Through its Mishimoto Loves Drifters program, Mishimoto will provide drivers of the XDC a 50% discount of its product line that includes radiators, oil coolers, and intercoolers. "We are excited to be involved with the XDC," said Hannah Robbins, Brand Manager of Mishimoto. "XDC is a great addition to professional drift competitions and we are happy to offer our support to drivers through the MLD/XDC partnership." Members of MLD will also receive discounted apparel, free decals, and a featured bio on mishimotolovesdrifters.com. To become a member, contact MLD@mishimoto.com.
Also signing on as a sponsor of the XDC is BuddyClub. BuddyClub will also support the grassroots drivers of the XDC by extending the company's racers program to the drivers. Any XDC drivers interested in the program can send a request to info@buddyclub.us .
Universal Technical Institute will also be on hand at XDC Irwindale, continuing its long-standing support of drifting and extending its outreach to the grassroots community.
Nick Hogan and Gleb Antanov announced as XDC Tour drivers
Reality television star Nick Hogan recently announced his intention to compete in the 2010 XDC tour aboard a Nissan 350Z. Returning to the sport after a brief hiatus, Hogan's career best result is a top three at the NOPI Pittsburgh event in 2007. Hogan will use this season to promote his charity, Keep It On The Track, which promotes safe driving and seat belt use across the country. Hogan is scheduled to be at all six XDC events, but may not compete until round two in Las Vegas if his car is not ready by March 20.
Coming from the Pacific Northwest community of drifters, Gleb Antonov has been announced as a 2010 XDC Tour driver, which will see him attend all six events as his vehicle will be transported on the XDC rig. A veteran of Formula Drift Pro-Am and the Evergreen Drift scene, Antonov also competed in a borrowed car in the Professional Russian Drift Series where he made it to the top-8. Antonov will compete in the same S13 that he drove throughout 2009 - which is the same S13 that he was pulled over in after drifting down Sunset Blvd after the Formula Drift Pro-Am event in Irwindale!
2010 XDC Events Schedule
| March 20, 2010 | XDC/REMIX | Toyota Speedway |
| May 22, 2010 | XDC/REMIX | Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV |
| June 19, 2010 | XDC/REMIX | Summit Point Raceway, Summit Point, WV |
| July 31, 2010 | REMIX | Sunlife Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL |
| August 7, 2010 | XDC/REMIX | Englishtown Raceway, Englishtown, NJ |
| September 25, 2010 | XDC/REMIX | Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, TX |
| October 16, 2010 | XDC/REMIX | Firebird Raceway, Chandler, AZ |
| December 11, 2010 | REMIX | Blaisdell Expo Center, Honolulu, HI |
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ABOUT XTREME DRIFT CIRCUIT
The XDC is the country's premier national Pro-Am drifting championship, featuring a six-round championship with the rising stars of professional drifting set in a full-scale lifestyle festival. For more information, visit www.xtremedriftcircuit.com. Competitors with rulebook and technical questions should contact Michael Schneider at mike.c@usdrift.com. Drivers with general event questions should contact Brian Eggert at brian@xtremedriftcircuit.com, or by calling (804) 65-PROAM (77626).
The REMIX Car Show Competition will host the ultimate platform for the nation's top builders and car junkies, featuring music, dance, cars, fashion, sports, art, and lifestyle. For more information, contact nate.leon@remixevents, or visit www.remixevents.com.
For all media interested in the XDC Tour, please contact Efrain Olivares, SHIFT Communications, efrain@shiftgroup.net, (818) 254-7196.
For more information on XDC sales and sponsorship opportunities, contact info@xtremedriftcircuit.com, or call (949) 467-9015.