It’s been quite a few years since Louren Sansregret and I started this website and to be quite honest with you I’m surprised it’s grown as large as it has. I’m amazed and honored that Driftwest.ca has become the premier drift forum in western Canada, and I promise you it will only grow from here. A little while back, Louren was kind enough to give me control over the site, and a few exciting things have been set in motion since then.
Over the years, Driftwest made a bit of cash. Up until now, I just sat on it. Now I’ve flipped it back into the website, and then some, to improve the service we’ve been providing all these years. The forums that everyone’s used to won’t change much- we’re just combining a bunch of the subdirectories, and moving the event coverage to the new Blog section of the site- but these are just a few small building blocks to support the bigger upcoming change: the Driftwest Series. Colin Reeves, Spec-D and I have combined forces to promote a series for the West, and we will do our utmost to bring you the best and fairest drifting in this part of Canada.
The Series
The Driftwest Pro Series is a west-coast-operated, west coast series- by the drivers, for the drivers. The series will be single driver pool events meaning all pro-ams and pros will compete together similar to XDC. We will be running four events in Alberta and BC in 2012. Some changes from 2011 will include video taped judging (for challenging purposes), driver workshops, immediate cash payouts and no “re-dos”. Our judging format will be similar to prior years but the rules will be very straightforward and will not change mid-season. Tech for the upcoming season will be easier to comply with than following years for more incentive to the rookie pro-driver. The rule book will be posted to the site later today.
Schedule (Tentative):
- Round 1 – Castrol Raceway (Drift Pad), Edmonton – June
- Round 2 – TBD, Calgary – July
- Round 3 – Pentiction Speedway, BC – August
- Round 4 – Castrol Raceway (Roadcourse), Edmonton – September
On behalf of Colin Reeves and myself, we thank you, and welcome you to the new era of drifting.
– Kenji Miki
So sick! Great Job on the dedication for us and am glad to have a great forum like this availible.
tbd?
To be determined.
What will be required to pass tech?
All tech requirements will be outlined in the rulebook which we will have for all of you in the next day or so. Keep checking the blog section for an update.
Kenji
awesome news best of luck!
How about looking at Saskatoon ?
I like this idea. Kenji, if you are interested in setting something up at auto clearing motor speedway in Saskatoon, message me and I’ll get you the contact info for one of the reps. Or I can look into it and get back to you with more info.
Exciting news! Can’t wait already, need to get hammering away on the car
Neat. I’m interested to see where this goes.
Great news! I’m going to try and drive every event next year. And I agree about a possible Saskatoon date, try talking to Cam @ Speedtech Saskatoon and maybe we can figure out a suitable location.
If you want drift racing in Western Canada to survive it’s time for “you” the drivers to get onboard and support Colin and Kenji in this venture. Get involved and ask what you can do to help them, don’t go into this expecting them to do everything for you. They are committed to making Drift Racing fun again, are you? Let’s make 2012 the most amazing year yet.
Still mainly an Alberta Series?
Were always open to do an event in Sask, just need a suitable venue.
I suppose the oval would be a difficult place to run a competition seeing as the infield is only partially paved. We’ve been denied by all other possible venues so far. Sask sucks
It would be nice to see some events in Bc aswell. Interested for sure.
Fuck ya! Hopefully something out in Saskatoon again! Or at least get another demo this year
any chances of an am/pro-am series?
Im excited to see this rule book, it will let me know how much money i need to spend this winter… keep us posted !
Any updates on a Rule book? Cage guide lines, seats Fia or not?
Thanks !!
When will the rule book will be posted ?
updates?