Another team, Socal Sliders meet up in Top 8 – Cisneros versus Kilada. The two of them have driven together for many years, which really showed in their battle. Both drivers had a strong showing, but Kilada got lost in Cisneros’ smoke on the bank and ran a low line, giving Cisneros the win.
A Top 4 battle was Cabrera versus Charpentier – the green cars! This was a super heated battle. Both drivers had a consistent line, tons of smoke, and maintained close proximity. The judges called a OMT! The second battle was still very close – Cabrera stuck it to him on the chase, but Charpentier was stronger on both runs, allowing him to move onto the podium.
The Top 3 Battle, arguably one of the most anticipated battles of the night as it’s the drivers’ last chance at a podium finish. Cabrera goes against Mason in an exciting battle. Mason encountered some car troubles unfortunately, which resulted in Cabrera earning his 3rd place podium finish.
The final battle was Charpentier versus Cisneros. This was a battle amongst two of the most consistent drivers all weekend. Both drivers did amazing and when the judges announced they had a winner, no one was certain who took home first place since the battle was so close. After the anticipated was at an all time high, Cisneros was announced as the winner of Round 2.
The winners of Round 2 and the JE Pistons Tropohies were as follows: First Place: Tony Cisneros, Second Place: Rome Charpentier, and Third Place: Pablo Cabrera.
A statement from Cisneros:
“Very excited to be back at the House of Drift in Irwindale. The car was running great, broke a couple of suspension arms during practice but got them all taken care of. Winning there was a dream come true, was emotional having my friends and family there see everything we went through, but so satisfying, I’m pumped for the next round, more focused then ever now. See you at Round 3!”
To watch the action in person, come out to Round 3 on August 31st and see how the battles unfold. Visit TheDriftLeague.com to purchase tickets and for more event info.
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