Friday 11/20 Pro, Round 7 – Top 32 – 1:15pm PST
Pro, Round 7 – Top 16 + Finals – 5:00pm PST
Saturday 11/21
Pro 2, Round 4 – Top 32 – 2:15pm PST
Pro 2, Round 4 – Top 16 + Finals – 5:00pm PST
Sunday 11/22
Pro, Round 8 – Top 32 – 1:15pm PST
Pro, Round 8 – Top 16 + Finals – 5:00pm PST
Despite a late start to the 2020 season and a compressed schedule that saw double-header rounds introduced for the first time, Formula DRIFT is looking forward to a thrilling Final for both the PRO and Link ECU PRO2 Championships. With a large number of drivers having a mathematical chance to grab the crown, we’re guaranteed to see literal and metaphorical fireworks at Irwindale Speedway, the legendary House of Drift.
Continue readingTYPE S LED lighting will be seen first at the Irwindale Title Fight final rounds on November 20-22. It will be used on the PRO category cars and around the track for an enhanced spectator experience.
Formula DRIFT – the world’s leading professional drifting series – is implementing new requirements that all PRO category competition vehicles participating in the Irwindale Speedway rounds on November 20-22, 2020 will run LED under-car lighting. This will apply to all future night-time rounds going into the 2021 season. As part of the new rule, Formula DRIFT will require a minimum of 5-feet of LED lighting to be installed on both the left and right side of the car. Drivers are permitted to add more lighting if they wish. LED Lighting will be provided by TYPE S to all PRO category teams, free of charge, unless they currently have LED under-car lighting. The requirement will be added to the 2020 Formula DRIFT rule book.
With its innovative smartphone app-controlled LED lights being used at the Irwindale Title Fight weekend, TYPE S will also be the presenting sponsor of the event. Formula DRIFT will additionally integrate TYPE S LED lighting equipment into elements of the drift course and track facilities as an added spectator experience.
Costa Mesa, CA-based TYPE S recently signed a multi-year deal with Formula DRIFT, which sees the company introduced as the Official Vehicle Lighting, Dash Cam and Jump Starter of the series. As part of its commitment to FD, TYPE S is introducing a new Pro Series exterior LED lighting kit specifically designed for the teams. It was co-developed with partners, Vaughn Gittin Jr and Chelsea DeNofa – TYPE S brand ambassadors and drivers for the sponsored RTR Motorsport team. During pre-season testing, the team installed prototype lighting kits and offered valuable feedback in terms of mounting and durability under competition use. This had a direct impact on product development and the outcome is the new Pro Series lighting equipment available directly from typesauto.com
A full range of TYPE S LED lighting kits are available from AutoZone for interior and exterior use* to allow drivers to customize their vehicles. TYPE S creates a wide range of innovative products including 360-degree dash cams, portable power banks with jump starting ability, portable fridge/freezers and more. Its products are available from a number of leading outlets including AutoZone, Costco, Pep Boys and Target.
“Developing a lighting kit for Formula DRIFT’s PRO category drivers was a welcome challenge and a natural step in the evolution of our brand,” said Isaac Cruz, Product Marketing Manager at TYPE S. “At the end of the day, it’s about the fans. The popularity of a recent video campaign we did with the RTR Team and AutoZone reaffirmed that drift fans want more high-quality, innovative LED lighting,” he concluded.
“We’re really looking forward to seeing the entire PRO Championship field using TYPE S LED lighting at the Formula DRIFT Irwindale Title Fight final rounds,” said Jim Liaw, President of Formula DRIFT. “Drifting at night with the Championship title on the line guarantees excitement, and we know the new lighting regulations will bring another dimension to the weekend, allowing fans to follow the action and enjoy the spectacular visual entertainment.”
NEXT ROUND
The 2020 Formula DRIFT PRO and Link ECU PRO2 Championships continue on November 20-22 at Irwindale Speedway in Irwindale, CA. Please visit formulad.com for 2020 event details, driver profiles, new content and livestream information.
*where permitted by local vehicle laws
ABOUT TYPE S
TYPE S is a leading automotive aftermarket accessories manufacturer based in Costa Mesa, CA. With more than two decades of manufacturing and retail distribution experience, TYPE S specializes in innovating vehicle lighting, electronics, power products and soft goods.
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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 each driver’s ability and control. Formula DRIFT provides a series for the best professional drifters from across the globe to compete nationwide for the coveted Formula DRIFT Championship. 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, visit formulad.com
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2020 FORMULA DRIFT OFFICIAL SPONSORS
Major Sponsor, Official Vehicle Lighting, Dash Cam & Jump Starter – TYPE S
Major Sponsor, Official Energy Drink – NOS Energy Drink
Major Sponsor, Official Military Branch – United States Air Force
Major Sponsor, Official Engine Oil – Royal Purple
Major Sponsor, Official ECU, PRO2 Title Sponsor – Link Engine Management
Major Sponsors – Achilles Tires, Falken Tires, GT Radial
Tire Supplier – Nexen Tire, Nitto Tire
Official Sponsors – Ford Performance, BC Racing, Toyota Racing
Associated Sponsors – Enkei Wheels, Torque Drift, NGK Spark Plugs, Rays Wheels
Technical Partner – PCI Race Radios, Proform
As Formula DRIFT returned to Texas Motor Speedway for Rounds Five and Six of the 2020 PRO Championship and Round Three of the Link ECU PRO2 Championship, the series introduced a revised track layout. This created a fluid, high-speed course that gave the teams a fresh challenge. It would test the drivers’ skill as they tried to fill each drift zone and saw a number of collisions throughout the weekend as drivers either charged to regain proximity or got lost in the smoke trail. It also brought an extra level of unpredictability, which produced exciting competition and allowed some new names to rise through the ranks.
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EVENT DETAILS
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2020
Location: Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, TX
Event: Formula DRIFT PRO Championship Round Six
RESULTS
Winner: Chris Forsberg (USA) – NOS Energy Drink Nissan 370Z on Nexen Tires
Second: Vaughn Gittin Jr (USA) – Monster Energy / Nitto Tire / Ford Performance Mustang RTR Spec 5-D
Third: Chelsea DeNofa (USA) – BC Racing / Nitto Tire Ford Mustang RTR
NOTES
ROUND SIX TOP 16 PRO DRIVER POINTS
| POSITION | DRIVER | POINTS |
| 1 | Forsberg | 100 |
| 2 | Gittin Jr | 88 |
| 3 | DeNofa | 76 |
| 4 | Adam LZ | 64 |
| 5 | Aasbo | 48 |
| 6 | Tuerck | 48 |
| 7 | Taguchi | 48 |
| 8 | Yoshihara | 48 |
| 9 | Hull | 32 |
| 10 | Jones | 32 |
| 11 | Nerren | 32 |
| 12 | Kearney | 32 |
| 13 | Bakchis | 32 |
| 14 | Field | 32 |
| 15 | Essa | 32 |
| 16 | Pawlak | 32 |
2020 PRO CHAMPIONSHIP DRIVER STANDINGS
| POSITION | DRIVER | POINTS | TIRES |
| 1 | Vaughn Gittin Jr | 428 | Nitto |
| 2 | Ryan Tuerck | 420 | Nitto |
| 3 | Chris Forsberg | 364 | Nexen |
| 4 | Chelsea DeNofa | 336 | Nitto |
| 5 | Fredric Aasbo | 332 | Nitto |
2020 AUTO CUP STANDINGS
| Ford | 836 |
| Toyota | 768 |
| Nissan | 604 |
| Chevrolet | 304 |
| BMW | 236 |
2020 TIRE CUP STANDINGS
| Nitto | 1068 |
| Falken | 652 |
| Achilles | 588 |
| Nexen | 588 |
| GT Radial | 448 |
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2020
Location: Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, TX
Event: Formula DRIFT PRO Championship Round Five
RESULTS
Winner: Ryan Tuerck (USA) – Gumout / Nitto Tire / Mobil 1 Toyota Corolla
Second: Chris Forsberg (USA) – NOS Energy Drink Nissan 370Z on Nexen Tires
Third: Vaughn Gittin Jr (USA) – Monster Energy / Nitto Tire / Ford Performance Mustang RTR Spec 5-D
NOTES
ROUND FIVE TOP 16 PRO DRIVER POINTS
| POSITION | DRIVER | POINTS |
| 1 | Tuerck | 100 |
| 2 | Forsberg | 88 |
| 3 | Gittin Jr | 76 |
| 4 | Jones | 64 |
| 5 | Hull | 48 |
| 6 | LZ | 48 |
| 7 | Aasbo | 48 |
| 8 | Nerren | 48 |
| 9 | DeNofa | 32 |
| 10 | Kearney | 32 |
| 11 | Bakchis | 32 |
| 12 | Field | 32 |
| 13 | Taguchi | 32 |
| 14 | Yoshihara | 32 |
| 15 | Essa | 32 |
| 16 | Castro | 32 |
2020 PRO CHAMPIONSHIP DRIVER STANDINGS
| POSITION | DRIVER | POINTS | TIRES |
| 1 | Ryan Tuerck | 372 | Nitto |
| 2 | Vaughn Gittin Jr | 340 | Nitto |
| 3 | Fredric Aasbo | 284 | Nitto |
| 4 | Chris Forsberg | 264 | Nexen |
| 5 | Chelsea DeNofa | 260 | Nitto |
2020 AUTO CUP STANDINGS
| Ford | 672 |
| Toyota | 672 |
| Nissan | 456 |
| Chevrolet | 272 |
| BMW | 204 |
2020 TIRE CUP STANDINGS
| Nitto | 904 |
| Falken | 572 |
| Achilles | 492 |
| Nexen | 456 |
| GT Radial | 368 |
