{"id":33018,"date":"2017-09-11T17:26:15","date_gmt":"2017-09-11T21:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tcobcur.com\/ver4\/?p=33018"},"modified":"2017-09-11T17:29:17","modified_gmt":"2017-09-11T21:29:17","slug":"formula-drift-round-7-autozone-showdown-results-james-deane-increases-his-chances-for-a-championship-with-the-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tcobcur.com\/ver5\/formula-drift-round-7-autozone-showdown-results-james-deane-increases-his-chances-for-a-championship-with-the-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Formula DRIFT Round 7: AutoZone Showdown Results; James Deane Increases His Chances for a Championship with the Win"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n


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Long Beach, Calif. \u2013 September 9, 2017 \u2013 Formula DRIFT Black Magic Pro Championship presented by BlackVue Dash Cameras returned to Texas Motor Speedway for Round 7: AutoZone Showdown.\u00a0 James Deane in the Worthhouse \/ Falken Tire Nissan S15 had a perfect weekend as the number one qualifier and with his second consecutive event victory.<\/p>\n

Irish driver James Deane has tied a Formula DRIFT record with his fourth event victory in a single season to increase his lead in the Pro Championship standings with only one event remaining.\u00a0 The capacity crowd was entertained throughout the event weekend, while the Livestream drew over 1 million views over the course of the event.<\/p>\n

“This was quite the weekend here in Texas,\u201d said Jim Liaw, President of Formula DRIFT.\u00a0 \u201cWith so much on the line, it made for an intense competition that I hope the fans enjoyed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In the Top 4, number one qualifier and current points leader, James Deane in the Worthouse Drift Team \/ Falken Tire Nissan 240 faced off against former champion and second in points, Fredric Aasbo in the Rockstar Energy \/ Nexen Tire Toyota Corolla iM.\u00a0 Deane was able to edge past his opponent to move into the Finals.\u00a0 On the other side of the Top 4 bracket, former champion Chris Forsberg in the NOS Energy \/ Hankook Nissan 370Z faced Aurimas Bakchis in the Falken Tires \/ Drifz Wheels Nissan 240.\u00a0 A mistake by Bakchis on his chase run gave Forsberg the win.\u00a0 In the Finals, Deane\u2019s consistent driving proved to be too much as Forsberg fell back and took a shallow line on his chase run, which ultimately lead to his win and a considerable lead heading into the Finals.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve drifted plenty of tracks in my time, but I\u2019ve never drifted coming out of the first corner with a straight so long where you\u2019re sitting behind the lead car just filled with smoke,\u201d said James Deane, winner of Round 7: Showdown. \u00a0\u201cIt worked out for me this time.\u00a0 I\u2019m just super happy for everyone that supports me and everyone back home.\u201d<\/p>\n

The action continues to Round 8: Title Fight on October 13-14 at Irwindale Speedway.\u00a0 For more information visit,\u00a0www.formulad.com<\/a>\u00a0and find Formula DRIFT on Instagram @formulad, Facebook\u00a0www.facebook.com\/formuladrift<\/a>, Twitter @FormulaDrift, and Snapchat – formula_drift. Tune into Formula DRIFT on CBS Sports and check your local listings for airtimes.<\/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\n
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Round 7: Showdown Results<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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

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Worthouse Drift Team \/ Falken Tire Nissan S15<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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2. Forsberg, Chris<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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NOS Energy Drink \/ Hankook Nissan 370Z<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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3. Bakchis, Aurimas \u201cOdi\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Falken Tires \/ Drifz Wheels \/ ARK Performance Nissan 240SX<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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

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

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

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7. Gushi, Ken<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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GReddy Racing \/ Nexen Tire\u00a0Toyota 86<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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

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9. 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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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 86<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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11. Wiecek, Piotr<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Worthouse Drift Team \/ Falken Tire Nissan S15<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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

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Achilles Tire \/ Essa Autosport BMW E46<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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

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

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

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

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15. Hohnadell, Alec<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Urban Air \/ Hoonigan \/ Nexen 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. Castro, Jhonnattan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Gerdau Metaldom \/ Nexen Toyota GT86<\/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 7 Events<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1. Deane, James<\/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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582.00 Points<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. 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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486.00 Points<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. Bakchis, Aurimas \u201cOdi\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Falken Tires \/ Drifz Wheels \/ ARK Performance Nissan 240SX<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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2017 Manufacturer Championship Standings After 7 Events<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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6. Infiniti<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2017 Tire Championship Standings After 7 Events<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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

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1065.00 Points<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2. Nexen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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3. Achilles<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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

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

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

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

\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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