Formula Drift 2019 with Team ARK
The 2019 Formula Drift season started off with an explosive start. All the Team ARK drivers from 2018 returned again in 2019 in addition to Ryan Litteral. Aurimas "Odi" Bakchis started the season off with two back to back first place finishes, and we saw every round have a Team ARK driver with a podium finish.
Formula Drift 2019 Champion: James "The Machine" Deane
This year's performance from James Deane could only be described as extraordinary. From six podium finishes to a perfect qualifying run in Texas, James proved once again that he is the best drift driver in the game today. He finished again as the first place champion for the third year in a row cementing his legacy in the history books.
Notable Achievements: FD Round: Texas - 100 Point Perfect run
First Place - St. Louis
Six Podium Finishes
FD 2019 Champion (Third Consecutive Year)
Awarded "Top Qualifier of the Year"
Awarded "Perfect Event Award" for Qualifying First and Winning the same Event
Aurimas "Odi" Bakchis
Odi showed the competitive drifting world that he is one of the best drivers around. With an explosive start to the season, Odi was able to place first in two events in a row. With a spectacular performance all season, Odi finished in the top three for 2019.
Notable Achievements: First Place - Long Beach and Orlando
Three Podium Finishes
Rank Third for FD 2019
Piotr "The Candy Man" Wiecek
Piotr Wiecek's consistency was incredible showing that he is one of the top drivers to enter Formula Drift. His qualifying rounds always came through with a great seed position, and his beautiful driving came through with podium finishes in Seattle and St. Louis.
Notable Achievements: First Place - Seattle
Two Podium Finishes
Rank Fourth for FD 2019
Awarded "Hardest Charger"
Awarded "Perfect Event Award" for Qualifying First and Winning the same Event
Jhonnattan Castro
Driving his iconic Toyota 86, Jhonnattan Castro brought on even more excitement into the Formula Drift 2019 season.
Ryan Litteral
Debuting with Team ARK for the first time, Ryan Litteral had a very solid first year. Driving a Nissan 350Z, Ryan was able to display consistent and solid drifting along with a solid understanding of the tracks.
Notable Achievements: Named "Formula Drift Most Improved Driver"
"ODI" BAKCHIS' S14.5
PERFORMANCE |
900HP/800TQ |
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CBM PRO X V8 RACE ENGINE |
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CLUTCHMASTERS TWIN DISK |
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CLUTCHMASTERS FLYWHEEL |
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NOX NITROUS |
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HOLLEY PERFORMANCE EFI |
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FAST 102MM LSX INTAKE MANIFOLD |
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4SPEED TEX101A TRANSMISSION |
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HOOKER HEADERS |
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SPEEDWAY ENGINEERING QUICK CHANGE REAR END |
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DRIVESHAFT SHOP AXLES |
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Z32 BRAKES |
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VORTECH SUPERCHARGER LS |
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SUSPENSION |
FEAL SUSPENSION 443 COILOVERS |
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WISEFAB ANGLE KIT |
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WHEELS/TIRES |
KANSEI KNP WHEELS |
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FALKEN AZENIS 615K |
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EXTERIOR/INTERIOR |
SPARCO SEATS |
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SPARCO 6PT HANS HARNESS |
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FD COMPLIANT ROLL CAGE |
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NRG HUB and QUICK RELEASE |
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GRIP ROYAL "ODI" STEERING WHEEL |
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VINYL WRAP 702 GRAPHICS |
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DURAFLEX BODY KIT |
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JAMES DEANE'S S15
PERFORMANCE |
850HP ON ENGINE + 150HP ON NITRO SHOT / 740TQ |
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2JZ-GTE |
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BORG WARNER TURBO |
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QUAIFE QBE69G SEQUENTIAL GEARBOX |
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ACT TRIPLE DISC CLUTCH |
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WINTERS PERFORMANCE DIFFERENTIAL |
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WILWOOD 6-PISTON CALIPERS FRONT BRAKES |
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WILWOOD CLAMPS 2 X 4-PISTON CALIPERS |
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VRP-FAB HANDBRAKE |
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SUSPENSION |
BC RACING COILOVERS |
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WISEFAB ANGLE KIT |
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WHEELS/TIRES |
7TWENTY STYLE55 |
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FALKEN AZENIS RT615K |
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EXTERIOR/INTERIOR |
CORBEAU SEATS |
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CORBEAU HARNESS |
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FD COMPLIANT ROLL CAGE |
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LUKE HARNESS |
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ROCKET BUNNY KIT |
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JHONNATTAN CASTRO'S TOYOTA 86
PERFORMANCE |
850HP |
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2AR TURBO ENGINE WITH NITROUS |
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WILWOOD PEDALS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS |
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SUSPENSION |
KW 3-WAY COMPETITION COILOVERS |
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WISEFAB KNUCKLES AND ARMS |
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WHEELS/TIRES |
ADVAN RACING RG-D2 WHEELS |
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NEXEN NFERA SUR4G TIRES |
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EXTERIOR/INTERIOR |
SPARCO CIRCUIT II SEATS |
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SPARCO 6PT HARNESSES |
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SPARCO STEERING WHEEL |
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FD COMPLIANT ROLL CAGE |
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SEIBON CF HOOD |
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SEIBON CF TRUNK |
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SEIBON CF DOORS |
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ROCKET BUNNY BODY KIT |
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PIOTR WIECEK'S S15
PERFORMANCE |
850HP ON ENGINE + 150HP ON NITRO SHOT / 740TQ |
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2JZ-GTE |
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BORG WARNER TURBO |
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QUAIFE QBE69G SEQUENTIAL GEARBOX |
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ACT TRIPLE DISC CLUTCH |
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WINTERS PERFORMANCE DIFFERENTIAL |
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WILWOOD 6-PISTON CALIPERS FRONT BRAKES |
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WILWOOD CLAMPS 2 X 4-PISTON CALIPERS |
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VRP-FAB HANDBRAKE |
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WISEFAB ANGLE KIT |
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WHEELS/TIRES |
7TWENTY STYLE55 |
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FALKEN AZENIS RT615K |
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EXTERIOR/INTERIOR |
CORBEAU SEATS |
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CORBEAU HARNESS |
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FD COMPLIANT ROLL CAGE |
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LUKE HARNESS |
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ROCKET BUNNY BODY KIT |
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Ryan Litteral's 350Z
PERFORMANCE |
1050 416ci LS3 with AFR Mongoose Heads |
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Vortech YSI Supercharger |
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Nitrous Outlet dry shot |
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NUKE Performance full fuel system |
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Cluch Masters 1200 Series |
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Plazmaman Intake Manifold |
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RTS 6xd Sequential |
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SUSPENSION |
FEAL SUSPENSION COILOVERS |
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WISEFAB KNUCKLES AND ARMS |
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WHEELS/TIRES |
KANSEI WHEELS |
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NEXEN N'FERA SUR4G TIRES |
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EXTERIOR/INTERIOR |
NRG RACING SEATS |
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NRG RACING HARNESSES |
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NRG X KORUWORKS STEERING WHEEL |
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ROCKET BUNNY Z33 WIDE BODY KIT |
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SEIBON CF HOOD |
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SEIBON CF REAR HATCH |
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SEIBON CF REAR QUARTER PANELS |
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