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Formula D Seattle 2008 by Will Roegge

Drifting is a sport that happens rain or shine. For the American professional series, Formula D, this was the first event ever to be held in the rain. Samuel Hubinette’s ice driving experience and Rhys Millen’s off road skills paid off as the pair took first and second places at the Monroe Washington event.

Millen Takes Washington, Hubinette Takes Lead

The Boys are Back in Town:
Samuel Hubinette is back in a Viper and back in first place. Rhys Millen just took his second event win of the season. Rhys Millen and Samuel Hubinette have long dominated the Formula D Championship series, and it looks like they are interested in retaking their crown(s) after a “rebuilding” season in 2007. Collectively they have won 3 out of the 4 season run since 2004, and consistently find themselves on the podium. Tanner Foust is currently running second in points, followed closely by Daijiro Yoshihara

What Lies Ahead:
After another strong finish from Rhys at Washington, he has closed Samuel’s lead to 54 points, but with only 2 events remaining in the series, 54 points is a steep hill to climb. In his drifting career, Sam has only failed to make the top 16 a single time, during the 2007 season at Road Atlanta. The maximum number of points that Rhys could earn with two first place finishes is 216. A bit of quick math (216 - 54 = 162) reveals that not only does Rhys have to place well, he needs Sam to place poorly. Considering that Sam has only failed to make Top 16 a single time (Road Atlanta 2007), Rhys may need to try to grab a low qualifying spot at the next two events and try to take his destiny into his own hands. Considering his 14th spot at Washington, Rhys may already be thinking along these lines.

Let us not forget Tanner Foust and Daijiro Yoshihara. Both drivers have the necessary skills and well prepared vehicles. Tanner took the championship last year thanks in no small part to his strong qualifying record and rock solid consistency. Daijiro’s GTO has elevated his threat level, and may end up being a roadblock for teammate Rhys on his road to Championship #2.

1st - Rhys Millen
2nd - Samuel Hubinette
3rd - Robbie Nishida
4th - Tanner Foust

Finals:

• S. Hubinette vs R. Millen
• T. Foust vs R. Nishida

Final 4:

• S. Hubinette vs R. Nishida
• T. Foust vs R. Millen

Top 8:

• S. Hubinette vs R. Miki
• R. Nishida vs R. Tuerck
• T. Foust vs M. Takatori
• D. MacNamara vs R. Millen

Top 16:

• R. Miki vs C. Forsberg
• S. Hubinette vs K. Gushi
• R. Nishida vs J. Pawlak
• D. Yoshihara vs R. Tuerck
• D. MacNamara vs T. Angelo
• K. Hayashida vs R. Millen
• M. Takatori vs C. Grunewald
• T. Foust vs K. Mohan

Qualifying:

1. Samuel Hubinette
2. Tanner Foust
3. Kazu Hayashida
4. Robbie Nishida
5. Daijiro Yoshihara
6. Darren MacNamara
7. Michihiro Takatori
8. Ryuji Miki
9. Chris Forsberg
10. Conrad Grunewald
11. Tony Angelo
12. Ryan Tuerck
13. Justin Pawlak
14. Rhys Millen
15. Kyle Mohan
16. Ken Gushi