FORMULA DRIFT ANNOUNCES 2016 CBS SPORTS NETWORK TELEVISION SCHEDULE

March 22, 2016 by Formula DRIFT

Long Beach, Calif. – March 22, 2016 – Formula DRIFT presented by BlackVue has announced its 2016 CBS Sports Network television schedule. 'Formula DRIFT' will begin on Sunday, May 15 at 5:30 PM (ET). The fast paced action featuring bracketed head-to-head match-ups will anchor the coverage and be featured across 12 episodes. Coverage will also include an additional 8 shows of the behind-the-scenes program, 'Formula DRIFT Insider.'

'We had a phenomenal opening year with the CBS Sports Network,' said Ryan Sage, Vice President and Co-Founder of Formula DRIFT. 'With awesome primetime original airings and tons well placedof additional re-airs, the Series received a great gift from CBS SportsCBS Sports Network has become an incredible partner to the Series and a destination for Formula DRIFT fans.'

'Formula DRIFT' on CBS Sports Network premieres Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 8:30 PM (ET). The 'Formula DRIFT' schedule adds to CBS Sports Network's robust lineup of motorsports programming, which includes 400 more than 350 hours of coverage throughout the year. The program will consist of live to tape coverage of each of the eight rounds of the Pro Championship including the newly added Canadian round of competition along with eight additional episodes of 'Formula DRIFT Insider.'

CBS Sports Network is available to more than 90 million homes across the country through local cable, video and telco providers and via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 and Dish Network Channel 158. For more information, including a full programming schedule and how to get CBS Sports Network, go to www.cbssportsnetwork.com.CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video and telco providers and via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 and Dish Network Channel 158. For more information, including a full programming schedule and how to get CBS Sports Network, go to www.cbssportsnetwork.com.

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ABOUT FORMULA DRIFT

Entering its thirteenth season, Formula DRIFT is recognized as the North American professional drifting championship. Established on the streets of Japan, drifting has evolved into a worldwide competitive sport that challenges each driver's driving ability and vehicle control. Formula DRIFT provides a forum for professional drifters to compete nationwide for the coveted Formula DRIFT Championship crown. As the first official series in North America, Formula DRIFT has taken competitive motorsports to the extreme, attracting fans and car enthusiasts from all walks of life and establishes itself as the world-wide leader for the Sport. Formula DRIFT is available on CBS Sports Network in the USA and over 368M homes globally through IMG Media. For a competition schedule and ticket information, visit: www.formuladrift.com.

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