About this event
The Drift South ProAM: Battle for a Formula Drift Pro 2 License
- Chelsea DeNofa's School of Drift Classroom Experience, led by FD Pro Driver Chelsea DeNofa, 12/11
- Round 3 of Drift South ProAm on the North Track, Saturday 12/12
- Round 4 of Drift South ProAm on the North Track, Sunday 12/13
Formula Drift action is coming to NOLA Motorsports. This weekend marks the first two of four total rounds, including hands-on competitor-only classroom sessions with FD Pro Driver and Judge, Chelsea DeNofa. Register today!
Registration
Sign up for the events you're most excited about:
- School of Drift Classroom, instructed by Chelsea DeNofa: $300.
- Drift South ProAm Round 3: $300.
- Drift South ProAm Round 4: $300.
Chelsea DeNofa's School of Drift is coming to NOLA Motorsports
This full-day classroom and on-track experience is for anyone who wants to perform well in the first two rounds of ProAm. Learn from Formula Drift Pro Driver, Chelsea DeNofa himself, as he teaches you drifting technique staples like vehicle dynamics, entry-to-exit drift turns, linking turns through transitions, use of handbrake and more. After an in-depth lesson & whiteboard session in our classroom, head out to the track to put your new skills to the test, with instructor ride alongs and working practice sessions. Learn more about the School of Drift program on their website, TheSchoolOfDrift.org
Track Layouts
TBD
Weekend Schedule
FRIDAY - Dec. 11th, 2020 — School of Drift Classroom Day instructed by Chelsea DeNofa, Schedule Subject to Change.
This School of Drift Event is only open to ProAM drivers.
9:00AM - 5:00PM — Full day workshop. Schedule details coming soon.
SATURDAY - Dec. 12th, 2020:Drift South Formula Drift ProAm Round 3
7:00AM - 8:00AM - Registration/Tech
8:00AM - 8:30AM - Drivers Meeting by the North Track
8:30AM - 10:30AM - Open Practice
10:30AM - 12:30PM - Qualifying
12:30PM - 1:00PM - Pairing Announcements
1:00PM - 3rd Round Bracket To Finish
SUNDAY - Dec. 13th, 2020: Drift South Formula Drift ProAm Round 4
7:00AM - 8:00AM - Registration/Tech
8:00AM - 8:30AM - Drivers Meeting by the North Track
8:30AM - 10:30AM - Open Practice
10:30AM - 12:30PM - Qualifying
12:30PM - 1:00PM - Pairing Announcments
1:00PM - 4nd Round Bracket to finish
Spectators & Crew
Registered drivers are allowed 2 crew members included with their entry free. Any additional crew members must pay the spectator fee.
All other Spectators and Crew are welcome at a $20 entry per car per day.
Online Registration
Online Registration closes at 5:00pm, Friday, December 11th.
OR, BUY THE SEASON PASS FOR $1000 (Registers you for all 4 rounds + 2 classroom days with FD Drivers/judges)
You can purchase the season pass here.
Check-In & Day-Of Registration
If online registration is closed, you can register on the day of the event at the park. On-site registration is double and closes at the registration booth. Check-In closes at 12pm. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE SCHOOL OF DRIFT CLASS ONLINE, AHEAD OF TIME!
Your 2020 Drift South Staff
2020 Drift South Event Director, Dennis Lomonaco - d.lomonaco@nolamotor.com
Judges & Instructors
Chelsea DeNofa, FD Pro Driver
Travis Reeder, FD Pro Driver
Reese Marin, USDrift & Midwest Drift Union Judge
Layout Advisor
Alec Hohnadell, FD Pro Driver
Commentating & Announcing
Jarod DeAnda, The Voice of Drift
Kyle Heyer, Lead Commentator at SymTV
Media
Submit an application to register as media by clicking here
RV Rentals
We will be opening up RV spots for the entire weekend; Click here to book your spot.
Vendors
Please email k.thibodeaux@nolamotor.com to book your vendor spot.
Precautions
The park is taking extra precautions due to COVID-19; Click here to learn about them.
Event requirements
Rule Book & Regulations
Be sure to review Formula Drift's 2020 rules as they may get updated from time to time.
You can download them for yourself here:
| See 2020 Formula Drift Rule Book >> |
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If you have any questions about rules, email us at inbox@nolamotor.com.
Registration Requirements
- All Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Minor waivers must be completed onsite. Click here to download our minor waiver.
- Safety gear is required for this race, please reference the 2020 Rule Book for minimum requirements.
- Practice starts at 8:30AM.
- Driver's Meeting is at 8:00AM. All drivers must be present at the meeting to compete.
- Tech will be held from 7:00AM - 8:00AM day of the event. This will be held in first garage near the entry of the skid pad.
- Early tech will be held Friday the day before the event. Early tech will be held in first garage near the entry of the skid pad.
