Odi Bakchis suffered a hard hit into the wall during Round 6 practice earlier tonight.
Geoff Pitts of LifeBlasters.com was able to catch a quick moment with Odi folowing the incident. Odi said, “The car seems like it’s done, but we’re waiting to hear an official word from the FD tech inspectors. We’re currently exploring options to replace the car so we can continue to run. These points are important!”
Joon Maeng will be debuting his new Lucas Oil MavTV Nitto Tire Nissan S13.5 this weekend at Round 6: After Dark. Here is a shot of the car with the new livery that was just finished within the past few days.
CLICK HERE for more information about the event and to purchase tickets.
Formula DRIFT will be the first major event to return to Irwindale Speedway since the new management group has taken over the day-to-day operations of the venue. The event has sold out for the past two seasons and to accommodate the growth in attendance expanded seating will be made available. Tickets went on sale Wednesday.
“Irwindale Speedway is hallow ground for drifting, something that we made it to be. So it’s significant not only to our Series but to the world drifting community,” said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT.
With less than 63 points separating the top 5 drivers leading into Round 6: After Dark at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the chase for the Championship is as close as it has ever been. Round 7: Title Fight will also feature the revealing of the 10 year anniversary logo, announcement of the Tires.com Triple Crown winner, the Slammed Society car show, the Formula Drift ProAm All Star competition along with much more.
Formula DRIFT has partnered with DSTROYR to produce a limited edition tank top that will be sold exclusively at Round 6: After Dark at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on August 24-25. Limited to only 80 pieces and priced at $25 the tank tops will sell out quickly be sure to pick yours up at the DSTROYR booth.
From Aug. 14 to Aug. 20, fans can vote for either the Chevy Corvette Grand Sport or the Formula Drift Chevy Camaro SS. The winners of the two previous weeks will go head-to-head during a final round of voting from Aug. 21 to Aug. 27. The winner will be announced during the “Choose Tony’s Ride with Mobil 1” exhibition at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Aug. 28. Stewart will unveil the winning vehicle by driving it at the track.
Tyler McQuarrie’s Mobil 1 Formula DRIFT Chevrolet Camaro is currently in the lead so head on over to the Mobil 1 Facebook page to cast your vote.
