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2011 Formula Drift Tentative Drivers List for Irwindale Speedway
04 months ago
Check out the tentative drivers list here for Formula Drift Round 7. No big shockers in the drivers list (hopefully some last minute shocking entries show up) but read it up and down. The finals are going to be up in the air and we cannot wait until the main event:
1. Fredric Aasbo
2. Jeff Abbott
3. Emmanuel Amandio
4. Odi Bakchis
5. Tony Brakohiapa
6. Patrick Cyr
7. Michael Essa
8. Mike Feiock
9. Matt Field
10. Chris Forsberg
11. Vaughn Gittin Jr.
12. Otto Graven
13. Conrad Grunewald
14. Ken Gushi
15. Jim Guthrie
16. Sam Hubinettte
17. Jeff Jones
18. Ryan kado
19. Dean Kearney
20. Nikolay Konstantinov
21. Alex Lee
22. Luke Lonberger
23. Joon Maeng
24. Cyrus Martinez
25. Darren McNamara
26. Tyler McQuarrie
27. Dennis Mertzanis
28. Rhys Millen
29. Kenneth Moen
30. Kyle Mohan
31. Patrick Mordaunt
32. Charles Ng
33. Robbie Nishida
34. Justin Pawlak
35. Ross Petty
36. Alex Pfeiffer
37. Kyle Pollard
38. Saranon Pornpatanarak
39. Matt Powers
40. John Russakoff
41. Ryan Tuerck
42. Matt Waldin
43. Walker Wilkerson
44. Daijiro Yoshihara
45. Toshiki Yoshioka
ORIGINAL POST http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/26/2011-formula-drift-tentative-drivers-list-for-irwindale-speedway/
2011 Formula Drift Tentative Drivers List for Irwindale Speedway
04 months ago
Check out the tentative drivers list here for Formula Drift Round 7. No big shockers in the drivers list (hopefully some last minute shocking entries show up) but read it up and down. The finals are going to be up in the air and we cannot wait until the main event:
1. Fredric Aasbo
2. Jeff Abbott
3. Emmanuel Amandio
4. Odi Bakchis
5. Tony Brakohiapa
6. Patrick Cyr
7. Michael Essa
8. Mike Feiock
9. Matt Field
10. Chris Forsberg
11. Vaughn Gittin Jr.
12. Otto Graven
13. Conrad Grunewald
14. Ken Gushi
15. Jim Guthrie
16. Sam Hubinettte
17. Jeff Jones
18. Ryan kado
19. Dean Kearney
20. Nikolay Konstantinov
21. Alex Lee
22. Luke Lonberger
23. Joon Maeng
24. Cyrus Martinez
25. Darren McNamara
26. Tyler McQuarrie
27. Dennis Mertzanis
28. Rhys Millen
29. Kenneth Moen
30. Kyle Mohan
31. Patrick Mordaunt
32. Charles Ng
33. Robbie Nishida
34. Justin Pawlak
35. Ross Petty
36. Alex Pfeiffer
37. Kyle Pollard
38. Saranon Pornpatanarak
39. Matt Powers
40. John Russakoff
41. Ryan Tuerck
42. Matt Waldin
43. Walker Wilkerson
44. Daijiro Yoshihara
45. Toshiki Yoshioka
ORIGINAL POST http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/26/2011-formula-drift-tentative-drivers-list-for-irwindale-speedway/
Top 32 Tandem Battles Parings for PBIR
08 months ago
The event is right around the corner so we put together the Top 32 pairings for you from the weekend. Some snoozers mixed with some really get pairings of tandem to fight our way into the Top 16 today at PBIR. The fast entry is going to be a focus point of tandem we feel like and the high speed ending by that wall could result in some serious damage by the end of the day.
1 Chris Forsberg vs 32 Michael Essa
16 Samuel Hubinette vs 17 Ross Petty
8 Tyler Mcquarrie vs 25 Jeff Jones
9 Joon Maeng vs 24 Charles Ng
4 Vaughn Gittin JR vs 29 John Ruskakoff
13 Otto Graven vs 20 Matt Waldin
5 Rhys Millen vs 28 Odi Bakchis
12 Dai Yoshihara vs 21 Kyle Mohan
2 Darren McNamara vs 31 Mike Feiock
15 Taka Aono vs 18 Alex Pfeiffer
7 Conrad Grunewald vs 26 Eric O’Sullivan
10 Toshiki Yoshioka vs 23 Pat Cyr
3 Justin Pawlak vs 30 Luke Lonberger
14 Ryan Tuerck vs 19 Walker Wilkerson
6 Fredric Aasbo vs 27 Matt Powers
11 Ken Gushi vs 22 Ryan Kado
ORIGINAL POST http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/04/top-32-tandem-battles-parings-for-pbir/
2011 Formula Drift Round 3 at Palm Beach [DRIVERS LIST]
08 months ago
We just posted about the Palm Beach International Raceway track layout and now we have our hands on the drivers list for this event in Florida. Here is who is currently signed up for the event:
1. Fredric Aasbo
2. Taka Aono
3. Odi Bakchis
4. Tony Brakohiapa
5. Pat Cyr
6. Michael Essa
7. Mike Feiock
8. Matt Field
9. Chris Forsberg
10. Vaughn Gittin Jr.
11. Otto Graven
12. Conrad Grunewald
13. Ken Gushi
14. Jim Guthrie
15. Zoltan Hadju
16. Brad Hettinger
17. Sam Hubinette
18. Jeff Jones
19. Ryan Kado
20. Dean Kearney
21. Luke Lonberger
22. Joon Maeng
23. Darren McNamara
24. Tyler McQuarrie
25. Dennis Mertzanis
26. Rhys Millen
27. Kyle Mohan
28. Patrick Mordaunt
29. Charles Ng
30. Eric O’Sullivan
31. Justin Pawlak
32. Ross Petty
33. Alex Pfeiffer
34. Matt Powers
35. John Russakoff
36. Mike Skudlarek
37. Ryan Tuerck
38. Matt Waldin
39. Walker Wilkerson
40. Daijiro Yoshihara
41. Toshiki Yoshioka
ORIGINAL POST http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/23/2011-formula-drift-round-3-at-palm-beach-drivers-list/
Arizona Native George Marstanovic Wins XDC Phoenix
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April 26, 2011 (Chandler, Arizona) – George Marstanovic, from Flagstaff, Arizona, defeated Alex Pfeiffer to win the second round of the 2011 Xtreme Drift Circuit national championship at Firebird Raceway near Phoenix Arizona. Marstanovic, driving a V8-powered Mazda RX-7, not only won his first XDC event but also took the top qualifier position.
Jeff Jones defeated Dave Briggs for the final spot on the podium when Briggs’ car suffered a suspension failure. For his victory, Marstanovic took home $3,000 in prize money, plus an additional $500 for taking the top qualifier position. Pfeiffer took home $2,200 – $2,000 for second place and $200 for qualifying third – and Jones earned $1,000 for taking the final spot on the podium.
Briggs’ suspension failure was not the only drama of the weekend. XDC Irwindale winner Chelsea DeNofa encountered problems in his BMW M3 and borrowed Yoshie Shumaya’s Nissan to qualify and compete, while Texas’ Nate Hamilton suffered a blown engine and was unable to qualify at all.
Marstanovic blazed a trail through the top-16, defeating Chris Soehren, Joe Haven, and then Jones to face Pfeiffer in the final. Pfeiffer first defeated Kelvin Arreola, standout rookie Corey Hosford – who in only his first drifting event, qualified sixth and made it to the Great Eight – and then Briggs to meet Marstanovic in the final.
“XDC Arizona was an amazing event,” said Marstanovic afterwards. “Great venue, great fans, and awesome drivers! I’m really excited with what XDC is doing this year, and can’t wait to get to more events and to have some more fun!”
Marstanovic now leads the XDC Western Division Points standings, ahead of Briggs and DeNofa with two of the three rounds completed. XDC’s next event will be the kickoff of the XDC Eastern Division championship, on May 15th at the Central Florida Racing Complex in Orlando, Florida.
The large crowd at XDC Phoenix was treated not only to a competitive top-16 tandem battle, but to the REMIX Car Show and the Power 98.3 Spring Concert featuring Def Jam recording artists Jerimeh and Mann. XDC’s second event in Arizona was an unqualified success and the series looks forward to returning for a third time in 2012.
2011 XDC Events Schedule
March 11-12 | XDC West | Irwindale Speedway, Irwindale, CA
April 22-23 | XDC West | Firebird Raceway, Chandler, AZ
May 14-15 | XDC East | Central Florida Racing Complex, Orlando, FL
June 17-18 | XDC East | Summit Point Raceway, Summit Point, WV
July 2-3 | XDC East | Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, NC
August 13-14 | XDC West | Pacific Grand Prix, Seattle, WA
September 4-5 | XDC International | St. Eustache, Montreal, Quebec
September 23-24 | XDC Finale | Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, TX
ORIGINAL POST http://www.everythingdrift.com/blog/?p=2511
2011 Formula Drift Round 2 – Road Atlanta Tentative Drivers List
09 months ago
A tentative drivers list for Road Atlanta has been released by Formula Drift today. Eric O’Sullivan is finally on the list and ready for action in a Pontiac Solstice. Some of the rookies like Walker Wilkerson are making the trek out east. Make sure to sign in to Fantasy Drift and update your roster in case your drivers are not making it to Round 2.
Justin Pawlak
Matt Powers
Daijiro Yoshihara
Chris Forsberg
Kyle Mohan
Conrad Grunewald
Rhys Millen
Ryan Tuerck
Fredric Aasbo
Darren McNamara
Tyler McQuarrie
Walker Wilkerson
Matt Field
Ross Petty
Matt Waldin
Dennis Mertzanis
John Russakoff
Michael Essa
Ken Gushi
Joon Maeng
Cyrus Martinez
Charles Ng
Alex Pfeiffer
Taka Aono
Odi Bakchis
Mike Feiock
Otto Graven
Jeff Jones
Dean Kearney
Patrick Mordaunt
Tony Brakohiapa
Patrick Cyr
Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Jim Guthrie
Zoltan Hadju
Brad Hettinger
Sam Hubinette
Ryan Kado
Luke Lonberger
Eric O’Sullivan
Mike Skudlarek
ORIGINAL POST http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/26/2011-formula-drift-round-2-road-atlanta-tentative-drivers-list/
2011 Formula Drift Round 2 – Road Atlanta Tentative Drivers List
09 months ago
A tentative drivers list for Road Atlanta has been released by Formula Drift today. Eric O’Sullivan is finally on the list and ready for action in a Pontiac Solstice. Some of the rookies like Walker Wilkerson are making the trek out east. Make sure to sign in to Fantasy Drift and update your roster in case your drivers are not making it to Round 2.
Justin Pawlak
Matt Powers
Daijiro Yoshihara
Chris Forsberg
Kyle Mohan
Conrad Grunewald
Rhys Millen
Ryan Tuerck
Fredric Aasbo
Darren McNamara
Tyler McQuarrie
Walker Wilkerson
Matt Field
Ross Petty
Matt Waldin
Dennis Mertzanis
John Russakoff
Michael Essa
Ken Gushi
Joon Maeng
Cyrus Martinez
Charles Ng
Alex Pfeiffer
Taka Aono
Odi Bakchis
Mike Feiock
Otto Graven
Jeff Jones
Dean Kearney
Patrick Mordaunt
Tony Brakohiapa
Patrick Cyr
Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Jim Guthrie
Zoltan Hadju
Brad Hettinger
Sam Hubinette
Ryan Kado
Luke Lonberger
Eric O’Sullivan
Mike Skudlarek
ORIGINAL POST http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/26/2011-formula-drift-round-2-road-atlanta-tentative-drivers-list/
2011 Xtreme Drift Circuit Phoenix [RESULTS]
09 months ago
by Wrecked Magazine
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George Marstanovic took home his first victory with his FC Mazda Rx-7 earlier today with a victory at Firebird Raceway. George killed it all day and wound up finishing first after defeating former Formula Drift star Alex Pfeiffer. Here is how the top four finished.
1. George Marsatnovic
2. Alex Pfeiffer
3. Jeff Jones
4. Dave Briggs
ORIGINAL POST http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/24/2011-xtreme-drift-circuit-phoenix-results/
Throwback Thursday – 2006 Clipping Point: Alex Pfeiffer
0This week’s “Throwback Thursday” is the continuation or part 2 of the Tyler McQuarrie interview we reran last week. We have known Alex Pfeiffer for a long time now. I have seen him build cars, drift pretty much every car out there with multiple teams. Currently under Megan Racing in a Nissan 350z, this guy gets around and I have always been a fan of him and what he does. Next stop Atlanta after making Top 32 in the first round of Formula Drift. Let’s look back and remember where he was in 2006.
Honda Tuning: How did RS*R recruit you to become their first American driver?
Alex Pfeiffer: Back in 2002, they had the first RS*R Drift Festival in the U.S. at Irwindale, and I won that event. From then on, anytime they needed a driver to do a drifting demo or wanted to have someone test their cars, they always hit me up. We’ve always had a good working relationship, and things just went from there.
HT: At what point was the decision made to build up the S2000, and how involved were you in the build-up?
AP:They had been talking about building a car here in the U.S. for a while. They took delivery of the car from Honda, and had the car out at a local Drift Day event for a bunch of drivers to test out. Out of everybody, I did fairly well with it. I gave them some suggestions on some changes to improve the driftability of the car, including switching out the steering rack and lightening everything. It took them a while before they had the car done; they were working on it for 6 months before it was actually driftable competitively. The car first came out without any stickers at its first event. It was naturally aspirated, had raw carbon fiber bodywork, and we ran it with the power steering disconnected. That was at the Road & Track shootout at Laguna Seca in the summer of 2004. After that, I asked for more horsepower and to switch out the steering rack; that is when we went to the Mazda RX7 rack. We then debuted it at the Formula D Irwindale event; I got 3rd place at that event. The next event was the Need for Speed Underground Competition, which I won, and at the Formula D event in Wall, NJ in April of 2005, I took 2nd place. The car was very successful from the beginning.
AP:They had been talking about building a car here in the U.S. for a while. They took delivery of the car from Honda, and had the car out at a local Drift Day event for a bunch of drivers to test out. Out of everybody, I did fairly well with it. I gave them some suggestions on some changes to improve the driftability of the car, including switching out the steering rack and lightening everything. It took them a while before they had the car done; they were working on it for 6 months before it was actually driftable competitively. The car first came out without any stickers at its first event. It was naturally aspirated, had raw carbon fiber bodywork, and we ran it with the power steering disconnected. That was at the Road & Track shootout at Laguna Seca in the summer of 2004. After that, I asked for more horsepower and to switch out the steering rack; that is when we went to the Mazda RX7 rack. We then debuted it at the Formula D Irwindale event; I got 3rd place at that event. The next event was the Need for Speed Underground Competition, which I won, and at the Formula D event in Wall, NJ in April of 2005, I took 2nd place. The car was very successful from the beginning.
HT: You’re judging this year for Formula D. What made you want to step out of the driver’s seat, and how is the judging going?
AP: It came down to the drivers. We had a meeting at the end of last year (2005), we put a vote to see who the drivers wanted to be the judges for this year. My name was brought up by the drivers several times as someone who would do some good as a judge. We put it up to a vote, and that was that. Now that I’m judging, I don’t really enjoy it as much as I thought I would. There is so much stuff going on at the track; there isn’t as much of a chance to just hang out with the fans and sign autographs. I’m too worried about taking care of the small things to make the event run smoothly. Overall, I think we have really helped bring Formula D up a level in competition, so it has been good.
AP: It came down to the drivers. We had a meeting at the end of last year (2005), we put a vote to see who the drivers wanted to be the judges for this year. My name was brought up by the drivers several times as someone who would do some good as a judge. We put it up to a vote, and that was that. Now that I’m judging, I don’t really enjoy it as much as I thought I would. There is so much stuff going on at the track; there isn’t as much of a chance to just hang out with the fans and sign autographs. I’m too worried about taking care of the small things to make the event run smoothly. Overall, I think we have really helped bring Formula D up a level in competition, so it has been good.
HT: You run the suspension company Battle Version. Did you prototype any parts on the S2000 when it was being built up?
AP: Yeah, I made some rear upper control arms and front upper control arms for the RS*R car, but they are just prototypes. I haven’t really released it to the market because I’m not sure how many people are interested in using the parts. For now, I haven’t pushed any more development on the car. The RS*R i-shocks that we added really helped bring the car up to speed for the suspension because they are 2-way adjustable, bound and rebound. We didn’t need anything else.
AP: Yeah, I made some rear upper control arms and front upper control arms for the RS*R car, but they are just prototypes. I haven’t really released it to the market because I’m not sure how many people are interested in using the parts. For now, I haven’t pushed any more development on the car. The RS*R i-shocks that we added really helped bring the car up to speed for the suspension because they are 2-way adjustable, bound and rebound. We didn’t need anything else.
HT: Going from driving a turbocharged AE86 corolla to driving the turbocharged S2k, how similar are they to drive, being that they’re both short wheelbase cars?
AP: There’s really 2 techniques when it comes to drifting cars. You have high horsepower cars which use mostly throttle to adjust the drift, and lower horsepower cars which use weight transfer and more steering adjustments to maintain the drift. The S2000 is a little weird, when you’re high in the RPM, you drive it like a low horsepower car – with more steering. If you’re lower in the RPM band, you can handle it like a high HP car because of the torque, which means more throttle control than steering. It’s kind of backwards from what you would expect.
AP: There’s really 2 techniques when it comes to drifting cars. You have high horsepower cars which use mostly throttle to adjust the drift, and lower horsepower cars which use weight transfer and more steering adjustments to maintain the drift. The S2000 is a little weird, when you’re high in the RPM, you drive it like a low horsepower car – with more steering. If you’re lower in the RPM band, you can handle it like a high HP car because of the torque, which means more throttle control than steering. It’s kind of backwards from what you would expect.
HT: You’re judging this year for Formula D. What made you want to step out of the drivers seat, and how is the judging going?
AP:It came down to the drivers. We had a meeting at the end of last year (2005), we put a vote to see who the drivers wanted to be the judges for this year. My name was brought up by the drivers several times as someone who would do some good as a judge. We put it up to a vote, and that was that. Now that I’m judging, I don’t really enjoy it as much as I thought I would. There is so much stuff going on at the track, there isn’t as much of a chance to just hang out with the fans and sign autographs, I’m too worried about taking care of the small things to make the event run smoothly. Overall, I think we have really helped bring Formula D up a level in competition, so it has been good.
AP:It came down to the drivers. We had a meeting at the end of last year (2005), we put a vote to see who the drivers wanted to be the judges for this year. My name was brought up by the drivers several times as someone who would do some good as a judge. We put it up to a vote, and that was that. Now that I’m judging, I don’t really enjoy it as much as I thought I would. There is so much stuff going on at the track, there isn’t as much of a chance to just hang out with the fans and sign autographs, I’m too worried about taking care of the small things to make the event run smoothly. Overall, I think we have really helped bring Formula D up a level in competition, so it has been good.
HT: Do you feel you might be biased for or against the S2000, having driven it?
AP:No, not really. When we watch the drivers run, it doesn’t matter what car they’re in. We do base our decisions on how they are doing related to their car, we pretty much know what each car is capable based on horsepower and wheel base and such. We want to make sure that the drivers are driving the most out of their car, whether it is a high horsepower or lower horsepower car.
AP:No, not really. When we watch the drivers run, it doesn’t matter what car they’re in. We do base our decisions on how they are doing related to their car, we pretty much know what each car is capable based on horsepower and wheel base and such. We want to make sure that the drivers are driving the most out of their car, whether it is a high horsepower or lower horsepower car.
HT: How do you feel Tyler McQuarrie is doing in the car since taking over the driving responsibilities from you earlier this year?
AP: At first, he was learning the car and how it responds. I think he has been around higher horsepower cars a lot more, so he had to learn to drive the car like a low horsepower car and that’s why it took him awhile to get comfortable. He’s really getting comfortable with the car now and he’s doing a lot better. We saw him get a top qualifier award in Chicago this year, and he also got on the podium for the first time at that event. He seems to be going into competition with a lot more confidence, and it shows.
AP: At first, he was learning the car and how it responds. I think he has been around higher horsepower cars a lot more, so he had to learn to drive the car like a low horsepower car and that’s why it took him awhile to get comfortable. He’s really getting comfortable with the car now and he’s doing a lot better. We saw him get a top qualifier award in Chicago this year, and he also got on the podium for the first time at that event. He seems to be going into competition with a lot more confidence, and it shows.
HT: Where do you see Formula D and drifting headed in the next 5 years?
AP: I think the sport will fair pretty well, as long as we keep our fan base going. So far, our fan base has been developing at a pretty good rate. As long as we put on a good show and keep our good drivers at the events, we’ll be sticking around for quite awhile.
AP: I think the sport will fair pretty well, as long as we keep our fan base going. So far, our fan base has been developing at a pretty good rate. As long as we put on a good show and keep our good drivers at the events, we’ll be sticking around for quite awhile.
HT: You’ve done demos for Champ Car, and there has been some talk in the drifting community about having drifting at an X-Games type of event. How do you feel about that?
AP: Anything along the lines of doing crazy events in front of more spectators is good, that’s why we’re doing demo events in front of new audiences. The more new spectators you show the sport to, the more fans you get, and that all really helps take the sport to a new level. Once people see it, they fall in love with it.
AP: Anything along the lines of doing crazy events in front of more spectators is good, that’s why we’re doing demo events in front of new audiences. The more new spectators you show the sport to, the more fans you get, and that all really helps take the sport to a new level. Once people see it, they fall in love with it.
HT: You did some driving in the recent Fast and Furious 3 movie. What was that experience like? Did you actually like the final product?
AP: That was really cool, I enjoyed that a lot! I drove the gold 350z in the scene before it hit the Lexus and in the scene where it was weaving through traffic. Also, in the scene where “Shawn Boswell” is driving with “Neela”, I was driving some of the background cars. All of the stunt drivers were from Formula D, so that’s what made it fun. It was all formal when it came time to shoot, but when they were setting the scenes up, we were all goofing off and having a good time. When I finally saw the movie, I really enjoyed it, I thought it was pretty cool compared to the other movies in the series.
AP: That was really cool, I enjoyed that a lot! I drove the gold 350z in the scene before it hit the Lexus and in the scene where it was weaving through traffic. Also, in the scene where “Shawn Boswell” is driving with “Neela”, I was driving some of the background cars. All of the stunt drivers were from Formula D, so that’s what made it fun. It was all formal when it came time to shoot, but when they were setting the scenes up, we were all goofing off and having a good time. When I finally saw the movie, I really enjoyed it, I thought it was pretty cool compared to the other movies in the series.
HT: You’ve done some Time Attack driving in the past year, and used to run some NASA enduro races a few years ago. Do you have any desires to drive in other motorsports?
AP: I think that I’m the type of driver that will jump into anything given the opportunity, whether it’s go kart or rally or NASCAR. Anything that they will let me drive I will drive! I have driven a lot of different forms of motorsports over the years: I did gokarts for a few years, I rode dirt bikes for a few years, but I’ve always been road racing and drifting, those are my strong points. As a driver, you can only spend so much money on racing and the rest has to go to rent. Until I make more money, I’m not going to do much with other motorsports unless I find more sponsors. Some of the most fun I’ve had is at local track days with a bunch of friends where we can just drive all day and have fun. With all the drifting events this year, the amount of time spent at the tracks with all of the events, there isn’t much time for a regular 9-5 job so you have to have a flexible job. It makes it tough.
AP: I think that I’m the type of driver that will jump into anything given the opportunity, whether it’s go kart or rally or NASCAR. Anything that they will let me drive I will drive! I have driven a lot of different forms of motorsports over the years: I did gokarts for a few years, I rode dirt bikes for a few years, but I’ve always been road racing and drifting, those are my strong points. As a driver, you can only spend so much money on racing and the rest has to go to rent. Until I make more money, I’m not going to do much with other motorsports unless I find more sponsors. Some of the most fun I’ve had is at local track days with a bunch of friends where we can just drive all day and have fun. With all the drifting events this year, the amount of time spent at the tracks with all of the events, there isn’t much time for a regular 9-5 job so you have to have a flexible job. It makes it tough.
HT: If Honda gave you a car for free tomorrow, which car would you ask for?
AP: It would definitely be an S2000. I’d love to build a personal car based off of the RS*R car, but with some of the comfort pieces so that I could drive it as a daily driver. I would keep the interior as well as the convertible top. I’d also keep the AC, it’s too hot here in sunny southern California to drive without it.
AP: It would definitely be an S2000. I’d love to build a personal car based off of the RS*R car, but with some of the comfort pieces so that I could drive it as a daily driver. I would keep the interior as well as the convertible top. I’d also keep the AC, it’s too hot here in sunny southern California to drive without it.
ORIGINAL POST http://www.everythingdrift.com/blog/?p=2421
2011 Formula Drift Media Day [GALLERY]
010 months ago
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The 2011 season has arrived and Ricky Cervantes was on the scene to capture these images and some video (coming later tonight) from Media Day. Chris Forsberg looked spot on in his new chassis and Conrad Grunewald looked decent in his Chevrolet Camaro as well. Joon Maeng had some great runs in the Rx-8 while others like Alex Pfeiffer didn’t look so hot along with Michael Essa who crashed his Z4 (more on this in a follow up post). Ryan Tuerck also took the rear end off his car passing the second turn of the course after going wide on his line up into the horseshoe.
Check out the Gallery: http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=220
ORIGINAL POST http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/05/2011-formula-drift-media-day-gallery/