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Connor O’Sullivan Tops Formula DRIFT PROSPEC Championship With St Louis Victory
The Formula DRIFT Link ECU PROSPEC Championship Round 3 took place on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, IL. Connor O’Sullivan from O’Sully Racing emerged victorious, driving an RTS E46 BMW. This win marked his second triumph in the series, following his success in Round 2.
O’Sullivan's victory propelled him to the top of the championship standings with a narrow two-point lead over Tommy Lemaire. Lemaire, who finished third on the night, drives a XPN Carbon-Kevlar Nissan S14.9. The final round in Utah will be crucial as six drivers still have a mathematical chance to clinch the title.
Austin Matta secured second place in his Nissan S14, marking a return to form after his last podium finish in New Jersey in 2021. Matta faced engine issues before the final run and had to retire early to save his engine. Despite this setback, he moved from ninth to third overall in the standings.
Justin Chesnutt achieved his best result to date by finishing fourth. Driving an After Hours Autosports E82 BMW, Chesnutt advanced beyond the Top 32 competition heats for the first time. This result elevated him from 30th to eighth overall in the championship standings.
Nate Chen was knocked out of the Top 16 by Rudy Hansen but remains in equal-third place overall. Amanda Sorensen also exited in the Top 16 after being eliminated by Margaritis Katsanidis. Sorensen’s performance keeps her seventh overall but outside championship contention.
Nik Jimenez emerged as the leading rookie driver by placing 14th on the night. His performance moved him from 18th to 16th overall, surpassing Luis Lanz as the top rookie driver in the 2024 PROSPEC Championship.
Upcoming Events and Coverage
The final round of the Formula DRIFT Link ECU PROSPEC Championship will occur at Utah Motorsports Campus from August 29-31. Fans can watch live via YouTube or attend in person. The PRO Championship Round 7 will also take place that weekend.
The next event for Formula DRIFT is PRO Round 6: Type S Throwdown at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, WA on August 9-10. For more details on schedules and tickets, visit formulad.com.
Formula DRIFT Overview
Formula DRIFT is recognised globally as a premier drifting championship. Originating from Japan's streets, it has evolved into a competitive sport demanding high skill and vehicle performance. The series attracts fans worldwide and provides a platform for top drifters to compete for prestigious titles.
Sponsors and Partners
The series is supported by major sponsors like 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). Other notable sponsors include GT Radial, Kenda Tire, Kumho Tire, Nitto Tire, Ford Performance, Toyota Racing, BC Racing, K&N Filters, NGK & NTK Sensors, SIMAGIC Hardware, Alpinestars Technical Partner, Fast Orange Hand Cleaner, Link Engine Management (PROSPEC title sponsor), Nexen Tire (PRO Championship tire supplier), Vitour Tire (PRO Championship tire supplier), Enkei Wheels, Pedal Commander, RAYS Wheels, Throdle Official PROSPEC Tire Service Partner – Tire Stacks Broadcast partner – MAV TV Official Education Partner – University of Northwestern Ohio Official Community Outreach Program – Acceler8 Technical Partners – PCI Race Radios and Proform.
Driver Points Summary
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{TABLE_2}The competition results from PRO Round 5 will be available on Saturday evening with a recap of all action from FD St Louis available on Monday along with event images.
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