Tanner Foust Returns to Formula DRIFT

Part-time television personality and full-time destroyer of tires Tanner Foust has announced that he will race in select Formula DRIFT events in 2016 after partnering with Nexen Tires.

Foust, who has won his fair share of Formula DRIFT events, will drift his Rockstar Energy Drink/Nexen Tire Volkswagen Passat at events in Atlanta (May 6-7), Seattle (August 5-6), and Texas (September 9-10).

“The cars on the Formula DRIFT circuit are some of the wildest motorsport builds on the planet right now and maximizing grip is a critical part of having the right package,” said Foust in a statement.

Foust’s first appearance under the new partnership was earlier this month at the Leadfoot Fesitval in New Zealand. Last year was his first year back in Formula DRIFT after a five year hiatus, during which time he focused rallycross. Foust is the only driver to ever win back-to-back Formula DRIFT championships (in 2007 and 2008).

The Formula DRIFT Passat debuted last year. It produces more than 900 hp from a nitrous-boosted V8 that sends its power to the car’s back wheels.

“It’s a great feeling to know I’ll have a chance to reconnect with drifting again this year,” said Foust. “I’m having a lot of fun out there and I’m enjoying the process of experimenting with setup and developing this new car.”

You can watch Foust announcing his return to drifting last year in the video below.

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