Formula DRIFT 2010 Round 4: Throwdown Results - <img src=http://www.maxxtuningmag.com/main/images/logo.png>

“The drifting fans in the Pacific Northwest prove to be some of the most diehard and enthusiastic in the nation," said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “The drifting market is thriving in the area as was evident by the increased attendance from last season, despite two major sporting events occurring simultaneously.”

Round 4: Throwdown brought exciting drifting action back to the Pacific Northwest with Tanner Foust in the Rockstar Energy Scion TC taking his first victory of the season moving him into second place overall in the Pro Championship standings. Foust also takes the lead in the second event of the Tires.com Triple Crown with the win. The final battle paired Foust with Ryan Tuerck in the Mobil 1 / Maxxis Tires Pontiac Solstice, Tuerck crashed into the wall coming off the banking on the second run giving Foust the victory. The consolation run showcased Darren McNamara in the Falken Tire Saturn Sky against Michihiro Takatori piloting the Drift Emporium / BF Goodrich Nissan S13. McNamara edged out Takatori to take third place.

“This was an epic event and took a lot of work to get this victory,” said Tanner Foust, winner of Round 4: Throwdown. “After running multiple “One More Time” battles we almost ran out of Hankook tires, but to advance against competitors that put on such clean tandem battles mads this victory even more sweet.”

The competition heats up as the season is halfway complete. Less than 50 points separate the top 4 drivers and the championship is still up for grabs. Vaughn Gittin retains the overall lead heading into Round 5: After Dark next month. The season continues on August 20-21, 2010 for Round 5: After Dark at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Tickets are available on-line. For more information and details visit the Formula DRIFT website at: www.formuladrift.com

Formula DRIFT Professional Championship 2010 Point Standings
1. Gittin, Vaughn	Monster Energy / Falken Tire Ford Mustang	357 Points
2. Foust, Tanner	Rockstar Energy Scion TC	331 Points
3. Yoshihara, Daijiro	Discount Tire / Falken Tire Nissan S13	326 Points
4. Tuerck, Ryan	Mobil 1 / Maxxis Tire / Gardella Racing Pontiac Solstice	305 Points
5. McNamara, Darren	Falken Tire Saturn Sky	286 Points
6. Forsberg, Chris	NOS Energy Drink / CFR Nissan 350Z	266 Points
7. Millen, Rhys	RMR / Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe	237.50 Points
8. Hubinette, Samuel	SHR-Dodge / BF Goodrich Dodge Challenger	231 Points
9. Takatori, Michihiro	BF Goodrich / Exedy Nissan S13	212.50 Points
10. Pawlak, Justin	Ford Racing / Falken Tire Ford Mustang	211.50 Points
11. Gushi, Ken	Scion Racing / RS*R Scion TC	203.50 Points
12. McQuarrie, Tyler	Falken Tire Nissan 350Z	171.50 Points
13. Ng, Charles	Charles Ng Racing Mazda RX-7	166.50 Points
14. Petty, Ross	Falken Tire / Garage Boso Nissan S15	161.50 Points
15. Verdier, Stephan	Royal Purple / Crawford Performance Subaru STI	160 Points
16. Wang, Forest	BF Goodrich / Drift Emporium Infiniti G35	157.50 Points
Round 4: Throwdown Event Results
1. Foust, Tanner	Rockstar Energy Scion TC	1st Place
2. Tuerck, Ryan	Mobil 1 / Maxxis Tire / Gardella Racing Pontiac Solstice	2nd Place
3. McNamara, Darren	Falken Tire Saturn Sky	3rd Place
Tires.com Triple Crown - Event 2 of 3
1. Foust, Tanner	Rockstar Energy Scion TC	169 Points
2. Tuerck, Ryan	Mobil 1 / Maxxis Tire / Gardella Racing Pontiac Solstice	167 Points
3. Yoshihara, Daijiro	Discount Tire / Falken Tire Nissan S13	162 Points