Following a very successful 2024, which saw GT Radial finish second in the Formula DRIFT Tire Cup and continue to provide spec tires to the entire FD PROSPEC Championship, the tire company has extended its existing sponsorship deal with the world’s leading drift series.
Under the new contract, GT Radial will sponsor Formula Drift through 2028 and continue to provide tyres to every PROSPEC team through 2026.
The new agreement brings continuity and stability to both Championships, particularly PROSPEC, where teams will be able to continue to development their drift programs and cars knowing what to budget and the level of performance they can expect.
“The contract extension between Formula DRIFT and GT Radial is great news for the entire series, especially the teams using their tyres. However, it extends beyond that because it ensures competition on the track, which keeps the series exciting for teams and fans,” said Ryan Sage, President of Formula DRIFT.
GT Radial plans to announce its 2025 Formula DRIFT PRO Championship partnerships in the New Year. The company is currently talking to a number of leading teams and hopes to make an even bigger impact on next year’s title race.
“We’re thrilled to renew our contract through 2026, continuing our journey as the spec tyre for the PROSPEC series,” said Mike Meeiem, Motorsports Sales & Marketing Manager at GT Radial. “Over the past five seasons, we’ve been proud to stand as an official tyre of Formula DRIFT, which is a testament to our deep commitment and dedication to the sport. It’s truly been an honour to support such a dynamic series, and we’re excited to elevate our efforts further. With a refreshed driver lineup for 2025, we aim to not only contend for another Tire Manufacturer’s Championship but also secure our first-ever Driver’s Championship! Our Champiro SX2 tyre – which we proudly make in the USA – has proved itself a top contender, and we look forward to four more years of top-level Formula DRIFT competition.”
NEXT ROUND
The 2025 Formula DRIFT season will begin on the Streets of Long Beach on April 4-5. Please visit formulad.com for the full schedule, ticket information, driver profiles, unique content, and livestream of the event.
ABOUT GT RADIAL
The GT Radial brand, manufactured and marketed by Giti Tire, has been sold in the US for more than 25 years. Comprehensive offerings of GT Radial passenger, light truck and commercial truck tyres are available across North America through retailers and independent tyre dealers. Giti Tire (headquartered in Singapore), which has been in the tire business since 1951, operates eight manufacturing plants and three technical centers globally, including the passenger/light truck tire plant and technical center in Richburg, SC. Giti Tire (USA) Ltd., based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, is the sales, marketing, and distribution company for GT Radial in North America. For more information on GT Radial, visit gtradial-us.com
ABOUT FORMULA DRIFT
Formula DRIFT is recognized as the leading international drifting championship. Established on the streets of Japan, drifting has evolved into a worldwide competitive sport that challenges the driver’s skill while demanding a great deal from their vehicle in terms of power and strength. Formula DRIFT provides a series for the best professional drifters from around the globe to compete for the coveted title of Formula DRIFT Champion. As the first official drifting series in North America, Formula DRIFT has taken competitive motorsports to the extreme, attracting drift fans and car enthusiasts from all walks of life, and established itself as the global leader for the sport. For a competition schedule, ticket information, unique content and livestream, please visit formulad.com
