FORMULA DRIFT // ROUND 1: STREETS OF LONG BEACH

Last weekend, Formula DRIFT held their first round of competition on the streets of Long Beach. The event, which drew a huge crowd of spectators, also featured the debut of the new Miss Formula DRIFT, Melyssa Grace, as well as the One of One Car Show produced by Fatlace.

Collecting his frist victory of the season, Vaughn Gittin Jr., at the wheel of his 2010 Monster Energy Ford Mustang, now has an early lead in the Pro Championship Standings. Finishing second was Rhys Millen in the Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe, followed by two-time Formula DRIFT Champion, Tanner Foust, in the Rockstar Energy Scion TC.

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Formula DRIFT Professional Championship 2010 Point Standings:

1. Gittin, Vaughn Monster Energy / Falken Tire Ford Mustang 108 Points
2. Millen, Rhys RMR / Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe 100 Points
3. Foust, Tanner Rockstar Energy Scion TC 82 Points
4. Aasbo, Fredric Japan Auto / FSR Toyota Supra 72 Points
5. Tuerck, Ryan Mobil 1 / Maxxis Tire / Gardella Racing Pontiac Solstice 65 Points
6. Hubinette, Samuel SHR-Dodge / BF Goodrich Dodge Challenger 64 Points
7. Mordaunt, Patrick Brian Crower / PM Racing Nissan 350Z 62 Points
8. Deane, James Falken Tire Nissan S15 61.50 Points
9. McNamara, Darren Falken Tire Saturn Sky 60 Points
10. Forsberg, Chris NOS Energy Drink / CFR Nissan 350Z 56 Points
11. Miki, Ryuji APEXi / Hankook Tire Mazda RX-7 56 Points
12. Yoshihara, Daijiro America's Tire / Falken Tire Nissan S13 56 Points
13. Brakohiapa, Tony Cooper Tire / Sam's Autoboy Ford Mustang 54.50 Points
14. Verdier, Stephan Royal Purple / Crawford Performace / Cooper / Subaru STI 54.50 Points
15. Wang, Forrest BF Goodrich / K&N Infiniti G35 54.50 Points
16. Takatori, Michihiro BF Goodrich / Exedy Nissan S15 54.25 Points

Round 1: Streets of Long Beach Event Results:

1. Gittin, Vaughn Monster Energy / Falken Tire Ford Mustang 1st Place
2. Millen, Rhys RMR / Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2nd Place
3. Foust, Tanner Rockstar Energy Scion TC 3rd Place

Photo: Larry Chen
Editorial: Justin W. Coffey
Info: Formula DRIFT