2019 FIA INTERCONTINENTAL DRIFTING CUP, TSUKUBA DRIFT - COMPETITION SUMMARY FOR ENTRANTS

2019 FIA INTERCONTINENTAL
DRIFTING CUP, TSUKUBA DRIFT
COMPETITION SUMMARY FOR ENTRANTS

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FIA: A NEW BEGINNING
FOR DRIFTING
Following repeated requests from its National
Sporting Authorities (ASNs), the FIA recognized
drifting as a motorsport discipline and organized
the inaugural Intercontinental Drifting Cup (IDC)
in 2017, taking place in the heart of Tokyo.
For 2019, the FIA returns to Japan, but with a
brand new venue at Tsukuba Circuit, and an
exciting new format that will provide the most
excitement for spectators, as well as increased
track time and battles for ALL competitors.
We look forward to receiving your entry and
rely on your support and commitment to
further expand this new discipline.
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LOCATION & DATE
The 2019 FIA IDC moves to the iconic Tsukuba
Circuit, located just 60km north of central Tokyo.

The event will take place over three days…

 29th Nov: Practice (Closed for Spectators)
 30th Nov: Qualifying & ‘Bottom 16’ Battle
 Tournament
 1st Dec: Final Battle Tournament

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COMPETITON FORMAT
The 2019 IDC will debut a new competition
format which will give drivers a second
chance at qualifying for the Final Tournament,
as well as ensuring that ALL competitors in
the event get at least one Battle.
With a maximum entry of 31 drivers in the
competition, those who qualify from 1st to
15th will proceed immediately to the Final
Tournament on Sunday afternoon.
Those qualifying from 16th to 31st will take
part in the new ‘Bottom 16 Tournament’ on
the Saturday afternoon.
The winner of the ‘Bottom 16 Tournament’
will then proceed to the final tournament as
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JUDGING
Same as during the 2018 event, all scoring will be made by Human Judges, assisted by
various technological tools to ensure they have all information. The scores will be based on
a combination of four factors:

               LINE, ANGLE, STYLE and SPEED.
The Judges for the 2019 event have been appointed and are:

              Ryan Lantaigne                     David Kalas                       Hisashi Kamimoto
              Formula Drift                      DriftMasters                      D1 Grand Prix

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ENTRY PROCEDURE
KEY DATES:
 3rd June: Entries Open, Regulations
  Published.
 18th August: Entries Closed.
 13th September: Publication of Entry List.

KEY INFO:
 US $3,500 per entry, includes:
    ⁻   Round trip sea freight of car and equipment to
        Japan.
    ⁻   Access and catering for 3 people for duration
        of the event.
    ⁻   Accident insurance for each crew member.

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EVENT PRIZES
The following trophies and prize money will
be awarded:

   1st Place Overall - ¥ 1,000,000,
   2nd Place Overall - ¥ 500,000,
   3rd Place Overall - ¥ 300,000,
   ‘Bottom 16’ Winner, and
   Best Qualifier.

Additionally, the overall winner will be
invited to attend the FIA’s Annual Prize
Giving Ceremony in Paris the week after
the event, alongside the stars of world
motorsport.

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TSUKUBA FACILITIES
          ▲ PIT LANE/TRACK ▲

                  4.2m
                  3.5m
                          AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT
                          • Outlet (100V / Type A)
GARAGE   5.2m    GARAGE   • Water (between garages)   Basic necessities such as electrical outlets,
                          • Pneumatic air-lines
                                                      pneumatic airlines and water are provided at
                                                      the garages in Tsukuba Circuit.

 TENT    10.8m    TENT               TENT

                                                      Tents can be lined up in front of each garage for
                                                      extra space.

ADDITIONAL INFO
                             ENTRANT DESK

                             Intercontinental Drifting Cup
                             Production Committee (SUNPROS)
IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER   6-27-30, Shinjuku Eastside Square,
INFORMATION OR HAVE ANY      Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT    Email : entry@fiadriftingcup.com
THE EVENT ORGANISERS.

                             FIA CIRCUIT RACING
                             DEPARTMENT

                             Chemin de Blandonnet 2, 1215
                             Genève 15, Switzerland
                             Email : smurray@fia.com

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