Namco Bandai have announced that a closed beta for Ridge Racer: Driftopia will begin today via Steam.

You can play the upcoming racing game for free by signing up here and filling out the quick form. The title is being developed by Bugbear Entertainment, who was the exact same studio that took care of the hugely successful Ridge Racer Unbounded.
Ridge Racer: Driftopia is heading to the PlayStation 3 and PC in the fall of 2013 later this year. Check out the free to drift trailer below and let us know what you think, and if you’re going to sign up for the beta stage.