There are many exciting things in the works for 2022 that will shake up the NW drift scene and create new opportunities for drivers that didn’t exist before.
Evergreen Drift Program Changes
ProAm:
Evergreen Drift is modifying their ProAm program from five rounds to a single “shootout” event that will be held at DriftCon on June 4, 2022. Up to TWO Formula DRIFT PROSPEC licenses will be up for grabs at this 5/8 competition. If 16 drivers qualify one license will be awarded to the first place finisher. If 32 drivers qualify an extra license will be awarded to the second place finisher. It is expected that many out-of-town drivers will be in attendance and at least 32 drivers at minimum. Payouts for winning drivers in the Shootout will be shared closer to the event.
Grassroots:
They are also adjusting Grassroots to be a three round series held on May 22, June 26, and October 8 with a champion crowned based on accumulated points from each of the rounds.
DriftCon Season Opener + Big Bounty Tournament
The DriftCon Season Opener will be returning on April 23. The reduction in the number of ProAm events allows for drifting competition formats that would not be possible based on schedule and rule limitations. Kevin Guthrie (Director of Motorsports at Evergreen Speedway) has been devising a completely new competition for a couple of years and looks forward to unveiling it at this event:
“The Big Bounty Tournament is a new and exciting competition that not only pays the top finishing drivers, but it will also pay cash for every battle won. The money accumulated is kept by the driver even if they are knocked out! Drivers who make it into the top 16 are guaranteed a payout (in addition to any bounties earned). We are planning up to $15,000 in cash prizes and will be sharing the full payout structure closer to the event. The Big Bounty Tournament is destined to be a must-attend competition for all northwest drifters every year.”
The Big Bounty Tournament rulebook, entry fee, and payouts will be shared over the next few months.
StanceWars will be back with their curated StanceWars Elite Car Show. A limited number of show spots will be available. Mike Tolliver will be inviting and approving entries to compete in this NW stance showcase.
DriftCon EVD Shootout + Team Tandem Competition
The only way to get a Formula DRIFT PROSPEC license in the NW is to finish on the podium at the DriftCon EVD Shootout on June 4. Payouts and entry fees will be higher than a normal Evergreen Drift ProAm round, but the plan is to bring drivers from Canada and around the west coast to compete. All competitor cars will need to comply with the 2022 Formula DRIFT ProAm rulebook that will be published soon.
The Team Tandem Competition will still be a large part of this event along with the Hoon-Off Burnout Competition. The judged trackside Great 75 Car Show is also planned as normal.
DriftCon Afterdark + Drift Games
DriftCon Afterdark is scheduled for September 24 with a similar format to past events. The main competition is still being planned but the Drift Games will be back with some old favorites and possibly new games.
The judged Great 75 Car Show will still be a part of the event but with some interesting twists to the way awards are structured. More details of the changes to the car show will be shared closer to the event.
Please visit driftcon.us and evergreenspeedway.com for schedule updates, rules, and new content as it is available.
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