This passed weekend, STANCE-sponsored driver Stephan Verdier competed in the Ken Block Invitational, Gymkhana Grid at Irwindale Speedway!

Battling one-on-one with some of the biggest heavyweights in the industry, Verdier managed to finish 3rd joining Tanner Foust and Ken Block on the podium.

Check out footage of his super-clean, 2nd qualifying run:

Congradualtaions on the podium finish, and keep up the great work Stephen! -- We're excited to see your succeecess continue again next year during the 2011 season!

Extra/Bonus Footage: Stephen Verdier gives one of the guys from Smosh.com the ride of his life: