Aasbo set for local Formula Drift event

Hailed as the rock star of drifting, Aasbo will drive a V8-powered Toyota 86 against 22 of the fastest drift cars in the world.

Aasbo burst onto the drift scene in 2010 to become the Formula Drift Rookie of the Year. The 27-year-old Norwegian has become a sensation in the global drift fraternity with more than 60 wins on three continents, notably all with Toyotas. He won the 2011 and 2012 British Drift Championships and is a multiple podium winner in the Formula Drift USA series.

Aasbo currently drifts a Supra, Scion TC and the iconic Toyota 86 in Europe, USA and Asia respectively. In the US, Aasbo is a brand ambassador and pro racer for the iconic Scion Racing team (Toyota USA's sister brand).

One of the first to adopt Toyota's 86 as a drift car, Aasbo runs a five-litre TRD V8 from the Lexus IS-F in his vehicle, which was built by Japanese performance specialist, RSR.

The unique two-day format for the Formula Drift 2013 season opener features the Australian Drifting GP on Saturday, April 27, and the first round of the Achilles Formula Drift Asia 2013 on Sunday, April 28. The Formula Drift Asia cars will be competing in Australia for the first time.

Competitors will use a specially designed course incorporating the Calder Park Thunderdome's banked main straight and pit road, with spectators looking down on the action from tiered grandstand seating.

Tickets for the Achilles Formula Drift Asia Championship are now on sale via www.ticketmaster.com.au.

For more event details, go to www.formuladriftasia.com