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Home » Events » Formula D heats up on the East Coast

Formula D heats up on the East Coast

Anyone’s Game

By Sam Du, Photography by Kyle McManus
Super Street, October, 2012
 
Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Cover

Time flies too friggin’ fast! At the time of writing this, Formula D has just finished its fourth round but you’re probably reading this magazine in late September or early October. What’s that mean? The finals are just around the corner! So while our report might be old news, here’s a quick recap of rounds three and four.

Round 3: Palm Beach International Raceway — Palm Beach, FL

Daigo Saito wins! Hate to say it but…we told you so! The Asian sensation from Japan has finally claimed his first US victory. Although he’s a rookie here in the States, he’s far from it back home having won D1GP and an FD Asia championship before. He continues to make his name heard as he defeated Conrad Grunewald and Chris Forsberg to take the Florida event.

Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Daigo Drift

Round 4: Wall Speedway – Wall, NJ

Just a few weeks later, FD headed to Jersey for the next battle. Having a silent season so far, Vaughn Gittin Jr overcomes adversity and reaches the podium for the first time this year. The 2010 overall champ has been looking to come back after a disappointing 2011 season—this round might be his turning point.

What’s Next?
Now more than halfway through the season, the championship is still anyone’s game but the top three look like this:

  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Gittin Drift
  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Daigo Saito
    Showing his thanks for the warm welcome into FD, Daigo Saito.
  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Drifting

1. Justin Pawlak. Still looking for his first championship, he finished fourth in Florida and was knocked out in the top 8 in Jersey. However, last year’s overall runner-up continues to perform consistently and is the favorite going into the final rounds.

2. Daigo Saito. If you don’t know his name, now you know! Daigo’s first season here is proving to be a thriller, holding second place overall going into round five. And who can hate on his 1000+hp Lexus SC430?

3. Dai Yoshihara. The reigning champ is still looking good. While he hasn’t finished first yet this year, he’s been on the podium three out of four times. Repeat champ anyone?

The last 3 events are back on the West Coast in Washington State, Vegas and the finals in Irwindale. Who’s ready?

  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Chelsea Denofa
    FD rookie Chelsea DeNofa in the BMW E36 giving the Euro fans something to cheer for.
  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Gittin Jr
    Gittin’s back on the podium!
  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Forsburg
  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Burnout
  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Nexen Tire Girl
  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Crowd
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  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Cover
  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Daigo Drift
  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Gittin Drift
  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Daigo Saito
  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Drifting
  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Chelsea Denofa
  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Gittin Jr
  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Forsburg
  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Burnout
  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Nexen Tire Girl
  • Formula Drift Heats Up East Coast Crowd
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