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The Outerzone - The Official Podcast of Formula DRIFT

Formula DRIFT
Formula DRIFT
Drifting
Prospec Drivers
Motorsports
Atlanta
Adam LZ
Drift Events
Matt Field
Ben Hobson
Chelsea Denofa
Prospec
Kenda
Competition
Miami
Forrest Wang
HGK Tuning
Mustangs
Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Ryan Turk
Chris Forsberg

The Official Podcast of Formula DRIFTProduced by Jacob GettinsFormula DRIFTFrank MaguireEdited by Kyle MayhewAudio Engineering by J-One Audio Services

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After an insane day, our top 3 sit down to chat all about the weekend.

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If you thought the announcements for the 2026 season were over, think again.

Jacob chats with Formula Drift President Ryan Sage about how 2026 may see the most changes to the sport that we’ve ever seen.

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This week, Jacob chats with Michael Vernuccio of Race Data Labs. They talk about the history that created the Walley systems, what it is like traveling with these units, and which set of wheels he regrets selling.

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Recent Guests

Michael Vernuccio
Co-founder, Race Data Labs
Race Data Labs
Episode: Michael Vernuccio of Race Data Labs
Matt Shulman
FD driver and featured guest
Formula DRIFT / Njuku
Episode: Matt Shulman
Piotr Więcek
Professional Drift Driver
Workhouse Drifting Team
Episode: Piotr Więcek
Mad Mike Whiddett
Professional drifter and motorsport icon
Episode: Mad Mike Whiddett
Darren McNamara
Irish drift driver and former professional competitor
Episode: Darren McNamara
Conor Shanahan
Professional drift driver, part of the Irish trio
Ireland / Pro Drifting
Episode: James Deane, Conor Shanahan, and Jack Shanahan
Jack Shanahan
Professional drift driver, part of the Irish trio
Ireland / Pro Drifting
Episode: James Deane, Conor Shanahan, and Jack Shanahan
Dai Yoshihara
Professional drifter and motorsport athlete
Episode: Dai Yoshihara
Amy Bakchis
One of the best spotters in the sport
Formula DRIFT
Episode: Amy Bakchis

Host

Jacob Gettins
Host of The Outerzone and prominent figure within the drifting community, providing insights into the sport alongside various guest drivers and industry professionals.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 178 ratings
  • Fd

    It’s cool to see my favorite drift series come out with a podcast

    Stay sideways

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gamesgw
    United States2 years ago
  • Been waiting for an official pod

    Here to say I’m digging it. Five starts because the starts been amazing and he asks the hard questions we want to know the answers too. 😅will drop two stars if he doesn’t get rad Dan on asap to talk about his title sponsor pulling out so late before the season

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mad_skdz
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions and unique insights from experienced drivers in the drifting scene.
There are mixed opinions, with some praising the depth of the topics while others express a desire for more notable guest appearances.

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Jarod Deanda
Q: What would you like to announce? What else would you MC?
The host expresses a desire to cover more live action, perhaps an NHL game, and teases expanding hosting duties beyond traditional FD events, while the guest hints at broader media roles and cross-promotional appearances.
Piotr Więcek
Q: What is it going to take to get you to come back to FD?
Piotr states that it will need to make sense contextually and financially, as he focuses on Driftmasters for now but hopes to return one day.
“Odi” Aurimas Bakchis
Q: What is your approach to managing the stress and expectations of a busy season?
Odi talks about balancing family time and commitments with the demands of the sport, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the ride.
“Odi” Aurimas Bakchis
Q: What are your thoughts on qualifying coming back, two, the rise of the robots in judging and drifting?
Odi Bakchis supports the return of qualifying and sees value in experimenting with robotic judging, believing there's no harm in trying new methods.
Ron Bergenholtz
Q: What would you immediately jump on and change if you were in charge of Formula DRIFT?
I would nurture competitive passion at all costs and cover the outtakes of drivers' backgrounds.

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Offering a vibrant exploration into the world of drifting, the content focuses on the experiences of drivers within the Formula DRIFT series, showcasing their journeys, challenges, and successes. The discussions delve into technical aspects of drifting, the competitive atmosphere, personal anecdotes from drivers, and insights into the changing landscape of motorsport as technology and community evolve. Unique elements include candid conversations about the emotions tied to racing, the camaraderie among drivers, and the balance between fun and competition, providing listeners a close-up look at the sophomore moments that define motorsports culture.

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The Outerzone launched 3 years ago and published 154 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Matt Shulman
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7. Jack Shanahan
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