Jerry “Jerry Drift” Johnson is a 27-year-old professional drift car driver from Salt Lake City, Utah, making waves in the 2025 Formula DRIFT PROSPEC series. Known for his buzz cut, mustache, and unapologetic love for America, cats, and speed, Jerry has quickly become a fan favorite in the drifting community.
Driving car #97—a NASCAR-powered Toyota GT86 built in collaboration with Cage Kits and LVRY Motorsport—Jerry's machine boasts a Mopar engine that revs to 9,000 RPM and delivers an impressive 820 horsepower. This powerhouse setup allows him to produce massive tire smoke and execute high-speed tandem drifts with precision.
As a rookie in the 2025 PROSPEC season, Jerry represents his self-founded team, Jerry Drift, and is backed by sponsors including LVRY, Chicane, Feal Suspension, AMSOIL, Freedom Machinery, Nielson Coachworks, Cage Kits, and GT Radial.
You can follow his drifting adventures on Instagram at @jerrydrift.
