Flying Finish: Cole Richards Keeps Championship Hopes Alive

Second‑Place Finish, Podium Consistency
Racing his Koruworks x Richards Racing Toyota GR86, Cole Richards delivered an impressive second-place finish at Round 3 of the 2025 Formula Drift PROSPEC Championship in St. Louis. After a dramatic final battle where his rear tire dropped into the dirt in Outside Zone 1—launching the GR86 briefly into the air—Cole still managed to hold on and secure P2 despite a debeaded tire. It was a gritty performance that further solidified his place as one of the top contenders in the field.

Title Chase Heats Up
With this result, Cole adds 40 more points to his season total and now shares the top spot in the championship standings with Nate Chen and Dmitriy Brutskiy—each sitting at 100 points. With just one round remaining, the 2025 PROSPEC title is up for grabs.

Resilience Under Pressure
Despite the chaotic ending to his final battle, Cole’s ability to keep calm and finish strong speaks volumes. From his win in New Jersey to this podium in St. Louis, he’s proven he can handle the heat and stay consistent—traits that will be crucial heading into the season finale.

Next Steps
The final round goes down August 28–30 at Utah Motorsports Campus. If Cole can stay clean and composed, he has a real shot at claiming the PROSPEC championship. Every zone, every run, and every point counts now.