{"id":27875,"date":"2017-06-04T21:24:41","date_gmt":"2017-06-05T01:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tcobcur.com\/ver4\/?p=27875"},"modified":"2017-06-04T21:24:41","modified_gmt":"2017-06-05T01:24:41","slug":"formula-drift-round-4-the-gauntlet-results-aurimas-bakchis-fights-his-way-to-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tcobcur.com\/ver5\/formula-drift-round-4-the-gauntlet-results-aurimas-bakchis-fights-his-way-to-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"Formula DRIFT Round 4: The Gauntlet Results; Aurimas Bakchis Fights His Way to Victory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
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Long Beach, Calif. \u2013 June 3, 2017 \u2013 Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship presented by BlackVue Dash Cameras returned to Wall Speedway in New Jersey for the fourth event of the season.\u00a0 Aurimas \u201cOdi\u201d Bakchis in the Falken Tire \/ Drifz Wheels Nissan 240 battled his way to victory.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs we hit the half way point of the season, there\u2019s still plenty of action left,\u201d said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT.\u00a0 \u201cThese are the best drifters from around the world and the championship is still up for grabs.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Advance Auto Parts Round 4: The Gauntlet showcased tough competition throughout the event weekend.\u00a0 Over 1 million viewers tuned into the Livestream to watch the exciting action.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Final 4 pitted Michael Essa in the Achilles Tire \/ Essa Autosport BMW M3 against Kristaps Bluss in the HGK \/ Mast \/ Motul \/ Wisefab BMW E46 on one side of the bracket.\u00a0 The battle of the BMWs went to the 2013 champion, Essa as he took advantage of a mistake by his opponent.\u00a0 Bakchis was set to face off against Matt Coffman in the Nexen Tire \/ Coffman Racing Nissan 240, but after failing to repair his vehicle within the allotted 5 minutes, Coffman had to bow out giving Bakchis the win.\u00a0 In the final battle, Essa faced off against Bakchis, with the first run being a very competitive outing.\u00a0 The second battle ended in dramatic fashion as Essa\u2019s tire debeaded coming off the bank and Bakchis\u2019 motor gave out just as he crossed the finish line.\u00a0 Bluss rounded out the podium in third place for the second consecutive event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cI feel amazing.\u00a0 It was a very hard battle for us the whole weekend,\u201d said Aurimas \u201cOdi\u201d Bakchi, winner of the Advance Auto Parts Round 4: The Gauntlet.\u00a0 \u201cWe had lots of challenges, but my crew pulled it together and allowed me to drive like an animal and kept my car somewhat together just enough as it literally blew up right at the finish line.\u00a0 The timing couldn\u2019t have been better and I couldn\u2019t be happier.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The action continues to Round 5: True North at Autodrome St-Eustache in Montreal, Canada on July 15-16.\u00a0 For more information visit, www.formulad.com<\/a> and find Formula DRIFT on Instagram @formulad, Facebook www.facebook.com\/formuladrift<\/a>, Twitter @FormulaDrift, and Snapchat – formula_drift. Tune into Formula DRIFT on CBS Sports and check your local listings for airtimes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Advance Auto Parts Round 4: The Gauntlet Event Results<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1. Bakchis, Aurimas<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Falken Tire \/ Drifz Wheels Nissan 240<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Winner<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. Essa, Michael<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Achilles Tire \/ Essa Autosport BMW M3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2nd Place<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. Bluss, Kristaps<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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HGK \/ Mast \/ Motul \/ Wisefab BMW E46<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3rd Place<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. Coffman, Matt<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Nexen Tire \/ Coffman Racing Nissan 240<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4th Place<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5. Deane, James<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Worthouse Drift Team \/ Falken Tire Nissan Silvia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5th Place<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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6. Aasbo, Fredric<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rockstar Energy \/ Nexen Tire Toyota Corolla iM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6th Place<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7. Yoshihara, Dai<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Falken Tire \/ Turn 14 Distribution Subaru BRZ<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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7th Place<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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8. Jones, Jeff<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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DOC Racing Nissan 240<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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8th Place<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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9. Denofa, Chelsea<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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BC Racing \/ Nitto Tire Ford Mustang RTR<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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9th Place<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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10. Tuerck, Ryan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Gumout \/ Nameless Performance \/ Hankook Toyota 86Falken<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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10th Place<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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11. Pawlak, Justin<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Roush Performance Ford Mustang<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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11th Place<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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12. Gittin, Vaughn<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Monster Energy \/ Nitto Tire Ford Mustang RTR<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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12th Place<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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13. Rintanen, Juha<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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STR Racing Wheels \/ Nexen Tire Nissan Silvia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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13th Place<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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14. Heilbrunn, Alex<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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IMR \/ Nitto Tire BMW M3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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14th Place<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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15. Hamilton, Nate<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Team Enjuku \/ BC Racing \/ Hankook Tire Nissan 240<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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15th Place<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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16. Nishida, Robbie<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jerry Yang Racing Nissan GT-R<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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16th Place<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2017 Formula DRIFT Black Magic Championship Presented by BlackVue Standings After 4 Events<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1. Deane, James\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Worthouse Drift Team \/ Falken Tire Nissan 240<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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297.00 Points<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. Essa, Michael<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Achilles Tire \/ Essa Autosport BMW M3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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241.00 Points<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. Aasbo, Fredric<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rockstar Energy \/ Nexen Tire Toyota Corolla iM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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230.00 Points<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2017 Manufacturer Championship Standings After 4 Events<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1. Toyota<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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441.00 Points<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2. Ford<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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326.00 Points<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3. BMW<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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241.00 Points<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4. Dodge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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204.00 Points<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5. Nissan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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155.00 Points<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6. Mazda<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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86.00 Points<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2017 Tire Championship Standings After 3 Events<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1. Falken<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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590.00 Points<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2. Achilles<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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526.00 Points<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3. Nexen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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483.00 Points<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4. Hankook<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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398.00 Points<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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5. Nitto<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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373.00 Points<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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