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Progressive American Flat Track is the world's premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. Progressive American Flat Track is televised on FOX Sports and streams live via FloRacing. For more information on Progressive American Flat Track,

 

Kristen Lassen

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 3, 2026) – California native Briar Bauman (No. 3 Super.com/RWR Harley-Davidson XG750R) completed the Golden State double-double with a victorious performance in the CRESCO CAT Rentals Silver Dollar Short Track, Round 5 of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. 

 

For the second consecutive season, Bauman backed up his Mission AFT SuperTwins win at Ventura Raceway with another at Silver Dollar Speedway to sweep the series’ West Coast swing. 

 

Saturday evening’s masterclass in Chico, California, was a certified competition crusher. The two-time Grand National Champion made quick work of reigning champ Dallas Daniels (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07) and points leader Kody Kopp (No. 12 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R) before proceeding to set sail at the front. 

 

For the third consecutive race, Kopp did what he could to cling on in second. He even managed to mount something of a charge at mid-distance, bringing a near-two-second gap back down to just over a second. However, Bauman put in a final push to break it open late en route to a 2.614-second margin of victory. 

 

After earning the 36th premier-class win of his decorated career, Bauman said, “Last week, I knew that we were ready. And now these guys know that we are ready. I’m fired up. It’s so hard to lead on these types of racetracks. I’ve never looked back that much in my life. But Kody is so witty, and his dad is so good, and Dave Z(anotti) is so good, I knew they were going to find something. So I kept looking, but I finally found something that was good enough to get us to the win. I’m super excited for the team.” 

 

Meanwhile, Kopp’s fellow rookie, Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust Advisors Harley-Davidson XG750R), came through in a big way for Harley as well as the championship aspirations of Bauman and Kopp. Despite being subjected to intense pressure from directly behind, RoosEvans held strong to finish ahead of Daniels while putting the finishing touches on a Harley-Davidson XG750R sweep of the podium. 

 

The champ had to work hard to even will himself in a position to fight for the box. He found himself in a perilous position early with multiple riders nipping at his heels for fifth in the early going. And even after he settled in, Daniels couldn’t manage to find a way past RoosEvans, finishing off the podium for the first time in ten races. 

 

In truth, the Estenson Yamaha ace was fortunate to stay ahead of a charging Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke). Fisher raced up from the back row, having burned his provisional start after encountering mechanical issues in both his heat and the LCQ. 

 

Sixth went to Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods Honda CB750 Hornet), followed closely by Ben Lowe (No. 25 Rackley Racing/Roof Systems KTM 790 Duke).  

 

Evan Renshaw (No. 95 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) earned his best premier-class result to date in eighth while part-timer Bronson Bauman (No. 37 Dick Ford Racing Yamaha MT-07) finished ninth.  

 

Canadian Hunter Bauer (No. 24 G&G Racing Yamaha MT-07) finished tenth, and as a result, rookies accounted for a full half of the top ten. 

 

Top rookie Kopp continues to lead the Grand National Championship chase at 103 points. Daniels is still second with 91, while Bauman continues to close at 85. 

 

KICKER AFT Singles 

 

It took five races, but defending KICKER AFT Singles champion Tom Drane (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) finally became the first repeat winner of the ‘26 season. 

 

That achievement was very much in doubt, however, up until the final minute of the contest. The Australian was hounded and harried deep into the race by archrival Chase Saathoff (No. 88 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450), who rode like a pilot desperate to claim a first victory of the year. 

 

With the leaders’ bikes bucking as they pressed hard to break free at the front, Saathoff repeatedly threatened to execute a high-low pass on Drane. But rather than risk striking too soon, Saathoff looked to stay patient and bide his time.  

 

However, that strategy ultimately backfired when his preferred line went away from him late, allowing Drane to make his escape. 

 

“That was a really good race,” Drane said. “I knew I had to get out there and get a really good start. Once I did that, I put my head down. Chase was definitely pressuring me, working the high-side on me, but I was able to get the job done. I couldn’t have done it without my Estenson Racing Monster Energy Yamaha team – they gave me a great bike today.” 

 

Drane and Saathoff were joined at the front during the race’s opening stages by young Walker Porter (No. 10 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), who continued to flash podium speed.  

 

He’s yet to fully cash in on that pace, however. The Turner Racing Honda sophomore was overhauled by title hopeful Trevor Brunner (No. 21 KMA Racing/March Equipment Yamaha YZ450F) with just a handful of laps remaining to steal away the final spot on the box. 

 

Porter did manage to narrowly fend off Tarren Santero (No. 75 Roof Systems/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R) to post a new career-best professional finish of fourth. 

 

Jared Lowe (No. 63 Big R Racing/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R) came home sixth, finishing ahead of Kage Tadman (No. 28 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), whose California win streak was snapped at three. 

 

Justin Anselmi (No. 15 Team TDR Yamaha YZ450F), Evan Kelleher (No. 31 Schaeffer's Motorsports KTM 450 SX-F), and Jack Brucks (No. 113 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) rounded out the top ten. 

 

Drane extended his points lead with the win, now boasting a 16-point advantage over Brunner (98-82). Saathoff is third with 78 points. 

 

AFT ProSport 450 

 

Progressive American Flat Track fans got another peek into the future in Saturday night’s AFT ProSport 450 showdown. Twelve of the sport’s most promising amateurs earned an opportunity to showcase their skills alongside the world’s elite professional motorcycle dirt trackers by way of Friday’s AMA-sanctioned Mission Foods CTR Showcase Event at Silver Dollar Speedway. 

 

And two of those twelve stepped forward to deliver a jaw-dropping show in Saturday’s Main Event. Adam Costan-Wood (No. 88 Turner Racing Honda CRF450R) and Jett Katarzy (No. 17 1st Impressions Husqvarna FC450) expanded the rivalry of Turner Racing and 1st Impressions Racing to include the AFT ProSport 450 class, battling back and forth throughout the 12-lap event. 

 

Ventura winner Katarzy made what he hoped would prove the race’s decisive pass with three laps remaining before a minor mistake allowed Coston-Wood to power back past.  

 

Katarzy put his head down to reel his rival back in and threw in a last-gasp, last-corner strike that Coston-Wood rebuffed by a miniscule 0.053-second margin at the stripe. 

 

Colt Shafer (No. 45 Colton Shafer Racing Husqvarna FC 450) claimed third after coming out on top of his own duel with Christian Knox (No. 69 Knox Racing KTM 450 SX-F), while Braxton Ragan (No. 84 UnSettled Racing Honda CRF450R) completed the top five. 

 

Next Up 

 

Progressive American Flat Track is headed to ThrottleFest in Mechanicsville, Maryland, on Saturday, May 16. Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-throttlefest-saturday-184353 to purchase your tickets today. 

 

How to Watch 

 

FloRacing  
For those that can’t catch the live action at the track, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive American Flat Track. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2026. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/AFT2026 or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. 

 

FS1 
FOX Sports coverage of the Silver Dollar Short Track, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Sunday, May 10, at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT). The full listing of American Flat Track’s television premieres can be found at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports. 

 

 

 

progressive American Flat Track Announces Launch of ThrottleFestUSA.com

Scott Hunter

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 11, 2026) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is pleased to announce the launch of ThrottleFestUSA.com, the official online destination for ThrottleFest, the four-day motorsports festival set for May 14-17 at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland.

 

Designed to help fans make the most of the full ThrottleFest experience, ThrottleFestUSA.com will serve as the central source for event schedules, start times, activity locations and weekend updates. From on-track racing and fan activities to live entertainment, food, vendors, camping and special events, the website will allow attendees to see what is happening, when it is happening and where to go throughout the weekend.

 

ThrottleFest will be highlighted by Round 6 of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season on Saturday, May 16, as the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series brings bar-to-bar action to Budds Creek Motocross Park. The four-day festival will also feature a full lineup of motorsports competition, including amateur flat track, motocross, pit bike racing, endurocross and hare scrambles, giving fans a packed schedule of racing across multiple disciplines.

 

The website will continue to be updated as additional programming, schedules and event details are confirmed. Fans are encouraged to visit ThrottleFestUSA.com before arriving at Budds Creek Motocross Park and throughout the weekend for the latest information.

 

Ticket options include single-day and multi-day packages, with camping also available for fans looking to experience the full ThrottleFest weekend.

 

Fans can visit ThrottleFestUSA.com now for event schedules, ticket information, registration details, camping information and the latest updates.

 

Next Up

 

Progressive American Flat Track returns to action on Saturday, May 16, with ThrottleFest at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland. Fans can visit ThrottleFestUSA.com for event schedules, start times, ticket information and weekend updates.

 

To purchase ThrottleFest tickets, visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-throttlefest-saturday-184353.

 

The following weekend, the series heads to Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, for the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile on Saturday, May 23.

 

To purchase Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile tickets, visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-williams-grove-half-mile-185952.

 

Fans can find complete event information, tickets and updates at AmericanFlatTrack.com.

 

How to Watch

 

FloRacing
For those that can’t catch the live action at the track, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive American Flat Track. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2026. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/AFT2026 or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

 

FS1
FOX Sports will provide in-depth coverage of select Progressive American Flat Track events, featuring rider features and onboard cameras. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements regarding premiere airdates on FS1 and re-airs on FS2. The full listing of American Flat Track’s television premieres will be posted to https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.

 

 

 

 

ama racing

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 8, 2026) –  AMA Pro Racing joins the motorcycle racing community in mourning the passing of Mike Kidd, the 1981 AMA Grand National Champion, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer, race promoter, series builder, and former AMA Pro Racing executive. Kidd was 72.

 

A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Kidd authored one of the most respected careers in American motorcycle racing, first as a rider who overcame repeated adversity to reach the sport’s highest level, and later as a promoter and executive who helped shape the future of flat track and indoor motorcycle racing.

 

Kidd turned professional in 1972 and quickly established himself among the elite riders of the Grand National era. His first AMA Grand National victory came at the 1974 Charity Newsies Half Mile in Columbus, Ohio, and he went on to collect 12 AMA national wins during his professional racing career.

 

His greatest competitive triumph came in 1981. Riding for the Lawwill/Roberts team, Kidd earned eight podium finishes and victories at the Ascot Park TT national and the Du Quoin Mile. The championship battle came down to the final race at Ascot Park, where Kidd finished second to secure the AMA Grand National Championship by five points over Gary Scott.

 

After the 1981 title, Kidd joined Honda’s newly formed dirt track effort and played an important role in the development of machinery that would help power Honda riders to multiple Grand National Championships in the years that followed.

 

Kidd retired from professional racing after the 1983 season, but his influence on the sport only expanded. He was named AMA Promoter of the Year in 1984, built and operated Boyd Raceway in Texas, and created the AMA National Arenacross Series in 1985. He later worked as a vice president with Clear Channel Motor Sports and continued to shape motorcycle racing through event promotion, sponsorship development, and television initiatives.

 

Kidd also served the sport from within AMA Pro Racing, including leadership roles with AMA Pro Flat Track and later as AMA Pro Racing Director of Sales. Across those roles, he brought the same racer’s determination and promoter’s vision that defined his life in motorcycling.

 

Inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1998, Kidd leaves behind a legacy that reaches far beyond his 1981 Grand National Championship. He was a racer, promoter, innovator, salesman, and advocate whose work helped sustain and grow the uniquely American discipline of flat track racing.

 

AMA Pro Racing extends its deepest condolences to Kidd’s family, friends, former competitors, colleagues, and the many fans whose lives he touched.

 

 

AMA Pro Racing

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 7, 2026) - AMA Pro Racing joins the entire flat track community in remembering Mert Lawwill, one of the most influential and respected figures in the history of the AMA Grand National Championship.

 

Lawwill, the 1969 AMA Grand National Champion and a 1998 inductee into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, was among the defining riders of American professional motorcycle racing’s golden era. A factory Harley-Davidson rider for the majority of his career, Lawwill combined rare mechanical understanding with a smooth, determined riding style that made him one of the sport’s most admired competitors.

 

Born September 25, 1940, in Boise, Idaho, Lawwill began racing on local TT tracks and in scrambles events across the Northwest before moving to California to pursue the sport at its highest level. After turning professional in 1963, he joined the Harley-Davidson factory team in 1964 and remained with the manufacturer throughout his professional racing career.

 

Lawwill earned his first AMA National victory at the famed Sacramento Mile in 1965. Four years later, he captured the 1969 AMA Grand National Championship, a season that placed him among the elite riders in one of the most demanding eras of the sport. He was also voted AMA’s Most Popular Rider of the Year in 1969.

 

Over the course of his 15-year professional racing career, Lawwill amassed 161 AMA Grand National finishes and 15 AMA Grand National victories. His resume included wins across the diverse disciplines that defined the Grand National era, from TT and half-mile competition to the sport’s iconic mile events.

 

Lawwill’s fame reached well beyond the racetrack through Bruce Brown’s landmark 1971 film On Any Sunday. The film helped introduce millions of viewers to the discipline, skill and humanity of motorcycle racers, while inspiring generations of riders and fans.

 

After retiring from professional racing in 1977 due to an inner-ear disorder that affected his balance, Lawwill continued to shape two-wheel competition through design and engineering. He became a respected motorcycle frame builder and later applied his knowledge of suspension, chassis dynamics and handling to mountain bikes. His work contributed to major advances in off-road bicycle design, and he was inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame in 1997.

 

Lawwill also devoted his ingenuity to helping others ride. Through his adaptive and prosthetic hand designs, he helped amputees and injured riders return to motorcycles and bicycles, extending his influence from championship racing to life-changing mobility.

 

Mert Lawwill’s career embodied the full spirit of American flat track: courage, creativity, independence and relentless pursuit of speed. AMA Pro Racing remembers him not only as a Grand National Champion, but as a builder, pioneer, ambassador and beloved member of the racing family.

 

 

Next Week, ThrottleFest Arrives

 

 

 

tim lester

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 1, 2026) – The 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will complete its two-week West Coast tour with the Silver Dollar Short Track at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California, this Saturday, May 2. 

 

With the first quarter of the ‘26 Mission AFT SuperTwins title race behind us and 12 rounds ahead, this year’s Grand National Championship tilt is coming into focus. 

 

Three riders have risen above the rest: rookie points leader Kody Kopp (No. 12 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R), reigning champion Dallas Daniels (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07), and two-time Grand National Champion and this past weekend’s victor Briar Bauman (No. 3 RWR/Jacob Construction/Parts Plus Harley-Davidson XG750R). 

 

Collectively, this power trio accounts for all four available Main Event wins and ten of twelve possible podiums. Generational talent abound, it’s nearly impossible to pick a winner among them. Each week is a new chance to redirect the trajectory of the season, and all three have a case to make at Silver Dollar Speedway. 

 

It’s On 

While currently ranked third in the points with some serious work to do, Bauman has both momentum and history on his side. The California native thrives in the spotlight with his friends and family rooting him on, a fact he’ll look to capitalize on again this weekend. 

 

Bauman swept at Ventura and Chico a year ago and is on track to do so again. All the while, he continues his march up the all-time records list. Last Saturday’s triumph marked his 35th premier-class victory, moving him ahead of the iconic Bubba Shobert to take sole possession of eighth on the career wins list. 

 

Kenny Coolbeth, Jr., and Ricky Graham are both realistically within reach yet this season. And he may need to eclipse them both in order to fight his way back into contention as he currently trails Kopp by 22 points and Daniels by 15. 

 

That said, Bauman is extremely capable of stringing together wins and eating away at the gap. 

 

Kopp, meanwhile, is on pace to redefine rookie success. In his young Mission AFT SuperTwins career, he has yet to finish worse than second. No rider has finished ahead of him more than once, and the only two to do so are the aforementioned current and former Grand National Champions performing at the peak of their powers. 

 

However scary, Kopp should only get better. He’s still getting accustomed to his team, with his bike, and with his competitors. This is still the learning stage.  

 

Silver Dollar Speedway is as good a place as any to continue his ascension. Kopp raced here once before, tracking down Tom Drane and Chase Saathoff to claim one of his more memorable KICKER AFT Singles wins during in 2024 season. 

 

Meanwhile, Daniels is still the man with the #1 bolted to the front of his bike. And this is a venue he’d no doubt like to finally conquer.  

 

In two prior attempts, Daniels led early, found himself overhauled, and then countered with a late charge. In ‘24, he came up just short of acing all-timer Jared Mees in the race’s final corner to steal away the win. Last year, he fell just 0.061 seconds short of overtaking Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke) for second.  

 

Fisher Angling for Revenge 

Speaking of Fisher, while he ranks fourth in the points, he finds himself attempting to dig his way out of an early-season 38-point hole. 

 

The Rackley Racing standout was set to continue his string of top fives with a podium performance before mechanical issues robbed him of that chance. 

 

As a result, tangible success at Ventura Raceway continues to elude him despite his obvious speed. Silver Dollar Speedway, however, is another story, as evidenced by the second place he earned here a year ago. 

 

Fisher was fired up and riding aggressively this past weekend. Another outing like that, and he may just increase the 2026 winners list to four. 

 

Expect him to come out swinging. 

 

Wild Card 

Bronson Bauman (No. 37 Dick Ford Racing Yamaha MT-07) stepped away from full-time Progressive AFT competition following the 2024 season to focus on his family and other pursuits.  

 

That decision seems to have re-energized him. Bauman made his 2026 debut with a fourth-place run in Ventura. Stacked onto his finishes at last year’s Peoria TT and Lake Ozark ST, he now boasts three successive finishes inside the top five. 

 

He didn’t finish higher than sixth over his final two full seasons.  

 

While we see less of him than we did before, the one we do is more reminiscent of the Bronson Bauman who raced in 2022 and before. 

 

It’s worth remembering exactly what he’s capable of at his best. This is a rider who finished the 2019 season ranked third overall with a win among his five podium finishes. Bauman remains one of the best motorcycle dirt trackers in existence. Any time he lines up, he’s given another opportunity to remind the world of that fact.  


And he’ll line up again this weekend at Silver Dollar Speedway. 

 

Chaos is a Ladder 

Several other premier-class contenders have demonstrated the ability to fight up front, even if only in fleeting moments. What’s been missing is the consistency to do so not just week-to-week, but session-to-session.  

 

Some of the pilots who were expected to step forward and challenge with regularity are still looking to find their footing.  

 

Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods Honda CB750 Hornet) has all the tools necessary to be in podium contention on a weekly basis. He’s flashed at times this season but hasn’t yet maximized his potential.  

 

Meanwhile, teammates Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07) and Brandon Price (No. 92 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07) have proven podium track records, but the luckless duo currently find themselves outside the championship top ten.  

 

The flipside is a group of riders perfectly positioned to take advantage of the relative struggles of others in order to climb up the order.  

 

Ben Lowe (No. 25 Rackley Racing/Roof Systems KTM 790 Duke) is trending in the right direction. He came out on top of a scrap with Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust Advisors Harley-Davidson XG750R) and Lowe to claim a top five this past weekend. 

 

Speaking of, despite being overshadowed by the historic rookie performance of Kopp, RoosEvans has also been outperforming all expectations in his debut premier-class campaign.  

 

He now boasts back-to-back sixth-place finishes and has teased the speed to do far more than that. It appears as if his style may be better suited to the twin than a single, and he’s added depth and strength to the Harley-Davidson lineup in a real way already. 

 

Another rider on the rise is Logan McGrane (No. 14 Schaffers MotorSports/RVR Racing KTM 790 Duke). McGrane is coming off his career best finish of eighth – a result which elevated him inside the top ten of the Grand National Championship rankings. 

 

Sweet! 

The event will be overloaded with activities from start to finish, on and off the track. World of Outlaws legend and Silver Dollar Speedway co-owner Brad Sweet will serve as Grand Marshal. Fans will also be treated to multiple Thrashed Kids Freestyle Shows throughout the day. 

 

Attendees can also expect a multitude of vendors, big screen viewing, designated motorcycle parking, and a variety of food and beverage options.  

 

Your Ticket, Please 

General Admission Grandstand tickets for the Silver Dollar Short Track are just $40 (kids 12 and under free) while Reserved Grandstand tickets ($65, all ages), Pit Grandstand tickets ($80, all ages), and Trackside Box tickets ($95, all ages) offer upgraded viewing experiences.   

 

And if you use the promo code “RESERVED25” at checkout, you can get one Limited Reserved Grandstand Ticket discounted to $25. 

 

And for $135 ($95 as a ticket add-on), you can get the Harley-Davidson VIP Experience, which includes dedicated VIP H-D motorcycle parking, access to an exclusive grandstand seating section, a meet-and-greet with the Harley-Davidson racers, and a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line, photos opps included.  

 

Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-silver-dollar-short-track-168776 to reserve your seats today. 

 

Gates will open for fans at 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT. 

 

How to Watch 

 

FloRacing  
For those that can’t catch the live action at the track, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive American Flat Track. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2026. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/AFT2026 or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast. 

 

FS1 
FOX Sports coverage of the Silver Dollar Short Track, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Sunday, May 10, at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT). The full listing of American Flat Track’s television premieres can be found at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports. 

 

KICKER AFT Singles Set for Silver Dollar Showdown

tim lester

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 30, 2026) – The KICKER AFT Singles championship fight that will continue with the Silver Dollar Short Track this Saturday, May 2, in Chico, California, is shaping up to be among the most competitive and compelling in years. 

 

 Silver Dollar Speedway stands as one of the West Coast’s most revered auto racing dirt track venues. Now set to host Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, for the third consecutive season, the track is fast building a similar reputation in the two-wheeled world. This weekend presents another opportunity to add to that budding legacy. 

 

Four for Four 

As the KICKER AFT Singles campaign heads into the fifth round of the season, the class has yet to see a repeat winner. 

 

Defending class champion Tom Drane (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) holds down the early-season points lead. That comes as no surprise. However, the Australian has not been the dominant figure to start this season that he was to end last season. 

 

Drane raised the bar a year ago, and his rivals have responded. But like his Estenson Racing teammate and fellow reigning champion, Dallas Daniels, Drane’s week-in, week-out consistency can be his hallmark even in stretches when the wins don’t come as readily as he’d prefer.  

 

While that strength keeps Drane the firm title favorite, the spotlight has – at least for the moment – shifted to rising star Kage Tadman (No. 28 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R). 

 

Tadman burst onto the scene in 2025 by winning his first two professional races, sweeping the West Coast double at Ventura Raceway and Silver Dollar Speedway.  

 

The Salinas, California, native is attempting to pull off the same feat again in ‘26. He’s halfway there, now days removed from earning his third-career win after holding Drane at bay in last Saturday’s Ventura Short Track. 

 

Senoia Raceway winner Trevor Brunner (No. 21 KMA Racing/March Equipment Yamaha YZ450F) was rolling at Ventura, at least until an imperfect launch in the Main dashed his designs of snatching consecutive victories. That missed opportunity was clearly chafing at Brunner, and he rides at his best when he’s got that edge.  

 

Meanwhile, the season’s other winner, Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Memphis Shades/Corbin Seats Yamaha YZ450F), could use a big result to add to his DAYTONA triumph. 

 

While Pfanders is no doubt focused on adding a second (and third and fourth, etc.) win to his career tally as quickly as possible, even when he’s not battling at the front, he continues to serve as an example of the opportunity that exists for a rider to emerge and collect a maiden win on any given weekend.  

 

On the Chase 

Few would have predicted there would be four different KICKER AFT Singles race winners in the season’s first four races. Fewer still would have guessed that Chase Saathoff (No. 88 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450) would not be among those four.  

 

There’s nothing wrong with Saathoff, as evidenced by his two podiums. But one can imagine the title hopeful is growing more than a little tired watching his rivals celebrate atop the podium, especially from the outside looking in as was the case following last weekend’s sixth. 

 

Saathoff finished second to current Mission AFT SuperTwins championship leader Kody Kopp at Silver Dollar Speedway two years back. In other words, this might be a prime setting for the 1st Impressions Husvarna pilot to up the class’ winners run to five for five.  

 

California Dreamin’ 

Tarren Santero (No. 75 Roof Systems/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R) was a dark horse pick to finally get his first career KICKER AFT Singles win this past weekend at Ventura Raceway. 

 

It wasn’t to be. A crash in his heat race forced him through the Last Chance Qualifier and placed him on the back row for the Main Event. He completed the opening lap of the race outside the top ten and remained in that general vicinity for the opening quarter of the event.   

 

Santero gradually picked up steam and picked off riders as he did, ultimately ending up a strong fifth. While impressive, Santero isn’t gunning for fifths. Fortunately for the Petaluma native, he has another shot to at last breakthrough in victorious fashion and do so with his friends and family cheering him on. 

 

While racing much further from home, Indiana’s Jared Lowe (No. 63 Big R Racing/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R) would be perfectly content to get his first win – or even podium – while the series completes its West Coast swing.  

 

Lowe looked as strong as he ever has last weekend, running either first or second throughout practice, qualifying, and his heat race, before leading Main Event laps for the time in his KICKER AFT Singles career. 

 

Lowe continued to race inside the top three past half-distance before settling into fourth. It was a shame he couldn’t celebrate that standout form on the podium. Still, it should serve as a confidence booster and provide him some real momentum to carry into this weekend’s rematch. 

 

And Beyond…  

There are plenty of other riders well poised to spring a surprise.  

 

Justin Jones (No. 91 Fairway Ford Chevy GMC Yamaha YZ450F) is currently enjoying a career renaissance and hoping to cement that triumphant return to form with an actual triumph.  

 

Meanwhile, there are several young riders looking to accomplish what Jones did back in 2015 when he got his first win. That long list includes the likes of Jack Brucks (No. 113 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450), Walker Porter (No. 10 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R), Logan Eisenhard (No. 66 Eisenhard Racing/Pags Powersports KTM 450 SX-F), Evan Kelleher (No. 31 Schaeffer's Motorsports KTM 450 SX-F), Ryder Reese (No. 41 Fasthouse/Smoking Butcher Coffee KTM 450 SX-F FE) and Skylar Sentell (No. 60 R&D Racing/Hoffer Performance KTM 450 SX-F). 

 

Future Pros 

The Progressive American Flat Track paddock has immediately embraced the all-new AFT ProSport 450 class, which provides promising amateurs an opportunity to showcase their talent before a national audience of fans and insiders.  

 

A number of the sport’s biggest and most influential teams have gotten involved, backing the efforts of some talented stars-in-the-making.  

 

Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane (No. 7 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) has taken a pair of wins, while 1st Impressions Husqvarna’s Jett Katarzy (No. 17 1st Impressions Husqvarna FC450) was victorious last time out. And Turner Honda’s Adam Costan-Wood (No. 88 Turner Racing Honda CRF450R) finished 4th while making his debut this past weekend.  

 

However, the beauty of the class is the fact that its tightly restricted, stock-based regs reduce the financial barriers associated with entry. This allows riders without the support of a powerhouse team to complete on level terms. Talent shines above all. 

 

Nearly half of this year’s podiums have gone to racers whose team name is their own. That list includes Bitz-Hay Racing’s Ryder Bitz-Hay (No. 14 Bitz-Hay Racing KTM 450 SX-F), who is the only rider to finish on the box in all three rounds this season.  

 

Sweet! 

The event will be overloaded with activities from start to finish, on and off the track. World of Outlaws legend and Silver Dollar Speedway co-owner Brad Sweet will serve as Grand Marshal. Fans will also be treated to multiple Thrashed Kids Freestyle Shows throughout the day.  

 

Attendees can also expect a multitude of vendors, big screen viewing, designated motorcycle parking, and a variety of food and beverage options. 

 

Your Ticket, Please 

General Admission Grandstand tickets for the Silver Dollar Short Track are just $40 (kids 12 and under free) while Reserved Grandstand tickets ($65, all ages), Pit Grandstand tickets ($80, all ages), and Trackside Box tickets ($95, all ages) offer upgraded viewing experiences.   

 

And if you use the promo code “RESERVED25” at checkout, you can get one Limited Reserved Grandstand Ticket discounted to $25. 

 

And for $135 ($95 as a ticket add-on), you can get the Harley-Davidson VIP Experience, which includes dedicated VIP H-D motorcycle parking, access to an exclusive grandstand seating section, a meet-and-greet with the Harley-Davidson racers, and a guided tour of the infield podium and start/finish line, photos opps included. 

 

Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-silver-dollar-short-track-168776 to reserve your seats today.  

 

Gates will open for fans at 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT. 

 

 

tim lester

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 30, 2026) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, has announced that Sierra Steel Harley-Davidson has been named the Official Motorcycle Dealership of the CRESCO CAT Silver Dollar Short Track, set for May 2 at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California.

 

Sierra Steel Harley-Davidson brings a strong local presence to the event, with deep ties to the Northern California riding community and a long-standing connection to the region’s motorcycle culture.

 

The CRESCO CAT Silver Dollar Short Track will deliver a full night of bar-to-bar racing action, featuring the sport’s top competitors in both Mission AFT SuperTwins and KICKER AFT Singles competition at one of the West Coast’s most iconic venues.

 

Fans attending the event will also have the opportunity to enhance their race day experience with the Harley-Davidson VIP Experience, a premium add-on designed to provide deeper access and exclusive behind-the-scenes moments.

 

The Harley-Davidson VIP Experience includes general admission seating paired with full pit access, along with a guided infield tour featuring the podium and start/finish line, including photo opportunities in both locations.

 

VIP guests will also receive dedicated Harley-Davidson motorcycle parking and access to an exclusive grandstand seating section. The package includes a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with Harley-Davidson riders, as well as a private infield tour and track walk.

 

Each VIP guest will also receive a Harley-Davidson fan bell to cheer on H-D riders along with additional branded gifts.

 

For tickets and event information, including details on the Harley-Davidson VIP Experience, visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-silver-dollar-short-track-168776.

 

For more information about Sierra Steel Harley-Davidson, visit https://sierrasteelhd.com.

 

Next Up
Progressive American Flat Track continues its 2026 season with a stop in Northern California, as the series heads to Chico for the CRESCO CAT Silver Dollar Short Track on Saturday, May 2 at Silver Dollar Speedway.

 

Tickets for the CRESCO CAT Silver Dollar Short Track can be purchased at https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-silver-dollar-short-track-168776.

 

For more event and series information, visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.

 

 

 

Cheryl Pearson

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 29, 2026) –  AMA Pro Racing is saddened to learn of the passing of longtime track builder and flat track supporter Dennis Pearson.

 

Born September 10, 1954, in Indian River, Michigan, Pearson was part of a family deeply rooted in racing. His brothers Scott, Paul, and Gordon were all involved in competition, continuing a family tradition that spanned generations.

 

After moving to California as a teenager, Pearson began working under renowned track builder Harold Murrell, at the age of 17, learning the craft of building and preparing race surfaces. Over the course of his career, he contributed to a wide range of racing disciplines, including flat track, Supercross, and NASCAR Sprint car events, helping construct and maintain tracks such as the San Jose Mile.

 

Pearson later worked within the Progressive AFT paddock for several seasons, where he earned a reputation for his dedication to the sport and its competitors. Known affectionately as “Dr. Dirt,” he took great pride in delivering well-prepared, consistent racing surfaces, always with the riders’ best interests in mind.

 

He was deeply passionate about flat track and the community surrounding it, treating riders and teams like family while bringing care and craftsmanship to every track he touched.

 

Pearson is survived by his children, Denise and Kyle, and grandson Wyatt, along with their mother, Cheryl, his brothers Gordon, John, Paul, and Scott, his sisters Mary Lou, Paula, Susan, and Stacy, and his extended family.

 

Plans for celebrations of life are being finalized, with a tentative gathering scheduled for May 30th in Oakdale, California, and a second memorial planned later this summer in Michigan.

Tim Lester

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 29, 2026) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, has announced that CRESCO CAT Rentals will serve as the entitlement sponsor of the Silver Dollar Short Track, set for May 2 at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California.

 

As part of the partnership, CRESCO CAT Rentals will provide all heavy equipment for the event, which supports event setup and ongoing track preparation on race day to help ensure a smooth, well-executed event.

 

A division of Cresco Equipment Rentals, CRESCO CAT Rentals has built a strong reputation across the western United States for delivering reliable equipment solutions and customer-focused service. With decades of experience supporting construction and industrial projects, the company delivers dependable equipment solutions for a wide range of applications.

 

“Having the right equipment in place is critical to everything we do, from getting the event set up to maintaining the racing surface throughout the day,” said Chris Carr, Progressive AFT Series Director. “CRESCO CAT Rentals plays a key role in helping us deliver a track that’s consistent and ready when it matters most.”

 

The company will also have a strong presence on-site, with employees and customers in attendance to experience the action and engage with the event.

 

“CRESCO CAT has been providing gold standard service to our Northern California customers for nearly 30 years,” said Tyler Yarnell, Territory Manager for CRESCO CAT. “We’re looking forward to being part of the event and connecting with fans and customers on-site.”

 

The CRESCO CAT Rentals Silver Dollar Short Track remains one of the most anticipated stops on the Progressive AFT calendar, combining a premier racing venue with a passionate Northern California fan base.

 

Next Up
Progressive American Flat Track heads to Chico, California, for the CRESCO CAT Rentals Silver Dollar Short Track on May 2.

 

Tickets for the CRESCO CAT Rentals Silver Dollar Short Track are available at https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-silver-dollar-short-track-168776.

 

For more series and event information, visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.

 

How to Watch

 

FloRacing
For those that can’t catch the live action at the track, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive American Flat Track. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2026. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/AFT2026 or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

 

FS1
FOX Sports will provide in-depth coverage of select Progressive American Flat Track events, featuring rider features and onboard cameras. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements regarding premiere airdates on FS1 and re-airs on FS2. The full listing of American Flat Track’s television premieres will be posted to https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.

 

  

 Formula DRIFT

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Formula DRIFT (also known as Formula D or FD) is a United States-based motorsport drifting series. Formula DRIFT was co-founded by Jim Liaw and Ryan Sage in 2003 as a sister company to Slipstream Global Marketing, the same partnership that introduced D1 Grand Prix to the United States. The new entity would solely own, operate and launch the first official drifting series in North America. Formula DRIFT is not associated with the FIA series of formula racing championships

 

Gittin wins high-speed battle against teammate and reigning Champion James Deane, while Cory Talaska repeats his 2025 Opening Round PROSPEC victory at Road Atlanta

After a riotous start to the 2026 Formula DRIFT season at the Opening Round of the PRO Championship on the Streets of Long Beach, the teams relocated to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta for Round 2. They were joined by the PROSPEC Championship as well as the GridLife event series for a jam-packed weekend that not only saw a raft of Rookies join Formula DRIFT but some familiar faces rise to the top.

With both Championships in action, it was a chance to verify if the UDSM (Universal Drift Scoring Method) technology from Race Data Labs would truly speed up proceedings. The telemetry and data system has automated the objective aspects of scoring individual PRO Championship qualifying runs for Line and Angle, helping to reduce the judges’ decision-making process and keep the competition coming.

Interestingly, the PROSPEC drivers voted to retain the Seeding Bracket Qualification format because they appreciated the extra competitive track time afforded to the lower ranked drivers. The test would be whether the organizers could keep everything on schedule with PRO qualifying and the PROSPEC Seeding Bracket happening on the same day. As it turns out, the system operated flawlessly, with the UDSM telemetry able to assist the judges during the Seeding Bracket and Competition to help ensure the correct assessments were made despite the thick smoke that often obscured the cameras.

 

PRO QUALIFYING

With UDSM scoring the drivers’ Line and Angle and the judges assessing the Style score, it was Aurimas “Odi” Bakchis (Lithuania) in the Feal Suspension / GT Radial / Subimods Subaru BRZ who topped the points table after being awarded 83.43 points on his first run. Switching from his faithful Nissan S15 chassis this season, most people are shocked at how quickly Odi has come to terms with the new car.

Claiming second place was the five-time and reigning FD PRO Champion James Deane (Ireland) in the O'Reilly / Pennzoil Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD. He scored 82.13 points, which put him fractionally ahead of third place Branden Sorensen (USA) on 82.1 points in the Sorensen Motorsports / Quad Lock BMW.

The winner of Round 1, Conor Shanahan (Ireland) could only qualify in a lowly 24th position with 70.63 points driving the Red Bull / GT Radial / JYR Toyota GT86. However, he fared better than Ben Hobson (USA) in the Pennzoil Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD who failed to score on his first qualifying run and could only muster 58.2 points at his second attempt. And with 33 drivers attempting to qualify for the Top 32 Competition places, Hobson was confined to the benches for the remainder of proceedings.

The leading Rookie was Cole Richards (USA) driving the Richards Racing Toyota GT86 to 13th position. He had similarly out-performed his fellow PRO Championship Rookies in Round 1 and was clearly making a determined bid for the Rookie of the Year award.

It’s worth remembering that the top PRO qualifier receives four Championship points, while second place receives three, third gets two points, and all other drivers receive one. And when the title can be decided by a narrow margin, every point counts.

 

PRO COMPETITION

Round 1 had thrown up a few surprises, with brothers Conor and Jack Shanahan in first and third respectively, and Rookie Richards in fourth. Perhaps the most predictable result was Fredric Aasbo (Norway) in second, but nobody was expecting reigning Champ Deane to be eliminated in the Top 16.

Returning to Road Atlanta – the only track to remain part of the Formula DRIFT series since its founding in 2004 – most pundits expected a return to the status quo. Nobody predicted a return to 2023!

Although he retired in 2021 (followed by a year off in 2022) the two-time Formula DRIFT PRO Champion, Vaughn Gittin Jr (USA), has competed at Road Atlanta every year since 2023. As the team leader at RTR Motorsports, he’s kept the Monster Energy Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD primed for action but his progress has frequently been halted by his nemesis – and teammate – James Deane. The pair had met three times previously and the Irishman had won every battle. Until now!

To reach the Final, Gittin won a close Top 32 contest against Rookie Nate Chen (USA) driving the NCR Toyota GT86 with JYR. He was then victorious in an intense Top 16 battle against Trenton Beechum (USA) after the driver of the Clonex Racing / Katana Wheels / Kenda Tire BMW de-beaded a tire when he ran into the dirt. 

In the Great 8, Gittin faced three-time PRO Champion Chris Forsberg (USA) driving the Destined Industries Nissan Z. Both had competed together before Formula DRIFT was founded, both joined the new series in 2004, both have multiple FD PRO Championships and both are supremely experienced behind the wheel. But a small mistake by Forsberg in Zone 4 saw the two cars touch as the Nissan surged into the Ford, bringing it to a halt. With Forsberg at fault, Gittin met Bakchis in the Final 4 in another epic struggle, which came down to a better chase run from the Mustang man.

One of the common factors in each heat was that Gittin’s competitors couldn’t hold back. The speed of his Mustang RTR meant opponents had to commit to every zone simply to keep pace, which is how mistakes are often made. And so it happened again in the Final against Deane. And while both Champions had identical machinery, it was Deane who made an uncharacteristic mistake, leaving the course at Zone 3 as he pushed too hard to maintain proximity. It was a single mistake but sufficient to award the win to Gittin, who claimed his first victory since Round 2 at Road Atlanta in 2023.

“This result was absolutely unbelievable. After my first lap I realized I didn’t know how to drive our new and improved Mustang RTR! But I stayed committed and focused on improving myself,” said a delighted Gittin after the podium celebrations. “I showed up with a ton of belief tonight and dreamed of battling James [Deane] in the Final since he’d knocked me out of the Top 32 in the last two years!

“It was an unbelievable effort by RTR and Ford Racing. What we have going on together is magical and we’re honored to be part of America’s Race Team and create magic like this. It’s the stuff of dreams and I’m so grateful for the amazing humans we’ve attracted to RTR to make it happen.”

The win marked Gittin’s first victory over Deane in their four competitive meetings. The two are now tied with 31 podiums and 14 wins apiece, although Deane achieved the feat in a shorter time and clearly has no intention of retiring from the series any time soon.

The unexpected Round 2 win catapulted Gittin into fifth in the 2026 FD PRO Championship standings. We’ll have to see whether it was enough to bring him out of retirement for the remainder of the season…

After being eliminated from the Top 16 heats in Round 1, Deane was keen to claw back some lost ground. His 43-point bonanza in Atlanta bumped him from ninth to second in the Championship standings, helping to bring his season back on course.

As the number one qualifier, Bakchis looked like the man to beat and his third place podium moved him to third overall in the title race.

Fourth place went to Branden Sorensen (USA) who lost a very close battle to Deane in the Final 4 heats. The 21 year-old driving the Sorensen Motorsports / Quad Lock BMW qualified third for Atlanta and moved from sixth to fourth overall thanks to his aggressive approach to driving.

The winner of Round 1, Conor Shanahan managed to overcome his poor qualification. He fought back, defeating his brother Jack in the Top 16 – marking the first competitive FD PRO battle between siblings in series history. However, Conor’s luck abandoned him when a clutch issue forced him to withdraw from his Great 8 heat against Bakchis. And while he was unable to proceed, Conor remains at the top of the Championship standings and by a slightly increased 15-point margin, which was largely at the expense of Aasbo: The three-time PRO Champion, who was sitting in second place after Round 1, was knocked out of the Top 32 heats following contact with the Team Hansen Supercharged Nissan S13 of Rudy Hansen (USA) during their initiation into the first turn. As a result, Aasbo and his Rockstar Energy Toyota GR Supra tumbled from second to ninth overall.

Among the other early exits were LZ, who was similarly eliminated from the Top 32 after he de-beaded a tire on the Drift HQ E36 BMW going off-track during his first run against Trenton Beechum. Similarly, Matt Field (USA) was hit from behind in his Borla Performance / GT Radial / Heat Wave Visual / Logitech / Liqui Moly Corvette at the end of his first Top 32 run against Ken Gushi (Japan). Field’s team made repairs within the allotted time but a steering rack mount was deemed unsafe. While Field won the heat and took ten points, he was unable to proceed in the competition and occupies 14th in the standings.

Cole Richards was again the leading Rookie (USA) driving the Richards Racing Toyota GT86. He finished 11th in Atlanta, placing him eighth overall and some 40 points ahead of his closest Rookie rivals. 

“This has been an event for the ages!” exclaimed Ryan Sage, President of Formula DRIFT. “It’s always great to see Vaughn return to the Championship for select events each season, and he proved once again why he’s a two-time Champion. His hard-charging driving style remains intact, putting his fellow competitors under tremendous stress – something even five-time Champion James Deane succumbed too! With so many teenagers entering the sport, it’s great to know the old guys can still make it happen during a weekend where we saw our youngest ever competitive tandem run between two teenagers in PROSPEC, as well our first sibling battle in PRO. I also want to acknowledge the determination shown by Cory Talaska to overcome technical issues to battle through to another PROSPEC win at Road Atlanta and put his fellow competitors on notice that he’s the man to beat for the title this year.”

In the 2026 Formula DRIFT Auto Cup, Ford took the lead from Toyota and established a 25-point lead thanks to the RTR drivers. In the FD Tire Cup, GT Radial continue to lead while Nitto jumped to second.

 

PROSPEC QUALIFYING

After the Formula DRIFT PROSPEC Championship drivers voted to retain the competitive tandem Seeding Bracket Qualifying format, the top 20 places were determined by the 2025 Championship standings. That meant 13 drivers would compete for the remaining 12 places in Top 32 competition. Among them were 11 Rookies who had no previous ranking, including the following:

  • Ayden Copham (USA)
  • Braden Lons (USA)
  • Christian Cotrone (USA)
  • Dustyn Farrell (USA)
  • Jason Webb (South Africa)
  • Kabott Cardoso (USA)
  • Krzysztof Krutul (Poland)
  • Levi Wait (USA)
  • Matt Rusiecki (USA)
  • Matt Shulman (USA)
  • Sean Booth (USA)
  • Tyler Mayer (USA)

As it transpired, the top qualifier was 15 year-old Rookie Lons driving the MSPEK Performance Nissan S13. He beat the more experienced Sam Maghmoumi (Lebanon) in a hard fought Final. 

Third place went to another Rookie; Tyler Mayer (USA) in the Popeye Energy / Yellow Speed Racing Nissan S13.

Unfortunately, Christian Cotrone failed to qualify for the opening round in the Howards Cams C6 Corvette but will get another chance in Round 2 at Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, CT on June 18-20.

PROSPEC drivers receive three Championship points for every heat win, giving Lons a 12-point advantage going into the Competition Heats.

 

PROSPEC COMPETITION

Despite the influx of new talent, Round 1 of the 2026 FD Link ECU PROSPEC Championship was won by Cory Talaska (USA) driving the Fuelab / Yellow Speed Racing 2JZ E36 BMW. He repeated his Round 1 win from 2025 and stood on the top step of the podium after a fierce tussle in the Final with Rookie Jason Webb (South Africa) in the NonStopTuning / Webb 45 Racing Ford Mustang.

On his way to the win, Talaska beat Rookie Levi Wait (USA) in the Top 32, Kasey Kohl (USA) in the Top 16, Maghmoumi in the Top 8 and a determined Jerry Jones (USA) in the Final 4 but only after a One More Time battle where the drivers repeated both runs after the judges were unable to separate their performance.

“I’m delighted to have captured back-to-back wins here in Atlanta,” Talaska told us. “We need to fix the car because we broke it in practice but we’re looking forward to the new track for Round 2. It’s new for everyone but we’re going to attack it and get the Championship!”

Although considered a Formula DRIFT Rookie, 32 year-old Webb has been drifting for more than a decade and won four South African national titles in that time. He imported his right-hand drive Mustang from South Africa to Canada, where he lives and drove it to a highly competitive second place finish.

Third place went to Dmitriy Brutskiy in the Never Settle BMW who has been a regular PROSPEC podium visitor for several years, claiming the Championship in 2020 and 2021. For the past two seasons, Dmitriy competed in both PRO and PROSPEC but has chosen to focus solely on the latter this year.

More series history was made in Atlanta when 14 year-old Camren Sorensen (USA) faced off against 15 year-old Rookie Braden Lons (USA) in the Top 16. Both won their Top 32 heats and Sorensen emerged as the victor of the youngest battle in FD history after Lons was somewhat handicapped by a clutch problem. Camren is also the youngest of three Sorensen sibling competing in FD. He would eventually be defeated in the Top 8 heats by Brutskiy.

Sorensen would finish fifth on the night and place ninth in the Championship standings. Lons placed 16th but was catapulted to eighth overall thanks to his 12 Championship points haul from winning the Seeding Bracket Qualification.

 

ROUND 2 FD PRO TOP 16 DRIVER POINTS

POSITION

DRIVER

POINTS

1

Vaughn Gittin Jr

50 +1

2

James Deane

40 +3

3

Aurimas Bakchis

30 +4

4

Branden Sorensen

30 +2

5

Chris Forsberg

20 +1

6

Dylan Hughes

20 +1

7

Ryan Tuerck

20 +1

8

Conor Shanahan

20 +1

9

Matt Field

10 +1

10

Jack Shanahan

10 +1

11

Cole Richards

10 +1

12

Wataru Masuyama

10 +1

13

Simen Olsen

10 +1

14

Dan Burkett

10 +1

15

Rudy Hansen

10 +1

16

Trenton Beechum

10 +1

 

2026 FD PRO TOP 16 DRIVER CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS*

POSITION

DRIVER

POINTS

1

Conor Shanahan

72

2

James Deane

57

3

Aurimas Bakchis

55

4

Branden Sorensen

53

5

Vaughn Gittin Jr

51

6

Jack Shanahan

44

7

Dylan Hughes

42

8

Cole Richards

42

9

Fredric Aasbo

42

10

Chris Forsberg

33

11

Ryan Tuerck

32

12

Simen Olsen

22

13

Diego Higa

22

14

Matt Field

12

15

Wataru Masuyama

12

16

Dan Burkett

12

 

2026 AUTO CUP TOP 5 STANDINGS*

Ford

119

Toyota

94

BMW

46

Nissan

45

Chevrolet

13

 

2026 TIRE CUP STANDINGS*

GT Radial

148

Nitto

119

Kenda

95

Kumho

56

 

ROUND 1 FD PROSPEC TOP 16 DRIVER POINTS

POSITION

DRIVER

POINTS

1

Cory Talaska

50

2

Jason Webb

40 +3

3

Dmitriy Brutskiy

30

4

Jerry Johnson

30

5

Camren Sorensen

20

6

Sam Maghmoumi

20 +9

7

Tyler Mayer

20 +6

8

Dustyn Farrell

20 +6

9

Nik Jimenez

10

10

Adam Heishman

10

11

Chellee Hansen

10

12

Kasey Kohl

10

13

Matthew Bystrak

10

14

Chris Leonard

10

15

Coty Demster

10

16

Braden Lons

10 +12

 

2026 FD PROSPEC TOP 16 DRIVER CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS*

POSITION

DRIVER

POINTS

1

Cory Talaska

50

2

Jason Webb

43

3

Dmitriy Brutskiy

30

4

Jerry Johnson

30

5

Sam Maghmoumi

29

6

Tyler Mayer

26

7

Dustyn Farrell

26

8

Braden Lons

22

9

Camren Sorensen

20

10

Nik Jimenez

10

11

Adam Heishman

10

12

Chellee Hansen

10

13

Kasey Kohl

10

14

Matthew Bystrak

10

15

Chris Leonard

10

16

Coty Demster

10

 

* Preliminary standings. Final results pending official confirmation

 

NEXT ROUND
Round 3 of the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship will take place at Orlando Speed World on May 29-30. Round 2 of the PROSPEC Championship takes place at Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, CT on June 18-20 with Round 3 of FD PRO. Please visit formulad.com for ticket information, driver profiles, special content, and the event livestream.

 

Vaughn Gittin Jr scores surprise win from teammate James Deane in high-speed Final

 

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday May 9, 2026

Location: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA 

Event: Competition Results for Formula DRIFT PRO Championship Round 2

 

RESULTS FROM FD PRO ROUND 2
  1. Vaughn Gittin Jr (USA) – Monster Energy Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD
  2. James Deane (Ireland) – O'Reilly / Pennzoil Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD
  3. Branden Sorensen (USA) – Sorensen Motorsports / Quad Lock BMW

 

NOTES
  • As a semi-retired, two-time Formula DRIFT PRO Champion, Vaughn Gittin Jr has been returning to compete at Road Atlanta every year since 2023. He beat RTR teammate and five-time PRO Champion Deane in tonight’s Final following an uncharacteristic mistake from the Irishman. The win marked Gittin’s first victory in their four competitive meetings: they’re now tied with 31 podiums and 14 wins apiece (although Deane achieved the feat in a shorter time and clearly has no intention of letting up)
  • Gittin competed in Formula DRIFT from its 2004 founding and had the opportunity to meet Chris Forsberg (USA) tonight driving the Destined Industries Nissan Z in the Great 8 heats. Another founding member and a three-time Champion, Forsberg lost the battle after they made contact in Zone 4, pushing Gittin’s Mustang to a halt
  • The unexpected Round 2 win catapulted Gittin into fifth in the 2026 FD Championship standings as he took points from a number of title contenders, including Deane, Bakchis and Shanahan
  • Having been eliminated from the Top 16 heats in Round 1, Deane was keen to claw back some lost ground in Atlanta. His 43-point haul bumped him from ninth to second in the Championship standings, helping to bring his season back on course
  • As the number one qualifier, Bakchis looked like a man possessed until he was narrowly defeated by Gittin in the Final 4. Already placed fifth in the title race after Long Beach, by standing on the podium he moved up to third overall
  • Fourth place Sorensen lost a very close battle against Deane in the Final 4 heats to narrowly miss the Final. The 21 year-old driving the Sorensen Motorsports / Quad Lock BMW qualified third for Atlanta and moves from sixth to fourth overall
  • The winner of Round 1, Conor Shanahan (Ireland), qualified poorly in his Red Bull / GT Radial / JYR Toyota GT86, only managing 24th place. However, he fought back, defeating his brother Jack in the Top 16 – marking the first competitive FD PRO battle between siblings in series history. However, Conor’s luck abandoned him when a clutch issue forced him to withdraw from his Great 8 heat against Bakchis. Fortunately, he remains at the top of the Championship standings and by a slightly increased 15-point margin
  • Fredric Aasbo (Norway) – the three-time PRO Champion who was sitting in second place after Round 1 – was knocked out of the Top 32 heats following contact with the Team Hansen Supercharged Nissan S13 of Rudy Hansen (USA) during their initiation into the first turn. Scoring no points, the driver of the Rockstar Energy Toyota GR Supra tumbled from second to ninth
  • LZ, who placed fifth in 2025, was similarly eliminated from the Top 32 after he debeaded a tire on the Drift HQ E36 BMW going off-track during his first run against Trenton Beechum (USA) in the Clonex Racing / Katana Wheels / Kenda Tire BMW
  • Adding to the misery, Matt Field (USA) – who placed second in 2025 – was hit from behind in his Borla Performance / GT Radial / Heat Wave Visual / Logitech / Liqui Moly Corvette at the end of his first Top 32 run against Ken Gushi (Japan). Field’s team made repairs within the allotted time but a steering rack mount was deemed unsafe. While Field won the heat and took ten points, he was unable to proceed in the competition and sits 14th in the title race
  • The leading Rookie was again Cole Richards (USA) driving the Richards Racing Toyota GT86. He finished 11th in Atlanta and eighth overall
  • In the 2026 Formula DRIFT Auto Cup, Ford took the lead from Toyota with a 25-point lead. In the FD Tire Cup, GT Radial continue to lead but Nitto jumped to second thanks to the RTR drivers

 

ROUND 2 FD PRO TOP 16 DRIVER POINTS

POSITION

DRIVER

POINTS

1

Vaughn Gittin Jr

50 +1

2

James Deane

40 +3

3

Aurimas Bakchis

30 +4

4

Branden Sorensen

30 +2

5

Chris Forsberg

20 +1

6

Dylan Hughes

20 +1

7

Ryan Tuerck

20 +1

8

Conor Shanahan

20 +1

9

Matt Field

10 +1

10

Jack Shanahan

10 +1

11

Cole Richards

10 +1

12

Wataru Masuyama

10 +1

13

Simen Olsen

10 +1

14

Dan Burkett

10 +1

15

Rudy Hansen

10 +1

16

Trenton Beechum

10 +1

 

2026 FD PRO TOP 16 DRIVER CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS*

POSITION

DRIVER

POINTS

1

Conor Shanahan

72

2

James Deane

57

3

Aurimas Bakchis

55

4

Branden Sorensen

53

5

Vaughn Gittin Jr

51

6

Jack Shanahan

44

7

Dylan Hughes

42

8

Cole Richards

42

9

Fredric Aasbo

42

10

Chris Forsberg

33

11

Ryan Tuerck

32

12

Simen Olsen

22

13

Diego Higa

22

14

Matt Field

12

15

Wataru Masuyama

12

16

Dan Burkett

12

 

2026 AUTO CUP TOP 5 STANDINGS*

Ford

119

Toyota

94

BMW

46

Nissan

45

Chevrolet

13

 

2026 TIRE CUP STANDINGS*

GT Radial

148

Nitto

119

Kenda

95

Kumho

56

 

* Preliminary standings. Final results pending official confirmation

 

FORMULA DRIFT ATLANTA RECAP

A recap of all the action from FD ATL with event images will be available on Monday.

 

NEXT ROUND

Round 3 of the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship will take place at Orlando Speed World on May 29-30. Round 2 of the PROSPEC Championship takes place at Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, CT on June 18-20. Please visit formulad.com for ticket information, driver profiles, special content, and the event livestream.

 

ABOUT FORMULA DRIFT

Formula DRIFT is recognized as the leading international drifting championship. Established on the streets of Japan, drifting has evolved into a worldwide competitive sport that challenges the driver's skill while demanding a great deal from their vehicle in terms of power and strength. Formula DRIFT provides a series for the best professional drifters from around the globe to compete for the coveted title of Formula DRIFT Champion. As the first official drifting series in North America, Formula DRIFT has taken competitive motorsports to the extreme, attracting drift fans and car enthusiasts from all walks of life, and established itself as the global leader for the sport. For a competition schedule, ticket information, special content and livestream, please visit formulad.com

 

WATCH FORMULA DRIFT

Fans can find the free-to-view event livestream at formulad.com/live and on Racer Network through the Racer+ app and Racer Select. The PRO Championship Top 16 will only be available via the Racer Network  

 

FOLLOW FORMULA DRIFT ONLINE 

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2026 FORMULA DRIFT PROSPEC CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION RESULTS FROM ROUND 1 AT ROAD ATLANTA

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Friday May 8, 2026

Location: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA 

Event: Competition Results for Formula DRIFT Link ECU PROSPEC Championship Round 1

 

RESULTS FROM FD PROSPEC ROUND 1
  1. Cory Talaska (USA) – Fuelab / Yellow Speed Racing 2JZ E36 BMW
  2. Jason Webb (South Africa) – NonStopTuning / Webb 45 Racing Ford Mustang
  3. Dmitriy Brutskiy – Never Settle BMW

 

NOTES
  • Following the introduction of the UDSM (Universal Drift Scoring Method) telemetry and data system from Race Data Labs, the technology was used in a supporting role during Top 32 Competition. It was enlisted to help the judges understand vehicle dynamics and get a better insight into incidents such as collisions, off-track excursions, etc
  • In addition to providing more data to assist the judges, UDSM also helped accelerate the judging process, ensuring the fans enjoyed more action and less deliberation
  • Repeating his Round 1 win from 2025, Talaska stood on the top step of the podium after a fierce tussle with Webb in the Final. The result proved Talaska's consistency after he finished fourth in the 2025 PROSPEC standings and narrowly missed promotion into the PRO Championship
  • On his way to the win, Talaska beat Rookie Levi Wait (USA) in the Top 32, Kasey Kohl (USA) in the Top 16, Sam Maghmoumi (Lebanon) in the Top 8 and a determined Jerry Jones (USA) in the Final 4 after a One More Time battle
  • Webb, a 32 year-old FD Rookie has been drifting for more than a decade, won four South African national titles. and competed around the world in numerous drift events. He imported his right-hand drive Mustang from South Africa to Canada, where he lives and drove it to a highly competitive second place finish
  • Third place Brutskiy is a regular PROSPEC podium visitor, having won the Championship twice in 2020 and 2021. For the past two seasons, Dmitriy competed in both PRO and PROSPEC but is focusing solely on the latter this year
  • Series history was made in Atlanta when 14 year-old Camren Sorensen (USA) faced off against 15 year-old Rookie Braden Lons (USA) in the Top 16 after they both won their Top 32 heats. The youngest of three Sorensen sibling competing in FD won their battle, although Lons was handicapped by a clutch problem. Sorensen would be defeated in the Top 8 heats by Brutskiy
  • Sorensen would finish fifth on the night and place ninth in the Championship standings. Lons placed 16th but was catapulted to eighth overall thanks to his 12 Championship points haul from winning the Seeding Bracket Qualification on Thursday

 

ROUND 1 FD PROSPEC TOP 16 DRIVER POINTS*

POSITION

DRIVER

POINTS

1

Cory Talaska

50

2

Jason Webb

40

3

Dmitriy Brutskiy

30

4

Jerry Johnson

30

5

Camren Sorensen

20

6

Sam Maghmoumi

20

7

Tyler Mayer

20

8

Dustyn Farrell

20

9

Nik Jimenez

10

10

Adam Heishman

10

11

Chellee Hansen

10

12

Kasey Kohl

10

13

Matthew Bystrak

10

14

Chris Leonard

10

15

Coty Demster

10

16

Braden Lons

10

 

FD PROSPEC TOP 16 DRIVER CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS*

POSITION

DRIVER

POINTS

1

Cory Talaska

50

2

Jason Webb

43

3

Dmitriy Brutskiy

30

4

Jerry Johnson

30

5

Sam Maghmoumi

29

6

Tyler Mayer

26

7

Dustyn Farrell

26

8

Braden Lons

22

9

Camren Sorensen

20

10

Nik Jimenez

10

11

Adam Heishman

10

12

Chellee Hansen

10

13

Kasey Kohl

10

14

Matthew Bystrak

10

15

Chris Leonard

10

16

Coty Demster

10

 

* Preliminary standings. Final results pending official confirmation

 

FORMULA DRIFT ATLANTA RECAP

Competition results from FD PRO Round 2 from ATL will be available on Saturday. A recap of all the action from FD ATL with event images will be available on Monday.

 

NEXT ROUND

Round 3 of the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship will take place at Orlando Speed World on May 29-30. Round 2 of the PROSPEC Championship takes place at Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, CT on June 18-20. Please visit formulad.com for ticket information, driver profiles, special content, and the event livestream.

 

ABOUT FORMULA DRIFT

Formula DRIFT is recognized as the leading international drifting championship. Established on the streets of Japan, drifting has evolved into a worldwide competitive sport that challenges the driver's skill while demanding a great deal from their vehicle in terms of power and strength. Formula DRIFT provides a series for the best professional drifters from around the globe to compete for the coveted title of Formula DRIFT Champion. As the first official drifting series in North America, Formula DRIFT has taken competitive motorsports to the extreme, attracting drift fans and car enthusiasts from all walks of life, and established itself as the global leader for the sport. For a competition schedule, ticket information, special content and livestream, please visit formulad.com

 

WATCH FORMULA DRIFT

Fans can find the free-to-view event livestream at formulad.com/live and on Racer Network through the Racer+ app and Racer Select. The PRO Championship Top 16 will only be available via the Racer Network  

 

FOLLOW FORMULA DRIFT ONLINE 

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instagram.com/formulad

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x.com/FormulaDrift

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EVENT DETAILS

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026

Location: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA 

Event: Qualification for Formula DRIFT PRO Championship Round 2, and Seeding Bracket for Link ECU PROSPEC Championship Round 1

 

RESULTS FROM FD PRO QUALIFYING

  1. Aurimas Bakchis (Lithuania) – Feal Suspension / GT Radial / Subimods Subaru BRZ
  2. James Deane (Ireland) – O'Reilly / Pennzoil Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD
  3. Branden Sorensen (USA) – Sorensen Motorsports / Quad Lock BMW

 

RESULTS FROM FD PROSPEC QUALIFYING

  1. Braden Lons (USA) – MSPEK Performance Nissan S13
  2. Sam Maghmoumi  (Lebanon) – 961 Motorsport E36 BMW
  3. Tyler Mayer (USA) – Popeye Energy / Yellow Speed Racing Nissan S13

 

PRO NOTES

  • For the 2026 season, the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship has returned to solo qualifying runs, with each driver taking the best score from their two runs
  • The running order for Qualifying was decided by the reverse of the Championship ranking from Round 1, with winner Conor Shanahan running last
  • Formula DRIFT PRO Qualifying utilizes the UDSM (Universal Drift Scoring Method) technology from Race Data Labs. The telemetry and data system has automated the objective aspects of scoring individual qualifying runs with 80% of each PRO driver’s Qualifying score for drift Line and car Angle quantified and scored entirely by UDSM
  • Driving Style – the remaining 20% of the overall score – is subject to nuance and requires an ability to ascertain the degree of difficulty. Subsequently, the Style score continues to be assessed and awarded by the existing panel of three Formula DRIFT judges
  • The RDL systems has been incorporated into all PRO and PROSPEC competition cars and will provide the same physical data to the judges to reference during competition. It will be able to objectively measuring the proximity between vehicles, comparative angle between drivers, comparative speed, deceleration values and more. In the case of collisions, USDM will provide data to help reveal which driver was at fault and if a driver put any tires off the track
  • During Qualification, USDM provides on-screen speed and drift angle data, and shows how much of each drift zone was filled, helping spectators gain a better insight
  • With 33 drivers attempting to qualify for the Top 32 Competition places, Ben Hobson (USA) in the Pennzoil Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD failed to score on his first run and could only muster 58.2 points at his second attempt, which was insufficient to progress into Saturday’s Competition Heats
  • Bakchis led the Qualifying points table after being awarded 83.43 points on his first run. He outscored five-time and reigning FD PRO Champion Deane who achieved 82.13 points, while third place Sorensen was agonizingly close on 82.1 points
  • Winner of Round 1, Connor Shanahan (Ireland) driving the Red Bull / GT Radial / JYR Toyota GT86, qualified in a lowly 24th position with 70.63 points. Fredric Aasbo (Norway) who placed second in Long Beach qualified sixth with 78.7 points
  • The leading Rookie was again Cole Richards (USA) driving the Richards Racing Toyota GT86 to 13th position
  • The top qualifier receives four Championship points, while second place receives three, third gets two points and all other drivers receive one

 

PROSPEC NOTES

  • For 2026, the Formula DRIFT PROSPEC Championship drivers voted to retain the competitive tandem Seeding Bracket Qualifying format. The teams appreciated the additional competitive track time afforded to the lower ranked drivers
  • With the top 20 places determined by the 2025 Championship standings, 13 drivers competed for the remaining 12 places in Top 32 competition. They included 11 Rookies who had no previous ranking 
  • The 2026 PROSPEC Rookies include Ayden Copham (USA), Braden Lons (USA), Christian Cotrone (USA), Dustyn Farrell (USA), Jason Webb (South Africa), Kabott, Cardoso (USA), Krzysztof Krutul (Poland), Levi Wait (USA), Matt Rusiecki (USA), Matt Shulman (USA), Sean Booth (USA) and Tyler Mayer (USA)
  • The top Rookie qualifier was 15 year-old Lons who placed first in the Seeding Bracket, beating the more experienced Maghmoumi in a hard fought Final. Mayer placed third thanks to his higher ranking chosen at random prior to qualifying
  • Unfortunately, Christian Cotrone failed to qualify for the opening round in the Howards Cams C6 Corvette but will get another chance in Round 2 at Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, CT on June 18-20
  • PROSPEC drivers receive three Championship points for every heat they win, giving Lons a 12-point advantage going into the Competition Heats on Friday

 

FD PRO ROUND 2 TOP 16 QUALIFYING RESULTS*

POSITION

NAME

POINTS

1

Aurimas Bakchis

4

2

James Deane

3

3

Branden Sorensen

2

4

Chris Forsberg

1

5

Adam LZ

1

6

Fredric Aasbo

1

7

Matt Field

1

8

Jack Shanahan

1

9

Rome Charpentier

1

10

Dylan Hughes

1

11

Dan Stuke

1

12

Vaughn Gittin Jr

1

13

Cole Richards

1

14

Wataru Masuyama

1

15

Diego Higa

1

16

Federico Sceriffo

1

 

TOP 32 PRO COMPETITION BRACKET FOR ROUND 2

 

FD PROSPEC ROUND 1 SEEDING BRACKET RESULTS*

POSITION

NAME

POINTS

1

Braden Lons

12

2

Sam Maghmoumi

9

3

Tyler Mayer

6

4

Dustyn Farrell

6

5

Jason Webb

3

6

Kabott Cardoso

3

7

Levi Wait

3

8

Matt Shulman 

3

9

Jacob Duncan

0

10

Matt Rusiecki

0

11

Sean Booth

0

12

Ayden Copham

0

13

Christian Cotrone

0

 

TOP 32 PROSPEC COMPETITION BRACKET FOR ROUND 1

 

* Preliminary standings. Final results pending official confirmation

 

FORMULA DRIFT ATLANTA RECAP

Competition results from FD PROSPEC Round 1 will be sent on Friday, with PRO Round 2 Competition results available on Saturday. A recap of all the action from FD ATL with event images will be available on Monday.

 

NEXT ROUND

Round 3 of the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship will take place at Orlando Speed World on May 29-30. Please visit formulad.com for ticket information, driver profiles, special content, and the event livestream.

 

ABOUT FORMULA DRIFT

Formula DRIFT is recognized as the leading international drifting championship. Established on the streets of Japan, drifting has evolved into a worldwide competitive sport that challenges the driver's skill while demanding a great deal from their vehicle in terms of power and strength. Formula DRIFT provides a series for the best professional drifters from around the globe to compete for the coveted title of Formula DRIFT Champion. As the first official drifting series in North America, Formula DRIFT has taken competitive motorsports to the extreme, attracting drift fans and car enthusiasts from all walks of life, and established itself as the global leader for the sport. For a competition schedule, ticket information, special content and livestream, please visit formulad.com

 

WATCH FORMULA DRIFT

Fans can find the free-to-view event livestream at formulad.com/live and on Racer Network through the Racer+ app and Racer Select. The PRO Championship Top 16 will only be available via the Racer Network  

 

FOLLOW FORMULA DRIFT ONLINE

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instagram.com/formulad

facebook.com/formuladrift

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2026 FORMULA DRIFT OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Major Sponsor, Official Vehicle Lighting – TYPE S

Major Sponsor, Official Energy Drink – Rockstar Energy Drink

Major Sponsor, Official Auto Parts Retailer – O’Reilly Auto Parts

Major Tire Sponsors – GT Radial, Kenda Tire, Kumho Tire, Nitto Tire

Official Sponsors – Pennzoil (Official Oil), K&N (Official Performance Filter), Canon (Official Imaging Partner),Ford Performance, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, BC Forged, BC Racing (Official Suspension), SIMAGIC (Official SIM Racing Hardware), Fast Orange (Official Hand Cleaner)

Associated Sponsors – Enkei Wheels, RAYS Wheels, Meguiar’s car care, NGK Spark Plugs

Official ECU & PROSPEC Title Sponsor – Link Engine Management

Official PROSPEC Tire – GT Radial

Official PROSPEC Tire Service Partner – Tire Agent 

Official PROSPEC Oil – ENEOS Motor Oil

Broadcast partner – RACER Network

Official Education Partner – University of Northwestern Ohio

Official Community Outreach Program – Acceler8

Official Casino Partner – Yaamava’

Technical Partners – PCI Race Radios

 

 

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