I was able to grab Formula D president Ryan Sage for a moment to talk about how the new Am series will work for the 2009 season and he told us some really exciting stuff in this department for 2009. In a new effort for the 09 season Formula D is going to work with it’s tracks to make all the events two day open to the public venues. This becomes very exciting because they are going to have the Am events in house at the Formula D tracks. What this means from what we understand is the day before the Formula D main event they will have an Am event that will allow drivers to gain a license and drive over that same weekend. This is a great opportunity for Am drivers to get exposure, sponsors,  and be seen by fans.

Ryan cited this choice was mainly made by Formula D mainly because of the mass confusion this year with the Am series due to the multiple organizations and regions for drivers. This system is hard to follow and not easy to really get a grasp on. We at Wrecked Magazine can even attest to that as we have had problems getting coverage through this 2008 season. So we will stay on this story as more information will become available but from what it seems like drivers will be able to show up, get a license, and win the Formula D event all in the same week! Remember, that the 2008 West Coast Am event will take place over the Redbull Drift Championship weekend this week in Long Beach.