His award-winning vehicles are fan favorites, capturing public interest with dedicated media features, high-profile displays and notable exhibitions in the Petersen Automotive Museum. Papadakis Racing tshirts t-shirts keychain key chain parts stephan steph fredric aasbo toyota corolla hatchback drift formula titanium fredric aasbo supra 2020 a90 b58 a91 His winning vehicles defy expectations and lead industry trends, and he has developed a loyal following for his uniquely accessible brand of te The team has also competed in short-course off-road racing and other off-road disciplines. Career highlights:2018 Formula Drift Championship runner-up (with driver Fredric Aasbo)2017 Formula Drift Championship runner-up (with driver Fredric Aasbo)2016 Formula Drift Championship runner-up (with driver Fredric Aasbo)2015 Formula Drift Championship title (with driver Fredric Aasbo)2014 Formula Drift Championship runner-up (with driver Fredric Aasbo)2012 Formula Drift Team Manager of the Year2010 Formula Drift Championship runner-up (with driver Tanner Foust)2008 Formula Drift Championship (with driver Tanner Foust)2007 Formula Drift Championship (with driver Tanner Foust)2005 Formula Drift Rookie of the YearWorld’s Quickest Honda (RWD)First Honda into the 6s (RWD)First Honda into the 7s (RWD)First Drag Honda to break 200 MPH (RWD)Member of NHRA Sport Compact 200 MPH ClubWorld’s Fastest Sport Compact (RWD)First Honda in the 9s (FWD)First Front-Wheel-Drive in the 8sFirst FWD to break 150 MPHFirst FWD to break 160 MPHFirst FWD to break 170 MPHFirst FWD to break 180 MPHWorld’s Quickest FWDWorld’s Fastest FWD1999 SEMA Import Racer of the Year2000 Turbo Magazine Outlaw Class Racer of the Year2001 NIRA Pro FWD Champion2001 IDRC Outlaw Class Champion2000 NIRA Pro Comp Champion2000 IDRC Outlaw Class runner-up, 2018 Formula Drift Championship runner-up (with driver Fredric Aasbo), 2010 Formula Drift Championship runner-up (with driver Tanner Foust), 2008 Formula Drift Championship (with driver Tanner Foust). Papadakis established his reputation as an innovator in the 1990s with the first front-wheel-drive, tube-chassis drag car in the U.S. His drag racing team earned multiple records and championships, turning in elapsed times and trap speeds previously thought unattainable in front-drive drag cars. Born in New York and raised in Huntington Beach, he has spent a career on the leading edge of the aftermarket. Founded by Stephan Papadakis, the operation has built a reputation for performance and reliability that is backed by many motorsport records and championships. Born in New York and raised in Huntington Beach, he has spent a career on the leading edge of the aftermarket. Team owner Stephan Papadakis is a legend of sport-compact racing. The most winning drift team in history, Papadakis Racing has an unmatched record o The most winning drift team in history, Papadakis Racing has an unmatched record of three Formula Drift Championship titles. The 1,000 horsepower Rockstar Energy Drink / Nexen Tire, 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is the team’s latest Formula Drift competition build. The Papadakis Racing team is a multiple championship winner in drag racing and drift competitions.

Papadakis’ successes in front-wheel drive were matched by his efforts in rear-wheel drive when he campaigned a Civic that became only the fifth car to join the NHRA’s Sport Compact 200 MPH club.
Prior to his first drift build, a Honda S2000 machine, his notable builds included the AEM Drag Honda Civic Hatchback, the 2001 AEM Drag Honda Civic Coupe, and the rear-wheel drive AEM/DriverFX.com Honda Civic. Team driver Fredric Aasbo won the 2015 Formula Drift title, while Papadakis Racing scored back-to-back championships with driver Tanner Foust in 2007 and 2008.
Since joining Formula Drift in 2004, Papadakis’ winning vehicles include the landmark V8-powered Scion tC, and the current 1,000-horsepower, 4-cylinder rear-wheel-drive converted Toyota Corolla hatchback – which won its first outing in 2018.

Papadakis Racing is a sport-performance business based in Carson, California.