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2025 Formula Drift PROSPEC Championship: Jerry Johnson Wins New Jersey Seeding Bracket Amid Storm Disruptions
Jerry Johnson secured his first win in the PROSPEC Seeding Bracket at the Formula DRIFT event. The competition took place at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ. However, a severe storm disrupted the event, leading to the postponement of the FD PRO Qualifying until Friday due to significant damage caused by high winds.
The unexpected storm caused chaos shortly after the PROSPEC Seeding Bracket concluded. The high winds resulted in a tree falling on Jeff Jones' PRO competition car and damaged various paddock areas. This led Formula DRIFT to delay the PRO Championship Seeding Bracket to ensure safety for all participants and allow time for recovery.
The revised schedule for Friday includes a public opening from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The day will start with a PRO Warm Up for seeding drivers only, followed by the PRO SEEDING BRACKET from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Livestreams will be available throughout the day at www.formulad.com/live.
In the Link ECU PROSPEC Seeding Bracket Qualification, Jerry Johnson emerged victorious despite facing challenges. He was knocked off track in the Top 4 but persevered through confusion and collisions in the final against Brian Hoplamazian's S13. Johnson's determination saw him complete both runs successfully, securing his win.
Hoplamazian reached the final after two One More Time (OMT) battles but ultimately lost to Johnson. Jayce Habich finished third after losing a close OMT battle with Hoplamazian in the Top 4. Each heat win earns drivers three Championship points, with Johnson accumulating 12 points from his four victories.
Incidents and Eliminations
Chellee Hansen faced an unfortunate incident when her Nissan S13 rolled onto its side following a collision with Carsen Ruger during the Top 16 heats. Ruger's attempt to regain proximity led to contact that pushed Hansen's car off track, causing it to tip over. Both drivers couldn't repair their cars in time, resulting in Ruger's elimination while Hansen qualified but couldn't advance further.
Other eliminations included Sam Maghmoumi from Lebanon and Kasey Kohl from the USA, who failed to win their Top 16 Seeding heats due to low rankings. All teams in the Link ECU PROSPEC Championship must use Link engine management systems and GT Radial tires.
Upcoming Events and Formula DRIFT Overview
The next round of the FD PRO Championship is scheduled for July 17-19 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, IL. This event will also feature Round 3 of the Link ECU PROSPEC Championship. For more details on tickets, driver profiles, and livestreams, visit formulad.com.
Formula DRIFT is renowned as a leading international drifting championship that originated on Japan's streets. It has grown into a global sport that tests drivers' skills and vehicle capabilities. As North America's first official drifting series, Formula DRIFT attracts fans worldwide and continues to lead in competitive motorsports.
Viewing Options and Sponsors
Fans can watch Formula DRIFT events live on YouTube or through various broadcasters like Racer/MAV TV and PX Sports across Latin America. For broadcast details specific to your country, visit pxsports.com/outlets.
The official sponsors for Formula DRIFT include TYPE S as Major Sponsor for Vehicle Lighting, Rockstar Energy Drink as Official Energy Drink, United States Air Force as Official Military Branch, O'Reilly Auto Parts as Official Autoparts Retailer, among others like GT Radial and Kenda Tire as Major Tire Sponsors.
The event concluded with Jerry Johnson leading with 12 points in Round 2 of the PROSPEC Seeding Bracket Competition Heats. Other top performers included Brian Hoplamazian with nine points and Jayce Habich with six points each alongside DJ Stubstad.
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