Double Wins at Ultra4 & Formula Drift Pose a Triple Threat

May 9, 2015
Story By
Kristin Cline

Not just one, but two podium's were taken this weekend! And when we say "taken," both wins were truly special events for the teams...

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First, at ULTRA4 MetalCloak Stampede, Loren Healy took a hard-fought first with Shannon Campbell following second and Wayland Campbell in third. The three drivers were joined by their Nitto Racing teammate, Derek West, in 4th. We'll be sharing a full recap shortly, but the two days of racing on the short-course style track at Prairie City SVRA commanded drivers to plant every ounce of power they could on the ever-changing dirt terrain. This win marks just the second time a full podium has been won raced on a single tire in the Ultra4 series.

Read the MetalCloak Stampede Race recap here!

1st, Odi Bakchis; 2nd, Ken Gushi; 3rd, Chris Forsberg If that wasn't enough excitement in one day of racing, the off-road victory was paired with another amazing Nitto Racing win at Formula Drift Atlanta. Coming off his 2nd place podium at Long Beach last month, Odi Bakchis earns his first ever win! Odi is quickly becoming respected as one of the fiercest competitors in Formula Drift, earning his first two podium spots in 2014, his 2015 season is off to a very good start! Stop back in at DrivingLine shortly for a Top 32 recap, recounting the battles that landed Odi, Ken, and Forsberg at the top!

Read the full Top 32 play-by-play recap here!

Whether it was dust or smoke their tires were kicking up, Nitto drivers did an awesome job - congratulations to all!

Double Wins at Ultra4 & Formula Drift Pose a Triple Threat

Read the MetalCloak Stampede Race recap here!

Read the full Top 32 play-by-play recap here!

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