Formula DRIFT
Formula DRIFT

2026 DRIVERS

CODY BUCHANAN

pro
Rookie
#272

272 Motorsports

Nissan / Kumho

CODY BUCHANAN

Age

30

Hometown

Fargo, ND

Residence

Fargo, ND

Socials

InstagramYouTube

Biography

Cody Buchanan started drifting for fun in 2013. In 2019, he began competing locally. In 2020, he and a group of friends started traveling across the U.S. to compete.


After earning a ProSpec license in 2021, he worked his way up through the ranks. He made his ProSpec debut in 2023 in Formula Drift and was voted the ProSpec Fan Favorite in 2024.


In 2025, Buchanan captured the ProSpec Championship, earning his move up to the Formula Drift PRO series, where he competes as a rookie in 2026.

Sponsors

Life Wide Open, Reboot Energy, Kumho Tires, Bumz Eyewear, SRD Auto, Dayco, Heritage Wheels, Wisefab, Feal Suspension, Link ECU, Fuel Lab, SP Tools, Speedtek Auto Racing, Sandys Donuts, Boostline, J&E Pistons, Simpson, Advanced Clutch Technologies, Dory Built, Mishimoto, Magnuson Superchargers, Ichiban Dori Racing

Vehicle

CODY BUCHANAN's vehicle
Vehicle Name:Life Wide Open / Reboot Energy 350Z

Vehicle Specifications

Car Model350Z
Car Year2005
HorsePower900
EngineChevrolet
TiresKumho
WheelsHeritage Wheels
SuspensionFeal Suspension
ECULink ECU
Exterior

272 Motorsports

Interior

Racequip