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It’s no secret that the car industry has been heavily dominated by men for years, but that doesn’t mean female car enthusiasts haven’t been shaking things up.

Times have changed. With supercar action films like the Fast and Furious series, hot rides and the people who love them are often in the spotlight. We love to see the brotherhood of Dominic Toretto and his band of thieves, but we also love the mischievous, driven Letty Ortiz, a car enthusiast among the best of them.

If you’ve ever been on the sidelines watching your favorite drifters, you might have wondered how to compete in Formula DRIFT to see your dream of becoming a professional driver come true. While the road to getting there takes hard work, there are a handful of things that you need to know before setting off. The road is long and requires a lot of discipline, time, money, a trusted team, and perseverance.  In this short guide, we introduce you to how to compete in Formula DRIFT by each level (Pro AM, Pro 2, and Pro 1), and then offer guidance...

Fans and drivers alike are raring to get races started with the updated Formula DRIFT schedule for the 2020 season. This season’s races kick off at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta on July 3–4, which is both Independence Day weekend and a return to the track where the inaugural Formula DRIFT event took place. Celebration will be firing on all cylinders!  The current schedule plans for the completion of an eight-round Formula DRIFT Championship and allows for international teams to join. Executives at Formula DRIFT have made statements to be fully transparent with their fans that these dates are subject to...

Formula 1 fitness requires full-body workout routines that allow drivers to maintain stamina, strength, and endurance during these 90- to 120-minute races. If you want to know how pro drivers get prepped for race day, check out the Formula 1 fitness tips below that can take your workouts to the next level. How Fit Do Formula 1 Drivers Need to Be? Many people do not realize how much physical strength is required of Formula 1 drivers. During a two-hour race, an average Formula 1 driver’s heart rate will fluctuate between 160 and 200 bpm, compared to the 60 bpm of...