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James Deane Claims Victory In Round 2 Of The 2025 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship In Atlanta
James Deane emerged victorious in the second round of the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship. The event took place at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta on May 10, 2025. Deane's win came after two intense One More Time requests from the judges to distinguish his performance from Fredric Aasbo, who secured second place.
The competition was significantly influenced by weather conditions. Rain during practice left the track wet, but sighting laps were not required as drivers had prior experience with such conditions. Although the track dried during most of the Top 32 heats, heavy rain returned for the final heats, leading to dramatic slides and exciting overtakes.
A notable match-up in the Top 32 was between James Deane and Vaughn Gittin Jr., both from RTR Motorsports. This highly anticipated duel saw Deane narrowly defeating Gittin Jr., propelling him towards a podium finish.
In the final showdown, Deane's familiarity with wet conditions gave him an edge over Aasbo, who is comfortable on ice. Despite this, the judges found it challenging to separate them, leading to two One More Time requests. After their sixth run, Deane was declared the winner by a slim margin.
Aurimas Bakchis secured third place with impressive car control, tying him in points with Branden Sorensen, who finished fifth. Jhonnattan Castro achieved his best result since joining the series in 2012 by finishing fourth in Atlanta.
Rookie Standings and Championship Points
Connor O'Sullivan was the top rookie in Atlanta, finishing 22nd overall and leading the Rookie of the Year race into Round 3 with nine points. In terms of championship standings after Round 2, James Deane and Fredric Aasbo are tied at first place with 90 points each.
The updated driver standings for Round 2 are as follows:
| Position | Driver |
|---|---|
| 1 | James Deane |
| 2 | Fredric Aasbo |
| 3 | Aurimas Bakchis |
| 4 | Jhonnattan Castro |
| 5 | Branden Sorensen |
| 6 | Ryan Tuerck |
| 7 | Hiroya Minowa |
| 8 | Matt Field |
| 9 | Adam LZ |
| 10 | Conor Shanahan |
| ... | |
| Full standings available on official site. | |
Tire and Auto Cup Standings Update
Toyota leads the Auto Cup standings with 140 points while Kenda tops the Tire Cup with 142 points. These results reflect strong performances across different categories in this season's championship.
The next round of the FD PRO Championship will take place at Orlando Speed World on May 30-31. Additionally, Round 2 of the Link ECU PROSPEC Championship will be held in Englishtown, NJ from June 19-21 alongside Round 4 of FD PRO.
The Formula DRIFT series is renowned globally as a premier drifting competition. Originating from Japan's streets, it has evolved into a sport that tests both driver skill and vehicle endurance. The series attracts fans worldwide and remains a leader in competitive motorsports.
The event livestream is accessible for free on YouTube at youtube.com/Formuladrift. Broadcasts are also available via Racer/MAV TV and PX Sports across Latin America.
The Formula DRIFT series continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its thrilling competitions and skilled drivers showcasing their talents on challenging tracks.
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