2026 Formula Drift PRO Championship Round 3 Results – Orlando
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Aurimas “Odi” Bakchis scores his first victory in nearly two years and takes over the championship lead after defeating James Deane in the Final.
Date: May 30, 2026
Location: Orlando Speed World – Orlando, FL
FD PRO Round 3 Results
- Aurimas “Odi” Bakchis (Lithuania) – Feal Suspension / GT Radial / Subimods Subaru BRZ
- James Deane (Ireland) – O’Reilly / Pennzoil Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD
- Fredric Aasbo (Norway) – Rockstar Energy Toyota GR Supra
Formula Drift Round 3 at Orlando Speed World saw drivers contend with changing weather and an evolving track surface throughout the day and evening. When the competition concluded, Aurimas “Odi” Bakchis claimed his first Formula Drift victory since Round 7 of the 2024 season after defeating James Deane in the Final.
The victory marked the first win for Bakchis and his new Feal Suspension / GT Radial / Subimods Subaru BRZ. After years campaigning his Nissan S15 chassis, the switch to Subaru has produced immediate results. Bakchis opened the season with a fifth-place finish at Long Beach before qualifying first and finishing third at Road Atlanta. His victory in Orlando moves him from third to first in the championship standings.
Bakchis’ route to victory included wins over Simen Olsen, Dan Burkett, Jack Shanahan, and Branden Sorensen before defeating Deane in the Final. The result also marked the second time Bakchis has beaten Deane in a Formula Drift Final, having previously done so at Round 7 of the 2024 season.
Despite finishing second, Deane maintained his position near the top of the championship standings. The five-time champion leaves Orlando trailing Bakchis by just eight points after recording his second consecutive podium finish.
Fredric Aasbo continued his recovery after a difficult Round 2 weekend. The Rockstar Energy Toyota GR Supra driver reached the podium after advancing to the Final 4 before falling to Deane. The third-place finish elevated Aasbo from ninth to fourth in the championship standings.
Branden Sorensen continued his strong start to the 2026 season with a fourth-place finish in the Sorensen Motorsports / Quad Lock BMW. The result moves Sorensen into third overall in the championship chase as he continues to build momentum through the opening rounds.
Entering Orlando as the championship leader, Conor Shanahan endured a difficult weekend. After qualifying 23rd, the Red Bull / GT Radial / JYR Toyota GT86 driver faced fellow Irishman James Deane in the Top 32 and was eliminated early. The result dropped Conor Shanahan from first to fifth in the championship standings. Meanwhile, brother Jack Shanahan enjoyed a stronger weekend, finishing sixth on the night and moving into sixth overall in the championship standings.
Chris Forsberg converted his top qualifying effort into a fifth-place finish after losing to Sorensen in the Great 8. Meanwhile, Cole Richards once again earned top rookie honors. The Richards Racing Toyota GT86 driver finished ninth overall and remains the highest-ranked rookie after three rounds of competition.
In the 2026 Formula Drift Auto Cup standings, Ford maintained its lead over Toyota, while GT Radial continues to lead the FD Tire Cup.
Next Round
Round 4 of the 2026 Formula Drift PRO Championship and Round 2 of the PROSPEC Championship head to Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, Connecticut for Battle at the Springs, taking place June 18-20.
For tickets, livestream coverage, and additional event information, visit formulad.com.
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