Formula DRIFT took part in the Long Beach Skate Jam and Car Show this past weekend. Former Long Beach Council member, and now California Assembly Member Bonnie Lowenthal, New Long Beach Fire Department Chief Palatano, and Formula DRIFT president Jim Liaw addressed the kids that attended. Drivers Ken Gushi and Ross Petty also met with the kids and showed their competition vehicles along with the Tanaka Racing / Nitto Tires Corvette. Long Beach Fire Department also served hot dogs to all the skaters and BMX riders. Overall, great event that gave back to the community raising awareness for both action sports and drifting.

Here are some photos from the event.

Visit the Michael K. Green Skate Park in Long Beach this Saturday. Formula D cars on display and giveaways.

The event is supported by the Long Beach Fire Fighters Association, Long Beach Parks and Recreation, Long Beach Police Department, Tony Hawk Foundation, Etnies, Long Beach Rescue Mission, and Formula D. This event encourages kids to stay in school and out of gangs, while the skate park offers an alternative positive activity for the neighborhood.

Location: Mike K. Green Skate Park in Long Beach on 14th Street at Pacific Avenue.
Date: Saturday, July 24, 2010
Time: Noon to 4 PM
What: Check out Formula D cars, meet the drivers including Ken Gushi in the Scion Racing / DTA (Rogue Status) Scion TC, giveaways, meet pro and upcoming BMX riders and skaters and more.

Link to LBPost.com Article

SCION’S UNLOCK THE tC GRAND FINALE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010 | Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, CA

BE THERE AS FOUR FINALISTS FROM THE UNLOCK THE TC ROAD TRIP COMPETE TO WIN A 2011 tC

And to keep you entertained….

Check out the Scion drift vehicles, the 2011 Scion tC & customized cars in the tC
Classic Car Show! (to enter visit: scion.com/unlockcarshow)

Chat with Scion Racing team member Ken Gushi

Free merchandise from the Scion AV & Scion Racing trucks

Smashing dubstep & electronic DJ sets by 12th Planet & Rob Wonder of Scion Radio 17

A live performance by garage-punk veterans The Spits

Free food from LA’s finest food trucks: Grill ‘Em All, The Grilled Cheese Truck,
Asiadog, & Get Shaved

Video art from the Scion Installation Art Tour feat. Dust La Rock, Sage Vaughn &
Mark Mothersbaugh

Free haircuts from Barracuda Hair

FREE W/RSVP @ www.scion.com/unlockthetc

*Entry not guaranteed. Early arrival suggested as space is limited. Lineup and
activities subject to change.

Tanner Foust and Ken Gushi battle it out once again at Road Atlanta. Tough competition for both teams.