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Spectators […]","datePublished":"2012-09-26","dateModified":"2012-09-26","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/mv-Formula-Drift-Las-Vegas-2012-USA_0197.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/mv-Formula-Drift-Las-Vegas-2012-USA_0197.jpg","height":340,"width":577},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/sports-performance-prestige-cars\/formula-drift-hots-up-in-sin-city\/","about":["Cars","Modified Cars","Sports \/ Performance & Prestige cars","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":287,"keywords":["diamond in the desert","drift","formula drift","fredric aasbo","irwindale speedway","las vegas motor speedway","rhys millen","vaughn gittin","vegas"],"articleBody":"Over the 24th \u2013 25th August, in HOTTTTT Sin City, the penultimate round of Formula Drift took place in the Diamond in the Desert, just outside the famous strip of Vegas. With a new, fast, custom built course, the pros were put to the test where both skills and fear were pushed to their limits at the world renowned Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The weekend kicked off with the qualifying races taking place after sunset on the Friday evening.Spectators were treated to drift skills from the likes of Fredric Aasbo and Vaughn Gittin both succeeding to beat their rivals and progress onto the next stage. However, as temperatures soared to a roasting 119 degrees, the heat couldn\u2019t deter the leader, Rhys Millen, who took the lead with first overall position for this round in the final on Saturday evening.A change of track layout this year meant there was every opportunity for the drivers to display their skills, showing promising chances and creating maximum drift action for the audience! The altered track also added pressure on the drivers but built a fantastic excitement within the crowd.Millen\u2019s win was unblemished as the man himself stated, \u201cThis is a true drivers course and suits the car well and we were flawless all day long. Unfortunately, some of our competitors gifted us a couple wins, but at the end of the day we put the pressure on them to run deep and fast.\u201dThe event is drawing to an end fast and the champion will soon be crowned in the final, Pro Championship, round 7. Taking place between the 12th and the 13th October at Irwindale Speedway, the victor of drift will be declared and reputations may be ruined!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Sports Performance Prestige Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/sports-performance-prestige-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Formula Drift Hots Up In Sin City","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/sports-performance-prestige-cars\/formula-drift-hots-up-in-sin-city\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]