Formula DRIFT is taking a major step forward for the 2026 season with a new multi-year broadcast partnership with RACER. The deal will make all live Formula DRIFT PRO and PROSPEC competition coverage available exclusively through RACER platforms and Formula DRIFT channels. Fans will be able to watch qualifying, seeding, and early-round battles for free through the RACER+ app and RACER’s FAST channel, which is available across devices like Roku, Samsung, and Amazon.
One of the biggest additions is a brand-new live pre-race show called RACER GridWalk, which will feature behind-the-scenes driver interviews directly from the Hot Pit before Top 32 competition begins. Formula DRIFT says the show will give fans a closer look at the action before the battles start, while the PRO Championship Top 16 heats will now air for free exclusively on RACER Network and the RACER+ app.
According to Formula DRIFT President Ryan Sage, the partnership is designed to bring more exposure, bigger audiences, and stronger support for the sport. The agreement also includes expanded PROSPEC coverage, exclusive content, and new financial incentives for drivers. The 2026 Formula DRIFT season officially begins April 10-11 in Long Beach on the famous Streets of Long Beach course.
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