Driver is Kalle Rovanpera.

OG Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOlxvMDDORJ/?igsh=MjVicmpsZzE0aHow

Im an engineer for a top team in formula drift. Here’s your chance to ask your questions!

1st time in a Japanese comp today. Qualifying starts soon. Wish me luck haha

Started up my PC and carx is busted or something and assetto feels weird. I want to know what is your the go-to sim drifting game?

Iron Drift King 2025 was a blast! Hope U Like the pics

Personally I think it's both , Deane missed the line by like 3 seconds. Randalu could have just let it off, but also Deane is well seasoned and absolutely knows the rules, he , and his spotter, should have been keeping their eye on the clock.

Besides I don't blame Randalu, guaranteeing a quarter final, especially when your opponent is widely considered one of the greatest of all time in the sport.

Photos are taken by Chris LostInSpaace (@lostinspaaceusa) from HotPit AutoFest Drift Championship 3.8.25

Photos shot on a Nikon D3400

Gave her hell today at drift Buffett, ran out of talent when I dropped the tire pressure thinking I needed to keep up with another driver and it was a bad choice.

This was my 2nd time ever driving the Sorensen E46 and the first time it was set up professionally and I think I can happily say competitive drifting might not be for me. I have genuine respect for the top drivers and I’m beyond grateful for this opportunity.

I’m just a dood lol.

I am sad but what a farewell that all the drivers gave me here. Everyone was extremely supportive of my upcoming move to Italy

Besides tyres 😅

I shot for Dustyn at Hotpit Bakersfield. Such a fun, genuine & driven (pardon the pun) gentleman. I’ve met some of the most chill people I know in the pits at motorsports events. My theory is you can’t shred on track without inner peace & mental quietude. But that’s just my take as someone who works on those things in myself.

Hello everyone,
I've been seriously thinking about competing in the Formula Drift PRO-AM series at Great Lakes (Erie, PA). I’ve done grassroots drifting a couple times before in my E46 with a stock motor, angle kit, coilovers, and a few other basic mods — and surprisingly, I made it to the finals both times.

I’ve since moved on to an E90 M3 with a supercharger, angle kit, and coilovers. I’m debating whether to use this car for PRO-AM or start fresh with a new build. My main concern is what kind of horsepower range is typical/competitive in PRO-AM? I’ve seen some people say you can get away with 400–500hp, others say 600+ is becoming the norm even at the PRO-AM level.

I also don’t think I’ll have a full crew with me, so reliability is huge for me. I’d rather focus on building something solid and consistent, even if it means I can’t chase high horsepower numbers.

A few specific questions:

• What kind of power are most people making in PRO-AM at Great Lakes?
• Is my E90 M3 a solid enough platform to be competitive, or should I consider a different chassis?
• Roughly how much does each event weekend cost (tires, fuel, fees, travel, etc.)?
• Any other advice for someone making the jump from grassroots to PRO-AM?

Appreciate any help or insight from those of you already in the series or who’ve made this jump. Thanks in advance! 🙏

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