American racing driver
Ryan Tuerck (born April 10, 1985) is an American professional drifter from Derry, New Hampshire who currently competes in the U.S. Formula Drift series.
History
At the age of nine, his father bought him his first dirt bike, and by ten years old he started racing motocross, where he saw minor success. At 16, he received his professional license from the American Motocross Association (AMA), and by 17, Ryan earned the opportunity to travel to Canada, to race in the Canadian Nationals. Include a 5th place finish in the 125cc Canadian Nationals Championship, as well as qualifying for Budds Creek, and Unadilla in the AMA Motocross Nationals.
In 2003, Tuerck competed at his first formal event at Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ, where he met future “Drift Alliance” teammates Tony Angelo, Chris Forsberg, and Vaughn Gittin Jr. Ryan placed first in his first formal competition.
Before joining Formula D, he completed in Drift Mania Canadian Championship. In 2005, Tuerck Competed in Two Rounds of Formula Drift, getting noticed by a few sponsors. In 2006, Tuerck completed a full Formula Drift season. In 2007, Tuerck finished 15th in the Formula Drift championship. In 2008, Tuerck was picked up by Gardella Racing and drove a 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP sponsored by Gardella Racing, Mobil 1, GM Racing, and Maxxis Tires. Following in 2009, Tuerck finished 3rd in the Formula Drift championship, winning twice at Long Beach and Irwindale. In 2011, Tuerck drove the 2011 Mobil 1/Red Bull Chevrolet Camaro, finishing 15th in the championship. In 2012, He finished the season in fifth after a third-place finish at Irwindale.
Tuerck also takes part in a missile drifting group based out of Englishtown, NJ called "Blood Masters".
For the 2022 Formula Drift Season, Tuerck is driving a Toyota Corolla Hatchback built by Papadakis Racing. He is sponsored by Rain-X, Nitto Tire, and Toyota Racing.
Notable Cars and Projects
Formula Drift Pro Car
Ryan's current Pro Car is a Toyota Corolla Hatchback built by Papadakis Racing. The title sponsors are, Rain-X and Nitto Tire.
GT4586
Ryan's previous SEMA build, is a Ferrari-powered Toyota 86 and frequently appears in demos, including the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Papadakis Demo Car
Ryan also drives the Papadakis Racing Toyota Corolla Hatchback Demo Car that was most recently at the Gridlife Alpine Horizon Festival.
East Coast Car
Ryan is also working on an "East Coast" Toyota 86, that was originally the "$25k Baja 86". Both builds have a series posted on YouTube.
Formula Supra
The "Formula Supra" is an in-development car based on the 2020 Toyota GR Supra powered by a V10 Judd engine. The car is designed with a focus on hill climb and time attack.
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