The 2026 Formula Drift season is here, and the RTR Drift Team is ready to bring the heat from coast to coast. From the concrete walls of Long Beach to the high-speed commitment of Road Atlanta, the chaos of Orlando, new battles in Stafford, Indianapolis, and Las Vegas, and the finals back in Long Beach, every round is another chance to watch the world’s best drivers throw it all on the line.
Follow along all season as Vaughn Gittin Jr., James Deane, Ben Hobson, and the RTR Drift Team chase podiums, championship points, and full-send moments in true Ready to Rock fashion.
| Round / Event | Location | Date | Blog Recap | Top 3 Podium Finishers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1: Streets of Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | April 10-11 | Recap Blog | 1. C. Shanahan 2. F. Aasbo 3. J. Shanahan |
| Round 2: Road to the Championship | Atlanta, GA | May 7-9 | Recap Blog | 1. V. Gittin Jr. 2. J. Deane 3. O. Bakchis |
| Round 3: Scorched | Orlando, FL | May 29-30 | Recap Blog | 1. O. Bakchis 2. J. Deane 3. F. Aasbo |
| Round 4: Battle at the Springs | Stafford, CT | June 18-20 | Recap Blog | 1. J. Deane 2. J. Shanahan 3. C. Shanahan |
| Round 5: Midwest Mayhem | Indianapolis, IN | July 30-August 1 | Coming Soon | 1. TBD 2. TBD 3. TBD |
| Round 6: Throwdown | Seattle, WA | August 21-22 | Coming Soon | 1. TBD 2. TBD 3. TBD |
| Round 7: High Stakes | Las Vegas, NV | September 24-26 | Coming Soon | 1. TBD 2. TBD 3. TBD |
| Round 8: Shoreline Showdown | Long Beach, CA | October 23-24 | Coming Soon | 1. TBD 2. TBD 3. TBD |
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