Formula Drift 2011: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

The beautiful Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi played host to the Formula D superstars along with thousands of  their insane drifting fans. With an International presence in addition to a seemingly unlimited budget and facilities at the outrageous Yas Marina Circuit, the battles were heated and the action went on into the cold desert night. In the end, it was European Fredric Aasbo took the top podium after defeating the 2009 Formula Drift Champion Chris Forsberg!

1st Place – Fredric Aasbo - Toyota Supra
Trophy Presented by:
Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan

2nd Place – Chris Forsberg - Nissan 350Z
Trophy Presented by:
Richard Cregan
Yas Marina Circuit CEO

3rd Place – Tanner Foust - Scion tC
Trophy Presented by:
Ahmed M. Hilal Al Kaabi
Head of Government Affairs Yas Marina Circuit

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