Kumho Tire USA has announced a three-year sponsorship extension with Formula Drift. Additionally, drivers Jeff Jones, Andy Hateley, Rome Charpentier, Jack Shanahan, Ryan Litteral and Cody Buchanan will represent Team Kumho in the 2026 Formula Drift Pro Championship. Supported drivers will run Kumho Ecsta V730 tires, engineered for the demanding conditions of competitive driving environments.
“As one of the most popular motorsports in the United States for millennial and Gen Z generations, Formula Drift offers an unparalleled platform to showcase the ultra-high performance capabilities of Kumho tires and we are thrilled to be an official tire sponsor through 2029,” said Shawn Denlein, president of sales and marketing. “We are also incredibly proud to partner with an elite lineup of Formula Drift Pro drivers in 2026, equipping them with cutting-edge tires as they push the limits of skill and precision on the track.”
