“Drifting originated in the mountains of Japan and we are very excited about bringing the sport back to its original setting, only this time it’s here in the US at Pikes Peak.?says Ken Miyoshi, President of Mainstream Productions.

Falken Tire drivers Calvin Wan, Yoshinori Koguchi and Seigo Yamamoto will drift the paved section of the famed Pikes Peak Highway on June 26th during the lunch break in conjunction with the finals of the Hill Climb competition.

"Bringing the sport of Drifting to the mountain roads of Pikes Peak was the next logical step in the evolution of this exciting new sport,?said Falken Tire Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Logistics Richard Smallwood. “It puts this most extreme form of motorsports on one of the most extreme roads on the planet. It’s tantamount to bungee jumping from a helicopter at over 14,000 feet."

On June 27th the Drift Showoff continues at Pikes Peak International Raceway with the professional drifting exhibition, clinic, and competition. Drivers from across the U.S. are planning to compete in this historic event.

The Drift Showoff in conjunction with the Falken Tire Pikes Peak International Hill Climb are all part of the 2nd annual Pikes Peak SpeedWeek festivities created to promote motorsports in the Rocky Mountain Region. Other events include a downtown Colorado Springs Fan Festival which drew over 20,000 people in 2003, the return of Soap Box Derby Racing on June 27th, a charity golf tournament on June 29th and the USAC/Rocky Mountain Classic at Pikes Peak International Raceway featuring the National Midget Car Series, Valvoline National Sprint Car Series, Weld Racing Silver Crown Series and the American Speed Association Series as well as the largest fireworks show in southern Colorado.

Official Website: www.driftshowoff.com

Event features:
Pikes Peak Hill Climb Drift Showoff Falken Tire drivers will drift the world famous Pikes Peak Hwy for the first time in history! Witness the spectacle as drifters attack the hill.

Drifting Exhibition
All day drift exhibitions with top Japanese Pros getting sideways at over 100mph!!! Come check out side by side drifting action in this exciting display of speed, style and car control.

Drift Clinic & Competition
Learn to drift from top Japanese Pros and US instructors. Top drivers will also be able to battle it out in the competition for cash and prizes.

Showoff Car Show
Import ShowoffTM the original Import car show attracts the nation’s top high performance and show vehicles as well as special appearances by some of the world renowned tuners.

About Mainstream Productions
Mainstream Productions created the Import ShowoffTM property, the first import car show of its kind in 1995. Since then, Mainstream has come to include publishing, manufacturing and marketing/promotions as part of their ongoing business practices.

Mainstream’s main event “Import Showoff?is a worldwide entity in which it has licensing partners in other US States as well as Canada and Japan. In 2003 Mainstream produced the Drift Showoff event series designed to introduce the American public to the sport and provide participants with instructional guidance and track time to practice drifting safely.

About Falken Tire
Falken Tire Corporation, best known for their Ultra High Performance Radials, is a subsidiary of The Ohtsu Tire and Rubber Company Limited of Osaka, Japan. Falken is dedicated to providing value in their Falken Ultra High Performance Tire brand through a sustained commitment to advanced technological achievements, innovative products, a heightened level of environmental consciousness and the belief that sound business practices lead to successful partners.

About the Falken Tire Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
The Falken Tire Pikes Peak International Hillclimb is a long-standing tradition in Colorado Springs and the second oldest motorsports event in the United States. An annual event since 1916, the June 26th, 2004 running marks the 82nd running of event. The PPIHC is run on a 12 mile course that begins at 9,200 feet and finishes at the 14,110 foot summit of Pikes Peak. The race features a variety of automotive and motorcycle classes with an average of 150 drivers and 500 volunteers involved.

About Pikes Peak International Raceway
Pikes Peak International Raceway is the premier motorsports facility in the Rocky Mountain Region and plays host to the likes of NASCAR, Indy Racing, League, United States Auto Club and AMA Superbikes.

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