Michael Essa is an American drifter and racing driver who competed in the Formula D series, winning the championship in 2013 in a BMW M3.

In 2009, Essa joined the Formula D drifting series roster.

[5] In January 2023, Essa officially announced his departure from Formula D after 14 years.

[6] Since then he has become a part of Daily Driven Exotics[7] YouTube channel, where he applies his skills and expertise on various projects such as rebuilding a modified McLaren 720S and applying custom modifications to Ferrari F12.

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