Formula Drift heads to Indiana for the fifth round of the season, competing at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for the first time. Two Ford Mustang RTR Spec-5 FD race cars will battle it out on the second of three new tracks on the 2026 schedule. IRP will play host to Formula Drift July 30 - August 1.
Last time out, when Formula Drift made its track debut at Stafford Motor Speedway, James Deane proved he has what it takes to conquer a new track, winning the event after a series of intense battles. Ben Hobson also found success in Connecticut, finishing just off the podium in fourth. This fourth place finish is Hobson’s best Formula Drift PRO finish to date, and he will be looking to improve on that this weekend by standing on the podium for the first time.
DRIVER QUOTES
James Deane, No. 130 RTR Vehicles Ford Mustang RTR Spec-5 FD – “We couldn’t be in a better position going into the second half of the season with us leading in points! I love the challenge of going to a new track, and I’m really excited to see how the Mustang RTR performs on this new layout. New fans, a new part of the country I’ve never visited, bring it on!”
Ben Hobson, No. 213 RTR Vehicles Ford Mustang RTR Spec-5 FD – “I’m ready to be back in the Pennzoil Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD, especially after Connecticut where I had my best finish so far of my PRO career. Indianapolis is a whole new track with a whole new layout and a whole lot of fun to be had!
ORDER OF EVENTS
*Times in ET
Thursday July 30
- 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.: Practice
- 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Warm Up
- 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.: Qualifying
Saturday August 1
- 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Warm Up
- 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Main Event: Top 32
- 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.: Main Event: Top 16
REMAINING CALENDAR
- August 21 - 22: Seatle, Washington
- September 24 - 26: Las Vegas, Nevada
- October 23 - 24: Long Beach, California
