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Consistency is Key Michael Essaโ€™s 1,000HP E46 M3 Built for Formula

This is Essa's first Formula DRIFT pro championship podium and victory, moving him into third place overall in the standings. Saito is now in first place overall, moving Vaughn Gittin Jr. closely.


Formula DRIFT 2020 PRO Drivers Michael Essa

Long Beach, Calif. - September 15, 2013 - Formula DRIFT presented by GoPro entered Texas Motor Speedway for the first time. Michael Essa in the GSR Autosport / Yokohama BMW M3 takes the victory and the lead in the Pro Championship points chase heading into the final competition of the 2013 season. Round 6: Showdown saw a return to Texas.


Formula Drift 2005 BMW M3 Michael Essa Interview YouTube

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Michael Essa is an American drifter and racing driver who competed in the Formula D series,. Essa joined the Formula D drifting series roster. He has driven a variety of different cars in his drift career, including a Mazda RX-7, BMW E92 M3,.


Michael Essa Formula Drift Texas Motor Speedway Top 32 YouTube

2013 Formula Drift Champion, Michael Essa, explains what it takes to compete against the best drift drivers in the world in his 1,000 horsepower BMW E46 M3 a.


Michael Essa 2016 Formula DRIFT Livery Formula DRIFT BLOG

05/04/2021 -- FCP Euro is renewing its partnership with Michael Essa for the 2021 Formula DRIFT season thanks to great results in 2020. Grasping last year's compressed schedule by the horns, the 2013 Formula DRIFT PRO Champion drove with his trademark aggression and precision, completing the year in a respectable eighth place overall and the highest finishing BMW thanks to two podium finishes.


Formula DRIFT Archived PRO Drivers Michael Essa

Long Beach, Calif. - June 1, 2013 - Formula DRIFT presented by GoPro returned to Palm Beach International Raceway for Round 3: Invasion. Michael Essa in the GSR Autosport / Yokohama Tire BMW M3 takes the victory and moves into third place overall in the standings. Round 3: Invasion returned for the third consecutive season to South Florida.


Michael Essa Formula Drift Long Beach 2013 top 16 YouTube

The Essa Autosports S54 pumps out an amazing 1015 whp at 7700 rpm with 760 lb/ft of torque at 6700 rpm! The Essa Autosport S54 engine is built in-house and is amazingly stout. In its first iteration, the bottom end lasted 2.5 seasons while the head was rebuilt after 1.5 season. In its current iteration, Michael expects it to last as least two.


Formula Drift 2013 Season Finale Essa Takes Championship (w/gallery)

Subscribe to http://www.YouTube.com/user/GTChannel for more car videos. The 2013 Formula DRIFT Championship has come down to the final round at Irwindale Spe.


Michael Essa Wins 2013 Formula Drift Championship with His BMW M3

Michael Essa Sweeps Formula Drift Round 6 Essa and his GSR Autosport M3 take points lead in the Lone Star state. Related Video. Jofel Tolosa Writer Larry Chen Photographer Chris Johnston Photographer.


Michael Essa Formula Drift Orlando Recap Enkei Wheels

This week on the BMW F30 340i Drift Taxi build, Michael Essa assembles the suspension and preps the shell for wheel clearance. After completing the roll cage last week, it was time for Essa and company to move toward the suspension. Like every other part of a formula Drift car, the suspension setup is wildly different from a streetcar.


Formula DRIFT 2019 pro Drivers Michael Essa

See all the runs by Michael Essa to capture 8th in the Championship. Subscribe to Formula DRIFT: http://ow.ly/mhLYiWelcome to Formula DRIFT, the Official hom.


Michael Essa Formula Drift Orlando Recap Enkei Wheels

Farewell to a champion: Michael Essa leaves Formula DRIFT after 14 years, including a 2013 Championship. His fearless driving and unforgettable moments will be missed, but his legacy and impact on.


Michael Essa's 2016 Formula Drift Livery NFS Shift 2 YouTube

Inside Michael Essa's 1000hp Formula Drift BMW E46 M3! A Samsonas six speed sequential transmission is used. Six speed sequential transmissions are beginning to replace the traditional 4 speed transmissions that have been en vouge for the past few years. A Clutchmasters 850 twin-disc clutch harnesses the engines power and couples it to the.


Michael Essa Formula Drift Orlando Recap Enkei Wheels

Michael Essa Formula Drift Long Beach Recap! Media day- unveiled the 2022 livery. Filmed content with Throdle (new social media app, like Facebook but 100% automotive). Gave ride along' s to media personnel. Made minor changes to car setup.


[VIDEO]2016 Drift Edition W/Michael Essa GODRIFT

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