Formula Drift Round 4 2015: The Gauntlet Results

Formula Drift Round 4 2015: The Gauntlet Results

Photos by Larry Chen


Formula DRIFT Round 4 The Gauntlet Results; Fredric Aasbo is Victorious.

Formula DRIFT presented by GoPro returned to Wall Speedway in Wall Township, New Jersey for Round 4: The Gauntlet. Fredric Aasbo in the Rockstar Energy Drink / Hankook Scion tC takes the victory and moves into third place in the standings.

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Round 4: The Gauntlet saw challenging conditions due to the inclement weather. The varying dry and wet conditions on the track, through the event, created an additional element that the drivers had to overcome in order to advance through the rounds of competition. The action was competitive with many close battles. 300,000 fans tuned in through the event weekend on the Driftstream.

"?As we approach the halfway point of the season we are in the tightest race for the championship with only 7 points separating the top three drivers,? said Jim Liaw," President of Formula DRIFT. "?With only three events remaining in the season, the championship is still up for grabs. We expect the championship to come down to the wire in one of the most exciting seasons to date.?"

The semi-finals saw Ryan Tuerck in the Retaks / Maxxis / Nameless Performance Scion FR-S battle it out against Dean Kearney in the Oracle Lighting / Achilles Motorsports Dodge Viper. Kearney edged out Tuerck to advance to the Finals. Fredric Aasbo faced off against Masashi Yokoi and after a close battle, Aasbo took the victory to face Kearney. Consistency in the wet condition proved to be the deciding factor for Aasbo as he was able to take his second consecutive victory at Wall Speedway moving into third place in the chase for the championship only 7 points behind the leader. Tuerck with his third place finish rises to the top of the standings by a mere point over Aurimas Bakchis in second place. 

"?What an amazing win! We are back in the hunt for the championship and I couldn'?t be happier,"? said Fredric Aasbo, winner of Round 4: The Gauntlet. ?"Big thanks to Rockstar Energy Drink, Scion Racing, and of course Hankook Tire on their home turf. I think we were able to prove our extreme prowess in the rain.?"

The 2015 Formula DRIFT season will continue to Round 5: Throwdown on July 24-25, 2015 at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, WA. For more information visit: www.formuladrift.com and find Formula DRIFT on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Tune into Formula DRIFT on CBS Sports and check your local listings for airtimes.

Round 4: The Gauntlet Event Results

1. Aasbo, Fredric Rockstar Energy Drink / Hankook Scion tC Winner

2. Kearney, Dean Oracle Lighting / Achilles Motorsports Dodge Viper 2nd Place

3. Tuerck, Ryan Ryan Tuerck Racing / Retaks / Maxxis Scion FR-S 3rd Place

4. Yokoi, Masashi D-Max Nissan S15 4th Place

5. Gushi, Ken GReddy Racing / Hankook Tire Scion Racing FR-S 5th Place

6. Denofa, Chelsea BC Racing Chelsea / DeNofa Motorsports / GT Radial BMW 6th Place

7. Bakchis, Aurimas Feal Suspension / ARK Performance / Nitto Nissan 240SX 7th Place

8. Wang, Forrest Get Nuts Lab Nissan S15 8th Place

9. Pawlak, Justin Roush Performance / Car Crafters Ford Mustang 9th Place

10. Goodin, Pat Enjuku Racing / Falken Tire Nissan S13 10th Place

11. Moen, Kenny Bridges Racing / Achilles / Gatebil Nissan S14 11th Place

12. Forsberg, Chris NOS Energy Drink / Hankook Tire Nissan 370Z 12th Place

13. Mordaunt, Pat DriftPaddock.com / Falken Tire Nissan 350Z 13th Place

14. Castro, Jhonnattan E3 / Hankook / Progreso Nissan 370Z 14th Place

15. Field, Matt CX Racing / Yokohama Nissan S14 15th Place

16. Saito, Daigo Achilles Radial Nissan GT-R 16th Place

2015 Formula DRIFT Championship Presented by GoPro Top 3 Standings After Four Rounds

1. Tuerck, Ryan Ryan Tuerck Racing / Retaks / Maxxis Scion FR-S 275.00 Points

2. Aurimas ?Odi? Bakchis Feal Suspension / ARK Performance / Nitto Nissan 240SX 274.00 Points

3. Aasbo, Fredric Rockstar Energy Drink / Hankook Scion tC 268.00 Points

Manufacturers Championship Standings After Four Rounds

1. Scion 644.00 Points

2. Nissan 331.00 Points

3. Ford 290.00 Points

4. Chevrolet 215.00 Points

5. Dodge 152.00 Points

6. Mazda 143.00 Points

7. Infiniti 140.00 Points

8. Toyota 105.00 Points

9. BMW 104.00 Points

Tire Championship Standings After Four Rounds

1. Hankook 610.00 Points

2. Nitto 432.00 Points

3. Achilles 390.00 Points

4. Maxxis 360.00 Points

4. Yokohama 360.00 Points

6. Falken 351.00 Points

7. GT Radial 213.00 Points

ABOUT FORMULA DRIFT
In its twelfth season, 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 each driver's driving ability and vehicle control. Formula DRIFT provides a forum for professional drifters to compete nationwide for the coveted Formula DRIFT Championship crown. As the first official series in North America, Formula DRIFT has taken competitive motorsports to the extreme, attracting fans and car enthusiasts from all walks of life and establishes itself as the world-wide leader for the Sport. For a competition schedule and ticket information, visit: www.formuladrift.com.

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