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Heading Into Top 16 Qualifying Round 1
As we head into the first round of qualifying. We will keep you all posted as we continue through out the day.
FD:R4 – Top 16 Tandem Battles
Yoshioka Vs. S. Verdier
Yoshioka leads and on entry Verdier drifts into the tire wall. Adv Yoshioka 8-0
Verdier on 5 minute rule…
Verier leads with Yoshioka giving chase and staying on Step through course from entry. Yoshioka moves on.
Rhys Vs. Gushi
Rhys leads and Gushi is on him through the course. On entry to exit Gushi would not leave his bumper and almost no visible gap seen. Adv. Gushi 10-9
Gushi leads and comes in at 88.4mph with Rhys on Gushi’s bumper through the course. Millen moves on(BOOs from the crowd) Jusges say that Gushi lost drift on last clip and was straight causing Millen to move on.
Orido Vs. Kondo
Orido leads and holds a great line and speed of 87mph on entry. Kondo maintains good angle and is on Orido for most of the course. Adv Orido 7-5
Kondo leads and is shallow on entry and losses drift. Orido drifts past him and exits course. Orido moves on to Great 8. Final scoe Orido 12-5
Sam H. Vs. Ryan Tuerck
Sam leads coming in at 92mph and Ryan close behind. Great speed and angle through the course from both drivers, Sam gets a small gap between him and Ryan at last clip. Adv. Sam 9-7
Ryan leads and Sam is on him, great run from both and Sam with the advantage 9-8. Sam moves on 18-15
John Vs. Tony B.
John leads and comes in at 81mph, shallow on 2nd clipping point and fires off a loud backfire as he passes the judges. Tony maintains decent angle and speed. Adv even B. 7-7
Tony B. leads and comes in with good speed and angle. Major correction from John R. as he comes into the clip and is straight. Adv. Tony 7-0 Tony B. moves on 14-7
M. Takatori Vs. Calvin Wan
Takatori leads and comes in with smoke and angle, but has a big correction on entry. Calvin giving chase but not a big angle on entry and into the 2nd clipping point maintains a drift. Adv. Calvi 2-0
Calvin Wan leads with Takatori on Calvin through the course. Entry speeds of 85mph. Adv Takatori 7-3. Takatori moves on 7-5
Dai Vs. Forsberg
Dai leads and Chris is on Dai through entry and into 1st clipping point. Entering 2nd clipping point Dai is able to get a car length away and runs out the course. Adv Dai 7-5
Forsberg leads and comes into the 1st clipping point and collides with the wall. Forcing Dai to avoid the hit, Chris leaves rear bumper on the course. Adv Dai 3-0 Dai moves on 10-5
Tanner Vs. Robbie Nishida
Tanner leads with Robbie on Tanner through the run, great solid run from both, entry speeds of 91mph. Adv Even 8-8
Robbie leads and has a gap between Tanner and himself. Tanner able to pull back in after the first clip but Robbie kept a decent gap. Adv Robbie 9-8 Score is 17-16. They go OMT!
OMT
Tanner leads and Robbie is mirroring Foust through the course and rides Tanner through the entire course. Adv. Robbie 10-8
Robbie leads and another great run. Through the first clip theres a small gap but Tanner is on Robbie and rides him out for the remainder of the course. Adv even 8-8. Robbie moves on to Great 8
FD:R4 Top 16 Ladder & Matchups
1. Tanner Foust | |||
16. Robbie Nishida | |||
Robbie Nishida | |||
8. Daijiro Yoshihara | Dai Yoshihara | ||
9. Chris Forsberg | |||
4. M. Takatori | Dai Yoshihara | ||
13. Calvin Wan | M. Takatori | M. Takatori | |
Tony Brakahopia | |||
5. John Russakoff | |||
12. Tony Brakahopia | Dai Yoshihara | ||
T. Yoshioka | |||
2. Sam Hubinette | |||
15. Ryan Tuerck | Sam Hubinette | ||
M. Orido | Sam Hubinette | ||
7. M. Orido | T. Yoshioka | ||
10. Yasu Kondo | |||
3. Rhys Millen | |||
14. Ken Gushi | Rhys Millen | ||
T. Yoshioka | |||
6. T. Yoshioka | |||
11. Stephan Verdier |
Formula Drift:Round 4 – Top 16
1. Tanner Foust – 97.67
2. Sam Hubinette – 96.50
3. Rhys Millen – 94.00
4. M. Takatori – 93.33
5. John Russakoff – 92.25
6. T. Yoshioka – 91.42
7. Manibu Orido – 91.00
8. Daijiro Yoshihara – 90.67
9. Chris Forsberg – 90.25
10. Yasu Kondo – 89.58
11. Stephan Verdier – 89.50
12. Tony Brakaopia – 88.92
13. Calvin Wan – 88.83
14. Ken Gushi – 88.67
15. Ryan Tuerck – 87.92
16. Robbie Nishida – 87.75
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17. Hiro Sumida – 87.67