With only two rounds remaining in the 2018 Formula DRIFT season there are nine drivers in the Pro category and the entire Pro 2 grid with a mathematical chance to win their respective championships. This meant nobody could afford to relax as the Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship and Link ECU Pro 2 Championship arrived in Fort Worth, TX for Round Seven: Autozone Showdown presented by Rain X.
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FORMULA DRIFT RETURNS TO THE WEST COAST FOR ROUND FIVE IN MONROE, WA
Returning from the summer break, the 2018 Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship headed to Seattle, WA for Round Five: Autozone Throwdown presented by Rain-X. With the first half of the season over, and one of the most competitive driver line ups ever seen in the sport, it is time for teams to make a push to the Finals at Irwindale Speedway in October. And with only 39 points separating the top three places, there is still everything to play for.
As the event got underway, Formula DRIFT was delighted to announce it had signed a new three-year deal with the operators of Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, WA. This has secured the future of FD Seattle at the venue it has used successfully since 2005. “We’re so excited to have signed this three-year deal,” said Jim Liaw, Formula DRIFT president. “Our entire organization, the teams and fans love coming here. There’s always tremendous energy in the grandstands and the paddock, which gives the event its own special personality.”
FORMULA DRIFT NEW JERSEY: FOUR ROUNDS INTO THE SEASON AND THE FOURTH DIFFERENT WINNER IS CROWNED
We’re only four events into the 2018 Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship but a fourth driver climbed to the top step of the podium to claim the victory at the Wall Stadium Speedway in New Jersey this weekend. Overcoming an impressive list of challengers throughout the heats, 2017 champion James Deane (Ireland) put a mark in the win column.
2018 FORMULA DRIFT ORLANDO VICTORY CLAIMED BY CHRIS FORSBERG
The 2018 Formula DRIFT championship swapped the tight Streets of Long Beach for round two at Orlando Speed World this weekend. And the drama began early with an incident in practice that saw Chelsea DeNofa (USA) hit the wall in his BC Racing / Nitto Tire Ford Performance Mustang RTR. He was avoiding an accident on the track but was unable to avoid the wall.
2018 Formula Drift Round 1: Friday Practice Gallery
2018 Formula D Rd.1 STREETS OF LONG BEACH Ticket Giveaway
The start of the 2018 Formula D season is right around the corner and we are so ready to see some car’s smoking up some tires again on the city streets of Long Beach. James Deane looks to kick of his title defense as well as trying to repeat his Rd.1 win from last season. Deane and his team were sure one fire last season and look to give the field another taste of what they have, but will we see someone challenge him for the top spot? Will it be a favorite Formula D veteran or will we get a new up and coming driver throw it down right off the bat. Now let us know what you are most excited for this year, From new builds to drivers or tracks. Share your excitement with us and you might get change at getting to see round one in person.