Kumho Celebrates Formula DRIFT Podium Finish
Key Highlights
- Jack Shanahan's second-place finish at Stafford marked his second podium of the season, boosting his championship prospects.
- The Kumho Ecsta V730 tires provided exceptional grip and responsiveness, crucial for Shanahan's competitive performance.
- The upcoming race at Indianapolis will be another opportunity for Shanahan to showcase his momentum and tire performance.
Kumho-backed driver Jack Shanahan recently placed second at Round Four of the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship at Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, Conn.
"Racing on Kumho Ecsta V730 tires in his E82 BMW, Shanahan's second-place finish propelled him to fourth in the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship standings as the series heads to Indianapolis for Round Five," say Kumho Tire officials.
The Ecsta V730 is an "extreme-performance summer tire engineered for exceptional grip, responsiveness and consistency under demanding track conditions, making it a proven choice for competitive motorsports and enthusiast drivers."
Stafford marks Shanahan’s second podium this season, following a third-place finish at the Streets of Long Beach Championship opener in April. The result places Shanahan in the running for his first Formula DRIFT PRO Championship title after capturing Rookie of the Year honors just one season ago.
“Jack's consistency and determination have made him one of the most exciting drivers to watch this season,” says Ed Cho, CEO of Kumho Tire U.S.A. “His podium finish at Stafford is another testament to the preparation of the team, the capability of the car and the consistent performance of Kumho tires under extreme competitive conditions.”
"Shanahan delivered a standout performance throughout the weekend, advancing through four tandem battles, including a Top Four matchup against his brother Conor Shanahan. In the Final, Jack came up short against James Deane, when he suffered steering issues on the second run, putting him off-track and out of contention," according to officials.
“The team continues to build momentum every round, and that's reflected in our results,” says Shanahan. “The grip and consistency we're getting from the Kumho Ecsta V730 tires give us confidence to push harder every round. To leave Stafford with another podium and move up in the championship standings is a huge step forward.”
The Formula DRIFT PRO Championship continues July 30 - August 1 at Indianapolis Raceway Park, where Shanahan will compete once again.