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Vaughn Gittin Jr. Retains Points Lead after Narrow Defeat at the Hands of Tanner Foust

Normally known for tranquil forests, environmentally conscious hikers and Microsoft, the Seattle suburb of Monroe, Washington erupted with the sound and fury of frying tires when Round 4 of the Formula DRIFT series came to town in early July.

Evergreen Speedway hosted Round 4: Throwdown to a packed stadium. Fans gathered to watch the exciting competition under the clear skies and warm sun. Attendance increased from past seasons proving the growth and popularity of the sport in the Pacific Northwest is as strong as ever.

Tanner Foust secured his first victory of the season in his Rockstar Energy Scion tC, but perennial favorite Vaughn Gittin drove his HRE equipped Monster Energy / Falken Tire Ford Mustang hard, and despite an on-track incident that cleared off a few body panels the green and black Pony is still first in the Formula DRIFT Professional Championship points standings, with 357 total over Foust’s 331.

According to a report from Street Import Online: “The drifting fans in the Pacific Northwest prove to be some of the most diehard and enthusiastic in the nation,” said Jim Liaw, president
and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “The drifting market is thriving in the area as was evident by the increased attendance from last season, despite two major sporting events occurring simultaneously.”

The season continues on August 20-21, 2010 for Round 5: After Dark at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Tickets are available on-line. For more information and details visit the Formula DRIFT website at: formuladrift.com

Photos courtesy of SpeedHunters.com