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{{Infobox motorsport championship
| name              = Formula DRIFT
| logo              =Formula Drift logo.svg
| image-size        = 
| caption           = 
| category          = [[Drifting (motorsport)|Drifting]]
| country           = {{flag|United States}}
| inaugural         = [[2004 Formula D season|2004]]
| classes           = {{ubl|PRO|PROSPEC}}
| manufacturers     = {{ubl|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]|{{Flagicon|JPN}} [[Toyota]]|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[Chevrolet]]|{{Flagicon|GER}} [[BMW]]|{{Flagicon|JPN}} [[Nissan]]|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[Cadillac]]|{{Flagicon|JPN}} [[Mazda]]|{{Flagicon|ITA}} [[Ferrari]]|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[Dodge]]}}
| tires             = {{ubl|{{Flagicon|JPN}} [[Nitto Tire]]|{{Flagicon|SIN}} [[GT Radial]]|{{Flagicon|TPE}} [[Kenda Rubber Industrial Company|Kenda Tires]]|{{Flagicon|CHN}} [[Vitour Tires]]|{{Flagicon|KOR}} [[Nexen Tire]]|{{Flagicon|KOR}} [[Kumho Tire]]}}
| champion driver   = '''PRO'''
2024 {{flagicon|IRE}} [[James Deane (drift driver)|James Deane]]

'''PROSPEC'''
2024 {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Tommy Lemaire]]
| website           = {{url|https://formulad.com/}}
| current_season    = 2025 Formula Drift season
}}

'''Formula DRIFT''' (also known as '''Formula D''' or '''FD''') is an American [[drifting (motorsport)|drifting]] series, and 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 [[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile|FIA]] series of [[formula racing]] championships.<ref name="FIA sports">{{Cite web |date=2015-01-13 |title=Sport |url=https://www.fia.com/sport |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627204426/https://www.fia.com/sport |archive-date=2021-06-27 |access-date=2021-07-28 |website=[[Federation Internationale de l'Automobile]] |language=en}}</ref>

Formula DRIFT has 84 licensed drivers competing in PRO and PROSPEC (formerly PRO 2<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.formulad.com/2021/fd-news/formula-drift-link-ecu-prospec-championship-announced-for-2021-season/|title = Formula Drift Link Ecu Prospec Championship Announced for 2021 Season|date = 14 January 2021}}</ref>) as of June 2024. The series consists of an eight-round championship played out at race tracks across North America. Formula DRIFT is judged on line, angle, and style, rather than who finishes the course in the fastest time.

== North America==
Drivers in North America can compete in regionally sanctioned PRO/AM organizations for licensing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.formulad.com/pro-am|title = Formula DRIFT – Pro AM}}</ref>

*USDrift – Mid-Atlantic
*East10Drift – Southeast
*Evergreen Drift  – Pacific Northwest
*Colorado Drift – Colorado
*ND Drift – Minnesota
*Southwest Drift – Las Vegas
*Spec-D Drift series – Bincent Shreklund
*Hot Pit Autofest – California
*Full Lock Drift – Oklahoma
*US Drift Circuit – Florida
*Great Lakes – Pennsylvania

Winners and high finishers of these feeders series are then able to enter the Formula DRIFT PROSPEC series, a secondary national tour where drivers compete to move up to the main series.

==Tracks==

===Current tracks===
* {{flagicon|California}} [[Grand Prix of Long Beach]] in Long Beach, California.  Seasons 2006
* {{flagicon|Georgia (U.S. state)}} [[Road Atlanta]] in Braselton, Georgia.  Seasons 2004
* {{flagicon|Florida}} [[Orlando Speed World]] in Orlando, Florida.  Season 2015
* {{flagicon|New Jersey}} [[Old Bridge Township Raceway Park]] in Englishtown, New Jersey.  Season 2008
* {{flagicon|Illinois}} [[World Wide Technology Raceway]] in Madison, Illinois. Seasons 2018
* {{flagicon|Washington}} [[Evergreen Speedway]] in Monroe, Washington. Seasons 2006
* {{flagicon|Utah}} [[Utah Motorsports Campus]] in Grantsville, Utah. Seasons 2022

===Former tracks===
* {{flagicon|New Jersey}} [[Wall Speedway]] in Wall, New Jersey.  Seasons 2005–2007, 2009–2019
* {{flagicon|Quebec}} [[Autodrome Saint-Eustache]] in Saint-Eustache, Quebec. Seasons 2015 – 2017
* {{flagicon|Florida}} [[Palm Beach International Raceway]] in Palm Beach, Florida.  Seasons 2011 – 2013
* {{flagicon|Nevada}} [[Las Vegas Motor Speedway]] in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Seasons 2009 – 2012
* {{flagicon|West Virginia}} [[Summit Point Motorsports Park]] in Summit Point, West Virginia. Season 2007
* {{flagicon|Texas}} [[Reliant Center]] in Houston, Texas. Seasons 2004 – 2005
* {{flagicon|Illinois}} [[Soldier Field]] in Chicago, Illinois.  Season 2005 – 2006
* {{flagicon|California}} [[Sonoma Raceway]] in Sonoma, California. Seasons 2004 – 2013
* {{flagicon|Pennsylvania}} [[Lake Erie Speedway]] in Erie, Pennsylvania.  Season 2021
* {{flagicon|California}} [[Irwindale Speedway]] in Irwindale, California.  Seasons 2004 – 2024

===International presence===
Since 2008, Formula DRIFT has steadily expanded its international footprint, adding demonstration events and sister series in various countries around the world. This global growth reflects the organization’s commitment not only to strengthening its core championship in the United States but also to promoting the sport of drifting on a worldwide scale.<ref name="FD International Expansion" />

Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT, emphasized the significance of this expansion, stating: “Taking the Formula DRIFT brand internationally is a huge milestone. Our priority is to continue to build the Series here while growing the sport of drifting as a whole.” In pursuit of this vision, Formula DRIFT exercises great care in selecting its international event partners. The organization thoroughly evaluates the boundaries and operational scopes of its international affiliates—such as Drift Australia, MSC, and Pro Drift—before establishing formal collaborations.<ref name="FD International Expansion" />

This deliberate and strategic approach has allowed Formula DRIFT to solidify its position as a global motorsports brand, while ensuring that the growth of drifting remains disciplined, sustainable, and aligned with professional standards across all markets."<ref name="FD International Expansion">{{cite web|url=http://formulad.com/news/Formula-DRIFT-Expands-International.html|title=Formula DRIFT – 404|access-date=2011-02-10|archive-date=2009-01-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106184304/http://www.formulad.com/news/Formula-DRIFT-Expands-International.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

====Sister series====
Formula DRIFT Asia was officially established in 2008 with the launch of its inaugural event, '''Formula DRIFT Singapore''', marking the series’ first full-scale international competition in Asia. Held at the Changi Air Show Grounds, the event was a historic milestone for both the organization and the sport—achieving a sold-out status even before the gates opened, a testament to the growing popularity of drifting in the region.<ref name=":0" />

Following the success of the Singapore debut, Formula DRIFT Asia evolved into a standalone championship series, becoming the '''first pan-Asian professional drifting championship'''. Designed to foster regional talent and expand the sport’s reach across Asia, the series gained momentum quickly. In 2009 and 2010, the championship expanded its presence with competitive rounds hosted in '''Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia'''—countries with burgeoning motorsports communities and strong fan engagement.<ref name=":0" />

For the 2011/2012 season, the championship continued its expansion by adding a new stop in '''Indonesia''', further solidifying its status as a premier drifting competition in the Asia-Pacific region. Formula DRIFT Asia not only elevated the professional standards of the sport across Asia but also served as a crucial platform for bridging Eastern and Western drifting cultures, fostering international collaboration, and nurturing the next generation of professional drivers.<ref name=":0">[https://web.archive.org/web/20110929203514/http://www.formuladriftasia.com/ Formula DRIFT 2011 ASIA Pro Championship Schedule] FD Asia web site</ref>
*Rd.1 {{flagicon|SIN}} [[Marina Bay Street Circuit]], [[Marina Bay, Singapore]] Season 2010
*Rd.2 {{flagicon|THA}} [[Bangkok Wonderworld]], [[Bangkok, Thailand]] Season 2010
*Rd.3 {{flagicon|MAS}} [[Dataran Merdeka]], [[Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia]].  Season 2010
The first Formula DRIFT Asia Champion was {{flagicon|MAS}} [[Tengku Djan Ley|Tengku Djan]].

====Exhibition events====
*{{flagicon|QAT}} Date TBD International Competition – [[Qatar Racing Club]]
*{{flagicon|UAE}} Date TBD International Competition – [[Yas Marina Circuit]]
*{{flagicon|PAN}} February 5, 2012, Demonstration – [[Figali Convention Center]]
*{{flagicon|}} May 27, 2012 International Competition – Location TBD
*{{flagicon|United States}} June 11, 2011, [[Formula Drift Ultimate Challenge]] at [[Texas Motor Speedway]], [[Fort Worth, Texas]]
*{{flagicon|UAE}} February 25, 2011, [[Yas Marina Circuit]], [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]]
*{{flagicon|PAN}} February 12, 2011, [[Figali Convention Center]], [[Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá]]
*{{flagicon|PAN}} January 17, 2010, [[Figali Convention Center]], [[Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá]]
*{{flagicon|PAN}} March 8, 2009, [[Figali Convention Center]], [[Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá]]
*{{flagicon|MEX}} August 23, 2008, [[Autódromo Monterrey]], [[Monterrey, Mexico]]
*{{flagicon|SIN}} April 27, 2008, [[Changi Air Show Grounds]], [[Singapore]]
*{{Flagicon|Taiwan}} January 18–19, 2025, [[ICC Tainan]], [[Tainan]], [[Taiwan]]<ref name=":24">{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Charlotte |date=2024-12-21 |title=US Formula Drift series to debut in Taiwan {{!}} Taiwan News {{!}} Dec. 21, 2024 10:47 |url=https://taiwannews.com.tw/news/5998902 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241229030509/https://taiwannews.com.tw/news/5998902 |archive-date=2024-12-29 |access-date=2024-12-29 |website=taiwannews.com.tw |language=en}}</ref>

== Regulations ==
Formula DRIFT has continued to refine its rulebook and technical regulations year to year in terms of car and competition regulations.

=== Car eligibility ===
Cars and their builds are constantly under review by the Formula DRIFT staff.  The rule book is revised every year to promote fair and exciting drifting.  Some cars and practices are written out of the rule book in order to keep a realistic and level playing field.  During the 2004 season, the [[SRT Viper#Viper Competition Coupe|Dodge Viper Competition Coupe]] was permitted to compete; subsequently it was ineligible in Formula DRIFT.

Although Formula DRIFT does not permit [[front-wheel drive]] cars, it does allow [[all-wheel drive]] cars to be converted to [[Automobile layout|rear wheel drive]], such as the [[Subaru WRX]] and [[Mitsubishi EVO]].  In the United States, the [[Scion tC]] is sold only in the FWD layout, but because it shares the same chassis as the AWD [[Toyota Avensis]] (sold only in the United Kingdom and Europe), it can be converted to a competition-ready RWD layout. This change sparked great debate between drifters in the series who felt that an original FWD vehicle should not be eligible due to the front cross member changes needed.

A trademark of Formula DRIFT competition cars is the very open engine rulebook.  Formula DRIFT allows engines from other manufacturers to be swapped into competition cars.  "Engine, transmission, ECU and/or final drive modifications are free, but only the rear wheels may propel the vehicle".  This results in a huge variety of engine/chassis combinations as well as huge power outputs commonly in excess of 850+ whp.  Vehicles wishing to compete for the Manufacturers Championship must use an engine from the same manufacturer as the chassis.  Engine swaps remain very common with older models but can be seen with new builds as well. [[Naturally aspirated engine|Naturally aspirated]] or [[Supercharger|supercharged]] Chevrolet V8 engines are often used because of their availability and lower operating costs.

Suspension modification is widely open to development as long as stock pickup locations are utilized.  Suspension tuning is a vital part of any successful Formula DRIFT team.

To keep cars in check Formula DRIFT institutes a maximum tire size based on the vehicles total weight.

Formula DRIFT cars are given fixed numbers for their cars and are not necessarily based on rankings.

=== Scoring and judging ===
Formula DRIFT uses its own scoring system that may differ from other drifting organizations. Often scoring systems for qualifying, [[tandem battles]], and [[Foul (sports)|penalties]] are different.

Qualifying – Formula DRIFT competitors are allowed two non-consecutive judged solo runs to post their highest possible score in order to compete. The top 32 drivers with the highest qualifying scores are entered in a [[competition bracket]] pairing the highest scoring drivers against the lowest scoring drivers.  1st v. 32nd, 2nd v. 31st, 3rd v. 30th, etc. The drivers are judged on line, speed, angle, and overall impact.  The judges can also make additional request at the drivers meeting for actions or techniques that will weigh in their decision making (ex; entry technique, racing line, proximity, etc.).  Formula DRIFT drivers are scored on a points-deduction system where every driver will start their judged run with a perfect score of 100 pts. For every mistake, points will be deducted. These points will vary between .25 point to the most severe mistakes 1.75.<ref name = FD />

Competition – The top 32 qualifying drivers are paired up in an [[elimination bracket]] pairing the highest scoring drivers against the lowest scoring drivers.  The biggest difference from qualifying is that now drivers face off [[head to head]] on the track in a [[tandem battle]].  The two cars run together side by side, each driver trying to show greater skill than the other.  The highest qualifying driver leads on the first run, then on the second run the lower qualifying driver leads. Drivers are judged on the same basic criteria as qualifying but an emphasis is put on the interaction between the two drivers competing head to head.  The lead driver will set the pace and driving line often trying to produce a gap between themselves and the following driver.  The following driver will try to stay on top of the lead driver as close as possible without making contact with their vehicle.  The goal is to mimic or "shadow" the lead drivers run while staying on their door throughout the run.  It is possible for either driver to win either run.  Often one driver will have a points advantage going into the second run.  Driver mistakes (ex. 2 wheels off course, spinning out, avoidable contact, etc.) can also cause them to be given an automatic zero.  The three-judge panel then will look at both runs and determine one of three outcomes; Driver 1 advances, Driver 2 advances, or if a winner can not be determined a "One More Time" will be called.  In the event of a "One More Time" the drivers will then complete a new pair of runs.  The drivers will face off again until a winner can be determined. The winner advance to the next bracket.

Competition Time Out – Drivers have a one-time option to utilize a "Competition Time Out" in order to attempt to fix their vehicle.  In the event that a driver or car can not come to the start line in time for their tandem run the other driver will be allowed to run a solo lap to advance.

Overtaking – Follow cars are permitted to overtake or pass in certain instances.  passes may only happen at inside clips, and can only be done so if the lead car is off line enough to allow the follow car to pass between them and the clip.  If a successful pass is made the lead car run is deemed a zero.

The current judges are [[Robbie Nishida]] (2023–), Brian Eggert (2012–), Chris Uhl (2020–). Kevin Wells is the Competition Director for the series.<ref name = FD>{{cite web|url=http://formulad.com/info.php?id=judginginfo|title=Judging Information |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070126130037/http://formulad.com/info.php?id=judginginfo |archive-date=2007-01-26}}</ref>

== Formula DRIFT Champions ==

=== United States ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Season
!Driver
!Car
|-
|[[2004 Formula D season|2004]]||{{flagicon|SWE}} [[Samuel Hübinette]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.formulad.com/2011/behind-the-scenes/two-time-formula-drift-champ-hubinette-to-field-two-car-dodge-team-in-2011/|title = Two-Time Formula DRIFT Champ Hübinette to Field Two-Car Dodge Team in 2011|date = 25 March 2011}}</ref>||[[Dodge Viper|Dodge Viper Competition Coupe]]
|-
|[[2005 Formula D season|2005]]||{{flagicon|NZL}} [[Rhys Millen]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.formulad.com/2009/fd-news/inside-line-video-of-rhys-millen-at-pikes-peak/|title = Inside Line Video of Rhys Millen at Pikes Peak|date = 28 July 2009}}</ref>||[[Pontiac GTO#Fifth generation|Pontiac GTO]]
|-
|[[2006 Formula D season|2006]]||{{flagicon|SWE}} [[Samuel Hübinette]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.drivingline.com/articles/the-evolution-of-samuel-hubinette/|title = The Evolution of Samuel Hübinette| date=14 December 2016 }}</ref>||[[Dodge Viper|Dodge Viper SRT-10]]
|-
|[[2007 Formula D season|2007]]||{{flagicon|United States}} [[Tanner Foust]]<ref name="news.formulad.com">{{Cite web|url=https://news.formulad.com/2008/behind-the-scenes/congrats-to-tanner-foust/|title = Congrats to TANNER FOUST|date = 12 October 2008}}</ref>||[[Nissan 350Z]]
|-
|[[2008 Formula D season|2008]]||{{flagicon|United States}} [[Tanner Foust]]<ref name="news.formulad.com"/>||[[Nissan 350Z]]
|-
|[[2009 Formula D season|2009]]||{{flagicon|United States}} [[Chris Forsberg]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.formulad.com/2009/fd-news/formula-drift-2009-champion-crowned/|title=Formula DRIFT 2009 Champion Crowned|date=20 October 2009}}</ref>||[[Nissan 350Z]]
|-
|[[2010 Formula D season|2010]]||{{flagicon|United States}} [[Vaughn Gittin Jr.]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.formulad.com/2010/press-releases/formula-drift-round-7-title-fight-results/|title = Formula DRIFT Round 7: Title Fight Results|date = 11 October 2010}}</ref>||[[Ford Mustang]]
|-
|[[2011 Formula D season|2011]]||{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Daijiro Yoshihara]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.formulad.com/2011/fd-news/formula-drift-round-7-title-fight-results-2/|title = Formula DRIFT Round 7: Title Fight Results|date = 9 October 2011}}</ref>||[[Nissan 240SX]]
|-
|[[2012 Formula D season|2012]]||{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Daigo Saito]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.formulad.com/2012/press-releases/daigo-saito-is-victorious-at-round-7-title-fight-and-is-crowned-the-2012-formula-drift-champion/|title = Daigo Saito is Victorious at Round 7: Title Fight and is Crowned the 2012 Formula DRIFT Champion|date = 14 October 2012}}</ref>||[[Lexus SC430]]
|-
|[[2013 Formula D season|2013]]||{{flagicon|United States}} [[Michael Essa]]<ref>[https://news.formulad.com/2013/fd-news/11891/ Round 7: Final Fight at Irwindale Speedway Results; Daigo Saito Takes the Event Victory and Michael Essa is Crowned Champion] Formula Drift 2013</ref>||[[BMW M3]]
|-
|[[2014 Formula D season|2014]]||{{flagicon|United States}} [[Chris Forsberg]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.formulad.com/2014/fd-news/formula-drift-round-7-final-fight-results/|title=Formula DRIFT Round 7: Final Fight Results|date=12 October 2014}}</ref>||[[Nissan 370Z]]
|-
|[[2015 Formula D season|2015]]||{{flagicon|NOR}} [[Fredric Aasbø]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.formulad.com/2015/behind-the-scenes/aasbo-scion-take-formula-drift-championship-in-irwindale/|title = Aasbo, Scion take Formula Drift Championship in Irwindale|date = 16 October 2015}}</ref>||[[Scion tC]]
|-
|[[2016 Formula D season|2016]]||{{flagicon|United States}} [[Chris Forsberg]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.formulad.com/2016/fd-news/the-oreilly-auto-parts-title-fight-sponsored-by-gumout-at-the-formula-drift-championship-presented-by-blackvue-dash-cameras-round-8-results/|title = The O'Reilly Auto Parts "Title Fight" sponsored by Gumout at the Formula DRIFT Championship presented by BlackVue Dash Cameras Round 8 Results|date = 9 October 2016}}</ref>||[[Nissan 370Z]]
|-
|[[2017 Formula D season|2017]]||{{flagicon|IRL}} [[James Deane (drift driver)|James Deane]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.formulad.com/2017/fd-news/formula-drift-round-8-oreilly-auto-parts-title-fight-results/|title = Formula DRIFT Round 8: O'Reilly Auto Parts "Title Fight" Results|date = 15 October 2017}}</ref>||[[Nissan Silvia|Nissan Silvia S15]]
|-
|[[2018 Formula D season|2018]]||{{flagicon|IRL}} [[James Deane (drift driver)|James Deane]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.formulad.com/standings/2018/pro|title = Formula DRIFT – 2018 Pro Standings}}</ref>||[[Nissan Silvia|Nissan Silvia S15]]
|-
|[[2019 Formula D season|2019]]||{{flagicon|IRL}} [[James Deane (drift driver)|James Deane]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.formulad.com/standings/2019/pro|title = Formula DRIFT – 2018 Pro Standings}}</ref>||[[Nissan Silvia|Nissan Silvia S15]]
|-
|[[2020 Formula D season|2020]]||{{flagicon|United States}} [[Vaughn Gittin Jr.]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.formulad.com/standings/2020/pro|title = Formula DRIFT – 2018 Pro Standings}}</ref>||[[Ford Mustang (sixth generation)|Ford Mustang RTR]]
|-
|[[2021 Formula D season|2021]]||{{flagicon|NOR}} [[Fredric Aasbø]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.formulad.com/standings/2021/pro|title = Formula DRIFT – 2021 Pro Standings}}</ref>||[[Toyota Supra (J29/DB)|Toyota Supra]]
|-
|[[2022 Formula D season|2022]]||{{flagicon|NOR}} [[Fredric Aasbø]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.formulad.com/standings/2022/pro|title = Formula DRIFT – 2022 Pro Standings}}</ref>||[[Toyota Supra (J29/DB)|Toyota Supra]]
|-
|[[2023 Formula Drift season|2023]]||{{flagicon|United States}} [[Chelsea DeNofa]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Formula DRIFT – 2023 PRO Standings |url=https://www.formulad.com/standings/2023/pro |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=www.formulad.com}}</ref>||[[Ford Mustang (seventh generation)|Ford Mustang RTR]]
|-
|[[2024 Formula Drift season|2024]]||{{flagicon|IRL}} [[James Deane (drift driver)|James Deane]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.formulad.com/standings/2018/pro|title = Formula DRIFT – 2018 Pro Standings}}</ref> ||[[Ford Mustang (seventh generation)|Ford Mustang RTR]]

|}

Note: {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Forsberg]] was the first driver to win 3 championships (2009, 2014 and 2016).
The second to win 3 championships was {{flagicon|IRL}} [[James Deane (drift driver)|James Deane]], and the third was {{flagicon|NOR}} [[Fredric Aasbø]] (2015, 2021, and 2022). Although he was the second to win 3 championships, Deane is the first and so far only Formula DRIFT driver who managed to win 3 championships in a row (2017, 2018 and 2019). Deane also became the first Formula DRIFT driver to win 4 championship titles (2017, 2018, 2019, and 2024).

=== Asia ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Season
!Driver
!Car
|-
|2009||{{flagicon|MYS}} [[Tengku Djan Ley|Tengku Djan]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.formuladriftasia.com/?page_id=209 |title=2009 : Formula Drift Asia &#124; Singapore &#124; Malaysia &#124; Thailand |website=www.formuladriftasia.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120103125645/http://www.formuladriftasia.com/?page_id=209 |archive-date=3 January 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>  || Bridgestone Malaysia [[Nissan Silvia#S15|Nissan S15]]
|-
|2010||{{flagicon|MYS}} [[Tengku Djan Ley|Tengku Djan]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.formuladriftasia.com/?page_id=207 |title=2010 : Formula Drift Asia &#124; Singapore &#124; Malaysia &#124; Thailand |website=www.formuladriftasia.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120106081348/http://www.formuladriftasia.com/?page_id=207 |archive-date=6 January 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> || Bridgestone Malaysia FXOpen [[Nissan Silvia#S15|Nissan S15]]
|-
|2011||{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Daigo Saito]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.formuladriftasia.com/?page_id=1513 |title=2011 : Formula Drift Asia &#124; Singapore &#124; Malaysia &#124; Thailand |website=www.formuladriftasia.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120103222401/http://www.formuladriftasia.com/?page_id=1513 |archive-date=3 January 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> || Achilles Radial [[Lexus IS|Toyota Altezza]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.formuladriftasia.com/?page_id=55 |title=DRIVERS : Formula Drift Asia &#124; Singapore &#124; Malaysia &#124; Thailand |website=www.formuladriftasia.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120103125256/http://www.formuladriftasia.com/?page_id=55 |archive-date=3 January 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
|2012||{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Daigo Saito]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://formuladriftasia.com/standings/2012.php |title=Formula DRIFT Asia &#124; Australia – Standings – 2012 |website=formuladriftasia.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715141619/http://formuladriftasia.com/standings/2012.php |archive-date=15 July 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> || Achilles Radial [[Lexus IS C]]
|-
|2013||{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Daigo Saito]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.formuladriftasia.com/standings/2013.php |title=Formula DRIFT Asia &#124; Australia – Standings – 2013 |website=www.formuladriftasia.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718173545/http://www.formuladriftasia.com/standings/2013.php |archive-date=18 July 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> || Achilles Radial [[Lexus IS C]]
|-
|2014||{{flagicon|NOR}} [[Fredric Aasbø]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://papadakisracing.com/pages/fredric-aasbo|title = Fredric Aasbo}}</ref> || RSR [[Toyota 86]]
|-
|2018||{{flagicon|NZL}} [["Mad" Mike Whiddett]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.redbull.com/nz-en/Mad-Mike-Whiddett-Formula-Drift-Japan-2018-champion | title=Mad Mike Whiddett: Formula Drift Japan 2018 champion | website=[[Red Bull]] }}</ref> || RedBull Racing [[Mazda RX-7]]
|-
|2019||{{flagicon|SCO}} [[Andrew Gray (drift driver)|Andrew Gray]]<ref>[https://formulad.jp/archive-2019/ Archive 2019]Formula Drift Japan {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118000537/https://formulad.jp/archive-2019/ |date=November 18, 2021 }}</ref> || Moty's [[Toyota Chaser]] (JZX100)
|-
|2020||{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kouichi Yamashita]]<ref>[https://formulad.jp/archive-2020/ Archive 2020]Formula Drift Japan {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118000536/https://formulad.jp/archive-2020/ |date=November 18, 2021 }}</ref> || Team WELD [[Toyota Mark II]] (JZX100)
|-
|2021||{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kouichi Yamashita]]<ref>[https://formulad.jp/standings/ Standings]Formula Drift Japan {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117235029/https://formulad.jp/standings/ |date=November 17, 2021 }}</ref> || Team WELD [[Toyota Mark II]] (JZX100)
|}

=== Japan ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Season
!Driver
!Car
|-
|2015||{{flagicon|SCO}} [[Andrew Gray (drift driver)|Andrew Gray]] || [[Toyota Chaser]] (JZX100)
|-
|2016||{{flagicon|SCO}} [[Andrew Gray (drift driver)|Andrew Gray]] || [[Toyota Chaser]] (JZX100)
|-
|2017||{{flagicon|SCO}} [[Andrew Gray (drift driver)|Andrew Gray]] || [[Toyota Chaser]] (JZX100)
|-
|2018||{{flagicon|NZL}} [["Mad" Mike Whiddett]] || [[Mazda RX-7]] (FD3S)
|-
|2019||{{flagicon|SCO}} [[Andrew Gray (drift driver)|Andrew Gray]] || [[Toyota Mark II]] (JZX100)
|-
|2020||{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kouichi Yamashita]] || [[Toyota Mark II]] (JZX100)
|-
|2021||{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kouichi Yamashita]] || [[Toyota Mark II]] (JZX100)
|-
|2022||{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Hokuto Matsuyama]] || [[Toyota GR86]] (ZN8)
|-
|2023||{{flagicon|JPN}} KANTA ([[Kanta Yanagi]]) || [[Toyota Chaser]] (JZX100)
|-
|2024||{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kouichi Yamashita]] || [[BMW M3]] (E92)
|}

===PROSPEC Champions===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Season
!Driver
!Car
|-
|2014 ||{{flagicon|United States}} Dan Savage<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://news.formulad.com/2014/fd-news/2014-formula-drift-banquet-awards/ | title=2014 Formula DRIFT Banquet Awards | date=15 October 2014 }}</ref> || Sikky / [[Achilles Radial|Achilles Tire]] [[Mazda RX-8]]
|-
|2015|| {{flagicon|PER}} [[Alex Heilbrunn]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.formulad.com/2015/behind-the-scenes/formula-drift-pro-2-final-irwindale-ca-oct-9-2015-by-amdrift-com/|title=Formula Drift Pro 2 Final – Irwindale, CA – Oct 9, 2015 By AMDrift.com|date=27 October 2015|accessdate=28 December 2023}}</ref> || MonsterBMW [[BMW M3]]
|-
|2016|| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Marc Landerville]]<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://news.formulad.com/2016/behind-the-scenes/formula-drift-pro2-round-4-at-wild-horse-pass-motorsports-park-and-pro2-championship-results/ | title=Formula DRIFT PRO2 Round 4 at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park and PRO2 Championship Results | date=3 October 2016 }}</ref> || Perry Performance [[Nissan 240SX]]
|-
|2017|| {{flagicon|United States}} Kevin Lawrence<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://news.formulad.com/2017/fd-news/formula-drift-pro-2-round-4-texas-results/ | title=Formula DRIFT PRO 2 Round 4 Texas Results | date=9 September 2017 }}</ref> || [[Enjuku Racing]] / [[Hankook Tire]] / [[BC Racing]] [[Nissan S14]]
|-
|2018|| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Travis Reeder]] <ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.formulad.com/standings/2018/pro2 | title=Formula DRIFT – 2018 Pro Standings }}</ref> || [[Nissan S13]]
|-
|2019|| {{flagicon|United States}} [[Trenton Beechum]]<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.formulad.com/standings/2019/pro2 | title=Formula DRIFT – 2018 Pro Standings }}</ref> || [[Clonex Racing]] [[Nexen Tire]] Motorsport [[Ford Mustang]]
|-
|2020|| {{flagicon|BLR}} [[Dmitriy Brutskiy]]<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.formulad.com/standings/2020/pro2 | title=Formula DRIFT – 2018 Pro Standings }}</ref> || [[Essa Autosport]] / Never Settle Drift [[BMW E46]]
|-
|2021|| {{flagicon|BLR}} [[Dmitriy Brutskiy]]<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.formulad.com/standings/2021/prospec | title=Formula DRIFT – 2021 PROSPEC Standings }}</ref> || [[Essa Autosport]] / Never Settle Drift [[BMW E46]]
|-
|2022
|{{flagicon|United States}} Robert Thorne<ref>{{Cite web |title=Formula DRIFT – 2022 PROSPEC Standings |url=https://www.formulad.com/standings/2022/pro2 |access-date=2023-04-14 |website=www.formulad.com}}</ref>
|ASM [[BMW 3 Series (E46)|BMW E46]]
|-
|2023
|{{flagicon|United States}} Ben Hobson<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.formulad.com/standings/2023/prospec | title=Formula DRIFT – 2023 PROSPEC Standings }}</ref> || [[Feal Suspension]] / [[Pedal Commander]] [[Nissan Silvia#S14|Nissan Silvia S14]]
|-
|2024
|{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Tommy Lemaire]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Formula DRIFT – 2024 PROSPEC Standings |url=https://www.formulad.com/standings/2024/prospec |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=www.formulad.com |language=en}}</ref>
|XPN [[Nissan Silvia#S14|Nissan Silvia S14]]
|}

==Honors==

===Rookie of the Year===
*2005 {{flagicon|United States}} Mike Peters – [[Chevrolet El Camino]]
*2006 {{flagicon|United States}} Bill Sherman – [[Nissan 240SX]]
*2007 {{flagicon|IRL}} [[Darren McNamara]] – [[Toyota AE86|Toyota Corolla Coupe GT]]/Nissan SR20
*2008 {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Michihiro Takatori]] – [[Nissan Skyline]] ER34
*2009 {{flagicon|IRL}} Eric O'Sullivan – [[Subaru Impreza WRX STI]]
*2010 {{flagicon|NOR}} [[Fredric Aasbø]] – [[Toyota Supra]] JZA80
*2011 {{flagicon|LTU}} [[Aurimas Bakchis|Aurimas "Odi" Bakchis]] – [[Nissan Silvia S14]]
*2012 {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Daigo Saito]] – [[Lexus SC430]]
*2013 {{flagicon|CAN}} Mats Baribeau – [[Toyota Mark II]]
*2014 {{flagicon|KOR}} Geoff Stoneback – [[Nissan Silvia S14]]
*2015 {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Masashi Yokoi]] – [[Nissan Silvia S15]]
*2016 {{flagicon|PER}} [[Alex Heilbrunn]] – [[BMW E46 M3]]
*2017 {{flagicon|POL}} [[Piotr Więcek|Piotr Wiecek]] – [[Nissan Silvia S15]]
*2018 {{flagicon|United States}} Dirk Stratton – [[Chevy Corvette]]
*2019 {{flagicon|United States}} Travis Reeder – [[Nissan 240SX]]
*2020 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Adam LZ]] – [[Nissan Silvia S15]]
*2021 {{flagicon|NOR}} [[Simen Olsen]] – [[Toyota GR Supra]]<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://news.formulad.com/2021/fd-news/series-news-aasbo-and-brutskiy-win-2021-formula-drift-pro-prospec-championships-at-thrilling-irwindale-finals/ | title=Series News: Aasbo and Brutskiy Win 2021 Formula Drift Pro & Prospec Championships at Thrilling Irwindale Finals | date=25 October 2021 }}</ref>
*2022 {{flagicon|United States}} Mike Power – [[Nissan Silvia S15]]
*2023 {{flagicon|United States}} Robert Thorne – [[BMW E46]]
*2024 {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Hiroya Minowa]] - [[Toyota GT86]]

===Most Improved Driver===
*2007 {{flagicon|United States}} Bill Sherman – [[Nissan 240SX]]
*2008 {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Stephan Verdier]] – [[Subaru Impreza WRX STI]]
*2009 {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Stephan Verdier]] – Cooper Tire [[Subaru Impreza WRX STi]]
*2010 {{flagicon|NZL}} [["Mad" Mike Whiddett|"Mad" Mike Whiddett]] – [[Mazda RX8]]
*2011 {{flagicon|United States}} Matt Powers – [[Nissan 240SX]]<ref name="speedhunters.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.driftuniversity.com/formula-drift-2011-awards/ |title=The 2011 Formula Drift Awards &#124; |access-date=2013-07-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130725061625/http://www.driftuniversity.com/formula-drift-2011-awards/ |archive-date=2013-07-25 }}</ref>
*2012 {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Robbie Nishida]] – [[Lexus SC300]]
*2013 {{flagicon|IRL}} [[Darren McNamara]] – [[Nissan Silvia S14]]
*2014 {{flagicon|IRL}} [[Dean Kearney|Dean "Karnage" Kearney]] – [[Dodge Neon]]
*2015 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Alec Hohnadell]] – [[Nissan Silvia S14]]
*2018 {{flagicon|United States}} Matt Field – [[Chevrolet Corvette (C6)|Chevy C6 Corvette]]
*2019 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Ryan Litteral]] – [[Nissan 350Z]]
*2020 {{flagicon|United States}} Taylor Hull – [[Cadillac ATS]]
*2021 {{flagicon|United States}} Matt Field – [[Chevrolet Corvette (C6)|Chevy C6 Corvette]]
*2022 {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Ken Gushi]] – [[Toyota 86|Toyota GR86]]
*2023 {{flagicon|Norway}} [[Simen Olsen]] – [[Nissan Silvia S15]]
*2024 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Adam LZ]] – [[BMW 2J E36]]

===Driver of the Year===
*2007 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Chris Forsberg]]
*2008 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Ryan Tuerck]]
*2009 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Chris Forsberg]]
*2013 {{flagicon|NOR}} [[Fredric Aasbø]]

===Hardest Charging Driver===
*2007 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Chris Forsberg]]
*2008 {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Robbie Nishida]]
*2010 {{flagicon|NOR}} [[Fredric Aasbø]]
*2011 {{flagicon|United States}} Matt Powers<ref name="speedhunters.com"/>
*2012 {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Daigo Saito]]
*2013 {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Robbie Nishida]]
*2014 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Chelsea DeNofa]]
*2017 {{flagicon|Dominican Republic}} [[Jhonnattan Castro]]
*2018 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Chelsea DeNofa]]
*2019 {{flagicon|POL}}  [[Piotr Więcek|Piotr Wiecek]]
*2020 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Chelsea DeNofa]]
*2021 {{flagicon|United States}} Matt Field

===Spirit of Drifting===
*2007 {{flagicon|KOR}} Joon Maeng
*2008 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Patrick Mordaunt]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.formulad.com/blog/2008/behind-the-scenes/formula-drift-awards-banquet/|title=Formula DRIFT Awards Banquet|date=13 October 2008}}</ref>
*2009 {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Taka Aono]]
*2011 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Walker Wilkerson]]<ref name="speedhunters.com"/>
*2012 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Danny George]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/blog/2012/10/15/2012-formula-drift-spirit-of-drifting-danny-george/|title=2012 Formula Drift Spirit of Drifting – Danny George|work=Breaking Drift News}}</ref>
*2013 {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Robbie Nishida]]
*2014 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Forrest Wang]]
*2015 {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Ken Gushi]]
*2018 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Michael Essa]]
*2019 {{flagicon|United States}} Pat Goodin
*2020 {{flagicon|United States}} Jeff Jones / [[Rome Charpentier]] (tie)
*2021 {{flagicon|United States}} Jeff Jones

===Best Drifting Style===
*2008 {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Daijiro Yoshihara]]
*2011 {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Daijiro Yoshihara]]<ref name="speedhunters.com"/>
*2012 {{flagicon|NOR}} [[Fredric Aasbø]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/blog/2012/10/15/2012-best-drifting-style-fredric-aasbo/|title=2012 Best Drifting Style – Fredric Aasbo|work=Breaking Drift News}}</ref>
*2013 {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Daigo Saito]]
*2018 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Forrest Wang]]
*2019 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Chelsea DeNofa]]
*2020 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Chris Forsberg|Chris "The Fors" Forsberg]]
*2021 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Chelsea DeNofa]]
*2022 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Chelsea DeNofa]]
*2023 {{flagicon|NOR}} [[Fredric Aasbø]]

=== Best Personal Style ===
*2011 {{flagicon|United States}} Matt Powers<ref name="speedhunters.com"/>
*2012 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Ryan Tuerck]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/blog/2012/10/15/2012-best-style-ryan-tuerck/|title=2012 Best Style – Ryan Tuerck|work=Breaking Drift News}}</ref>
*2013 {{flagicon|United States}} Matt Powers
*2014 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Ryan Tuerck]]

===Crew Member of the Year===
*2011 {{flagicon|JPN}} Mike Kojima<ref name="speedhunters.com"/>
*2012 {{flagicon|JPN}} Mike Kojima<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/blog/2012/10/15/2012-formula-drift-crew-member-of-the-year-mike-kojima/|title=2012 Formula Drift Crew Member of the Year – Mike Kojima|work=Breaking Drift News}}</ref>
*2014 {{flagicon|United States}} Brian Wilkerson
*2015 {{flagicon|United States}} Nathan Tasukon
*2018 {{flagicon|United States}} Stan Williams
*2019 {{flagicon|United States}} Jimmie Cadwell
*2020 {{flagicon|United States}} Jason Dixon
*2021 {{flagicon|United States}} Greg Leone

===Team Manager of the Year===
*2010 {{flagicon|United States}} Jonathon Bradford
*2011 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Chris Forsberg]]<ref name="speedhunters.com"/>
*2012 {{flagicon|GRE}} [[Stephan Papadakis]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/blog/2012/10/15/2012-team-manager-of-the-year-stephan-papadakis/|title=2012 Team Manager of the Year – Stephan Papadakis|work=Breaking Drift News}}</ref>
*2013 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Michael Essa]]
*2014 {{flagicon|GRE}} [[Stephan Papadakis]]
*2015 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Kenji Sumino]]
*2018 {{flagicon|GRE}} [[Stephan Papadakis]]
*2019 {{flagicon|GRE}} [[Stephan Papadakis]]
*2020 {{flagicon|GRE}} [[Stephan Papadakis]]
*2021 {{flagicon|GRE}} [[Stephan Papadakis]]
*2023 {{flagicon|GRE}} [[Stephan Papadakis]]
*2024 {{flagicon|United States}} Christina Jones

===Comeback of the Year===
*2011 {{flagicon|NZL}} [[Rhys Millen]]<ref name="speedhunters.com"/>
*2013 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Michael Essa]]
*2015 {{flagicon|IRL}} [[Dean Kearney]]
*2018 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Matt Coffman]]
*2019 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Ryan Tuerck]]
*2024 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Adam LZ]]

===Fan Favorite===
*2011 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Walker Wilkerson]]<ref name="speedhunters.com"/>
*2013 {{flagicon|NOR}} [[Fredric Aasbø]]
*2014 {{flagicon|NOR}} [[Fredric Aasbø]]
*2018 {{flagicon|IRL}} [[James Deane (drift driver)|James Deane]]
*2019 {{flagicon|United States}} Matt Field
*2020 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Adam LZ]]
*2021 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Chelsea DeNofa]]
*2022 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Adam LZ]]
*2023 {{flagicon|United States}} [[Adam LZ]]

== Drivers list ==
{{section update|date=July 2025}}
=== 2024 ===
==== PRO ====
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible sortable"
|-
! Driver Name
! Team Name
! Car Number
! Rank
! Points
! Country
! Car
!Tires
! Rookie
|-
| [[Adam LZ]]
| LZMFG
| 5
| 3
| 100
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| BMW E36
|{{GT Radial}} <br> [[GT Radial]]
|
|-
| Alec Robbins
| Alec Robbins Racing
| 35
| 23
| 238
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| Nissan 350Z
|{{Kenda}} <br> [[Kenda Rubber Industrial Company|Kenda]]
|
|-
| [[Aurimas Bakchis]]
| Bakchis Motorsports
| 723
| 2
| 548
| {{flagicon|LIT}} Lithuania
| Nissan Silvia S15
|{{GT Radial}} <br> [[GT Radial]]
|
|-
| Branden Sorensen
| Sorensen Motorsports
| 513
| 10
| 364
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| BMW E46
|{{Nitto}} <br> [[Nitto Tire|Nitto]]
|
|-
| [[Chris Forsberg]]
| Forsberg Racing
| 64
| 13
| 350
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| Nissan Z
|{{GT Radial}} <br> [[GT Radial]]
|
|-
| Daniel Stuke
| Mspek Performance
| 527
| 24
| 224
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| Nissan Silvia S15
|{{Vitour}} <br> [[Vitour]]
|
|-
| [[Dean Kearney]]
| [[Team Karnage]]
| 43
| 39
| 28
| {{flagicon|IRL}} Ireland
| Dodge Viper
|{{Kumho}} <br> [[Kumho Tire|Kumho]]
|
|-
| [[Diego Higa]]
| Diego Higa Racing Team
| 169
| 25
| 224
| {{flagicon|BRA}} Brazil
| Toyota GT86
|{{GT Radial}} <br> [[GT Radial]]
|
|-
| Dylan Hughes
| Team DHR
| 129
| 9
| 378
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| BMW E46
|{{GT Radial}} <br> [[GT Radial]]
|
|-
| [[Forrest Wang]]
| Get Nuts Lab
| 808
| 35
| 112
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| Nissan S15
|{{Vitour}} <br> [[Vitour]]
|
|-
| [[Fredric Aasbo]]
| [[Papadakis Racing]]
| 151
| 3
| 520
| {{flagicon|NOR}} Norway
| Toyota GR Supra
|{{Nitto}} <br> [[Nitto Tire|Nitto]]
|
|-
| [[James Deane (drift driver)|James Deane]]
| [[RTR Motorsports]]
| 130
| 1
| 666
| {{flagicon|IRL}} Ireland
| Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5 FD
|{{Nitto}} <br> [[Nitto Tire|Nitto]]
|
|-
| Jeff Jones
| Jeff Jones Racing
| 818
| 12
| 350
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| Nissan 370Z
|{{Kumho}} <br> [[Kumho Tire|Kumho]]
|
|-
| [[Jhonnattan Castro]]
| [[Papadakis Racing]]
| 17
| 19
| 280
| {{flagicon|DOM}} Dominican Republic
| Toyota GR86
|{{Kenda}} <br> [[Kenda Rubber Industrial Company|Kenda]]
|
|-
| [[Joao Barion]]
| Five Bar Motorsports
| 357
| 37
| 98
| {{flagicon|BRA}} Brazil
| Chevrolet Corvette C7
|{{Kenda}} <br> [[Kenda Rubber Industrial Company|Kenda]]
|
|-
| Jonathan Hurst
| Cash Racing
| 16
| 15
| 322
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| Cadillac XLR
|{{Kenda}} <br> [[Kenda Rubber Industrial Company|Kenda]]
|
|-
| [[Kazuya Taguchi]]
| [[Jerry Yang Racing]]
| 123
| 18
| 294
| {{flagicon|JAP}} Japan
| Toyota GT86
|{{GT Radial}} <br> [[GT Radial]]
|
|-
| [[Ken Gushi]]
| Three's Racing
| 21
| 14
| 336
| {{flagicon|JAP}} Japan
| Toyota GR86
|{{Kenda}} <br> [[Kenda Rubber Industrial Company|Kenda]]
|
|-
| [[Kyle Mohan]]
| Kyle Mohan Racing
| 99
| 30
| 182
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| Mazda RX8
|{{Vitour}} <br> [[Vitour]]
|
|-
| Matt Field
| Drift Cave
| 777
| 7
| 392
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| Chevrolet Corvette C6
|{{GT Radial}} <br> [[GT Radial]]
|
|-
| Mike Power
| Power Racing
| 919
| 36
| 112
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| Nissan Silvia S15
|{{Nexen}} <br> [[Nexen Tire|Nexen]]
|
|-
| [[Nick Noback]]
| Noback Racing
| 54
| 21
| 280
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| BMW E46
|{{Kenda}} <br> [[Kenda Rubber Industrial Company|Kenda]]
|
|-
| [[Rome Charpentier]]
| Garagistic Racing
| 171
| 17
| 308
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| BMW E82
|{{Vitour}} <br> [[Vitour]]
|
|-
| Robert Thorne
| ASM
| 8
| 26
| 210
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| BMW E46
|{{GT Radial}} <br> [[GT Radial]]
|
|-
| [[Ryan Litteral]]
| Ryan Litteral Racing
| 909
| 27
| 196
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| Nissan Silvia S15
|{{Kenda}} <br> [[Kenda Rubber Industrial Company|Kenda]]
|
|-
| [[Ryan Tuerck]]
| [[Papadakis Racing]]
| 411
| 6
| 394
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| Toyota GR Corolla
|{{Nitto}} <br> [[Nitto Tire|Nitto]]
|
|-
| [[Simen Olsen]]
| Feal Suspension Race Team
| 707
| 11
| 364
| {{flagicon|NOR}} Norway
| Nissan Silvia S14
|{{GT Radial}} <br> [[GT Radial]]
|
|-
| Taylor Hull
| Outlaw Garage
| 82
| 20
| 280
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| Chevrolet Corvette C6
|{{Kenda}} <br> [[Kenda Rubber Industrial Company|Kenda]]
|
|-
| Trenton Beechum
| Beechum Racing
| 999
| 16
| 322
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| BMW E46
|{{Nexen}} <br> [[Nexen Tire|Nexen]]
|
|-
| [[Vaughn Gittin Jr.]]
| [[RTR Motorsports]]
| 25
| 38
| 56
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5 FD
|{{Nitto}} <br> [[Nitto Tire|Nitto]]
|
|-
| [[Hiroya Minowa]]
| [[Jerry Yang Racing]]
| 168
| 4
| 448
| {{flagicon|JAP}} Japan
| Toyota GT86
|{{GT Radial}} <br> [[GT Radial]]
|{{color box|yellow|RY|border=silver}} 
|-
| [[Conor Shanahan]]
| Shanahan 79 / Garagistic Racing
| 79
| 8
| 380
| {{flagicon|IRL}} Ireland
| BMW E36
|{{Vitour}} <br> [[Vitour]]
|
|-
| [[Dan Burkett]]
| RAD Industries
| 34
| 22
| 266
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| Toyota Supra MKIV
|{{GT Radial}} <br> [[GT Radial]]
|
|-
| [[Federico Sceriffo]]
| DRIFTING DEPARTMENT 17
| 117
| 28
| 182
| {{flagicon|ITA}} Italy
| Ferrari 599 GTB
|{{Nexen}} <br> [[Nexen Tire|Nexen]]
|
|-
| [[Andy Hateley]]
| Hateley Motorsports
| 98
| 29
| 182
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| BMW E46
| {{Kumho}} <br> [[Kumho Tire|Kumho]]
|{{color box|yellow|RY|border=silver}} 
|-
| [[Dmitry Brutskiy]]
| Team Never Settle
| 85
| 31
| 168
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States <br> {{flagicon|BLR}} (Belarus)
| BMW E46
|{{Vitour}} <br> [[Vitour]]
|{{color box|yellow|RY|border=silver}} 
|-
| Derek Madison
| Team Infamous
| 27
| 32
| 168
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| Nissan S14
|{{Kenda}} <br> [[Kenda Rubber Industrial Company|Kenda]]
|{{color box|yellow|RY|border=silver}} 
|-
| Rudy Hansen
| Team Hansen Drifting
| 119
| 33
| 154
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| Nissan S13
|{{GT Radial}} <br> [[GT Radial]]
|{{color box|yellow|RY|border=silver}} 
|-
| Ben Hobson
| [[RTR Motorsports]]
| 213
| 34
| 126
| {{flagicon|USA}} United States
| Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5 FD
|{{Nitto}} <br> [[Nitto Tire|Nitto]]
|{{color box|yellow|RY|border=silver}} 
|}

== Tires – FD USA ==
A total of 17 tire manufacturers have sponsored drivers over the history of Formula DRIFT (USA) competition.
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
|'''Tire Brand'''
|'''Years active'''
|-
| {{flagicon|IDN}} [[Achilles Radial|Achilles]]
|(?) – 2020
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[BF Goodrich]]
|(?)
|-
| {{flagicon|JAP}} [[Bridgestone]]
|(?)
|-
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Cooper Tires|Cooper]]
|(?)
|-
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Dunlop Tyres|Dunlop]]
|(?)
|-
| {{flagicon|JAP}} [[Falken Tire|Falken]]
|(?) – 2022
|-
| {{flagicon|TPE}} [[Federal Tire|Federal]]
|2020–2022
|-
| {{flagicon|SIN}} [[GT Radial]]
|2020 – Present (2024)
|-
| {{flagicon|KOR}} [[Hankook]]
|(?)
|-
| {{flagicon|TPE}} [[Kenda Rubber Industrial Company|Kenda]]
|(?)-(?), 2023 – Present (2024)
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| {{flagicon|KOR}} [[Kumho Tire|Kumho]]
|2024 – (?)
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| {{flagicon|TPE}} [[Maxxis]]
|(?)
|-
| {{flagicon|KOR}} [[Nexen Tire|Nexen]]
|(?) – Present (2024)
|-
| {{flagicon|JAP}} [[Nitto Tire|Nitto]]
|(?) – Present (2024)
|-
| {{flagicon|JAP}} [[Toyo Tires|Toyo]]
|(?)
|-
| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Vitour]]
|2023–Present (2024)
|-
| {{flagicon|JAP}} [[Yokohama Rubber Company|Yokohama]]
|(?)
|}

== Formula Drift television coverage ==
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Former ''Fox Soccer United States'' host Brandon Johnson hosted the ''Formula D'' show for [[G4 (American TV network)|G4]] in 2006. Rossi Morreale was the show's host in 2005. Johnson was joined by ''Attack of the Show'' co-host [[Olivia Munn]] who covered the pits and drivers during the events and drifting expert [[Adam Matthews (racing driver)|Adam Matthews]] who provided commentary and insight on the tandem battles. G4 aired each round on a tape-delayed basis.  Jarod DeAnda is the [[public address]] announcer at each event, earning him the moniker, "The Voice of Formula D." In 2005, G4 used DeAnda's event commentary track, but for 2006, used Johnson and Matthews calling each battle like a typical [[play-by-play]]/[[color commentator]] combination. Johnson and Matthews were on-site for each event, but it sounded as if they had taped their commentary after the event had already taken place. This practice is not uncommon in the motorsports business in post-production.

In the 2005 season, there were two people working the pits — driver interviewer Mayleen Ramey, who was a roving reporter for the half-hour episodes, and a second anchor, who patrolled around the car show at each event. In 2005, G4 used three reporters for this job. From the round in Wall to the round in Houston, actor [[Emeka Nnadi (actor)|Emeka Nnadi]] held the job. At the Infineon round, ''[[Attack of the Show!]]'' co-host [[Kevin Pereira]] took the duties, while ''Street Fury'' host [[Big C (TV personality)|Big C]] finished things out in Chicago and Irwindale. Also, G4 showed half-hour episodes in-between rounds, most of which focused on the network having its own [[drift car]] built from scratch, with other segments focusing on the aspects of drifting. One of the first half-hour episodes in 2005 had one Formula D competitor, [[Chris Forsberg]] go to Japan, and meet up with another competitor, [[Daijiro Yoshihara]], to explore the country and get more perspective on the birth of drifting. Episodes that featured event coverage lasted an hour and a half, and featured the top 16 tandem rounds, including those that needed to be run again, because the judges deemed them too close to call. These episodes aired the night after the next round in the series had already taken place.

In 2006, however, coverage was dramatically different. The half-hour episodes were gone, event coverage was reduced to an hour, and their scheduling was quite random. The Long Beach and Atlanta rounds premiered on June 18, with the Chicago round airing on July 2, and the Sonoma round airing a week after it took place. During the Sonoma round, G4 noted that the Seattle round would premiere on September 10, but that date was changed to October 8, with the last two rounds (Wall and Irwindale) airing every other week afterward. These episodes featured more interviews and driver profiles, many of which would've been placed in a half-hour show last year, and many of the tandem battles have been cut out, and any battle that needed to be run again did not have its second run shown. This led to some criticism from those in the drifting community, including fans and some Formula D drivers.

At the 2006 [[SEMA (association)|SEMA Show]] in [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], Formula D co-founders [[Jim Liaw]] and [[Ryan Sage]] announced that the series would have a new television partner in 2007. That partner was [[ESPN2]]. Each round began airing in a one-hour block on November 15 with the Long Beach round. All subsequent airings were supposed to be every Thursday afterward, but beginning with the Evergreen Speedway round on December 5, the air dates for new rounds switched to Wednesday.

The ESPN deal lasted just one season. [[Speed (TV channel)|SPEED Channel]] aired all rounds of the 2008 Formula D season, as well as the World Championship, scheduled for after the Irwindale round. Events aired on Sundays, beginning with the Long Beach round on October 26; all airings began at 4 PM Eastern.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://formulad.com/news/speed-press-release.html|title=Formula DRIFT – 404|accessdate=28 December 2023}}</ref>

For 2010, Formula Drift announced a comprehensive race programming schedule with the sports network then known as [[NBCSN|Versus]] (ironically co-owned with G4 by [[Comcast]]). The seven-stop Formula DRIFT Championship Series programs aired over fourteen Sundays during the 2 PM (EST) / 11 AM (PST) time slot beginning Sunday, August 30. Each episode showcased all the on- and off-track action as the world's top drift drivers battle for the coveted title of Formula DRIFT Champion. The first episode, aired on August 30, will feature a comprehensive overview of the sport and drivers. Each episode re-aired the week following the initial airing.<ref name="2010 Versus package">[http://www.formulad.com/blog/2009/behind-the-scenes/formula-drift-announces-massive-tv-deal-with-versus/ 2010 Versus package], additional text.</ref> Coverage was slated to remain the same for the 2011 season.

In 2012, as a result of [[NBCUniversal]]'s acquisition by Comcast, Comcast's sports channels were combined under the [[NBC Sports]] division, in an arrangement known as the NBC Sports Group; this resulted in Versus being re-launched as the [[NBC Sports Network]] on January 2, 2012.

Formula D coverage moved to [[CBS Sports Network]] for the 2015 season.

==Internet Coverage==
In 2010 Formula D joined forces with [[Justin TV|Justin.tv]] to bring a live stream of all 7 events.  All rounds were broadcast via [[Justin.tv]] complete with practices and all rounds of competition were included.  During the 2010 season over 1,000,000 viewers tuned in to watch the live action unfold over the 7 Pro Championship events.

2013 Formula D partnered with [http://livestream.com/formuladrift Livestream] for the domestic series.

2014 Formula D partnered with [http://www.dailymotion.com/us Daily Motion] for its live stream.

Formula D now broadcasts online at [http://www.formulad.com/live Formula Drift Live] and on [https://www.motortrendondemand.com Motor Trend On Demand].

==Print Coverage==
At the 2010 [[SEMA (association)|SEMA]] show, FD co-founder Jim Liaw announced the Formula Drift would begin the quarterly publication of a Formula Drift's magazine in 2011.  The publication will be handled by [https://web.archive.org/web/20100207194924/http://www.haymarket.com/home.aspx Haymarket Media Group].

== See also ==

* [[D1 Grand Prix]]
* [[Drift Allstars]]
* [[British Drift Championship]]
* {{ill|Russian Drift Series|ru|Российская дрифт серия}}
* {{ill|Drift Masters European Championship|ru}}

== References ==
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== External links ==
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* {{Official website|http://www.formulad.com/|Formula D's official website}}
*[http://www.wreckedmagazine.com Wrecked Magazine – Drifting's home in the United States]
*[http://www.driftlive.com DriftLive.com – Unofficial Formula D Coverage]

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