AMANDA SORENSEN: First Woman to Podium in Formula Drift at Just 22 Years Old

April 13, 2025

by Kaitlyn Schallhorn // from www.ocregister.com

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AMANDA SORENSEN made Formula Drift history last June at Englishtown, becoming the first woman to podium in an American Formula Drift event with a second-place finish. The 22-year-old had actually called this exact achievement during her debut interview in 2019, proving she’s not just talented behind the wheel but knows exactly what she’s capable of accomplishing.
What sets SORENSEN apart isn’t just her driving – it’s her complete mastery of the sport’s mental game. She’s perfected the art of anticipation that defines drift racing, where drivers must predict and react to their competitor’s moves while controlling a sideways-sliding car through smoke. Her preparation ritual involves visualizing every corner, building the muscle memory that lets her perform when visibility drops to zero.
The Las Vegas native has built an empire beyond the track, partnering with Rockstar Energy and amassing over 3 million social media followers while competing in the PROSPEC series. Despite finishing 12th out of 46 drivers in 2024, SORENSEN is targeting championship consistency for 2025, backed by a Formula Drift community that – refreshingly – has embraced her success with open arms rather than skepticism.