As the 2019 Formula DRIFT season marches on, the teams arrived at Road Atlanta this weekend for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Road to the Championship presented by Permatex. It would see Aurimas “Odi” Bakchis defend his early lead in the Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship after wins in the first two rounds. Trenton Beechum would also attempt to defend his lead in the Formula DRIFT Link ECU Pro 2 Championship. However, both would be disappointed as new faces climbed on the top step of the podium.
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FROM A TOTALED CAR TO PODIUM FINISH: RYAN TUERCK TAKES SECOND AT FORMULA DRIFT ATLANTA
The first event of the 2019 Formula Drift season was not a fun one for Ryan Tuerck. After qualifying seventh in Long Beach, Tuerck’s Toyota GT86 had a major collision with the wall in practice, damaging the chassis beyond repair. Continue reading FROM A TOTALED CAR TO PODIUM FINISH: RYAN TUERCK TAKES SECOND AT FORMULA DRIFT ATLANTA
Formula Drift 2019 – RD3: Road to the Championship – PRO Results
Formula Drift 2019 – RD3: Road to the Championship – PRO 2 Results
Vaughn Gittin Jr. Wows Fans During FD Atlanta Qualifying
Developing a flair for the dramatics this Formula Drift season, Vaughn again wowed the audience by de-beading a tire yet still managing to complete his first qualifying run. Pushing a little too hard on his second run he left points on the track, but Vaughn and his RTR team know exactly what they need to do in their final practice today and anticipate a run late into the Georgia night.
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