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Drift Atlanta Cancelled for 2020

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and Formula DRIFT announced today that due to ongoing concerns with the COVID-19 global pandemic, Drift Atlanta has been cancelled. The 2020 edition had initially been rescheduled for July 3-4 after the pandemic forced postponement from its original May date.

Refunds for tickets purchased through Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta will be issued automatically within the next 14 days for all Drift Atlanta ticket and canopy orders placed through Michelin Raceway’s website and ticket line. Tickets purchased from Formula DRIFT will be issued a full refund within the same time period via their ticket agent.

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Welcomes New Track President Rick Humphrey

Well established motorsports leader Rick Humphrey has been named president and general manager of Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta effective immediately.

Since 2014, Humphrey has served as vice president of IMSA Properties, and Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta has served as his base of operation. In that role, he oversaw management of Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Sebring International Raceway and Seven Sebring Hotel. In his new position, Humphrey will concentrate his efforts on the day-to-day operation and promotion of Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and will report to David Pettit, IMSA senior vice president of marketing and business operations.

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020 and is recognized as one the world’s best motorsports road courses. The property resides on 750 acres northeast of Atlanta and is home to the Motul Petit Le Mans, the typical finale event for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship each year, as well as many other professional and amateur events.

IMSA Announces Updated Return to Racing Plan

In a series of video conferences with stakeholders earlier today, IMSA revealed its plans to return to racing this summer with a revised 2020 calendar for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge.