2025 Formula Drift – Round 1 Media Day
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FORMULA DRIFT TO BROADCAST LIVE IN SPANISH WITH NEW PARTNER PX SPORTS IN LATIN AMERICA (LATAM)
Formula DRIFT has entered into an agreement with PX Sports to broadcast the Main Event Top 16 competitions from each of the eight FD PRO Rounds. The broadcast will be live across the PX Sports network with details available here: pxsports.com/outlets
President of Formula DRIFT Ryan Sage said, “We have been looking for a solution for a number of years to give the Spanish-speaking world access to FD events and PX Sports has agreed to bring in their own commentators and broadcast our Main Event and Top 16s.” He continued, “We’re very aware of the popularity of drifting in LATAM and there’s also been a huge push by our Spanish-speaking drivers to figure this out, so it’s a huge win for us to work with a powerful partner such as PX Sports.”
Alejando Mercado of PX Sports said, “We are thrilled to bring the electrifying competition of Formula DRIFT to the Spanish-speaking audience in LATAM. Drifting has a massive and growing fanbase across the region, and this partnership ensures they will now have front-row access to the action, expert commentary, and the passion that makes this sport so unique. At PX Sports, our mission has always been to elevate motorsports and action sports, and this is a perfect step in that direction.”
Continue readingFORMULA DRIFT WELCOMES NEW SERIES SPONSORS MEGUIAR’S® AND ENEOS OIL
As we hurtle ever closer to the Opening Round of the 2025 Formula DRIFT PRO Championship on April 4-5 on the Streets of Long Beach, we just have time to sneak in a couple of announcements. The series is delighted to welcome the return of both Meguiar’s and ENEOS Oil as Associate Sponsors.
As one of the world’s leading car care brands, Meguiar’s needs no introduction. They’re also FD OGs, having sponsored the series in the early days and now returning to enjoy the tremendous growth that’s taken place over the past 22 years.
As part of its sponsorship program, Meguiar’s videos will be aired on the free-to-view event livestream during competition weekends. Spectators will also see the instantly recognizable logo around the track, while visitors to both Southern California Formula DRIFT rounds can visit the Meguiar’s booth to learn more about their products and speak to representatives about specific cleaning solutions.
Anybody wishing to know more about the industry-leading Meguiar’s car care products or to view their informative car care video series should visit the website at meguiars.com.
The ENEOS Motor Oil logo will be very familiar to anybody who has visited Japan. Seemingly with a gas station on every street corner, ENEOS is Japan’s largest oil company and supplier to the vast majority of Japanese and Asian car companies. In fact, ENEOS engineers can be found in the R&D departments at many of the major manufacturers, blending oils specifically for many of your favorite performance cars. Known as the Original JDM Motor Oil, ENEOS is probably what your car was designed for if it was engineeered in Japan. And the company’s unrivalled experience means your car will benefit from its engine and transmission oils, whereever it was built.
As a special bonus to Formula DRIFT fans, ENEOS is offering a 20% discount on its oil products every time an ENEOS-sponsored driver stands on the podium this year. And considering they support both Fredric Aasbo and Odi Bakchis – who finished second and third respectively in 2024 – there should be no shortage of opportunities. Scoring seven podiums last year, Team ENEOS is hoping to increase that number in 2025.
To learn more about ENEOS Oil and its products, please visit eneos.us
“We’re excited to welcome these leading brands back to the Formula DRIFT family,” said Ryan Sage, President of Formula DRIFT. “We’re happy that companies are seeing the tremendous growth in our series and want to be part of it, engaging with the best fans in the world!”
KENDA TIRE CONFIRMS IMPRESSIVE 2025 FORMULA DRIFT DRIVER ROSTER AND SIGNS THREE-YEAR EXTENSION WITH SERIES
KENDA TIRE CONFIRMS IMPRESSIVE 2025 FORMULA DRIFT DRIVER ROSTER AND SIGNS THREE-YEAR EXTENSION WITH SERIES
Fredric Aasbo, Ryan Tuerck and Simen Olsen among big names joining Kenda in 2025
Kenda Tire is set for an epic 2025 season after finishing third in the 2024 Formula DRIFT Tire Cup after only joining the series the previous year. Its first priority was to sign a three-year contract extension with Formula DRIFT, signaling its long-term commitment to the teams, drivers and fans.
Step two for Kenda Motorsports was to announce its expanded 2025 driver roster, which sees several new names join their ranks, including headline acts such as three-time Formula DRIFT PRO Champion Fredric Aasbo (Norway), Papadakis Racing teammate Ryan Tuerck, as well as title challenger Simen Olsen (Norway), Daniel Stuke (USA), and recent PROSPEC graduate Austin Matta (USA).
The newbies will join returning Kenda Motorsports star drivers Ken Gushi (Japan), Jhonnattan Castro (Dominican Replublic), Nick Noback (USA), Jonathan Hurst (USA), and Derek Madison (USA). Undoubtedly, the new line up will create a big impression on the 2025 Formula DRIFT PRO Championship, hopefully helping Kenda to advance even higher in the Tire Cup standings.
Papadakis Racing Toyota drivers Fredric Aasbo and Ryan Tuerck join Kenda Motorsports
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