World’s top drifters set to take on Connecticut’s legendary short track June 18–20
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Formula DRIFT, North America’s premier professional drifting championship, is bringing its high-horsepower spectacle to Stafford Motor Speedway for the first time ever. The event, scheduled for June 18-20, 2026, will feature both the Formula DRIFT PRO and Link ECU PROSPEC Championships as part of the series’ expanded 2026 national schedule.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Formula Drift and the world’s best drifters to Stafford Speedway next summer,” explained Stafford COO Paul Arute. “We’ve long admired Formula Drift’s incredible growth and the professionalism of their series. Bringing this event to Stafford marks an exciting new chapter, establishing Stafford as the home of Formula Drift in New England.”
Stafford joins an impressive list of tracks on the 2026 Formula Drift schedule:
2026 FORMULA DRIFT PRO & PROSPEC CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
| CHAMPIONSHIP | LOCATION | DATE |
| PRO | Streets of Long Beach | April 10-11 |
| PRO/PROSPEC | Road Atlanta | May 6-8 |
| PRO | Orlando Speed World | May 29-30 |
| PRO/PROSPEC | Stafford Motor Speedway | June 18-20 |
| PRO/PROSPEC | Indianapolis Raceway Park | July 30 – Aug 1 |
| PRO | Evergreen Speedway | August 21-22 |
| PRO/PROSPEC | The Bullring, Las Vegas Motor Speedway | September 24-26 |
| PRO | Long Beach Shoreline Showdown | October 23-24 |
ABOUT STAFFORD SPEEDWAY
Stafford Motor Speedway is a half-mile asphalt oval track located at 55 West Street in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. For more information about the track, please visit www.staffordspeedway.com.
ABOUT FORMULA DRIFT
Formula DRIFT is recognized as the leading international drifting championship. Established on the streets of Japan, drifting has evolved into a worldwide competitive sport that challenges the driver’s skill while demanding a great deal from their vehicle in terms of power and strength. Formula DRIFT provides a series for the best professional drifters from around the globe to compete for the coveted title of Formula DRIFT Champion. As the first official drifting series in North America, Formula DRIFT has taken competitive motorsports to the extreme, attracting drift fans and car enthusiasts from all walks of life, and established itself as the global leader for the sport. For a competition schedule, ticket information, special content and livestream, please visit formulad.com
WATCH FORMULA DRIFT
Fans can find the free-to-view event livestream at youtube.com/Formuladrift. FD is also available on RacerNetwork (please check with your local provider), and available in Spanish via PX Sports on numerous outlets across Latin America. To find out where it’s broadcast in your country, visit pxsports.com/outlets
For more information, visit staffordspeedway.com, follow Stafford Speedway on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or contact the track office at 860-684-2783.
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