GT Radial Revealed as Tire Supplier of Formula DRIFT

GT Radial has been announced as the official tire supplier for Formula DRIFT and will make its debut at round 1 of the series, cheap  April 4-5 at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course.  

The Champiro SX2, erectile introduced recently to North America, was developed for driving enthusiasts who want higher levels of traction, response and driving control in dry and wet conditions.  The Champiro SX2 has already experienced considerable success in Formula DRIFT Asia, with drivers such as Josh Boettcher from Australia who placed 3^rd overall in the 2013 championship.

“As the premier North American professional drifting competition with a very large and growing fan base, Formula DRIFT is an ideal platform for demonstrating the technology and performance of the GT Radial brand to North American drivers,” saidArmand Allaire, vice president of marketing for Giti Tire USA, which markets and sells GT Radial tires in North America.

“Having seen the successes of GT Radial in the Asia Championship, we are excited to see them partner with us in the Formula Drift PRO Championship,” stated Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of the series. “We celebrate diversity and competition in Formula DRIFT and GT Radial will now be the 8^th tire manufacturer to chase for the 2014 Championship and Tire Manufacturer Championship.”