Japanese drifter Toshiki Yoshioka took first place driving his Toyota Corolla AE86 at round 4 of Formula Drift in Las Vegas, NV. Fellow Japanese driver Daijiro Yoshihara took second in the Pontiac GTO and Swedish drifter Samuel Hubinette finished third in a Dodge Viper. Another notable finish is that of Japanese drifting star Manabu Orido who made it to the Great 8 - Orido traveled from Japan to compete.

The more popular drifting becomes in North America, the more Japanese drift stars are going to start competing. Japan is the undeniable leader in drifting motorsports, so there is little incentive to leave the island to race. If drifting motorsports continue to flourish in North America, you can bet more Japanese drifters are going to be on the podium. Next Formula Drift event is August 9 at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, WA.

2008 Formula Drift Round 4 Results:

1. Toshiki Yoshioka – Toyota Corolla AE86
2. Daijiro Yoshihara – Pontiac GTO
3. Samuel Hubinette – Dodge Viper
4. Michihiro Takatori – R34 Nissan Skyline

Formula Drift Overall Points Standings:

Tanner Foust - Nissan 350Z (321 points)
Sam Hubinette - Dodge Viper (313 points)
Daijiro Yoshihara - Pontiac GTO (308 points)
Chris Forsberg - Nissan 350Z (282 points)
Michihiro Takatori - R34 Nissan Skyline (265 points)
(Tied for 6) Ryan Tuerck - Pontiac Solstice (254 points)
(Tied for 6) Rhys Millen - Pontiac Solstice GXP
Vaughn Gittin Jr. - Ford Mustang (182.25 points)
Conrad Grunewald - Chevrolet Corvette (173.25 points)
Darren McNamara - Saturn Sky (172 points)