Conor Shanahan defeated three-time FD PRO champion Fredric Aasbo to claim victory in the opening round of Formula DRIFT in Long Beach.

A dramatic qualifying session for the opening round of the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship on the streets of Long Beach featured 33 drivers attempting to qualify for the Top 32 Competition places. One would be eliminated, and the axe fell on Rome Charpentier in the Garagistic/Pedal Commander/Coco Love/Kumho Tire/E36 BMW....

“All I’ve done is make decisions with my heart and fun is my compass,” said 2010 and 2020 Formula Drift champion and RTR Vehicles Drift team owner Vaughn Gittin Jr. in Long Beach ahead of the opening round of the 2025 Formula Drift Pro Championship.The world champion drifter is renowned...

The 2025 Formula DRIFT PRO Championship roared into action on the iconic Streets of Long Beach with an opening round that delivered drama, upsets, and a big win for Fredric Aasbo. The Rockstar Energy Toyota GR Supra driver outdueled longtime rival James Deane in a thrilling final battle to claim...

Every PRO Championship in Formula DRIFT’s 21-year history was been decided at the Final Round at Irwindale Speedway on Sunday. But James Deane (Ireland) came close to claiming the title at the previous round. And while he hadn’t accumulated enough points to lift the trophy in Utah, Deane’s 74-point advantage...

On October 18-19, the 2024 Formula DRIFT season reaches its climax at Irwindale Speedway, and FD president Ryan Sage is expecting a very special finale, particularly from points leader James Deane.Sage declared: “As we stand on the precipice of the final event of the season, we’re all struck by the...

Formula DRIFT has announced a two-year sponsorship agreement with Link Engine Management for the Formula Drift PRO2 Championship.Link Engine Management provides drivers from around the globe with world-class engine management technology. With a race-proven range of WireIn ECUs, PlugIn ECUs and more, Link has provided a winning formula for champions...