Kumho Tire U.S.A. driver Jack Shanahan recently finished third at round seven of the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Racing on Kumho Ecsta V730 tires, "the Las Vegas podium marked Shanahan’s third of the season in his E82 BMW, following a third-place finish at the Streets of Long Beach during the championship opener and a second-place finish at Round Four in Stafford Springs, Connecticut," according to officials.

“Jack’s performance this season continues to demonstrate not only the determination and skill of our drivers, but also the reliability of Kumho tires,” says Ed Cho, CEO of Kumho Tire U.S.A. “In high-pressure situations, our drivers can rely on Kumho tires to deliver the traction, responsiveness and control they need to compete at their best.” 

Following a sixth-place qualifying run, Shanahan advanced to the main competition, where he defeated Jhonnattan Castro in Top 32, Ryan Tuerck in Top 16 and Chris Forsberg in the Great 8. In the Final 4, Shanahan faced his younger brother, Conor, and lost when he "dropped two tires off the course in Zone 4."

Shanahan still remains fourth in the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship standings, with one round to go in Long Beach, Calif., on October 23 – 24. 

“It’s been an exciting season, and I’m proud to have secured another podium finish with the consistent performance of the Kumho Ecsta V730 tires,” says Jack Shanahan. “The team and I are looking forward to carrying this momentum into the final round next month and fight for the championship podium.” 

The Kumho 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," say Kumho officials.