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G1 Drift Round 2 - 1 July -

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G1 has very different look in 2012

A new addition to the G1 program is the 'G1 Open Track'. This part of the event is open to both G1 and non-G1 competitors running during the 4 hours prior to the main event. The session doubles as a practice session for G1 competitors.

This 4 hours of open track time before each Round is included in the entry fee for those entering any of the G1 Rounds. It is up to the competitors how much of the 4 hour open track they want to use to prepare for the event. There will be an exclusive practice session following the G1 Open Track prior to qualifying exclusively for G1 entrants.

For those entering just the G1 Open track the cost will be $100 which includes the 4 hours of open track time, garage for the day and a ticket into the event. This is a great opportunity for those who want to get out on track in front of a crowd and work on their skills. Also, for another $70 you can enter the G1 Comp...

This initiative makes each G1 Round a bigger event with more on track action and opens up the stage to more drifters.

The G1 Competition itself has undergone a makeover with some changes to make the events move quicker with less down time.

Qualifying this year only consist of two runs, with no practice runs during the session. Each entrant is required to do both these runs consecutively with their best score counting as their qualifying score.

The successful Wildcard format is back again in 2012. This format has seen many advance deep into the Top 16 after poor qualifying runs. This section of the program will start straight after qualifying and roll through quickly.

Team drift will is back in 2012! It will be replacing the Twin Drift. Team Drift will consist of a minimum of 3 cars and a maximum of 4 cars. This will give entrants a chance to show off their skills with their mates and is always fun to watch.

Following some other minor changes to the Regulations you will find G1 to has a fresh feel to it in 2012. G1 is the longest running drift comp in the country and continues to grow with the sport. We look forward to your support in 2012 as we endeavour to make this the most enjoyable and entertaining Series yet.

Another great incentive for 2012 is courtesy of SA Motorsport Tyres.

SA Motorsport Tyres is a sponsor of the 2012 G1 Series and is giving away a set of tyres to one lucky G1 entrant at Round 3.

To be in the running to win this set of tyres you need to have entered all 3 Rounds this year. All entrants who have entered in all 3 Rounds will have their names put in a hat. During Round 3 a name will be drawn out of the hat and announced during the day. The lucky winner will get a choice between a set of Kenda or Federal Tyres.

These are a couple of great incentives for G1 competitors this year, make sure you are involved!

Round 2 Spectator Admission Info…
Adult: Saturday $25
Children under 14 FREE
FREE paddock entry, FREE Grandstands and FREE parking

G1 Round 1 Sizzles

The opening round of the G1 Drift Series on February 25^th was a scorcher with the temperature up over 40 degrees. It was a challenging day for all but still highly entertaining and fun.

It was the first running of the G1 Open Track. Everyone entered got plenty of track time.

The new G1 format worked well which kept the program moving and the entertainment coming. There were many outstanding drives from the near record 54 entrants. It was great to see that 28 of these entries were new to the Series.

The day belonged to two times G1 Champ Christian Pickering as he opened up his 2012 campaign with some awesome drifting and some of the closest battling you will ever see. He beat Round 1 most improved drifter Jarrad Klingberg. Klingberg had his Corolla working overtime as he took Pickering all the way.

Third place went to the consistent Dale Campaign in his Silvia. He beat an entertaining Hayden Buckham in his newly acquired VE Ute. Buckham had the Ute working well as he had a great opening Round and put his hand up as a contender this year.

2011 G1 Champ Tom Monkhouse had some major car troubles and had to qualify in Elliott Wylie’s car. Monkhouse was knocked out in his opening battle against Jarrod Ridgway in the Top 16.

Other drives of note. Luke Broadbent’s qualifying runs were spectacular as he qualified his Broadbent Motorsport Cefiro in second place. Top qualifier was Mr Consistent Dale Campaign with some text book drifting.

Round 2 is set for another tight struggle as many have brought their A game in 2012.

Other winner on the day were:

Best Rookie: Skye Saudauskas
Most Improved: Jarrad Klingberg
Wildcard Winners: Benny Neal & Elliott Wylie
Team Drift Winner: Ink in Skin Tattoo
Third Place: Dale Campaign
Second Place: Jarrad Klingberg
First Place: Christian Pickering

Full results can be downloaded below

2011 Round 3 Highlights

G1 Drift Finals - 2011 Mallala from Scott Mitchell on Vimeo.

2011 Round 2 Highlights

The Series has played a big role in the growth of drifting in Australia. Many of the best drifters in the country at some point have competed in the Series. Each year there are new drifters on the scene, which always gives the series a competitive edge as the new breed take it to the experienced G1 campaigners.

The G1 Series has helped make SA the home of drift in Australia and with the Mallala Circuit being considered one of the best drift tracks in the country we see a bright future for the series.

2011 Round 1 Highlights

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