Kumho Tire U.S.A. driver Jack Shanahan finished third in the 2026 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship standings following a second-place finish at the season finale in Long Beach, Calif.

Competing on Kumho Ecsta V730 tires, Shanahan earned four podium finishes during his second season in the championship, including a runner-up finish at Round 8, the Shoreline Showdown.

Shanahan entered the season finale as the No. 1 qualifier behind the wheel of his E82 BMW, earning four championship points and a bye through the Top 32 round.

After winning three head-to-head battles, Shanahan advanced to the final round against five-time Formula DRIFT Pro Champion James Deane. Shanahan spun in Zone 6 while attempting to maintain proximity to Deane's Mustang, ultimately finishing second.

"Jack has delivered an outstanding season, and we couldn’t be prouder of what he’s accomplished in just his second year competing in Formula DRIFT," says Ed Cho, CEO of Kumho Tire U.S.A. "His four podium finishes and third-place championship standing are a testament not only to his talent and determination, but also the reliable performance of our Ecsta V730 tires."

Shanahan credited his team's performance and the consistency of his tires for the season's results.

"To finish second at the final round and third overall in the championship exceeded all our expectations heading into the 2026 season," says Shanahan. "Having the grip, consistency and reliability of the Kumho Ecsta V730 tires gave me the confidence to push my limits every round and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved together."

The Kumho Ecsta V730 is an extreme-performance summer tire designed to provide grip, responsiveness and consistency in track applications.

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