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.
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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: Saturday, September 26, 2020
Location: Evergreen Speedway, Monroe, WA
Event: Formula DRIFT PRO Championship Round Two
RESULTS
Winner: Vaughn Gittin Jr (USA) – Monster Energy / Nitto Tire / Ford Performance Mustang RTR Spec 5-D
Second: Fredric Aasbo (Norway) – Rockstar Energy Drink / Nitto Tire GR Supra
Third: Michael Essa (USA) – FCP Euro / LiquiMoly / Achilles Tires BMW M3
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EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday, September 25, 2020
Location: Evergreen Speedway, Monroe, WA
Event: Link ECU PRO2 Championship Round Two
RESULTS
Winner: Dmitriy Brutskiy (Belarus) in the Essa Motorsport / Never Settle / Achilles Radial BMW
Second: Chase Schmidt (USA) in the Chase Schmidt Racing / Achilles Radial / Kansei Wheels BMW E36 (rookie)
Third: Austin Matta (USA) in the Don’t Matta Racing Nissan S14 (rookie)
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