic,5828.0.html

ProAm Tech Rule book http://www.vegasdrift.com/forum/index.php/topic,5826.0.html

For questions about Tech Requirements please email tech@vegasdrift.com

Vd – After VPA rd 2 we were able to catch up with Mike “BOMAC” Bolanos, a seasoned driver/instructor and judge for the VegasProAm series. Mike, what are your thoughts on the series after the first two rounds?

MB – First of all, I would like to say my greetings to all the VD members and supporters. Thanks for always supporting your grassroots drift community. Moving on to the 1st Vd Check-Up question. So, what exactly is in my thoughts towards the VPA series??? I’m very excited! This year definitely has a lot of flavors in the menu. From the local support and from our friends from CA, AZ, CO, NM, UT, and etc. I can’t disregard last years success but this season is definitely a positive movement towards FD standards and the newer breed of drivers are very good. I would say that 2011 is a good year for Vegas so far.

Vd – Coming from the judges booth, which was the closest and hardest battle to “make the call” on from Round 2?

MB – Without a doubt, semi-finals battle (top 4) between George Marstonovic (AZ) and Brandon Patterson (CA). As I remember before the OMT, non of the judges agreed to one winner. Judge #1 scored George, Judge #2 Brandon, and Judge #3 OMT. I was really blown away on how these drivers performed this round compared to all previous rounds in the VPA series since 2010. Of course each event has its own story, but the last round was definitely ranked #1 in my books. Its like watching FD or D1 live, except I was actually a part of judging these excellent drivers. The most exciting VPA Top 16 by far!!

Vd – Give us an update on your S-13.

MB – The update is… it’s still the same car! haha. I know I have mentioned before that I was planning on building a new chassis in hopes of participating couple rounds in FD. Lets just say that the hope met it’s demise and will be sticking to grassroots until further notice… maybe join VPA 2012. Don’t quote me on that! On the real, my s13 coupe was revived. I was able to get the rear end damage somewhat straightened out (good enough) and a make over on the front end and new paint. Car came out really good I wasn’t expecting that kind of result, i’m really happy with it. Took longer than expected (1 year) my last event with that car was May 28th, 29th 2010 for the VegasDrift/Justdrift Balcony event. Thanks to my Dad’s S13 hatch I was able to continue driving while the coupe project was in the works.

Vd – What’s your take on the wave of V8 swaps?

MB – Wave? more like a tornado with the means of destruction. I can’t hate on them, I would love to own one and would be nice to actually compete with power like that. Great power comes with great responsibility! You better have deep pockets for tires! haha. It does make the level of drifting go up a notch. Less motor issues with a lot more efficient horses to count on. Definitely different from your common drifting laws. I bet it’s really fun to drift one, but for now I can only imagine that feeling.

Vd – Being an old 86 driver, what are your thoughts on drifting with low HP?

MB – My thoughts haven’t change a bit. from a 4AGE powered corolla, S13 with single bangers or KA DOHC and etc. I think if you can give your self a chance to learn from a low hp cars you get to experience a lot more. Nothing wrong with low HP cars as longs as you can have fun with it.

Vd – Do you think the experience of judging has giving you something to apply to your driving?

MB – Most definitely! It’s different when you concentrate on setting the standards on the track that you are judging on. Drifting is a motor sport art, it is really important that you follow what the judges want. Sometimes when you are out there, you have to imagine how good you can look from the judges stand point. It’s like impressing your dads gf, no matter how clean you look if you are sloppy you don’t get any points.

Vd – What is your favorite 80′s band and movie?

MB – 80′s band? a lot, I’m pretty versatile with my music selection, from jazz, r&b, hip-hop, soul, and alternative. Up to this point I still believe that the 80′s towards the mid 90′s were the best years of music. For my best movie, it has to be “TOPGUN” I cant tell you how many times I’ve watched that movie and never ever got tired of it. You always want to play the best guy in a movie… in this case, who is your iceman?

Vd – Thanks for the interview Mike! We will see you at round 3 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Is there anyone you would like to mention or thank?

MB – Thanks Wes! And Thank you VegasDrift and Staff. As I always say and remind myself, I’m very proud to be a part of this organization. Drifting has been a passion for me ever since the 1st day I kicked the clutch of my corolla. To the OG people, new breeds, and future stars Thank you! You guys are a big part of VD’s success.

To Family and close friends who have always been there, Thanks for all the support!

To Justdrift for helping me out since I started being a regular driver and an instructor.

Thank you:
Maxxis Tires
Replay HD
AIT RACING
HPS
UDrift
BCE Designs
J’Spec
The Shop
Brian Camacho

Photo Credit

Larry Chen – Driftfotos.com
‘Sa Jamil Hogan “KidYosh” – Kidyosh.com
Joal Cada – Third Eye Photography

Famed Pro-Am driver, Mike Burns, took first place. Mike was also the winner of the Retaks “Insane Entry” award. Runner up was Brandon Patterson from California. Brandon is a 2010 VegasProAm contender and earned an invite to Formula Drift Pro-Am nationals. Mauricio Ornelas was able to secure third place after some close tandems. Round Two was judged by (FD Driver) Taka Aono, also known as, “The Flying 86,″ (FD licensed) Mike Bolanos, and (FD licensed) Tommy Suell.

1st – Mike Burns (Retaks “Insane Entry” Award)
2nd – Brandon Patterson
3rd – Mauricio Ornelas
4th – George Marstanovic (#1 qualifier run)

VegasProAm Round 2 “Top 16″ Drivers

Top 16 photo…crashed

VegasDrift set off the “Top 16″ ceremony with a budget friendly fireworks display.

Mike Burns #48 leads in the battle for 1st while Brandon Patterson #23 attempts to close the gap.

George Marstanovic #43 leads while Brandon Patterson chases within inches. Marstanovic received 4th place and was the number one qualifier.

Mauricio Ornelas advances to the “Top 4″ after going toe to toe with Dan Brockett #20

Andy Hateley #26 and Mauricio Ornelas #34 push hard for the last podium spot! Andy was the VPA rd 1 winner!

Gary Ganotisi #40 in the root beer colored “JS4KIX” S13 leads in a battle with Brandon Wicknick #16 from Utah. Gary advanced to the “Top 8″

Mark Tecson #21 instructor over at U-Drift Top 16′d for the second time!!

Alex Villabrille #19 is also competing in Just Drift’s “Top Drift” ProAm series.

KSPORT driver Corey Hosford #45 made it into the “Top 8″ and was then paired up against Andy Hateley

Carlos Cano #33 laid down some impressive runs in his AE86 and made it into the “Top 16″ for the second time.

Addrock Rosin #28 is a familiar name in the VegasProAm series.

VegasProAm contender Jackie Sin #30 was able to continue on after a fender bender. Jackie’s pit crew worked efficiently to get back in the game.

VegasDrift and VegasProAm would like to thank the spectators and it’s associate sponsors:

702 Graphics
AIT Racing
Baker Precision
Belle-1 Racing Communications
Brian Crower
CP Carrillo
DSTROYR
Emergency Hookers
Formula Drift
GodSpeed Project
HPS Silicone Hoses
Retaks Lifestyle Backpacks
Sparco USA
U-Drift

VegasProAm Round 3 will be on July 30th 2011 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Be sure to visit VegasProAm.com frequently for updates!

A special thanks to DJ Ortho and Team 671 for keeping the music flowing!

Photo Credit
Joel Cada – Third Eye Photography

Register Here

This event will be hosted on the Formula Drift “drag strip lot”
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.

Schedule
1:00pm Gates Open to Drivers and Teams
1:00pm – 2:30pm Tech Inspection
2:35pm – 2:50pm Drivers Meeting/Safety Briefing
2:50am – 3:00am Parade Lap
3:00pm – 3:50pm Practice Session 1
4:00pm – 4:50pm Practice Session 2
5:00pm – 5:50pm Practice Session 3
6:00pm – 6:50pm Practice Session 4
7:00pm – 7:30pm Dinner
7:30pm – 7:45pm Drivers Staging in number order
7:45pm – 9:00pm Qualifying
9:10pm – 9:20pm Qualifying Results Drivers Meeting
9:25pm – 9:35pm Tandem Order Staging
9:45pm – 11:00 Top 8/16 Tandem Competition
11:00pm – 11:30pm Award Ceremony

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

Series 2nd, 3rd
* A Formula Drift Pro License

Round 2 Event Prizes:
* VegasProAm Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place

1st Place
* Brian Crower is awarding a $300.00 Gift Certificate
* Godspeed is awarding a $300.00 Gift Certificate
* U-Drift $200.00 Cash
* AIT Racing is awarding a $150.00 Gift Certificate
* HPS Silicone Hoses is awarding $100.00 Gift Certificate
* RETAKS is awarding a $100.00 Gift Certficate
* Baker Precision is awarding a $50.00 Gift Certificate
* Just Drift is awarding a Free Practice Session Voucher to 1st place
* Dstroyr T-Shirt or Product

2nd Place
* AIT Racing is awarding a $100.00 Gift Certificate
* HPS Silicone Hoses is awarding $60.00 Gift Certificate
* Baker Precision is awarding a $50.00 Gift Certificate
* RETAKS is awarding a $50.00 Gift Certificate
* Dstroyr T-Shirt

3rd Place
* Baker Precision is awarding a $50.00 Gift Certificate
* HPS Silicone Hoses is awarding $40.00 Gift Certificate
* Dstroyr T-Shirt

RETAKS will be awarding a Cash Prize for the most “Insane Entry”

Current Drivers list

01. Hillsabeck, Traverse
02. Marstanovic, George
03. Remishevskiy, Eugene
04. Hitchcox, Zachery
05. Tecson, Mark
06. Remishevskiy, William
07. Cano, Carlos
08. Hateley, Andrew
09. Brockett, Dan
10. Escobedo, Aaron
11. Hosford, Corey
12. Mondragon, Joel
13. Wolfson, Tyler
14. Sproul, Joey
15. Villabrille, Alex
16. Billedo, Chris POW
17. Rosin, Addrock
18. Le, Danny
19. Mersman, Jordan
20. Gray, Robert
21. Burns, Mike
22. Yousif, Sam
23. Cummins, Trevor
24. Ornelas, Mauricio
25. Laing, Buckey
26. Wicknick, Brandon
27. Edwards, Daniel
28. Sin, Jackie
29. Ganotisi, Gary
30. George, Danny

Sponsors
Presented By: Vegasdrift.com

Associate Sponsors:
702 Graphics
AIT Racing
Baker Precision
Belle-1 Racing Communications
Brian Crower
CP Carrillo
DSTROYR
Emergency Hookers
Formula Drift
GodSpeed Project
HPS Silicone Hoses
Retaks Lifestyle Backpacks
Sparco USA
U-Drift