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Mike Power Leads Victory At Formula DRIFT PRO Championship Seattle Round 6
The Formula DRIFT PRO Championship Round 6: Type S Throw Down took place on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, WA. The event saw Mike Power from the USA clinching first place in the Seeding Bracket with his Power Racing Nissan S15.
Second place went to Alec Robbins, also from the USA, driving a Robbins Race Co Nissan 350Z. Robert Thorne secured third place with his ASM E46 BMW M3. The weather was sunny and hot with a light breeze during the K&N PRO Seeding Bracket.
The top eight finishers from the Seeding Bracket advanced to Saturday’s competition heats. Positions 25-32 were determined by competitive tandem runs. Several drivers were absent for the first Seeding Bracket heats, giving bye runs to Daniel Stuke, Derek Madison, Robert Thorne, and Federico Sceriffo.
Among those unable to start was reigning Formula DRIFT PROSPEC Champ Ben Hobson. He retired after hitting his head during a practice run, adding to his frustrating season. Given the number of "no shows," only Rudy Hansen, Dmitriy Brutskiy, and Andy Hateley were eliminated from the Seeding Bracket.
Mike Power qualified 25th for the Top 32 competition heats and will face rookie sensation Conor Shanahan from Ireland. Alec Robbins will go heads-up against hometown hero Dylan Hughes in the Top 32 after losing to Power due to small mistakes in their final battle.
In a battle of BMWs, Robert Thorne will meet Adam LZ in the Top 32 heats. Adam LZ is set for a comeback after destroying his LZMFG E36 BMW in the previous round but managed to build a new car in record time using a new E36 bodyshell.
Formula DRIFT Overview
Formula DRIFT is recognised as the leading international drifting championship. Originating on Japan's streets, it has evolved into a global sport that tests drivers' skills and vehicle power. As North America's first official drifting series, Formula DRIFT attracts fans and car enthusiasts worldwide.
The series provides a platform for professional drifters globally to compete for the coveted title of Formula DRIFT Champion. For more information on competition schedules, tickets, driver profiles, special content, and livestreams, visit formulad.com.
Sponsors and Partners
The event's major sponsors include TYPE S (Official Vehicle Lighting), Rockstar Energy Drink (Official Energy Drink), United States Air Force (Official Military Branch), Royal Purple (Official Engine Oil), GoPro (Official Action Cam), and Torque Drift (Official Blockchain Game). Tire suppliers include GT Radial, Kenda Tire, Kumho Tire, Nitto Tire.
Other official sponsors are Ford Performance, Toyota Racing, BC Racing (Official Suspension), K&N (Official Air Filter & Air Intake), NGK & NTK (Official Spark Plug & Sensors), SIMAGIC (Official SIM Racing Hardware), Alpinestars (Official Technical Partner), Fast Orange (Official Hand Cleaner). Link Engine Management is the Official ECU & PROSPEC Title Sponsor.
Next Round Details
The next round of Formula DRIFT PRO and Link ECU PROSPEC Round 4 Final will be held at Utah Motorsport Campus Raceway from August 29-31. Competition results from FD PRO Round 6 will be available tomorrow evening with event images on Monday.
The series livestream can be watched on youtube.com/Formuladrift and MAV TV. For more details on schedules and ticket information visit formulad.com or follow them on social media platforms like Instagram (@formulad) and Facebook (@formuladrift).
{INSTAGRAM_1}This event highlighted intense competition among top drifters despite some setbacks for key participants like Ben Hobson. Fans eagerly await upcoming battles as drivers prepare for future rounds.
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