Formula DRIFT
Formula DRIFT

2026 DRIVERS

BEN HOBSON

pro
#213

RTR Vehicles Drift Team

Ford / Nitto

BEN HOBSON

Age

32

Hometown

Pell City, AL

Residence

Powder Springs, GA

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Biography

Ben Hobson is in his third year with the RTR Vehicles Drift Team behind the wheel of the 2026 Pennzoil Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD. Following his 2023 PROSPEC Championship Ben made the leap to PRO in 2024, the premier Formula Drift series. In his first season with RTR he won the Spirit of Drifting award voted on by fellow drivers and crew members acknowledging his passion for drifting and positive attitude.


A motorhead since birth Ben started shredding on his first dirt bike at just four-years-old. His passion for dirt bikes brought him to competitive stent in the AMA series for many years, but it would be in 2012 when he discovered drifting that his love affair with motorsports kicked into high gear - it was like love at first slide!


He launched his drift career in 2018 competing in the Lonestar Drift pro-am series and in 2020 he would become series champion. A victory that not only validated Ben’s talent but secured him a Formula Drift PROSPEC license. His rookie season and the following 2022 season he would finish back-to-back 10th in the series but entering his third year he was tapped by PRO driver Odi Bakchis to drive for his PROSPEC team in 2023 and claim the overall PROSPEC Championship.

Sponsors

Ford Racing, Pennzoil, BC Racing, Nitto Tire, TYPE S, Monster Energy, OPTIMA Batteries, HP Tuners, Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline, Forza, RECARO, Borla Exhaust, Alpinestars, Advanced Clutch Technology, Radium Engineering, Driveshaft Shop, Fun-Haver, RTR Vehicles

Vehicle

BEN HOBSON's vehicle
Vehicle Name:2026 Pennzoil Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD

Vehicle Specifications

Car ModelFord Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD
Car Year2026
HorsePower1,249
EngineFord Racing/Wilkins Racing Engines built RY45 455 CID V8, with MAHLE internal components; Pennzoil 10W-60 Synthetic Oil; NGK spark plugs; Holley Performance nitrous system; HP Tuners; Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline; Radium Engineering fuel systems; Borla Exhaust; Advanced Clutch Technology; Driveshaft Shop; TYPE S LED; OPTIMA (lithium batteries)
TiresNitto
WheelsRTR Aero 5
SuspensionBC Racing ZR-Type Custom Coilovers; RTR billet components
ECUMotec M150
Exterior

RTR Spec 5-FD carbon fiber widebody panels, chin spoiler, spoiler, rocker splitters, grille with integrated lighting, rear diffuser

Interior

RECARO seats; MPI Steering wheel; Schroth Racing harnesses