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Michael Essa, commonly known as Essa, is an American professional drifter from California who currently competes in the Formula D series in his 2005 BMW M3 E46. Micheal Essa is a co-owner of the auto sport company GSR Autosport which specializes in tuning BMW, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi performance vehicles.

Michael Essa

 * Age – 33
 * Height – 5’ 10”
 * Weight – 165
 * Nickname – Essa
 * Car Number – 101
 * Hometown – Los Angeles, California
 * Car: 2005 BMW M3 E46.
 * Team: GSR Autosport
 * Website – http://www.michaelessa.com
 * YouTube – http://www.youtube.com/user/hanamiphoto/videos
 * Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/101michaelessa
 * Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelessa

2005 BMW M3 E46 RTR Specs

 * Engine: BMW 3.2 Garrett Turbo
 * Tires: Yokohama
 * Exterior: DTM Fiberwerkez GTR kit
 * Suspension: Bilstein
 * Brakes: Wildwood
 * HP/Torque: 750hp / 650tq

Sponsors

 * GSR Autosport
 * Yokohama Tire
 * Bilstein Suspension
 * Garrett Turbo
 * Ignite Fuel
 * Wisefab
 * Forgestar Wheels
 * Clutchmasters
 * Synapse Engineering
 * CSF
 * Litespeed Racing
 * CP Pistons and Carillo Rods

Bio
Michael Essa, has become one of the emerging stars to watch in the professional drift scene with multiple podium finishes in 2013, and has become a favorite for the title on the Forumla Drift circuit. By Age 17, after being exposed to the racing seat, Essa was convinced this was his avenue to pursue, and has dedicated his career to enhancing exotic sports cars privatley, and improving his own personal status as premier drift car driver on the track publicly. In 2001 he open Tech Trix Motorsports in Anahiem, which has since merged with Go Spec Racing to form GSR Autosport. GSR Autosport provides custom fabrication, maintenance, tuning, and management of privately own owned Porsche and BMW race and street car owners. Essa also provides professional driving instruction for both race, and drift drivers look to hone their skills.

2012

 * FD Ranking: 12
 * FD Points: 321.5

2011

 * FD Ranking: 17
 * FD Points: 242.75

2010

 * FD Ranking: 30
 * FD Points: 146