Posted Dec 12 2008, 07:54 PM by Mike Garrett with 35 comment(s)

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After a hiatus for 2008, D1 Grand Prix has announced that it plans to return to the states next year with four drift events held at stadiums all over the country. D1 says their events will focus on the overall entertainment of drifting and will use what they call the "D1 Dojo"  course to make the action fast paced and accessible to spectators. Since it's D1, you can also expect the popular Japanese drivers to be featured in these events.

D1GP USA has announced the following schedule for '09-

May 2nd, Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim, CA

May 30th, Dolphins Stadium, Miami, FL

July 18th, Wachovia Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA

August 1st, Soldier Field, Chicago, IL

More details should be announced soon. Hopefully D1GP USAwill be able to deliver as I know a lot of people would love to see D1 outside of Japan again.

Check the D1GP press release for more.

What do you guys think about D1 returning to the states?

-Mike Garrett

 

 


Comments

SoloTwo said:

Finally I'll be able to drive down from Wisconsin to see professional drifting once again.  Really excited.

December 12, 2008 8:16 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

lulz said:

sweet

fd needs to die though

December 12, 2008 9:30 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

liamsil80 said:

YAY! and there's a chicago stop to.  This gives me something to do instead of the the Canadian GP, can't wait to see Ueo's 335!

December 12, 2008 9:40 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Section09 said:

I'm glad they're coming but the fact that its not competition based is kinda weak. Looks like just anohter HIN or some type of drift show.

December 12, 2008 9:53 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

VROCSone said:

nice. D1 Dojo huh? sounds interesting and fun. I'm in.

December 12, 2008 9:58 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

ridox said:

Was better when it was for real points in the japanese d1gp series. But I guess better then nothing :(.

December 12, 2008 10:09 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

lt said:

wtf?  No Irwindale, that's weak.

December 12, 2008 10:12 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Nick said:

This reminds me way too much of monster jam, and that is not a good thing.

December 12, 2008 11:10 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

RicerX said:

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!

Needs more norcal, and actual tracks.

December 13, 2008 2:28 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Akai-Oni said:

Some drift events in the US that I'm actually interested in attending... nice.

December 13, 2008 4:30 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Kev!n said:

sweet! much better than FD

December 13, 2008 4:40 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Antonio Alvendia said:

I think they'd better rename the D1 Dojo. LOL hadoooooooooooken!

December 13, 2008 5:31 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

liamsil80 said:

whoops, i mean Ueno

December 13, 2008 5:50 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Greg said:

Yeah!! Its finally coming to South Florida

hope they don't change like they did this year

December 13, 2008 6:19 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

steve said:

coming to philly is gonna great

December 13, 2008 7:00 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Andy Sapp said:

I'm surprised nobody else has said "I'll believe it when I see it".

December 13, 2008 7:25 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Ruiz XIII said:

I will believe it when I see it.

If this does indeed come true there should probably be no American built cars allowed (import/domestic) to compete or partake in the events. Especially those associated with Formula D.

There are maybe a few exceptions, I think.

December 13, 2008 8:14 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Z31SPL said:

the "entrance" reminds me of WWE or X games. Lol even the markers are sponsored...  Looks like a huge event though. I would defiently go

December 13, 2008 11:41 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Warren said:

Good to see that there is no more Irwindale.

December 13, 2008 12:17 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

CWestSkylineGTR said:

im scared

December 13, 2008 3:23 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Cam said:

Really guys, some of you rather see this then FD?

And let me start off by saying... I LOVE D1.

From the old school kart courses like ebisu to the big tam 120mph courses like Fuji.  But this *** is neither!!!  This is just HIN based off drifting. Think of a figure 8 demo, minus the figure 8 plus some fake professionalism. They aren't trying to make the sport grow like FD is right now, they are trying to take your money while the sport is still hot and or before totally takes over GLOBALY!!!

And I will say it again, I love D1 in japan... love it love it love it, I still stand by the notation, you haven't seen drifting until you attend a D1 comp in japan. But this is just garbage, the only thing i give them is that the scheduling isn't conflicting with FDs...yet

December 13, 2008 5:11 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Section09 said:

lol at the Formula D haters, whats up with all the hate? FD is fun aside from the weak judging and some ugly cars. Things that D1 have also suffered from in the past. Personally I'm a D1 fanboy over FD, but I'm not gonna hate on FD just cause they're not D1.

December 13, 2008 7:30 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

REVGASM_Josh said:

is this a U.S. series? or is this open to D1 Japanese drivers as well? I'll personally take the Japanese drivers, and of course the U.S. drivers to WHITE CASTLE, GO CHICAGO =)

December 13, 2008 11:46 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

JJ said:

So no competition? I could live with that, I don't know if its worth the flight to Miami to go watch... But I'm just glad they are giving America some more options.

December 14, 2008 2:02 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

spongebob said:

are they really that serious about this? That illustration is crap and very amateur. You wouldnt see the FiA or FD release something so lame...makes me wonder

December 14, 2008 3:25 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Byron said:

D! USA is being put on by the guys who used to own/run HIN.

I don't have high hopes.

December 14, 2008 7:37 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Section09 said:

Chicago stop would be hot. I'd like to see the Risky Devil guys rip it up!

December 14, 2008 8:30 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Jeremy said:

YES!!! I'm definitely going to the Philly event.

December 14, 2008 9:21 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

gabedm said:

haha I wont hold my breath... pro drifting in south fla???

hahah I doubt they will make it here, but if they do it they will show our pathetic excuse of a drift scene what "Real" drifting is.

December 14, 2008 1:33 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

zulu said:

yeah i always had hope. i still have my D1GP USA license plat frame on my car !

December 14, 2008 9:08 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

gb said:

why is it all east coast? there should at least be one more in southern california - irwindale or fontana. hell, why not in carson. NOPI had a two day event in 2007.

December 14, 2008 11:48 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Ruiz XIII said:

Yeah that is weird, only 1 event planned for CA?

Hey I am not complaining, east coast never gets a lot of good car events.

Hopefully this happens though and isn't complete junk. Fingers crossed.

December 15, 2008 8:29 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

crazu.ej8 said:

D1GP in Chicago!?!  Two things I thought I'd never hear together in the same sentence without the word "not" or "I wish."  If it it's true, and actually happens, with all the drivers we know and love, then Hell Yeah!!!!  Im finna be at White Castle with my man Josh, haha.  

December 17, 2008 9:46 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Brut-Photography said:

GOD I HATE Dolphin Stadium....why!!

December 20, 2008 5:45 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

LS1S13 said:

I love the art of drifting not this im going to take your money this is not right this is more like monster trucks ...... im going to go but im not sure about this

December 26, 2008 11:24 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters