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Formula DRIFT Round 6: Locked and Loaded Results

Written by Jose Perez

Long Beach, Calif. – The Formula Drift Championship presented by Circuit City entered Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California for Round 6: “Locked and Loaded”. Current Champion Tanner Foust takes the victory and regains the lead in the chase for the Castrol SYNTEC Power Cup. This event also marked the return of Bill Sherman with a 3rd Place podium finish and the 4th podium finish for 2005 Champion Rhys Millen.

For the 5th season, Formula DRIFT entered Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California. The Raceway known for its fast downhill entry and the FD track staff’s adjustment of the course; allowing for more run-off, created a more thrilling competition. Entry speeds during qualifying and head-to-head competition were consistently in the high 90MPH range. The clear skies, moderate winds and comfortable temperatures made for a great fan experience. They witnessed the reunion of Bill Sherman, now a Team Retaks driver with his old Enjuku Racing Nissan S13 which resulted in a 3rd Place podium finish. They watched the amazing driving of two champions, Rhys Millen and Tanner Foust battle it out in the final round with victory going to Foust. Millen has come a long way from his absence in Round 1 to being 3rd in the championship standings. Foust celebrates his win and regains the #1 position going into the Season Finale at Irwindale Speedway, October 11th.

With only 2 events remaining in the Pro Championship drivers let it all hang out. With Foust taking the victory he also re-secured his lead in the chase for the Castrol SYNTEC Powercup leading by 26 points over 2-time Champion Samuel Hubinette and his Nuformz Racing / Mopar Dodge Viper. After missing a few events Bill Sherman came back to competition driving his former Nissan S13 and quickly made his return known taking 3rd place. Rhys Millen and his Red Bull Pontiac GTO took home 2nd place honors at this event marking 4 podiums in 6 events moving him into the 3rd spot overall.

With one event remaining in the Formula DRIFT Pro Championship and the championship chase close like usual, the season finale another exciting close to the 5th season of Formula DRIFT,” states Jim Liaw, President and Co-Founder of Formula DRIFT. “In addition, the Top 16 championship finishers will also have an automatic invitation to the inaugural Red Bull Drifting World Championship. This will make the season finale that much more suspenseful and not to be missed.

The battle continues into the final event of the season, Round 7: “Final Fight” on October 11, 2008 at Irwindale Speedway. With one event remaining much is at stake as the chase for the Championship and the Castrol SYNTEC Power Cup, the Tires.com Triple Crown bonus prize and an invitation to the Red Bull Drifting World Championships on November 15 & 16 are all on the line. Expect the drivers to go all out.