Hankook driver Tanner Foust chalked up yet another Formula Drift
podium finish in his Scion tC at the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma,
Calif.
Coming in third at last weekend's event, which featured speeds
exceeding 90 mph, it was the fourth podium appearance for the
team in six rounds of competition this season. With just one
more round remaining in the 2010 championship, Foust sits in
third place overall.
Working his way past the No. 1 qualifier and a former series
champion at the Sonoma track, "every battle of this competition
was heated," says Foust. "The car and the team performed
flawlessly all weekend, and the Hankook tires really proved
their grip on this fast course."
"We are thrilled that Hankook tires helped pilot Tanner and his
team into the final round in third place," says Bill Bainbridge,
director of brand communications. "The performance of our tires
in Formula Drift competition not only showcases our commitment
to getting drivers on podiums, but also demonstrates our
technical prowess to these young enthusiasts."
Foust, a two-time circuit champion, has been in contention for
the title since the first round of this season's series, with
four podium finishes in six starts.
The Oct. 8-9 final round takes place at the Toyota Speedway in
Irwindale, Ca.
"Drifting is a high-skill, high-powered motorsport with an
emphasis on car control skill," Bainbridge explains. "Drivers
compete in knockout heats on a closed course, sliding sideways
in trials judged for speed and style. With origins in Japan, it
is the fastest-growing form of motorsport."
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