National Guard Panther Racing driver JR Hildebrand (pictured) will participate in Formula Drift series events in Seattle (July 19-20) and Los Angeles (Oct. 11-12) for Tyler McQuarrie Racing.

"Since as early as 2004 I've thought drifting was an awesome and unique area of motorsport, so I'm very excited to finally get involved myself," Hildebrand said.

McQuarrie and Hildebrand developed a friendship through their mutual association with personal sponsor GoPro.

Photograph by IMS Photo