SPORTING REGULATIONS

2024 VERSION 1.4

 Introduction

Entering its twenty-first season, Formula DRIFT is recognized as the global leader in professional drifting.
As the first drifting championship series in North America, Formula DRIFT has taken this competitive
motorsport to the extreme; attracting fans and car enthusiasts from all walks of life. It has also established
the benchmark for drifting worldwide. This high-skilled, high-powered motorsport, where drivers
intentionally maneuver their vehicles into well executed, controlled sideways slides at high speeds through
a marked course, has the most diverse driver and vehicle field competing on the most diverse set of
facilities for the coveted Formula DRIFT Championship crown.

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FORMULA DRIFT Holdings, LLC
FORMULA DRIFT PRO Championship / FORMULA DRIFT PROSPEC Championship

Ryan Sage President

Andy Luk Director of Operations
Fred Ramirez Director of Events
Kevin Wells Director of Competition
Bryan Olfert Director of Sales and Business Development Director
Casidi Tanaka-Fixmer Director of Ticketing and Registrar
Joyce Leung Manager of Sales and Marketing
Teo Corrales Manager of Content
Rachyl Hai Office Manager / Ticketing Assistant
Jarod DeAnda Series Announcer / Emcee
Larry Chen Photographer
Chris Uhl Race Control
Brian Eggert Competition Judge
Robbie Nishida Competition Judge
Reese Marin Competition Judge
Vernon Zwaneveld Competition Judge
Trais Taylor Technical Inspector
Matt Soppa Competition Official / Announcer
Max Fougeres Competition Official
Michael Weber Competition Official
Logan Noel Competition Official
Ricky Bailey Competition Official
Joe Frye Competition Official
Chase Weber Competition Official
Edwin Fernandez Operations
Jim Liaw Co-Founder / Board Member
 Table of Contents
Section Page
1. GENERAL REGULATIONS 1
1.1. ADMINSTRATIVE CONTROL 1
1.2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF THE RULES 1
1.3. INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF RULES 1
1.4. CHANGES TO RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS 1
2. LICENSING 2
2.1. FORMULA DRIFT HARD CARD AND DRIVER LICENSE 2
2.2. FORMULA DRIFT LICENSE 2
2.3. FORMULA DRIFT CHAMPIONSHIP APPROVAL, RIGHT TO REGISTER AND LICENSE
RENEWAL 2
2.4. TEAM REPRESENTATIVE 3
2.5. SPOTTERS 3
2.6. MEETING ATTENDANCE 4
3. CODE OF CONDUCT 4
3.1. DRIVER/TEAM AND VEHICLE APPEARANCE 4
3.2. CONDUCT AND DEMEANOR 4
3.3. DISCIPLINARY ACTION 5
3.4. ENTRIES 6
3.5. PERFORMANCE ENHANCING AND/OR RECREATIONAL DRUGS 6
3.6. FORMULA DRIFT GAMBLING POLICY 7
4. GENERAL SERIES REGULATIONS 7
4.1. OFFICIALS 7
4.2. SERIES IDENTIFICATION 8
4.3. GENERAL PIT, PADDOCK, AND COURSE RULES 8
4.4. MOTORIZED PIT BIKES 9
4.5. IN-PIT ACTIVATION AND MERCHANDISE SALES 10
4.6. FLAG SIGNALS 10
4.7. RADIOS 10
4.8. PASSENGERS 10
4.9. ENTERED VEHICLES 10
4.10. TRACK RENTAL AND TESTING 11
4.11. TEAM AND MEDIA CAMERAS 11
5. CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS 11
5.1. COMPETITION POINTS 12
5.2. CHAMPIONSHIP RANKING TIE BREAKING 12
6. PRIZE MONEY AND AWARDS 12
6.1 PRO PRIZE MONEY 13
6.2 PROSPEC PRIZE MONEY 13
6.3 PRO CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY 13
6.4 PROSPEC CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY 13
APPENDIX B – RIDE-ALONG TERMS AND CONDITIONS 15
APPENDIX C – MANUFACTURE CUP, TIRE CUP, AND FRANCHISE CHAMPIONSHIP 16
RECORD OF REVISIONS 17
1. GENERAL REGULATIONS
1.1.ADMINSTRATIVE CONTROL
The Formula DRIFT PRO Championship is a wholly owned property of Formula DRIFT Holdings, LLC. (Formula
DRIFT) and sanctions all Formula DRIFT events including the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship, Formula DRIFT
PROSPEC Championship, Formula DRIFT PRO-Am Series, and other events managed by Formula DRIFT (events).
The business administration of the series is managed by Formula DRIFT Holdings, LLC.

A Formula DRIFT representative assigned by the President or Vice-President of Formula DRIFT Holdings, LLC shall
be present at any official meeting, or hearing, involving interpretation or implementation of this rulebook or the
operation and business matters of Formula DRIFT in general.

At Formula DRIFT events, each DIRECTOR/MANAGER has the authority over their respective areas of
responsibility. He/she reports to the President of Formula DRIFT.

1.2.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF THE RULES

Every person, entity, group of persons, regional affiliate, or organizer who seeks approvals for, and is granted
the right to participate or conduct a Formula DRIFT event, and any person who receives a Formula DRIFT license,
warrants that:

• He/she is acquainted with the series rules.

• He/she agrees with reservation to abide by the series rules.
• He/she renounces the right to have legal recourse, except with the written consent of Formula DRIFT, to any
arbitrator, tribunal, not provided for in the rules.

1.3.INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF RULES

Formula DRIFT officials shall make the final interpretation and application of the rules. Their decisions shall be
final and binding. In order to promote the sport of automotive competition, to achieve prompt finality in
competition results, and in consideration of the numerous benefits to them, all participants and entrants,
(including competitors and officials) expressly agree that:

Determinations and/or decisions made by Formula DRIFT officials are non-litigable.

They will not initiate or maintain litigation of any kind against Formula DRIFT, or anyone acting on behalf of
Formula DRIFT, to reverse, or modify, such determinations, or to seek to recover damages, or other relief
allegedly incurred, or required, as a result of such determination and; If a participant, entrant, competitor, or
official initiates, or maintains, litigation in violation of this provision, that individual or entity agrees to reimburse
Formula DRIFT, and/or partners, agents, or affiliate organizations for Formula DRIFT, for all costs of such
litigation, including travel expenses, and attorneys’ fees. Competitors, or officials, involved in such litigation will
have all Formula DRIFT privileges suspended until litigation is complete.

Formula DRIFT reserves the right to amend, or modify, the rules at any time (including individual series
regulations and supplementary regulations) via Supplementary Regulations, Meetings, Technical Bulletins,
Competitor Bulletins, or other medium.

The English text of these regulations will be used should any dispute arise regarding their interpretation. As of
January 1st, of each year, the Rules & Regulations for that year shall supersede all versions from the previous
years.

1.4.CHANGES TO RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS

Formula DRIFT reserves the right to change any rule, regulation, or specification by written bulletin. These
bulletins will be sent out via e-mail to the current competitors and staff, as well as being posted at the Formula
DRIFT online bulletin board (refer to Registrar for access). The Competition Director has the authority to make

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 adjustments to safety specifications at any time if deemed necessary. Teams are responsible to ensure they
conform to the current rules or bulletins.

Requests for rule changes from participants are welcomed; send requests to the Competition Director.

2. LICENSING
2.1.FORMULA DRIFT HARD CARD AND DRIVER LICENSE
All drivers and crew members working in the pits, or other designated high-risk area, must be 18 years or older,
be a Formula Drift hard card holder. Participants 16-18 years old may be admitted upon issuance of a Minor
Participant I.D. and license. Hard cards are required for everyone working on a vehicle during the duration of
the event.

Privileges may be revoked at any time for non-compliance with this rulebook.

All Formula DRIFT drivers must be licensed by Formula DRIFT in order to compete in a Formula DRIFT PRO and
PROSPEC events, Formula DRIFT International events, invitational events or any Formula DRIFT demos may be
subject to other or no licensing criteria.

2.2.FORMULA DRIFT LICENSE

Formula Drift license can be obtained by:

• Top ranked drivers in a Formula DRIFT licensing series
• Top ranked drivers in Formula Drift Japan Championship
• Special Provision Petition
• International Petition

All remaining drivers and any new driver wishing to obtain a provisional Formula DRIFT license will have two
options.

Option 1: FORMULA DRIFT LICENSING SERIES (i.e., Formula DRIFT Affiliate series, Formula DRIFT PRO-AM Series,
etc.)
Competitors wishing to obtain a Formula DRIFT license have the option to compete in a Formula DRIFT licensing
series, which includes: Formula Drift Affiliate series operate internationally, Formula Drift PRO-AM series.
Formula DRIFT licensing series competitions will be judged by officials selected through operating agencies
approved by Formula DRIFT. Each licensing series may have their own rules and regulations so all competitors
must contact the licensing series directly. For the most updated list of Formula DRIFT licensing series, please
refer to www.formulad.com.

Option 2: INTERNATIONAL PETITION

A driver that believes that he/she is qualified to obtain a Formula DRIFT license on a competitive level but not
based in North America may submit a petition to Formula DRIFT for review. The petition application format may
be obtained by contacting the Formula DRIFT office. As of 2022 petition applications will be accepted up to the
conclusion of the final round of the PRO season. Upon the conclusion of the submission period all petitions will
be reviewed by the Formula Drift Competition Committee responses will be drafted in the following weeks.
Drivers with insufficient experience or credentials based on a predetermined formula will not be considered.

2.3. FORMULA DRIFT CHAMPIONSHIP APPROVAL, RIGHT TO REGISTER AND LICENSE RENEWAL
Once a Formula Drift license has been obtained you must apply for the championship you desire to compete in
either Formula Drift PRO Championship or Formula Drift PROSPEC Championship. This will be evaluated based
on the driver competitive history and previous motorsports experience. For each particular Championship,
Drivers with insufficient experience or credentials will not be approved. The application will be reviewed by the
Formula DRIFT Competition Committee.

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 FORMULA DRIFT PRO CHAMPIONSHIP
• Eight rounds of competition
• Full season registration is required (Must compete in at least one event prior to the finals in order to compete
in the final round)
• Single event registration is not available
• No onsite registration

LICENSE RENEWAL
• Each year, the Top 32 (1-32) ranked driver’s license will automatically renew
• For drivers ranked outside of the Top 32 (33-48), drivers must petition in order to be considered for a license
renewal for the right to register in the series of the driver’s choice
• Drivers who do not petition or receive a rejected petition, will be relegated to the PROSPEC Championship
with a guaranteed Right-To-Register in the subsequent season.
• Petitions must be received by October, 20th, 2024

FORMULA DRIFT PROSPEC CHAMPIONSHIP

• Four rounds of competition
• Full season registration is required (Must compete in at least one events prior to Round 4 to be able to
compete in the final round.)
• Single event registration is not available
• No onsite registration

LICENSE RENEWAL
• Each year, the Top 32 (1-32) ranked driver’s license will automatically renew
• For drivers ranked outside of the Top 32 (33-48), drivers must petition in order to be considered for a license
renewal for the right to register in the series of the driver’s choice
• Drivers who do not petition or receive a rejected petition, will be relegated to a Formula DRIFT PRO-AM
Affiliate or Series.
• Rookies no longer have a one-year grace period within competition to renew their license, however are
considered “priority” above non-rookie drivers who petition for renewal.
• Petitions must be received by October, 20th, 2024

2.4.TEAM REPRESENTATIVE
Each team will designate one (1) person to act as the team representative. This spokesperson is the only person
who may officially speak for the team, including filing appeals, initiating the Competition Timeout “5-minute
rule”, withdrawing an entry or vehicle, and making changes and additions to the team’s credential list. If the
team representative must be changed during the event, the REGISTRAR, Race Control, and Competition Director
must be notified

2.5.SPOTTERS
Each team must declare their spotter with the ticket and registration manager to receive their designated
spotter card for judging tower access. Spotters may change throughout the season, but ticketing and
registration manager must be notified prior to the start of each competition. A spotter stand will be placed in a
comparable area to the judge’s stand to give team spotters a similar viewing perspective as the judges. During
Tandem Battle, the designated team spotter is required to be in the spotter stand.

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 2.6.MEETING ATTENDANCE
Formula DRIFT officials will conduct various meetings with the drivers and crew chiefs/team managers
throughout the course of an event. This may be a single meeting, or separate meetings and sufficient
notifications will be made through the Supplemental Regulations or by other notice. All will be briefed on the
rules governing the competition and specifically, any new rules, or regulations, pertaining to the competition.
Drivers and/or Crew chief attendance is mandatory for their respective meetings as outlined in the event
supplemental regulations. Drivers must be in team attire. Failure of any driver, or crew chief, to attend these
meetings shall result in a minimum fine of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00 U.S.) unless the absence is pre-
approved by Formula DRIFT. In addition, failure to attend these meetings shall negate any appeal, or action, by
the entrant, or driver, regarding any penalties that may be assessed during the competition for an infraction of a
rule that was the subject of discussion during the meeting that was missed. Formula DRIFT may also impose
penalties or fines for tardiness to official meetings or appointments. Drivers, crew chiefs, team managers, and
entrants may also be required to attend autograph sessions and/or interview sessions or other media events if
notified.

3. CODE OF CONDUCT
3.1.DRIVER/TEAM AND VEHICLE APPEARANCE
Drivers and Teams must be professional and presentable at all times. Any and all branding on items such as but
not limited to team apparel, team equipment and the competition vehicle that Formula Drift deems offensive,
inappropriate or controversial will be required to be removed. Driver uniforms must comply with these
regulations and must be free of wear and damage. Driver’s uniform must include the driver’s name in an easily
visible location. Driver and team uniforms must have all required series patches in the specified location per
Formula Drift Technical Regulations and must include the team logo and/or team name.

Only uniformed team members are allowed in “hot” areas including the grid.

3.2.CONDUCT AND DEMEANOR

PADDOCK AND ON-COURSE CONDUCT
All drivers and teams must keep safety and professionalism in mind at all times, and is aware of their
surrounding environment, personnel, actions, behavior, vehicles and equipment. Formula DRIFT reserves the
right to deem what actions or conditions constitute violation of this policy. Negligence of any kind or violation of
any safety matter will not be tolerated.

DEMEANOR TOWARD OFFICIALS, STAFF AND/OR JUDGES

Every Formula DRIFT competition driver and team member has the right to ask questions and rationally discuss
with the officials and/or judges, any issue pertaining to their performance, race operations, or the judging
format. Any driver and/or team member that conducts him/herself in an inappropriate manner with the officials
or judges will be subject to the same penalties as listed below.

APPLICATION OF CODE OF CONDUCT

Code of Conduct rules apply during the course of any Formula DRIFT activity, including but not limited to test
days, set up times, official meetings, press conferences, public appearances, conventions, competition events
and demonstration events.

The team is responsible for its driver, representatives, team members, and guest conduct at all times during the
course of any Formula DRIFT activity, event, or function. Drivers, crew and others representing a driver and/or
team are to act in a professional manner.

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3.3.DISCIPLINARY ACTION
BREACH OF RULES
In addition to any other offenses listed herein, the following actions shall be deemed a breach of the rules:

• Bribery, or attempt, to bribe anyone connected with the competition, and the acceptance of, or offer to
accept, a bribe.
• Any action having as its objective participation in the competition by a person, or automobile, known to be
ineligible.
• Participation in any proceeding, or action, detrimental to the interests of Formula DRIFT.
• Public criticism or use of profane language or gestures in a public environment, or through radio
communications. This applies to any series officials, drivers, crew, fans, sponsors etc.
• Reckless, or dangerous, driving
• Failure to obey direction and/or orders of a race official.
• Refusing to cooperate with, interfering with, or obstructing the action of the officials or others in the
performance of their duties.
• Violation of the terms of probation or suspension.
• Unsportsmanlike conduct.
• Interference, obstruction or physical abuse towards any series official, participants, or attendees of event.
• Initiation of physical abuse toward any person.
• Failure to allow inspection, or disassembly, of a vehicle as directed by the Competition Director.

DISCIPLINARY PENALITIES
• Can be applied to any participant, member, official, entrant, or Formula Drift staff in violation of the rules or
conditions related to the event.
• Investigations to collect, or hear evidence for judgement of the rule(s) breached, will be conducted by
Formula Drift officials.
• Penalties can be imposed by the Operations Director or Competition Director
• Penalties for rules violations will increase in magnitude for repeat offenses.

FORMAL WARNING
A documented warning to a driver’s competition license file.

FINE / LOSS PRIZE MONEY

• Up to $10,000 per offence by the Disciplinary Committee for penalties given during a sanctioned event.
• Up to $100,000 may be imposed by the Disciplinary Committee against any entrant, driver, or participant for
conduct detrimental to the Series, or the Series’ clients, or partners.
• Competition privileges are suspended until payment of the fines is received.
• All fines and forfeited appeal fees shall be remitted to Formula Drift, LLC.

PROBATION
The terms of probation shall be in writing and given to the person penalized with a copy on file with Formula
Drift. Infractions during probation can result in suspension of one or more events.

SUSPENSION
Suspension of competition privileges and competitors license for a maximum of twelve (12) months
• The terms of the suspension shall be in writing and given to the person penalized with a copy on file with
Formula Drift.
• Hard Cards not immediately surrendered will extend the suspension by the number of days until received by
Formula Drift

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 DISQUALIFICATION
• Disqualification Applies to any Competitor, or Team for technical or driver infractions.
• It can also include loss of all points, trophies and prize money and any additional awards.
• Disqualification will be written on the amended official results.
• Awards and prize money will be adjusted by Formula Drift accordingly.

MULTIPLE PENALTIES
Penalties may be combined (e.g., probation, a fine and a points penalty) or issued separately (e.g., probation)

PUBLICATION OF PENALTY
• Formula DRIFT shall have the right to publicize any person(s) or bodies involved.
• Those referenced in the notice shall have no right shall have no right of action against Formula DRIFT, or
against any parties publishing such notice.
• Publication of penalties will be made available through the Formula DRIFT website.

AMENDMENT OF PLACING AWARDS

In those cases where a penalty of disqualification is imposed, the Disciplinary Committee shall declare the
resulting amendment to the placing and awards, and shall decide if the next competitor in order shall be
advanced and shall see that awards presented are consistent with the revised finishing order.

3.4.ENTRIES
All entrants must follow the official Formula DRIFT entry forms and/or processes for each event. An entry made,
and accepted, in accordance with these regulations, and any relevant Supplementary Regulations, shall
constitute a contract, binding an entrant to take park in the competition entered unless prevented by forces
beyond his/her control. A breach of such contract may be treated as a breach of these regulations.

REFUSAL OF ENTRY
If an entry for any competition is refused, notification of such refusal shall be sent to the entrant at the address
given on the entry form as soon as possible, and at least five (5) days before the event, whenever reasonably
possible. Formula DRIFT may deny entry to any entrant whose conduct, associations, or affiliations, on or off,
the course, are deemed not conducive to the best interest of this sport, or who exhibits conduction, which is
inappropriate, offensive, abrasive, or in bad taste. Formula DRIFT has the right to refuse an entry at their
discretion without giving a statement of reason for refusal.

FALSIFICATION OF ENTRY
An entry which contains a false or incorrect statement, may be null and void, the entrant may be deemed guilty
of a breach of these regulations, and the entry fee may be forfeited.

NOTIFICATION OF EVENT WITHDRAWAL

An entry may be withdrawn without penalty, 14 days prior to the event date in writing or by phone. Event entry
fees are not refundable or transferable.

CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF ENTRY

These are professional championship competitions, Formula DRIFT reserves the right to accept, or reject, the
entry of any vehicle or driver. In the case of doubt as to the acceptability of an entry, an entry will not be
allowed to compete unless approved by Race Control AND Competition Director.

3.5.PERFORMANCE ENHANCING AND/OR RECREATIONAL DRUGS

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 The use of any narcotic, controlled substance, performance-enhancing drugs, and/or recreational drugs, as
defined by federal and/or state law, by any participant, is expressly prohibited, even if prescribed by a licensed
physician. Consumption of alcoholic beverages shall not commence until all official functions of a specific series
or event has been completed.

Formula DRIFT reserves the right, at any time, to require any participant to successfully complete, at the
participant’s expense, such tests as may be designated by Formula DRIFT, including, but not limited to, breath,
blood, or urine. Refusal to submit to, and/or failure by participant of such testing shall result in penalties or
removal from the event and/or series.

3.6. FORMULA DRIFT GAMBLING POLICY

Formula Drift ("FormulaD") is committed to maintaining the integrity of all events affiliated with Formula Drift
and its partners. All employees of Formula Drift, it's drivers, event staff including any family member affiliated to
Formula Drift ("FormulaD") will adhere to a zero tolerance Gambling Policy. Formula Drift and all personnel are
obligated to report any violations to the Governing Body of Formula Drift. In the event this Gambling Policy is
suspected or violated disciplinary action will occur, including fines, suspension and/or banishment from Formula
Drift.

4. GENERAL SERIES REGULATIONS

4.1.OFFICIALS
Every Formula DRIFT event must be staffed with individuals, agents, or affiliates assigned by Formula DRIFT to
operate the event (officials), or their substitutes as approved by Formula DRIFT. The staff of officials, whose duty
it shall be to direct the control of the event may include:

• Competition Director
• Race Control
• Registration and Ticketing Manager
• Judges

They shall be termed “officials” and may have assistants, also termed “officials” to whom any of their duties may
be delegated. They will be available in their roles from before the on-course scheduled sessions until after all
events and resulting official actions are complete, except by the Competition Director. No official shall have a
direct conflict of interest arising from direct involvement or connection with the organizers, affiliates, teams,
drivers, officials or sponsors of an event, which, at the sole discretion of the President of Formula DRIFT, may
affect his/her ability to impartially perform their duties, or with any entrant or driver taking part. In addition, no
official may compete in any event at which he/she is officiating.

DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
• Ryan Sage President
• Andy Luk Operations Director
• Chris Uhl Race Control

COMPETITION DIRECTOR
The Competition Director shall be the executive responsible for the general conduct of all aspects of competition
at an event for which he/she has been assigned including conduct of participants and officials, on-course safety
issues, application of the Formula DRIFT Rules and Regulations. He/she shall ensure that all provisions of these
rules are conformed to.

The Formula DRIFT Competition Director (including any of his/her designees) is the authority in determining and
enforcing technical regulations. Their decisions are non-appealable and they have the authority to amend

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 and/or add to the rules and to make adjustments to vehicle specifications on the spot, if deemed necessary.
Teams will be notified of any changes made at the venue by written bulletin when possible.

The Competition Director may order the inspection and disassembly of any entered vehicle to ascertain its
conformance with the Rules at any time.

The Competition Director has the authority disqualify or penalize any vehicle that does not conform to the
requirements of the Rules and specifications of the Series. In the event of an infraction, it is the duty of the
Disciplinary Committee to take appropriate action as provided for in these regulations.

The Competition Director shall ensure that all driver safety equipment is in compliance with the Rules.

The Competition Director has the “right of first refusal”. If a team interprets a rule in such a way as to prepare a
vehicle beyond the intent of the rule, the Competition Director may disallow the preparation and issue an
immediate clarification.

REGISTRATION AND TICKETING MANAGER

The registrar shall be responsible for certifying and processing all entries, credentialing all drivers, participants,
team members, official, vendors, sponsors, and corporate members. The registrar is the person designated to
maintain the official entry, registration lists and processes (REGISTRAR). No other person or entity may issue
series or event credentials without the consent of Formula DRIFT. Registration is on a first come first serve basis
and may only be done so through the Formula DRIFT office with a valid Formula DRIFT license. Formula DRIFT
may establish a maximum allowable number of entries or entry deadlines per event.

All Formula DRIFT drivers, team members, guests, participants, and sponsors must be registered. Refer to the
supplemental regulations or set-up packets for each event for exact registration location(s) and times.

JUDGES
Judges are responsible for determining scores and points assigned to individual or team competitors based on
the competition criteria determined by Formula DRIFT.

Judges or other entities as assigned by Formula DRIFT will maintain records of maps, charts, and results for all
events.

Judges or other entities as assigned by Formula DRIFT will also compile and distribute official results (after
notification that Race Control and one official judge has declared the results “official”) for all head to head
battles.

CONDUCT
Every official shall endeavor to conduct him/herself according to the highest standards of behavior. Failure to do
so may result in loss of official appointment for the event, or penalty, as determined by Formula DRIFT. Officials
whose actions are deemed by Formula DRIFT to be against the best interests of Formula DRIFT shall not be
permitted to participate in Formula DRIFT events.

4.2.SERIES IDENTIFICATION
All required decals, patches, emblems and logos must be properly displayed as outlined in Formula Drift PRO
Technical Regulations. Formula DRIFT must approve the use, in any way, of any Formula DRIFT identification,
mark, logo, likeness or other intellectual property outside of an official Formula DRIFT event. The unauthorized
use of any Formula DRIFT identification, marks, logos, likenesses, or other intellectual property may result in
penalties, fines, disqualification, or legal action.

4.3.GENERAL PIT, PADDOCK, AND COURSE RULES

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 All personnel working in an area that is designated as “hot” are required to wear long pants, closed toe shoes
and sleeved shirts. Team members working in a hot area, must be wearing a team uniform at all times.

Only personnel with valid Formula DRIFT hard card will be allowed access to the restricted areas as defined.
Formula DRIFT hard card must be available and visible at all times.

• Smoking is not allowed at any time in the specified “hot” areas.

• Pets are prohibited in “hot” areas at all times.
• Vehicle service except for tire pressure changes is prohibited while inline for the burnout box.
• Paddock Speed Limit is 5 MPH.
• Revving of engines, bouncing off the rev limiter, and burnouts while not on course will not be tolerated.
• No personnel may enter a “hot” course without approval from the Race Control.
• Drivers must drive their own competition vehicle to opening ceremony.
• No team owners, team members, drivers may enter the course post-accident or during the track restoration
process unless instructed to do so by the Competition Director.
• The Competition Director or his/her delegate is the authority in enforcing start line, grid, pre-grid, paddock,
and the competition course.
• Teams can break down their pit after Saturday’s Opening Ceremonies have concluded.
• Transporters (trailers) are not allowed to leave the venue or pit space until after Saturday’s event has
concluded.

Engines shall be started with an on-board starter, and an on-board power supply. A driver unable to start the
vehicle on the grid may get a “push start”, provided the vehicle is in position on the grid prior to the start of the
session. Push starts on the grid shall be under the supervision of a Formula DRIFT official to ensure that they are
done in a safe manner. Push starts prior to the start and during the race are permitted only if approved by the
Competition Director. NOTE: This does not change the requirement that all vehicles must be equipped with an
on-board starter and power supply which must be in working order at all times.

The on-board starter must not be used as a means of propulsion, either on the course or from the start line,
except in emergency situations.

The driver shall not push his/her own vehicle, except for extreme safety reasons. Drivers shall obtain no
assistance, except in an emergency, while on course. This does not preclude assistance by race officials for
safety reasons.

The Competition Director or Race Control may order any vehicle removed from the course if, in his/her
judgment, it constitutes a hazard to other competitors for any other reason.
Cones or other similar marking devices will designate all clipping points, zones and possibly be used as course
markers. Line paint may be used to delineate the course. Typically, colors are white and/or yellow.
4.4.MOTORIZED PIT BIKES
Motorized pit bikes must confirm to the following:

• No clutch or gears
• No shifters
• Cannot exceed 10" diameter wheels (e-bikes are excluded)
• Cannot be chain driven (e-bikes are excluded)
• 49CC or below
• COI needs to be submitted
• Hard card holders only
• Hard card holders must have approved stickers
• Bikes must have approved stickers (teched)

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 • Cannot exceed 5 mph in the paddock while gates are open to the public
• No wheelies allowed - both wheels must be in contact with the ground at all times
• Lights must be functional and turned on when visibility is limited (rain, nights, etc.)

4.5.IN-PIT ACTIVATION AND MERCHANDISE SALES

All team in-pit activations must take place in the pit space allocated by Formula Drift and cannot extend into the
fire lanes. In-pit activations must be related to the team and not represent only specific team sponsors without
prior written approval from Formula Drift. Vendors/Sponsors are not permitted to display within team pit
spaces, unless pre-approved by Formula Drift. Activations are defined as but not limited to the following: The
distribution or promotion of products, services and printed materials, product displays, inflatables.

• No signage shall rise above the height of a standard rig/trailer (14 ft) except for flags.
• Flag heights must not exceed 24 ft off the ground level. (10 ft flag from the top of a 14 ft high rig)
• Flag dimensions must not exceed 15 square feet
• Team merchandise sales are permitted but merchandise must include a minimum of at least two team
identification marks such as team name, driver name, vehicle likeness or driver number.
• All team merchandise sales must be pre-approved by Formula Drift.
• Non team related merchandise sales are not permitted unless pre-approved in writing by Formula Drift.
• All in-pit activation and merchandise sales requests must be emailed to Formula Drift at least 30 days
prior to event activation or sales. Submissions within 30 days of the Formula Drift event will be denied
and reviewed for the following event.
• Formula Drift reserves the right to prohibit or cease any in-pit activations at its discretion.

4.6.FLAG SIGNALS
The following signals are used to signal to Drivers of various conditions and direct Drivers to obey various
specific conditions. Cloth flags are generally used, but may be replaced with similarly coded rigid boards or with
lights.

YELLOW- Caution, there has been an incident in the area covered by the flag. The course may be partly or
wholly blocked. Reduce speed, be prepared to change direction or stop, proceed past incident in single file.
Overtaking is not permitted.

RED- The session has been stopped. Use caution and stop immediately. Overtaking is not permitted. Be
prepared to proceed to pit lane if so directed.

4.7.RADIOS
It is the responsibility of each crew to relay all pertinent information to their driver in a timely manner. Teams
are encouraged to equip their competition vehicles, staff, and team personnel with two-way radios to facilitate
information exchange between the team, driver, spotter, and crew. No team’s radio frequency may interfere
with race control, or other racetrack, emergency, or other networks. Teams are not permitted to transmit on
any official Formula DRIFT frequency or channel.

4.8.PASSENGERS
Passenger “ride-a-longs” are NOT allowed unless pre-approved by the Competition Director. Supplemental
documentation (Insurance Waivers, etc) will be required to be completed at the discretion of the Competition
Director. Passengers must abide by Ride-a-long Rules and Regulations (refer to Appendix B)

4.9.ENTERED VEHICLES
Drivers shall enter and compete with only one vehicle for each competition, which is determined by leaving the
starting line in the first warm-up session. Vehicle substitutions are allowed prior to the first warm-up session,
but may be limited by the ability to perform an adequate vehicle technical inspection.

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 PRO practice will be limited to a maximum of 12 laps per driver prior to the start of the “Seeding Bracket” (as of
2024).

Participation in the warm up sessions on the Top 32 Main event day is limited to the Top 32 Main event drivers.

If scheduled, the warm up session between Top 32 and Top 16 for PRO/PROSPEC will be limited to a maximum
of 4 laps per driver.

All vehicles entered must be eligible for entry and have passed Technical Inspection prior to running on course.

A Formula Drift PRO Championship competition vehicle driven in that particular event CANNOT be driven by a
different driver in Formula DRIFT PROSPEC Championship.
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4.10. TRACK RENTAL AND TESTING
Track rental and testing is prohibited 14 calendar days prior to the start of Formula Drift practice at that event
track. Commercial or sponsorship fulfillment within the 14 days prior to the event requires prior written
approval from Formula Drift.

4.11.TEAM AND MEDIA CAMERAS

• Formula DRIFT understands the need to distribute video and photo content to official team partners and
wants to support this, in order to help promote the teams and the Sport.
• Teams are able to distribute their own content to their official partners during and after the event.
• If a team would like to distribute content to a non-team and/or non-Series affiliated, third-party entity,
you must obtain written approval from Formula DRIFT by emailing media@formulad.com.
• Any entity or team creating an edited video from footage obtained at a FDH event, must include the FD
swipe or FD logo in the beginning or credits of the video.
• Teams must notify Formula DRIFT Media Staff if you have arranged to have a third-party (sponsor, etc)
to run a camera inside of your vehicle during the “Seeding Bracket” and/or Competition.
• TYPE S is the official and exclusive Dash Camera. No other dash camera can be used inside or outside the
vehicle at all times.
• GoPro is the official and exclusive Action Camera. No other Action camera can be used inside or
outside the vehicle at all times.

The chart below defines during which track sessions team and media cameras are allowed inside and outside of
vehicles on track.

SESSION DASH CAMERAS INTERIOR ACTION CAMERAS EXTERIOR ACTION CAMERAS

PRACTICE TYPE S ONLY GO PRO ONLY GO PRO ONLY
WARM-UP TYPE S ONLY GO PRO ONLY GO PRO ONLY
SEEDING BRACKET TYPE S ONLY GO PRO ONLY O
MAIN EVENT COMPETITION TYPE S ONLY GO PRO ONLY O

If you have any additional questions, please submit them to media@formulad.com or go to the Media Center.

5. CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS

Points and standings are awarded based on finishing rank and cumulative season points will determine the
championship order. The 3rd place in the overall competition is decided based on the highest bracket position of
the two losing competitors in the Top 4.

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 5.1.COMPETITION POINTS

COMPETITION POINTS
FINISH RANK POINTS
1st 100
2nd 84
3rd-4th 70
5th-8th 56
9th-16th 42
17th-32nd 28
33rd-48th 14

Rookie of the Year will be awarded to the highest-ranking 1st year driver in each series, Formula Drift PRO and
PROSPEC

5.2.CHAMPIONSHIP RANKING TIE BREAKING

If a tie occurs in the points standings- the tie breaker will be the finish rank of the most recent round.

Example: Driver Y and Driver Z both have 212 points at the end of the season, Driver Y finished 14 th and Driver Z
finished 13th in the most recent round. Driver Z will be will be ranked above Driver Y.

Finishing Rank is determined by sorting the bracket position number.

Example: Driver Y and Driver Z both get knocked out in the Top 8, Driver Y had a bracket position of 8th and
Driver Z had a bracket position of 29th. Out of the drivers who got knocked out in Top 8, Driver Y will be sorted
into a higher position than Driver Z.

In the event that competition cannot be completed, such as a rain-out or other circumstances, competition
points will be allocated by the completed rounds of competition (Top 32, Top 16, Top 8, Top 4, Finals) and event
ranking will be sorted by bracket position to determine the event ranking.

6. PRIZE MONEY AND AWARDS

Competition Prize money will be awarded based on finishing rank each round.

The following additional awards will be added to the event-ending podium ceremony each round.

Performance of the Night bonuses.

Performance of the night bonuses will be awarded to Driver’s who may not make it far in the competition but
did something notable (battle of the night, unreal chase, sportsmanship, etc)

Two Team Awards may be distributed for an outstanding team performance.

Outstanding Service Award- Awarded to those who went above and beyond for another competitor

Outstanding Readiness Award- Awarded to teams for being prepared for everything the competition presents,
preforming the impossible task. (Such as swapping subframes, torque tubes, etc)

PROSPEC Championship Top 3 drivers will receive a credit towards the following seasons registration.

1st place in the championship will receive a credit equivalent to the PROSPEC registration fee amount.

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2nd place in the championship will receive a credit equivalent to half of the PROSPEC registration fee amount.
3rd place in the championship will receive a credit equivalent to a quarter of the PROSPEC registration fee
amount.

6.1 PRO PRIZE MONEY

PRO PRIZE MONEY

1st $10,000
2nd $4,000
3rd $3,000
4th $1,300
5th $1,000
6th $1,000
7th $1,000
8th $1,000

6.2 PROSPEC PRIZE MONEY

PROSPEC PRIZE MONEY

1st $2,500
2nd $1,500
3rd $1,000

6.3 PRO CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY

PRO CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY

1st $50,000

6.4 PROSPEC CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY

PROSPEC CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY

1st $10,000

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Appendix A – Insurance Summary

Formula DRIFT provides participant accident insurance for all Formula DRIFT sanctioned events including
practice, warm up, and Seeding Bracket and is extended to all participants such as officials, crew members,
owners, entrants, and any other individual or entity that holds a Formula DRIFT membership and appropriate
credential.

The policies extend to accidental bodily injury sustained in a restricted area that is controlled by Formula DRIFT
and which occurs independent of other causes.

The coverage provided under the Participant Accident Coverage is as follows:

Accidental Death and Dismemberment $ 25,000

Excess Accident Medical Benefit $ 25,000

All Formula Drift hard card holders are covered by our Participant Accident policy. This policy is an excess
accident medical expense benefit with a deductible of $0. This is not a primary policy. Your existing insurance
coverage (if any) would be your primary. Anything that your primary insurance policy does not cover, this
excess policy would come into effect without any deductible. If you do not have personal insurance, then the
Participant policy would become your primary coverage.

If any injury should occur, these are the basic procedures:

1. The injured party would need to contact Andy Luk (Director, Operations) for a K&K Incident Report/Accident
Medical Insurance Claim form.

2. The participant or parents/guardian will need to complete the form, detach it from the instruction page of
the Incident report, and forward the form to the K&K Insurance Group, Inc.

Claims should be immediately reported and sent to:

Formula DRIFT Holdings, LLC.

Andy Luk,
Operations Director
2161 Gundry Avenue
Signal Hill, CA 90755

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APPENDIX B – RIDE-ALONG TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Ride-Along Requirements – Formula DRIFT ride along participants must be at least 18 years old and sign a
Release of Liability waiver before entering the vehicle. Closed toed shoes and long pants are also required.

It is also recommended that the rider be less than 6 foot tall and under 220 pounds. Formula DRIFT vehicles use
racing certified seats and the rider must be able to properly fit and be secured to the seat. The rider must also
fall under each seat manufacturer’s suggested specifications for body type.

It is mandatory that the rider be in good physical condition and in good health. Formula DRIFT assumes no
responsibility for riders that fail to disclose this information prior to the ride along.

Formula DRIFT Ride-Alongs are not guaranteed. Special circumstances do occur that may delay or cancel all ride
alongs for the event. Formula DRIFT and its’ staff will do the best to notify said parties when possible. Due to
venue restrictions and noise ordinances not every rider that has signed up for a ride along will receive the ride
along. Formula DRIFT will do try to accommodate all parties.

Proper identification will need to be brought to the venue for age verification.

By participating in the Ride-Along program you give and grant unto Formula DRIFT, its duly authorized agents
and assigns, the rights to the use of your name, likeness, voice or photographs taken at the Formula DRIFT
event, including, but not limited to television and radio broadcasts, film productions, videotape reproductions
and the like, and you hereby relinquish all rights therefore for these purposes.

**This experience is not suitable for children aged 15 years and under. Riders between 16-17 years of age are
REQUIRED to have a pre-written approval from a parent and/or guardian prior to arriving to the venue.

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APPENDIX C – MANUFACTURE CUP, TIRE CUP, AND FRANCHISE CHAMPIONSHIP

Manufacturer Cup
Manufacturer Cup is for vehicles competing with an engine that matches the vehicle manufacturer. The top two
ranking drivers by points from every manufacturer each round will receive points towards their vehicle
manufacturer. The two drivers per manufacturer do not need to be the same drivers each round. Decisions
regarding the engine and vehicle manufacturer eligibility will be determined by the Technical Regulations
Manager.

Examples:
Nissan 350z with Chevrolet engine LS7 (will not receive points in the manufacturer cup)
Lexus SC430 with Toyota engine 2JZ (will receive points in the manufacturer cup)

Tire Cup
The Tire Cup points will be determined by the top two ranking drivers by points from every tire manufacture
each round will receive points towards their tire manufacture. The two drivers per tire manufacture do not need
to be the same drivers each round.

Franchise Championship
Each vehicle # will be considered a franchise. Each franchise will be entered in the “Franchise Championship”.
• Each PRO vehicle number will maintain points through the season
• If a driver substitution is made:
· The vehicle number will continue to receive Franchise Championship points
· The substituted driver will receive the Driver Championship points.

The vehicle # with the most championship points at the conclusion of the season will be the winner of the
Franchise Championship.

Example:
If vehicle #151 driven by Fredric Aasbo receives 100 points in Round 1, Papadakis Racing #151 (franchise) and
Fredric Aasbo (driver) will each receive 100 points for Round 1.

If vehicle #151 driven by Joyce Jameson receives 35 points in Round 2, Papadakis Racing #151 (franchise) and
Joyce Jameson (driver) receives 35 points for Round 2.

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RECORD OF REVISIONS

Release Section Update

1.1 2.6 “Drivers must be team attire” replaced “Drivers must be suited.”
1.2 4.3 Teams can break down their pit after Saturday’s Opening Ceremonies have concluded.
4.3 Transporters (trailers) are not allowed to leave the venue or pit space until after
1.2
Saturday’s event has concluded.
4.11 TYPE S is the official and exclusive Dash Camera. No other dash camera can be used inside
1.2
or outside the vehicle at all times.
4.11 GoPro is the official and exclusive Action Camera. No other Action camera can be used
1.2
inside or outside the vehicle at all times.
4.9 Participation in the warm up sessions on the Top 32 Main event day is limited to the Top
1.3
32 Main event drivers.
1.4 4.11 Chart updated- to allow for GO PRO external action cameras during warm-up

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